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Pride and Prejudice is a classic novel by Jane Austen.

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....

Walter Hartright, a drawing master, becomes entangled with Laura Fairlie, Sir Percival Glyde, and the scheming Count Fosco as questions of identity and madness intertwine in 19th‑century England.

A reluctant marriage in Regency Cornwall turns into a passionate love story as Lady Elysia Demarice and Lord Alex Trevegne, known as the Devil, discover feelings they never expected.

A young widow seeks the truth about the enigmatic Lord Ian Mackenzie, a Scotsman rumored to be mad and possibly murderous, in a tale of passion and intrigue set in historic England.

A Chilean woman embarks on a quest to find her lover in 1840s California's goldfields, facing numerous challenges and adventures along the way.

Prudence schemes to escape her abusive grandfather, but she crosses paths with a charming rake and a game of deception ensues.

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.

Bluestocking Lady Lucy MacMorlan refuses marriage, thriving as a matchmaker with her secret love letters that stir Scottish society. But a scandalous note jeopardizes the betrothal of Robert, Marquis of Methven, forcing Lucy into a deadly showdown.

A steamy romance where a New York private investigator encounters a demon—fashion, demonology, and man‑woman dynamics collide in this hot, contemporary fiction.

Fierce romance sparks in the sun‑baked West Texas mountains as the seductive devil Luke Branson pursues the fiery Selena McInnes, challenging his own charms in a battle of passion and power.

Sheriff Troy Davis struggles to find love in the small town of Cedar Cove while dealing with the unexpected death of his daughter and a series of mysterious break-ins.

Written in the Stars is a historical romance that explores 19th‑century manners and the evolving dynamics between men and women, set against the backdrop of traditional social customs; it examines how personal relationships shape and are shaped by the norms of the time.

Skye Standish seeks freedom and adventure, but a trip to the rugged land of Mariposa turns into a deadly escape when the ruthless bandit El Diablo captures her and forces an unwanted marriage.

When London’s high society meets his shadowy past, the charming Earl of Rainecourt stumbles into an unexpected dance with Lady Sophia, setting off a whirlwind romance that could either save or doom them both.

A romance set in England where an ambitious shipbuilder’s daughter negotiates love, marriage, and ambition.

Evil - disturbing, inexplicable, deeply rooted - persists. Inching toward the millennium, we speak of the Devil once again: in tabloid accounts of cults, in popular novels, and even in scholarly theological works. We are back where we began 2,000 years ago: going to the Devil. Now, in this informed, lucid, and very readable biography, Peter Stanford introduces us to this figure of fascination. Tracing the idea back to the pre-Christian era with its many devils, he pauses to explore Judaism's approach, then moves on to concentrate on Christianity's contribution: the creation of the monster we know today. Stanford casts his net widely to include literature and the arts, folklore and psychology, history and theology, and he distills a wealth of complex information - from early Church teachings to medieval iconography, from witchcraft and satanism to satanic cults and modern-day exorcisms. The result is a lively, engaging account of an age-old enemy.

A woman's desire...With dreams of a great romantic love, Abigail Carrington sails to England to marry the man she has loved since childhood, Michael Ingram, Marquis of Darfield. She believes her betrothed is a generous and noble man who has been longing for her. But the handsome man waiting for her at the altar is a dark, brooding stranger who rushes her into marriage, then abandons her at his country estate. Only the passion of Michael's kiss gives her hope that theirs can be more than a marriage of convenience.A man's need... With scandal shadowing his past, Michael, the Devil of Darfield, had no need for a wife. Remembering only the little hellion who made life miserable for him aboard her father's ship, he resents the agreement he made to marry her so he could save his ancestral home. Though determined to ignore her, he cannot stop thinking about his lovely violet-eyed bride. Her beauty tempts him. Her charm bedevils him. He tries to drive her away until he almost loses her. Then he vows to regain her love--before it is too late....From the Paperback edition.

Sparks sizzled from the moment beautiful computer whiz Roni Dalton laid eyes on Adam Smith. But a year after their initial meeting, one torrid night of passion together left them with more than they bargained for: a marriage license! Feeling honor-bound to his new bride, the FBI agent agreed to commit himself to his wife, at least temporarily. But Roni couldn't just settle for the marriage of convenience her husband demanded. She had to convince Adam that her love was worth the ultimate gift -- his heart.

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