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Book 0.5: A Near Run Thing

Caroline Tenningbury will stop at nothing to steal Bertram Breckinridge from under her rival’s nose—but does she love him?

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Book 1: Two in the Bush

Genevieve Breckinridge thought Joshua Stiles was the perfect man for her daughter—until she fell in love with him herself.

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Book 2: Romance of the Ruin

The ruined Helden Hall promised Lenora Breckinridge romance, but Lord Helden was maddeningly elusive…

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Book 3: Forlorn Hope

Chosen as a Finalist in the 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Award!

A grand error lost Captain Geoffrey Mantell’s sweetheart to him once. Given a second chance, will one unwise mistake lose her to him forever?

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Book 4: A Knowing One

To prove his love to Diana Marshall, careful and responsible Tom Breckinridge befriends her devil-may-care childhood playmate, and finds himself playing into the hands of a Captain Sharp!

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Book 5: Piqued and Repiqued

He pursued her for ambition. She spurned him for the same. Only a determined friend could help them see each other’s hearts.

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Print book coming November 20, 2023.

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Book 6: A Dangerous Affair

Clara Mantell is determined to find adventure, but when she gets in over her head she must decide whether or not to trust a dangerous man.

(Coming April 2024)


Book 7: Fair Play

A virtuous lady sees no way out of her impossible situation, until rakish Francis Mantell offers his assistance.

(Coming October 2024)


Book 8: A Necessary Deception

Heiress Evangelina Harbrow must hide her true identity from everyone—even the handsome and charming groom who seems always to be there when she most needs help.

(Coming March 2025)

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