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Lady Margaret Whitcombe solved the problem of the London marriage mart with one elegant deception. She invented a Scottish fiancé—brave, devoted, and permanently absent. When an unexpected inheritance brings her a Highland castle, she seizes her freedom and announces his tragic death- little did she know this imaginary beau would actually appear in her life... Major Alasdair MacLeod never meant to fall in love through letters written to another man. Nevertheless, while enduring years of war and solitude, Margaret’s words became his anchor and his quiet hope. When the letters stop, he ...

Lady Charlotte Fairweather has learned to survive unnoticed, eclipsed by a radiant sister and dismissed by society. However, one sharp-tongued encounter at a London ball places her directly in the path of the enigmatic Duke of Ravenswood, igniting instant friction. Yet, when Charlotte saves his life from a deadly attack, she discovers that even the coldest heart can be stirred… Haunted by his father’s suspicious death, Alexander Blackthorne, Duke of Ravenswood, returns to society determined to expose a killer. He trusts no one—until the brave wallflower who saved his life refuses to ...

Lady Anna Harcourt enters the Season resigned to her quiet fate as a spinster. Yet, when a brooding widower with three unsettled children steps unexpectedly into her life, she finds herself drawn into their struggles—and discovers a fragile hope she never believed her heart could claim… Alaric Ravenshaw, Earl of Merrowden, desires only order after deep loss. Yet, society’s whispers, his children’s fears, and the shadow of a controlling father-in-law clash with the gentleness Anna brings… Will her presence be enough to break down the defences he swore he would never abandon? As ...

Isabella de Ross never imagined her first London ball would end in ruin. A torn gown and a fateful moment force her into marriage with a duke she barely knows. Determined to protect her family, she accepts her new role— but how can she guard her heart from a husband who seems completely unavailable? Nathaniel Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, has sworn to never love again after his brother’s downfall. His union with Isabella offers only duty and protection—until her gentle resolve begins to soften his guarded heart. Yet, surrendering to her warmth may cost him the very heart he vowed to ...

Miss Gwenyth Cavanaugh has no intention of becoming a wife. She pours her heart into running her father’s respected textile business, determined to prove that her skill—not a husband—will secure her future. Yet, when an unexpected charming investor appears, Gwen’s carefully ordered world begins to unravel… Lord Matthias Dartmore never expected a sharp, spirited woman to unsettle him so completely. He only intended to invest in Cavanaugh & Sons, but Gwen’s brilliance, wit, and fierce independence are stirring feelings he cannot deny… As scandal brews and rivals strike, their ...

Margaret Whitmore has always kept her head down, surviving as best as she can under the care of indifferent relatives. An orphan with little fortune, she clings to her art, her memories, and the hope of a quieter life. When she learns she must marry the cold and forbidding Earl of Blackwood though, her carefully measured world is thrown into chaos… Henry Blackwood, Earl of Thornfield, built a life of control and duty after a childhood scarred by cruelty and loss. Practical, guarded, and unyielding, he chose a wife for reason, not passion. However, Margaret’s quiet strength, sharp mind, ...

Lady Flora Mackenzie refuses to marry for anything but love, no matter how urgently her brother insists. Proud of her Scottish roots, she escapes a suffocating London ball for the quiet of the stables—only to stumble upon a mysterious gentleman, an unfortunate accident, and a scandal that changes everything… Lord Alexander Huxley never wanted a wife, least of all one forced upon him by gossip. Fresh from the Royal Navy, he is bound by honour to marry the fiery Highland beauty. Her wit and courage stir something he thought long lost, even as the shadows of his past urge him to keep his ...

Clara Whitmore has no use for love. After witnessing her parents’ cold marriage, she vowed never to give her heart away. When her sister’s future depends on it though, she agrees to a false courtship with the one man who both infuriates and fascinates her, Lord James Harwood… James Harwood, heir to the Duke of Ashbourne, has loved and lost. Hoping to win back the woman who broke his heart, he joins a daring ruse with his friend’s fiery cousin, Clara. However, each moment with her blurs the line between pretence and true feelings… Bound by deception and drawn by longing, Clara and ...

Beauty of the ton, Lady Emmeline Dashwood is the perfect snob. Little did she know she would find her life irreversibly changed by being forced to marry the Duke of Silverwood, as an act of desperation to avoid scandal… Can the dashing Duke be her ultimate lesson in love and humility? Theodore Wycliffe, the Duke of Silverwood, is left with nothing but mountains of debt, after his father’s passing. With his mother pressuring him to marry for dowry, saving Emmeline’s life and reputation seems like the perfect chance. Can he truly fall for the capricious beauty, whose very charms so ...

The sophisticated Cassandra Rivers has always been an outcast in her family, finding herself at odds with the demands of the ton. Uninterested in balls and superficial conversations, she seeks solace in her books rather than the pursuit of a suitor. However, her unbearable mother’s pressure to marry and a fateful mistake bring Cassandra dancing by the side of a surprisingly interesting Lord. If only her sister would not suddenly become interested in him as well... Can Cassandra finally take a stand for her true desires and bravely pursue romance? Lucius Spencer, Duke of Richmond, a man of...

Rachel Middleton has always trusted her artist’s eye to reveal a person’s true nature. Αfter uncovering a diary that exposes generations of heartbreak, she vows never to surrender her freedom to love. That is, until a bleeding stranger collapses at her feet—and she finds herself holding the life, and heart, of a Duke in her hands… Evan Darby, the brooding Duke of Pembroke, is haunted by scandal, accused of killing his family. While trying to clear his name, he is viciously attacked and saved by a Marquess’s beautiful daughter. As she sees beyond the gossip and deep into his true ...

Lady Catalina Lancelot, returning from exile, seeks redemption and a fresh start. Unbeknownst to her, the man who shattered her childhood heart attempts to re-enter her life after six whole years. Navigating high society as a captivating lady was already challenging before the reappearance of her lost love… Struggling between the recently built walls around her heart and the vulnerable girl of the past, Catalina feels torn between the attention of eligible suitors and the lord who still captivates her spirit. Will she set aside her pain and allow her heart to lead her back to her first ...

Lady Eleanor Balfour is a woman who refuses to conform to what is expected of her. With her love for books and sharp intellect, she has never been one to fit society's expectations. Determined to remain true to herself, she is content with the prospect of spinsterhood. However, her family has other plans, insisting that London’s bustling social Season is her last chance to secure a husband. Just as Eleanor prepares for the familiar routine of disappointing introductions, a chance encounter with the brooding Duke of Devonshire changes everything. Can she defy her family and risk being ...

Phoebe Pollard's life has been marked by tragedy, as she was orphaned and left under the cold care of her aunt and uncle. Desperate to escape her cruel fate, she does not shy away from an unexpected marriage proposal by the mysterious Duke of Walsingham. With rumors swirling around her beau, Phoebe is thrust into a life she never imagined, next to a man whose world is filled with secrets. Despite the shadows of his past, she soon discovers a tender man under his reclusive demeanor, and sparks fly between them. Could true love ever arise from a union of convenience? The outcast Thomas ...

Lady Annalise Jameson, a kind-hearted bookworm, prefers the solace of the library over the company of potential suitors. Living under the oppressive watch of her cruel aunt, Annalise clings to the hope of one day marrying for love and escaping to her own fairytale. Yet, finding a husband who values her intellect proves more challenging than she ever imagined - until she meets the brooding Duke of Spaldwick at the local Statty Fair. Could it be that she is about to experience a love story better than the ones in her novels? Mason Montgomery, Duke of Spaldwick, is a reclusive scholar haunted ...

Miss Eleanor Whitaker has never blindly followed society’s rules. Pressured to marry for status, she longs for love instead. When a charming stranger sets her soul ablaze with intellect and unspoken connection, her heart stirs, until she discovers his true identity…. James Ashbourne, the Earl of Ashford, is tired of being sought for his title, not his heart. When Eleanor mistakes him for a humble stablehand, he embraces the chance to be seen as just a man. When the truth is revealed though, he risks losing the only woman who truly understands him... With society’s expectations closing...

Clarissa Langley finds solace in the melodies of her piano, the only constant in a world that sees her blindness as a weakness. Accepting a position as a music tutor, she enters the life of the reclusive Duke of Langley. From the very start, she senses his pain—she may not be able to see his scars, but she sees him in a way no one ever could…? Sebastian Wilmington, once London’s most sought-after Duke, hides behind the walls of his estate, scarred and bitter. However, Clarissa’s music stirs something profoundly deep within him. Against all reason, he finds himself drawn to her. ...

Tragedy leaves Lady Emmeline Honeyfield orphaned, homeless, and at the mercy of cruel relatives. Reduced to a servant in her own home, she clings to dreams of freedom. Yet, a magical dance with a masked stranger sparks hope—but can she ever reclaim the happiness she deserves? Frederick Ashburton, Marquess of Linslade, returns from war to investigate his late friend’s sister’s stolen inheritance. However, a masquerade ball brings him close with a masked beauty who captivates his mind and soul. Could she hold the key to the answers he seeks? As secrets unravel and danger looms, Emmeline...

Jane Ascot’s life is a suffocating cage of strict control and bleak prospects. Forced into an unwanted engagement, her future seems hopeless. Yet, everything changes when she's rescued from a bandit attack by the enigmatic Lord Pembroke. His presence ignites a spark in her heart, awakening a deep, unexplainable connection. As they grow closer, their bond becomes undeniable, despite her engagement to Baron Lancaster and Lord Pembroke’s lingering grief for his late wife. If only she knew that a sinister plot would soon threaten her chance at happiness… Nicholas Ashford, Marquess of ...

3 of my best-selling Regency romance stories! Delightful romances full of emotion, drama, action, plot twists, and of course, love! A Lady's Enchanting Neighbour After losing her beloved ones Audrey Fleming starts rebuilding her burnt house, experiencing life on her own. One day a puppy enters her home, along with her handsome neighbour Sir Samuel Allston, who occupies her dreamy thoughts, and her world blooms again. As the bond between them strengthens with Samuel teaching her about social etiquette, his mother is determined to destroy their romantic connection. With Samuel’s parents ...