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Eliza Sinclair has lost everything. Her parents are dead, her fortune is gone and the man she planned to marry has abandoned her. Taking a new name, she becomes a governess at Ravenshire Hall, owned by the brooding Duke of Averleigh, where the halls are cold, the staff is suspicious and danger may be closer than it seems… Alexander Grey, Duke of Averleigh, keeps the world at a distance. He struggles to reach his son and still grieves the loss of his wife and brother.The last thing he expects is a governess who is brave, clever and able to stir feelings he thought were long gone. Can he ...

Angelique de Bourbon-Spencer has been born in the world of privilege, but her life has been a masquerade of servitude since the tragic demise of her parents. Reduced to a servant's role in her aunt and uncle's household, she endures a degrading treatment from her step-siblings. In the shadowy corners of a lavish ballroom in London though, Angelique's fate takes an unexpected turn when her eyes meet those of a mysterious masked gentleman. As if things were not complicated enough, Angelique finds herself romantically torn between two different men… How could it be though that they do not ...

Lady Clara Everly's heart belongs to a gentleman who vanished three years ago. Now, with her father's gallery in peril and a forced marriage looming, she has resigned to her fate. Everything changes when he reappears though, leaving Clara with an impossible choice. Can she learn to trust the man she once loved and save her family, or will she let society's expectations dictate her destiny? Lord Julian Ashford never expected to fall for Clara and suddenly leave her, but disaster forced him away. Returning to London, he finds her engaged to another, and her father's gallery threatened. Julian...

Choosing to make her own decisions, Audrey Rowe escapes from her brother’s scheme to marry her to an elderly duke. With her wedding dress hanging ready in her room, she slips away to a new life as a governess in disguise. Her path intertwines though with that of the enigmatic Duke of Clairville, as they stumble upon an orphaned child amidst the aftermath of a tragic accident. Bound by circumstance, Audrey and the Duke find themselves quarantined together within the Duke’s estate, where proximity ignites an unexpected attraction. Will the many storm clouds ever part to allow Audrey to ...

Lady Emmeline Livingstone, Marchioness of Worthington, returns to London as a widow with nothing but her title. Her marriage had been cold and arranged, and her husband’s death left unanswered questions and rumors that follow her everywhere. However, beneath her composed exterior, she still carries the memory of a first love, a love that will soon confront her again… Lord Michael Egerton, Earl of Ravenshollow, has spent years trying to forget Emmeline. However, the sight of her back in London, shatters his carefully built walls. Believing she chose duty over love, he buries his heart in...

Forced into marriage with a man society calls cold, dangerous, and dishonourable, Sophia Edgerton steels herself for a loveless union. However, the aloof Earl of Stratton is not entirely a stranger—once, years ago, he was the boy who made her laugh beneath the spring blossoms... Adrian Hawke, the Earl, never planned to wed without love, but family ruin and a clause in his father’s will have left him no choice. His new bride stirs a longing he cannot ignore, even though her guarded eyes and connection to his family’s past raise questions he cannot afford to leave unanswered… When a ...

Miss Eliza Prescott has always been the outcast in her own family, as her father’s illegitimate daughter. When her half-sister refuses to marry, despite their father’s agreement, Eliza is pushed into taking her place. Little did she know that after meeting her new suitor, the Duke of Radcliffe, she would find herself caught in a romance she never thought possible… After a horrific accident claimed the lives of his family, William Ashford was thrust into a role he was not destined for. Not daring to tell anyone that he made a full recovery, the Duke of Radcliffe falsely hides behind a ...

When Eleanor Blythe is cast out of society after a cruel betrayal, she is forced into marriage with the reclusive Duke of Raventhorne—a man feared for his temper and marked by the scars he keeps hidden. Behind the locked doors of Ashcombe Hall though, Eleanor uncovers something far more dangerous than his reputation… Nathaniel Ashcombe, Duke of Raventhorne, lives haunted by a fire that took his family and left him scarred on every level. He never meant to marry, but duty binds him to Eleanor—a woman stronger and more stubborn than he could ever expect. As she breaks through his walls,...

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 ...

Catherine Wickham never intended to disappear forever- only to escape an arranged marriage to a man feared for his cruelty. Disguised under a false name, she retreats to the countryside and takes a position as a governess… but danger follows her. All she wants is to remain safe and unseen… and falling for the Duke of Pembroke was never part of the plan. Edmund Blackwood, Duke of Pembroke, has no time for entanglements. Burdened by his estate and the care of his younger sister, his life is shaped by duty and control. However, the new governess disturbs the careful order of this life—...

Widowed and fiercely protective of her son, Lady Deirdre Everton has no interest in fortune-hunting suitors. When the brooding Duke of Montford, Matthew Harrington, is unexpectedly drawn into her life though, he becomes both the most unexpected ally and the only man who stirs her heart… Haunted by past betrayals, Matthew initially resists the warmth Deirdre and James bring into his life, but her quiet strength and tenderness and the boy’s earnest devotion soon become impossible to ignore. In their presence, he finds something he thought was long lost- hope. When Matthew’s former love ...

Celestina Courtenay has always followed the rules and done as she was told. When her husband dies leaving her with nothing though, her entire life is thrown into disarray. She’s surrounded by men who offer her help, but she doesn’t know whom to trust—if anyone. At least she has her maid and good friend Sylvia to rely on. In a moment of desperation, an old friend offers her a job, sparking memories of past affection. With a blend of apprehension and resolve, Celestina seizes this opportunity, yearning for stability amidst chaos. Will this support bring along a new hope for ...

Lady Nora DeVere, orphaned at a tender age, lives under the oppressive control of her uncle, a Viscount who recently lost a significant investment. Determined to marry her off to the highest bidder to restore his fortunes, he accepts a marriage proposal from the Earl of Bannon on her behalf. Nora, who treasures her freedom and has dreams of her own, is horrified at the prospect of marrying a stranger, but sees no escape from the dreadful fate imposed upon her. Will Nora overcome her fear of losing her independence and try to give the brooding Earl a chance? Two years after the tragic death ...

Lady Janine Cook, daughter of the Duke of Sussex, is in turmoil. Her father's insistence on marriage by her next birthday leaves her in distress, especially since the match he's chosen is the oppressive and controlling Viscount Shardwood. To complicate things even further, although she can hardly admit it to herself, Lady Janine’s true feelings lay with another. Douglas Irvin, the Viscount who stole her thoughts, might be a friend of the family, but she knows her stubborn father will never change his mind. She can at least confess all of her heart’s secrets to her dear diary… When the...

Lavinia Stuart thought she knew who she was, but a reunion with her grandfather brings with it an extraordinary turn of fortune. Thrust into a new world – a world she was never prepared for – Lavinia must now navigate what it means to be a woman like those she once served. When her mother takes her to visit an old friend, Lavinia stumbles from one disaster to another, fearing she will never get anything right… However, it is an unexpected encounter that will forever alter her fate rather than a title… In the solitude of his estate, the brooding Baron, Archie Thompson, mourns the ...

Lavinia Langford has always lived in the shadow of her sister Seraphina. When Seraphina vanishes right before her wedding though, Lavinia is thrust into an unexpected role, marrying Jonathan Hamilton, the abandoned groom. Could this marriage of convenience blossom into an undeniably real love? Jonathan Hamilton is crushed when Seraphina shatters his heart by choosing another man. In a bid to salvage his pride, he marries her quiet sister, Lavinia, but his grief blinds him to her gentle love, a love that might just mend his broken heart… As they navigate their new life together, Lavinia ...

In an era where duty often trumps desire, Lady Cordelia Harrington's noble family is on the brink of financial ruin. Her younger sister, Felicity, dreams of marrying for love but cannot wed until Cordelia is betrothed. Driven by a sense of responsibility and a heart full of kindness, Cordelia agrees to marry the reclusive Duke of Whitestone, Julian Simon, despite their only meeting being at a masked ball where he was inexplicably rude. However, beneath the Duke's harsh exterior lies a secret that could change everything… Julian Simon, a man of imposing stature and hidden scars, shrouds ...

Lilith Bergerac is not who others think she is - certain others, at least. The product of an illicit affair, Lilith arrived in England from France, and ever since, she has struggled to fit in. To make matters worse, she is unexpectedly thrown into a web of lies when her father arranges for her to marry the mysterious Duke of Blackmore. Despite her reluctance and the secrets she must keep, Lilith's strong spirit and compassionate heart begin to unravel the hardened exterior of the enigmatic duke. Will she make the right impression, or will her past be her downfall? Dominic Spencer, Duke of ...

Clara Middleton, a young and spirited nursemaid, steps into the world of the grieving Duke of Devonshire, bringing light into his shattered household. As her care mends his heart, an undeniable spark ignites between them—one that could defy society’s rules and put everything at risk… Henry Langley, the Duke of Devonshire, has spent his life buried beneath the weight of his title and familial responsibilities. Bound by duty, he is engaged to the elegant Lady Lydia Harrington, a match that seems meant to be. Yet, Clara’s presence stirs feelings he never thought possible, making him ...

Lady Genevieve never imagined spending the Christmas season trapped in a loveless engagement to the cruel Walt Goulding. She has nevertheless resigned herself to her fate, determined to protect her family. Everything changes though when one snowy evening a mysterious man appears on a fog-drenched road near the docks. He consumes her every thought ever since, and when he continues to show up in her life, she wonders if perhaps there is another way to protect her family… Viscount James Northwell has returned home just in time for the holidays to claim his inheritance after his parents' ...