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Maya Rodale

    Maya Rodale is the author of numerous smart and sassy romance novels. A champion of the genre and its readers, she also penned a non-fiction work explaining the notorious reputation of romance novels. She is a co-founder of a national reading series devoted to romantic fiction.

    At the Duke's Wedding
    At the Christmas Wedding
    The Mad Girls Of New York
    At the Summer Wedding
    Lady Miss Penny Goes to Lunch
    Find Your Happy Place: A Book of Mindful Activities
    • 2022

      The Mad Girls Of New York

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(2221)Add rating

      One of Amazon’s Best Books of 2022 So Far! “Gloriously recommended.” —Historical Novel Society A gripping and compelling novel based on the true story of fearless reporter Nellie Bly, who will stop at nothing to prove that a woman’s place is on the front page. In 1887 New York City, Nellie Bly has ambitions beyond writing for the ladies pages, but all the editors on Newspaper Row think women are too emotional, respectable and delicate to do the job. But then the New York World challenges her to an assignment she'd be mad to accept and mad to refuse: go undercover as a patient at Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum for women. For months, rumors have been swirling about deplorable conditions at Blackwell’s but no reporter can get in—that is, until Nellie feigns insanity, gets herself committed and attempts to survive ten days in the madhouse. Once inside, Nellie befriends her fellow patients who help her uncover shocking truths about the asylum. It’s a story that promises to be explosive—but will she get out before rival reporters get the scoop? From USA Today bestselling author Maya Rodale comes a witty, energetic and uplifting novel about a woman who defied convention to become the most famous reporter in Gilded Age New York. Perfect for fans of hidden histories about women who triumph.

      The Mad Girls Of New York
    • 2022

      At the Summer Wedding

      Shocking, Unpredictable, and Utterly Romantic

      • 442 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a lavish wedding, the story explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of relationships among the wealthy. Characters navigate personal struggles and societal expectations, revealing secrets and desires that challenge their connections. As the celebration unfolds, unexpected twists and emotional revelations test their bonds, ultimately leading to profound transformations and choices that shape their futures.

      At the Summer Wedding
    • 2020

      The ultimate mindfulness activity book for 5-8 year-olds. Includes more than 200 stickers! Jam-packed with exercises to help children manage their breath, thoughts, and feelings, this is the perfect activity book for those seeking tranquility in our turbulent times. Split over two sections that focus on mindfulness and emotions, Find Your Happy Place aims to help kids find calm, be present, and make sense of the jumble of feelings within. Each section is bursting with puzzles, games, drawing prompts, things to color, stickers, and other fun activities!

      Find Your Happy Place: A Book of Mindful Activities
    • 2020

      Learn to dine out like the (usually) well-behaved pup the Lady Miss Penny, as she shares her 10 Restaurant Rules in this delightfully unruly story of dinner dos and don'ts! The Lady Miss Penny loves doing all sorts of things with her best friend, Milady but she loves going out to eat the most! Lady Miss Penny knows just how to behave at a restaurant. She can SIT, STAY, and PLAY like the very best pup. But when Lady Miss Penny invites all her animal friends to dinner at the fancy restaurant, she has to teach them all the Restaurant Rules from scratch. And they're not very good at following the rules... Who knew table manners could be so fun? Lady Miss Penny's comical dos and don'ts are sure to bring giggles as kids learn to recite her catchy 10 Restaurant Rules!

      Lady Miss Penny Goes to Lunch
    • 2020

      An Heiress to Remember

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(624)Add rating

      Beatrice Goodwin left Manhattan a duchess and has returned a divorcڳee, ready to seize control of her fate and the family business. Goodwin's Department Store, once the pinnacle of fashion, has fallen from favor thanks to Dalton's, its glamorous competitor across the street. But this rivalry has a distinctly personal edge... For Wes Dalton, Beatrice has always been the one--the one who broke his young heart by marrying a duke, and now, the one whose cherished store he plans to buy just so he can destroy it. It's the perfect revenge against a family who believed he'd never be good enough for their daughter--until Beatrice's return complicates everything... While Goodwin's and Dalton's duel to be the finest store in Gilded Age Manhattan, Beatrice and Wes succumb to a desire that has only deepened with time. Adversaries by day, lovers by night, both will soon have to decide which is sweeter: winning the battle or thoroughly losing their hearts..

      An Heiress to Remember
    • 2019

      Some Like It Scandalous

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(513)Add rating

      They are sworn enemies… Theodore Prescott the Third, one of Manhattan’s Rogues of Millionaire Row, has really done it this time. The only way to survive his most recent, unspeakably outrageous scandal is marry someone respectable. Someone sensible. Someone like Daisy Swann. Of all the girls in Gilded Age Manhattan, it had to be her. Pretending to be lovers... Daisy Swann has plans and they do not involve a loveless marriage with anyone. But when a devastating family secret threatens to destroy her standing in society, suddenly a fake engagement with Theo is just the thing to make all her dreams come true. And now it’s time to kiss and make up… Daisy Swann aspires to sell cosmetics that she has created, but this brainy scientist needs a smooth talking charmer’s flair for words and eye for beauty to make it a success. Before long, Daisy and Theo are trading kisses. And secrets. And discovering that despite appearances, they might be the perfect couple after all.

      Some Like It Scandalous
    • 2018

      Duchess by Design

      • 371 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(153)Add rating

      In the first novel of Maya Rodale’s enthralling new series, an English duke vows to make an American seamstress his duchess... In Gilded Age Manhattan, anything can happen... Seeking a wealthy American bride who can save his family’s estate, Brandon Fiennes, the duke of Kingston, is a rogue determined to do the right thing. But his search for an heiress goes deliciously awry when an enchanting seamstress tumbles into his arms instead. ...and true love is always in fashion Miss Adeline Black aspires to be a fashionable dressmaker—not a duchess—and not even an impossibly seductive duke will distract her. But Kingston makes an offer she can’t refuse: join him at society events to display her gowns and advise him on which heiresses are duchess material. It’s the perfect plan—as long as they resist temptation, avoid a scandal, and above all do not lose their hearts.

      Duchess by Design
    • 2017

      It's Hard Out Here for a Duke

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.6(768)Add rating

      In the fourth novel of Maya Rodale's tantalizing series, a newly minted duke spends one night with his perfect woman...but can he win her for a lifetimeSome Mistakes... When American-born James Cavendish arrives in London tomorrow, he'll become the Duke of Durham.

      It's Hard Out Here for a Duke
    • 2017

      At the Christmas Wedding

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Amidst a snowstorm, three young women find themselves trapped in a castle teeming with charming lords. As the festive season unfolds, they embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and unexpected connections. The enchanting setting and the dynamic interactions between the ladies and lords promise a delightful holiday experience, where love and intrigue blossom in the most magical of circumstances.

      At the Christmas Wedding
    • 2016

      Lady Claire Is All That

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.8(90)Add rating

      In the third installment of Maya Rodale's captivating, witty series, a marquess finds his fair lady-but must figure out how to keep herHER BRAINS... Claire Cavendish is in search of a duke, but not for the usual reasons. As attractive as Fox is, he's of no use to Claire . But Claire has other ideas- shockingly steamy ones .

      Lady Claire Is All That