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Get swept away in the first three novels of the Ladies and Scoundrels series! These bestselling romances of love, loss, and redemption will keep you enthralled.

Spring is in full bloom, and so is scandal… Lady Alexandra Peregrine has always been more interested in adventure than marriage. But when she finds herself unexpectedly drawn into a flirtation with the roguishly charming Magnus Berkshire, Earl of Langley, she is tempted to indulge in a harmless springtime dalliance. After all, what harm could a fleeting romance bring? Magnus has spent years dodging matchmakers and meddlesome mothers, but Alexandra is unlike any lady he’s ever met—quick-witted, bold, and entirely too tempting.

A headstrong woman and a newly minted duke find themselves entangled in a battle of wills and a collision of hearts that defies their predetermined destiny.A spirited wallflowerLady Olivia Montague, a woman unafraid to defy convention, has chosen to embrace spinsterhood rather than be tethered...

In a world of societal constraints and unexpected turns, Julia Honeyfield's life takes a drastic twist. Abandoned by her father and facing dire circumstances, Julia and her mother are left with no choice but to make a desperate decision that leaves Julia entangled in the dark alleys of a London brothel, a place of desperation and shadows. Amidst the shadows, a chance encounter alters fate… Julia's path crosses with Charles, the Duke of Selkirk, a man burdened by his own responsibilities and secrets. Unveiling the truth of Julia's predicament, Charles feels an unexplainable connection to her.

In the haunting ruins of Almerry Castle, scarred by war and shadowed by secrets, a chance encounter between a spirited woman and a war-weary soldier ignites a passion that defies history's wounds in Passion's Lasting Promise, a Regency tale of love's enduring resilience.

Born a noblewoman but raised a hellion, Lady Narissa dances on the edge of London's elite and its shadows. As the secret founder of an exclusive gaming hell for the ladies of the ton, she defies society’s rules and guards her hidden world fiercely. Determined to protect her legacy at any cost, she’s vowed to let no man disrupt her carefully constructed life.

In the heart of Yorkshire, where rolling hills and grand estates whisper secrets of old, Lady Eden Thornton finds herself caught between duty and desire. The spirited daughter of an Earl, she is content with her idyllic country life, far removed from the frivolities of London society. But when her brother's best friend, the brooding and enigmatic Marquess of Blackwood, returns from abroad, her world is turned upside down.

Amidst the enchanting snowfall and twinkling candlelight of Regency England's holiday season, a tale of redemption and reawakened hearts unfolds in Au Revoir, My Duke. Lady Charlotte Ashbourne stands on the precipice of ruin, her family's fortune ruthlessly stolen by the enigmatic and brooding Duke of Ravenscroft, Grant Tilbury. Driven by desperation, Charlotte is determined to reclaim her family's honor and fortune from the man who ruined them.

In a realm where class divisions rule, Rose Woodcourt, a humble seamstress, finds her world unraveling. Defiant and self-reliant, she spurns aid even when faced with looming threats to her home and freedom. Enter Hunter Thorne, an aristocratic gentleman whose elevated status only deepens the chasm between them. Rose does not trust him, and bristles at the notion of becoming another of his conquests.

A roguish earl. A desperate lady. One scandal that could destroy them—or bind them forever. Edward Hallworth, notorious for his charm and his disinterest in marriage, never meant to become a hero. But when a breathless young woman seizes his arm in Hyde Park, begging for protection, instinct and curiosity propel him into a storm of secrets. The lady in question, Miss Lydia Ashby, carries a past she cannot reveal and a pursuer who will stop at nothing.

A bold beauty. A brooding viscount. And two weeks that may change everything. Lady Alice Pickford is not the kind of woman who fades quietly into the background. With flaming red hair, a razor-sharp wit, and a smile that dares the world to keep up, she thrives on risk, rebellion, and romance—for others. Love, after all, is something she’ll only accept on her own impossible terms. Samuel Baldwin, Viscount Crewe, has spent years building a life of restraint and order.

Lady Hattie Sutton has no intention of being maneuvered into a sensible match.A country house party at Rowanmere is meant to be delightful, but Hattie knows exactly what it is: a matchmaking parade disguised by rose gardens, elegant dinners, and scenic walks. With one painfully suitable suitor...

Miss Eleanor Hargrove has always been more interested in books than ballrooms, her sharp mind and insatiable curiosity setting her apart from the simpering debutantes of the ton. But when she stumbles upon a cryptic message hidden among her late father’s papers, she unwittingly becomes entangled in a deadly game of secrets and spies. Graham Sinclair, Lord Rathbourne, has spent years in the shadows, working as one of England’s most skilled intelligence agents. His latest mission is as delicate as it is dangerous—uncover a treasonous plot before England’s enemies strike.

Get carried away in the final two novellas of the Ladies and Scoundrels series. These previous released, best-selling romances of love, loss, and redemption will keep you enthralled and leave you satisfied. Scandalous Wallflower: A wallflower by nature, Jane long ago accepted she would become a spinster. Perhaps such a fate was for the best. After all she’d witnessed firsthand how miserable marriage could make a lady. Scandalous Liaison: In her youth, Grace Stratton, the Duchess of Abernathy, gave her heart to Lewis Duffield, an American plantation owner.

Lady Clara Mapleton believes in love—the kind worth waiting for, not the kind brokered in drawing rooms or secured by titles. It certainly doesn't include Crispin Hallworth, Earl of Oakford, a man so steeped in scandal he’s earned the name Devil of Oakford. But when a masked kiss at a lavish masquerade threatens to destroy her reputation, Clara does the unthinkable to protect herself: she claims they are engaged.

In the elegant backdrop of 18th-century English aristocracy, Lady Amelia's world shatters with her father's passing, leaving her bereft and constrained by the bonds of youth. Guided by newfound allies Grace and Sarah, Amelia crafts a daring plan: a mere four weeks to settle her affairs and covertly secure an English lord for marriage, a ploy to anchor her heart to her homeland. Amidst her mourning, Amelia's audacious quest unfolds as she embarks on the intricate game of capturing a worthy suitor from London's elite.

Amidst the enchanting wintry landscapes of Regency England, fate weaves an unexpected story of love and redemption. Lady Emily Fairchild, a spirited widow carrying the weight of her past, crosses paths with the charismatic rogue, Mr. Nicolas Winters, the second son of a prestigious earl. When a twist of destiny brings Nicolas wounded and unconscious to Emily's door, her compassionate heart compels her to nurse him back to health. As he gradually awakens, an air of mystery surrounds the captivating stranger.

She's his best friend's sister. She's also the only trouble he can't walk away from. Lady Hannah Blakey has no intention of sitting quietly by the fire while life happens elsewhere. Gaming hells, midnight races, a pistol tucked in her breeches—she takes her adventures where she finds them, and she's never once been caught. Until him. Graham Fulton, Marquess of Ramsbury, has one rule: the Duke of Blackmore's sister is strictly off-limits.

Lady Esme Jones has no intention of being auctioned off to the “most sensible” man in London—no matter how tirelessly her brother, Viscount Woodmere, tries to arrange it. Determined to survive the Season on her own terms, Esme finds an unexpected ally in James Dearborn, Viscount Redford: a carefree rake with a wicked grin, an even wicked-er tongue, and a talent for turning social rules into sport. Together they quietly found a “Mutual Mischief Society,” devoted to harmless pranks and artful escapes from the ton’s most determined matchmakers.

Marquess Gulliver, Seth Mowbray, lacks a family of his own. When he is not keeping company with his close friends, the duke and duchess of Selkirk, he drowns his loneliness by indulging in the more wicked things life has to offer. Lady Constantine Hartley cannot seem to follow the rules of society. What's more, the pressure of it all has ruined her fun. So, why bother? This season, she is determined to ignore the rules and enjoy herself.