When Petal takes the position of the upstairs maid at Wenland Lodge, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the master. She knows that her adoration will never be returned by the handsome Sir Aidan. He belongs in a world she could never belong in, but that doesn't prevent her from going out of her way to provide the handsome new master of the house with whatever he wants.Sir Aidan wants Petal. He isn't the kind of man to dally with servants, though, and that is all Petal could ever be. Determined to keep his attention focused on recovering from a carriage accident that nearly took his life, he is a little stymied when he finds himself having to rely on her more than he ever anticipated. Especially when the nefarious exploits of his rather questionable nurse begin to cause aggravation for everyone within the house.Can Aidan and Petal uncover Edwards' secrets before she manages to ensnare Sir Aidan in a marriage he doesn't want? Will Petal prove to be his saviour? Or...

A reputation at risk What woman in her right mind would say no to marrying the dashing Duke of Sedgemoor? Miss Penelope Thorne, that's who. She's known Camden Rothermere since they were children—and she also knows she'd bring nothing but scandal to his name. Cam can hardly believe Penelope turned down his proposal. But if she wants to run off to the Continent and set the rumor mill ablaze, he can't stop her. Then her brother's dying request sends him to bring home the one woman he thought he'd finally gotten over. The only way they'll both get back to London without their reputations in tatters is to pretend they're married during the journey. That means kissing like they mean it and even sharing a bed—until it becomes hard to tell where the game ends and true desire begins... A REPUTATION AT RISKWhat woman in her right mind would say no to marrying the dashing Duke of Sedgemoor? Miss Penelope Thorne, that's who. She's known Camden Rothermere since they were children-and she also knows she'd bring nothing but scandal to his name. Cam can hardly believe Penelope turned down his proposal. But if she wants to run off to the Continent and set the rumor mill ablaze, he can't stop her. Then her brother's dying request sends him to bring home the one woman he thought he'd finally gotten over. The only way they'll both get back to London without their reputations in tatters is to pretend they're married during the journey. That means kissing like they mean it and even sharing a bed-until it becomes hard to tell where the game ends and true desire begins . . .

Sometimes Mr. Right couldn't be more wrong...Thanks to a devastating revelation about her husband, Reenie Holbrook's once-perfect marriage is over. For eleven years she had the life she wanted--and now it's gone.Sometimes Mr. Wrong couldn't be more right...Reenie decides that the first step in recovering from her ordeal is to find work; after all, she has three young children to support. She's thrilled when she lands a job at Dundee High teaching history--until Isaac Russell, the man who triggered the unraveling of her marriage, accepts a temporary position teaching science. Then she's tempted to quit. Reenie doesn't care if the whole town admires Isaac...and she won't admit that, secretly, she admires him, too. She doesn't want to see him or his sister in "her" town.

Lady Willow Hunnicut has always dreamed of living in London. With design talent and aspirations grander than London's finest houses, she knows an unmarried heiress will never be allowed to live in the capital alone. But a married woman may come and go as she pleases. With a little imagination, a lot of courage, and one carefully worded advertisement, Willow concocts a plan to get everything she wants... even if she must take a husband in exchange. Lord Brent Caulder, the Earl of Cassin, is destitute, his Yorkshire castle is crumbling, and his tenants are without work. He has an ingenious scheme that's a surefire moneymaker—if only someone would invest. When he discovers an advertisement seeking adventurers to fund, he is determined to claim the money. But his world is turned upside down when the investor turns out to be a flame-haired heiress. The deal is simple: In return for marrying Willow, Cassin will receive her substantial...

Jane has been thoroughly prepared for her first, London season. Her aunt has told her of all the trouble that a girl may get into and how to avoid that nastiness entirely. So how on Earth does she find herself whisked away from the main ballroom, meeting Lord Brisby in secret, and getting into a most compromising predicament? The scandal that erupts from the impromptu rendezvous will haunt her, nearly ruining her life. But through the years, she keeps running into the man who was branded a rake. Is Brisby the one Jane is destined to spend her life with, or the one destined to destroy it?

One woman – two loves . . . - Dorset, 1917. If it's not enough that a girl from a good background is forced to work as a maid, Livia Carr is then violated by her master and falls pregnant. But help unexpectedly comes from her attacker’s son, Richard, a WWI hero who is not expected to live much longer. He marries her, and his death, though expected, comes as a great blow. Into the breach steps Livia's first love, Denton Elliot – but he does not know the truth about her child’s parentage . . .From BooklistOrphaned and forced into service, thanks to her parents’ debts, Livia is the maid at Foxglove House. Her gentle nature endears her to Margaret, the lady of the house, who makes provisions for Livia and her siblings, Chad and Esme, in her will. After Margaret’s death, Livia cares for her estate and Margaret’s son, Richard, who was gravely injured in WWI. Over time, the two develop feelings for one another, and when Richard’s lecherous father rapes and impregnates Livia, Richard marries her and claims the baby as his own. Those feelings quickly intensify into love, even as they know Richard will never live long enough to meet the baby who will be his heir. After Richard’s death, Livia’s love life turns even more complicated, though with a happy conclusion. Popular British-born, Australia-based writer Woods (Lady Lightfingers, 2011) writes a gentle, pleasant romance about a woman whose grace is justly rewarded. --Aleksandra Walker About the AuthorJanet Woods' previous books include "The Stonecutter's Daughter "and "Where Seagulls Soar,"""

Having witnessed another of his colleagues marry, Barnaby Stephenson is left to ponder the wisdom of his own choices in life. The last thing he needs is to have to babysit the Star Elite's primary witness of the murders of two of London's most hardened criminals. Tasked with hiding Rosemary 'Rose' Higginbotham, Barnaby quickly realizes that this seemingly delicate flower has a hidden side to her, especially when their lives are threatened.When they find themselves hunted, their fight to keep Rose free of Sayers' clutches takes them from the south of the country to the north. With each move, Barnaby finds himself losing another piece of his heart. This time, though, not even the safe houses and the support of his colleagues from the Star Elite can keep them safe.When they are cornered, Barnaby and Rose find themselves fighting for more than their lives. They battle for a future together.Left with no alternative but to put into action the Star Elite's most audacious plan yet,...