Regency Era Historical Fiction

Miss Laura Templeton has always been in her sister’s shadow, until the latter disappears without a trace, nights before her wedding. With scandal looming ahead, Laura must marry her sister’s fiancé, even if she finds him vexing. Could this marriage of necessity lead her to a love most unexpected? When Benedict Cooke, the Earl of Rosemont, announces his intention to marry one of the Miss Templeton sisters, little does he know his betrothed would vanish. To avoid dishonor, he has one option left: to marry the other sister. What if fate led him to the right Miss Templeton, though? As ...

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 Hannah Ballard is not looking for love. She has a fortune at her disposal and a passion for painting that outstrips the ladylike conventions of the day, and a man will only slow her down. However, when an intriguing invitation from the new Duke of Rutherford disrupts her quiet existence, Hannah finds herself torn. Will she give this mysterious man a chance, or let her preconceptions stand in the way? The newly appointed Duke of Rutherford, Simon Maddox, faces the challenge of restoring his dilapidated estate while grappling with his reluctance to embrace the responsibilities of his ...

Miss Isabella Harcourt has never been a proper young lady. Preferring sketchbooks and flowers to glittering ballrooms, she has spent two blissful years abroad avoiding society. But when she returns to England and rescues a wounded stranger in the woods, she finds herself bound to a chivalrous duke—and to a marriage that could cost her the freedom she cherishes most. Alexander Ravenswood, Duke of Ashbourne, has long resigned himself to duty over love. Yet the spirited woman who saved his life stirs something in him he thought long buried. Determined to do right by her, he offers marriage ...

Lady Clara Whitmore has spent her life unseen and unloved, overshadowed by her late mother’s memory. When her cruel father forces her to marry the infamous Duke of Greystone, a man whispered to be cold and heartless, she accepts her fate… until she realizes the Duke may not be the monster she has been warned about. Edward Ashford never wanted the title of Duke, nor the loneliness that came with it. Haunted by an accident that stole his family and burdened by duty, he agrees to a marriage of convenience. Little did he know his quiet bride would challenge his darkness and awaken feelings ...

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 ...

From darling of the ton and soon-to-be betrothed, Lady Dorothea Blackwood’s life changes overnight when she runs into a burning house to save her sister. Dorothea is scarred forever, and now her only prospect is a shady businessman. A marriage of convenience seems to be the only way to escape him, but what if this arrangement of necessity ends up being her chance at real love? Lord Frederick Hartley, the virtuous Earl of Westhaven, has his father on his deathbed, with only one wish: to see his son wed. When he stumbles upon an alluring lady at the opera, he looks past her scars, wondering...

Lady Eliza Greystone has always preferred pressed flowers to suitors, secretly studying medicinal herbs instead of society’s expected accomplishments. But a chance encounter at a Cheapside apothecary draws her into a gentleman’s perilous quest and into a path that might threaten both her reputation and her heart. Nathaniel Thorne, the rightful Earl of Westraven, has returned from years in exile to reclaim his stolen birthright. Yet he never expected to find strength in the gentle courage of an unconventional lady nor to feel a pull toward her that tempts him to share the shadows of a ...

Six of my best-selling Regency romance stories! Delightful romances full of emotion, drama, action, plot twists, and of course, love! A Duke's Lady in Disguise When Lady Lavinia Kingsley flees a forced marriage, an accident robs her of her memory. Rescued by Hugh Ascot, Duke of Westbridge, she becomes “Jane” and serves as his maid while her past remains hidden. As their bond deepens, Hugh struggles to stay detached, but danger lurks in the memories she cannot recall. When her true identity emerges, it could destroy everything—their love, her family’s secrets, and the threat of the ...

Lady Persephone Fairborne never expected to be the center of a scandal. Abandoned by her betrothed and shunned by society, she is forced into an engagement with her former fiancé’s arrogant brother to protect her family. She vows to keep her heart out of the game, but fate has other plans… Lord Damien Loxley, newly returned from years at sea, is pushed into the role of heir and savior of two families. His only choice is a staged engagement to staunch the gossip while he searches for his missing brother. Even though his bride clearly wishes him anywhere but near her, beneath her ...

Clara Wentworth faces ruin after her husband is court-martialed for treason and dies in disgrace. With her young son in tow, she seeks refuge in her mother-in-law’s modest bookshop in Bath, hiding beneath a false name and dreading the day the past will find her. But when a brooding yet charming stranger steps through the bookshop’s door, the fragile peace she’s built slowly turns to ashes. Edward Ravenshaw, the Duke of Ravenswood, has lived in quiet torment since the loss of his wife and child. Searching for old records tied to his sorrow leads him to the new ethereal bookeeper—and ...

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 ...

Living under the shadow of her controlling uncle, Lady Georgiana Bryson finds solace in her covert literary endeavors and her faithful greyhound, Flint. Regarded as a wallflower, Georgiana has shied away from love until she crosses paths with the handsome Earl of Huntingdon. Could that finally be what the poets write about? Victor Colborne, the Earl of Huntingdon, presents a mask of carefree abandon to society, secretly nursing a heart still raw from his fiancée’s death. Devoted to scholarly pursuits—and the mysterious novels of an author who seems to understand his very soul, he ...

A scandal destroys Isabella Beaumont’s reputation, forcing her to marry the Duke of Thornewood. Sent to his cold, silent estate, she must navigate a house ruled of silence and suspicion while trying to bring comfort to a grieving child. Can her kindness and courage help her find a place in a home that seems determined to reject her? Duke Gabriel Thornewood learned the cost of trust when betrayal nearly destroyed him. Convinced Isabella trapped him, he plans to leave her behind, until a tragic accident places his orphaned niece in his care. The child clings to Isabella, and Gabriel’s ...

Lady Eleanor Whitcombe, heiress to a vast fortune, has sworn never to marry, valuing her independence above all else. Raised by a father who encouraged her freedom, she vows to honor his legacy by living life on her own terms. However, what will happen when she finds herself in the path of a handsome duke searching for a bride? Henry Ashford, Duke of Wexford, inherited a dukedom and a crumbling estate, leaving him with one solution to his financial woes: marriage. Haunted by past betrayal, Henry is wary and closed off until Lady Eleanor arrives. Her sharp wit and independent spirit draw him...

In the quietude of Market Harbingdon, Gillian Pembroke harbors a secret truth. Beneath the serene facade of this seaside village, the daughter of the Marquess of Pembury grapples with the shadows of a scandal that unjustly stained her name. When an unexpected encounter revives old memories though, and long buried feelings are brought back to the fore, it seems Gillian has a choice to make. Will the revelations of her heart's desires disrupt the quiet life she has carefully built? In the grandeur of London, Gregory Spencer, the noble Duke of Sherbourne, carries a burden of regret. Distanced ...

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...

After her father’s death, Sophia Bennett is left with nothing but piling debt. Getting a position as a governess to the Duke of Ravenshire's niece and nephew might be her only option to get out of this predicament. Could her meeting with the enigmatic master of the house be the start of the most improbable romance? Algernon Kingsley, Duke of Ravenshire, has never forgiven his sister for choosing love over duty and marrying a commoner. Now, with both her and her husband gone, he is left to raise their children—and confront memories he has long tried to forget. When the new governess he ...

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, ...

A Duke with a dangerous past. A Lady trapped by duty. A love that could destroy them both. James Blackwood has spent ten years in exile, paying for the rebellious choices of his youth. Now as the new Duke of Westminster, he's returned to reclaim his place in society—but some sins aren't easily forgiven. Lady Evelina Hartley knows her fate: marriage to the wealthy but ruthless Lord Ashford. It is the only way to save her family from ruin. But when she meets the rebellious Duke at a masquerade ball, everything changes. Their stolen moments in secret gardens awaken a passion neither expected...