Books like When Seducing a Duke by Kathryn Smith

By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister--the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf--Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of the know the truth--it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable....

After a fall from society, the Marquess of Bourne becomes a ruthless gambling king in London, determined to reclaim his inheritance by marrying Lady Penelope Marbury, who seeks adventure beyond an arranged marriage.

Isolde Ophelia Goodnight, an 26‑year‑old writer’s daughter, expects romance only in fairy tales until she meets Ransom, the 31‑year‑old Duke of Rothbury, and finds a real love story unfolding in a grand castle.

Henry James’s early novel follows an American diplomat in Paris who must navigate the social intrigues of diplomatic life, the complexities of man‑woman relationships, and the contrasting worlds of America and France during the late nineteenth century.

When the Duke Returns follows Lady Isidore Cosway, who was married by proxy as a child, as she finally meets her husband, Duke Simeon Jermyn, and struggles to retain her title, her life, and her heart.

A scandalous, romance-driven tale of a notorious duke who fakes a ward, only to return and demand his bride’s devotion in exchange for their wedding night.

A love story of widow Madeline May and notorious Viscount Altea, who turn to each other for help in dealing with men of ill repute while the blackmail situation escalates into murder.

Miranda Ellis, burdened by an extraordinary gift, is forced into a dangerous marriage with disfigured nobleman Lord Benjamin Archer. As he faces murder accusations and a violent curse, only Miranda can see beyond the mask and confront the darkness that threatens them both.

A damaged vampire, Alec MacQuarrie, and a mature witch, Sorcha Ferguson, struggle to find love and hope amid their supernatural pasts in this paranormal romance.

Lady Marianne Winchilsea flees from those who believe she was involved in a plot to kill the king. Unwilling to trust anyone, especially Garret Lockwood, the Earl of Falkham, the man who usurped her family home.

A charming blend of romance and history, this engaging historical romance novel showcases the complex bonds of family and the challenges of love and duty.

A Duke's temptation: The notorious author of dark romances seeks to change the moral compass of the public, while a devoted fan discovers scandalous secrets about his character.

A widowed woman must convince her former lover she never betrayed him before her new husband discovers her secret.

Evangeline Pemberton attends a fête at the gothic Blackberry Manor, where she meets the enigmatic Gavin Lioncroft—his charms lure her even as a murder in the house forces her to ask: is her captor a killer?

A Regency romance by Eloisa James entitled "The Taming of the Duke."

In Regency England, orphan Sophie Langford is drawn into the house of the eligible fifth Duke of Belfont, James, where her bold spirit and candid nature spark an unlikely romance.

When Devil Cynster, the Cynster family’s notorious rake, proposes to governess Honoria Wetherby, the town’s elite scramble to gossip, while Honoria seeks a life of adventure beyond society’s expectations.

In Edwardian England, columnist Aunt Mabel thwarts a perilous match for the Duchess of Dartware’s son, while 18‑year‑old Sally Blane seeks to win a handsome marquess in fresh disguise.

In Regency England, British spy Cora deBeau endures torture in France and battles her captor Valère while unraveling a deeper quest for vengeance.

After years abroad, Royal returns to a dying duke and a nearly empty treasury. He must marry heiress Jocelyn Caulfield, but his heart is drawn to her cousin Lily Moran, who schemes to recover the estate’s fortune together.

In a court where favor decides survival, a young woman’s vulnerability and charm test the resolve of a hard‑eyed lord, as she navigates intrigue and scandalous history.

A romantic tale of love and Scotland set in a historical setting with Christian inspiration.

"Dominic Paget, the earl of Bedford, will do anything to resume spying upon Britain's enemies. Badly wounded, he is put will do anything in the care of a beautiful gentlewoman, Julianne Greystone, only to discover that her sympathies lie with his enemies. Yet he can't help but seduce the woman who saved his life-hoping she never learns of his betrayal. Julianne is captivated by the wounded stranger she believes is a revolutionary hero. Until she discovers the truth ... her "hero" is the privileged earl of Bedford. Devastated and determined to forget him, Julianne travels to London. But when she finds herself in danger, it is Bedford who comes to the rescue. Now Julianne must navigate the intrigues of a perilous city, the wild yearnings of her own heart and the explosion of their passion ..."-- Page [2] of cover.

Ian Ashton, Lord Vampire, and Angelica Winthrop in Regency London, tangled in the scariest of scandals.