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Orphaned and destitute, Lydia Fairchild is spending her time seeking solace in a world of canvases and watercolors. When her controlling brother decides to marry her off to the notorious “Beast of Brackenridge” to pay off mounting debts, she is left with little choice. Could this arrangement of convenience ever turn into blooming affection for Lydia? Having returned from a war that left him permanently scarred, Lord Alistair Hawthorne, Earl of Brackenridge, has three weeks to find a bride or lose everything. Still, the prospect of courting feels more dangerous than any battlefield. ...

Following the untimely death of her husband, Lady Eleanor Fairchild struggles to care for her young daughter, while retaining her estate and fortune. With her ambitious uncle seeking custody of her child, Eleanor has no time for the antics of love. Can an unexpected encounter with a reclusive Duke make her believe in second chances? Charles Wentworth, the brooding Duke of Ashford, has sworn off the affairs of the heart. Having tasted the bitter betrayal of his former love and the death of his father, he has shut himself away from society. Until one day, saving a little girl who is drowning ...

Miss Charlotte Harcourt has long believed herself a quiet piece on the chessboard of life, moved only when others required it. While her sister Arabella dazzles in glittering ballrooms, Charlotte lingers at the edges until a proposed match changes her family’s future forever. Can Charlotte continue to escape love when fate intervenes? Lord Adrian Sinclair, the Marquess of Ashcombe, enters the Season armored in duty, convinced that love is a luxury he can no longer afford. When he borrows his friend's identity to test the woman he is to court, he finds himself irreparably enamored with her...

Orphaned Alicia Shepherd makes her living through prying ancient secrets from the coast, while her sister’s illness turns every day into a struggle for survival. When a desperate noblewoman offers a fortune for Alicia to marry in her place, she does the unthinkable to save her sibling. Can love be the poor fossil huntress absolution or will pretense be her unraveling? Philip Rodlington, Marquess of Rodlington, has yet to forgive the sea for what it stole from him. Ruled by grief and pride, and pressed by his uncle to marry for an heir, he reluctantly agrees to an arrangement of ...

Miss Hannah Ballard is not looking for love. She has a fortune at her disposal and a passion for painting that outstrips the ladylike conventions of the day, and a man will only slow her down. However, when an intriguing invitation from the new Duke of Rutherford disrupts her quiet existence, Hannah finds herself torn. Will she give this mysterious man a chance, or let her preconceptions stand in the way? The newly appointed Duke of Rutherford, Simon Maddox, faces the challenge of restoring his dilapidated estate while grappling with his reluctance to embrace the responsibilities of his ...

After her father’s death, Sophia Bennett is left with nothing but piling debt. Getting a position as a governess to the Duke of Ravenshire's niece and nephew might be her only option to get out of this predicament. Could her meeting with the enigmatic master of the house be the start of the most improbable romance? Algernon Kingsley, Duke of Ravenshire, has never forgiven his sister for choosing love over duty and marrying a commoner. Now, with both her and her husband gone, he is left to raise their children—and confront memories he has long tried to forget. When the new governess he ...

Miss Catherine Abernathy may be the daughter of a viscount, but after her parents’ deaths, she became little more than a servant in her aunt’s household. Longing for freedom through a practical marriage, her plans are upended when a charming lord saves her from a speeding phaeton. But what future can she have with a nobleman who believes she’s a servant? Lord Benedict Blackwood, second son of a duke, is consumed with caring for his struggling family while trying to hold himself together. Offering a governess position to Cate, the captivating young woman he rescued, is meant to be an ...

As the eldest sister, Miss Annabel Hartwell would choose the pianoforte over any suitor. When her family’s demands for an advantageous match become unbearable, she must act before her younger sister pays the price. Will the promise of a gallery encounter lead her to real love, or will it prove to be another bargain of the heart? Gabriel Blackwood, heir to the Duke of Highmere, is drowning in heartbreak. Having sworn off love entirely, he would never believe that a mysterious veiled woman at a gallery could challenge everything he thought he knew about art and the yearnings of the heart. ...

Cast out from the only home she has ever known, Amelia Wilson is desperate to forge a path on her own. With nothing but false papers and a mysterious silver locket, she takes up a post as governess at Everleigh Manor. Can Amelia ignore the beating of her own heart when she meets the manor’s master, the charming Duke of Belvoir? Julian Everleigh never wanted to be the Duke of Belvoir. Trained for the sea, not society, he finds himself drowning in debts and his father’s cryptic last words. When he meets the new governess his sister employed, emotion comes into play. Will Julian choose to ...

Miss Cordelia Pruitt has no interest in love. After a painful heartbreak, she is determined to marry for practicality and pursue her true passion—baking. When her father arranges a match with a Duke, she agrees, but only if he does not expect her to conform to what is expected of a wife... Everett Coldwell, Duke of Ridgewood, values order, but Cordelia's defiance disrupts the life he has built to protect himself from painful memories. As he tastes her baking—and her charm—he begins to wonder if life with her might be sweeter than he could ever imagine. When Everett's brother returns ...

Selina Whitmore refuses to become another pawn in the aristocratic game of wealth and status, a decision influenced by her parents' loveless marriage. She believes true happiness lies beyond the reach of money and titles. Yet, when she meets a captivating man who lacks fortune, everything changes... Will Selina's conviction that love conquers all be tested? Christopher Blackwood, Duke of Clarence, never considered marriage until he laid eyes on Selina. Her disdain for the aristocracy forces him to pose as a commoner to win her heart. However, as he delves deeper into his deception, ...

Evangeline Nightingale has always eschewed the notion of marriage, having witnessed its failures in her own family lineage. Instead, she has devoted her life to the noble pursuit of healing, becoming renown for her miraculous abilities from a young age. Yet, when she crosses paths with Lord Leonard Campbell, her courage is put to the ultimate test. Unveiling a sinister plot, she must tread carefully to protect her blossoming affection for him… Will she untangle the truth before danger consumes them both? Lord Leonard Campbell, Duke of Somerset, is burdened by the recent loss of his ...

Lady Harriet Lockwood has never been one to follow the rules. While society expects embroidery and polite conversation, she prefers painting, and sharp wit. Yet, when an offhand remark at a ball sparks scandal, Harriet’s reputation teeters on the brink. Can a fake courtship with the very man she has secretly admired, salvage her? Edward Sinclair, the newly titled Duke of Wexcombe, faces a crumbling estate and a demanding mother who wants him to marry for wealth. Helping Harriet, his best friend’s sister, is meant to be a favor, but the more time they spend together, the harder it ...

In the aftermath of her father’s tragic passing and the complete loss of her once-secure future, Charlotte Fitzroy finds herself at a crossroads. With her future in jeopardy, she turns to the one person who has always stood by her side—Colin Benedict, Duke of Pellington, her childhood confidant and unspoken love... Can she suppress her long-hidden feelings as she asks him for help, aware that their renewed closeness could either save or shatter her heart? Colin Benedict, Duke of Pellington, is stunned when Charlotte reappears in his life, vulnerable and in need. Struggling with his own ...

Lady Margaret Gilson dreams of escaping a forced marriage, but her parents have already chosen Lord Ian Ryan as her future husband. Desperate for a way out, and with the festive season fast approaching, Margaret seeks any excuse to delay the union, hoping for a Christmas miracle to change her fate. Lord Jacob Samuels, Earl of Hampton and the rightful heir to Ian's temporarily claimed fortune has returned to England after eight years. Finding his family estate in ruins, Jacob hides his identity and begins a secret investigation. During a lavish Christmas ball, he crosses paths with the ...

Amidst the ruins of her family's fortune, Genevieve Dalrymple confronts the harsh truth that a strategic marriage may be their only salvation. Yet, in the glittering world of potential suitors, it is Nathaniel, the elusive Duke Montclair, a figure from her childhood, who ignites a spark within her. Drawn to him despite the haunting whispers of tragedy, Genevieve reaches out for his help, unknowingly setting in motion a dance of mystery and romance that defies societal norms. Can Genevieve unravel his melancholy and lift the shadows that cloak his soul? Nathaniel Ravenwood, a brooding ...

Seamstress by day, songstress by night- Serena Yelverton thrives in the duality of her intriguing life. However, her world takes an unexpected turn when her long-lost mother falls ill, prompting Serena to confront the unanswered questions of her past. As she unravels the truth behind her mother's departure and uncovers her own family's deceit, Serena finds herself drawn to Aldebourne Manor and its enigmatic master, Adrian, Duke of York. She now must decide between running away to protect her world or staying by Adrian and risking the exposure of her carefully constructed life... Adrian ...

Isabella Lynn Monroe, a modest lady's maid with a heart full of dreams, is thrust into a perilous game of deception when her imperious mistress forces her into an identity switch. One fateful night, disguised as a noblewoman, Isabella crosses paths with Daniel, the dashing Earl of Duncaster. However, their connection is abruptly severed when Isabella is falsely accused of theft and dismissed from her post. Will Isabella ever be able to clear her name, or will she remain lost to the Earl forever? Daniel, a nobleman burdened by a painful secret, longs for true love but is convinced no woman ...

Charlotte Fairfax has never followed the rules. Spirited and reckless, she dreams of adventure beyond London’s rigid society. When a scandal threatens her future, an unexpected proposal from the man she has secretly loved for years offers salvation. Soon though, pretending feels far too real…. Lord Sebastian Whitmore is a man of duty, not desire. With a crumbling estate and family obligations, love is a luxury he cannot afford. However, when a reckless bargain ties him to Charlotte, her wild spirit shatters his careful world. She is chaos and unpredictability… and suddenly, the only ...

Lady Valerie Balfour refuses to let society define her. Thrust into London's dazzling, stifling Season, she is expected to impress, charm, and conform. However, her free spirit craves more. When her brother's brooding friend becomes an unexpected ally, their stolen glances, shared laughter, and secret letters ignite a flutter she never anticipated… Sebastian Montague, Earl of Silverton, carries the weight of his title like a chain. Bound by duty and shadowed by loss, he has resigned to a life of solitude. However, Valerie's sparkling wit and unyielding fire draw him in, awakening feelings...