Books like Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas

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....

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Evangeline Jenner, the shyest of the Wallflower sisters, negotiates a perilous marriage with the notorious Viscount St. Vincent to secure her inheritance and escape traitorous relatives, insisting on a non-sexual union that challenges both hearts.

Teacher Julie Mathison, a former foster child, is kidnapped by the wrongfully convicted Hollywood star Zachary Benedict and must decide whether his claimed innocence is true while a romance ignites amid danger.

Jake Langston, torn between bitter manhood and passion, confronts demons from his past and rediscover love as he sets out on the dusty trails to Texas.

A Montgomery brother and a Maryland innkeeper's unexpected romance sparks a journey of self-discovery and reconnection in a cozy bed and breakfast setting, blending contemporary romance with family dynamics and small-town charm in the state of Maryland.

(Second Opportunities, #4) Unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and riveting suspense: These are the trademarks of beloved author Judith McNaught. With millions of devoted fans and ten New York Times bestsellers to date, McNaught is a writer whose work just gets better with each new novel--and Every Breath You Take is the book readers have been waiting for. Returning to the lavish Chicago setting of her popular novel Paradise, and revisiting some of that book's characters as well, this story will captivate in inimitable Judith McNaught style.High atop a snow-covered hill, the stately old Wyatt mansion is perched like a crown, its stone spires pointing upward, its stained glass windows glowing like colorful jewels. Such opulence means success and, surely, happiness. But on the eve of wealthy philanthropist Cecil Wyatt's eightieth birthday, all the money in the world won't bring back his missing grandson, William Wyatt. The only thing for certain: Foul play was involved.The family, the police, the media--all have tried in vain to discover the young man's fate. Now suspicion has turned shockingly toward William's own half-brother, the rather distant and enigmatic Mitchell Wyatt.Kate Donovan never dreamed that a chance romantic encounter on a tropical island paradise would tag her as a suspect in a high-society murder case. But after Kate tangles with the darkly charismatic Mitchell Wyatt, she finds herself cast in a shadow of guilt and mistrust. As the Chicago police tighten their net, it will take all of Kate's ingenuity to clear her name. With her calm, cool wit, and the help of a man who may or may not be a dangerous catch, Kate vows to claim the life and love she desires.From the Hardcover edition. Second Opportunities Series: Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) Perfect (Second Opportunities, #2) Night Whispers (Second Opportunities, #3) Every Breath You Take (Second Opportunities, #4)

Verity Ames, a woman with a hidden gift, finds herself pursued by a scholar with a dangerous secret, leading to passionate encounters and a quest to uncover his true intentions.

A single mother's ten-year-old son's quest for friendship leads to unexpected complications with the widower next door.

A small Texas town and its residents face challenges and triumphs in the story of Annie Applegate, a widowed veterinarian who finds love amidst the secrets of the community.

Two romantic suspense novels about love, ranching, and the Texas countryside.

A woman tries to rekindle her relationship with her astronaut husband while struggling with family secrets and marital conflict.

The Hathaway sisters' younger sister Catherine Marks must confront her feelings for Leo, a brother who proposes a dangerous love that could end her life and jeopardize her family's future.

After a life‑changing accident and a broken engagement, Grace Stanton struggles to rebuild her faith and life in small‑town Texas, where a compassionate surgeon, Noah Brady, offers more than medical care—he offers healing for heart and hope.

In rural southeast Texas, newly appointed Police Chief Cash Grier’s life turns upside down when he falls for the enigmatic actress Tippy Moore, whose hidden past and brother’s plight ignite a dangerous, passionate romance wrought with betrayal and suspense.

Valerie Bennett flees her abusive home to join a gypsy tribe, only to be reclaimed and sold into marriage with Lord Patrick Wolverton, forcing her to reconcile love and loyalty amid a Regency setting.

A romance story set in the fictional town of Virgin River, featuring a man who returns to help his family run the apple orchard and falls in love with a single mother.