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  The Highlander's Irish Bride by Vanessa Kelly Publication Date: July 27, 2021 Zebra Books Paperback & eBook; 352 pages Series: Clan Kendrick, Book 4 Genre: Historical Romance/Scottish The latest in bestselling author Vanessa Kelly’s intoxicating Clan Kendrick series shines a light on the most respectable member of the Kendrick clan—and the independent woman who stole his heart... Miss Kathleen Calvert may be the daughter of an Irish aristocrat, but she has no intention of acting like one. All she desires is to return to her family’s estate to raise horses and manage her father’s magnificent gardens. But when a scandal threatens her reputation, her parents order her to a remote Scottish estate, hoping she will finally learn to behave like a proper lady. To make matters worse, her escort is a handsome Highlander who just happens to be the most boring man in all of Scotland... After a youth of dangerous and wild escapades, Grant Kendrick surprised his family—and himse...

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives Kristin Miller Meet the trophy wives of Presidio Terrace, San Francisco's most exclusive--and most deadly--neighborhood in this shrewd, darkly compelling novel from the   New York Times   bestselling author of   In Her Shadow. Mystery writer Brooke Davies is the new wife on the block. Her tech-billionaire husband, Jack, twenty-two years her senior, whisked her to the Bay Area via private jet and purchased a modest mansion on the same day. He demands perfection, and before now, Brooke has had no problem playing the role of a doting housewife. But as she befriends other wives on the street and spends considerable time away from Jack, he worries if he doesn't control Brooke's every move, she will reveal the truth behind their "perfect" marriage. Erin King, famed news anchor and chair of the community board, is no stranger to maintaining an image--though being married to a plastic surgeon helps. But the skyrocketing success of her care...

Title: Totally Folked Series: Good Folk: Modern Folktales #1 Author: Penny Reid Genre: Contemporary Romantic Comedy Release Date: July 20, 2021 BL URB One unforgettable night leads to an unlikely shared connection, and unlikely connections never go unnoticed by the good folks in Green Valley, Tennessee. . . Jackson James follows the rules. He has to. He’s a sheriff’s deputy in a super small town with a super big personality. However, strict adherence to the law during the day has been enjoyably balanced by rakish rules at night. Jackson, typically happy to protect and serve (and serve, and serve), starts questioning the value of wayward evenings when getting laid starts to feel more like being waylaid. Could it be that Green Valley’s most eligible—and notorious—bachelor longs for something (and someone) real? Mega movie star Raquel Ezra follows only one rule: always leave them wanting more. Studio execs, reporters, audiences, fans, lovers—no one can get enough of the smart, ...

 

How to Survive a Scandal by Samara Parish My rating: 4 of 5 stars Benedict Asterly finds Lady Amelia alone on the side of the road after an accident that's left her carriage overturned in the snow and unconscious. Once he gets inside he builds a fire, removes her soaked dress, and leaves her close to warm back up. When they are found both are forced into a marriage of convenience otherwise she will be ruined. These two are definitely opposites attract. She was raised to fulfill her betrothal to the Duke, who she's been engaged to for quite some time. Amelia is pretty snobby almost to the point that you just want to dislike her. But as she starts to settle into her marriage you do get to see her grow. Because of his past, Benedict is wary of his wife. He's attracted to her and afraid she'll grow to be unhappy like his mother. We get lots of miscommunication before they finally admit they want to be together and are in love. This was the first book in a new series and ...

Title: Stolen Love A Diamond Magnate Novel Series: Beauty in the Stolen Trilogy #3 Author: Charmaine Pauls Genre: Dark Romance Release Date: June 22, 2021 BLURB Once upon a time, a thief stole me in the middle of the night. He took what he wanted, gave me an illusion, and ripped it all away to claim his ultimate trophy. My heart may be physically weak, but fighting to live made me stronger. I won’t perish as easily as that. I’m turning the tables on him. After all, I learned from the best. I’m robbing him of what he stole from me. *Stolen Love concludes the trilogy. Other books in the Diamond Magnate collection: Beauty in the Broken (Standalone) Diamonds are Forever trilogy Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1) Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2) Diamonds are Forever (Book 3) ADD TO GOODREADS PURCHASE LINKS AMAZON  US  /  UK  /  CA  /  AU B&N  /  KOBO  /  APPLE BOOKS GOOGLE PLAY EXCERPT I suck in a breath. His back sports...

  First Comes Love  #3 How to Train Your Earl Amelia Grey A roguish earl must fight using his honor and not his sword to win his lady's hand in  How To Train Your Earl , the third book in the  First Comes Love  trilogy from bestseller Amelia Grey. Brina Feld has settled into a life devoted to helping others since the sinking of the Salty Dove left her widowed. She has no need for a man in her contented life. But when the notorious and handsome Lord Blacknight returns and awakens her desires, her peace and serenity vanish. If she agrees to an alliance with him, she knows she will have to battle her heart to keep from being snared under his spell. Zane, the Earl of Blacknight, was never supposed to inherit the earldom, so he didn't much care to lead a respectable life before then. Fistfights, card games, and drinking are the order of the day. Now he's determined to change his rakish ways and he knows the proper lady who can help him. There's just one problem: He's...

  One Thing Leads to a Lover by Susanna Craig My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amanda Bartlett is the widowed Countess of Kingston. She married at nineteen and gave the Earl two sons before he passed away. The three years since his death, she has lead a simple and quiet life. It is beginning to feel tedious. When a mysterious book lands in her possession the last thing she expected was to meet the fascinating man trying to find it. Major Langley Stanhope, as known as the Magpie, is searching for the book that has fallen into Amanda's hands. With the book in her possession, it puts her family in danger and he also has to figure out who the traitor is. Langley doesn't think the life he leads would be suitable for the delicate lady but he underestimates her daring and the desire they both share for one another. This one is so good. I liked both of these characters and the tension was good too. It had me turning pages waiting for them to finally give in. View all my reviews And if you...

Overview As owner of the most scandalous club in London, the last thing the notorious Marquess of Roth wants is a wife. Keeping up his false reputation as a rake brings in the clients with the deepest pockets—money he needs to fund a noble cause. Even though everything inside tells him not to leave his beautiful, innocent wife behind at his country estate...he must.  But three years later, tired of her scoundrel of a husband headlining the gossip rags, Lady Isobel Vance decides enough is enough. She is no longer a fragile kitten, but as the anonymous author of a women’s sexual advice column, she’s now a roaring tigress...and she can use her claws. Isobel decides to go to him in London, channeling her powers of seduction to make him beg to take her back. But she didn’t expect her marauding marquess to be equally hard to resist. Now the game is on to see who will give in to the other first, with both sides determined like hell to win. Each book in the Regency Rogues series is STANDAL...

  Hopeless Romantic  (When in Rome #2) by   Marina Adair   A Beautifully Written and Entertaining Romantic Comedy A funny and delightful story from the New York Times bestselling author of the St. Helena Vineyard series that fans of Avery Flynn, Kristan Higgins, and Helena Hunting will love. Set against the breezy backdrop of coastal Rhode Island, bestselling author Marina Adair’s latest novel asks whether two of a small town’s biggest hearts can learn to put themselves first—in the name of love. . . As caregiver for her autistic brother, Beckett Hayes knows how meaningful a little extra help can be when life happens. Which is why she runs Consider It Done, a personal concierge service in her small town. Her job also gives her the flexibility to follow her passion, being Rome, Rhode Island's unofficial special needs advocate, training emotional support companions in her spare time. There's not much of that, though, and certainly not enough for serious dating. It's al...