Thieves of Desire Series by Ellie St. Clair

It was only supposed to be one night.Except that night of deceit leads to a mistaken identity and the duke finding his new governess. A governess who is out to steal his painting -- and perhaps his heart.Calliope Murphy was determined to prove to her family that she was as capable as the rest of them. That she could paint a copy of a priceless masterpiece and steal from a pompous, arrogant duke... moreIt was only supposed to be one night.Except that night of deceit leads to a mistaken identity and the duke finding his new governess. A governess who is out to steal his painting -- and perhaps his heart.Calliope Murphy was determined to prove to her family that she was as capable as the rest of them. That she could paint a copy of a priceless masterpiece and steal from a pompous, arrogant duke. But when Calli is discovered and mistaken for the new governess, one night of deceit becomes a much longer game -- one that Calli is not sure she can win.Jonathan Saville, the Duke of Hargreave, should be able to attain anything he desires. His fortune is as large as his entailed lands, and his title is enough to cause young women to overlook his surliness and vie for the role of his bride. But Jonathan learned long ago never to trust, and never to let anyone in too close -- most especially not his overeager niece and nephew, nor the far-too-tempting new governess.Posing as the governess to the Duke of Hargreave, Calli relishes the opportunity to spend as much time as she can with the painting she must perfect. But the more time she takes, the closer she becomes to the children -- and the duke himself. As their relationship changes, she realizes she can never betray him -- but what other option does she have?When the deception is complete, Calli isn’t sure what all will be stolen -- the painting, the duke’s trust, or, most at risk, her heart.For readers 18+ due to some steamy scenes. less

If there was ever a forbidden love, this was it. John Wade. The very man who threatened to destroy all that Diana’s family had ever built.But by the time Diana realizes the man she has fallen for at the race track is the very man she has vowed to bring down, it is too late -- she’s already lost her heart. And her hand in marriage.Wade had said he’d needed a wife. He just hadn’t counted on falling for the sister of his greatest foe... moreIf there was ever a forbidden love, this was it. John Wade. The very man who threatened to destroy all that Diana’s family had ever built.But by the time Diana realizes the man she has fallen for at the race track is the very man she has vowed to bring down, it is too late -- she’s already lost her heart. And her hand in marriage.Wade had said he’d needed a wife. He just hadn’t counted on falling for the sister of his greatest foe. For Wade is trying to build his own empire, to become a man who is as feared and respected as Arie Hondros. And he must do so while facing secrets from the past he never saw coming -- secrets that question everything he ever knew about himself.The trust between Diana and Wade is as shallow as their passion for one another is deep. But when a shadowy figure from their pasts threatens all that they know and all who they love, they must learn to work together or risk losing everything -- including each other.This Regency romance contains some steamy content. less

A man wronged.Revenge disguised as robbery.An unexpectedly romantic ruse.Determined to right the wrongs against him, Arie Hondros hones the perfect plan. But to succeed, he must have the perfect wife. When his brother’s wife suggests her friend, Annabelle, he immediately refuses.The woman — who clearly has nothing but disdain for him — has already captured his affection, something he vowed he’d never permit... moreA man wronged.Revenge disguised as robbery.An unexpectedly romantic ruse.Determined to right the wrongs against him, Arie Hondros hones the perfect plan. But to succeed, he must have the perfect wife. When his brother’s wife suggests her friend, Annabelle, he immediately refuses.The woman — who clearly has nothing but disdain for him — has already captured his affection, something he vowed he’d never permit. Imagine his surprise then, when she assents to the union, and his scheme prepares to unfold.For Arie’s ploy to steal priceless Greek artefacts to work, he and Annabelle must convince the museum Board of Trustees that they are husband and wife. But when true love blooms from counterfeit sentiment, there is more than only the greatest robbery in London history at stake —There is the matter of his heart.Romance of a Robbery is a steamy regency romance. less