Recommendations based on What I Did for a Dukeby Julie Anne Long

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  1. 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)

  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. 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)

  4. Too Good to Be True

    by Kristan Higgins
    A woman falls in love with a man who seems perfect, but his past and secrets threaten their relationship.

    When Grace Emerson's ex-fiancé starts dating her younger sister, extreme measures are called for. To keep everyone from obsessing about her love life, Grace announces that she's seeing someone. ... (Goodreads)

  5. Saving June

    by Hannah Harrington
    Harper embarks on a road trip to California to fulfill her sister June's final wish. Along the way, she discovers love and self-discovery.

    'If she'd waited less than two weeks, she'd be June who died in June. But I guess my sister didn't consider that.' Harper Scott's older sister has always been the perfect one so when June takes her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Governess Affair

    by Courtney Milan
    A romance between a governess and a duke, as they confront the social conventions of their time.

    She will not give up… Three months ago, governess Serena Barton was let go from her position. Unable to find new work, she’s demanding compensation from the man who got her sacked: a petty, selfish, ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Duchess Deal

    by Tessa Dare
    A seamstress and a duke find love and acceptance in an unexpected union.

    An iBooks Best Romance of August Pick! One of Publishers Weekly's Buzz Books of Romance 2017! An Amazon Best Romance of August Pick! 2017 RT Reviewer's Choice Book of the Year Nominee and 2017 RT ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Kiss of Snow

    by Nalini Singh
    Alpha wolf Hawke and Psy Sienna's forbidden attraction threatens to ignite a war between their races.

    NYT bestselling author Nalini Singh’s exhilarating world of shapeshifters and psychics is “paranormal romance at its best” (Publishers Weekly). Now comes the story of an alpha wolf named Hawke used ... (Goodreads)

  9. Whitney, My Love

    by Judith McNaught
    A sweeping romance of two lovers from opposite sides of society, struggling against impossible odds.

    Fresh from her triumphs in Paris society, Whitney Stone returns to England determined to win the heart of her childhood love. However, in order to save himself from ruin, her father has come to an ... (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. Daughter of Smoke & Bone

    by Laini Taylor
    A young woman discovers a secret world of angels, monsters, and a destiny she never knew was hers.

    Karou, a 17-year-old art student living in Prague , goes about her daily life attending classes and hanging out with her best friend Zuzana, while simultaneously trying to evade her ex-boyfriend ... (Wikipedia)

  12. 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)

  13. Wicked Intentions

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A dark and sensual tale of a notorious thief and a widow who team up to solve a murder mystery in 18th century London.

    A man controlled by his desires . . . Infamous for his wild, sensual needs, Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, is searching for a savage killer in St. Giles, London's most notorious slum. Widowed ... (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. 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)

  16. Duke of Midnight

    by Elizabeth Hoyt
    A notorious Duke with a dark past falls for a woman who is determined to uncover his secrets.

    WHEN A MASKED MAN . . . Twenty years ago Maximus Batten witnessed the brutal murders of his parents. Now the autocratic Duke of Wakefield, he spends his days ruling Parliament. But by night, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Scorpio Races

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A thrilling race between magical sea horses, set against a backdrop of danger and suspense.

    It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age ... (Goodreads)

  18. Bonds of Justice

    by Nalini Singh
    A murder investigation leads to a dangerous conspiracy, testing the loyalty and love of two powerful Psy.

    Return to the powerful, turbulent Psy/Changeling world created by the “amazingly talented” Nalini Singh, as a human detective finds himself working the most unlikely of cases—in the dark heart of a ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Sweet Gum Tree

    by Katherine Allred
    A woman's love story and journey of self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the American South.

    Sweet tea, corn bread and soup beans; everyday fare for eight-year-old Alix French, the precocious darling of a respected southern family. But nothing was ordinary about the day she met ten-year-old ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Hostage to Pleasure

    by Nalini Singh
    A Psy-Changeling novel where a Psy defector and a Changeling soldier must navigate their attraction while fighting against a dangerous enemy.

    A rebel Psy scientist finds herself at the mercy of a changeling who has sworn vengeance against her kind in this thrilling romance in Nalini Singh’s, New York Times, bestselling series., Separated ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Unspoken

    by Sarah Rees Brennan
    A girl moves to a small town and discovers a family curse that involves a mysterious boy. Secrets unravel as they fall in love.

    A modern, magical twist on the Gothic Romance and Girl Detective genres, this book will appeal to fans of both, Beautiful Creatures, and the, Mortal Instruments, series. Reviewers have praised the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. 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)

  23. And Then He Kissed Her

    by Laura Lee Guhrke
    A young woman falls in love with a notorious rake, exploring the power of love to transform.

    An expert in etiquette, Emma takes her pristine reputation seriously. But the devilish Lord Marlowe is determined to prove that some rules of proper behavior are made to be broken... Supremely ... (Goodreads)

  24. New York to Dallas

    by J.D. Robb
    Detective searches for a serial killer on a cross-country manhunt, uncovering secrets along the way.

    Twelve years ago, Eve Dallas was just a rookie NY cop when her instincts led her to the apartment of Isaac McQueen, a man she discovered to be a sick murderer and pedophile, who was keeping young ... (Goodreads)

  25. Never Seduce a Scot

    by Maya Banks
    A passionate romance between two Scottish warriors, struggling against their family and social expectations.

    Eveline Armstrong is fiercely loved and protected by her powerful clan, but outsiders consider her “touched.” Beautiful, fey, with a level, intent gaze, she doesn’t speak. No one, not even her ... (Goodreads)

  26. See Jane Score

    by Rachel Gibson
    Jane Alcott, a sports journalist, falls for the captain of the Seattle Chinooks hockey team. A fun and steamy romance novel.

    This is Jane, A little subdued. A little stubborn. A little tired of going out on blind dates with men who drive vans with sofas in the back, Jane Alcott is living the Single Girl existence in the ... (Goodreads)

  27. Secrets of a Summer Night

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A romantic comedy of manners, full of misadventures and unexpected love.

    Four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes., Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only ... (Goodreads)

  28. On the Jellicoe Road

    by Melina Marchetta
    A young girl's search for her identity and her place in the world.

    I'm dreaming of the boy in the tree. I tell him stories. About the Jellicoe School and the Townies and the Cadets from a school in Sydney. I tell him about the war between us for territory. And I ... (Goodreads)

  29. Love in the Afternoon

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A young woman struggling to reconcile her ambitions with the conventions of society finds solace and passion in an unexpected romance.

    Love in the Afternoon, continues the Hathaways series by Victorian romance author Lisa Kleypas., As a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more comfortable outdoors than in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. 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)