The Countess Without Conviction


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Is their marriage strong enough to weather this storm? Ever since their wedding day, Ellen Preston and Max Hainsworth have happily ignored the fact that one day they would become the Earl and Countess Meretta. When Max inherits his title, their life is upended - and a storm begins to brew. Returning from a long parliamentary season in London, Max discovers that things are not going well for Ellen at their new home of Montchampion Manor. His mother is critical of the new countess, the carpenters don’t want Ellen in the workshop, and everyone is upset that Ellen and Max want to ban imports of tea and cotton. Worst of all, Ellen seems to have lost her faith in Max. Ellen is doing her best to adjust to her new life, but the house is too big, the servants are too suspicious, and Max is too distant. When nasty rumors make her question everything she believes in, she and Max must find a way to unite again - or risk forever being torn apart. You’ll enjoy this story if you have previously read The Viscount Without Virtue. Happily-ever-after guaranteed!




The Complete Countess Chronicles


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Four Regency Romances with smart ladies and hot beta heroes A debutante falls in love with her childhood nemesis. Star-crossed lovers are reunited at last. A widow and a duke go on a road trip. And a marriage of convenience turns into a marriage of true love. Get the whole Countess Chronicles series in one ebook! (Average Goodreads Rating: 4.25 Stars, plus a finalist for the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and 15th Annual Next Generation Indie Book Awards) THE IDEAL COUNTESS Finalist for the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards! London, 1810 Alice never dreamed her Season would go this well. She has beautiful dresses, new friends, and she has caught the eye of the most dashing bachelor in London, the Duke of Cornwall. But her friend, Hugh Osborne, the Earl of Windemere, is concerned the duke’s attentions towards Alice aren’t completely honorable. While she dreams of marrying the impossible duke, Hugh scrambles to find a way to protect her - and win her heart - before Alice’s reputation is dashed to pieces. READER REVIEW - “This story is a masterpiece at developing the main character from a naive debutant to a mature, self-aware woman. This is one of those books that I highly recommend reading in one sitting. I loved being able to lose myself in the story.” NEW YEAR’S MASQUERADE New Year’s Eve, 1810 Bernard Talbot, Earl of Gresham, is ready to take the next step: make Miss Lisbeth Dawes his countess and continue the Gresham legacy. Then, just in time for the New Year’s masquerade ball, Annabelle returns. Annabelle is Bernard’s first and only love, lost to the Duke of Surrey seven years ago. Now she is widowed and hoping to step back into Bernard’s life. With just one night left before his wedding, Bernard must decide whether to honor duty or follow his heart. READER REVIEW - “If you love swoon-worthy historicals and second chance romances, this is your golden ticket!” THE DUCHESS WAGER January 1811 The duke accepts a wager Fitz, the Duke of Harrodshire, views marriage as a business arrangement, not a question of the heart. Especially once he bets his friends that he won’t marry the next woman he fancies. He knows it will be an easy win - until they take refuge from a snowstorm at Bleneccle Manor and he meets Lady Margot Wickham. A widow in mourning At her parents’ home in Northern England to recover from her husband’s sudden death, Lady Margot Wickham isn’t sure she’ll ever be ready to face the duties of being a Dowager Countess. When unexpected travelers show up in a snowstorm, Margot is grateful for the distraction. Until she realizes she might be too distracted by a certain duke. Duty calls When Margot gets notice of unrest at her husband’s cotton mill, she realizes she can put off duty no longer. Alarmed, Fitz volunteers to accompany her south. He plans to help her resolve the issue - but the road trip is a convenient excuse to stay close, too. READER REVIEW - “Five Stars - Must Read! A charming and quick Regency romance abut a woman not only finding love, but confidence in herself.” THE HUSBAND PLOT WHAT COULD GO WRONG WHEN YOU MARRY A PERFECT STRANGER? Lisbeth Dawes would rather not end up a spinster. After her first fiance leaves her at the altar, she agrees to marry Adrian Hathorne sight-unseen. She doesn’t expect much from her new husband, since he plans to leave for Jamaica within the year, but she does hope for friendship and freedom to pursue her own interests. Adrian Hathorne wants to be above reproach. He doesn’t indulge in any of the usual gentlemanly pursuits, nor does he chase after any women. When his father writes from Jamaica with instructions to marry as soon as possible, he does as asked. It is only after the wedding that he realizes he doesn’t really know how to be a husband - especially not to a bluestocking wife with so many of her own ideas. Divorce is not an option - which means Lisbeth and Adrian need to find common ground before their marriage of convenience goes up in smoke. Just when they have discovered they don’t disagree with each other over everything, another letter arrives from Jamaica with news neither of them expected. News that will test every aspect of their fledgling marriage. READER REVIEW - “This book was absolutely amazing, the characters, their love story, the values they shared. It’s an absolute must-read for anyone who loves historical romance and has been wanting some more inclusive books in terms of race and sexual orientation.” Grab the complete Countess Chronicles series now!




The Sailor Without a Sweetheart


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Is love worth giving a second chance? Six years ago, Amy Lamplugh decided not to elope with Nate Preston. Ever since, she has been working hard to convince herself she was right to choose her family over Nate. Now, Nate is back. After an illustrious career as a naval captain, he faces a court martial for disobeying orders while fighting the slave trade. He accepts an invitation to await the trial at a country estate outside of Portsmouth - and discovers he is suddenly neighbors with Amy. Nate is shocked to find that Amy didn’t end up marrying someone rich and titled. Instead, she is a glorified companion to her younger sister - and is clearly battling some unnamed illness. Thrown together by circumstances outside their control, Nate and Amy try to be friends. Soon, it becomes clear that their feelings for each other never died. Do they dare risk their hearts again? Has anything changed, or are they destined for heartbreak once more? Jump into the award-winning Prestons series with this installment, which works as a standalone!




The Law Times Reports


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The Londoners


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