The Rakes of Mayhem Series by Anna St. Claire

A British officer’s life is saved when a young woman and her dog risk their lives and rescue him from beneath dead bodies, while trying to escape the New Orleans battlefield before shooting begins. Welcome to book 1 in the new Rakes of Mayhem series from bestselling author Anna St. Claire!Colonel Matthew Romney, a favored son with the British military, is gravely wounded during the Battle of New Orleans... moreA British officer’s life is saved when a young woman and her dog risk their lives and rescue him from beneath dead bodies, while trying to escape the New Orleans battlefield before shooting begins. Welcome to book 1 in the new Rakes of Mayhem series from bestselling author Anna St. Claire!Colonel Matthew Romney, a favored son with the British military, is gravely wounded during the Battle of New Orleans. With most available British forces dead and his weak pleas for help muffled beneath the dead soldier he lies below, the British report him missing in the aftermath.Bethany Phillips and her dog visit the Villeré Plantation’s gardens searching for herbs and food and unexpectedly become caught in the crossfire of grapeshot and cannon fire and forced to take cover until the battle ends. When the smoke clears, Bethany follows the sound of a man’s moans and pulls him from beneath a pile of dead soldiers being readied for a mass grave. Bethany saves Matthew’s life but, in doing so, threatens her heart and her own life.Against all odds, sparks fly between Matthew and Bethany. A hired investigator for his father finds Matthew and encourages him to journey home. Matthew and Bethany leave the safety of her home and travel a dangerous path through the wilderness of America and across a ravaged, war-torn ocean to reach his family. Can their romance survive the dangers and uncertainty that follow them? less

A chance at love could cost them their lives.Welcome to book 2, Marquess of Mischief by USA Today Bestselling author Anna St. Claire.As a second son, Christopher Anglesey never planned to become the Marquess of Banbury. However, his brother's death forced him to assume the title and its responsibilities. Still, he refuses to relinquish his dangerous job with the Crown or marry. His job requires he maintains a presence at most ton events... moreA chance at love could cost them their lives.Welcome to book 2, Marquess of Mischief by USA Today Bestselling author Anna St. Claire.As a second son, Christopher Anglesey never planned to become the Marquess of Banbury. However, his brother's death forced him to assume the title and its responsibilities. Still, he refuses to relinquish his dangerous job with the Crown or marry. His job requires he maintains a presence at most ton events. However, Christopher avoids the marriage-minded mommas and their vapid daughters.On the heels of a successful first Season, a carriage accident on the way home from London leaves Lady Diana Lawrence blind. She resigns herself to a life without love or marriage and still attends ton gatherings only to please her mother—who still believes love will find her daughter. While attending a museum tour with her best friend, Diana overhears plans to kill the Prince Regent, placing her in the crosshairs of a killer.Christopher's assignment brings him to the museum, where he discovers a beautiful young woman desperate to escape and recognizes her as his sister's best friend. She may be the one person who can help save the Prince Regent's life. Sparks fly as he tries to protect her and find a killer. Can they survive the danger that pursues them and gain a chance at love neither thought could happen? less

He saves her from a runaway horse. Too late, she realizes her hero is the man she left years ago for another.Lucas Pemberton, the fourth Duke of Dorman, enjoys the freedom life affords him and has no plans for marriage, having experienced the fickle nature of women years ago. On the way home, a woman’s piercing scream and an out-of-control horse grab his attention. He rescues her, only to discover that she is the woman who had spurned his affections years ago in favor of another... moreHe saves her from a runaway horse. Too late, she realizes her hero is the man she left years ago for another.Lucas Pemberton, the fourth Duke of Dorman, enjoys the freedom life affords him and has no plans for marriage, having experienced the fickle nature of women years ago. On the way home, a woman’s piercing scream and an out-of-control horse grab his attention. He rescues her, only to discover that she is the woman who had spurned his affections years ago in favor of another.Unexpectedly, he becomes guardian to two young women—a forgotten promise made long ago. A confirmed bachelor, Lucas finds himself wholly unprepared for the challenges his wards create and force him to seek a solution.Newly widowed, Lady Harriett Dudley flees her dead husband’s home, and vows to never relinquish her freedom to any man. Distracted by threats from his family, she is almost killed when something spooks her horse, only to be saved by the man who had professed his affection the very day her father betrothed her to another.Did she owe him an explanation? Would he understand? Could forgiveness revive a long-ago courtship and give them an opportunity to experience everlasting happiness? less

It was love at first sight. Almost… A scandalous past…Viscount Gerald Lawrence never imagined that one reckless kiss with a notorious temptress, the hostess of the Season’s most prominent ball, would ignite a scandal. Caught in the act by his outraged parents and, worse yet, his innocent and unsuspecting fiancée, Lady Selena Bowles, Gerald paid the ultimate price. Banished to his family’s crumbling estate, he vowed to leave his reckless ways behind... moreIt was love at first sight. Almost… A scandalous past…Viscount Gerald Lawrence never imagined that one reckless kiss with a notorious temptress, the hostess of the Season’s most prominent ball, would ignite a scandal. Caught in the act by his outraged parents and, worse yet, his innocent and unsuspecting fiancée, Lady Selena Bowles, Gerald paid the ultimate price. Banished to his family’s crumbling estate, he vowed to leave his reckless ways behind. Now, four years later, Gerald is a man transformed—his estate thriving, his reputation restored, and a successful horse-racing venture under his care. But on a stormy night, the past returns with a vengeance when a half-frozen, injured Selena appears on his doorstep.A dangerous present…On the run after her mother is poisoned by a ruthless relative, Selena has no one else to turn to but the very man she never thought she’d face again. Traumatized and suffering from memory loss after a fall, she has no recollection of Gerald’s past betrayal—only the growing bond between them. As Gerald becomes her unlikely protector, Selena finds herself falling for him all over again. But shadows of the past loom large, and a dangerous foe will stop at nothing to see Selena destroyed.A love worth fighting for…As danger closes in, Gerald and Selena must confront old wounds, untangle a web of deception, and battle a powerful adversary. Can they overcome the sins of the past to claim a future filled with trust, redemption, and a love that defies all odds?Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Rakes of Mayhem The Earl of ExcessThe Marquess of MischiefThe Duke of DisorderThe Baron's ReturnTo Win a Viscount’s HeartTempting a Lonely Lord This series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader’s imagination. less