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Observations of a Wallflower
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Lady Lucinda's Lords
Ten Leaping Lords, one imperious grandmother, and a Mister from Louisiana were her Christmas fate.
Much to Lady Lucinda Claxton’s dismay and irritation, her father’s house party only includes bachelors ready to wed. With her siblings off celebrating Christmas elsewhere, Lucinda is left to fend for herself. A new arrival, however, changes everything, and soon Lucinda decides the next ten days may not be so tedious after all.
Mr. Caleb Copeland agrees to accompany his great-aunts to the home of the Duke of Arscott on one condition: He’ll not participate in any of the entertainments. He is simply their escort, not an invited guest. However, as much as he tries to keep his vow, his path often crosses Lady Lucinda’s while she is hiding from her court. Before long, Caleb knows none of her leaping lords will ever be worthy of her. Unfortunately, neither is he.
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Courtship of Convenience
Observations of a Wallflower
Journal Entry of December 5, 1816
Society can be odd and those within the ton do not always behave as expected.
For example, Lady Violet Claxton spent more time in the gardens admiring flowers, plants, and bushes than she did inside any ballroom, and I left London wondering why she preferred roses over bachelors. Though perhaps it’s because she’s grows bored with tedious conversation, as her intelligence is beyond most, she’s pragmatic, and lacks patience when time is wasted. Therefore, a London Season must be trying indeed for someone such as she.
Then there was Lord Emory Talbot, Viscount Ferrard, who behaved exactly as one would expect of a rake. Though he is expected to marry and produce an heir and a spare, Ferrard showed no interest in any lady or miss for longer than an evening. Further, I have it on good authority that he fears any form of commitment, which may explain why he’s not even kept a mistress or settled on a wife. However, rumors have recently reached me that he may no longer have the option of waiting. The details have not been shared, but I’m certain they are drastic as I’m to understand that he is to attend a house party where Lady Violet is in residence. And, I have also learned from the most trusted authority that Ferrard never attends house parties.
I cannot begin to imagine how the two might get on when they do finally meet. Will he show interest for no more than a night or will she spend all her time in the gardens avoiding all guests? Regardless of any interaction the two may share, I’m certain nothing will come from their association as I can’t think of two less likely candidates to enter into a courtship.
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Scandalous Wager
Miss Vanessa Claxton gave her heart to Lord Crispin Tilson when she was only seventeen. He did not ask for it, but it went willingly. A secret friendship on the cusp of young love, and then he was gone.
Lord Crispin Tilson hadn’t expected that at the age of twenty he’d fall in love with a miss enjoying her first Season. He certainly hadn’t anticipated that their meetings would take place in secret and that nobody would ever learn. But, as much as he wished to be with Vanessa, adventure called, and he had to leave her behind.
Nine years later, they meet once again when Lord Crispin, the finder of all things, and Miss Claxton, the thief finder, are asked to locate a missing gem. Will love bloom again, or will competition and wagers get in the way?
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Duke in Training
Darius Copeland, an American, and now the Duke of Ellings, believes he has been taught all that is necessary for this new station in life. Lady Theresa "Tess" Claxton will show him that there is so much more to learn.
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A Rogue's Reckoning
Lord Seth Claxton embraced the life of a rogue: brandy, women, gambling. His luck with cards led him to establishing his own gambling den from which his wealth grew. That is, until those who usually sat at his tables started gambling at a more respectable establishment owned by his cousin.
For Lady Frances Hawthorn, the limited prospects of who she might marry were uninspired. While many misses had a sea of gentlemen from whom they could choose, hers had always been limited due to a lack of dowry. Thus, Frances retired to the side of the ballroom, happy to claim her wallflower status, and was determined to forge her own path.
What she had not counted on was a gentleman from her past upsetting the balance of her perfect world. Now she fully intends to have her revenge by beating the rogue at his own game.
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A Rake in Disguise
The most dishonorable thing Dr. Orlando Valentine could do was fall in love with a married woman. But when he witnesses Lady Blythe Clay being auctioned by her husband, he could not stand by and let another soldier claim her. Though she may be his, Blythe was still married in the eyes of the church, and he could not be a participant in adultery.
Lady Blythe Clay had suffered the ultimate humiliation when her husband decided to sell her to one of his fellow soldiers. Thankfully it was Dr. Orlando Valentine, a captain and physician in Wellington’s army, who won her. Unfortunately, Orlando treated her more as friend and never a wife, so when she returns to England a widow, Blythe vows to never speak of what happened.
She had also hoped to forget Orlando, but when she comes face to face with him three years later, Blythe realizes that her heart never healed and the forbidden desire never died and she knows exactly what to do.
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A Rake's Kiss - part of the multi-author anthology: The Rake Effect
Rakes, Romance, and Seduction
In the ballrooms and shadowed gardens, a lady’s heart is never truly safe—and neither is her reputation. From cunning dukes to mischievous viscounts, the most charming rakes know exactly how to bend the rules…and bend the hearts of the ladies who dare to catch their attention.
In this collection of sizzling, irresistible tales, scandalous gentlemen will tempt any lady they choose. With stolen kisses and whispered promises beneath moonlit skies they will use all the charm they possess to gain what they desire. With the ever-present threat of discovery, each story explores forbidden desire, reckless courage, and the thrilling power of desire.
Will these rakish gentlemen find love, or will they throw away their only chance at happiness? Enter a world where scandal is inevitable, passion unavoidable, and every rake has a story worth stealing.
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A RAKE'S KISS
Miss Nicoll Driscoll learned his secret.
Lord Cecil Claxton needs her promise to never tell.
She agreed.
For a price.
One simple kiss that would remain in their memories long after they parted—never to meet again.
Until they did.
Eight months later in a ballroom during the London Season.
What was it about Lord Cecil that tempted Nicoll to be bolder than any miss should?
Could it simply be that it was because he was a rake and a miss could not help but be susceptible to his charm while she imagined all manner of pleasures that could be shared.
Or was it simply him?
Cecil wanted far more than a kiss from Nicoll and the only thing that kept him from pursuing her for a night of pleasure was the fact that she was an innocent miss.
He should forget her. Put the past from his mind, but when all she holds dear is threatened, he cannot help but come to her aid no matter how often he must ignore the urge to take her in his arms.
