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Eleanor Harcourt’s life crumbles with her father’s passing, leaving her burdened by financial ruin and a powerful suitor who seeks to manipulate her. She finds salvation in her charming neighbor William, who proposes a simple business arrangement that seems like the only way forward. Yet, what begins as a marriage of convenience soon grows complicated by unexpected emotions. William Claremont, the Earl of Westcott, has no desire to get married, but when his family’s future is at stake, his mother pressures him to find a suitable wife. The moment the fiery Eleanor enters his carefully ...

Sophia Longsbury’s life crumbles the moment her father is laid to rest. With her father’s promises shattered and her future no longer her own, she is thrust into a marriage she neither wants nor chooses. Determined to escape a life of submission, Sophia abandons her title and becomes a governess. Yet, in a world where duty binds her at every turn, how far will she go to reclaim her independence? Dominic Metcalfe, the Duke of Rackheath, is a grieving widower struggling to bridge the growing distance with his son. When another governess resigns, he desperately searches for someone who can...

Rushing back home from France, Eleanor Ashby finds her dying grandmother with one last wish: Eleanor must complete an impossible task before her twenty-first birthday or lose her place as the sole heir to the Ashby fortune. She only has eight weeks to succeed... After losing his wife and child, Nathaniel Pembroke, Duke of Devonshire, vowed never to love again. Yet, when his aunt invites Eleanor to stay at Pembroke Hall, Nathanie's resolve weakens as her beauty challenges him at every turn and his walls begin to crack. As they grow closer, Eleanor and Nathaniel must confront the weight of ...

Raised in a cold, scholarly home, Julia Hawthorne has always prized her independence and intellect, refusing to conform to society’s expectations of a dutiful wife. However, when her family forces her into marriage with the stoic Marquess of Wessex, she is thrust into a union that tests both her pride and her duty to protect the Ellington legacy. Gabriel Ellington, the Marquess of Wessex, a battle-hardened military officer turned reluctant aristocrat, was never meant to inherit his title. His marriage to Julia is a strategic move to protect his family’s lands from looming legal threats....

Ready to publish her first novel, Miss Anna Montclair knows she risks ruining her family’s reputation. When her father decrees that she must secure an engagement before her younger sister may wed the man she loves, Anna feels trapped. Just as all hope seems lost, an irresistible candidate comes her way, making her question if love and her passion for writing ever co-exist. Lucien Deverell, the Earl of Highmoor, is handsome, cultivated, and still healing from a troubled past, and he has no intention of taking a wife. As he returns to London to visit his ailing grandmother, he realizes it ...

Lady Charlotte "Lottie" Tate never fit society’s mold. Engaged to the reckless Lord George Courtenay, her world crumbles when he runs off with an opera singer, leaving her reputation in tatters. As her dreams of a love-filled future fade, Lottie is determined to carve her own path, no matter the cost… Alexander Courtenay, Marquess of Underwood, has always cleaned up after his brother, George. When his scandal leaves Lottie vulnerable, Alex offers marriage to save her honor. Though the fiery Lottie initially refuses, the more Alex gets to know her, the more he admires her strength and ...

Eleanor Whitcombe thought widowhood would free her from the misery of her marriage, but her troubles only deepen when she discovers the crushing debts her husband left behind. She vows not to depend on any man again, least of all her childhood friend, whose kindness would only fuel society’s scorn and threaten the fragile walls she has built around her heart. Henry Ashford, Duke of Pembroke, has loved the fiery Eleanor since the carefree days of their youth. Believing he was doing right by letting her choose another life, he has lived with regret ever since. Now, seeing her fight alone ...

Lady Eleanor Whitcombe, heiress to a vast fortune, has sworn never to marry, valuing her independence above all else. Raised by a father who encouraged her freedom, she vows to honor his legacy by living life on her own terms. However, what will happen when she finds herself in the path of a handsome duke searching for a bride? Henry Ashford, Duke of Wexford, inherited a dukedom and a crumbling estate, leaving him with one solution to his financial woes: marriage. Haunted by past betrayal, Henry is wary and closed off until Lady Eleanor arrives. Her sharp wit and independent spirit draw him...

After losing her parents, Lady Madeline Dunsmore is trapped in a life of servitude under her cruel aunt. Yet, when a chance encounter with a handsome Naval officer sparks an unexpected connection, she dares to hope for a future beyond the scullery. Could this mysterious captain be the one to change her fate? Captain Gregory Silsden, heir to a Dukedom, is reluctant to assume the responsibilities awaiting him at home. Yet, his encounter with Madeline on the city streets leaves him intrigued, sensing there is more to her than her maid’s attire suggests. As their paths cross again and their ...

Lady Penelope Cromwell, a bluestocking with dreams of schools for orphans and a spine of steel, never intended to marry for convenience. However, when a faulty door traps her with the brooding Duke of Ravenshollow, duty demands a swift, sensible wedding, turning a whisper into a tempest of gossip and attention. Sebastian Montclair, Duke of Ravenshollow, has long walled his heart behind grief and guilt. Yet, when honor compels him to shield Penelope’s name and restore his failing estate, her incisive mind and kindness shatter his solitude and make his wounded heart beat again. Sparks fly ...

Claire, once the spirited and scandalous belle of society, now lives a quiet life as a widow. At the funeral of her former lover’s father, she is shocked to see Dorian, the tempting man who shattered her heart six years ago after a passionate night in the stables. With his return, Claire must confront buried feelings and the devastating secrets that led to their separation. Will she find the strength to face the past and embrace a future filled with uncertainty? Dorian returns home as a wealthy yet melancholic Earl, burdened by his father’s death and haunted by memories of Claire. At ...

Mrs. Eleanor Vickering's life feels like a gilded cage. Married off to a man she never wanted, she now finds herself trapped in a grand but cold mansion, where each day blurs into the next. The silence and solitude amplify her loneliness, making her question if she will ever find happiness in a marriage she never chose. Yet, amidst the emptiness, a flicker of longing stirs within her—a yearning for a love she's never known. Can Eleanor ever grow to love the man she never intended to marry? William Vickering, her distant husband, is a seasoned sailor with a heart that belongs to the sea. ...

Lady Genevieve's entrance into high society is not merely defined by her elegance and grace; it is shrouded in the mystery of a scar from her past in Africa. Newly arrived in England, and unaware of the rumors surrounding his name, she instantly falls for the wicked Lord Philip. Soon, Genevieve's heart is caught in the tumultuous conflict between her irresistible attraction to him and the allure of a safer courtship offered by the honorable Lord Stirling. Will she choose safety over passion? Lord Philip made several bad investments, losing his father far too much money. Haunted by his ...

Livinia Campbell, a spirited governess, is sent far from home to tend to her duties. There, she discovers that the shadows lurking within the estate hold more than just the usual secrets. A dark family secret could turn out to be more trouble than she had bargained for. Despite the warnings and the foreboding atmosphere, Livinia feels an inexplicable pull toward the enigmatic Earl, Benedict Beaumont. With each glance, her heart races and passion sets a fire within her, so she decides to stay instead of running away. Will this decision prove to be her demise? Benedict Beaumont, Earl of ...

Among the ton’s desires behind masks of propriety, fiery Victoria Sinclair treads a delicate line between duty and desire. By day she follows the rigid expectations of aristocracy but by night she surrenders to her true passion: theatre, where she spins scandalous tales of spirited heroines and irresistible rakes. Yet, when her family’s and the elite’s norms force her into an arranged marriage with an unknown Lord, she finds herself trapped in a game of lost dreams and hidden passions. When she realises that her betroth knows her secret… Will she dare to confess the truth and ...

Lady Theodora Cary, harbors a trove of emotions behind her poised exterior. Orphaned at a tender age, the weight of guardianship for her sisters transformed her into a stern protector. Yet, in clandestine moments, her mind wanders to the thrill of horseback rides, the tantalizing touch of a lover, and the elusive promise of true, passionate love. Now, as the winds of change sweep through Winterheath with the arrival of the seductive Maxim Steele, Theo's guarded heart faces a formidable challenge... Is love worth the gamble? At twenty-seven, Maxim Steele, a charismatic rogue in pursuit of ...

Lady Eleanor Tamsworth never expected to become embroiled in scandal, but when society discovered her alone in a carriage with Lord Everton, she faced inevitable punishment. Ostracized and shunned, Eleanor's fate seems sealed when her father arranges a marriage to an old and unpleasant friend. Desperate to escape, Eleanor orchestrates a daring plan with her loyal lady's maid, fleeing into the heart of Cornwall with new identities and new lives. Will their disguise be enough to evade detection, or will their past catch up with them? Sebastian Blackthorne, Duke of Cornwall, mourned his wife's...

Lady Charlotte Huntington always trusted her parents, even when they arranged her marriage to a man she had never met. However, when the stern Duke of Richmond all but ignores her on their wedding day, Charlotte questions everything. Not only is she in a new home with a husband who neglects her, but she also has to deal with servants who seem less than keen to serve their new duchess. Refusing to be silenced, Charlotte confronts her husband, sparking an unexpected friendship that soon blossoms into love. Just as happiness seems within reach, a jealous brother-in-law threatens to tear them ...

Trapped in a loveless marriage and betrayed by her scheming sister-in-law, Miss Isabelle Sutton clings to her family's library, convinced that love exists only in books. Yet, beneath her quiet devotion burns a single goal: to destroy the Earl who stole her freedom. At forty-one, Lord Henry Montague, Earl of Ashford, seeks solace in the novels at the Evergreen Library, weary of meddling relatives and a loveless past. Yet, when the fiery Miss Sutton pulls him into a game of revenge, solitude is no longer an option. Their clashing worlds bring them to a crossroads: obey society's rules or risk...

Lady Aurelia Bartlett’s first Season is dazzling, but no one sees past her beauty. Desperate for real love, she flees to Kent for Christmas where she meets the brooding Duke of Lindon. He might just be the connection she’s longed for, but can their bond survive the ghosts of his past? After his ex-fiancée’s betrayal, Thomas Fitzroy, seeks peace, but Aurelia’s kindness stirs something in him he thought was lost. As they grow closer, the Duke wonders if he can trust love again, or if the past will always haunt him... As Christmas approaches, their budding connection faces its biggest...