What do you do when everyone around you has what you want but can’t have? For Sophie Lefebvre, the answer was simple - accept the position as governess to the pompous Earl of Wycliff’s sister, Gertrude. Rude, arrogant and absorbed with his wealth, his presence is a hard task to endure, but far better than the pain of watching others have what she cannot. Claveston St. John, Earl of Wycliff, was smitten the moment he laid eyes on Lady Tate’s companion at the wedding of his good friend, William Pierce. When in jest he offered her a job as his sister’s governess, he never imagined she ...

A uncertain future for a lady…an arrogant Earl…will they find a way to a happy ever after? Sent to be her aunt’s companion by an impoverished father, Miss Honora Gregory struggles against disappointment and loneliness. Now in London, Honora’s aunt seeks only her own entertainment and Honora is forced into the background. Blunt and forthright, she does not hide her true opinion despite her lowly status. When her aunt gives her one evening, one opportunity of finding a gentleman to court her, Honora knows exactly which gentleman in particular she will make certain to avoid – the ...

A quiet companion…an arrogant Earl…will she save him from a trap? Being a handsome, high-titled gentleman in London made Jonathan’s first summer in London as the Earl of Havisham a great success. Returning to the city again for yet another summer, he hopes that he will find the same attentions and pleasures as before. Unfortunately, his mother decides she also wants to join him and insists upon bringing her quiet and rather dull companion – a companion that Jonathan has never met. Miss Deborah Fullerton has been a companion to Lady Havisham for the last three years and knows all too...

Can Viscount Harrogate be trusted? Sarah can’t be sure and too much is at stake to be wrong. The newly titled Viscount Daniel Harrogate has just returned from war. Having fought against Napoleon’s forces, he makes his way to London with a task still to complete. The Duke of Abernyte must be found and a message relayed – but Daniel cannot find him. When he meets the beautiful Miss Graham, cousin to the Duke, he begins to grow suspicious of her, certain that she is hiding something from him. Miss Sarah Graham knows the Duke is involved in important matters for the King but she must also...

A widowed Lady, a charming Earl, and a tantalizing bet. Can the uncatchable Earl change his ways and capture Lady Julianna's heart? Having been widowed for the last three years, Lady Julianna Carsington has come to London for Christmas to seek out good company and enjoyment, while secretly hoping her heart might be stolen away by a worthy gentleman. Lord Wessex, however, is an entirely unsuitable gentleman and as much as he might try to catch her eye, Julianna is determined not to give him even a single glance. Andrew, the Earl of Wessex, is determined to garner Lady Carsington’s interest...

One newly impoverished Marquess meets one relentlessly inquisitive Lady. Lady Sarah has already lost one gentleman close to her and finding herself interested in a gentleman bearing an injury is not a wise choice – particularly when she discovers that he is heavily impoverished. Her heart refuses to be pulled away, however, and she begins seeking him out all the more. Gideon, Marquess of Stoneleigh, has a problem to solve: someone injured him and stole a great deal of his wealth through less than scrupulous means. To regain his fortune, Gideon must put all of his efforts into solving the ...

Ann Knorr is just a companion…will she become a spinster or find the love she is looking for? Ann Knorr is just a companion to Lady Spencer during her first London Season. She has the grace and skill to smooth over societal faux pas which unexpectedly becomes essential in managing Lady Spencer’s eccentricities. Where will she go after the London Season? Will she become a true spinster? Everton Cormick promised Claveston, Lady Gertrude’s brother, that he would look out for his sister during the Season, plus he tries to mind his younger brother as well. In doing so, he travels in the ...

Viscount Pottinger lost his fortune. Miss Tara Shaw could lose her reputation. Could they gain a future together? Viscount James Pottinger wants to return to his estate and hide away. Yes, he has lost a great deal of his fortune but the circumstances were deeply embarrassing. Only on the encouragement of his friends does he return, hoping beyond hope that he can recover some of his wealth but keep what occurred a secret. Miss Tara Shaw knows what she saw that night but cannot tell a single soul for fear of losing her reputation. Having lost a personal item on that fateful night, she must ...

A lady afraid of her cruel and dangerous brother…will she have the courage to do the right thing? Lady Violet is afraid. Her brother has always been cruel but there is something even darker going on within his house. Terrified and yet determined not to sit idly by while her brother enacts his plan, Violet forces herself to intervene. The handsome gentleman is none other than the Duke of Abernyte and Violet finds herself beginning to lose her heart, even though she knows such a thing can never be. Matthew is quite certain that his time at war will help him with his responsibilities back in...

On the run from an unwanted marriage, Lady Albina finds out it is difficult to hide for long. Patrick, the Marquess of Addenbrook, delights in showing off his wealth and his possessions and the excellent company he keeps. Irritated by the arrival of his nephew, whom he has been forced to care for, Patrick quickly hires a governess and intends to continue on with his life just as it has been before, only to find himself slowly becoming distracted by the young governess’ presence in the house. Lady Albina has been forced to run from her family’s estate. Hiding her true name and seeking ...

“Earnestly awaiting your return, Marianne Weston” Every letter to Lord Philip Galsworthy from his waiting bride closed with the same words. And they always made his heart sink. He knew the words were not for him, but for their families who took great delight in reading the correspondence between them. In truth, Marianne had told him in secret, with great relief to himself, that she too was not excited by the long-held expectation of their marriage. And so, by excusing himself through duty to King and Country, Lord Philip Galsworthy managed to hold off the wedding for a year with hopes ...

The Duke’s refusal to give to poor widows on St. Thomas’ Day has repercussions he can’t imagine! Can he find love with Miss Moir who rectified his error in an unusual way? Miss Augusta Moir is horrified when the Duke of Meyrick, their host, refuses to give any gifts to the poor on St. Thomas’ day. When the same impoverished widows come again, she takes matters into her own hands and gives away the Duke’s things without his knowledge… only for the Duke to begin searching for one prized possession. Edward, the Duke of Meyrick, dislikes Christmas time. Hosting the Christmas ...

A wager between a governess and a viscount… what will be the consequences? Being foisted with not one but two children is one thing, but to be sent their governess also is quite another! Viscount Edmund Wollaston has promised to care for his brother’s children for a short while but did not realize just how much they would disrupt his carefully ordered life. Unhappy, he decides to send the governess and the children away, only for the governess herself to beg him to change his mind. Miss Tabitha Raikes never expected to have to make a wager with a viscount! Knowing that to return to her ...

Miss Lilly wasn't looking for love, but love searched her out. Miss Lilly is supposed to be preparing for marriage. In fact, it is all her father and brothers ever seem to talk about. But she is the daughter of the Viscount de Chagnie; her match will be made for her, and Lilly is no hurry to add another man to her world. James Cavendish, the Duke of Salisbury, is new to his title and already tired of the sycophants and parasites that multiply with each new dinner party. When he arrives at the spring revelry, the duke is already sour to the idea of enduring another Season. That is, until he ...

To save her reputation, she must marry. After being rejected by Harlan Strandhurst, Lady Cleo’s choice of husbands is limited. Plus, her heart still belongs to Harlan. Despite that, her horrible brother gives her no choice but to marry Author Dunway—Harlan’s best friend. Author Dunway has secretly held affection for Lady Cleo for years. In a bid to save her reputation—and get save her from her brother—he steps up and offers to marry her. His hope is that one day she’ll come to care for him. Once married, Author tries everything he can to win her over, only to find that Lady Cleo...