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Despite the rivalry of the imperial harem, which has plotted against her from the beginning, Mehrunnisa soon becomes the most powerful woman in the Mughal Empire. She rules from behind the veil, securing her status by forming a junta of sorts with her father, brother, and stepson and by risking all, even her daughter, to get what she wants. But she never loses the love of the man who has bestowed this power upon her.

1715: With the country on the brink of rebellion, Dorothy Forster’s life at Bamburgh Hall is ruled by the men in her life – her feckless brothers stirring up trouble at court, her elderly father with his dangerous secrets and the man she loves who the world seems determined to keep her apart from. As tensions grow, Dorothy finds herself caught between the warring factions, danger everywhere. Then Dorothy discovers her family are the keepers of the legendary Rose, the talisman both sides believe will guarantee them victory in this deadly conflict.

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Lady Moria had accomplished the first three on her own...until a chance meeting with a captain with tattooed hands a gentle soul who sees past her facade to the jaded-but-lovable woman beneath. Except she's still her, her schemes are still her schemes, and he has a duty to uphold. Now he's back from active duty, and ready to do whatever it takes to win her for good this time before he has to ship out again.

It has been two months since Emma wielded a sword on the deck of the Lady's Mercy alongside the golden-haired Hemmish naval officer with copper eyes. Two months of pins in her hair and napkins in her lap and trying with everything in her to be the person she was born to be, the Charlie Ache never leaving her chest. Circles are appearing everywhere, often accompanied by murders. A house party turns deadly, but not before someone appears who she never expected to see again. Only . . . he might not be who she thought he was.

When Lord Thomas Rosemount trips over Cecily in a dark garden, he falls hard, and his heart quickly follows. Thomas knows it will take more than pretty words to win Cecily’s hand, and he will have to look deep inside himself to discover whether he is truly the man who can tame a Wild English Rose.

Alexander Markby, the sixth Earl of Derby, is her brother's closest friend and is positively rife with roguishness. Too much money, too much time, and much too well-endowed...with good looks (obviously). He's the perfect cover to help Rose infiltrate his world. He has just one rule. In the name of "protecting" her, she must pose as his mistress. The very idea!

Kurzentschlossen reißt Felicity Sims vor Weihnachten vom elterlichen Landsitz aus. Sie hofft, in London endlich die Liebe zu finden. Doch unterwegs gerät sie in einen Schneesturm und muss aus der verunglückten Kutsche gerettet werden. Alexander hat andere Sorgen, als kurz vor dem Christfest eine verwöhnte Baronstochter in seinem Haus zu beherbergen. Aber je länger Felicitys Aufenthalt bei ihm und seiner Familie währt, desto mehr fühlt er sich gegen jede Vernunft zu ihr hingezogen.

This clean and wholesome regency romance follows the adventures and exploits of a sensible widow, a managing earl, an absent-minded botanist, a high-strung heiress, a coldhearted guardian, and a villainous kidnapper.

True love, like a rose in amber, lasts forever...Sunny Eagle is sent to Brighton, England, to live with her great aunt. After growing up on a reservation with her white mother and Apache father, Sunny must adhere to Britain's protocol and rules while coping with an overbearing aunt and a missing sibling. Captain Rafe Cavendish vowed never to fall in love, again. Yet twice, when Sunny finds herself in danger, he comes to her rescue and saves her life. Can he keep his distance from this beautiful, caring woman, or will he lose his heart and have it broken a second time?

#1 New York Times bestselling author returns with another thrilling story from the Casebook of Barnaby Adair . . . Miraculously spared from death, Malcolm Sinclair erases the notorious man he once was. Reinventing himself as Thomas Glendower, he strives to make amends for his past, yet he never...

Harry Stillman cares nothing for his future and spends his time at gaming tables, horse races, and in the company of whatever beautiful woman has caught his eye that week. He has little use for society or his uncle’s approval - until his debts begin exceeding his profits. When Uncle Elliott refuses to pay off the debt and instead offers him a large, monetary wedding gift if Harry were to marry a woman of his uncle’s approval, Harry is offended, angry, and - scared.

Stephen Kenyon, Duke of Ashburton, has always taken the duties of his rank seriously - until a doctor's grim diagnosis sends him running from his world of privilege. Traveling incognito, he yearns to experience life to the fullest in what time he has left. When Stephen rescues a drowning child, he is drawn into the warm embrace of the Fitzgeralds, a family theatrical troupe brimming with laughter and affection. And their enchanting, compassionate daughter, Rosalind Jordan, stirs emotions he's never known before.

They called him the Demon Earl. They said he could do anything. Son of a rogue and a gypsy, Nicolas Davies was a notorious rake until a shattering betrayal left him alone and embittered in the Welsh countryside. Desperation drives quiet schoolmistress Clare Morgan to ask the Demon Earl to help save her village. Unwilling to involve himself in the problems of others, Nicholas sets an impossible price on his aid-only if Clare will live with him for three months, letting the world think the worst, will he intervene.

Standing before Feldstone Manor, site of so many happy memories, Rose Davenport feels nothing but dread. Her family’s annual visit to the stately home was once brightened by her friendship with the earl’s youngest son, William, but everything changed the day his elder brother was disinherited and William became heir to his father’s earldom. From that moment, William made it clear he has no interest in continuing an acquaintance with Rose. Heartbroken, she sets out to prove that she will simply not be ignored - or outdone - by the arrogant future lord of the manor.

Plowing headlong into the Marquis of Sterling and dropping eggs on his boots wasn’t the most foolish thing Eden Haverden had ever done. Imprudently agreeing to take the charming rogue home when his horse went lame wasn’t either. But reluctantly accepting Chester’s invitation to stay the night at his familial estate after she nearly drowned? Yes, that assuredly was a rash decision and invited utter ruin.

This village isn’t large enough for the both of them… Dr. Arthur Vaughn wants a quiet life far from the chaos of the city. Just a simple country living where he can focus on his work rather than cutthroat competition and infuriating social politics. And when his friend tells him of an opportunity in a distant village, Arthur can’t leave London fast enough. Oakham is just what the doctor ordered. Especially after he stumbles upon an intriguing and all-too appealing lady with a talent for medicine. If only he could find a way to talk to her without tripping over his words…

Viscount Julian Emory is a secret agent of the Crown on an important mission to destroy the spy ring Napoleon has established in London. The woman he is pretending to court is one of Napoleon's most important spies, for only she knows the identity of the traitor within the royal inner circle. His meddlesome family has just ruined his plans. By forcing him into close quarters with Rose Farthingale, they've put both his mission and this delectable innocent in danger. Can he keep himself from falling in love with Rose long enough to bring down Napoleon's spy organization?

Lady Penelope is the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Westchester, the next of her siblings to come out. But as a secret apothecary to the city, she has promised that she will never wed. Lord Alexander Freyne swore he would never wed, not after witnessing the slow breakdown of his parents' marriage. But Pen is keeping a secret and when her suppressant fails in the middle of a ballroom, she flees. Alex goes after her, helping her through her manifestation. When they are caught in each other’s arms, Alex is forced to offer for Pen or see her reputation destroyed.

How can he choose between duty and the woman he’d give his life for? When Blaire Culpepper returns to England, she hopes to finally declare her love to dashing Lieutenant Julian Drake. Except, in her absence, he’s inherited his brother’s estate, sold his commission, and has been courting another woman. According to the rumor mills, a marriage announcement is expected any day. From the moment Julian laid eyes on Blaire many month ago, she entranced him. But as soldier far beneath her station, he battled his growing fascination.