Recommendations based on Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heartby Sarah MacLean

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  1. Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord

    by Sarah MacLean
    Lady Isabel Townsend seeks the help of Nicholas St. John, a notorious rake, to make her more desirable to potential suitors.

    “Lord Nicholas is a paragon of manhood. And his eyes, Dear Reader! So blue!” Pearls & Pelisses, June 1823 Since being named on of London’s “Lords to Land” by a popular ladies’ magazine, Nicholas St. ... (Goodreads)

  2. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

    by Sarah MacLean
    A young woman decides to break societal norms and pursue a notorious rake, leading to unexpected love and scandal.

    A lady does not smoke cheroot. She does not ride astride. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never gambles at a gentlemen's club. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell has ... (Goodreads)

  3. One Good Earl Deserves a Lover

    by Sarah MacLean
    A fiercely independent woman and a daring earl must overcome the odds to find true love.

    The second in the incredible new Rules of Scoundrels series from, New York Times, bestselling author Sarah MacLean. Lady Philippa Marbury is odd. The bespectacled, brilliant fourth daughter of the ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Many Sins of Lord Cameron

    by Jennifer Ashley
    Lord Cameron's past sins catch up with him when he falls in love with a woman who knows his secrets.

    He is a man of simple tastes—and complex pleasures... Cameron Mackenzie is a man who loves only horses and women—in that order—or so his mistresses say. Ainsley Douglas is a woman with a strong sense ... (Goodreads)

  5. Slightly Dangerous

    by Mary Balogh
    A woman's struggle to rebuild her life after a scandalous past.

    BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The Secret Mistress. All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Viscount Who Loved Me

    by Julia Quinn
    A battle of wits and wills between a widow and a viscount, culminating in a passionate love.

    1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.,And in truth, ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Duke and I

    by Julia Quinn
    A tale of forbidden love and unexpected romance between a duke and an ordinary woman.

    A #1 New York Times bestseller From, New York Times, bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. When Beauty Tamed the Beast

    by Eloisa James
    A witty and charming retelling of the classic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast, set in Regency England.

    “Eloisa James’s writing is absolutely exquisite.”,—,New York Times, bestselling author Teresa Medeiros “Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than a new novel by Eloisa James.” —,New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. It Happened One Autumn

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A forbidden romance between a wealthy gentleman and a working-class woman.

    It happened at the ball., Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren't entirely "the thing." And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Raven Prince

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A forbidden romance between a duke and a governess, set in the backdrop of Regency England.

    There comes a time in a lady's life... Widowed Anna Wren is having a wretched day. After an arrogant male on horseback nearly squashes her, she arrives home to learn that she is in dire financial ... (Goodreads)

  11. Return to Paradise

    by Simone Elkeles
    A young man returns to his hometown after serving time in prison, where he must confront his past and navigate his complicated relationships.

    Caleb Becker left Paradise eight months ago, taking with him the secret he promised to take to his grave. If the truth got out, it would ruin everything. Maggie Armstrong tried to be strong after ... (Goodreads)

  12. In Bed with the Devil

    by Lorraine Heath
    A young woman is forced to marry a notorious rake to save her family's reputation, but finds herself falling for him.

    They call him the Devil Earl—a scoundrel and accused murderer who grew up on the violent London streets. A proper young lady risks more than her reputation when consorting with the roguishly handsome ... (Goodreads)

  13. Silk Is for Seduction

    by Loretta Chase
    A talented dressmaker and a notorious rake are brought together by a scandalous wager. Passion and love ensue.

    From the Design Book of Marcelline Noirot: The allure of the perfect gown should be twofold: ladies would die to wear it . . . and gentlemen would kill to remove it! Brilliant and ambitious ... (Goodreads)

  14. A Lot like Love

    by Julie James
    A witty and charming romantic comedy about two lawyers who start off as rivals but eventually fall in love.

    ISBN: 9780425240168 updated version found, here, The FBI wants her cooperation... As the daughter of a billionaire and the owner of the city's top wine store, Jordan Rhodes is invited to the most ... (Goodreads)

  15. A Lady by Midnight

    by Tessa Dare
    A lady and a soldier fall in love while searching for a missing child in Regency-era England.

    A temporary engagement, a lifetime in the making . . . After years of fending for herself, Kate Taylor found friendship and acceptance in Spindle Cove—but she never stopped yearning for love. The ... (Goodreads)

  16. Lady Sophia's Lover

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Lady Sophia is determined to marry for love, but her plans are derailed when she meets the charming and mysterious Ross Cannon.

    Why is Lady Sophia looking for a lover?, And could she seduce the most marriageable man in London? Lady Sophia Sydney would do anything to ensnare the unattainable Sir Ross Cannon. Her goal: to ruin ... (Goodreads)

  17. Simply Irresistible

    by Jill Shalvis
    A small-town chef and a big-city businessman clash in this steamy romance novel filled with humor and heart.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of the, Lost and Found Sisters, comes a heart-warming and funny story about family, friendship, and love.,In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Do You Want to Start a Scandal

    by Tessa Dare
    A young woman is caught in a compromising position with a handsome lord, leading to a scandalous investigation and unexpected romance.

    On the night of the Parkhurst ball, someone had a scandalous tryst in the library. • Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan? • Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall? • Perhaps the ... (Goodreads)

  19. Call Me Irresistible

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A small town's golden boy falls for the bride-to-be of his best friend, causing chaos and unexpected romance.

    R.S.V.P. to the most riotous wedding of the year.... Lucy Jorik is the daughter of a former president of the United States. Meg Koranda is the offspring of legends. One of them is about to marry Mr. ... (Goodreads)

  20. A Week to Be Wicked

    by Tessa Dare
    A bluestocking and a rake embark on a scandalous journey to Scotland, discovering love and adventure along the way.

    When a devilish lord and a bluestocking set off on the road to ruin... time is not on their side., Minerva Highwood, one of Spindle Cove's confirmed spinsters, needs to be in Scotland. Colin ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

    by Jennifer Ashley
    A Victorian romance novel featuring a scandalous hero with a mysterious past and a headstrong heroine who falls for him.

    The year is 1881. Meet the Mackenzie family—rich, powerful, dangerous, eccentric. A lady couldn't be seen with them without ruin. Rumors surround them—of tragic violence, of their mistresses, of ... (Goodreads)

  22. After the Night

    by Linda Howard
    A woman returns to her hometown and falls for the wealthy man who once saved her life, but dark secrets threaten their happiness.

    FAITH DEVLIN: A poor, outcast child in Prescott, Louisiana, she'd always adored the town's golden boy from afar. But he called her white trash that sultry Southern night when his rich, respected ... (Goodreads)

  23. Tangled

    by Emma Chase
    A journey of self-discovery and redemption, as a couple navigates their complicated relationship.

    In, New York Times, bestselling author Emma Chase’s sizzling and hilarious debut novel, Drew Evans—gorgeous, arrogant, irreverent, and irresistibly charming—meets his match in new colleague Kate ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Dreaming of You

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A young woman dreams of a passionate love affair with a notorious and dangerous man, but reality proves to be more complicated.

    She stood at danger's threshold—then love beckoned her in., A prim, well-bred gentlewoman, Sara Fielding is a writer who puts pen to paper to create dreams. But now curiosity is luring her from the ... (Goodreads)

  25. It's in His Kiss

    by Julia Quinn
    A young widow discovers the power of love and takes a chance on a new romance.

    IF IT'S IN HIS HEART... IT'S IN HIS KISS MEET OUR HERO... Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's ... (Goodreads)

  26. Lord of Scoundrels

    by Loretta Chase
    A notorious rake and a headstrong woman clash in a battle of wits and passion in Regency England.

    In the story's prologue , Sebastian Ballister is born in Devon to the 2nd Marquess of Dain and his Italian wife, Lucia Usignuolo. The Marquess is disgusted with the child, describing him as the ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Blood Bound

    by Patricia Briggs
    A supernatural quest to save humanity from a powerful and ancient evil.

    Under the rule of science, there are no witch burnings allowed, no water trials or public lynchings. In return, the average law-abiding, solid citizen has little to worry about from the things that ... (Goodreads)

  28. Mercy

    by Julie Garwood
    FBI agent investigates a series of murders in a small town and falls in love with a witness.

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood takes readers from New Orleans' exclusive Garden District to the backwoods of Louisiana's mysterious bayou country in an unforgettable novel of ... (Goodreads)

  29. Dark Lover

    by J.R. Ward
    Two powerful enemies must join forces to save their species from extinction.

    The only purebred vampire left on the planet and the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. But when his most ... (Goodreads)

  30. Last Sacrifice

    by Richelle Mead
    A teenage girl must battle to protect her kingdom and save her loved ones from a powerful enemy.

    The novel begins with Rose in her prison cell contemplating the charges brought against her and occasionally using the bond to slip into Lissa's mind to view goings-on at Court. During Queen ... (Wikipedia)