Two young women, up from Steepwood to London for the Season, immediately attract the attention of two highly eligible young men. Tall, dark and confident, Athene Filmer seizes the opportunity to act as companion to her small, blonde and decidedly timid friend when she is launched into the ton. Illegitimate, with no dowry, Athene sees this as her one chance to make a rich marriage. But troubles arise when both young women consider Adrian, Lord Kinloch, to be the ideal husband. It's more than obvious to Athene that his formidably brusque cousin, Nicholas Cameron, is disapproving of her - seeing her as an adventuress on the make - but since Nick has shown no signs of offering her marriage himself, she knows she should dismiss all thought of him! But Nick will not be ignored...

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A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder.Stirring times for all the neighborhood. At twenty-three and a bluestocking to boot, Miss Lavender Brabantfeels her chances of marriage have passed her by. But the problemisn't that she's never met a man to make her pulse race. It's thatshe's an admiral's daughter—and the man of her dreams is ashopkeeper's son.Barnabas Hammond has the looks and confidence to mingle with allcircles of society. And to Lavender's amazement he is both well-readand a superlative swordsman. Could it be that this unlikely suitor ismore suitable than he at first appears?

A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood. Olivia Roade Burton has lived in obscurity in Steepwood since she brought disgrace on herself by jilting a man of high degree. Now she's grown restless and yearns for excitement. But will any man risk proposing to her? Scarred and disillusioned after his experiences in the Peninsular War, Captain Jack Denning believed he was too tainted to marry a decent girl. Caught in an innocent but compromising situation with Olivia, he's forced into an offer of marriage—one that Olivia accepts with no hesitation. Can she find true love and ease the secret sorrow that haunts Jack's eyes…? Regency Drama Intrigue, mischief…and marriage The Steepwood Scandal

A Young Woman Disappears. A Husband Is Suspected Of Murder. Stirring Times For AllThe Neighborhood. Gina, Lady Whitelaw left Steepwood as plain Gina Westcott. Now, years later, she’s returned home—only to come face-to-face with the man who stole her heart. Giles Rushford was once the heir to a great estate, while she was a lowly nursemaid. Now he’s virtually penniless after his father lost the family fortune, while Gina is a wealthy and titled widow. She knows Giles is too honorable a man to risk being seen as a fortune hunter. How will she ever convince him they were meant to reunite—as husband and wife? Regency drama, intrigue, mischief…and marriage

A Young Woman Disappears. A Husband Is Suspected Of Murder. Stirring Times For All The Neighborhood. When poor relation Deborah Staunton finds herself destitute, through no fault of her own, she is thrown on the mercy of the Percival family. Help presents itself in the highly eligible shape of Hugo Percival. Could he ever consider her as a possible wife? All Hugo wants is a well-ordered life with a calm, gentle lady, not an accident-prone miss who spreads disaster in her wake. Yet as the lively Deborah infiltrates his world, he begins to wonder whether she isn’t exactly what he needs….

A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood. Demure vicar's daughter Robina Percival has relished her Season in Town—a definite change for the better after her somewhat straitened situation at home. But what is she to make of Daniel, Lord Exmouth? A widower with two daughters to raise, he appears to be in the market for a wife. Discovering that she has more spirit than she realized, Robina holds back from encouraging her potential suitor. How can she be sure he hasn't buried his heart with his beautiful wife? Regency Drama Intrigue, mischief…and marriage The Steepwood Scandal

In this quiet village neighboring Steepwood Abbey, India Rushford had a decision to make—consent to be Anthony, Lord Isham’s reluctant bride or spend the rest of her days destitute. As their wedding neared, she saw the handsome lord’s gentle nature, and a powerful attraction flared between them. But the path to wedded bliss had its obstacles, including a deadly threat that put both their lives in danger. Could India admit before it was too late that she loved Lord Isham?

A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood. After a humiliating Season, Hester Perceval hid away and concentrated on stimulating her intellect—since her heart was broken! Indeed, Hester was a beautiful genius who cracked codes and solved puzzles, arousing the interest of a pen pal, "Zeno." When she discovered her enigmatic correspondent was Robert, Lord Dungarron—the man who had caused her shame during her Season—she took flight. But Robert found her and convinced Hester to help him uncover a devious plot. And as they toiled over codes and puzzles, they began to discover an overpowering love that defied all reason. Regency Drama Intrigue, mischief…and marriage The Steepwood Scandal

A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood. Lady Sophia Cleeve dazzled all that Season, but she declared she would not marry a pampered man. Instead, she wanted a worthy man—outside her privileged class! As shock rocked her entourage at this declaration, the sea-worn Duke of Sharnbrook, Benedict Risely, entered the scene and instantly fell for Sophia. To win her, Benedict decided to hide his wealth and take a job as Sophia's personal groom. Soon their interaction took a very personal turn. As their love blossomed, Ben feared Sophia's reaction when she learned he was as noble as she was…! Regency Drama Intrigue, mischief…and marriage The Steepwood Scandal