Julia's Picks

Miss Julia from Oberlin Regional Library's Favorite Reads.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4  There are a total of 76 valid entries on the list.
Book cover for "The Duke and I"
Star rating for The Duke and I
Series:
Average Rating:
3.6 stars
Description:
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister--the lovely and almost-on-the-shelf--Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of the know the truth--it's all an elaborate ruse to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable ...
Book cover for "Persuasion"
Star rating for Persuasion
Average Rating:
4.2 stars
Description:
The romance between Captain Wentworth and Anne, the daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, seems doomed because of the young man's family connections and lack of wealth.
Book cover for "The truth about Lord Stoneville"
Star rating for The truth about Lord Stoneville
Series:
Average Rating:
5 stars
Description:
"In the two decades since a tragic 'accident' took the lives of his parents, Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, has survived the scandal surrounding that fateful night by living as an unrepentant rakehell. And with his grandmother vowing to disinherit him if he doesn't settle down and wed, he plans to fulfill the bargain in true Sharpe style -- by bringing home a fake fiancée from a brothel! But his scheme is derailed when he rescues an...
Book cover for "Wicked and the wallflower"
Star rating for Wicked and the wallflower
Series:
Average Rating:
3 stars
Description:
"When Wicked Comes Calling . . .When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees--on one condition. She's seen enough of the world to believe in passion, and won't accept a marriage without it. The Wallflower Makes a Dangerous Bargain . . .Bastard son of a duke and king of London's dark streets, Devil has spent a lifetime wielding power and seizing opportunity, and the...