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Stranded in India after being dismissed without a reference, governess Beatrice Layton exchanges her freedom for passage home to England, taking a position with the only family that will hire her. But Bea hasn’t reckoned for just how dreadful her new employers will be. Stuck with them at sea in increasingly desperate circumstances, she finds an unlikely champion in the injured ex-soldier traveling aboard their ship.

When the corpse of a young man is found entirely drained of blood in a carriage next to Highgate Cemetery, Veronica’s interest is piqued. And then a second victim is found, his death made to look like a suicide, and Veronica and her intrepid beau, Stoker, know the hunt is on. The two men share one link: they were both members of a society so secretive that only a singular mention of it can be found anywhere. Thirsty for more clues, Veronica and Stoker hear that a young Roma boy may know more about their first victim, but the only way to the boy is through an old acquaintance of Stoker’s.

Lady Tiffany Bolton, sister of the Duke of Bolton, is painfully plain and dull. At least, that’s how her brother describes her as he bemoans the necessity of finding her a husband. So the rakish Duke of Clarence can hardly be blamed when the pretty girl he kisses in the library turns out to be none other than Lady Tiffany herself.

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 ...

Lady Charlotte "Lottie" Tate never fit society’s mold. Engaged to the reckless Lord George Courtenay, her world crumbles when he runs off with an opera singer, leaving her reputation in tatters. As her dreams of a love-filled future fade, Lottie is determined to carve her own path, no matter the cost… Alexander Courtenay, Marquess of Underwood, has always cleaned up after his brother, George. When his scandal leaves Lottie vulnerable, Alex offers marriage to save her honor. Though the fiery Lottie initially refuses, the more Alex gets to know her, the more he admires her strength and ...

Lady Elizabeth Morrison has secretly desired her best friend her entire life, but she detests his rakish ways that make him unfit for marriage. When he wagers that he can give up his ways in seven days, Elizabeth agrees, only to find that the path to true love is never smooth. Jonathan Howell, the Duke of Norwood, lives a scandalous life but has only ever loved one woman, his alluring friend, Elizabeth. However, when an insufferably perfect lord sets his sights on her, Jonathan knows he must act quickly or risk losing the love of his life forever. As their passion ignites and hidden enemies...

Eleanor Winslow has no interest in marriage, but when a chance encounter with Henry Ashford leads to an unexpected proposition, she sees a way out. If she pretends to court the Duke’s nephew, her family will be satisfied, and she can return to her music, free from society’s demands, free from the prospect of an unwanted courtship… Henry needs Eleanor just as much, as a staged romance might mend his wounded pride and win back the woman who once rejected him. Their arrangement is simple: no feelings, no complications, and no risk of heartbreak. Little did they know that stolen waltzes ...

After her beloved sister vanishes and a ruthless suitor forces her into marriage, Miss Euterpe Cheslyn realizes that the only way to save herself is to find her, disguised as a governess. However, falling for the Duke who should only be her employer was never part of the plan. Edward Balfour, Duke of Cambridge, needs a governess who will not run from his mischievous niece and the fiery Miss Cecilia Pembroke is the first to succeed. Yet, something about her does not sit right. Determined to uncover her secrets, Edward never expects to find himself captivated by her instead. The more time ...

It has been 12 years since a dark, murderous figure stalked the alleys and courts of Whitechapel. And yet, in the summer of 1900, East London is still poor, still brutal, still a shadow city to its western twin. Among the reformers is an idealistic young woman named India Selwyn-Jones, recently graduated from medical school. With the help of her influential fiance - Freddie Lytton, an up-and-coming Liberal MP - she works to shut down the area's opium dens that destroy both body and soul.

As the city prepares to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, Veronica Speedwell is marking a milestone of her own. After burying her spinster aunt, the orphaned Veronica is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry - and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as she is fending off admirers, Veronica wields her butterfly net and a hatpin with equal aplomb, and with her last connection to England gone, she intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime.

As one of the first female reporters on 1880s Fleet Street, Penny Green has her work cut out. Whether it's investigating the mysterious death of a friend or reporting on a serial killer in the slums, Penny must rely on her wits and determination to discover the truth. Fortunately she can rely on the help of Inspector James Blakely of Scotland Yard, but will their relationship remain professional?

Kat Holloway knows that her beau and confidante Daniel McAdam has a talent for dangerous work as a Scotland Yard agent. At long last though, Daniel’s coldhearted boss has promised that after a final mission, his debt will be repaid, and he’ll finally be free. However, Daniel must risk his life one last time, masquerading as a secretary to an elderly viscount who could be the mastermind behind the recent plots against the Queen and her government.

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...

Devlin Markham, the notorious "Devil Duke" of Huntington, needs a woman. And not just any woman. If he can't woo one of the most eccentric bluestockings of the Ton within the month, he can kiss his hard-earned fortune good-bye. But he's always thought love a wasted emotion and marriage an inconvenience at best. And oddly enough, Lady Sophie Wolcott seems unmoved by his charm. When Sophie learns her beloved orphanage is in imminent danger, she will do anything to save it. Even marry a ruthless rake who takes what he wants in business and pleasure.

Volume One includes four full-length novels: Ever Yours, Annabelle; The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne; The Truth About Cads and Dukes; and Desperately Seeking a Scoundrel.

A drunken laugh, a roll of the dice... and Aurora Sprague finds herself a child bride, married in haste to a young man she's never met to settle her father's gaming debt. Moments after the ceremony, the new groom gallops off to the army and Aurora is banished to a remote estate, married in name only. Years later, Alex Fenimore, now a top intelligence officer, is on a secret mission when a fiery young lady helps him escape an attack. He has no idea of her real identity—or that the sparks of desire between them are about to ignite a dangerous passion...

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, ...

"Thirty Years Since; or, The Ruined Family. A Tale" by G. P. R. James is a captivating narrative set in London, following the story of Henry Burrel and the intertwined fates of the characters in the village of Emberton. As secrets unravel and relationships evolve, the tale delves into themes of love, deception, and the pursuit of justice.

All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at the most glittering social event of the season. Some whisper of a tragic love affair. Others say he is so aloof and passionless that not even the greatest beauty could capture his attention. But on this dazzling afternoon, one woman did catch the duke's eye - and she was the only female in the room who wasn't even trying.

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 ...