Scandalous Duchess Series by Marti Talbott

Against her will, Lady Deora Medwin was betrothed to a powerful but disgusting man. She did not doubt her father loved her dearly, but how could he do such a thing? Deora saw only one option -- RUN! He was the Highlander, Laird Justin MacGreagor, and when he received ‘the word’ in a message, he was perplexed as well as alarmed. It was a secret word known only to the MacGreagor lairds and the English kings, but the last king to have it was dead... moreAgainst her will, Lady Deora Medwin was betrothed to a powerful but disgusting man. She did not doubt her father loved her dearly, but how could he do such a thing? Deora saw only one option -- RUN! He was the Highlander, Laird Justin MacGreagor, and when he received ‘the word’ in a message, he was perplexed as well as alarmed. It was a secret word known only to the MacGreagor lairds and the English kings, but the last king to have it was dead. Who had it now and why was Justin being summoned? (Books following this one include: The Golden Sword, Abducted, A Time of Madness, and Triplets - plus The Viking.) less

This time, the duchess had gotten herself into more trouble than ever before. Without friends or a husband to rely on, she found circumstances to be completely out of her control. Yet there was something she could do ? an ace in the hole she?d nearly forgotten about. It was sure work. Moreover, it might be a way to gain the fortune she needed to live out the rest of her life in luxury. This time, nothing could possibly go wrong.

Early one August morning, Miss Patella Green was found dead in her bed. The child she claimed Douglas Swinton fathered was yet unborn, and more than one in Colorado Springs thought he had something to do with her death. After all, just a few days before she publicly accused him, he married someone else. Desperate to return to what she thought was her rightful place in London Society, the ex-Duchess of Glenartair was willing to do anything Lady Husher asked of her... moreEarly one August morning, Miss Patella Green was found dead in her bed. The child she claimed Douglas Swinton fathered was yet unborn, and more than one in Colorado Springs thought he had something to do with her death. After all, just a few days before she publicly accused him, he married someone else. Desperate to return to what she thought was her rightful place in London Society, the ex-Duchess of Glenartair was willing to do anything Lady Husher asked of her. It was a simple request and a task she could carry out with ease, but then, nothing in her life ever went as planned. less

Attracting a new husband in New York City proved more difficult than the duchess expected, particularly since she was nearly broke, and did not have easy access to the wealthy. That was before she met Bernard Allen Hathaway. Indeed, he had the kind of money she coveted, yet there was something odd about him…something very odd indeed. The MacGreagors looked forward to sharing the mansion and living in peace, but it was not to be... moreAttracting a new husband in New York City proved more difficult than the duchess expected, particularly since she was nearly broke, and did not have easy access to the wealthy. That was before she met Bernard Allen Hathaway. Indeed, he had the kind of money she coveted, yet there was something odd about him…something very odd indeed. The MacGreagors looked forward to sharing the mansion and living in peace, but it was not to be. Just a few miles from Colorado Springs, the dark clouds of a violent union strike had begun to gather, and an unforeseen tragedy would change the course of their lives forever. less

The tell-all book entitled, The Scandalous Affairs of Alexandra Sinclair, was destined to arrive in Colorado Springs any day, and this time it was the MacGreagor’s who had a plan. It was a simple, yet good plan – as long as it didn’t turn out to be a little too good. Marti Talbott's Books are suitable for ages 14 and up.