Daring Daughters Series by Emma V. Leech

The stories of the Peculiar Ladies book club and their hatful of dares has become legend among their children. When the hat is rediscovered, dusty and forlorn, the remaining dares spark a series of events that will echo through all the families… and their daring daughters.Dare to be WickedTwo daring daughters…Lady Elizabeth and Lady Charlotte are the daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin... moreThe stories of the Peculiar Ladies book club and their hatful of dares has become legend among their children. When the hat is rediscovered, dusty and forlorn, the remaining dares spark a series of events that will echo through all the families… and their daring daughters.Dare to be WickedTwo daring daughters…Lady Elizabeth and Lady Charlotte are the daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin. Raised by an unconventional mother and an indulgent if overprotective father, they both strain against the rigid morality of the era. The fashionable image of a meek, weak young lady, prone to swooning at the least provocation, is one that makes them seethe with frustration. Their handsome childhood friend… Cassius Cadogan, Viscount Oakley, is the only child of the Earl and Countess of St. Clair. Beloved and indulged, he is popular, gloriously handsome and a talented artist. Returning from two years of study in France, his friendship with both sisters becomes strained as jealousy raises its head. A situation not helped by the two mysterious Frenchmen who have accompanied him home. And a simmering sibling rivalry… Passion, art, and secrets prove to be a combustible combination, and someone will undoubtedly get burned. less

**** AUTHOR'S NOTE:****This is NOT a new book, but a compilation of ALL the Evie and Louis moments throughout the Daring Daughter Series. Read along as the romance slowly unfurls between Louis César de Montluc, Comte de Villen and Miss Evie Knight with all the moments between the two characters compiled into one illuminating book. This is merely a compilation from the Daring Daughter Series of all the moments between two characters. Please do not read if you have not read the series.

Their mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do...Dare to be BrazenThe perfect lady…Lady Elizabeth Adolphus, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin is the most sought-after young lady of the ton. Seen as the perfect debutante, beautiful, sweet-natured, and demure, she is besieged by offers from eligible gentlemen. And she doesn’t want any of them. There is only one man she wishes to pursue, and he is far from eligible... moreTheir mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do...Dare to be BrazenThe perfect lady…Lady Elizabeth Adolphus, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin is the most sought-after young lady of the ton. Seen as the perfect debutante, beautiful, sweet-natured, and demure, she is besieged by offers from eligible gentlemen. And she doesn’t want any of them. There is only one man she wishes to pursue, and he is far from eligible.A dangerous man, with a dark past…Monsieur Nicolas Alexandre Demarteau, owner of the infamous Parisian nightclub, Rouge et Noir, is the illegitimate half-brother of Louis César de Montluc, Comte de Villen. Having left Paris to escape a scandal, Nic is determined Louis César will marry the perfect English lady to secure his position among the ton, only to discover the woman Louis came to England to pursue is the embodiment of Nic’s every dream. Keeping the promises he made Louis César will test his resolve when every instinct demands he keep Eliza for himself.An English rose with a will of iron…Now recovering from a near fatal accident, Eliza may appear more fragile than before, but her determination to make her own choices is stronger than ever. She is tired of always doing the right thing, of being polite instead of speaking her mind, of dancing with respectable men when the one she desires is the personification of wickedness… and he doesn’t even seem to like her very much.A passionate desire…All Nic wants is for Eliza to be safe, but how can he protect her when all she wants is him. How can he resist her when she refuses to be the perfect lady a moment longer?When she’s decided… it’s time to be brazen. less

Their mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do...A serious dilemma...Miss Elspeth Cadogan is a cuckoo in a very lively nest. Her parents, Jerome and Bonnie Cadogan, are notorious for their wild parties and practical jokes. Elspeth is sensible, bookish, and just wants a quiet life. Having helped her friend Eliza create her charitable school for girls, she is even considering becoming a teacher. Until... A rake and a libertine.. moreTheir mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do...A serious dilemma...Miss Elspeth Cadogan is a cuckoo in a very lively nest. Her parents, Jerome and Bonnie Cadogan, are notorious for their wild parties and practical jokes. Elspeth is sensible, bookish, and just wants a quiet life. Having helped her friend Eliza create her charitable school for girls, she is even considering becoming a teacher. Until... A rake and a libertine... ‘Dare’ Kelburn, Viscount Roxborough, has never refused a wager, turned down a dare, or walked away from a fight. He can’t, however, ignore the pile of bills that is threatening to become a serious fire hazard or the fact his house is falling down. When his friends point out that pretty little wallflower Elspeth Cadogan has a dowry weighty enough to buy half of Derbyshire, Dare can hardly disagree. Loathing at first sight… When Dare’s usual brand of charm and wickedness fail to impress, it is clear desperate measures are called for. With a little help from his friends, a scandal is easy enough to arrange. A dull little killjoy or a challenge he cannot resist... Elspeth may have been tricked into marrying the most loathsome man in all of England, but he can’t make her dance to his tune. If he wanted a nice, quiet, docile wife who would sit at home while he spends all her money, he’s misjudged. Elspeth has learned from the best what it means to be wild... and she’s damn well going to show him. less

Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do…A one track mind…Miss Arabella Hunt is a vivacious redhead with a kind heart and decisive nature. The daughter of the man who owns the notorious gambling den known as “Hunters” has set her sights on the beautiful Louis César de Montluc, the Comte de Villain. The trouble is, the devil doesn’t know she exists... moreTheir mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do…A one track mind…Miss Arabella Hunt is a vivacious redhead with a kind heart and decisive nature. The daughter of the man who owns the notorious gambling den known as “Hunters” has set her sights on the beautiful Louis César de Montluc, the Comte de Villain. The trouble is, the devil doesn’t know she exists.Mad, bad and dangerous to know…Lawrence Grenville, the Marquess of Bainbridge, is a man with a damaged reputation and an uncertain temperament. His family is renowned for every kind of vice, and madness is said to run in his blood. Having recently seen his best friend find happiness and contentment with his new bride, Bainbridge wonders if he cannot follow the same path and put an end to the dissatisfaction and unhappiness that plagues his life.A tricky situation…When Arabella accepts Bainbridge’s help in securing the attention of Louis César, she has no idea what she is getting herself into. And when she finds herself trapped in her own net, she has no one to blame but herself. Mad as a box of frogs…Married to a man she does not know and is a little afraid of, Arabella hopes to find a welcome among her new husband’s family. What she discovers is a household filled with chaos and calamity, and drama enough for a dozen Greek tragedies. Her husband’s father, The Duke of Axton, loathes her on sight, and makes it his mission to chase her out of his son’s life for good. But for the first time in his life, Bainbridge has an ally… and the old duke has finally met his match. less

Curiosity killed the cat… When Florence Knight is invited to stay at Holbrook House for the month of August, she is pleased to catch up with her friends and forget the disappointment of her last season. The young men in town are so dreadfully dull she cannot imagine ever wishing to marry one, and then she meets her hostesses’ brother.Sophisticated, amusing, and some years her senior, Florence is frustrated that Henry seems not to know she exists... moreCuriosity killed the cat… When Florence Knight is invited to stay at Holbrook House for the month of August, she is pleased to catch up with her friends and forget the disappointment of her last season. The young men in town are so dreadfully dull she cannot imagine ever wishing to marry one, and then she meets her hostesses’ brother.Sophisticated, amusing, and some years her senior, Florence is frustrated that Henry seems not to know she exists. But sinister goings-on at his neighbouring estate catch her attention and fearing Henry is blind to the danger facing him, Florence decides he needs her help whether he likes it or not. A wanderer returns… When Henry Stanhope returns home after many years abroad, he is pleased to discover his family home, Saxenhurst Hall has been well maintained in his absence. Yet odd things happen as soon as he settles back into life in England. The Hall was never haunted previously, and why do things keep disappearing and then turning up in the most peculiar places? Most unsettling of all is the appearance of The Maiden, a beautifully crafted corn doll that keeps appearing wherever Henry goes. Having travelled the world and seen many strange customs, Henry dismisses the events as quirks of the old house and the local community and puts them out of his mind. A cunning woman… Florence is less than convinced by Henry’s indifference, both about the goings-on at the Hall and his feelings for her. With support from her friends, she investigates, uncovering a centuries-old vendetta and finding herself in something of a bind. A tenant for life… When the strange events take a sinister turn, Henry wonders if perhaps Florence has a point and things are more serious than he realised, and he doesn’t just mean because a ghost tried to kill him. Florence has wormed her way into his heart, the dreadful girl, and he’s simply going to have to marry her. Except now he’s in a tight spot, and his future might be over before it has even begun. less

A Desperate Young Lady... Miss Grace Weston is in trouble. In fact, Miss Weston is in about the worst trouble a young unmarried lady can get herself into. No amount of regret will change the fact that she was nitwit enough to be seduced by a handsome face and a lot of romantic nonsense. No amount of weeping will change the fact that she will have a child out of wedlock. She will break her parents’ hearts and taint the whole family with her shame... moreA Desperate Young Lady... Miss Grace Weston is in trouble. In fact, Miss Weston is in about the worst trouble a young unmarried lady can get herself into. No amount of regret will change the fact that she was nitwit enough to be seduced by a handsome face and a lot of romantic nonsense. No amount of weeping will change the fact that she will have a child out of wedlock. She will break her parents’ hearts and taint the whole family with her shame.Her folly will forever exclude her from the society to which she belongs...Unless something extraordinary happens. A Quiet Man... Mr Sterling Oak is a man of few words. Raised by his ambitious father to be a gentleman, he treads a line between his family’s lowly past and the society that scorns him. An educated farmer with a fine house and dirt beneath his nails, he hides behind silence rather than reveal the man he really is.When Sterling’s keen eye detects that which no one else has yet noticed, something moves him to make the delicately lovely Miss Weston an offer of marriage. A Devil’s Bargain... Grace does not know what to make of Mr Oak. He appears little more than a big, mannerless brute with a scowl, a man who would rather grunt a reply than endure a conversation. Yet what choice has she? Her husband-to-be is fierce and intimidating, but Grace is desperate, and not as fragile as her fair beauty may suggest.Accepting the devil’s bargain is probably the second-worst mistake of her life...Unless it turns out to be the beginning of something wonderful. less

A Magnet for Trouble... When Greer Cadogan goes to her sister’s Christmas House party, she is all agog to meet the wicked Raphe Coote, Baron de Ligne. Raphe is her brother-in-law, the Viscount Roxborough’s best friend. The sinfully handsome baron is rusticating in the countryside at Rowsley Hall after sinking into a pit of vice so deep he nearly didn’t climb out again... moreA Magnet for Trouble... When Greer Cadogan goes to her sister’s Christmas House party, she is all agog to meet the wicked Raphe Coote, Baron de Ligne. Raphe is her brother-in-law, the Viscount Roxborough’s best friend. The sinfully handsome baron is rusticating in the countryside at Rowsley Hall after sinking into a pit of vice so deep he nearly didn’t climb out again.Much to Greer’s disappointment, the baron has turned over a new leaf, sworn off his wicked lifestyle and isn’t half so dreadful as she hoped he would be. A Reformed Rake... Raphe knows he has escaped a disgusting and ignoble end, carousing and drinking himself to death in London’s most sinful whore houses and gambling clubs, and has experienced a long overdue change of heart. His mentor, and the man he admires most in the world, Lord Rothborn, has given him an ultimatum—sort his life out, or Rothborn will wash his hands of him. Lord and Lady Rothborn are among the only people who ever gave a damn for Raphe, and for once in his misbegotten life, he will not let them down.Intent on keeping him on the path to redemption, Rothborn has warned Raphe to keep his hands—and every other part of his anatomy—off his host’s sister-in-law, who will spend the Christmas season with the rest of her family at Rowsley Hall. An Irresistible Temptation... Greer, however, has other plans. Though she admires Raphe’s desire to take himself in hand and become a useful human being, she sees no reason they ought not to be friends.No matter how Raphe tries to keep away from the beguiling and mischievous Miss Cadogan, the dreadful creature hunts him down, and Raphe has never been much good at resisting temptation.Greer truly did not intend to lead Baron de Ligne into just the sort of trouble he’d been trying so hard to avoid, but now she’s gone and done it.And in the end, she really might have to risk it all for the man she has come to love. less

Their mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do... An Outspoken Beauty… When Lady Georgina Anderson goes to spend Christmas with her godparents, The Duke and Duchess of Bedwin, she is full of anticipation. Spending the festive season with the large, boisterous family in their splendid home, away from Scotland and her three annoying older brothers will be nothing short of bliss. Or, it would be, if not for the very large and irritating fly in the ointment... moreTheir mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do... An Outspoken Beauty… When Lady Georgina Anderson goes to spend Christmas with her godparents, The Duke and Duchess of Bedwin, she is full of anticipation. Spending the festive season with the large, boisterous family in their splendid home, away from Scotland and her three annoying older brothers will be nothing short of bliss. Or, it would be, if not for the very large and irritating fly in the ointment. A Humourless Nobleman… Alden Seymour, the Duke of Rochford, is an unlikely friend to the Duke of Bedwin’s heir, Jules, the Marquess of Blackstone. Several years his senior and utterly different in disposition and character, Rochford is a solitary figure who prefers to keep the world at a distance. Yet this year, the idea of spending Christmas alone as usual is even less appealing than enduring the proximity of his friend’s aggravating family. A Clash of Wills… Thrown together during the season of goodwill, Rochford and Georgie despise each other on sight. Rochford must endure the never-ending round of exciting activities the Bedwins have arranged for their guests and the infuriating proximity of a young woman who provokes him like no one has ever dared before.Daring is never something Georgie has been in short supply of, but this Christmas, it is just possible she has gone too far.Somehow, Rochford and Georgie must get through the next few weeks without murdering each other, unless… something more surprising happens. less

A Determined Daughter… Snow is cold, water is wet, and Vivien Anson is beautiful. It’s an indisputable fact, and one that is becoming increasingly tiresome. Viv has had more proposals of marriage than anyone considers seemly, and she’s getting a reputation as an ice maiden through no fault of her own. None of her prospective beaus see the woman behind the beautiful face... moreA Determined Daughter… Snow is cold, water is wet, and Vivien Anson is beautiful. It’s an indisputable fact, and one that is becoming increasingly tiresome. Viv has had more proposals of marriage than anyone considers seemly, and she’s getting a reputation as an ice maiden through no fault of her own. None of her prospective beaus see the woman behind the beautiful face. None of them understand who she truly is, but Viv is no shrinking violet, and she will not leave the biggest decision of her life in the hands of fate. A Man Resisting Temptation… August Lane-Fox is a liar. Despite years of bad-behaviour with his scandalous best friends, the ton believes August innocent of any wrongdoing. After all, how could a man with such guileless blue eyes and lovely manners be a dreadful scoundrel? Little do they know he was often the mastermind behind their most outrageous adventures. With his wicked friends happily married, August is looking for a quiet life, with a quiet wife. Tired of his radical mother and sisters’ constant dramas and scandals, the very last thing he wants is a woman who takes risks and invites disaster whenever possible. An Invitation for Adventure… If she can’t get the right man to propose, Viv will just have to be the one doing the proposing, and she has the very man in her sights. Mr. Lane-Fox appears to be the epitome of an elegant, upper-class gentleman, but Viv doesn’t believe it. Surely, if she uses the right bait, she can tempt the deliciously well-behaved, handsome August into revealing the devil lurking inside.But it might take just a little daring… less

A Wary Young Woman…Lady Aisling Baxter does not enjoy the company of the gossipy, judgemental ton, but she does need a husband. Another season has come and gone, and Aisling still hasn’t found a suitable match, though that is perhaps unsurprising when she spends her time hiding behind potted plants... moreA Wary Young Woman…Lady Aisling Baxter does not enjoy the company of the gossipy, judgemental ton, but she does need a husband. Another season has come and gone, and Aisling still hasn’t found a suitable match, though that is perhaps unsurprising when she spends her time hiding behind potted plants. The only fellow who has shown the least interest in her is the most vexing man that ever lived, and Aisling will be relieved to bury herself back in her beloved countryside and attempt to forget all about him.An Irresistible Puzzle…Mr Sylvester Cootes is a man with an obsession. It’s been over six months since he first set eyes on Lady Aisling, and he cannot get the perplexing young woman off his mind. Whenever he sees her, he cannot help but force her to notice him by being as aggravating as he knows how. Shy Aisling is beautiful and mysterious and draws him to her for reasons he does not understand. But Sylvester is certain the lovely young woman is not all that she appears. The lady has secrets, and he means to discover them. Sadly, the lady also has a firm opinion about Mr Cootes.She hates him.A Twist of Fate…No matter how much Aisling wishes to keep away from Sylvester Cootes, the fates keep pushing them together again. So perhaps it is time to trust in destiny, and a man she doesn’t even like, because there’s magic in the air, and even Aisling can’t fight the enchanting spell Sylvester has cast over her.**** This is the tenth book in the series and focuses on the children of The Girls Who Dare series. They can be read separate from Girls Who Dare; however for a more intimate experience, one should read the Girls Who Dare first. Reading order for Daring Daughters is as follows:Dare to be WickedDare to be BrazenDare to be WildDare to Cause a ScandalDare it all for LoveThe Trouble with a DareDare to Risk it AllThe Mistletoe DareJust a Little DaringAn Enchanting Dare'Heat rating of 3' -Spicy, descriptive and provocative, but not erotica. less

Their mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do…Neither Fish nor Fowl…Kathleen de Beauvoir does not know who she is. Adopted by loving parents when only hours old, she has a wonderful family, including an irascible older brother, and a place in her parents’ hearts that is never in doubt. Yet she doesn’t fit in. Her father is a brilliant scientist, but she has no aptitude for the subject... moreTheir mothers dared all for love.Just imagine what their daughters will do…Neither Fish nor Fowl…Kathleen de Beauvoir does not know who she is. Adopted by loving parents when only hours old, she has a wonderful family, including an irascible older brother, and a place in her parents’ hearts that is never in doubt. Yet she doesn’t fit in. Her father is a brilliant scientist, but she has no aptitude for the subject. Her mother is a dynamic whirlwind of a woman who can claim the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin as kin, and Kathy is not at ease among the ton. Even with friends at her side, it is hard to be comfortable among people who regard her with suspicion, who believe her blood may hold unknown qualities that could taint the purity of their family line. Good heavens, her actual parents might have been criminals! Unfortunately, Kathy does not help her situation, overburdened as she is with a wealth of opinions, a habit of speaking before thinking, and an impulsive nature.Her first season is bound to be ghastly.A Devil on the Road to Redemption…The Earl of Vane has a well-earned reputation for being selfish, arrogant, cruel, and despicable. He has made an enthusiastic study of vice and dissipation for most of his adult life until someone decides he’s gone too far. Stabbed and left to die in a filthy alleyway, Vane realises his mistakes too late, but a quirk of fate and charity he has no right to claim gives him a second chance.An Unlikely Alliance…When Kathy recognises this man is the one she helped raise from the dead, she calls in the debt he owes, finding her own sense of purpose in the school he is funding to atone for his sins. Kathy is in no doubt of what kind of man the Earl of Vane is, having heard his fevered confessions of wickedness. However, she cannot be certain such a man can ever truly change, no matter how many schools he funds or how much she wants to believe it possible.A terrible secret…Vane’s memory is still hazy following his attack, and it takes some time and a chance encounter for him to remember the girl who helped tend his wounds, though her sharp tongue left more of a mark than her care.A wicked past is not so easily erased, though, and as Vane dares to hope for a future with a woman he knows he does not deserve, he discovers the path to redemption is harder than he could ever have imagined.**** This is the eleventh book in a series and focuses on the children of The Girls Who Dare series. They can be read separate from Girls Who Dare; however for a more intimate experience, one should read the Girls Who Dare first. less

The Perfect Young Lady…Lady Rosamund Adolphus, daughter of the Duke of Bedwin, will not have the slightest trouble in finding a husband. So says the ton. She has beauty, breeding, charm and a dowry weighty enough to sink an East Indiaman. Yet the only man she fancies is the elusive Lord Ashburton, longtime friend of her older brother Jules. Naturally, he is one of the few men who does not see her at all, regarding her only as Jules’ little sister... moreThe Perfect Young Lady…Lady Rosamund Adolphus, daughter of the Duke of Bedwin, will not have the slightest trouble in finding a husband. So says the ton. She has beauty, breeding, charm and a dowry weighty enough to sink an East Indiaman. Yet the only man she fancies is the elusive Lord Ashburton, longtime friend of her older brother Jules. Naturally, he is one of the few men who does not see her at all, regarding her only as Jules’ little sister.A Married Man…Frustrated by her inability to catch Ashburton’s attention, Rosamund consoles herself with the company of her new best friend, Viscount Hargreaves. Lord Hargreaves is sophisticated, funny and kind and tries his best to help Rosamund capture Ashburton’s eye, to no avail. As their schemes to find her a husband become increasingly silly, Rosamund realises she has forgotten the purpose of this endeavor, for she is enjoying Hargreaves' company far too much to care. Too bad he’s already married to a woman who flaunts her affairs and makes the poor man’s life a misery.A Scandal That Rocks the Ton…When the viscount confesses his feelings for Rosamund have gone far beyond friendship, they both know the only honourable thing he can do is leave. But Lady Hargreaves had already decided her husband is enjoying his new friendship a little too much. Her spiteful retaliation leaves Rosamund’s reputation in ruins and Lord Hargreaves issuing a deadly promise of retribution.A Grave Situation…When Lady Hargreaves is found dead just hours after a furious altercation with her intoxicated husband, there’s only one direction the fingers are pointing.**** This is the twelfth book in the series and focuses on the children of The Girls Who Dare series. They can be read separate from Girls Who Dare; however for a more intimate experience, one should read the Girls Who Dare first. less

A young woman who is bolder than she knows... Miss Evie Knight, the daughter of Mr. Gabriel Knight and Lady Helena Knight has been the unlikely friend and confidante of the Comte de Villen for years. But despite her own shortcomings and the unlikeliness of a man like Louis César falling for plump little Evie, she must concede Louis appears to be madly in love with her. A difficult situation when her father has forbidden her to see him ever again. A beautifully dangerous man.. moreA young woman who is bolder than she knows... Miss Evie Knight, the daughter of Mr. Gabriel Knight and Lady Helena Knight has been the unlikely friend and confidante of the Comte de Villen for years. But despite her own shortcomings and the unlikeliness of a man like Louis César falling for plump little Evie, she must concede Louis appears to be madly in love with her. A difficult situation when her father has forbidden her to see him ever again. A beautifully dangerous man... Louis César de Montluc, Comte de Villen is said to be the handsomest man on three continents. Having lived a horrible life as a child in France, he learned how to use his charm and his beauty to get whatever he wanted. His looks have never moved Evie, his dearest friend, and she has never been susceptible to his charms. Somehow the woman who has been his confident all these years has caught Louis hook, line and sinker without even realising she was doing it. An untenable situation... When his dangerous past catches up and forces Louis into action, he must prove his love is for Evie and Evie alone. That means telling her every sordid detail of his past and opening his heart and soul as he never could do before, and Evie will settle for nothing less.But with an old enemy set on destroying Louis and anyone he cares about, Evie is going to have to face a situation far darker than she could ever have imagined. less

A bold Miss and her beloved dog… Lady Cara Baxter is a scandal waiting to happen. She knows it. Her family know it. The only question is when and what kind of scandal she will fall into, though undoubtedly her dog, Sultan, will be at the heart of it. Cara doesn’t care. The marriage mart is a bear bait, and not half so much fun as she thought it would be. Sultan might be badly behaved, but outside of her family he is the only male in her life that truly loves her... moreA bold Miss and her beloved dog… Lady Cara Baxter is a scandal waiting to happen. She knows it. Her family know it. The only question is when and what kind of scandal she will fall into, though undoubtedly her dog, Sultan, will be at the heart of it. Cara doesn’t care. The marriage mart is a bear bait, and not half so much fun as she thought it would be. Sultan might be badly behaved, but outside of her family he is the only male in her life that truly loves her. A criminal with a heart of gold… Wulfric ‘Wolf’ De Vere, Viscount Latimer, is a conundrum and he knows it. To all the world, he is Le Loup Noir, king of the Parisian underworld. If you want silks, spices, alcohol, or anything of an exotic nature, you go to Wolf. If you wanted someone to disappear, you go to Wolf. If you want a favour, you go to Wolf, but only if you are prepared to pay the price, and that price is high. Everyone knows he is not a man to be crossed, but they do not know Wolf.An irresistible temptation… When Evie describes her lovely friend and her naughty hound, her description captivates Wolf. Having stolen the letter Cara wrote her friend, Wolf begins a correspondence with a girl he has never laid eyes on. Signing himself only as ‘W’, an unlikely friendship begins. An adventure with a man she ought not to trust… When Cara discovers her wicked W is none other than the infamous Lord Latimer, newly arrived in London, nothing will keep her from the man she has fallen in love with one letter at a time. She does not care about his terrible reputation, nor that it will ruin her to be discovered in his company. Nothing matters, but being with the man she adores, and anyway, falling into scandal was inevitable so she may as well be… Wildly daring. less

A case of unrequited love… Lady Victoria Adolphus is the beautiful daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin. Wherever she goes, men follow, eager to win the hand–and the dowry–of such a powerful man’s daughter. Torie is not interested in the gloriously handsome, the titled, the wealthy and powerful. There is only one man she wants, a kind, funny and good-natured fellow who everybody loves, but he refuses to contemplate her... moreA case of unrequited love… Lady Victoria Adolphus is the beautiful daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Bedwin. Wherever she goes, men follow, eager to win the hand–and the dowry–of such a powerful man’s daughter. Torie is not interested in the gloriously handsome, the titled, the wealthy and powerful. There is only one man she wants, a kind, funny and good-natured fellow who everybody loves, but he refuses to contemplate her. Once bitten, twice shy… Barnaby Godwin is everybody’s friend, decent to his marrow, he would never turn his back on a friend in need, has a kind word for everyone, and is thoroughly sick of being nice. Being nice failed to win him the hand of Lady Millicent, who married an earl thirty years her senior, choosing title and fortune over good old Barnaby. Now, he has a duke’s daughter making sheep’s eyes at him, but Barnaby won’t be made a fool of again. A cosy Christmas house party When their good friends, Evie and Louis, throw their first Christmas house party at Heart’s Folly, Barnaby and Torie are thrown together in close quarters, much to Barnaby’s discomfort. Hurt by his refusal to spend any time in her company, Torie goes off seeking adventure, for the old house is full of secrets, and if she can’t have the man she loves, a Gothic style adventure will have to suffice. Just a dash of seasonal spice… Torie did not mean to get Barnaby caught up in the trouble she finds herself in, but that’s what comes of being too decent to let her get into mischief alone. Now he’s here, though, Torie will not let him go. Well, what’s a daring girl to do, but take a chance on the magic of Christmas? less

A frosty reception… Staying with her Aunt Harriet and Uncle Jasper at the beautiful Holbrook House seems the ideal place for Alana Cadogan after breaking things off with her best friend and long-term fiancé, Oliver Cootes. All of Alana’s plans for the future have come to naught and the horrifying prospect of the season and the marriage mart looms large on her horizon. Still, at least she has the comfort of family, her dear friend Lady Catherine ‘Cat’ Barrington, and…Well, there’s always a catch... moreA frosty reception… Staying with her Aunt Harriet and Uncle Jasper at the beautiful Holbrook House seems the ideal place for Alana Cadogan after breaking things off with her best friend and long-term fiancé, Oliver Cootes. All of Alana’s plans for the future have come to naught and the horrifying prospect of the season and the marriage mart looms large on her horizon. Still, at least she has the comfort of family, her dear friend Lady Catherine ‘Cat’ Barrington, and…Well, there’s always a catch. A man of God… The Reverend Harry Martin has just about had enough. If it isn’t young women following him about, lying in wait for him, and trying their best to get him in a compromising situation, now there’s Miss Cadogan to deal with. The dreadful girl is outspoken, opinionated and rubs Harry up the wrong way whenever they cross paths. She’s also beautiful, kind, and on his mind far too often. When confession is good for the soul… The problem is, clergymen ought not look like Harry Martin. It just isn’t natural. A vicar ought to be old and dusty and smell of mothballs. The Reverend Martin is young and vigorous and, yes—a bit of a prig, but looking like a fallen angel can only lead a girl into temptation, and trouble, and Alana is more than ready for both. Salvation comes in many forms… As Alana hears Harry’s confession and comes to understand him, and to love him, Harry must come to terms with the fact he can never be a fit husband for anyone, let alone lovely Lana. But when good triumphs over evil and Alana helps make all right with the world, perhaps she can bring him salvation too, if only Harry dares to believe it. less

A nefarious plot…Leander Steyning, The Marquess of Wrexham, was the ton’s most eligible bachelor. Handsome, charismatic, rich and titled, everything Wrexham wanted came to him with ease.Until the day he went blind.Three years on and losing his sight has dashed his confidence and given his avaricious father and half-brother the opportunity they need to take control of his finances and get rid of him... moreA nefarious plot…Leander Steyning, The Marquess of Wrexham, was the ton’s most eligible bachelor. Handsome, charismatic, rich and titled, everything Wrexham wanted came to him with ease.Until the day he went blind.Three years on and losing his sight has dashed his confidence and given his avaricious father and half-brother the opportunity they need to take control of his finances and get rid of him. He is living on a battleground, where dangers lurk in his sightless world, and the future looms with fears of madness, and even death.A tenacious young lady…Miss Emmeline Knight is a good girl. Her sisters may have made their poor father tear his hair out at the roots with their exploits, but despite having an inability to hold her tongue when she ought to know better, she has never given her parents a moment's concern.Until now.A mad plan…When Wrexham asks her to run away with him, offering her title and fortune for a marriage in name only, Emmeline knows she ought to refuse. Wrexham’s bloodline is tainted, and his blindness is the first symptom of a disease which will end with insanity. Though she knows it's ridiculous to run away with a man she barely knows and whose future is uncertain, Wrexham needs her, and Emmeline is prepared to risk everything, her reputation, her heart, and even her life, for the only man who has ever risen to the challenge of her sharp tongue.A surprising love story…Two near strangers, eloping to Gretna Green, is a challenging enough adventure for anyone, but for Wrexham, the outside world is fraught with difficulty. As Emmeline comes to understand her husband to be, she falls harder for a proud man with a fierce determination to live on his own terms, but saving him from his vile family is only part of the challenge she faces.Winning his heart is another thing entirely**** This is the seventeenth book in the series and focuses on the children of The Girls Who Dare series. They can be read separate from Girls Who Dare; however, for a more intimate experience, one should read the Girls Who Dare first. The reading order for Daring Daughters 'Heat rating of 3' -Spicy, descriptive and provocative, but not erotica. less

Not a daring daughter…Agatha de Montluc’s life is a fairy story.Born in the rookery and alone in a dangerous world, the day she picked the Comte de Villen’s pocket might have seen her transported, or even hanged. But the beautiful comte’s past was dark too, and he sees himself in the grubby urchin he determines to save.Now, Aggie is a lady, the Comte de Villen, her adopted father, and she is living in the lap of luxury, with a family that loves her, and the best friends a girl could ask for... moreNot a daring daughter…Agatha de Montluc’s life is a fairy story.Born in the rookery and alone in a dangerous world, the day she picked the Comte de Villen’s pocket might have seen her transported, or even hanged. But the beautiful comte’s past was dark too, and he sees himself in the grubby urchin he determines to save.Now, Aggie is a lady, the Comte de Villen, her adopted father, and she is living in the lap of luxury, with a family that loves her, and the best friends a girl could ask for.And then there is Fred.Not a wicked son…Lord Frederick Adolphus is the kindest, most honorable man in the world. A younger son of the Duke of Bedwin, he is titled, handsome, rich and popular, and hopelessly in love with his childhood sweetheart.So when Aggie disappears without a trace, leaving only a brief note explaining that she had to go, she destroys his world and his happiness.The greatest sacrifice…Leaving Fred and the people she loves is the hardest thing Aggie has ever done, but too late, she realizes her fairytale cannot come true. Too late she discovers Fred has been fighting his friends, because of her, because of the things they say about her, because she will never be a lady. A girl born in squalor can never marry the son of a duke.The world will never let them be together.A surprising alliance…When she runs away to France to start a new life, hidden far from her beloved and those that care for her, Aggie does not expect to cross paths with her best friend’s estranged husband, Lord Kilbane. For five long years, an uneasy entente exists between them as they both do their best to forget England, and avoid a world they can no longer bear to live in.So when the Marquess of Kilbane gets himself into the kind of trouble that might finally ruin him for good, Aggie determines to help him, for his wife’s sake. An adventure ensues that sends Aggie to England, and crashing headlong back into Fred’s life.And no matter how hard Aggie tries to escape, this time Fred is not letting her out of his sight. less

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