To keep her family home, she must find a husband. After the death of her father, Lady Eden’s uncle becomes the legal guardian of his estate. To her dismay, the only way he will allow her to keep her inheritance is to marry. Vowing to be the master of her own fate, Lady Eden proposes a proposition to the Honourable Harlan Strandhurst. Harlan Strandhurst has no interest in marriage—until his latest public fiasco hits his father’s last nerve. Now, disinherited and penniless, his lack of options has him more open-minded to the idea. Love was never part of the plan. It was simply a ...

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...

Lady Mary doesn’t trust her heart. Mary is tired of pining for the unobtainable Blake Gunther, so she recruits her brother’s help to match her with someone more suitable. The handsome Lord Templeton falls right into her hands and is eager to pursue her, only her heart is refusing to comply. Further complicating matters, Blake is treated like family and is there every time Mary turns around. After a few false rumors, Blake is cut off financially—until he marries. With no money to leave his parent’s estate, his only options are to marry someone in the neighborhood or let his mother ...

Hampton Hall's new owner has the villagers of St. Hampton Heath all aflutter - all except Lavinia Ellison. The reverend's daughter cares for those who are poor and sick, and the seventh Earl of Hawkesbury definitely does not meet that criteria. His refusal to take his responsibilities seriously, or even darken the door of the church, leave her convinced he is as arrogant and reckless as his brother - his brother who stole the most important person in Lavinia's world.

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 ...

As a young woman, Leah Penn-Leith fell hopelessly in love with Captain Fox Carnegie—the only irrational mark on her decidedly sensible life. Fox, unfortunately, did not return her regard. Their story should have ended there—Fox left for India and Leah returned home to Scotland to rear her much younger brothers. Twenty years later, Fox appears on Leah's doorstep—older, scarred, and world-weary—proposing a marriage of convenience between them.

Miss Belle Heartstone - heiress and savvy businesswoman - needs a husband. Immediately. As in, yesterday would not have been soon enough. Her mother's attempts at matchmaking have been disastrous. So Belle decides to solve the problem her way - survey the market and purchase the best groom available.

An Earl haunted by war…a companion in need of a family…can they both find what they need?Returning to London was never part of Hugh’s plan. As the new Earl of Brinsworth, he has been forced back to a life of duty but remains haunted by the memories of war. With his mother insistent on enjoying the London Season once more – with a companion in tow this time – Hugh is relieved when his help is required by an old friend. Yet he cannot help but notice the quiet companion who is now a part of his life, finding himself all the more intrigued by her gentle nature. Miss Clara Lockhart has...

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 ...

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 ...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Rose Grant doesn't know the world beyond her country home in Hampshire. Banned from a season in London, prohibited from attending social events, forbidden to see her own reflection, and allowed only vetted correspondence—Rose is desperate for a life free from her controlling aunt. When she stumbles into the Duke of Andover and meets his son, the Marquess of Stratfordshire, she discovers new feelings and the possibility of future happiness. Rose begins to see a way out of her dark world—much to her aunt’s dismay. Lord Colin ...

Join Lady Charlotte and her family and friends as they each find a second chance for a life full of love! Loving the Scarred Soldier Lady Charlotte Tate returns to her childhood home after the death of her husband. When nursing her former governess, she is drawn into her secrets and the truth no one dares to tell her. James Watts is cloistered in his family home to hide the facial scars from the war. When Charlotte returns home, he longs for more. Can this pair find love? Second Chance for Love Mary Durand was treated like a servant growing up but her father’s success propelled her into ...

Much to her father's dismay, Miss Amelia Buxton aspires to become a spinster, just like her eccentric aunt. Growing up with parents who married for every reason but love, she has never seen a joyful marriage. When Amelia requests a summer trip to the legendary waters of Brighton, her father allows her the excursion, but with one requirement: She must return engaged, or agree to the proposal of the man of his choosing.

Madalene Dowding was devastated when her mother died, leaving her all alone. To honor her mother's legacy, she decides to use part of her fortune to open an orphanage. When a teacher at the orphanage goes missing, Madalene takes it upon herself to start looking for her, even if it means taking her deep into the unsavory parts of London.

Newly returned from finishing school, Lady Juliette Thorndike is ready to debut in London society. Due to her years away, she hasn't spent much time with her parents, and sees them only as the flighty, dilettante couple the other nobles love. But when they disappear, she discovers she never really knew them at all. They've been living double lives as government spies-and they're only the latest in a long history of espionage that is the family's legacy.