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In the glittering ballrooms of London, Lady Alicia Carver stands apart from the willowy young ladies, painfully aware of the whispers about her curves and unconventional beauty. While she finds joy as guardian to her lively ward, Alicia is haunted by her past encounters with the ton. Despite her reluctance, she agrees to one final Season in London to seek a husband. When fate intertwines her path with Henry, her heart stirs, but painful memories make her question if a future with him is even possible. Can Alicia let go of the past, or is her dream of love beyond reach? Henry Bishop, Duke of...

Lady Amelia Everly has long embraced her independence, rejecting every suitor who crosses her path. When forced to participate in the Season for the first time due to her parents' insistence, Amelia reluctantly agrees- but with a secret plan of her own. She accepts a courtship with Edmund Prescott, the dashing Earl of Silverwood, but intends to drive him away within thirty days. She hopes that by feigning heartbreak, her parents will finally abandon their attempts to marry her off. Will her plan go awry when unexpected emotions come into play? Edmund Prescott, Earl of Silverwood, has always...

Returning from a grand tour of Europe, Johanna Follett is full of hopes and expectations for the future. She has always lived life on her own terms, her heart set on botanical studies and exploring the world beyond Regency society's constraints. Yet, when an unintended encounter with the Earl of Beaumont thrusts her into a scandal she was not expecting, and with marriage being the only way to save her name, Johanna embarks on a match she neither courted nor desired... Will she be able to reclaim her dreams amidst the suffocating scrutiny of the ton, or will she be forever trapped in her ...

As Christmas approaches, Lady Claire Walters braces herself for the festive traditions shared with the family of the Earl of Munster. Julian, current Earl and her lifelong rival, has always been a mischievous thorn in her side. Will his tricks find a way into her heart this year? Julian Rutherford, Earl of Munster, cannot avoid the Christmas family traditions—or Lady Claire Walters, his beloved enemy. Their rivalry has always infuriated him, yet he cannot seem to stay away from her, as she is the only one who can put him in his place, while still stirring something in his heart... When a ...

Juliana Fairfax, the daughter of the Earl of Garland, vanished from London society two years ago, leaving behind scandal and silence. Now she is back to protect her sister’s debut, carrying the weight of a secret that still haunts her. Hardened by heartbreak, she is determined to stay out of the spotlight, but escaping her past proves harder than she imagined… Dominic Wexley, Marquess of Longwood, has spent years wondering why the charming Juliana disappeared without a word. When she reappears in his world, the questions come rushing back. He wants answers, but more than that, he wants ...

Charlotte Davidson has a dream – to publish her novel and share her stories with the world. Her parents however are dead set against such ambitions – they only want her to marry. Defiant and determined, Charlotte vows to refuse any man they choose, but her resolve is tested when she meets Jacob Kirk, the Earl of Swadlincote, in a disastrously awkward first encounter. As they get to know each other, she wonders if there might be more to this arranged marriage than she initially thought. Can she navigate this unexpected twist in her life's story without breaking her heart? Jacob Kirk, the...

When Lady Lavinia flees from a forced marriage, an accident robs her of her memory. Rescued by a handsome duke, she offers to work as his maid until her memory returns, taking the name “Jane”. To make matters more complicated, her uncertain future becomes even more tangled as she begins to develop feelings for her rescuer… Hugh Ascot, Duke of Westbridge, is sheltering Jane, the mysterious woman he found unconscious. Drawn to the enigma of her past, Hugh is determined to uncover her true identity. Despite his attempts to remain detached, his budding feelings for her make his quest all ...

Lady Eliza Whitmore has always been trapped by society’s expectations, but when her brother’s scandalous elopement ruins the family’s reputation, she is forced into a cruel marriage. Desperate, Eliza flees to Bath, assuming a new identity as Mrs. Wentworth, finding freedom and an unexpected romance… James Pembroke, the Duke of Ashbourne, prefers solitude, avoiding London’s social scene. However, when his younger sister Charlotte seeks a husband, the Duke reluctantly agrees to help. Little did he know he would be drawn to the mysterious Mrs. Wentworth, his sister’s chaperone, ...

Lady Charlotte Hamilton has no interest in marriage, much to the surprise of society. Being an independent daughter of a wealthy industrialist, she enjoys a life free from the pressures of the ton. When she reluctantly agrees to an invitation for a house party by the mysterious Duke of Hartford, little did she know it would greatly challenge her disinterest in love... Edward Cavendish, Duke of Hartford, never expected to inherit his title or his family's vast estate. Faced with mounting debt, he agrees to a house party set up by his mother to find a bride, even though he has no desire for a...

Miss Juliette Fairhaven’s life changes overnight when her father’s death leaves her family destitute. To survive, she becomes governess to two unruly twins and their strict—but undeniably handsome—uncle, the Duke of Blackwood. Will the mischievous girls lead her to an unexpected love? Nathaniel Blackwood, the Duke of Blackwood, is at his wit’s end. His orphaned nieces are a handful, and the weight of an unwanted title leaves him struggling. When the newest governess proves to be infuriatingly unconventional, Nathaniel must decide if strictness is truly the answer… or if Juliette...

Amelia Nichols’s life changes dramatically when her uncle announces plans to marry her off to a ruthless earl. Following her aunt’s advice to seek love, she is thrust into the dazzling but treacherous London season—however, her heart still yearns for an enigmatic stranger she met back home… Simon Campbell, Duke of Barrington, returns from India scarred and disillusioned. Rejected by his fiancée and pressured to find a wife, he finds no spark among the eager debutantes, his thoughts instead lingering on a captivating girl he met in Kent. When his sister’s debut takes him to London...

Lady Eleanor Henshaw, daughter of the Earl of Ravensdale, has always been strong and independent. So when she is forced to marry Lord Nathaniel Fairfax, she is determined to keep her freedom and heart safe. Yet, within the shadowed halls of Loxley House, Eleanor begins to feel an unexpected connection she cannot ignore… Nathaniel Fairfax, Marquess of Loxley, is a man shaped by loss and duty. He thinks marriage is just a deal, until Eleanor’s bold spirit breaks his defenses. He starts to question his cold rules and feels a pull toward her that surprises him. Will Nathaniel protect his ...

Emelia Wells has always lived a quiet life in the village of Stathford, expected to focus on social events and proper manners. Yet, she struggles with the life planned for her and longs for something more meaningful. When her best friend Brody Shaw asks her to find a wife for his brother, Emelia agrees, never expecting that this task will change her life completely… Montgomery Shaw works as a dedicated doctor in London, burying himself in work to escape his father’s loss and the heavy expectations of his family. However, when illness forces him home, he finds himself dependent on the ...