The Daring Marriages Series by Amanda Forester

Despite her aunt’s determined attempts at matchmaking, Miss Frankie Devine remains embarrassingly unattached. With the arrival of Sir John, an enigmatic privateer, her aunt finds a new target for her matrimonial designs, but Frankie is determined to avoid Sir John at all costs. She instead befriends Mr. Everett, finding new purpose in helping others, until at the Devine Christmas ball she stumbles onto the secret Everett is trying to hide... moreDespite her aunt’s determined attempts at matchmaking, Miss Frankie Devine remains embarrassingly unattached. With the arrival of Sir John, an enigmatic privateer, her aunt finds a new target for her matrimonial designs, but Frankie is determined to avoid Sir John at all costs. She instead befriends Mr. Everett, finding new purpose in helping others, until at the Devine Christmas ball she stumbles onto the secret Everett is trying to hide. It will take a mischievous plot, a street urchin, and a little Christmas magic to help her find her true love. less

Captain Robert Ashton, Earl of Darington, knows finding a bride in London will not be easy—not since he has been notoriously dubbed as the "Pirate Earl". What he didn't expect was to get abducted—and to have his escape go horribly awry when an innocent lady gets caught in the crossfire. Amateur physician Emma St. James is on her way to meet her betrothed when she is rescued by an injured gentleman... moreCaptain Robert Ashton, Earl of Darington, knows finding a bride in London will not be easy—not since he has been notoriously dubbed as the "Pirate Earl". What he didn't expect was to get abducted—and to have his escape go horribly awry when an innocent lady gets caught in the crossfire. Amateur physician Emma St. James is on her way to meet her betrothed when she is rescued by an injured gentleman. Despite her shock after discovering he is the Pirate Earl, Emma feels drawn to the man who saved her life. Duty forces them apart, but when they meet again on the high seas, Darington will risk all—his fortune, his name, and even his life to keep her safe. less