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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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

After losing her fiance and caring for her sick sister, Anna Cartwright has resigned herself to a life of duty as a nursemaid. When she arrives at Westford Manor to care for the Duke’s niece, her harp playing soothes more than the baby—it begins to unguard the Duke's heart, stirring tender emotions within him. Will her melody unlock a future she never even dared to dream of? Edward Sheldon, Duke of Westford, has long buried his emotions behind duty, haunted by his parents' loveless marriage. However, Anna’s strength and tender music strike something deep within him, making him ...

Heartbroken, Miss Marianne Wentworth seeks a fresh start in Yorkshire, caring for the Duke’s unruly children. A gifted musician, she longs to lose herself in his famed collection of instruments, but little did she know she would also find love in the Duke’s grieving household… Adam Loxley, Duke of Ferrenby, has shielded his heart after a tragic accident leaves him blind. However, Marianne’s kindness and musical talent bring light back to his home and life, until a priceless violin goes missing, and suspicion falls on her… Torn between grief and romance, can the sweet notes of ...

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. ...

Marianne Palmer's dressmaking dreams seem as distant as the stars. When her brother’s gambling drives their family to financial ruin, she is pushed into marrying the local baker. As Christmas approaches, Marianne will meet a miracle in the face of Taylor Oliver, a charming stranger with a past cloaked in mystery. While the festive season unfolds, Marianne finds herself drawn to him… However, love isn’t part of her plan, especially not with a man hiding secrets that could change everything… Taylor Garrett, Viscount Embry, is a man on the run—from a forced engagement, the clutches ...

In the aftermath of a family torn apart by betrayal, Sophie Holmes finds herself at the mercy of her brother's demands to get married to an unnerving Duke. While she longs to find love on her own terms, her once-promised freedom fades into the shadows of duty and expectation. As the Season begins and the courtship forced upon her seems a dead end, her brother's friend, Harry, emerges as an unexpected ally. Soon, Sophie agrees to follow his scheme and pretend courtship to shield themselves from the relentless pursuit of unwanted suitors. If only she knew she would be trapped in her well-...