The Bluestocking War Series by Eva Devon, Maire Claremont

From USATODAY Bestsellung author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new delicious series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await...Lady Augusta Penworthy is in dire straights. Her father has spent every last coin, and she and her sisters cannot even afford coal. One chance encounter and a torn gown change everything... moreFrom USATODAY Bestsellung author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new delicious series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await...Lady Augusta Penworthy is in dire straights. Her father has spent every last coin, and she and her sisters cannot even afford coal. One chance encounter and a torn gown change everything. While one might think a sudden marriage to a wealthy lord would be relief, if that marriage is to to the Duke of Blacktower, one would be vastly mistaken. For no young lady wishes to be the beast’s bride.The Duke of Blacktower, known to the ton as "The Beast," has a secret. He has vowed never to marry and ensured his fearsome reputation would dissuade any hopeful lady or their scheming mama. Now, his hand has been forced, and his fury is unleashed. But Lady Augusta is not the manipulative young lady he believed, and suddenly, he finds himself tempted by his own bride. less

From USA Today Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await...Lady Phillipa's heart is on the verge of being broken. The man she has exchanged letters with, for months now, refuses to answer her missives... moreFrom USA Today Bestselling author Eva Devon, writing as Maire Claremont, comes a brand new series that will sweep you away to the drama and angst of Regency England. Glittering ballrooms, wild moors, and brooding lords waiting to be tamed by bluestockings await...Lady Phillipa's heart is on the verge of being broken. The man she has exchanged letters with, for months now, refuses to answer her missives. That man, after the death of his older brother, is now the Duke of Grey, one of the most powerful lords in the land. When his sister invites Phillipa to the country, she jumps at the chance to discover why the duke forsook their love. But when she arrives, she finds a broken, brooding man who insists keeping her away is for her own protection. But in his beautiful face, marred by scars, she sees the soul of the man she loves. Nothing will stop her fighting for their love. Not even his quest for vengeance.
Brutally wounded at the battle of Waterloo, Anthony, Duke of Grey, knows he can never allow Phillipa into his life. It matters not that he treasured every letter she wrote him. Or that those letters sustained him under the brutal command of Captain Adams. But now a duke, even though his body is irreparably scarred, he is determined to bring Adams to justice for his horrible cruelty towards the youngest members of his crew. Grey will stop at nothing to keep Phillipa safe and away from his war torn heart. After all, he is not the young man he once was. No, he will not allow Phillipa into his tortured world, even as he longs for her body and soul. But when she arrives at his castle, can he turn her away or will love tame the beast? less

Miss Mary Lucy is about to be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the notorious bawd, Mrs. Hughes’, to pay off her father's debts. Just as she is certain she is about to become the possession of some lord who will do whatever he pleases for one night, a man comes out of the shadows and bids an astronomical sum of money. She is uncertain if he is the devil himself or her savior. But there is one thing that is true... moreMiss Mary Lucy is about to be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the notorious bawd, Mrs. Hughes’, to pay off her father's debts. Just as she is certain she is about to become the possession of some lord who will do whatever he pleases for one night, a man comes out of the shadows and bids an astronomical sum of money. She is uncertain if he is the devil himself or her savior. But there is one thing that is true. The Earl of Blackmore is unlike any man she has ever met, and when he whisks her away from that place, she is shocked to find that the earl has no intention of using the night he purchased. She quickly hopes that she can convince him to be her permanent keeper. Instead, the enigmatic and dangerous lord offers her a chance at freedom she never expected. The Earl of Blackmore is used to maneuvering people. All his adult life he has organized England from the shadows, but in one moment, his life changes entirely. For in that moment, he is determined to make a difference in Mary’s life. After purchasing her for the night, he knows that is not enough. He must ensure she is safe from her father for all time. But there is only one way to truly offer protection to a young lady. He will ask her to become his betrothed. But can he let her in? Or will their marriage be only one of convenience? less

Tom Courtney is a beast of the East End. Fighting his way up through the warrens, clubs, and halls of sins in London's darkest part of town, he has but one goal. . . To survive and ensure that the weak aren't preyed upon. When he discovers a young lady is victim of a vicious bet. . . He cannot stop himself from coming to her aid. . . Even if it might cost him everything he has ever won.

Catherine Ludlow knows the betrayal of family. Left alone, with a sister to support, and no money to run her house or even buy food, she takes matters into her own hands. She demands that the man responsible for her brother's infamous departure to the continent teach her how to be a mistress. After all, she will never choose to give her life into the hands of a husband now. . . But the dark duke arises a shocking passion in her. Not only does he heat her body. . . He awakens her heart... moreCatherine Ludlow knows the betrayal of family. Left alone, with a sister to support, and no money to run her house or even buy food, she takes matters into her own hands. She demands that the man responsible for her brother's infamous departure to the continent teach her how to be a mistress. After all, she will never choose to give her life into the hands of a husband now. . . But the dark duke arises a shocking passion in her. Not only does he heat her body. . . He awakens her heart. The Duke of Blackwood has known much tragedy. It has twisted him into the sardonic, dangerous duke he is and when Cat steals into his rooms, he is happy to oblige her in her quest for independence. . . Until he realizes, that he wants her for himself. Can he open his heart to love or will his past keep her out and keep him forever alone? less

Can one ball change a bluestocking’s life and mend a beast’s broken heart?Scarred and sarcastic, the Earl of Argyle has abandoned society, choosing to live alone, away from Scotland in his London townhouse. But he needs an heir. Throwing a ball to find a woman who might be able to endure being married to someone so brutalized by war. . . He never imagined he could find the perfect woman in Miss Rosalind Worthing... moreCan one ball change a bluestocking’s life and mend a beast’s broken heart?Scarred and sarcastic, the Earl of Argyle has abandoned society, choosing to live alone, away from Scotland in his London townhouse. But he needs an heir. Throwing a ball to find a woman who might be able to endure being married to someone so brutalized by war. . . He never imagined he could find the perfect woman in Miss Rosalind Worthing. The surprisingly tart young lady prefers hiding in the shadows, scribbling away as the ton dances in his glittering ballroom.But surely, a lady could never, ever love a beast like him. . . less

Sometimes beauty is in the eye of the beast. . .Summoned in the dead of winter to his father's friends house, the Earl of Brookhaven discovers a bet has been made and the winnings are being called in. He is to marry without ever having met the young lady in question. Immediately. And as a man of honor, he cannot deny the demand, even if the young lady seems to hate him upon sight... moreSometimes beauty is in the eye of the beast. . .Summoned in the dead of winter to his father's friends house, the Earl of Brookhaven discovers a bet has been made and the winnings are being called in. He is to marry without ever having met the young lady in question. Immediately. And as a man of honor, he cannot deny the demand, even if the young lady seems to hate him upon sight.But when Brookhaven locks gazes with Miss Jane, he can see how wounded she is, and Brookhaven cannot allow that to stand. . .No matter the cost. less