As the most dazzling debutante of 1811, beautiful and reckless Miss Olivia Templestowe scandalised society when she eloped with notorious rake, Lucien, Lord Farquhar. Five years later, she's paid the highest price for her impetuosity. Lucien is dead, branding his wife a whore and unfit mother, and willing the care of their child to a relative. Now Olivia is about to orchestrate a grand charade to reclaim everything she has lost. AFTER YEARS ABROAD, fighting for king and country, Max Atherton has returned to the estate he's inherited and to take responsibility for his cousin's child. When he discovers a young woman, unconscious, on his land, he's fired up with new purpose as love blossoms when he nurses her back to health. But Olivia possesses a secret far darker than simply her identity. A secret that threatens the future of the honourable man who has fulfilled her heart's desire. As Olivia struggles to choose between Max's future, and safeguarding her son's, Max must discover the key to the puzzle that will free them all – before tragedy strikes! A passionate love story with an intriguing mystery at its core. "Sweet with heat and hard to beat, Lady Farquhar's Butterfly gains momentum as it builds to a terrifying climax...." ~ Long and Short Reviews

Abandoned at the altar, Max, Lord Belvedere believes he's evaded family obligation in favour of a life of adventuring in Africa. But his ailing Aunt Euphemia has other ideas. When Max finds himself in the delightfully diverting arms of Violet Lilywhite while visiting London's most prestigious House of Assignation, he happens upon the perfect plan. A sham wedding to a 'penniless shop girl' should fulfil Aunt Euphemia's romantic dreams without losing him his newfound liberty. Violet agrees to the deception with no hesitation. Lord Belvedere is certainly the most charming and surprising of all her male consorts but she has no illusions about a shared future. She wants only to escape the clutches of infamous Madame Chambon. The plan appears perfect until Max and Violet find themselves falling in love. Can Max give up his plans for freedom in an exciting new land? Or is freedom to be found in the arms of the woman he loves? What Readers Say About the Series: "Max Belvedere & Violet Lilywhite's story was beyond beautiful. He was determined to seek his freedom at any cost. She believed herself ruined beyond redemption. Together they will discover that nothing in life is impossible. Highly Recommended." "Oh my! This story just makes you fall in love! It's exciting. It never lags. And what a most satisfying ending!" [Saving Grace.] Heat Level: Steamy

A murdered lord in a brothel. An innocent debutante marked for death. And a killer whose deadliest weapon may be a secret buried in the past. When Miss Evelina Tarot's fiancé is discovered murdered in London's most notorious pleasure house, William, Lord Bellingham becomes her unexpected champion. Then William uncovers a shocking truth: Evelina is the daughter of infamous brothel keeper Madame Chambon. Desperate to bury the scandal that would destroy any chance of a future with the woman he's come to love, he joins forces with Lily, Lady Bradden—whose employment bureau offers sanctuary to fallen women. But as they race to unmask the killer, a terrifying question emerges: why is the murderer more intent on seeing Evelina dead than exposing her connection to Madame Chambon? The answer may be more dangerous than anyone could have imagined... The seductive new historical mystery that will leave you breathless... London Ladies in Peril Mystery series where danger and desire walk hand in hand.

Reluctant courtesan, Charity, has found true love with Hugo, her first and only client. But when poet and artist, Hugo, is tricked into gambling away his impending inheritance, Charity finds herself at the mercy of Madam Chambon and her infamous house of ill-repute. Can the two young lovers thwart the conspiracy between Hugo’s social-climbing father, and slippery cousin Cyril, so Hugo can make Charity his Christmas bride? A sweet romance featuring two young innocents determined to overcome those more powerful who would keep them apart. What the readers say: "I loved the twists in this book they weaved a beautiful story. This well-written gem is well worth the time you spend reading" ~ Kindle Reader

Honour? Or her heart's desire? When Felix discovers the divine "Miss Hope" in his bed, his betrayal is acute. Two years ago, he’d been on the verge of proposing marriage to the beautiful governess who had taught his neighbour’s children. But Hope had failed to appear for their secret assignation, supposedly rejecting Felix in favour of a position abroad. Now, to Felix’s shock and dismay, Hope is the surprise gift his friends have sourced from London's most exclusive House of Assignation in the hopes of lifting his dark depression. Despite the pain of the past, Felix can't bear to lose her again. But Hope Merriweather is bound to her new life by a dark secret. She sacrificed Felix two years before. Now, she must choose again: Honour or her heart's desire? For readers who love second-chance, redemption love stories with a happily-ever-after they didn't see coming. Forsaking Hope is Book 2 in the Fair Cyprians of London Series but can be read as a standalone. What the readers are saying: "I have found a new author. Storyline that reaches into the darker side of human nature. Twist and turns with a couple of double twists. Hope remains..." "A sad story with intrigue, deception, strong emotions, suspense, violence and passion." "An emotional story that keeps you reading until the last page." "Immerse yourself in the time period -- put yourself in a situation of no way out, no options, no hope. Highly recommended -- I lost myself in the storyline -- and in history."

FAIR CYPRIANS OF LONDON series (BOOK 1) London, 1878 Welcome to Madame Chambon’s! Within this lavish London townhouse, a host of beautiful, intelligent women cater to the desires of princes, potentates and noblemen. These are the stories of the ruined vicar’s daughters, kidnapped baronesses, and enterprising lady’s maids who seek to turn the tables on those responsible for their fall from grace… And to find a happy-ever-after on their terms. Saving Grace is Book One Grace thought she'd found love and a future with the sensitive son of the household in which she was employed. But when David went to university, a terrible thing happened... Three years later, as Grace prepares for her next job, she learns she is the special initiation 'gift' procured by a mother in fashionable Mayfair for her son's twenty-first birthday. Grace, however, plans a 'celebration' of a different kind. One that will give her satisfaction for the wrongs that plunged her into this hated life. But when Grace crosses the threshold of the address where she once served in a very different capacity, her quest for revenge takes a very different turn. A story of courage and redemption with an unexpected ending. What the Readers are Saying: "It was exciting and emotional. Sexy and romantic." ~ Goodreads "This is one of the most interesting stories on why a girl might become an escort. The twists and turns are breathtaking...I couldn't put this down." ~ Goodreads Reading Order: Book 1 - Saving Grace Books 2 - Forsaking Hope Book 3 - Keeping Faith Book 4 - Wedding Violet Book 5 - Christmas Charity Book 6 - Loving Lily Associated Victorian Murder Mystery with Romance Series - London Ladies in Peril Book 1 - Murder at Madame Chambon's

When Verity White is forced to relinquish her hard-won position as a magazine editor after her husband James loses his airline job in the bitter Australian Pilots' Dispute, she reluctantly follows him to the dusty frontier town of Maun, gateway to Botswana's breathtaking Okavango Delta. As James reconnects with his childhood roots as a bush pilot, flying tourists between luxury safari lodges, Verity feels adrift and disconnected. Desperate for purpose, she accepts a job as a safari hostess to the charismatic hunter, Starky Willis. Yet, as Verity immerses herself in the untamed beauty of the African bush on a ten-day overland safari, she becomes entangled in a web of long-buried secrets and simmering tensions. At its core lies the mysterious death of James's cousin on a hunting expedition fifteen years prior—an ill-fated venture led by the very man now employing Verity. The harsh beauty of the Kalahari might fool some, but deadly secrets lie hidden, and danger lurks as Verity and James are drawn into a perilous world of poaching, corruption, and murder. "Whispers in the Kalahari" is a standalone romantic suspense that blends the sweeping romance of "Out of Africa" with the heart-pounding tension of "The Constant Gardener." For fans of Beverley Harper, T. M. Clark, and Samantha Ford who love second-chance love stories set against breathtaking African landscapes, dangerous secrets, and edge-of-your-seat thrills.

Emperor Darmés’s horde of the dead swarms over the continent. Fernest’s greatest heroes are dead, the Royal Army is in disarray, and darkness is closing in. But the people of Duvedirica have not yet lost. From Sutherland to Fernest to Mekia, the powers that be, who until now had vied among themselves for power, stand united against a common enemy. Even Felix and the Azure Knights join the fight against Darmés’s reign of terror. What’s more, Olivia has returned after completing the last part of her training with Z. Now she is ready to challenge Xenia, the God of Death who is the source of Darmés’s powers. With her original quest to find Z completed, Olivia will stop at nothing to protect the friends she made along the way. All the players come together in the finale of the great symphony that will decide the fate of Duvedirica!

Two nobly born debutantes and their illegitimate sisters - a governess and an actress - compete for love while bringing to justice a handsome, dangerous traitor in these passionate, intrigue-filled Regency romances. HER GILDED PRISON ~ She was determined to secure the succession, he was in it for the pleasure. Falling in love was not part of the arrangement. When dashing twenty-five-year-old Stephen Cranbourne arrives at the estate he will one day inherit, it's expected he will make a match with his beautiful second cousin, Araminta. But while proud, fiery Araminta and her shy, plain sister, Hetty, parade their very different charms before him, it's their mother, Sybil, a lonely and discarded wife, who evokes first his sympathy and then stokes his lustful fires. As Stephen introduces Sybil to every pleasure she's been deprived of, duty turns to a deep and mutual love. But with the unexpected arrival of a contender to the estate, Sybil realises that what she's set in motion to save the family might have tragic consequences. DANGEROUS GENTLEMEN ~ Shy, plain Hetty was the wallflower beneath his notice…until a terrible mistake has one dangerous, delicious rake believing she's the "fair Cyprian" ordered for his pleasure. Shy, self-effacing Henrietta knows her place—in her dazzling older sister's shadow. She's a little brown peahen to Araminta's bird of paradise. But when Hetty mistakenly becomes embroiled in the Regency underworld, the innocent debutante finds herself shockingly compromised by the dashing, dangerous Sir Aubrey, the very gentleman her heart desires. And the man Araminta has in her cold, calculating sights. Branded an enemy of the Crown, bitter over the loss of his wife, Sir Aubrey wants only to lose himself in the warm, willing body of the young "prostitute" Hetty. As he tutors her in the art of lovemaking, Aubrey is pleased to find Hetty not only an ardent student, but a bright, witty and charming companion. Despite a spoiled Araminta plotting for a marriage offer and a powerful political enemy damaging his reputation, Aubrey may suffer the greatest betrayal at the hands of the little "concubine" who's managed to breach the stony exterior of his heart. THE MYSTERIOUS GOVERNESS ~ Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, illegitimate daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as an overworked governess while her vain and spoiled half-sister, Araminta, enjoys London's social whirl as its most feted debutante. When Lissa's rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society – and into the midst of a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham – she finds an unlikely ally: charming and besotted Ralph Tunley, Lord Debenham's underpaid, enterprising secretary. Ralph can't afford to leave the employ of the villainous viscount much less keep a wife but he can help Lissa cleverly navigate a perilous web of lies that will ensure everyone gets what they deserve. Heat rate: medium to sizzling What readers are saying about the series: "These books are the best written time pieces I've ever read." “Lies, misdeeds, treachery, and romance. What an impressive story!” "This book has it all: secrets, intrigue, murder and romance. I finished it in one sitting." ♥♥♥ Step back in time for a Regency-era family saga with more intrigue than 'Dynasty' ♥♥♥

Two beautiful sisters – one an illegitimate governess, the other a celebrated debutante – compete for love amidst the scandal and intrigue of a Regency London Season. Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, unacknowledged daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as drudge to the social climbing Lamonts while her vain and spoiled half sister, Araminta, enjoys London’s social whirl as its most feted debutante. When Lissa’s rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society – and into the midst of a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham – she finds an unlikely ally: charming and besotted Ralph Tunley, Lord Debenham’s underpaid, enterprising secretary. Ralph can’t afford to leave the employ of the villainous viscount much less keep a wife but as an accepted member of the ton he can help Lissa cleverly navigate a perilous web of lies that will ensure everyone gets what they deserve. THE MYSTERIOUS GOVERNESS is Book 3 in the Daughters of Sin series but can be read as a stand-alone as it features the sibling rivalry between Viscount Partington's two nobly-born and three illegitimate daughters from a completely different perspective. Book 1: Her Gilded Prison Book 2: Dangerous Gentlemen Book 3: The Mysterious Governess Book 4: Beyond Rubies Book 5: Lady Unveiled~The Cuckold's Conspiracy Heat rating: sensual. The Daughters of Sin series has been described as a Regency-set 'Dynasty'. What readers are saying: "The storyline is uniquely designed, and cleverly executed. Spies, traitors, deception, betrayal, mystery, suspense and romance, bring together an intriguing Regency Romance, with many twists and turns, and an abundance of adventure"~Amazon customer. "Magnificent and mesmerising." ~Amazon customer.