Madeline Martin

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About Madeline Martin

Madeline Martin is a New York Times and International Bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance.

She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions), two incredibly spoiled cats and a man so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves research and travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany.

Check out her website for book club visits, reader guides for her historical fiction, upcoming events, book news and more: https://madelinemartin.com

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The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II Apr 6, 2021

by Madeline Martin

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.”

—KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.

Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.

“A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.”

—JILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life

“A love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world together when it’s falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the top tier of historical fiction novelists.”

—KAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of Paris

Don't miss Madeline Martin's newest historical novel, The Librarian Spy.

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The Librarian Spy: A Novel of World War II Jul 26, 2022

by Madeline Martin

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“Readers will be on the edge of their seats…. A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope.” –Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America’s library spies of World War II.

Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence.

Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by members of the Resistance. It’s a job usually reserved for men, but in the war, those rules have been forgotten. Yet she knows that the Nazis are searching for the press and its printer in order to silence them.

As the battle in Europe rages, Ava and Elaine find themselves connecting through coded messages and discovering hope in the face of war.

“Uplifting, inspiring and suspenseful, this is one to savor!” –Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Riviera House

“Madeline Martin is a fantastic author. The Librarian Spy is a stunning tour de force of historical fiction.” –Karen Robards, author of The Black Swan of Paris

For more historical fiction from Madeline Martin, don't miss The Last Bookshop in London.

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How to Tempt a Duke: A Regency Historical Romance (The London School for Ladies Book 1) Dec 1, 2019

by Madeline Martin

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A lady’s lessons…
…in temptation!

When her almost fiancé proposes to someone else, Lady Eleanor is suddenly the talk of the ton! With her family in financial dire straits, Eleanor must marry before the end of the Season. Secret lessons with Charles, the dashing, infuriating—and devastatingly charming—Duke of Somersville, should help Eleanor shake off her shameful Ice Queen moniker. But how can she tempt a prospective husband when it’s the duke who ignites her desire?

The London School for Ladies
Book 1 — How to Tempt a Duke
Book 2 — How to Start a Scandal

“Add danger and mystery to a wonderful romance and you have…the perfect book! The writing, as always, is superb and the characters are complex and robust.” - Flippin’ Pages, Book Blog on How to Tempt a Duke

“5 stars! [Madeline Martin] is a master at plots and complex characters, while I had my assumptions, she surprised me with many twists and turns I never saw coming, and her heroes have so many layers, they are just perfect with their flaws and strength.” — Elodie is Reading, Book Blog on How to Tempt a Duke

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The Highlander's Stolen Bride (Highland Alliances Book 3) Mar 29, 2022

by Madeline Martin

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A dramatic enemies-to-lovers romance from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin!

From dutiful bride…

To the laird’s unwilling hostage!

Kidnapping Elspeth MacMillan on her way to an arranged marriage is the only way for new laird Calum Campbell to avoid more bloodshed and bargain peace for his people. Calum expects her fury but doesn’t expect the feisty lass to break through his defenses into his heart. With war waging between their families, will they ever be able to yield to love?

From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Highland Alliances

Book 1: The Highlander's Substitute Wife by Terri Brisbin
Book 2: The Highlander's Tactical Marriage by Jenni Fletcher
Book 3: The Highlander's Stolen Bride by Madeline Martin

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The Earl's Hoyden (Wedding a Wallflower Book 1) Jan 18, 2022

by Madeline Martin

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From New York Times Bestselling Author Madeline Martin comes the first book in a playful Regency series where the girls of Lady Finch’s Finishing School grow into ladies who have no intention to ever marry...

A wallflower no one wants…

Miss Hannah Bexley is a friend to everyone and would be the perfect bride, if only she wasn’t such a hoyden. Perhaps that is why no man has made an offer of marriage…

Not that it matters. The life of a country spinster will do quite nicely.

That is until she’s approached by the Earl of Brightstone to assist him in becoming more appealing in his search for a wife. She readily agrees. After all, they would never suit.

Not when he follows the rules and she breaks them.
Not when he overthinks everything and she’s so very impulsive.
Not when he’s looking to marry and she knows she’ll never receive a proposal.

But hearts have a way of defying even the most pedantic minds and opposites often create the brightest sparks…

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Leila's Legacy: A Scottish Medieval Romance (Borderland Ladies Book 5) Oct 15, 2019

by Madeline Martin

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From USA Today Bestselling Author Madeline Martin comes the final steamy, suspenseful Borderland Ladies full-length novel...

SHE IS DESTINED TO LOVE HIM…
Lady Leila Barrington is the youngest daughter of the Earl of Werrick. While she has always known she is loved, she still carries the guilt of her birth and feels set apart from her sisters—not only in appearance, but also by the visions that haunt her. In a world where fear and superstition rule, her gifts may cost her everything, including her life. But when she has a premonition of the great pestilence, she knows she will not be able to turn her back on the sick and dying. Not even after she sees her own death at the hands of the man she is fated to love.

HE IS DESTINED TO KILL HER…
After his father was cursed by a witch and died, Niall Douglas devoted himself to living an honorable life, one of such ferocity and determination that he became known as the Lion. As Deputy to the Keeper of Liddesdale in the debatable lands, he swore to protect the people. When rumors circulate that a witch is responsible for causing the great illness, nothing will stop Niall from bringing her to justice. However, once he has arrested Lady Leila, he finds her to be an incredible beauty with admirable strength and spirit—a woman who consumes his thoughts and turns his blood to fire.

WHICH DESTINY WILL THEY CLAIM?
With desolation and death surrounding them, will terror and fallacy tear them apart, or will their passion overcome prejudice and prove that love is enough to save them all?

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Faye's Sacrifice (Borderland Rebels Book 1) Jun 23, 2020

by Madeline Martin

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Dangerous lands yield dangerous rebels in Madeline Martin's steamy, suspenseful spin-off series from the Borderland Ladies.

HE WANTS TO LOVE HER...
Ewan Sutherland, Chieftain of the Sutherland clan, needs an heir, especially with his uncle intent on claiming the chieftainship. After an unsuccessful first marriage, Ewan is determined to avoid making the same mistakes--a feat made all the more difficult by the threats pushing him into marriage with his new bride. But the woman he married is not the same as the girl he once knew, and his new wife stirs an unexpected blaze of passion within him.

YET SHE HAS CLOSED HER HEART...
Faye Fletcher had no plans to marry, as she knows love brings the deepest hurt. But when her grandfather drags her to the Highlands, she's forced to wed in order to save her sisters. Ewan is brave and handsome and ignites a desire inside her that burns brighter than anything she's ever imagined possible. Despite the fire of attraction between them, she's determined to keep her wounded heart locked away.

CAN THEIR LOVE TRULY CONQUER ALL?
When family betrayals and enemy conspiracies threaten to ruin any chance they have of a blissful life together, will Faye let the pain of her past keep her sealed off, or will Ewan's patience and love guide them to happily ever after?

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Earl of Kendal: Wicked Earls Club (Matchmaker of Mayfair Book 5) Jan 19, 2021

by Madeline Martin, Wicked Earls' Club

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HE HAS A REPUTATION FOR BEING A SCOUNDREL…
Adolphus Merrick, Earl of Kendal, has a past he isn’t proud of, one that could have seen him hanged. Now the gaming hell owner of Mercy’s Door has an even greater secret, one he is so determined to protect that he’ll even do the unthinkable: get married. For a man who doesn’t trust easily, his alluring intended has a way of breaking through his guard and edging into his heart.

SHE IS A BIT OF A HOYDEN…
Lady Sophia Stopford lives her life to the fullest. At least, she did until her father insists that she wed one of his colleagues. She’ll do anything to get out of marrying, including escaping for a thrilling new venture. However, the very man who gave her the idea is now insisting that she return to London as his wife. And while she wants to resist, her attraction to the enigmatic Earl of Kendal has her curiosity piqued and her desire aflame.

TOGETHER THEY WILL CAUSE QUITE THE SCANDAL…
From ballrooms to gaming hells and into the wilds of Scotland, two people who don’t want marriage but can’t seem to resist one another will tumble headlong into an adventure that will change everything. When danger lurks and realities become bleak, can the spark of passion light their way? Or will love and hope be eternally lost to them both?

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Marin's Promise: A Scottish Medieval Romance (Borderland Ladies Book 1) May 28, 2019

by Madeline Martin

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From New York Times and International bestselling author Madeline Martin is a steamy, suspenseful full-length novel in her Borderland Ladies series where dangerous lands make dangerous ladies...

A LADY WHO WILL DEFEND HER FAMILY AND HER CASTLE...
Lady Marin Barrington, eldest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters, is a born protector. Not only has she taken on the role of mistress of the castle and caregiver to her sisters upon their mother's death, she also acts in her father's stead while he is serving the king abroad. Dedicated and resolute, failure is never an option for her. So, when a reiver forces his way into the castle, Marin won't surrender easily and takes it upon herself to kill the usurper. Except plans go awry when passions are awoken and matters get complicated.

A MAN WHO MUST SUCCEED NO MATTER THE COST...
Bran Davidson's sister is going to be hanged, unless he agrees to take Werrick Castle. Ever a pawn in a rich man's game, Bran has no choice but to force his way into Werrick on behalf of the Scottish Middle March Warden. He quickly discovers getting into the castle is the easy part. Dealing with its mistress, however, will take every ounce of cunning and determination he can muster, especially when she turns his blood to fire.

A PROMISE THAT CHANGES IT ALL...
In a game where desperation and love dictate the lives of many, a simple promise can change the tide of favor and open the door to pleasure and danger alike.

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How to Start a Scandal: USA Today Bestselling Author (The London School for Ladies Book 2) Aug 1, 2020

by Madeline Martin

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From Waterloo…
…to the spotlight of the ton!

Days after returning from the battlefields, Seth Sinclair finds himself in a glittering ballroom with one tedious task: finding a wife. He must put aside the military and prove his worth as the new Earl of Dalton. The only problem? Lady Violet Lavell, the one woman he can’t keep his eyes off, who knew him before he went to war. How can he be worthy of her now he’s become so changed by the horrors of battle…?

The London School for Ladies
Book 1 — How to Tempt a Duke
Book 2 — How to Start a Scandal

“Add danger and mystery to a wonderful romance and you have…the perfect book! The writing, as always, is superb and the characters are complex and robust.” - Flippin’ Pages, Book Blog on How to Tempt a Duke

“5 stars! [Madeline Martin] is a master at plots and complex characters, while I had my assumptions, she surprised me with many twists and turns I never saw coming, and her heroes have so many layers, they are just perfect with their flaws and strength.” — Elodie is Reading, Book Blog on How to Tempt a Duke

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Earl of Oakhurst: Wicked Earls Club (Matchmaker of Mayfair Book 4) Nov 12, 2019

by Madeline Martin, Wicked Earls' Club

( 140 )

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CAN A WOMAN WHO DOESN’T WANT A HUSBAND
When she had her come out, Lady Penelope Keats was one of the most sought-after debutantes of the season. But now, years later and by her own choosing, Penelope is still unmarried. She has little interest in love and prefers to spend her time at St. Thomas’s hospital in pursuit of medical knowledge and helping others. However, staying unwed when one’s mother is a notorious matchmaker is no easy feat.

AND A MAN WHO DOESN’T WANT A WIFE
Through unfortunate circumstances, James MacKenzie is the new Earl of Oakhurst, a title he never expected or wanted. When he is summoned by his only living relative, his grandmother the Dowager Countess of Oakhurst, to attend to her in London so that she might instruct him on his duties as earl, including finding a bride, he reluctantly complies. Upon arrival, he finds the older woman ill and in need of medical attention. When his grandmother proves difficult and resistant to help, he allows Lady Penelope’s aid in treating her.

MAKE THE PERFECT MATCH?
When both learn of the other’s lack of desire for love, they know the best chance to escape those seeking to wed them is to come to an agreement—one that will free them both from the pressures of matchmaking. But a marriage of convenience doesn’t imply a marriage without passion. As their feelings eventually warm toward one another, old enemies emerge and threaten everything they have worked for. Will they be able to draw strength from their blossoming love to defeat those who seek to destroy them, or will they deny their feelings and lose one another forever?

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Drake's Honor (Borderland Rebels Book 4) Jun 15, 2021

by Madeline Martin

( 62 )

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From New York Times Bestselling Author Madeline Martin comes the exciting conclusion of her steamy, suspenseful Borderland Rebels series where dangerous lands yield dangerous rebels...

HIS HONOR IS WITHOUT QUESTION…
Drake Fletcher has spent his entire life keeping his family safe, but has always clung to the desire to become a knight, like his father. Despite prejudices working against him and a country at war, his dreams may finally be within his grasp. But his journey to knighthood is interrupted by a woman with flashing green eyes and a sharp wit, one who has found a way to waver the most stoic of men.

HER HONOR IS IN QUESTION…
Greer MacPherson’s brother has been arrested and though she suspects foul play, no one will bother to listen. Not when she is a woman of such little consequence. In order to save him, she must resort to the skills she’s had to rely on most of their lives: scheming and a sleight of hand. But when a heroic warrior rescues her, she finds she’s not only drawn to his ability to keep her safe on the road, the man of such lofty morals also makes her thoughts turn wicked.

CAN LOVE BE THEIR COMMON GROUND?
Where one sees honor, the other sees deceit. Even as passion ignites between them, so too does betrayal. But amid a maelstrom of danger and lies, can love sway the scales of justice?

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