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Lord Stephen Carrington, the Duke of Edgewater, lost his wife, his children lost their mother. How could he know that having a governess would never fully do? What he really needs is a wife. Jenny Edgington took to her position of governess quickly and easily. Having knowing the loss of her parents herself, she was more than able to care and nurture the two children of Duke Carrington while he finished his duties overseas. Now that he is free to return home though the duty he has to his remaining family feels like an insurmountable weight. Lucky for him, Miss Edgington isn’t going ...

A widowed Lady, a charming Earl, and a tantalizing bet. Can the uncatchable Earl change his ways and capture Lady Julianna's heart? Having been widowed for the last three years, Lady Julianna Carsington has come to London for Christmas to seek out good company and enjoyment, while secretly hoping her heart might be stolen away by a worthy gentleman. Lord Wessex, however, is an entirely unsuitable gentleman and as much as he might try to catch her eye, Julianna is determined not to give him even a single glance. Andrew, the Earl of Wessex, is determined to garner Lady Carsington’s interest...

A uncertain future for a lady…an arrogant Earl…will they find a way to a happy ever after? Sent to be her aunt’s companion by an impoverished father, Miss Honora Gregory struggles against disappointment and loneliness. Now in London, Honora’s aunt seeks only her own entertainment and Honora is forced into the background. Blunt and forthright, she does not hide her true opinion despite her lowly status. When her aunt gives her one evening, one opportunity of finding a gentleman to court her, Honora knows exactly which gentleman in particular she will make certain to avoid – the ...

Ann Knorr is just a companion…will she become a spinster or find the love she is looking for? Ann Knorr is just a companion to Lady Spencer during her first London Season. She has the grace and skill to smooth over societal faux pas which unexpectedly becomes essential in managing Lady Spencer’s eccentricities. Where will she go after the London Season? Will she become a true spinster? Everton Cormick promised Claveston, Lady Gertrude’s brother, that he would look out for his sister during the Season, plus he tries to mind his younger brother as well. In doing so, he travels in the ...

Can a childhood friendship turn into love? Or will they miss their chance? When flowers begin arriving at Lady Almeria’s door, she is first pleased and then confused. With no name attached to her gifts, how is she ever to tell which gentleman they are coming from? Thinking to use ‘The London Ledger’ to discover the gentleman behind it, Almeria is delighted when one upstanding, highly titled gentleman claims himself to be her admirer. The only problem, however, is that she feels no spark of interest when they first meet. Marcus, Earl of Coppinger has long admired Lady Almeria. Having ...

Join Lady Charlotte and her family and friends as they each find a second chance for a life full of love! Loving the Scarred Soldier Lady Charlotte Tate returns to her childhood home after the death of her husband. When nursing her former governess, she is drawn into her secrets and the truth no one dares to tell her. James Watts is cloistered in his family home to hide the facial scars from the war. When Charlotte returns home, he longs for more. Can this pair find love? Second Chance for Love Mary Durand was treated like a servant growing up but her father’s success propelled her into ...

A quiet companion…an arrogant Earl…will she save him from a trap? Being a handsome, high-titled gentleman in London made Jonathan’s first summer in London as the Earl of Havisham a great success. Returning to the city again for yet another summer, he hopes that he will find the same attentions and pleasures as before. Unfortunately, his mother decides she also wants to join him and insists upon bringing her quiet and rather dull companion – a companion that Jonathan has never met. Miss Deborah Fullerton has been a companion to Lady Havisham for the last three years and knows all too...

Viscount Pottinger lost his fortune. Miss Tara Shaw could lose her reputation. Could they gain a future together? Viscount James Pottinger wants to return to his estate and hide away. Yes, he has lost a great deal of his fortune but the circumstances were deeply embarrassing. Only on the encouragement of his friends does he return, hoping beyond hope that he can recover some of his wealth but keep what occurred a secret. Miss Tara Shaw knows what she saw that night but cannot tell a single soul for fear of losing her reputation. Having lost a personal item on that fateful night, she must ...

A lady afraid of her cruel and dangerous brother…will she have the courage to do the right thing? Lady Violet is afraid. Her brother has always been cruel but there is something even darker going on within his house. Terrified and yet determined not to sit idly by while her brother enacts his plan, Violet forces herself to intervene. The handsome gentleman is none other than the Duke of Abernyte and Violet finds herself beginning to lose her heart, even though she knows such a thing can never be. Matthew is quite certain that his time at war will help him with his responsibilities back in...

On the run from an unwanted marriage, Lady Albina finds out it is difficult to hide for long. Patrick, the Marquess of Addenbrook, delights in showing off his wealth and his possessions and the excellent company he keeps. Irritated by the arrival of his nephew, whom he has been forced to care for, Patrick quickly hires a governess and intends to continue on with his life just as it has been before, only to find himself slowly becoming distracted by the young governess’ presence in the house. Lady Albina has been forced to run from her family’s estate. Hiding her true name and seeking ...

An Earl haunted by war…a companion in need of a family…can they both find what they need?Returning to London was never part of Hugh’s plan. As the new Earl of Brinsworth, he has been forced back to a life of duty but remains haunted by the memories of war. With his mother insistent on enjoying the London Season once more – with a companion in tow this time – Hugh is relieved when his help is required by an old friend. Yet he cannot help but notice the quiet companion who is now a part of his life, finding himself all the more intrigued by her gentle nature. Miss Clara Lockhart has...

Can Viscount Harrogate be trusted? Sarah can’t be sure and too much is at stake to be wrong. The newly titled Viscount Daniel Harrogate has just returned from war. Having fought against Napoleon’s forces, he makes his way to London with a task still to complete. The Duke of Abernyte must be found and a message relayed – but Daniel cannot find him. When he meets the beautiful Miss Graham, cousin to the Duke, he begins to grow suspicious of her, certain that she is hiding something from him. Miss Sarah Graham knows the Duke is involved in important matters for the King but she must also...

An Earl distracted by his work…will he wake up in time to find the love of his life right in front of him? Miss Ann Whyte has been sent to London under the care of one Earl of Ware, doing so to honor a promise to her brother. Attempting to make the best of the situation, she is deeply affronted when the Earl ignores her entirely and thrusts her into the care of his mother. Ann determines to throw herself into society and hopes to quickly find a suitor, thinking that no gentleman could be worse than her host! Geoffrey, the Earl of Ware, cannot help but be attracted to Miss Whyte but ...

“Earnestly awaiting your return, Marianne Weston” Every letter to Lord Philip Galsworthy from his waiting bride closed with the same words. And they always made his heart sink. He knew the words were not for him, but for their families who took great delight in reading the correspondence between them. In truth, Marianne had told him in secret, with great relief to himself, that she too was not excited by the long-held expectation of their marriage. And so, by excusing himself through duty to King and Country, Lord Philip Galsworthy managed to hold off the wedding for a year with hopes ...

An injured war veteran and a reluctant debutante work together to find out who wants to kill her! Frederick, the Marquess of Stratham, is determined that his war injury will not prevent him from doing all he can to prevent an invasion from the French. What he does not expect is for his endeavors to throw a young lady directly into his path! When a Lady Georgina is pulled from her carriage by an unknown assailant, Frederick has no choice but to promise to protect her. Lady Georgina has never had so much enjoyment during the London season! Bored with her mother’s ongoing expectations for ...

Elsbeth Blakely: An orphan who craves independence Viscount Andrew Radford: A notorious rogue used to getting what he wants A clash of wills – who will win? The world always ignored Elsbeth Blakely, given that she was just another young orphan at the Smithfield House for Girls. She was never a part of the bustling world of London Smithfield Market, cooped up inside the great house with no freedom of her own. However, life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when Elsbeth meets Viscount Andrew Radford. A notorious carousing rogue, Lord Radford sets his sights on Elsbeth to be his latest ...

My only true love is gone. I only wish he knew how much I loved him. Arabella Marchmont was destroyed when she found out that Jacob died in the war. It was her fault he was there in the first place. She just couldn’t take him seriously when he proposed, and before she could rectify her mistake he was already gone. The agonizing wait for him to return began, but tragedy struck leaving Arabella to only wonder what could have been. Jacob was gone from this world, and life had to move on. A long time later, when the Earl of Winchester proposes, everyone understood that it was time, finally ...

What do you do when everyone around you has what you want but can’t have? For Sophie Lefebvre, the answer was simple - accept the position as governess to the pompous Earl of Wycliff’s sister, Gertrude. Rude, arrogant and absorbed with his wealth, his presence is a hard task to endure, but far better than the pain of watching others have what she cannot. Claveston St. John, Earl of Wycliff, was smitten the moment he laid eyes on Lady Tate’s companion at the wedding of his good friend, William Pierce. When in jest he offered her a job as his sister’s governess, he never imagined she ...

Two nobles, destined to marry yet at each other’s throats. Can they reconcile their differences? When Lord Pendleton loses his brother, his entire world changes. Inheriting the title of Marquess of Leicestershire, he soon finds himself surrounded by nobles and sought-after by their daughters. He becomes determined to make a name for himself – and not be seen as a rogue like his late brother. Lady Augusta is destined to be married to Lord Leicestershire in a rigid, business-like agreement. Hating her father at first for not letting her choose her own husband, she grows to accept it over ...

Deborah would gladly spend her life saving others. It could be though that the one she wants to save the most is one that is beyond her reach. Through the war, Deborah found her purpose. With the abbey she was raised in opened up to the wounded, she found no shortage of need for her calming smile, quick mind, and skill at tending to the sick and injured. She couldn’t imagine that with the war winding down, her life wouldn’t just continue in the abbey as she gets ready to take her vows and become a nun. Before this happens though, someone from the wealthy Duke of Harksbury’s estate ...