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Best Regency Historical Romance

A Beauty for the Scarred Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Book
As young girls, Lady Isabella Tate, daughter of the Earl of Upperton, and her friend, Esme, told each other terrifying tales of the monster. The Duke of Coldwell, scarred for life in a fire which claimed the lives of those dearest to him has been hiding in his mansion for almost eighteen years. When the Earl of Upperton sells his daughter off as a bride for the disfigured Duke, Isabella has never been more terrified.
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"Good book for recency era readers."
"I love this book, it's not another beautiful girl with handsome guy."
"Great twist on the Beauty and the Beast theme."
"Never judge the appearances of other people without knowing them."
"Highly recommend this well written storyline, Elliot and Isabella's finding their way to love is one of my favorite."
"It was such a good story I really like this book the duke was such a caring man."
"Five stars this was a good story, good storyline..No sensually..But a good well story..she's author..I would read her books again."
"This story really tugs at your heartstrings."
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The Son of An Earl (Wardington Park) (A Regency Romance Book)
Love and Lies …. Sir Warren Leverton has many secrets. But can Warren convince Sopherina to forgive the past? There is a strong romantic appeal about that era and it is Eleanor's desire that readers will take time to come away with her through her writings and immerse oneself in that time when love was so pure and intense.
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"I loved this story."
"Great book I love all the second son series but this one was even better, Warren is a spy on assignment , sopherina is heartbroken in the events that happen , I read it all in one night."
"I have enjoyed each of the stories in this series."
"A good story as always, Intrigue, spy's and calamity but also love and romance."
"Is a must read."
"All of the Order of the Second Sons books are great."
"This is a book in a series, Order of the Second Sons, and I might have appreciated it better if I read the other books first."
"The careless, glaring errors in verbal syntax detracted from what might have been an enjoyable read."
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Kind Ella and the Charming Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Book
With Ella's simple beauty, intelligence, and fine manners, the Earl seeks to hide her away from the world and, more importantly, the Duke of Hillington himself. When he determines that Ella not attend a masquerade ball to which the whole family has been invited, Ella takes it upon herself to attend in disguise and spy on the ambitious little family for her own amusement. As the Earl of Dandridge plots the most appalling schemes to keep the Duke interested in his own daughters, Ella Winfield must do what she can to stop the man she is fast becoming attracted to from being steered in the direction of either Lady Patience or Lady Georgiana, all without being discovered by the family who have, one by one, turned their backs upon her.
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"When Ella's mother remarries a brutal man with two daughters, she is cast in the role of invisible step sister. All the eligible young women are invited but Ella's stepfather forbids her from attending so his own daughters stand a better chance to impress the duke."
"Such a lovely lovely book! Loved loved loved it!!"
"I really love the fairy tale. Ella and Rufus are meant to be."
"When Bridget sent me the first couple of chapters, I told her it was the best and my favorite in the series so far and I could not wait to read the entire thing."
"Went from sadness, sympathy, to anger, shock, disbelieve, to laughing with the the characters!"
"Her step father locked her in the attic in hopes that the Duke would forget about her."
"Interesting storyline featuring a Cinderella retelling that hooks you in till the end!"
"Beautiful written amazing story, well developed characters the ones you love that saved the day and the ones who are just pure mad."
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Best Medieval Historical Romance

Lachlan (Immortal Highlander Book 1): A Scottish Time Travel Romance
Lachlan McDonnel, the laird of a clan of immortal highlanders, can hardly believe his good fortune. Lachlan is the first book in the Immortal Highlander series. "A Great Time Travel Historical Romance! - The Romance Junkie Blog " 14th century Scotland was never so good! ". I love time travel romance and Ms Hunter as usual did not disappoint. An absolute page turner, emotional, intriguing and hot. " I haven't read a historical romance that was this good since Heather Graham in the viking series!!! " I love how you made the heroine strong, smart, and someone who could contribute to the cause. " The world-building and character-building in this book are outstanding , you get transported back in time right alongside Kinley and the adventure of a lifetime ensues with Kinley and Lachlan as your companions. I loved both Kinley and Lachlan, the relationship between them is believable and I really liked the mutual respect as well as their romance." Scorching erotic romance, time-travel, mysteries, traitors, vile evil-doers, normal humans, immortals, and a beautiful love story. I was glued to my seat, white knuckling my ereader, completely captivated with my heart fluttering wildly in my chest as the time flew as quickly as the pages! I literally finished this book in an evening and into the night because I could not put it down. ".
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"I thoroughly enjoyed that Kinley was depicted as a resilient warrior Throw the time travel elements and Scotland into the story, I was hooked."
"I have all of them so far and love the series."
"Time travel, a sassy Heroin, a Hot Highlander, some Druids and a few Undead Romans, what more can a story line ask for."
"The words Immortal Highlander got my interest, the cover did the rest, oh bare chested hunky men, Highlanders at that, I’m in seventh heaven, never mind reading the book."
"there was a little bit of too much gore and too much raping women by the vampires in this book but I guess it was expected for the plot."
"I thought this was just another time travel take with a somewhat heroine, but not at all."
"Such a great twist for time travel."
"I enjoyed reading this book 📚, it has great storyline."
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Best Scottish Historical Romance

Outlander: A Novel (Outlander, Book 1)
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •. NOW A STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES • Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages. This eBook includes the full text of the novel plus the following additional content: • An excerpt from Diana Gabaldon’s Dragonfly in Amber , the second novel in the Outlander series. • An interview with Diana Gabaldon. • An Outlander reader’s guide. Praise for Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander novels “Marvelous and fantastic adventures, romance, sex . perfect escape reading.” — San Francisco Chronicle , on Outlander “History comes deliciously alive on the page.” —New York Daily News , on Outlander “Gabaldon is a born storyteller. Her use of historical detail and a truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer.” — Publishers Weekly , on Voyager “Unforgettable characters . richly embroidered with historical detail.” — The Cincinnati Post , on Drums of Autumn “A grand adventure written on a canvas that probes the heart, weighs the soul and measures the human spirit across [centuries].” —CNN , on The Fiery Cross “The large scope of the novel allows Gabaldon to do what she does best, paint in exquisite detail the lives of her characters.” — Booklist , on A Breath of Snow and Ashes “Features all the passion and swashbuckling that fans of this historical fantasy series have come to expect.” — People , on Written in My Own Heart’s Blood. While on her second honeymoon in the British Isles, Claire touches a boulder that hurls her back in time to the forbidden Castle Leoch with the MacKenzie clan. --Candy Paape Absorbing and heartwarming, this first novel lavishly evokes the land and lore of Scotland, quickening both with realistic characters and a feisty, likable heroine. She encounters Frank's evil ancestor, British captain Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall, and is adopted by another clan. Claire nurses young soldier James Fraser, a gallant, merry redhead, and the two begin a romance, seeing each other through many perilous, swashbuckling adventures involving Black Jack. Eventually Sassenach (outlander) Claire finds a chance to return to 1945, and must choose between distant memories of Frnak and her happy, uncomplicated existence with Jamie.
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"Not only did she write this long novel (plus seven more, plus some related novellas and such), and keep it endlessly entertaining with vivid characters and fresh plot twists galore. They are the kind of verbal jewels that make any author gasp and say "I wish I wrote that." The odds are slim that anyone will encounter this five-star review in the vast ocean of existing appreciation for this delightful book and its author. If, perchance, a live person actually reads this review, please let me know with a "helpful" vote."
"With the the portability and ease of reading electronically I am reliving the stories of Clare and Jamie and Brianna and Roger et al again. Diana delivers the emotion, sights, sounds, smells, triumphs and failures with her words. She always finds alliterative and clever phrasing to bring everything alive - whether it is a trip across the sea or a dangerous encounter or mundane every tasks or Clare and Jamie enjoying the delights of each other intimately."
"At first I was nervous, I wouldn't be able to keep my attention to the book because of the almost 900 pages but believe me when I say it was an easy and fast read. Sometimes it would get on my husband's nerves that my nose was always in this book..hehe.. And I dreamt about the Scotland Highlands and of course Jamie Fraser."
"I’ve this huge smile on my face anytime I think of Diana Gabaldon's The Outlander. It made all the Scottish expressions that I had to look up and various words I’d had to highlight for its definition all SO WORTH IT! I love how strong he is and how brave he was through all of the crosses he’d already bore and even braver knowing what is to come ahead. As strong and roguish as he was, there was such a vulnerability to him and c’mon ladies, you know this just drives us wild. A man that could take out a number of other men on his own but still manage to hold on to his sensitive side. I know that both Jamie and Claire have hard times ahead of them and I’m OK with that, even excited about what adventures lay ahead of them with the condition that they continue to slay bad guys together and remain the Jamie and Claire that I’ve just so madly fallen in love with."
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Best Victorian Historical Romance

A Beauty for the Scarred Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Book
As young girls, Lady Isabella Tate, daughter of the Earl of Upperton, and her friend, Esme, told each other terrifying tales of the monster. The Duke of Coldwell, scarred for life in a fire which claimed the lives of those dearest to him has been hiding in his mansion for almost eighteen years. When the Earl of Upperton sells his daughter off as a bride for the disfigured Duke, Isabella has never been more terrified.
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"I don't enjoy knowing every detail of a gown, or of a room, and Ms. Barton does not lend to that style; therefore, you enjoy the conversation and thoughts of the individuals."
"Elliott is a wonderful man."
"The story of Isabella and her “beastly” duke, Elliot is enchanting."
"A different theme to this Regency romance; a beauty and the beast type of story."
"I love this book, it's not another beautiful girl with handsome guy."
"Great twist on the Beauty and the Beast theme."
"Never judge the appearances of other people without knowing them."
"Highly recommend this well written storyline, Elliot and Isabella's finding their way to love is one of my favorite."
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Best Ancient World Historical Romance

The Lord's Captive (Border Series Book 2)
Sir Bryce Waryn has dreamed for years about the day when he will finally liberate his home from the Scots who killed his parents and stole his brother’s birthright. Bryce takes her captive, hoping to exact an even more satisfying revenge on his enemy, except the fiery beauty is far more compelling than he would like…. But as Bryce’s plan escalates and her feelings for him intensify, she finds herself facing an unthinkable choice between her family and the man who has captured her heart. "This second title in Mecca's series (after The Thief's Countess) is a strong choice for any reader who enjoys stories set in medieval times featuring strong-willed female characters and knights." "It is written wonderfully with very well developed characters. The story flows perfectly and you get so entangled in it you don't even realize how much time has flown by, but you know that you don't want to stop until you get to the end." Border Series: The Ward's Bride (Prequel Novella)The Thief's Countess (Book 1)The Lord's Bride (Book 2)The Chief's Maiden (Book 3).
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"If at all possible, this book is better than the first one i read by this author."
"Cecelia Mecca does an excellent job creating a host of varied and appealingly complex characters and interesting plots."
"This is a book about hate and revenge, but along the way love got in the way."
"Love reading about historical romances Scottish or English."
"I loved reading about Sir Bryce and Catrina!"
"good connected story and well developed characters......well worth the read !"
"The story line and cast of characters are easy to follow."
"Great book!"
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