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Miss Rosalind Thorne manages the family estate until her brother comes of age, while secretly running a school for village girls—a scandal that could destroy her reputation. Duty and survival are all that matter, until her headstrong brother gets himself into an accident on their neighbor’s property, she is forced to come face-to-face with the reclusive viscount who lives there. Will this chance meeting change her life forever? Adrian Sarre, Viscount Marwood, carries the weight of war and personal tragedy, choosing withdrawal and solitude over society. When the fiery Rosalind ...

Lady Arabella Simpkin once had a forbidden love, a love she had to give up due to her father's wishes. After four years, her convictions begin to waver, and while her soul still craves the man she cast aside, his sudden return to town shakes her world. As she reunites with her lost love, their desires spark anew. As if that weren't enough, a family scandal, concealed in secrecy, threatens to destroy her brother's betrothal and her carefully constructed life. Can the past destroy all of Arabella’s hopes for a future by the side of a Lord? Earl Edward Jameson, heir to a powerful duke, once ...

After their parents’ deaths, Eliza Whitby’s only hope lies in an old marriage contract binding her sister to the Duke of Sutherland. She never expected to marry a duke, much less in her sister’s place, but when she runs away days before the wedding, Eliza makes a desperate choice. With creditors closing in, she steps into a marriage never meant for her, trying to keep her identity hidden while discovering a place and feelings she never imagined. Christopher Grey, the Duke of Sutherland, has no interest in marriage or the wife left behind at his estate right after their wedding. Yet, ...

Miss Aurelia Finch returned to London only to guide her young cousin through her first London season, and then disappear back into the quiet exile that had swallowed the Finch name. Yet, when a ballroom encounter brings her close to a brooding ex-military Marquess, she finds an unexpected ally, and perhaps something far more dangerous than she ever imagined: love. Owen Honeyfield, the Marquess of Westbridge, returned from war with no patience for ballrooms or marriage markets. However, beneath his hard-won composure lies a military disaster he had never questioned until a lady -haunted by ...

Lady Isla Drummond has never belonged to drawing rooms or whispered expectations. Fierce, outspoken, and shaped by the wild land of her childhood, she finds herself forced into a marriage meant to silence scandal rather than honor her spirit. When fire devastates her ancestral home and old enemies rise from the ashes, Isla must ask herself whether her destiny is to accept her imposed fate or to claim something greater from it. Edward Ravenscroft, Duke of Wexford, has spent years escaping the burdens of his title at sea, far from society’s demands. Bound by duty and haunted by guilt, he ...

Lady Arabella Tempest dreamed of a love-match, not a scandal. One late-night accident at a London ball binds her to a man whose dark gaze unsettles her in ways she never expected. Forced into marriage with the brooding Duke of Balfour, she is swept from the dashing ton to a remote Scottish castle, where his restraint and quiet honor begin to claim her heart. Ewan Kirkpatrick, Duke of Balfour, married only out of duty, his heart hardened by betrayal. Yet from the moment Arabella enters his life, her warmth and courage unsettle his carefully guarded control. Every shared moment tempts him to ...

For two years, the fiery Helena Hartwell has defended Ravencroft Manor with quiet resolve after her husband’s disgraceful desertion. Branded an abandoned countess and surrounded by whispers, she clings to the one thing still within her control, her home. When James Ravencroft, her husband’s elder brother and the rightful Earl, finally returns, she refuses to yield her place or her pride. James, the Earl of Ravencroft, comes home from years abroad expecting decay and despair, only to find a sharp-witted woman who meets him with a faulty pistol, a fencing foil, and an unshakable claim ...

Lady Marie Cathbury, the dazzling beauty and darling of London society, finds herself in an unyielding dilemma. Her heart beats for the tempting Viscount of Montague, Henry, but his flirtatious attentions have never crossed the threshold of friendship. Desperate to win his heart, Marie agrees to fake a courtship with Christian, a notorious rake, to provoke Henry's jealousy. Yet, as their ruse unfolds, the line between pretend and reality swiftly blurs, igniting unexpected passion within her. She is determined to risk everything to get what she wants, but is Henry the one she truly desires? ...

Lily Prescott flees America with a broken heart and a dangerous secret. Now in London, she must secure a titled husband to survive, while rumors of her former fiancé’s treachery and his ties to Spain threaten to brand her a traitor. When a witty stranger at a masked ball offers her safety, will she trust him and risk her heart once more? Julian Sinclair, the Viscount of Barnard, inherited a title, a debt, and a mess he never asked for. Forced to marry to save his fortune, the wealthy American heiress seems like the perfect solution. Yet, the more time he spends with her, the more she ...

Juliet has lived a life according to the rules, obeying her mother and father's expectations, until a meeting with a scandalous stranger at a ball changes her life forever. His illicit kiss sets her on a path of rebellion leaving her yearning for more. Little did she know, he is the wicked Marquess of Ashton, the son of her family's long-sworn enemy. As fate brings them together once again, among Ascot’s fever, the old rivalry will start burning as hot as her untamed passion for the Marquess. Can the fiery Juliet back away from the one man who has ever tempted her? Edward, Marquess of ...

Caught in a compromising position with a rakish Lord, Lady Tabitha Mayhew’s reputation teeters on the brink of ruin. Abandoned by the Lord and with scandal looming, Tabitha seeks a loveless and convenient marriage to protect her name and heart. Yet, soon a solution comes in the enigmatic Duke of Hillsburgh, a seductive man with mystery surrounding his past and name. As their settled match evolves though, Tabitha’s world will unexpectedly burst into passion. Can her new husband teach her wounded heart how to beat again? Matthew, the Duke of Hillsburgh, has long since locked away his ...

Amelia Fairchild, still mourning the loss of her beloved one at sea, dreads Christmas alone. Yet an unexpected invitation to a mysterious Christmas party soon leads her to a world of sin and scandal. Hosted by the enigmatic Earl Nicholas Ashworth, beneath the sparkling ornaments and mistletoe, Amelia finds herself hopelessly allured by his wicked charm. As the festive night sparks as bright as her desire, a snowstorm traps the guests in a never-ending Christmas mase where hidden truths and passions unravel beneath the glittering surface. Can Amelia’s ignited passion shutter by a withering...

Miss Juliana Harcourt never intended to wed. She prefers ink-stained pages to glittering ballrooms. Yet, when her father insists her sister can not marry until she does, Juliana is forced to join the Season, only to end up at odds with a brooding earl whose sharp wit unsettles her more than she dares admit. Nathaniel Blackthorne, Earl of Loxley, avoids courtships at all costs. Scarred by his parents' troubled marriage and burdened with a failing estate, he keeps his distance from any attachments. Yet, when a clever young lady defends his anonymous essay and dismisses his romantic stories, ...

When the fiery Selene Bomind becomes governess to the Duke of Trenton’s rebellious daughter, she doubts she will last long. The Iron Duke is as cold as winter frost, but resisting his smoldering gaze soon proves impossible. Can a poor governess melt a broken Duke’s heart and bring the Christmas desire back into his life? The Iron Duke, Ian Brentworth, has shut himself off from the world and especially from Christmas, the Season that stole his beloved wife. Yet, his new governess is stirring an entirely new passion within him. Resisting her tempting allure is clearly impossible, but can ...

Lady Anna Ravenscroft, an unloved wife and now a widow, faces the aftermath of her late husband's gambling debts. Fate’s unexpected turn though, brings her close to the man the dept has to be paid off, a notorious duke, known for his mysterious life and rumored wickedness. Desperate to escape her financial burden, Anna proposes a scandalous bargain; three months of clandestine companionship as his mistress. Yet, the allure of sin proves irresistible… Alexander Hastings, the Duke of Blackthorn, finds himself burdened by false rumors staining his reputation. Despite his respected lineage,...

Eliza Harwood never chose this marriage. Forced by her brother to a man she has never met, she enters Evermere with nothing except fear and her love for painting. Her husband is cold and unreadable, but every glance from him unsettles her. Has she stepped toward freedom, or into another kind of prison? Lord Tristan Vale, Earl of Evermere, bears scars of war and the weight of his legacy. Determined to protect his land, he weds out of duty. Yet, Eliza’s quiet courage disarms him, and her beauty tempts him to break his silence. Will he push her away or risk letting her in? As whispers grow ...

Lady Olivia Colfax spends her days in her garden and her nights gazing up at the stars, until a chance encounter with the enigmatic Duke of Harbinger turns her life upside down. Unfortunately, it soon becomes apparent her parents have other plans for her… Gavin Ellenbrough, mourning the loss of his wife and child, is drawn to Olivia’s unconventional charm. Her honesty and intelligence stir a hope he thought long buried, even as he wrestles with his painful past. Will he dare to give love a second chance? As Olivia faces an unwanted marriage and Gavin battles his ghosts, their tender ...

Lydia Carter, the eldest daughter of the Marquess of Briarwood, cared more about seeking justice for tenant farmers than ball gowns and the marriage market. Yet, as the season's biggest social event approached, Countess Winstone's ball, she found herself unable to avoid attending. To her surprise, a chance encounter with a half-dressed trespasser, who turned out to be the Countess's eldest son, Joseph, ignites a sizzling passion within her. As a storm traps the guests in the manor, dangerous secrets begin to unravel, along with burning desire. Would Lydia risk her family's reputation by ...

Vivianne Marie DeCourcy has vowed never to open her heart again. Scarred by a past betrayal, she's resolved to remain closed off to love. However, her family situation takes a turn for the worse, and Vivianne faces a dire choice: marry for survival or risk everything for the independence she craves. When a ball brings her close to the notorious Earl of Chesterfield, a rake with a charm that could melt even the iciest of hearts, her carefully guarded heart will choose the road of sin. Will she dare become a pawn in his scandalous games? Earl Edward Vincent Woodhouse is used to getting his ...

Sophie Dashwood, daughter of an English Duke and Swedish royalty, embarks on a London journey. Thrilled by the adventure and the promise of passionate love in the ton, she meets the enigmatic Lord Harrington, whose abrasiveness clashes with her romantic ideals. Yet, when a dangerous storm threatens her life, it's his strong arms that save her, awakening a fiery passion within her. Upon her arrival though, Sophie learns that her brooding Lord is the returning son of a disgraced Baron. If only his sinful kiss wasn’t that sweet... George Harrington, a Viscount with a troubled past and a ...