R - 624/1 | An Affair to Remember (Talisman Ring #1) by Karen Hawkins

Saddled with five unruly orphans, the Earl of Greyley, Anthony Elliot, is at his wits' end.

Unfortunately, the only person willing to deal with the adorable little terrors is Anna Thraxton, governess "extraordinaire" - and the one woman Anthony can't abide. She's too outspoken, too opinionated, and far too beautiful for his peace of mind.

A woman should be meek and mild - words that perfectly describe his prospective bride, not the flame-haired temptress who haunts his dreams.

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R - 624/2 | Confessions of a Scoundrel (Talisman Ring #2) by Karen Hawkins

Legend says that whomever possesses the St. John talisman ring will find their one true love. Now that the ring rests in the pocket of renowned scoundrel Brandon St. John, the dashing rake must decide whether it is a blessing…or a curse.

Never has the irresistible rogue, Brandon St. John, pursued a woman with more fervor—but his ardent suit of Lady Verena Westforth has a different purpose. The delectable blond lovely is indeed enticing, but Brandon suspects her of hiding a valuable missive that he has sworn to recover. With a sensuous kiss and a passionate caress he intends to lower Verena’s guard…and then discover where she’s hidden “the goods.”

Without the missive, Verena stands to lose the one thing dearest to her heart. And now an extraordinary man has entered her life…at the worst possible time!

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R - 624/3 | How to Treat a Lady (Talisman Ring #3) by Karen Hawkins

Everyone knows that all the members of the St. John family are destined for greatness - all, that is, except the rebellious Chase St. John.
Then, as the fates would have it, a lifetime of drinking, gambling and womanising catches up and leads him to a fateful incident which changes his life.

Harriet Ward, on the other hand, has always felt the weight of responsibility caring for her mother and two brothers, but drawing the line at marrying a stuffy bore to save her home, she creates an imaginary fiance, Captain John.

There is no one more surprised than she when Chase conveniently shows up, wounded by an unknown attacker, to fill the role of her suitor.

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R - 624/4 | And the Bride Wore Plaid (Talisman Ring #4) by Karen Hawkins

Devon St John has never had a problem in his life—until now. Born to wealth and privilege, surrounded by a warm and loving family, he has pursued a life of leisure, chasing the most beautiful women London has to offer. All told, he has the perfect life and no intentions of ever settling down in any shape, form or fashion.

So resolved, he heads to his friend’s Scottish castle, unaware that fate is already hard at work.

As the illegitimate half-sister to Viscount Strathmore, Melody Macdonald refuses to reside under his roof and instead lives in a thatched house on the edge of the forest that borders Strathmore Castle. Ever since she ran off at the tender age of twelve to become an apprentice to a master of stained glass, Melody has been deplorably independent and wild. When Devon arrives at Strathmore Castle, he is taken aback by the rude, overbearing, illegitimate Scotswoman who refuses even to pretend to possess any feminine wiles.

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R - 624/5 | Lady in Red (Talisman Ring #5) by Karen Hawkins

When a priceless treasure brings together . . .

Wealthy and powerful Marcus St. John, the Marquis of Treymount, must recover a lost family heirloom that is in the possession of Miss Honoria Baker-Sneed. All he needs to do is convince her to relinquish his treasure for a reasonable sum. But when he meets Honoria, he's surprised to discover she is as headstrong as she is beautiful.

Two unlikely hearts . . .

Honoria is astounded when Marcus shows up on her doorstep and arrogantly demands a ring that is rightfully hers. She agrees to return the heirloom, but on one condition: He must sponsor her sister into society—an idea Marcus considers absolutely preposterous.

Only love can decide the outcome.

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