Recommendations based on First Comes Marriageby Mary Balogh

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  1. 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)

  2. Slightly Married

    by Mary Balogh
    A marriage of convenience between two strangers leads to unexpected love and passion.

    Meet the Bedwyn: six brothers and sisters—men and women of passion and privilege, daring and sensuality…Enter their dazzling world of high society and breathtaking seduction, where each will seek ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Arrangement

    by Mary Balogh
    A widow and a war hero agree to a marriage of convenience, but soon find themselves falling in love.

    Desperate to escape his mother’s matchmaking, Vincent Hunt, Viscount Darleigh, flees to a remote country village. But even there, another marital trap is sprung. So when Miss Sophia Fry’s ... (Goodreads)

  4. Devil in Winter

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A battle of wits between two strong-willed people who must choose between marriage and pride.

    "I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that." Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Ten Things I Love About You

    by Julia Quinn
    Annabel Winslow is forced to marry a man she doesn't love, until Sebastian Grey, the man she truly desires, offers to help her escape.

    Ten Things You Should Know About This Book 1. Sebastian Grey is a devilishly handsome rogue with a secret. 2. Annabel Winslow's family voted her The Winslow Most Likely to Speak Her Mind and The ... (Goodreads)

  6. To Sir Phillip, With Love

    by Julia Quinn
    A romantic coming-of-age story of a woman finding love and independence in the Regency era.

    Sir Phillip knew from his correspondence with his dead wife's distant cousin that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he'd proposed, figuring that she'd be homely and unassuming, and more than a ... (Goodreads)

  7. 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)

  8. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Mark, a toy shop owner, takes in his niece after her parents die. He falls in love with Maggie, a woman who helps him care for the child.

    Set in Friday Harbor , the novel opens with a prologue that features six-year-old Holly Nolan’s letter to Santa Claus, asking for a mother for Christmas. Following the death of Holly’s mother, ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Devil in Spring

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A marriage of convenience between a rugged aristocrat and a sheltered heiress.

    An eccentric wallflower., Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board ... (Goodreads)

  10. 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)

  11. It Had to Be You

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A romantic comedy of a woman trying to find her true identity and love.

    What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous York knockout who’s taking over their ... (Goodreads)

  12. Nobody's Baby But Mine

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A brilliant physicist wants a baby but not a husband, so she seduces a football player. But things don't go as planned.

    Physics professor Jane Darlington decides on her 34th birthday that the time has come to have the baby that she's always wanted, even though there's no man in her life. Hoping to help the child avoid ... (Wikipedia)

  13. If You Dare

    by Kresley Cole
    An epic fantasy adventure with a daring heroine facing the ultimate battle between good and evil.

    Kresley Cole introduces a thrilling new romance trilogy featuring fierce Scottish brothers with dangerous lives, dark desires, and a deadly curse. Can he exact revenge? High in the Pyrenees, a band ... (Goodreads)

  14. A Knight in Shining Armor

    by Jude Deveraux
    A modern woman finds her true love in the form of a 16th-century knight.

    an alternate cover editions can be found, here, and, here, New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux will capture your heart with signature classic novel, a time-travel romance featuring a ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Winter Sea

    by Susanna Kearsley
    A writer travels to Scotland to research her novel and discovers a personal connection to the past. Historical fiction with a touch of romance.

    A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters—sure recipe for historical fiction that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. 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)

  17. Saving Grace

    by Julie Garwood
    A young woman embarks on a quest to find true love while escaping danger.

    When Lady Johanna learned that she was a widow, she vowed she would never marry again. Only sixteen, already she possessed a strength of will that impressed all who looked past her golden-haired ... (Goodreads)

  18. Dream a Little Dream

    by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
    A woman's journey of self-rediscovery, overcoming obstacles with the help of a mysterious stranger.

    A Desperate Young Mother Rachel Stone's bad luck has taken a turn for the worse. With an empty wallet, a car's that's spilling smoke, and a five-year-old son to support, she's come home to a town ... (Goodreads)

  19. Good in Bed

    by Jennifer Weiner
    A story of finding identity, redemption, and self-love in spite of life's challenges.

    Candace (Cannie) Shapiro is a smart, sarcastic, and successful entertainment journalist living in Philadelphia . Although she has a small group of close friends, including her best friend Samantha, ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Remember Me?

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A woman discovers her past life and the secrets her family has kept from her.

    It is about Lexi Smart, a woman who has insecurities about herself until she experiences amnesia after a car accident. When she wakes up in the hospital she finds that she is a completely different ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Island Girls

    by Nancy Thayer
    Three sisters reunite on Nantucket Island to confront their past and face their future.

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER Nancy Thayer returns to her beloved Nantucket in a highly emotional, wholly entertaining tale of three sisters forced to confront the past over one event-filled summer on the ... (Goodreads)

  22. Hungry for You

    by Lynsay Sands
    A collection of romantic and steamy vampire tales, exploring the sensuality and passion of the undead.

    This vampire has been alone for far too long . . . As one of the most ancient in the Argeneau clan, Cale Valens has given up on finding a life mate. His friends and family, however, have not. In ... (Goodreads)

  23. A Duke of Her Own

    by Eloisa James
    A young woman seeks to marry a duke, but finds herself falling for his illegitimate brother instead.

    A DUKE MUST CHOOSE WISELY... Leopold Dautry, the notorious Duke of Villiers, must wed quickly and nobly—and his choices, alas, are few. The Duke of Montague's daughter, Eleanor, is exquisitely ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Accidental Vampire

    by Lynsay Sands
    A woman is accidentally turned into a vampire and must navigate her new life while falling in love with her immortal bodyguard.

    Ever since an accident turned her into a knockout vamp, Elvi Black's been catching her z's in a coffin, staying out of the sun, and giving up garlic. She knows there's more to being undead than what ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. The Rogue Hunter

    by Lynsay Sands
    A rogue vampire hunter falls for a beautiful immortal, but their love is threatened by danger and secrets.

    Rogue Hunter:,An Immortal Who Protects The World From Renegade Vampires Samantha Willan is a workaholic lawyer. She's grateful for some rest and relaxation in cottage country, and after a recent ... (Goodreads)

  26. Hidden Currents

    by Christine Feehan
    A woman with psychic abilities is drawn to a man with a dangerous past, as they navigate a treacherous world of crime and passion.

    alternate cover edition of, ISBN 9780515146479, From afar, Sheriff Jackson Deveau has always loved Elle Drake, the youngest telepath of seven sisters. After a long time away she’s finally returning ... (Goodreads)

  27. Hard and Fast

    by Erin McCarthy
    NASCAR driver Ty and PR rep Imogen's one-night stand turns into a fake relationship for publicity, but real feelings emerge.

    The sequel to, Flat-Out Sexy, starring a bad boy race car driver hero who's met his match-from a hot, USA Today, bestselling author. Grad student Imogen Wilson realizes she's hit on the perfect ... (Goodreads)

  28. Velvet Angel

    by Jude Deveraux
    A young woman disguises herself as a boy to escape an arranged marriage and falls in love with her employer.

    She came to him as a precious gift, a naked angel rolled in a rug. Once he gazed into her green eyes, saw her tangle of honey blonde hair, he was undone with passion. Elizabeth would never surrender. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Best Friends Forever

    by Jennifer Weiner
    Two childhood friends, now adults, navigate the ups and downs of their friendship and personal lives.

    From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes "a smart, witty fairy tale for grownups" (Maureen Corrigan, NPR). Addie Downs and Valerie Adler will be best friends forever. That’s what ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Night Chills

    by Dean Koontz
    A small town is plagued by a mysterious force that causes people to turn into violent killers. A chilling thriller that will keep you on edge.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Dean Koontz unleashes a contagion on a small Maine town–one that triggers the darkest desires of the soul. Designed by top scientists and unleashed in a ... (Goodreads)