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Lady X's Cowboy Zoe Archer Leisure Books, 2006 Historical romance EAST END MEETS WILD WEST To Lady Olivia Xavier, the cowboy who came to her rescue out of the foggy London dusk could have stepped straight from one of her favorite dime novels. But when she was thrown into his arms, his solid chest and strong embrace assured her he was very real indeed. She needed a helping hand to save her late husband’s brewery from an ambitious rival, and even though she couldn’t understand half of the American’s curious expressions, something in his gentle touch told Olivia she could trust this stranger from the untamed West. More... “…by the last page, I feel as if I have struck gold or something. I love this book. I love it.” – Mrs. Giggles Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

Love in a Bottle Zoe Archer Leisure Books, 2006 Historical romance It was the most beautiful fungus botanist Sophie Andrews had ever seen. And the man who came with it was a pretty fine specimen, too: tall, handsome and flashing a grin that promised wickedness. Sophie knew the bottle of love potion the roguish peddler tried to push on her was a hoax, but she had no time to argue. One of England’s most vicious criminals had kidnapped her favorite uncle, and something had to be done. More... “On paper, this story could have turned into a ridiculous and cheesy New Age mumbo-jumbo, but Love In A Bottle turns out instead to be a whimsical romantic fantasy.” – Mrs. Giggles Reviews …full book review Available at Amazon

The Duke's Wager Edith Layton Signet, 2000 Historical romance An older book, but a great one... Beautiful Regina Berryman-pursued by the most notorious bachelors in London in a competition where her innocence was the ultimate prize-turns the tables on her pursuers-and changes the rules of the game of love.... More... “This book, in a word, is exquisite.” – Sarah, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books …full book review Available at Amazon

Frederica Georgette Heyer Sourcebooks Casablanca, reprint 2009 Historical/Regency romance When Frederica brings her younger siblings to London determined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, she seeks out their distant cousin the Marquis of Alverstoke. Lovely, competent, and refreshingly straightforward, Frederica makes such a strong impression that to his own amazement, the Marquis agrees to help launch them all into society. Lord Alverstoke can’t resist wanting to help her… More... “This is a book to sit back and relax with, one to take your time and enjoy all that it has to offer, with characters that are real and likable.” – Sheila Smith, Romance Reader at Heart …full review Available at Amazon

Faro's Daughter Georgette Heyer Sourcebooks Casablanca, reprint 2008 Historical/Regency romance Beautiful Deborah Grantham, mistress of her aunt's elegant gaming house, must find a way to restore herself and her aunt to respectability, preferably without accepting either of two repugnant offers. One is from an older, very rich and rather corpulent lord whose reputation for licentious behavior disgusts her; the other from the young, puppyish scion of a noble family whose relatives are convinced she is a fortune hunter. Max Ravenscar, uncle to her young suitor, comes to buy her off, an insult so scathing that it leads to a volley of passionate reprisals, escalating between them to a level of flair and fury that can only have one conclusion... “… Faro’s Daughter is my favorite sort of Heyer: a lovely, concentrated battle of wits between a man and a woman with sparkling results. – Emma Leigh, All About Romance …full review Available at Amazon

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Enticing The Prince (Kazanov Brothers Series) Patricia Grasso Zebra, 2008 Historical The daughter of Moscow's most celebrated jeweller, Katerina Pavlova has inherited a keen eye for gems. But when the whims of a wealthy prince bring tragedy to the Pavlovas, Katerina flees Russia with her family's fortune. Once in London, the beguiling Katerina reinvents herself as the Contessa de Salerno, a beautiful, mysterious aristocrat with a talent for making dazzling jewellery. Soon, every lady in London desires one of her glittering creations-while every man desires the Countess herself...Prince Drako Kazanov is one of the men who longs to seduce the Contessa. But Katerina is convinced that Drako is the man behind her family's downfall and she's determined to exact vengeance. More... "What a magical book about love, deception, forgiveness, and murder. Patricia Grasso takes you into a world of old world romance spiced with intrigue, mystery, and danger." -- LeeAnn, Coffee Time Romance ...full review

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Mistress of Pleasure Delilah Marvelle Zebra, 2008 Historical, R Granddaughter of a renowned courtesan, Maybelle de Maitenon has no interest in her grandmother's school in London where gentlemen receive instruction -- in the art of seduction. Her only desire in life is to remain independent, free from men and the shackles of marriage. But when Maybelle lays eyes on Edmund Worthington, the Duke of Rutherford, at a soiree, and hears of his scandalous reputation, she decides he's the perfect person for her to have a tryst with no strings attached... More... "What a wonderful new author! Ms. Marvelle's first novel is intriguing and will sweep you away to 1830's London." -- Liadan, Coffee Time Romance ...full review

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A Most Unconventional Match Julia Justiss Harlequin, 2008 Historical Hal Waterman's calling on the newly widowed Elizabeth Lowery is the caring act of a gentleman. And with her household in turmoil and a young son to support, she is certainly grateful for his help. Hal finds Elizabeth even more lovely than when they first met, but knows that she will only ever see him as a kind and often taciturn friend. More... "I have always had a soft spot for the outsider, so I instantly fell for the inarticulate Hal Waterman. He is a real gentleman - kind, thoughtful, protective, and encouraging." -- Carolyn Esau, All About Romance ...full review

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Her One Desire Kimberly Killion Zebra, 2008 Historical England 1483--A time when the nobles would do anything to steal the crown. Proof of a conspiracy lies in the hands of the executioner's daughter. Her quest to save her father's soul endangers her life along with the Scottish spy she frees from the Tower of London.  More... "Author Kimberly Killion bursts onto the historical scene with an adventure unlike many others. From the opening pages, I was enthralled by Lizbeth's and Broderick's story." -- Lettetia Elsasser, Affair de Coeur ...full review

To Wed a Highlander Michele Sinclair Zebra, 2008 Historical "The strong and handsome leader still has not been accepted by the Dunstan clan... Now he is being offered a red-haired, green-eyed, tomboy, termagant, to deal with and marry, who is willful, can wield a sword as well as, or better than, many of the Dunstan men, and worst of all, has no idea how to do woman's work...Michele Sinclair has a talent to keep the reader engaged with interesting storylines and unforgettable characters. A real Highland and Lowland treat!" -- Beverly …full review "Hot, hot, hot!  Set in the early fourteenth century Scottish Highlands, TO WED A HIGHLANDER is a passionate, thrilling historical novel.  FIVE BLUE RIBBONS!" -- Dottie, Romance Junkies …full review

Moon of the Falling Leaves Diane Davis White Highland Press, 2008 Historical Western Jessica Maxwell finds out just how uncertain life can be when she and her children are stranded on the side of a mountain with winter looming.... Swift Eagle has discovered his destiny in the flames of a vision that leads him to help this white family. Compassion Becomes Passion. Duty becomes desire when Jessica and Swift Eagle are forced to fight for their love, their survival in the old West. More... "Moon of the Falling Leaves is definitely a five book [star] story....  It was a story that kept returning to my thoughts as all glad love stories should." -- Magnolia, The Long and the Short of It …full review

Your Scandalous Ways Loretta Chase Avon, 2008 Historical, R James Cordier is all blue blood and entirely dangerous…. Francesca Bonnard has weathered heartbreak, scorn, and scandal. She's independent, happy, and definitely fallen; and she's learned that "gentlemen" are more trouble than they're worth. She can also see that her wildly attractive new neighbor is bad news. More... "When a book is this good, it’s a challenging task to make certain I’ve adequately conveyed that fact to readers." --Sandy Coleman, All About Romance …full review  Your Scandalous Ways is the only book in Historical Romance with an average 3 1/2 star ranking on Amazon.  We included it because it rated 5 stars from five separate reviewers, and the low Amazon ranking seems to be due to a controversy about the main character's occupation.

In Bed with the Devil Lorraine Heath Avon, 2008 Historical They call him the Devil Earl—a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome Lucian Langdon, but Lady Catherine Mabry believes she has no choice. To protect those she loves, she would do anything—even strike a bargain with the devil himself. More... "I love tortured books, and the moment Catherine asks Lucian to do something so dark for her in order to protect someone she loves, IN BED WITH THE DEVIL becomes anything but a fluffy, feel good, historical romance." -- Cindy, CK²s Kwips and Kritiques ...full review

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The Spymaster's Lady Joanna Bourne Berkley, 2008 Historical, PG-13 She's never met a man she couldn't deceive...until now. She's braved battlefields. She's stolen dispatches from under the noses of heads of state. She's played the worldly courtesan, the naive virgin, the refined British lady, even a Gypsy boy. But Annique Villiers, the elusive spy known as the Fox Cub, has finally met the one man she can't outwit. More... "This is a flat-out, spectacular book." -- Cheryl Sneed, All About Romance …full review  (This book received more than one 5 star review from reviewers.  It averages 4.5 stars on Amazon.) You may also be interested in the next book in this series: My Lord and Spymaster

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In the Brief Eternal Silence Rebecca Melvin Double Edge Press, 2005 Historical Enter into the world of the Duke of St. James in Victorian England, 1863. . . Lizzie Murdock has heard of this Duke, derisively known as merely 'St. James' in an ironic twist to the title he holds versus his lifestyle known to be anything but saintly. The fact that he is rich and once considered 'the catch of the decade' holds no attractions for her. When he offers her an astounding proposal, she is more offended than flattered and vows to rebuff his determined advances. Little does she know that their continued sparring over her future will lead to the revelation that he believes he won't be sharing in it for very long. "I simply believe there is a very good possibility that you shall become a widow at an extremely young age," he tells her. "Now doesn't that make the prospect of marrying me much more pleasant?" More... "In the Brief, Eternal Silence is excellent reading as the reader sees St. James come to realization that justice encompasses doing the right thing for everyone involved, not just a means by which to assuage one’s own grief." -- Camellia, Long and Short Reviews …full review

Wild Sweet Love Beverly Jenkins Avon, 2007 Historical (African American) Teresa July has led a hard life, but now she has a chance to put her train robbing past behind her. Armed with a new job as a cook to one of Philadelphia's elite families, Teresa is determined to start her life anew, and nothing––not even her boss's stuck–up (and far too handsome) son––is going to stand in her way. More...

Beyond the Night Sharon Long Samhain, 2007 Historical A woman who's spent her life traveling the world only wants a place to call home. A man tired of his mundane existence craves a life of adventure….A letter from the father she believed dead forces India to make a difficult decision. In order to save her father, she must abandon her sanctuary and join forces with the viscount...a man she must betray if she is to be successful in her quest.  More... "BEYOND THE NIGHT is a wonderfully imaginative tale that appeals on many different levels." -- Chrissy Dionne, Romance Junkies ...full review

A Reason to Believe Maureen McKade Berkley, 2007 Historical Lonely and filled with regrets, Dulcie McDaniels struggles to provide a decent life for her daughter. Usually shunned by proper folks, she's suspicious of Rye Forrester, a drifter offering to work for his keep. More... "McKade's stunning, emotional and gripping story of the Forrester brothers is a lot like Francine Rivers' classic westerns...." -- Kathe Robin, Romantic Times ...full review