The Garden Girls Series by Jemma Frost

A veteran of war... Dr. Robert Forrester spends most of his time as an on-call physician while moonlighting as a free healthcare provider to the lower classes of Manchester. And while he’s plagued by memories of the Crimean War, he’s managed to avoid letting them affect his work. Until unexpected events trigger increasingly debilitating episodes of flashbacks, forcing him to confront emotions long-buried or face being consumed by them. A lost widow... Johanna Milton doesn’t know what she wants... moreA veteran of war... Dr. Robert Forrester spends most of his time as an on-call physician while moonlighting as a free healthcare provider to the lower classes of Manchester. And while he’s plagued by memories of the Crimean War, he’s managed to avoid letting them affect his work. Until unexpected events trigger increasingly debilitating episodes of flashbacks, forcing him to confront emotions long-buried or face being consumed by them. A lost widow... Johanna Milton doesn’t know what she wants. With no husband or children, she’s denied the one accepted role a woman can have in Victorian society. When a chance meeting brings Dr. Forrester into her path, she wonders if this is her chance for a different kind of life. After offering to help with patients, sparks fly as the two must learn to get along and perhaps overcome their personal demons.All while avoiding the unthinkable: falling in love....Content Warning: PTSD, InfertilityThis is a prequel novella to "The Garden Girls" ⸺ a steamy Victorian romance series coming soon! less

A bookish dreamer... Hazel Taylor longs to leave behind the painful memories of her country home. When an opportunity arises to work in Victorian Manchester as a librarian while providing a chance to finish writing her children's book, she takes the leap of faith and goes — much to the dismay of her sisters. But can she ever travel far enough to outrun the traumatic past that haunts her? A determined rogue... Jonathan Travers hates his job... moreA bookish dreamer... Hazel Taylor longs to leave behind the painful memories of her country home. When an opportunity arises to work in Victorian Manchester as a librarian while providing a chance to finish writing her children's book, she takes the leap of faith and goes — much to the dismay of her sisters. But can she ever travel far enough to outrun the traumatic past that haunts her? A determined rogue... Jonathan Travers hates his job. As a debt collector for a notorious gang leader, he's ready to leave that life behind. But his plan of transforming an old building into a safe haven for the poor people of Devil's Haven is taking longer than expected. And he's starting to wonder if he'll ever be able to break free — until a little blonde librarian shows up in the rookery.Will her faith in him be the catalyst he needs to believe in himself or will her own demons destroy them both?Content Warning: This book contains high steam and cursing. less

Lily Taylor has a tumultuous past with her neighbor, Owen Lennox, the Earl of Trent. A past she's been able to avoid for years while he's traveled the Continent. However, with Owen's return to Hampshire, she can't help falling into old habits and courting trouble whenever he's near...Owen Lennox still harbors pain from the betrayal of his childhood love, Lily, and while he'd prefer to forget their past liaison, he can't resist her stubborn, rebellious charm.. moreLily Taylor has a tumultuous past with her neighbor, Owen Lennox, the Earl of Trent. A past she's been able to avoid for years while he's traveled the Continent. However, with Owen's return to Hampshire, she can't help falling into old habits and courting trouble whenever he's near...Owen Lennox still harbors pain from the betrayal of his childhood love, Lily, and while he'd prefer to forget their past liaison, he can't resist her stubborn, rebellious charm... One night will change everything, forcing the two lovers to reconcile their past for a brighter future...a future that'll arrive in nine months' time. Content Warning: Explicit language and sexual scenes along with an accidental pregnancy. less

Ethereal Iris Taylor has always been the soft-spoken cousin-turned-sister of the Garden Girls.Beautiful but shy, she tries not to be a burden after her biological mother abandoned her as a baby. And now that her biological father has revealed himself, all she yearns for is his acceptance. When he suggests she marry a stranger to help him overcome financial woes, she can't say no. But will it be enough to earn his love? Clarke Calloway is a scoundrel... moreEthereal Iris Taylor has always been the soft-spoken cousin-turned-sister of the Garden Girls.Beautiful but shy, she tries not to be a burden after her biological mother abandoned her as a baby. And now that her biological father has revealed himself, all she yearns for is his acceptance. When he suggests she marry a stranger to help him overcome financial woes, she can't say no. But will it be enough to earn his love? Clarke Calloway is a scoundrel. Known for gambling and womanizing, he's anything but husband material. However, when the indebted Marquess of Linton approaches with a deal—marry his bastard daughter in exchange for paying off Linton's debt—Clarke can't resist nabbing a lady for himself, even if she is illegitimate. Will these two opposites attract? Or will this arranged marriage end in despair? Content Note: Explicit language and steamy sexual scenes abound. less

Northern factory owner Silas Riverton has mastered the art of concealing his true emotions. His hidden passions are confined to the brutal realm of boxing matches or indulged only in fleeting clandestine encounters after a childhood rife with coldness from his father.Caraway Taylor, the eldest "Garden Girl," lives a life bound by duty. Admired for her plain but steady nature, she silently nurtures an unrequited love for a childhood crush, cherishing the memories of their innocent connection... moreNorthern factory owner Silas Riverton has mastered the art of concealing his true emotions. His hidden passions are confined to the brutal realm of boxing matches or indulged only in fleeting clandestine encounters after a childhood rife with coldness from his father.Caraway Taylor, the eldest "Garden Girl," lives a life bound by duty. Admired for her plain but steady nature, she silently nurtures an unrequited love for a childhood crush, cherishing the memories of their innocent connection. Until one fateful night, when a twist of fate compromises her honor and intertwines her life with that of Mr. Riverton,Thrust into an unexpected marriage, Silas and Caraway are determined to protect their hearts from further anguish. Yet, as they delve deeper into each other's lives, they discover a shared vulnerability that transcends their differences.But as their guarded hearts soften, jealous rivals and manipulative adversaries threaten to shatter their fragile union. Will Caraway and Silas learn that true love is capable of defying all odds before it's too late? Experience a mesmerizing journey of passion, sacrifice, and resilience in this grand finale to The Garden Girls series that will leave you breathless and longing for more with every turn of the page.Content Note: Explicit language and steamy sexual scenes abound. less