Revenge of the Wallflowers Books

Revenge is a dish best served cold… Or is it? These wallflowers are about to find out, as they plot against those most deserving. Can society handle a wallflower’s revenge? Or will their targets topple one by one? CeCe Dixon is tired of being overlooked, and when the militia arrives at the nearby training camp, she decides to set an example for her younger sisters and find herself a husband. She won’t settle for just any husband, either, he must be kind, handsome, and madly in love with her. Justin, Viscount Stavely, is at first flattered by Cece’s flirtations, and soon finds himself under her spell. He’s falling quickly—until one night he finds her in a passionate embrace with another man. Rather than let his fellow soldiers know how deeply he’s hurt, he withdraws from the many social activities in the nearby town. CeCe is devastated that Stavely would believe her capable of such an indiscretion, and when she learns someone deliberately mislead the viscount, she vows revenge. Nothing will stop her from discovering who did this and disgracing him somehow. And nothing will stop her from convincing Stavely she loves only him, and his best future will be with her at his side.

A Regency romance with wit, passion, . . . and cats! Take one wallflower and thoroughly disgrace her. Add an earl who thinks a jest is always in good fun. Stir together with a spark of romance. Sprinkle with the bon ton . Bring to a boil with passion and vengeance. Simmer through the London Season. Let cool with a breeze of regret. Finish with a deliciously happy ending. Miss Evelyn Blythe is content with needlepoint and rescuing cats, intending no one a whit of harm – until the moment she is publicly humiliated for spite and sport. Game on! Lord Percy Barrett, the fun-loving Earl of Flintshire, thinks his friend's sister is delightful exactly as she is. Quiet, yes, but she can take a joke or jest as well as any man. Then a prank goes too far! Transforming from wallflower to wildflower, Evelyn dazzles the bon ton , all the while exacting her revenge. Becoming increasingly like the ladies she has always scorned, with her heart set on vengeance, will she lose the man of her dreams? Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue – you'll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.

A kiss in the gardens. A ruined reputation. A wager without a winner. Having been caught kissing an earl’s heir in the gardens during a ball, Miss Lucy Fitzsimmons has been relegated to the company of potted palms and wallflowers at London entertainments. Despite behaving as a perfect young lady up until that fateful night, she knows time won’t lessen the stain on her reputation. She’ll rarely be asked to dance, nor does she expect to be courted by anyone, but then given the terms of the wager, she won’t need to—her brother apparently gave the rake permission to court her! One thing is certain—when Marcus Higgins returns in two years, she intends to collect what she’s owed. They had made a wager, and she won. Meanwhile, Marcus has disappeared from London. The second son of the late Earl of Greenley, he left on a Grand Tour the day after he accepted the terms of a wager and kissed the young woman he has secretly been in love with since they were children. Two years away from her will be torture—he can’t get her out of his mind. His only saving grace is they made a wager, and he’s quite sure he was the winner. When he returns to British shores, a surprise for Lucy’s brother in tow, Marcus is determined to collect what he’s owed.

A sweet, tender, romance with a touch of humor by USA Today Best Selling Author, Meredith Bond. At the tender age of fifteen, Emilie Pelham fell for a handsome older man of eighteen who kissed her and then never wrote or sought out her company again. Five years later, Emilie is a happy wallflower who wants nothing to do with men—and especially not one in particular, now the Marquess of Willingham. And yet that is precisely who the matchmaker, hired by her mother, insists is Emilie's soulmate. Well, she would rather see the surprisingly thoughtful nobleman disgraced than marry him. She is formulating a plan to do just that for she is not one to change to her mind once it’s made up. Gabriel, the Marquess of Willingham, was a young man ruled by his passions, but he learned his lesson. Now, he keeps a tight rein on his emotions. Since inheriting his father's title, however, his grandmother has insisted he begin looking for a wife. He is happy to marry, just so long as no emotions are stirred. This is not good enough for Gran, though, who hires a matchmaker to find Gabriel's soulmate. When the woman pairs him with the beautiful girl who opened his eyes to the dangers of passion, however, he annoyed when the same feelings try to overpower his newfound control. Neither Emilie nor Gabriel are prepared, however, for the feelings they stir in each other. Neither could have foreseen that a passion sparked years ago could possibly rekindle no matter how hard they fight against. Will hearts be broken a second time or will love prevail? In this cat and mouse game, it’s possible they both might lose—or both might win.

A masquerade ball sets the stage for an American wallflower’s revenge against an English noble, only to be complicated by unexpected love… American Eva Westbrook has had enough of English aristocrats looking down their snooty noses at her. Among these elite nobles is her neighbor, Peter Hartigan, a notorious rake she believes played a part in her cousin's humiliation a few years ago. Disguised as a mysterious masked woman and seeking reprisal, Eva sneaks into a masquerade ball that Peter is hosting. As Eva spends more time with Peter, she realizes he may not be the heartless blackguard she thought he was. She becomes torn between her duty to avenge the past pain and suffering of her dear cousin and the unexpected feelings for the very man who’d caused it. As they dance the midnight waltz, Eva and Peter engage in a dangerous game of deception and desire. Eva struggles to maintain her facade while battling her growing attraction to Peter. Meanwhile, Peter is captivated by the enigmatic woman in his arms and is determined to uncover her true identity. With her blossoming feelings conflicting with a quest for vengeance, will Eva decide to follow through with her vendetta or let go of the past and take a chance on a future with Peter? ____________________________________________________________________ Secrets, Suspense, and Swoon-Worthy Romance… If you enjoy reading historical romances featuring lovable rogues, enemies to lovers, second chances, class differences, forced proximity, mistaken identities, and opposites attract, you’ll adore USA Today Bestselling author Collette Cameron’s captivating series: CHRONICLES OF THE WESTBROOK BRIDES. These evocative and compelling tales are infused with a pinch of mystery and suspense, a dash of humor, and a splash of soul-searing emotion. Settle into a cozy reading nook with your favorite beverage and escape into this page-turning, entertaining Regency romance series. Though each book can be read as a stand-alone, readers prefer to enjoy the series in order. CHRONICLES OF THE WESTBROOK BRIDES: Midnight Christmas Waltz Mission at Midnight The Midnight Marquess Holly, Mistletoe, and Midnight Snow The Wallflower’s Midnight Waltz Minuet at Midnight Kiss a Rake at Midnight Unmasked at Midnight Memories Made at Midnight Once Upon a Midnight Dream CHECK OUT USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COLLETTE CAMERON’S COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REGENCY AND SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER ROMANCE SERIES: Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides Dukes Come Calling (Seductive Scoundrels) For the Love of an Earl (Wicked Earls’ Club) Heart of a Scot Highland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides Ladies of Opportunity Secrets of Scandalous Ladies The Culpepper Misses The Honorable Rogues®

A wallflower is never noticed--unless she is Lady Blythe Leigh The ton calls her Lady Blundering Blythe Leigh. So what if she can’t dance, or run, or even walk more than ten steps without a stumble, fumble, or bumble. Blythe knows she’s intelligent, thoughtful, considerate, loving—for all the good it does her. Since that disastrous first dance during her first season, she hasn’t been able to live down her reputation as an accident waiting to happen. The ton calls him Lord Deft. Lord Daniel Cynarme, Marquess of Cynedroit enjoys a life free of conflict and confrontation. His unequaled accuracy with a pistol, his unparalleled reputation as a lover, and his uncanny ability to use the right word at the right time, ensure that his life stays that way. He has no regrets—well perhaps one. Years after that unfortunate waltz, he still wishes he could change disaster into delight. However, Lady Blythe won’t give him a chance. Can polar opposites find love in Regency Era drawing rooms?

Annis Craigg gave her heart away at seventeen. First to the handsome lord who spoke so sincerely of love, then to her newborn son. Fifteen years later, she’s content as a “widow” and the life she has created. Until her past comes back to haunt her—and begs forgiveness. Both her son—and the Englishman who has stubbornly remained in her affections—find their lives turned upside down when they discover the secrets she has kept to herself. Lord Robert Harding, third son of a marquess, fell in love with a shy Scottish lass. His dominating father had arranged a betrothal with a wealthy earl’s daughter. Facing the choice of being shunned by his family and society or returning penniless to Scotland, Robert reluctantly does his duty. After fifteen years of silent longing for Annis, his wife dies, and he is free. Older, wiser, and now financially independent, he defies the marquess and heads to Glasgow. Lies, secrets, and betrayal will challenge the fierce love of a steadfast Highlander and remorseful but determined Englishman. Will destiny find a way to bring two star-crossed souls together?

After years of being treated as a little more than a servant, Portia Lamont overhears her half-siblings plotting to send her to Town and marry her off. Since she has a paltry dowry and little else to offer a prospective husband, she wonders if she’ll even find a half-decent match, someone who’ll share her love of intellectual pursuits. Titus Beaumont, Lord Ravensworth, is an unwilling participant in this year’s Season. All his adult life, he’s managed to avoid marriage, becoming a seasoned rake because he dares not risk his heart again. However, at his aunt’s insistence, he must attend for his cousin’s entrance into Society. In the ton’s hectic marriage mart, Portia is considered a wallflower, an experience made even more vexing when she catches sight of Titus, her beloved childhood companion—the boy who once told her, I will always be your friend, no matter what happens . But when she was sent away after her father’s death, she never heard from him again. And time, a ruthless master, has not improved her circumstances. It seems he still wants nothing to do with her. Except at a masquerade, when he doesn’t recognize her behind her mask and kisses her… Sometimes the best revenge is just being yourself.

When a scorned wallflower, Miss Julia Harbison, plots revenge on the roguish Lord Rushington, a dance floor mishap turns into a game of love and deception. Can truth and passion outshine vengeance? When a drunken gentleman mistakes her for another on the dance floor, Miss Julia Harbison must battle the gossip and whispers alone. Without any apology or explanation, Lord Rushington leaves her to fade into the background, forcing her into the guise of a wallflower. Angry at his lack of consideration, Julia plots her revenge – to make him fall in love with her before shattering his heart to pieces. Viscount Benedict Rushington is a gentleman inclined towards revelry and has no intention of finding himself a bride. However, his eye is caught by a mysterious young lady who hides away at the side of society but whose smiles pluck at his heart. All the more intrigued, he encourages her to step out a little more, finding himself entirely caught up with her. When the truth is revealed, will Benedict confess how much he adores her? And can Julia bring herself to break the heart of the gentleman she has come to love? The Wallflower's Secret is the ninth book in the Revenge of the Wallflower's multi-author series. It is clean and wholesome and suitable for all ages. Get your copy today!

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞'𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤. Adair Murray is no stranger to grief and anger, especially after her older brother is maimed in battle. Bent on a plan to ensure Laird Stuart pays for it, she agrees to attend a "peaceful" gathering at his keep. Acting demure and shy is difficult as she wishes to stab the man each time he approaches. Unfortunately, her heart doesn't seem to realize he's her enemy, as it slowly becomes clear he isn't the cruel monster she's always believed. Can the damage she caused be repaired, or is it too late for both of them? Ruari Stuart is desperate to save his small clan from the ravishes of his uncle's power. The man has hurt too many people and must be stopped! In the midst of so much turmoil, Rauri finds calmness and desire when a beautiful lass visits. And then the true battle between desire and survival begins...

Letters. Miss Helen Crawford had written them to express her adolescent adoration of her brother’s friend, Mr. Benjamin Hargrave. She’d written them to purge her longing, to ease her emotions, so that she would be able to face him without appearing a fool. She had not written them for him to read. And yet, he did. Somehow. And worse, he’d shared them with the ton . Her first Season was ruined. She was mocked, ridiculed, branded a wallflower and left to fade into the background. Until now. Now she was ready to dazzle them all. To show them what they’d been missing. And then she would reject them all, as they had done to her. It was going swimmingly. Until someone began to write letters to her. And if she didn’t stop it, they were going to ruin everything.

Lady Leticia Crane, Letty, wants nothing more than to start her own women’s magazine, a dream within reach. All she has to do is survive one final London Season untouched by scandal, and her inheritance—and fate—will rest in her own hands. Wanting to stay free of the confines of marriage, Letty tries to ignore the connection she formed with abolitionist printer, Mac Meriweather six months early, but passion will not be ignored. Finding herself torn between love and her dreams, Letty must decide if she is willing to put her faith in Mac’s hands or live a life without the man she loves. Mac Meriweather once believed there was nothing else more important in the world to him than his print shop, he was wrong. After making a deal with the devil, Mac realizes there is something more important—love. Unable to forget the beautiful woman who enraptured him six months earlier, Mac tries to ignore the deal he made before he met the intelligent Letty. But once in motion, he is unable to stop her from being ruined. When Mac’s secret is revealed, and Letty ruined beyond repair, will she forgive him or will anger and pain lead her down a darker path. Will Mac and Letty find their way back to each other or forever be torn apart by other’s greed?

Lilah Stevens first season was the worst a lady could ever have. She hadn’t been a mere wallflower, she’d been the Wallflower. The one that had ended up with her name on everyone lips and a ruined reputation. Before that fateful day no one had ever noticed her. Afterwards, she couldn’t show her face in society without the whispers being uttered at her mere presence. It had been enough to make anyone run and hide, but she refused to allow him that satisfaction. She would make that infernal viscount rue the day they had ever crossed paths, even if it made her reputation terminally unrepairable. Henry Collins, the Viscount of Harcrest had always been a consummate rake. He didn’t see any reason to change. He loved his life and it was a grand one. As far as he was concerned, he didn’t have a care in the world, and he liked it that way. He doesn’t pay any attention to rumors, but after that fateful encounter he wonders if perhaps it is time he should. Surely, he couldn’t have done what she suggested. Even he wasn’t that depraved… Lilah wishes she could once again embrace the identity of a wallflower, a role she used to hate, but that is a past she can never reclaim. But somehow, she starts to wonder if she had it all wrong and it might be enough to lead her to a place she never expected: love.

Lady Penelope Barshaw is known as a shy, sweet girl among the ton. She’s perfectly happy fading into the background of balls and supper parties because Society makes her feel quite awkward. Her reticence is disturbed, however, as she sees a number of viragos lined up to entrap a gentleman. Lord Henry Greer, Henny to his friends, is known as a capital chap. He stays close to his best friends, however, because the vagaries of Society are a mystery to him. Nothing ever works quite the way it is supposed to, and now that his parents expect him to marry, he finds it impossible to determine a suitable wife.

A Midsummer Night’s masquerade at her family’s country home presents the Honorable Nancy Lovelace with the perfect opportunity for revenge against the man who ruined her first London season—a man she’s known since childhood, a man she’d once thought she loved. Simon Crayding’s newly inherited properties are in disarray, and, thanks to his bad behavior, he’s no longer known to society as Captain Crayding but as the Swilling Duke. When an old school chum invites him for a Midsummer Night’s party, he jumps at the chance to lick his wounds among friends… as well as apologize to his friend’s sister, Nancy, because apparently, he’d done something to hurt her, he just didn’t remember what. It soon becomes clear that Nancy will not easily forgive. Never one to resist a challenge—or a beautiful woman—Simon vows to find out why. As the night unfolds and passions rise, will Simon be well and truly punished, or will Nancy be caught in her own game?

Miss Carina Leonelli had once been the pampered daughter of an Italian barone . All that came to an end when her father fell into bankruptcy, lost everything, and then suffered a violent death. With no home to return to, she became the companion of her dearest friend and found her place among the wallflowers. Mr. Felix Knight had wanted a simple life and one that did not include his grandfather. He found that when he took the position as the coachman for a marquess. His situation further improved when his employer brought home a wife and her sweet companion. He hopes to win Carina’s heart, but will he be able to keep it when she learns the truth?

A Clean, Sweet Romance Edited version Lady Mimolette Lindsey harbored a secret. Because of it, she turns down all dance requests, consigning herself to wallflower status. This only pours difficulties over the dire predicaments she faces. Her late father, the Earl of Bathmorris, had been an eccentric profligate who named all his children after cheeses and spent his fortune on fake antiquities. They were nearly out of funds. With her brother Edam still at Oxford, Mimolette must find husbands for her younger sisters, Treccia and Ovolina during this year’s Season. Unfortunately, they were no beauties, from a dubious family, and in need of a swift education in dancing and manners her father neglected to provide. There were many wallflowers this Season, like herself and her sisters, destined to never be asked to dance, with little hope of romance. Mimolette devised a devilish plan, organizing the wallflowers, creating the needed circumstances to garner dances and perhaps find husbands. Revenge for the passing snubs of coxcombs and bucks also figured in her schemes. Her stratagems were working too, until an obnoxiously arrogant Major Lord John Tremaine decided, as an amusing lark, to insert himself into their “game.” Or did he mean to spoil it altogether? Nine years of bloody war were over, leaving John Tremaine with nightmares and at loose ends. The second son of a marquis, he joined the cavalry, only to inherit a fine estate from a maiden aunt upon his return from France. Being set for life, with no direction since the cessation of hostilities, entertainment and carousing proved the most expedient attractions for forgetting the war. Crashing one of the first balls of the season, he spied a mysterious beauty sitting among a gaggle of ‘plain janes,’ and sought an introduction. His friends warned him off, claiming Lady Lindsey was dangerous. Whatever his goal, any introduction invariably led to dancing with one or more of those nature’s unfortunates who gathered around the lady. His friends claimed it was sorcery. The forewarning only piqued Tremaine’s interest, the most intriguing hum he’d come across since coming home. He fenagled an introduction, though he had to bribe his best friend to approach the lady. He grinned, anticipating the fun he would have uncovering this incognita’s machinations.

Lady Victoria Spencer has loved one man her entire life. Of course he never notices her. Why should he? She’s a wallflower and no one pays the unwanted ladies much mind. Had she been a bit plump? Yes. Now that she no longer is, she has a plan. She’s going to become a rogue wallflower, and only one man will do as her first lover. David Brooks, Earl of Foxcroft had led a charmed life. Right up until his father died and he was forced to take responsibility for his family and the estate. His father had run the coffers nearly empty and it had been up to him to restore their fortune. He could have married an heiress, but felt that was a cowardly way out. Instead he focused on rebuilding his fortune. Now that he feels secure enough with his family’s status he has decided to take a wife. Only one woman will do, but now that he can claim her, she would rather take a lover, not a husband. All Victoria needs is a gentleman well versed in everything roguish to give her those lessons. David seizes upon the opportunity. He is more than willing to use her curiosity to his advantage. As long as in the end, he’s the only rogue she wields her newfound skills on.

Finalist- 2025 HOLT Medallion Award for Historical Romance They call them the Weatherby Wallflowers… After her mother’s death, Eleanor Weatherby has had a hard enough time shepherding her three younger sisters through the world and running her father’s household on a shoestring budget. But now her father, an eccentric naturalist who has always shown more interest in birds and beetles than his own flesh and blood, has sold their home so he could afford passage on an exploratory voyage around the world! Suddenly the four sisters dubbed the Weatherby Wallflowers don’t even have a roof over their heads. Their only chance… Eleanor somehow manages to secure an invitation to the Countess of Milthorpe’s house party, which buys them two weeks of shelter. Eleanor is firmly on the shelf, but her youngest sister, Philippa, manages to catch the eye of Felix St. James, younger brother of the Duke of Norwood. If Pippa can bring Felix up to scratch, it will draw them back from the brink of destitution. The man standing in their way… There’s only one problem—Jasper St. James, the Duke of Norwood. He immediately marked Pippa as an upstart miss who was only after his brother’s fortune. Jasper vows that he won’t let Felix out of his sight. But at every turn he is foiled by Eleanor Weatherby, who seems as determined to promote the match as Jasper is to prevent it. As Jasper and Eleanor match wits, he discovers that she is impertinent, imperious… and impossible to resist. It turns out that sparring with a headstrong wallflower is more to this stern duke’s taste than the milquetoast maidens he was considering for his bride at the start of the house party. Maybe one of the Weatherby Wallflowers will be marrying into the St. James family after all… if Jasper hasn’t already ruined everything. A Wallflower Never Surrenders is a steamy, comedic Regency Romance. It was a finalist for the 2025 HOLT Medallion Award for Best Historical Romance, alongside Book 2 in the Weatherby Wallflowers series, Snowbound with the Scoundrel , which took home the award. Please be advised that it features open-door love scenes.

One high-stakes wager. Two stubborn hearts. After a humiliating debut three years earlier, Lady Prudence Davies decides to embrace her status as a wallflower and sets a course for spinsterhood. But when her fellow wallflowers become targets of a band of rogues, Prudence ventures out of the shadows to aid them. Silas Hayward, Viscount Winstead, and his friends make an unfortunate wager, one that Silas deeply regrets. If his family didn’t so desperately need the winnings, he would’ve found a way to bow out. Twelve balls and a dance with twelve different wallflowers. How hard could it be? Prudence has no intention of allowing any of the rogues to win the ridiculous wager--not when she’s one of the twelve. While a steamy kiss with Silas has her reconsidering her opinion of rogues, she refuses to allow her friends to be hurt. Silas is knocked sideways as he comes to know Prudence and doesn't like the idea of using her to win. Suddenly there’s more at stake than the money, yet he can’t possibly choose her over helping his family. Who will win the wallflower wager? This is a standalone novella connected to the Revenge of the Wallflowers and The Mayfair Literary League series, which starts with A Matter of Convenience.

As a gardener, Merrilyn Parkham-Smythe, was happy to be called a wallflower. Wallflowers were tenacious, long-blooming, colourful and reliable plants, easy to care for as long as they had a fair share of sun. Like them, Merrilyn had no objection to providing background to the showier and more troublesome ladies of Society. She did object to being slighted and bullied by those highly-praised blooms and their male counterparts. The gentleman next door, for example. What a pity such a fine looking man was such an ass. He had damaged her garden and insulted her. He richly deserved what he had coming. Didn't he? Sir Darius Finchwater hadn't meant to offend the lady next door. He had acted on an assumption. He should have checked. And when he found out, too late, what he had done, he should have made a charming apology. Sometimes, when embarrassed, his tongue betrayed him. He was much better with reptiles than with people. He could think of a better use for those perfectly shaped lips than to hurl abuse at him. Since he couldn't be in her presence without thoughts that were inappropriate in the presence of an innocent lady, he had to ignore her. But would she ignore him? This book is part of the Revenge of the Wallflowers multi-author series

A wallflower and a secret agent walk into a ballroom . . . And the game begins. Lady Lillian Tanner can think of several things she wants to do besides marry the Marquess of Middleton. But duty to King and Crown calls, and she must obey. Gerald Dansworth, Marquess of Middleton, never imagined a marriage of convenience—but he’ll do what he must to outsmart a villain. As danger mounts, these two find themselves locked in a battle of the heart. Will they be able to admit their love before it’s too late?

When a lady’s life has been based in lies, it is difficult to discern the truth… even through love. Miss Penelope Watterson—a wallflower, not by choice—wants revenge on the man who destroyed her adoptive family. For years she has despised the Viscount of Maplecrest, who caused her family’s distress. After fleeing London due to multiple family scandals, she has been stuck in the Derbyshire countryside, and she’s had enough. It is past time to take back her life and her rightful place in the ton . Adam Coventry, the new Viscount Maplecrest, has returned to London from a stint in America where he made a fortune importing French brandy through naval blockades and then later solidified that fortune by investing in agriculture. Once his father died, he was obliged to attend to his title, yet he wishes to reside in America permanently, for he wants space between him and the insanity of the Watterson family… even if he’s still in love with Penny. Plans go awry when they both attend a summer ball and emotions beset them. Despite being enemies, desire flares, and forced proximity only enhances those feelings. As long held secrets are revealed, perceptions change, but when the foundation of Penny’s life begins to crumble and truths are revealed for each of them in a highly scandalous way, something must be done. If they can’t leave hurt and pride in the past, they might forfeit a love they never knew they needed.

The Lady in Red Trouble has come to the village of Kingston. A young nobleman has been murdered, and there are reports of a red-cloaked woman stalking the vicinity armed with a bow and arrow. It’s something that Myles Rutland, Duke of Beresford, didn’t anticipate he’d encounter on returning to his country seat for the first time in years. When his faithful butler is also killed, Myles vows to put an end to this lawlessness, including discovering the identity of the red-clad female who casts her shadow over the parish. Lady Lora Putney still grieves the cruel death of her older brother. Her best friend and her father’s heir is gone, throwing her family into disarray, as it seems Samuel Hawkesbury, her hateful cousin, is set to inherit Winterbourne and will expect her hand in marriage. The arrival of the Duke of Beresford at his neighboring estate is another unwelcome development. Lora will never forget how she lost her heart to Myles only to be cut by him at a Society ball. But no matter. All she cares about now is finding the man who so callously shot Nicholas and delivering her own brand of justice… Revenge of the Wallflowers includes 50+ books written by some of today's hottest authors, including award-winning and USA Today bestselling authors. New books will be released each month through February 2025. A MUST-READ series. Reserve your copies today!

Amidst the scandalous whispers of Regency England, grieving Lady Selina Whitcombe's quest for vengeance entwines with the enigmatic Viscount James Blackwood's desperate fight to clear his name, as they both discover that the path to redemption is paved with unexpected passion and the unearthing of long-buried truths. In the enchanting embrace of an English spring, the destiny of Lady Hollyfield, Selina Whitcombe, takes a fateful twist as her husband's life ends in tragedy, shrouded in suspicion. Grief becomes Selina's relentless companion, and a deep-seated conviction takes root – the dashing Viscount Blackwood is the architect of her husband's demise. Thus begins her unyielding quest for retribution. Viscount Blackwood, James Barton, renowned for his charismatic allure and enigmatic history, finds himself both captivated and challenged by Selina's unwavering pursuit. Accusations dance like shadows, tension mounts, and amidst the fray emerges an unspoken attraction, binding them in a battle that transcends mere intellect. As secrets and whispers entwine to shape an intricate web of uncertainty, they tread the treacherous terrain of a society steeped in scandal. With every meeting, the line between vengeance and yearning blurs, igniting a fervent passion that defies suppression. James's past, a specter that haunts him, resonates with Selina's icy heart as his unexpected kindness thaws her world. Yet just as forgiveness and comprehension beckon, revelations of staggering proportions surface, threatening to rupture the fragile bond they've woven. Selina's path must intersect with painful truths, while James wrestles his own demons in a bid to reclaim innocence. Amidst a world where reputation and scandal intertwine, can Selina and James surmount their shared history of anguish and deceit? So Long, My Scoundrel weaves a narrative of redemption, love, and absolution against the vibrant tapestry of Regency England. In a season as capricious as affection itself, the question looms: can love's tender bloom endure the tempestuous trials of spring? Immerse yourself in a tale of love's reawakening and redemption, set against the backdrop of Regency England. Get your copy of So Long, My Scoundrel today and experience a love story as captivating as the changing seasons.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Bronwen Evans, comes a best friend’s brother, friends to lovers romance. For Lady Alice Montague, love is a prickly business, especially when she’s in love with her brother’s best friend, Calum, and he doesn’t even know she exists. It’s the age-old problem of being a wallflower. No one ever notices a wallflower. That is, until she mistakenly creates the biggest scandal of the season, and ends up betrothed to the one man she thought she could never have. For Calum Arden, the Marquess of Skye, and heir to the Galloway Dukedom, love is a word he refuses to use. He has a world to travel and conquer before he is yoked to his future title and duty. So, imagine his horror when he’s trapped in a marriage to his best friend’s little sister. With his plans in ruin, Calum must learn how to make this marriage of convenience work without his heart being torn apart by his wallflower's thorns.

Lord Seth Claxton embraced the life of a rogue: brandy, women, gambling. His luck with cards led him to establishing his own gambling den from which his wealth grew. That is, until those who usually sat at his tables started gambling at a more respectable establishment owned by his cousin. For Miss Frances Hawthorn, the limited prospects of who she might marry were uninspired. While many misses had a sea of gentlemen from whom they could choose, hers had always been limited due to a lack of dowry. Thus, Frances retired to the side of the ballroom, happy to claim her wallflower status, and was determined to forge her own path. What she had not counted on was a gentleman from her past upsetting the balance of her perfect world. Now she fully intends to have her revenge by beating the rogue at his own game.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Heather Boyd… The rules of polite society are about to be ignored as an outspoken wallflower clash with an unpopular duke in this steamy regency romantic comedy. It’s Gabrielle Kimble’s first season in London, and like most young women, she’s determined to make a good match. She’s set her sights on marriage to a good man, someone handsome and witty and oh so charming. When the opportunity comes to speak privately to her choice at a ball, she takes a bold risk with her reputation—only to find herself in a deserted room and overwhelmed by the notorious Duke of Mamble! Gabby cannot deny the man has a presence, but why can she not stay away from an allegedly cruel duke? Sebastien Spence, Duke of Mamble, knows precisely what society whispers about him behind his back and would normally ignore the disapproving stares aimed his way. However, when one bold debutant mistakes him for the most unexciting man in London, and declares her love for him too, their provocative encounter tempts him to set the record straight. Dancing with the wallflower once should have been enough to save Gabby from disappointment, but never in his wildest dreams did he imagine she could turn his head so completely. Does he dare trust her with his secrets, and his heart, when she’s clearly still in pursuit of another man?

Lady Cora Stephens has an enemy. A certain earl has always been the bane of her existence. Her father loved him and probably secretly wished he'd been his son, not his friend's. He'd tormented her when they were children, and his arrogance had only grown with age. She vowed one day to wipe the smugness away and replace it with the same pain she had endured for years. Hayes Grant, Earl of Thornton hadn't led the charmed life most had believed—even if the façade he presents to the world enhances that belief. His father was a brute of a man and beat him more times than he could count. He didn't get a reprieve until after the rotten man died, but the damage had already been inflicted, and could never be undone. Hayes lashed out at anyone that showed him kindness, not trusting its veracity—even the only girl he'd ever loved. He wished he could have taken back all the things he'd said to Cora over the years, but some things couldn't be changed. She would never believe he loved her. Why should she? He'd been a complete arse over the years. It was for the best though. He was too damaged to ever love her as she deserved, and the only good thing he could ever do for her was save her from himself. Cora's desire for revenge turns to something else as she learns about Hayes's past. His pain had been far greater than hers, and her heart breaks for him, but it may be too late. Some wounds can never heal…even when love is given freely.

Minnie Dixon has loved the Marquess of Whitehall for…well, forever. So when her friend asks her to write love letters to him as a joke, it’s easy to do, but no laughing matter. She puts her heart into those anonymous letters, only to discover her friend has claimed to be the author. Now Whitehall is falling for the wrong woman. Revenge is the only answer Minnie can see, so she outs herself as the true author of the love notes. Michael Saunders, Marquess of Whitehall, is first hurt that someone would pretend to love him, then angry at being the butt of their joke. He’s still in need of a wife, however, and when the pain subsides he’s curious if the woman who wrote those impassioned letters could really love him as she said. He honestly doubts anyone is capable of such emotion, but decides getting to know her will free him of the notion such a love could be real. Then he can continue his search for an amicable marriage. Given a second chance she never dreamed possible, can Minnie prove she’s everything the marquess could ever want in a wife and have her happy ending?

When it comes to revenge, it is a dish best served… steaming hot. Carmia McDougal is a woman scorned. She met Thame Forrester by chance. He was visiting his uncle’s hunting box in Scotland, and their paths crossed. It was love at first sight for both of them. At least, that’s what she thought. When they were due to meet at the altar, he never arrived. Instead, she was told that he’d returned to London, and that their brief romantic affair was nothing but a lark. As a long-standing wallflower, Carmia decides that she’s not going to take such a slight, so she gathers up her courage and travels to confront the scoundrel, all while making her retribution sweeter than honey… The moment Thame Forrester met Carmia, he immediately found the enchanting, Scottish lass to be irresistible, but he realized he was being selfish by dragging her into a world that demanded so much. English society was much more proper than she was used to enduring. At least, that was what he told himself. It was easier than admitting that he might have acted rashly, although later he realized that it had broken his heart to leave the titian-haired beauty. Nevertheless, he decides that she would get over him soon enough—until she arrives in London and uses her charm to win over everyone she meets. Thame realizes he’s made a terrible mistake by letting her get away, but she keeps insisting that their time has passed. However, he is just as determined as his fiery counterpart and when it comes to love, he isn’t giving up the battle easily.

Tragedy and humiliation made Mercy Price a forgotten wallflower. Fate will grant her vengeance – and true love. A full-length sweet romance about cold revenge, thawing hearts, and the redeeming power of love. After losing her mother and most of her hearing to fever, Mercy Price slips into obscurity inside her own family. When a band of noble second sons called the Four Horsemen publicly humiliate Mercy, her dreadful stepmother’s ensuing campaign of terror forges Mercy into a survivor bent on revenge. Mercy’s opportunity for retribution arrives with one astonishing catch. The author of the revenge plan is the terribly handsome August Wycliff – one of her former tormentors now living under an alias. A man who supposedly died on the battlefields of Spain. Certain Wycliff doesn’t remember her, Mercy dives into his madcap plan to present her as a foreign noblewoman at the Horsemen’s grand house party, have her win the ardor of each, and then take their precious tokens of brotherhood before rejecting them. Little does Wycliff know, Mercy plans to humble him as well. To do so, she must slip behind his defenses and uncover evidence of wrongdoing with which she might destroy him. Why he desires vengeance against his former friends remains a mystery to Mercy, as does another inconvenient fact – Wycliff has recognized Mercy from the start. Astonished by Mercy’s transformation, he tries to dismiss his mounting fascination with her by considering Mercy no more than a tool of vengeance against the Horsemen for their cold betrayal on the day of his supposed death. Wrapped in swirling secrets and immersed in fractious banter, Mercy and Wycliff work together to carry out the complex ruse. However, a powerful and growing mutual attraction leads each to regret what they might sacrifice for the sake of vengeance – including a future that includes friendship, love, and… perhaps even each other.

He’s haunted by the past. She’s ready to reclaim her future. Together, they’ll rediscover a love neither could forget… Marjorie Merryweather has always been the quiet wallflower, content to hide in the shadows of society. But after a scheming viscount steals her novel and threatens her livelihood, Marjorie takes refuge with the one man she thought she’d never see again—the Duke of Abinger. Once her closest friend, Alfred Lockhart has withdrawn from the world after a tragic accident left him battling his own demons. But Marjorie’s return stirs a longing he’s harbored for years—feelings he’s kept hidden, even from himself. In the quiet solitude of his estate, old feelings reignite. Alfie has never stopped loving Marjorie, and as their connection deepens, she begins to realize that her feelings for him run deeper than friendship. But as passion flares, so do the ghosts of the past. Marjorie must decide if her heart can risk falling for the man she’s always trusted, and Alfie must confront whether he can truly be the man she deserves.

An accidental female pugilist… Lady Annette Page is twenty-four and ready to climb onto the shelf. Her first Season was a disaster after a duke’s son pinched her by the punchbowl, and she walloped him in the nose. And broke it. After five years, she has yet to live down the scandal. Her father hopes to remarry, but his betrothed will not agree until Lady Annette is gone. With an enormous dowry offered for her hand, the earl hosts a house party at Christmastide. The men arrive, hoping to claim her fortune, while the ladies continue to dredge up the past. A handsome viscount with a sense of humor… Lord Weston has been a widow for twenty years. Now that his daughter is betrothed, he is ready to consider taking another wife. Invited to a house party by an old friend, he arrives to find the earl’s daughter is the guest of honor, and the week of revelry is a ploy to marry her off. Weston is surprised the other gentlemen view her as a quiet, awkward female. The viscount, seeing a striking, intelligent woman with a dry wit only he seems to appreciate, comes to her rescue. Add a walloping wassail punch… When the two become allies, their partnership soon goes beyond friendship. But will Lady Annette’s age and the viscount’s interfering daughter keep them from a happy ending under the mistletoe?

Never back a wallflower into a corner. Shunted aside, Eveline Braddock watched her younger sisters find love and marry. Disheartened by her situation, she relocates, inventing a new persona and snagging the attention of Levi Overton, Duke of Lennox, whose amorous pursuit leaves her head spinning. However, Eveline's past followed her to Wiltshire…and it wants revenge. With the truth of her identity hovering on the tongue of a woman who lost three suitors to Eveline's sisters, Eveline struggles to maintain her silence while the lady unleashes a barrage of rumors designed to destroy Eveline's reputation. Faced with revealing her past or fading into the shadows as a permanent spinster, Eveline must determine if she's courageous enough to allow Levi to love her true self. That is, if he forgives her for lying… Blending the delightful romance of Julia Quinn with the humorous repartee of Lisa Kleypas into a fun, fast-paced romp of mistaken identity and purposeful deceit. Order now to discover how vengeful one woman can be, when someone forgets to Never Besmirch a Wallflower! *Book 2 in the Dukes and Wallflowers Regency romance series.

WINNER of the 2025 HOLT Medallion Award for Best Historical Romance First, he jilted her. Then, he humiliated her… The Weatherby Wallflowers received their unfortunate nickname when Rupert Dupree, the second son of the Earl of Rottenbury, jilted Clarissa, then decamped for the Continent. When a gossip sheet published Rupert’s letter forcefully rejecting their proposed union, all four Weatherby sisters became laughingstocks. Clarissa hadn’t much been looking forward to marrying a stranger, but she has hated ‘Rotten Rupert’ ever since. But you can’t keep a Weatherby Wallflower down… Now the consummate wallflower, Clarissa finds her true purpose: gathering information for the Home Office. It’s the one advantage of blending into the wallpaper—nobody even notices that Clarissa is in the room, much less that she is surreptitiously listening to everyone’s secrets. Snowbound with the Scoundrel… Clarissa’s contact at the Home Office gives her the most important assignment of her career: to infiltrate the Countess of Helmsley’s Christmas house party and protect a prominent Member of Parliament who has been subject to repeated assassination attempts. Nothing will stop Clarissa from reaching this house party, not even the snowstorm gathering over the Yorkshire moors. She manages to book passage on the last carriage leaving York. But that’s when Clarissa’s luck runs out. Because it turns out there’s one other passenger crazy enough to brave the moors in a blizzard. And it happens to be Rupert Dupree… Snowbound with the Scoundrel is a steamy, comedic Regency Romance. Please be advised that it features open-door love scenes.

Miss Emma Collins hates being a wallflower and never understood how she’d been relegated to the unnoticeable ranks of the ton. Her family was wealthy, she was reasonably attractive, and, she thought, a catch for any worthy gentleman. She decides that if the ton doesn’t want her, then they don’t deserve her. She would have her fun, and they could all be damned. What better time to do it than at Christmas? If they wished to play games with her life, then they would find themselves at the receiving end of her own. Some gifts are only meant to be experienced after all… She convinces her brother, and his new wife to have a house party and she adds some guests to the list that will be her priority over the two weeks. Blake Spencer, Marquess of Ardmore, decides to attend a Christmastide house party out of sheer boredom. A friend persuades him that it might prove a good diversion. He is uncertain, until he realizes that a seemingly insignificant wallflower harbors Machiavellian plans that make it all worthwhile. Her games intrigue him, and before he realizes it, she has ensnared him in a trap he never anticipated. Some games are well worth playing, particularly when, in the end, love is the true victor.

Amidst the enchanting snowfall and twinkling candlelight of Regency England's holiday season, a tale of redemption and reawakened hearts unfolds in Au Revoir, My Duke. Lady Charlotte Ashbourne stands on the precipice of ruin, her family's fortune ruthlessly stolen by the enigmatic and brooding Duke of Ravenscroft, Grant Tilbury. Driven by desperation, Charlotte is determined to reclaim her family's honor and fortune from the man who ruined them. Grant Tilbury, a notorious rogue, revels in a life of vice and leisure with no intentions of settling down. However, when he crosses paths with the spirited and beautiful Lady Charlotte, he finds himself intrigued. Unable to resist the challenge, he makes her an indecent proposal. Seeing an opportunity for revenge, Charlotte devises a daring plan: accept his indecent proposal, make him fall in love with her, bring him to his knees, and then shatter his heart as he did her family's. As Christmas magic weaves its spell, the boundaries between pretense and reality begin to blur. Charlotte finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Grant, discovering hidden depths and vulnerabilities in him that she never anticipated. Grant, too, is captivated by Charlotte's fiery spirit and unyielding determination, finding himself entangled in emotions he thought he’d forever forsaken. With secrets unveiled and their game of hearts taking an unexpected turn, the holiday festivities become a backdrop for a passionate battle of wills. Will Charlotte's quest for vengeance be overtaken by an undeniable love? Can the rogue Duke find redemption in the embrace of the woman who sought to destroy him? As their hearts intertwine and the true spirit of the season works its magic, the fate of their love hangs in the balance. Will Charlotte bid adieu to the Duke forever, or will love triumph in the most unexpected of ways?

This winter, the icy wallflower might just decide it's time to heat things up.

What happens when her childhood crush becomes the man she can’t live without? The first time she loved him… Lady Melanie Stenson lost her heart to her brother’s best friend, Viscount Jonathan DeLacey, at the tender age of twelve, when he saved her from drowning in the pond on her family’s estate. But when she attended her first ball at seventeen, Jonathan shattered Melanie’s heart when he treated her as though she were still a child, seeming to look right through her and then, announcing his engagement to Lady Diana Thurston. The second time he loved her… Jonathan DeLacey was done with love when his betrothed jilted him for a Duke. Burying himself in his work as an agent of the crown, Jonathan developed a reputation for taking on the most dangerous assignments. Four years later, as he’s tracking a suspect through the streets of London, he saves a young woman from a runaway carriage, whom he realizes is Lady Melanie Stenson. No longer the little girl he once knew, Jonathan was taken with Melanie’s beauty and vibrant spirit. Unfortunately, Melanie seems not to care one whit for Jonathan. Curious and captivated, Jonathan is determined to change her mind. Will the third time be the charm? When they see each other again at a Christmas house party to celebrate her grandmother’s 70th birthday, can Melanie and Jonathan reconcile past mistakes and misunderstandings and realize they’ve been meant for each other all along?

Selena Brooks would much prefer the comforts of home during Christmastide. Why the blazes would anyone want to endure a house party for a whole fortnight? Especially someone like her—a perpetual wallflower. Society had never cared about her presence, let alone noticed her. That is, until her cousin restored the family’s finances and set aside a substantial dowry for her. Suddenly, she was deemed “desirable.” Well, they could all return to whatever holes they had crawled out of. Selena had no intention of marrying anyone who valued her for her dowry alone. Society’s dictates had already stolen enough from her, including the peace of a quiet Christmastide. But she would not bow to their expectations. The best revenge was living freely on her own terms, and she wouldn’t allow anyone—least of all a man—to dictate her future. Kingston Rowe, Duke of Castlebury, wouldn’t have attended this house party at all if he didn’t owe a favor to a close friend. House parties had never appealed to him and the ton had proven as tiresome as ever. They all were a collection of posturing and pretentious fools. But then he noticed her—Lady Selena Brooks. Among the insipid guests, she was a revelation. She said and did as she pleased with her sharp tongue she put them all in their places—including him. She was unlike any woman he had ever encountered, and she tempted him in ways he hadn’t anticipated. But how does a duke win the favor of a woman who wants nothing to do with courtship—or him?

♥ A Christmas house party ♥ A jilted wallflower ♥ The duke who did her wrong ♥ Schemes, scandals, and sweet, sweet vengeance ♥ A Second Chance Regency Romance! A sweet holiday romance featuring New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal and her daughter Devon’s “outrageously funny, loyal, compassionate, and unconventional” Chase family! A year after Jonathan Stanhope, the Duke of Rathborne, left Lady Claire Chase at the altar, her dolt of a brother invites him to their Christmas house party. Claire is livid—until she realizes she’s found the perfect opportunity for revenge… A year after Jonathan made the biggest mistake of his life, a baffling summons from his old friend brings him back to Greystone Castle—just in time for their annual Christmas festivities. From the moment he’s reunited with his former fiancée, it’s clear she means to turn his holiday into a nightmare. But no matter what Claire throws at him, he’s not giving up on her this time… How the Duke Ruined Christmas is Book 43 in the 50+ author series “Revenge of the Wallflowers” and also Book 4 in our “Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency” series. Book Details A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers! Series: Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency, Book 4 Style: Sweet historical romance Length: 42,000 words (about 160 standard pages) Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway Clean Read: No offensive language or explicit content Reviews “Captivating historical romance. Romance readers of all ages will love Lauren Royal & Devon Royal’s books!” —Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author Connecting Books While How the Duke Ruined Christmas can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon’s books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Sweet Chase Brides The Earl’s Unsuitable Bride The Marquess’s Scottish Bride The Laird’s Fairytale Bride The Duke’s Reluctant Bride The Viscount’s Wallflower Bride The Baron’s Inconvenient Bride The Gentleman’s Scandalous Bride The Cavalier's Christmas Bride A Chase Brides Christmas (A Family Reunion) Alice Betrothed Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency How the Marquess Was Won How Do Earls Fall in Love? How I Spent My London Season How the Duke Ruined Christmas Specially Priced Boxed Sets Sweet Chase Brides Boxed Set One: The Chases Sweet Chase Brides Boxed Set Two: The Ashcrofts Sweet Chase Brides: The Complete Regency Trilogy About the Authors LAUREN ROYAL decided to become a writer at the age of eight, after winning a “Why My Mother is the Greatest” essay contest. Now she’s a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of humorous historical romance novels. Lauren lives in Southern California with her husband and their two constantly shedding cats. She still thinks her mother is the greatest. DEVON ROYAL is the daughter of romance novelist Lauren Royal. After attending film school, she wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in Hollywood before turning her focus to fiction writing. Devon lives in Southern California with her husband and two children. She also thinks her mother is the greatest.

Can the Ladies’ Wagering Whist Society help a scholarly young lady take a dandy seriously? Lady Helena Grant is about to become homeless. The moment her father dies—which will be within the month according to the doctor—her home will go to his heir, the Baron Hazelton. He has refused her plea to allow her to stay in the house. Now the only hope this bookish wallflower has is to apply to his son, the handsome Mr. Teviot, and pray that he has some sway over his father. This would be Pine Teviot’s second Christmas away from his family. His father has forbidden him entrance to the family home unless he comes with a fiancée or wife on his arm. But Pine believes in love and hasn’t found it yet. When the lovely Lady Helena comes to him with her problem, he sees in her the perfect revenge—his father hates intelligent women. They hope that a fake engagement will both allow Pine to see his family over the holidays and get Helena a home. When his father objects to their marriage, she will agree not to marry Pine in exchange for the right to stay in her home. What they don’t count on is the spark of attraction between them. It will take the delicate hand of the Ladies’ Wagering Whist Society to gently encourage those flames to grow.

An unrepentant wallflower. An American earl. A courtship fit for the scandal pages. Lady Ruth Johnson is resigned to being a wallflower. After all, existing in the shadows is beneficial to her work. But when she meets the new Earl of Saxton, her heart begins whispering to her. American-born Rhett Cartwright never thought he’d inherit the title of Earl of Saxton, but he finds himself in England, claiming both the title and his cousin’s position at the Home Office. And when Lady Ruth engages his interest, he can’t stop himself from wanting to claim her too. Faced with scandal and ruin, the two would-be lovers must uncover a dastardly plot while braving the scrutiny of the ton before they can truly find forever in each other’s arms.

She’s desperate to escape. He’s determined to protect her. Together, they might find a love worth risking everything for… Lady Georgiana is trapped in a home filled with her brother’s cruelty and vice. Desperate to reclaim her future, she makes a daring choice: auction her virtue to secure her freedom. But she never imagined Lord Ellis Linfield—her brother’s estranged best friend and a man who has rebuilt his life on his own terms—would step forward as the winning bidder. Ellis offers a solution to save Georgiana from scandal: a marriage of convenience. Yet what begins as an act of protection quickly ignites into something neither of them expected. Georgiana’s quiet resilience stirs a longing Ellis thought he had buried, and her love for him has always been just out of reach. As desire blurs the lines of their arrangement, Ellis and Georgiana must confront the wounds of their pasts. Can they overcome the fears keeping them apart—or will the love they’ve found prove as fleeting as the freedom they both crave?

Belinda Westcott doesn’t want to injure the Earl of Ridgemont. She merely wants to humiliate him. After all, one good prank deserves a payback. How could she anticipate that it would go so terribly wrong, or that he would turn out to be nothing like she expected ? Skilled in both chemistry and cooking, Belinda happily hides in her aunt’s kitchen rather than risk embarrassment at the ongoing house party. The unexpected appearance of the earl and a skating party present the perfect opportunity to embarrass him in front of some snooty society miss. Unfortunately, his partner is Belinda’s cousin, and even worse, the cousin drinks the hot chocolate—laced with emetics—meant for the earl. As plain Major John Conlyn, John had sunk into a morass of dissipation wen first released from the army. Neither his actions nor his companions make him proud. The death of a beloved cousin shocked him back to sense. It also made him an earl and the heir to his grandfather, a duke. He’s been ordered to find a wife and settle down. He wouldn’t mind, but now he’s surrounded by flighty debutantes and their grasping mothers. The one woman who interests him avoids him. She acts as if she despises him. Is it possible he did something when out of control that he ought to apologize for, something he can’t recall?

Miss Dinah Lennox never intended to be a wallflower. Yet in the shadow of her successful older sister, her opinionated mother, and the more dazzling debutantes of the ton , that’s what she has become . . . until the day she sees a less fortunate female and hatches a plan to help her. Sadly, the rogue who callously trifled with a young woman’s affections, practically in front of Dinah, is also the only man who has ever sparked her interest. What’s a wallflower to do except change from duckling to swan and bring this nobleman to his knees for a sound comeuppance! Engaging characters, a rollicking good tale, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue — you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.

Captivating Regency Romance Filled with Scandal, Adventure, and an Irresistible Love Story... A scandalous abduction. A forced voyage. A love neither of them expected. Miss Beatrice Sinclair has always been overlooked—a mere wallflower in the glittering ballrooms of London. But when the infamous Earl of Lorne, Matthew Everhart, ruins her honor with a reckless wager, she devises a daring plan: she will see him punished. The perfect scheme? Ensuring he wakes aboard a ship bound for America—trapped with no way back. Only, her plan backfires spectacularly. She ends up aboard the ship with him. Now, miles from England, Beatrice and Matthew must navigate treacherous waters—both at sea and in their hearts. Forced into close quarters, their battle of wits soon turns into a tempest of longing. Matthew, once a careless rogue, discovers a woman who challenges him at every turn, while Beatrice begins to see beyond his arrogance to the man beneath. But when passion flares and secrets unravel, will they risk everything for love? Or will the whispers of scandal tear them apart upon their return to London? Perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn, and Lisa Kleypas, Farewell, My Rogue delivers a swoon-worthy tale of revenge, redemption, and a romance that defies all expectations. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Marriage of Convenience, Redemption Arc, Witty Banter, High Society Drama One ship. Two hearts. And a love neither of them saw coming.