The Waverly Women Series by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

The first Waverley Women Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Six Sisters series.   The Earl of Tredair had his fill of balls, routs, and silly misses, and he despaired of finding anyone out of the ordinary—that is, until he met Miss Fanny Waverley.   Most unique and intriguing, she and her two sisters were the adopted daughters of the reclusive bluestocking Madame Waverley... moreThe first Waverley Women Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Six Sisters series.   The Earl of Tredair had his fill of balls, routs, and silly misses, and he despaired of finding anyone out of the ordinary—that is, until he met Miss Fanny Waverley.   Most unique and intriguing, she and her two sisters were the adopted daughters of the reclusive bluestocking Madame Waverley. They had been raised as her disciples to spread the word of women’s rights and to encourage poor oppressed females to stand up against the iniquities of the male sex!   The beautiful and farouche Miss Fanny, however, found it quite hard to think of all men as cruel and lustful beasts—how could she when now she found herself longing to kiss one of the most hated of his breed! less

Though it was true, Frederica chafed at the restricted life she lived as the adopted daughter of the infamous bluestocking Mrs. Waverly, she did, however, agree with Mrs. Waverly’s philosophy. She knew that until the day men stopped preferring lisping dimwits over intellectual equals, Frederica would be better off without them. Still, the recent elopement of her sister, Fanny, had sparked the fires of romance in Frederica’s well-educated head... moreThough it was true, Frederica chafed at the restricted life she lived as the adopted daughter of the infamous bluestocking Mrs. Waverly, she did, however, agree with Mrs. Waverly’s philosophy. She knew that until the day men stopped preferring lisping dimwits over intellectual equals, Frederica would be better off without them. Still, the recent elopement of her sister, Fanny, had sparked the fires of romance in Frederica’s well-educated head. So it was that she was ripe for the countless charms of Lord Harry Danger, and he in turn was smitten by her outspoken beauty from the moment he rescued her from a pack of drunken thugs.   Now if he would only treat her as his equal—and stop his incessant flirting! less

The third Waverley sister meets her match in a dazzling Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of The First Rebellion and Silken Bonds.   By day Felicity championed women’s rights, but by night she dreamed of romance. She was the secret author of a scandalous new novel—the tale of a lady “rake” and her passionate exploits... moreThe third Waverley sister meets her match in a dazzling Regency romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of The First Rebellion and Silken Bonds.   By day Felicity championed women’s rights, but by night she dreamed of romance. She was the secret author of a scandalous new novel—the tale of a lady “rake” and her passionate exploits. Yet one titled gentleman grew more and more intrigued with this headstrong young woman, and Felicity would soon learn that real life could be infinitely more interesting (and stranger) than fiction. less