Trade Wind Series by Rebecca Aubrey

A spinster with secrets. A self-made industrialist. Forbidden passion.Lady Clara Chadbourne quietly devotes herself to covert pursuits an earl’s sister shouldn’t even ponder in 1849. Her London charity opens her eyes and cements heart-warming friendships. She has a penchant for piano but doesn’t apply herself to virtuous pieces, oh no. Clara’s tastes run ardent.James Robertson has built a commercial empire—and a fortress around his heart... moreA spinster with secrets. A self-made industrialist. Forbidden passion.Lady Clara Chadbourne quietly devotes herself to covert pursuits an earl’s sister shouldn’t even ponder in 1849. Her London charity opens her eyes and cements heart-warming friendships. She has a penchant for piano but doesn’t apply herself to virtuous pieces, oh no. Clara’s tastes run ardent.James Robertson has built a commercial empire—and a fortress around his heart. Nobles like David Chadbourne judge his uncouth muscles and humble Scottish origins. Barging into the earl’s townhouse, James meets Lady Clara—opinionated, delectable, off-limits—and is knocked askew.The chance encounter sparks an awakening, but Clara must refuse the liaison James proposes. Discovery risks her closeness with her brother and social ruination. It’s impossible…irresistible. With promises of secrecy and no sentimental entanglement, they indulge a passion that musses more than the bedsheets. It destroys their defenses, their plans.Their arrangement will end in devastation...or in the trade of a lifetime. less

The problem for these lovers, you ask? Alas, they’re both married. To each other.Lord William Dalfour, Marquess of Candleton, is in a terrible fix. Oh, he knows what’s expected of him. By day, he’s to face Britain’s challenges as a notable member of the House of Lords. Night means siring heirs in the dark with his marchioness, but only with the utmost decorum. His animalistic urges…well, those are to be unleashed in the Thames Fencing Club. Or with a mistress—if he had one... moreThe problem for these lovers, you ask? Alas, they’re both married. To each other.Lord William Dalfour, Marquess of Candleton, is in a terrible fix. Oh, he knows what’s expected of him. By day, he’s to face Britain’s challenges as a notable member of the House of Lords. Night means siring heirs in the dark with his marchioness, but only with the utmost decorum. His animalistic urges…well, those are to be unleashed in the Thames Fencing Club. Or with a mistress—if he had one. One does not engage in wantonness with one’s wife and mother of one’s children. Oh, no. One does not become enchanted by one’s wife!A respected society hostess and devoted parent, Lady Beatrice should be fulfilled by domestic bliss and having her husband’s ear on parliamentary business. Behind closed doors, however, she dares to come into her own and ask for more, testing the limits of William’s insistence on propriety—and his self-control.No matter the pain his rejection inflicts, William’s highest duty is to keep Bea wholesome. Isn’t it? To protect her, even from himself? From herself. But what if honoring his wife means succumbing to their mutual craving? Worshiping her, body and soul…Read the Trade Wind SeriesBook 1: Trade of a LifetimeBook 2: Finding HarmonyBook 3: Becoming WantonBook 4: Terms of Trade less

A daring bargain. A bold man. A woman whose wounded heart must be earned, not seized.Helen Gray arrives in London with a Boston-built clipper and a courageous plan—racing to China for the first tea of the season, breaking speed records and earning a fortune. All Helen wants is her freedom, not the glory, but first, she must secure a shipload of silver to fund her venture. Alas, no one will negotiate with a woman, especially an American whose wickedly fast ship will scandalize the British fleet... moreA daring bargain. A bold man. A woman whose wounded heart must be earned, not seized.Helen Gray arrives in London with a Boston-built clipper and a courageous plan—racing to China for the first tea of the season, breaking speed records and earning a fortune. All Helen wants is her freedom, not the glory, but first, she must secure a shipload of silver to fund her venture. Alas, no one will negotiate with a woman, especially an American whose wickedly fast ship will scandalize the British fleet. Alas, no one except…Nicholas Irons, born Nikolaos Sideris, a man who defied tradition to forge his own destiny. He’s known for his cool head in business until brilliant and mysterious Helen unlocks something within him, something unstoppable. He’ll fund her risky proposition…if she remains behind as collateral. London was meant to be temporary, but finding a place in Nicholas’s loving, powerful family—and in his arms—threatens Helen’s resolve to sail away to a new life. The tea venture could end with windfall profits or their precious cargo lost to the ocean’s depths, but will Helen and Nicholas's adventure last a lifetime?Read the Trade Wind SeriesBook 1: Trade of a LifetimeBook 2: Finding HarmonyBook 3: Becoming WantonBook 4: Terms of Trade less

What if his years at sea weren’t about running away but searching for a true home?Captain Elijah Miller has always needed to prove himself and always hated the British, with their snooty ways and sluggish merchant vessels. Oh, how satisfying it is showing the world his clipper is the fastest anywhere by delivering tea from China straight up the Thames—and earning a fortune in the doing!The secret to success for Isaac Chavers, second-in-command of one of Britain’s leading firms, is simple... moreWhat if his years at sea weren’t about running away but searching for a true home?Captain Elijah Miller has always needed to prove himself and always hated the British, with their snooty ways and sluggish merchant vessels. Oh, how satisfying it is showing the world his clipper is the fastest anywhere by delivering tea from China straight up the Thames—and earning a fortune in the doing!The secret to success for Isaac Chavers, second-in-command of one of Britain’s leading firms, is simple. Humility. Hard work. With little tolerance for arrogance and even less for sailors, he’s horrified when his firm’s future depends on him convincing the cocky American to pledge his recklessly fast ship to a British venture.After his triumph, Elijah has every reason to leave filthy London…well, once his superb new wardrobe is ready. He’s not so unreasonable as to deny the skills of English tailors, no. But then his beloved sister and only family announces she’s marrying a Brit. The nightmare worsens when a boring, frustrating, tweed-wearing Englishman sets aside his disapproval long enough to try to convince him to stay, too.Together, Elijah and Isaac learn that stroking a seafarer’s immense…ego isn’t enough to anchor him, it’s through his heart—and with trust and love, an accountant can safely embrace adventure. less

What’s more dangerous than a man who destroys a courtesan’s defenses? The priest who tempts her into lowering them...The English Rose embodies innocent beauty, ripe for nocturnal ruining. By day, she’s Stella Stone, a refined lady dedicated to her charity, Violet House. Admired by many but truly attainable by no one, she has honed her instincts for survival. Her two lives are increasingly incompatible…and both implode when violence forces her to disappear temporarily... moreWhat’s more dangerous than a man who destroys a courtesan’s defenses? The priest who tempts her into lowering them...The English Rose embodies innocent beauty, ripe for nocturnal ruining. By day, she’s Stella Stone, a refined lady dedicated to her charity, Violet House. Admired by many but truly attainable by no one, she has honed her instincts for survival. Her two lives are increasingly incompatible…and both implode when violence forces her to disappear temporarily.The Reverend Peter Thomas understands why Stella is suspicious of what he’s done during her absence. What widowed clergyman leaves a prosperous country parish to minister to fallen women? One who carries darkness within. Who’s in his element in filthy London. Who never felt at ease with a comfortable existence.When Stella returns, she’s no longer for sale or trade—her sole commitment is to her family of choice at Violet House. Oh, the handsome priest has duped them, but she recognizes an imposter. No…she discovers Peter is far more dangerous than her instincts warned. He’s a good man. A sensual one, with a sense of humor and humanity—and even seeing all of her, he wants to marry her.No one has seen past Peter’s collar…until Stella. But knowing all of him, will someone so divine accept him?Read the Trade Wind SeriesBook 1: Trade of a LifetimeBook 2: Finding HarmonyBook 3: Becoming WantonBook 4: Terms of TradeBook 5: That Damned AmericanBook 6: Love UnboundBook 7: A Divine Woman for the Priest less