Never the Bride Series by Emily E.K. Murdoch

Always the wallflower and never the bride—imprisoned by fear to watch life at the sidelines... Lady Letitia Cavendish is a Cavendish, but only a cousin of the current Duke, so even her name isn't enough for potential suitors to court her. She's a wallflower, terrified of putting herself forward, and so life continues on without her.But at two and twenty, things are getting desperate... moreAlways the wallflower and never the bride—imprisoned by fear to watch life at the sidelines... Lady Letitia Cavendish is a Cavendish, but only a cousin of the current Duke, so even her name isn't enough for potential suitors to court her. She's a wallflower, terrified of putting herself forward, and so life continues on without her.But at two and twenty, things are getting desperate.The most confident rake in town, Edward Wynn, is a handsome devil—and being the Viscount of Stulsemere doesn't hurt. When, despite his best efforts, he's partnered with the most boring lady at Almack's, he resigns himself to twenty minutes of silence.And is astonished. Lady Letitia is nothing like what he expected, and after she storms off and leaves him standing, Edward has to know more.He's determined to understand her. She's torn between remaining invisible and finally making a good match. Personalities collide, and compromise seems out of reach, as the unexpected happens. What will society say as the biggest rake courts the wallflower of the season? Can Letitia ever take a step towards a happily ever after? This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. less

Always the bluestocking and never the bride—not that any woman should have to choose… Miss Mariah Wynn was adopted and has spent her life attempting to prove herself worthy. Intelligent and witty, it's nonetheless not a good idea to let a gentleman know you actually have brains. After all, no one marries the bluestocking, even if she is beautiful and but twenty one.One man who laughs in the face of bluestockings is Patrick O'Leary, Viscount Donal... moreAlways the bluestocking and never the bride—not that any woman should have to choose… Miss Mariah Wynn was adopted and has spent her life attempting to prove herself worthy. Intelligent and witty, it's nonetheless not a good idea to let a gentleman know you actually have brains. After all, no one marries the bluestocking, even if she is beautiful and but twenty one.One man who laughs in the face of bluestockings is Patrick O'Leary, Viscount Donal. He knows the woman's place, and that is most certainly in the home.Until, that is, he sees Mariah attending a lecture at his alma mater. A woman—at university. He's determined she won’t get an education. She's ready to face down any ignorant man, title or no. A battle of intellect storms while a battle of desire fights under the surface.Will Mariah and Patrick have enough focus to argue while every bone in their bodies wants to make love?This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. less

Always the rival and never the bride—and this time, it's her own fault... What had Miss Priscilla Seton been thinking? She had always assumed that Charles would stay the same forever, but bowing to familial wishes he is now engaged—and Priscilla is determined to sabotage the match. She has known him for all her twenty years, and he is hers.But Charles Audley, Duke of Orrinshire, is facing pressures of his own... moreAlways the rival and never the bride—and this time, it's her own fault... What had Miss Priscilla Seton been thinking? She had always assumed that Charles would stay the same forever, but bowing to familial wishes he is now engaged—and Priscilla is determined to sabotage the match. She has known him for all her twenty years, and he is hers.But Charles Audley, Duke of Orrinshire, is facing pressures of his own. His marriage arranged for him, there's not a single day that goes by without him regretting Priscilla.Of course, he could never say anything. His family honor is at stake, and he would never betray them—but letting off a little steam?He's determined to have his cake and eat it. She's ready to rival any woman that comes into his life. Seduction isn't the problem—it's the pressure of family and commitment that threatens to destroy everything. Is it possible for Priscilla to rival not just the perfect woman for Charles, but also his family? This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. less