It Takes a Rake by Anna Bennett ~ a Review

by MK French

Miss Kitty Beckett has always found trouble as a girl, but now she's an heiress with the skill of an architect. She doesn't plan on getting tricked into marriage, and plans to win Bellehaven Bay's first architectural design contest. Leo Lockland was an apprentice architect along with Kitty and always had a crush on her. Now back home after a few years in London, he must pretend to be a rake. He takes to the role a little too well, putting Kitty's plans in jeopardy.

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One Duke Down by Anna Bennett ~ a Review

by MK French

Poppy Summers is left helping her family's fishing business rather than chasing her own dreams when she finds Andrew Keane tangled up in her nets. She doesn't believe that he's a duke on holiday with someone intent on killing him, but is wrangled into the plan of pretending he died in order to track down who wants him dead. They grow closer, but Poppy might not like what they find out.

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8 Novels for Romance Readers

by MK French

Any time of year is a good time for a romance novel. No matter what subgenre of romance you enjoy, I'm sure you will find something you will enjoy in this round-up. Many of them hit bookstore shelves tomorrow so get our wishlist to add these titles. And if you are ready to start reading Christmas romance, I've included a new anthology from three terrific Regency romance authors.

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When You Wish Upon a Rogue by Anna Bennett ~ a Review

by MK French

Sophie Kendall arranges meetings for the Debutante Underground and knows that her freedom is limited. Soon she will have to marry a man who is paying off her father's debts, whom she doesn't love and doesn't trust. Henry Reese, Earl of Warshire, is unable to sleep due to memories of his military service and the responsibilities of the earldom he didn't want or expect to have. They meet when Sophie is scouting a new meeting place, and she inexplicably helps him sleep for the first time in weeks. She will be able to hold her meetings in his property if she stays with him one night a week because he's certain she's the missing ingredient to help him sleep.

The Duke is But a Dream by Anna Bennett ~ a Review

by MK French

Lily Hartley writes the column "The Debutante's Revenge" anonymously, delivering her column dressed as a boy. When she is caught up in a tavern brawl and hits her head hard enough to lose her memory, she has no idea who she really is or why she dresses as a boy. The duke that had been present at the brawl feels obligated to help her recover, and with time is more and more drawn to her. While he agrees to help her find out who she is, he's reluctant to let her go that easily.

First Earl I See Tonight by @AnnaBennett ~ a Review & Excerpt

by MK French

David Gray, the Earl of Davenport, was recently rejected by his fiancee because of the disrepair of his estate and lack of finances. He isn't in search of a wife any longer but receives a proposal by letter from Fiona Hartley. She is an artist and the daughter of a successful businessman, but she's not looking to the Earl as a husband because of his title. He was kind to her when she had fallen at her debut ball, and she is currently being blackmailed. Her father is always busy with business, and her stepmother won't give her the large sum she would need so she would have to marry to get a portion of her money.

4 Romance Novels for Valentine's Day

by MK French

Today is Valentine's Day. Weekday holidays are sometimes difficult to celebrate. If you find yourself alone tonight or just without plans, then here are 3 books to treat yourself plus one for your wishlist.