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After her late husband's alleged embezzlement, Marianne Calder lost everything, ultimately finding refuge with her daughter at Mrs. Langley's celebrated glasshouse. Tending the plants and her wounded heart, she tries hard to begin anew. Until one day, a handsome, brooding Duke enters the establishment, and Marianne’s life is about to change forever. Haunted by the deaths of his wife and infant son and left to care for his young daughter, Julian Montford, the Duke of Alderwick, has sworn never to love again. Yet, when he goes to Mrs. Langley's glasshouse in search of a botanical cure for ...

Secretly running a business with her aunt and a widowed Indian herbalist, Lady Serena Vale dreams of a life defined by purpose rather than matrimony. When her father issues an ultimatum for her to marry, though, a fake courtship with the very man she despises seems her only way out. Can Serena resist falling into a love trap of her own device? Emanuel Harrington, the enigmatic Duke of Ravensmere, is infuriatingly proper and extremely handsome. Left to care for his younger sisters, upon his parents’ death, he strives hard to avoid trouble, but trouble follows him. That is, until a public ...

With the threat of spinsterhood looming overhead, Lady Felicity Merriweather knows she must start putting duty above everything else, and put her romantic dreams to rest. When one chance meeting in the Vauxhall Gardens brings her face-to-face with the brooding Duke of Langdon, Felicity’s destiny is about to change once and for all… Ever since that fateful night of his wife’s passing, Spencer Dunne, the Duke of Langdon, has withdrawn from society. With the whole ton whispering terrible rumors about the role he played back then, he is trying to leave his foul reputation behind, as well ...

Lady Arabella Farrington has spent the last few years raising her young son, in the shadow of grief and loss. After the death of her husband, she devoted herself to giving Henry a stable life, but her late husband’s brother plots against her to gain control of her fortune. When a chance encounter with Robert, the brooding Duke of Montbury, stirs feelings she thought long buried, Arabella wonders if there’s still room for hope—and love—in her carefully guarded heart. But is it wise to risk her emotions when her son's safety is on the line? Robert, Duke of Montbury, has spent years ...

Renowned as the ton’s great beauty, Lady Rosalind Ashbury has never doubted her own consequence. Proud, polished, and exquisitely untouchable, she never expected her fate to be sealed by scandal. Can her forced marriage to the charming Duke of Ravenshire be the undoing of her vanity or even the beginning of true love? Nathaniel Harrow, Duke of Ravenshire, inherits not only a title but a crushing burden of debt upon his father’s death. Pressed to wed for fortune, he seizes the chance to protect Rosalind’s reputation to secure his own survival. Can he ever grow to love a woman whose ...

After her father mysteriously vanishes, Lady Violet Frampton is forced to leave her home and head to Ravenmoor Manor, where she becomes the legal ward of the Duke of Sutherland. Trying to solve the mystery of her father’s disappearance, all clues lead to the duke, but her heart clouds her judgment as she falls in love with her guardian… Sebastian Cavendish, the Duke of Sutherland, is a man known for his sharp reputation and ice-cold demeanor. Burdened by his family’s bleak history, the last thing he wants is to play guardian to a strong-willed woman who asks too many questions. For ...

Miss Laura Templeton has always been in her sister’s shadow, until the latter disappears without a trace, nights before her wedding. With scandal looming ahead, Laura must marry her sister’s fiancé, even if she finds him vexing. Could this marriage of necessity lead her to a love most unexpected? When Benedict Cooke, the Earl of Rosemont, announces his intention to marry one of the Miss Templeton sisters, little does he know his betrothed would vanish. To avoid dishonor, he has one option left: to marry the other sister. What if fate led him to the right Miss Templeton, though? As ...

Lady Arabella Spencer’s life is a series of disasters. Losing the love of her life, Alexander, she hastily marries his cousin, but tragedy strikes again, and her husband passes away. Pining for a love of yore, could she ever find happiness on the other side of the grief and guilt? Alexander Hartwell, the rightful Earl of Wellwood, was forced to flee after being accused of killing his father. In exile, he mourns the life he should have been living by Arabella’s side until reports of his mother’s ill health call him back home. Could that mean he has a second chance? As his family and ...

Evelina Hartwell, unconventionally attractive and fiercely devoted to raising her young ward, Georgina, has little interest in marriage, much to her mother and aunt’s frustration. However, could the return of her brother’s obnoxious friend become her unexpected chance at a love that truly sparks? Edmund Blackwood, the stubborn Duke of Ravenswood, is content with not having a wife. When he is suddenly thrust into an arranged courtship with a viscount’s sister, he finds his mind and heart lingering on another, odd, lady he met years ago. Can Evelina be the one to change his notions of ...

Lady Arabella Dumont is a wallflower, with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. While her mother only thinks of how to marry her and her sister off, she is unwilling to enter matrimony without the promise of a great romance. When love finally knocks on her door though, the two sisters find themselves in a bitter competition that Arabella never wished for… Mr. Thomas Hawthorn faces family ruin, after his father’s gambling addiction leaves their fortune in shreds. Constantly pressured by his family to find a suitable wife, he is introduced to the ton’s supposed beauty. Instead of her ...

Marianne Buller’s humble world as a seamstress is turned upside down when her mother passes away, leaving behind a shocking secret; she is the legitimate daughter of the late Earl of Foxburn. Soon after, a letter from the esteemed Duchess of Westden summons Marianne to the Duke’s grand manor in Norfolk, where under the Duchess’ guidance, she must learn how to become a lady. As she prepares for her debut, she must confront her fears of inadequacy to impress the aristocracy, not least of all the Duchess’ handsome son. Will Marianne find her place among the nobility? Following the ...

When orphaned Lady Angelica Loxley discovers her inheritance has vanished, a marriage of convenience is her only hope. Haunted by whispers of her French past, will she learn to trust when she meets a charming lord who seems unlike any other? Lord Christopher Fenwick has always put duty above everything else. A decorated military man, he is tasked with recovering Angelica's missing fortune at any cost, even if it means deceiving the Lady who stirs feelings he thought long buried. Yet, how long can he deny the truth in his heart? As deadly conspiracies close in and long-buried truths come to ...

Lady Miriam Everly is a spirited young woman and the oldest of the Everly children. As her younger sister falls in love, Miriam must put her own desires aside and marry first. When a mysterious duke proposes an unconventional solution, can Miriam ignore the sparks in her heart? Dorian Blackwood, the masked Duke of Ravenshire, is left scared and detached after trying to save his mother from the fire that claimed her life. During a masquerade ball though, he bumps into a charming lady and his life changes forever. Will he allow this fiery beauty’s love to take him out of the shadows? As ...

Widowed at 26 and close to destitution, Lady Eleanor Ashford stands at the foot of what feels like an impossible mountain to climb. Employing her musical skills, she is desperate to pay back the debt her late husband left her. When an old friend waltzes right back into her life, offering his help, she is torn between her pride and the butterflies in her stomach... Gabriel Bassingbourn, the Duke of Lennox, has never married, pining for lost love. Under his mother's insistence, he realizes that he can't spend the rest of his life hoping for what seems long gone. Yet, when beloved Eleanor ...

Lady Emma Thornton has lived with her grandmother since the fateful accident that led to her parents’ passing, leaving her blind. With only her cousin to keep her company, she is resigned to knowing she will never find love, until she bumps into a handsome stranger in one of her walks downtown. Nathaniel Harrington, the Duke of Pembroke, has changed from ton’s sweetheart to recluse after the riding accident that weakened not only his body, but his spirit as well. When he returns Emma’s lost dog to the shy, young lady, tension brews even if sparks fly. Could this otherworldly beauty ...

Lady Amelia Wycliffe, once esteemed governess, faces an unexpected upheaval when her position in the Davenport family dissolves. Embracing an uncertain future, she accepts a new role at Ravenscroft Manor, a place tinged with mysterious deaths. Stepping into the foreboding estate, Amelia meets the brooding Earl of Ravenscroft, sole guardian of his spirited niece, and is immediately taken by him. As she wrestles with tempestuous attraction, she uncovers chilling secrets within the manor's façade. Can she endure this perilous dance of passion and deception? Sebastian Blackthorn, the enigmatic...

Miss Emma Kay, wishes to embrace the world of art and painting rather than become someone's wife. However, when she agrees to meet the Duke of Westbridge, out of respect for her father, she begins to see that maybe love isn't so scary after all… When Julian Durant discovers that the Westbridge Court is on the brink of bankruptcy, he reluctantly entertains the idea of marrying for money, although he despises the notion. Yet, when he meets Emma, his life is turned upside down… When their worlds collide, Emma and Julian learn that perhaps love is worth a second chance. As Emma battles her ...

Miss Henrietta Blackmore is nothing like the ladies of the ton. An independent spirit, she would rather gallop across the heath than conform to societal expectations. When the neighboring Earl of Throxenby becomes witness to an unseemly incident, she is to leave London for Scotland to save her reputation. Could she ever bring herself to forgive him? Jonathan Pellington, Earl of Throxenby, prefers a peaceful life, but his best friend’s sister seems to always disrupt his quiet. When she is sent away and he is to blame, he cannot ignore the weight of his mistake or the consequences of her ...

Miss Victoria Burton has always dreamed of marrying for love, but her world turns upside down when her brother issues an ultimatum; find a match before the season’s end or have one chosen for her. Desperate to avoid a loveless marriage, Victoria devises a bold plan to fake a courtship with the Marquess of Riverdon, her brother’s closest friend and a man she’s long admired from afar. Yet, as she spends more time with him, she starts to question her true feelings. Could this ruse lead to the very love she's been seeking, or is she risking her heart on a fleeting illusion? Mark Devon, ...

Gemma Casley, a humble yet resourceful seamstress, has always dreamt of a life beyond her means. Keeping her true identity hidden, she manages to become the governess to the Duke of Hertshire's orphaned nephew and that is when her world changes forever. As she helps the young boy blossom, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to his brooding uncle, Rif. Their playful banter and shared moments ignite a sizzling connection, but Gemma knows she must protect her secret to keep her place in their lives. Can her blooming love bridge the gap between their worlds? Duke Cole Rifton bears the weight ...