Regency in Color Series by Elise Marion, Hildie McQueen, Gabrielle Carr, S. Cinders, Merry Farmer

Can a rogue really change?She’s as determined to pursue him as he’s determined to keep his distance.After a heartbreaking debacle, Thomas Sullivan decides to give up his roguish ways and become celibate. A test comes sooner than later upon meeting the lady of the house’s companion, Mary.Mary Asher is not sure why the handsome new driver tries to avoid her at all costs, when he obviously finds her attractive. She decides to find creative ways to get time alone with him... moreCan a rogue really change?She’s as determined to pursue him as he’s determined to keep his distance.After a heartbreaking debacle, Thomas Sullivan decides to give up his roguish ways and become celibate. A test comes sooner than later upon meeting the lady of the house’s companion, Mary.Mary Asher is not sure why the handsome new driver tries to avoid her at all costs, when he obviously finds her attractive. She decides to find creative ways to get time alone with him.However, the past always has a way of catching up and Thomas must face the consequences. less

Could one night ever be enough?Thalia Ramsey has resigned herself to a quiet life running a respectable book shop in London’s West End. Nothing exciting ever happens in her world … until Stephen Dryden, His Grace the Duke of Westerfield, begins patronizing her establishment. Her girlish infatuation is completely ridiculous, and nothing will ever come of it... moreCould one night ever be enough?Thalia Ramsey has resigned herself to a quiet life running a respectable book shop in London’s West End. Nothing exciting ever happens in her world … until Stephen Dryden, His Grace the Duke of Westerfield, begins patronizing her establishment. Her girlish infatuation is completely ridiculous, and nothing will ever come of it. Yet, a heart’s hope is not so easily broken, especially when a chance encounter during a Vauxhall Gardens masquerade brings Thalia face-to-face with the duke. A night of passionate romance is more than she could have hoped for, but once the night is over, will there be a chance for more? less

Marry or find herself penniless and ousted from her aunt and uncle's home. Those are Miss Juliana Drake's current options. Having never felt the need to know how long she could survive without basic provisions, she chooses the latter. Only she knows as much about charming a suitor as she does about charming a snake.Nothing.The solution? Colin Lewis Francis Latham, Duke of Herstshire. The man who offered her marriage years ago, then vanished without as much as a by your leave... moreMarry or find herself penniless and ousted from her aunt and uncle's home. Those are Miss Juliana Drake's current options. Having never felt the need to know how long she could survive without basic provisions, she chooses the latter. Only she knows as much about charming a suitor as she does about charming a snake.Nothing.The solution? Colin Lewis Francis Latham, Duke of Herstshire. The man who offered her marriage years ago, then vanished without as much as a by your leave. When he returns to London and offers to instruct her in the art of husband hunting, Juliana is both insulted and desperate enough to accept his offer.She's no longer the gullible young woman of her youth. She can handle being near him without losing her head. Although, it would be much easier if she could finally expel him from her heart. less

One scandal ripped her world apart. The next one might be the only way of putting things back together again.It’s been a year since that fateful evening when a scandal besmirched Miss Constance Everly’s good name. Broken-hearted, her father fell into a decline which ultimately left Constance orphaned and penniless. Resigned to a life of service, Constance became a governess for a country vicar and his wife, who clearly take advantage of her kind heart... moreOne scandal ripped her world apart. The next one might be the only way of putting things back together again.It’s been a year since that fateful evening when a scandal besmirched Miss Constance Everly’s good name. Broken-hearted, her father fell into a decline which ultimately left Constance orphaned and penniless. Resigned to a life of service, Constance became a governess for a country vicar and his wife, who clearly take advantage of her kind heart.Until her scandalous Marquess nabs her for his own… em, daughter.Some people don’t believe in love at first sight, but Alexander Billings has first-hand experience that it can happen because IT DID FOR HIM. Alexander could hardly believe his luck when he stumbled upon the beautiful governess, Constance Everly. Without missing a beat, Alexander recused her from the vicarage in the guise of becoming a governess to his daughter. But what he was truly hoping for was a wife to cherish and a mother for little Amelia. However, trouble comes from the least expected of places and now Alexander is in the fight of his life. Will their newfound love endure the threat of society’s wagging tongues? And can Alexander expect Constance to fight by his side once all of his scandalous secrets are exposed?And beyond that, can he convince Constance to take a chance at Loving a Scandalous Marquess?Loving a Scandalous Marquess is part of the Regency in Color series. less

Falling in love with her aristocratic employer is just the beginning of her high-seas adventure!Kyria Kingston is competent, clever, and not to be trifled with. So when her father pushes her into serving as a governess for the new Earl of Westbrook on the forty-day ocean voyage from Jamaica to London, she considers it a step down. She has dreams of running a great house, not chasing after two adorable hellcats.Until she meets the hunky, hopeless, hilarious earl... moreFalling in love with her aristocratic employer is just the beginning of her high-seas adventure!Kyria Kingston is competent, clever, and not to be trifled with. So when her father pushes her into serving as a governess for the new Earl of Westbrook on the forty-day ocean voyage from Jamaica to London, she considers it a step down. She has dreams of running a great house, not chasing after two adorable hellcats.Until she meets the hunky, hopeless, hilarious earl.Matthew Weatherby doesn’t know which way is up when he suddenly inherits his brother’s title, lands, and his orphaned twin girls. He needs a replacement governess for the voyage home, he needs lessons in how to dress and act like a powerful aristocrat, but even more than that, he needs a wife who can be a mother to his nieces. Could Kyria be the answer to all three problems?And beyond that, can he get away with wooing Kyria, or will he be forced to bow to the rules of society?Please be advised: Steam level – Pretty darn hot!The Forty-Day Governess is part of the Regency in Color series. less