Sweet Regency Tales

He must steal a lady...then steal her love. Desiring a man and never being noticed as more than his best friend's little sister has Lady Ellie Trentbury finally consigning herself to the truth. She must move on, and preferably with a man who lives far away from her home in London, where she need never be reminded of the duke who stole her heart. An elopement with an honorable American shipping merchant sounds perfect. The Duke of Ashten has no choice but to bound into his best friend's carriage when he discovers little Ellie is inside and intent on eloping with a man to Gretna Green, who she barely knows. He can't allow her to make such a terrible mistake, yet convincing her might mean giving in to his desire for the golden-eyed enchantress, who has followed him around since he was a lad. Her pouty lips and bountiful charms can no longer be ignored. Only, convincing her of the truth of his intentions will mean jeopardizing both his sanity and a lifelong friendship, as well. A fiercely loyal lady along with her brooding duke come head-to-head in a battle of wills! An unforgettable regency romance from The New York Times best-selling author Joanne Wadsworth.

My dearest James, Since the moment we met at the Bradford's ball a year ago, I've been entranced by you. Do you remember our first meeting? I'll never forget it. While the music played in the ballroom and everyone danced, I stepped outside for some fresh air and discovered a kitten which had gotten stuck between two branches. I picked up a nearby wooden pail, overturned it, and tried to rescue the sweet wee creature. Unfortunately, as I plucked it free, I wobbled and lost my balance. You bounded over bushes to get to me, caught me in your arms, and surrounded me with your strength and compassion. That night, so long ago, you rescued me, and I discovered a treasure. You. Now, I could never allow that treasure to be lost. Even though you have an investigation to run so you might uncover who killed your father and brother, I simply can't ignore your needs and walk away as you've demanded. It's now my turn to bound over bushes for you and to aid you however I can. You have been warned. Yours, Sophia. The Earl I Adore is the sweet/tame version of The Earl's Bride. Each book in this series is a stand-alone, and can be enjoyed out of sequence.

To Love During War is the sweet/tame version of The Wartime Bride. My dearest hussar, Harry, from the day you arrived at St. Vincent's Fort six months ago, an undeniable attraction began to simmer away between us. Whenever I got too close to you, my traitorous heart skipped a dratted beat and butterflies would abound in my belly. You have tempted me with your honor and integrity, with your deep love for your family and your fellow soldiers-in-arms. I'm aware you will fight to the death to ensure Napoleon doesn't end up taking Portugal, and so will I. Our enemy cannot be permitted to rule all of Europe, or to force his way onto England's shores. I admire all that you are, but you are also from a titled English family and of far better blood than I. My true parents abandoned me as a wee baby and if not for the professor who adopted me, I would have been left to perish. That is why I will never attempt to take our friendship any deeper than I should. Days together enjoying companionable friendship is all that I've asked for, but this war keeps tearing us apart, as if we shouldn't even be permitted that much. Never fear for me, my hussar-we will both survive this coming battle. It is time for us to slay our enemy, to win this dratted war, then for you to return safely to your family. Yours in deep friendship, Julia.

My Secret and the Earl is the sweet/tame version of The Earl's Secret Bride. My dearest Richard, I was a girl of seventeen when you first rescued me from tragic death. You rode in and saved my mother and me from a band of brigands and now six years on, I'm still irresistibly attracted to you. Unfortunately, my father has now agreed to my betrothal to an arrogant marquess who is more than twice my age and if I don't marry the man then my family will lose everything. I certainly can't allow that to happen so I've accepted what shall be, will do my duty and speak vows with him as my father has asked. Today though, you kissed me down by the lake and curled my toes. You made me long for things I can't possibly have-a marriage that will hold love, companionship, and immense adventure. If I might be so bold as to say in this letter, it is my secret wish that you would ride in and save me a second time. A dream, of course, but oh my, what a wonderful dream it would be. Yours in deep devotion, Rosamonde.

The Prince Who Captured Me is the sweet/tame version of The Prince's Bride. My dearest Anteros, I'll never forget the elaborate masked ball I attended a year and a half ago when I first met you. You arrived attired head to toe in black with no other adornment save for a large diamond which twinkled from your right ear. Your black satin mask concealed your expression, making you ooze mystery with your hair slicked back and your blue eyes shining as deep and as bottomless as rich sapphires. Dark and dangerous you appeared behind your mask, the type of man one didn't trifle with, not unless they enjoyed said danger. A few short days past, you came to me with a request I couldn't turn down, not when my family owes you a great debt which I wish to repay. I understand your father is demanding you wed, something you've no intention of doing and I've agreed to your ruse, will gladly speak false marriage vows with you so you can be rid of the spy your father has tailing you. Unfortunately, I never expected to be kidnapped by that spy and tossed on a ship bound for the Mediterranean, or to learn from my captor that you're in fact a lost Prince of Naples and Sicily. Why couldn't you have shared the truth with me from the beginning? Please, take all care. I know you'll be captaining your ship in hard pursuit. Don't take any unnecessary risks. I have no intention of becoming your downfall. Your devoted friend, Olivia.

This collection is the sweet/tame version of the Regency Brides boxed set. These stories bring you all the adventure you expect between two people falling in love, without the inclusion of any explicit scenes or harsh language. Expect dreamy happily-ever-afters, no cliff-hangers, and a series that can be enjoyed in any order. My Secret and the Earl Desperate to escape an evil fiancé, Lady Rosamonde turns to the man who saved her once before: her brother's friend, the Earl of Winterly. Winterly devises a plan - for a secret marriage.... A sweet Regency romance! The Prince Who Captured Me Captain Anteros Bourbon, a prince, must marry and produce an heir - but Anteros isn't interested in taking a wife. He enlists the help of Lady Olivia Trentbury to be his pretend bride - but will a fake marriage do? Beware of the Pirate Prince Prince Anteros is in pursuit of the corsair who has stolen Lady Olivia from his castello. No one will stand in his way, not when this prince can't help but follow his pirate tendencies. This is a high-seas adventure set in the Mediterranean. Each book in this series is stand-alone and can be enjoyed out of sequence.

This collection is the sweet/tame version of the Regency Brides boxed set. These stories bring you all the adventure you expect between two people falling in love, without the inclusion of any explicit scenes or harsh language. Expect dreamy happily-ever-afters, no cliffhangers, and a series that can be enjoyed in any order. It's time to travel to Regency England where there are dashing dukes and loyal ladies. The Duke Who Stole My Heart ~ Tired of going unnoticed by the Duke of Ashten-who also happens to be her brother's best friend-Ellie hatches a plan to elope. The duke won't let her go through with such a terrible mistake, but when he steals her away, will he finally open his heart to her? The Earl I Adore ~ Lady Sophia Trentbury has loved James Hargrove, the Earl of Donnelly, for as long as she can remember. Now she's determined to help him find answers about his family-and convince him their love is worth any risk. A Regency romance filled with intrigue! To Love During War ~ To aid her engineer father with his work, Julia disguises herself as a young man. Major Harry sees through her disguise to the sassy beauty within-until a fall causes him to lose his memory! Will their budding romance be lost as well? A sweetly endearing love-and-war adventure.