Wardington Park

What do a rakish lord, an embittered Marquess, and the most powerful Earl in London have in common? They will all fall madly in love with three heiresses, finding that happily ever after does exist... HER FIRST SEASON AND HER FIRST KISS ...Amy Ott is about to encounter her first season. Knowing nothing about the workings of corsets and country dances, she's looking for any help she can find... even when it comes from the most unlikely source...London's infamous rogue-an older Duke. The Duke of Wardington. This catches the attention from the most rakish Lord in all of London. Lord Nathaniel Dawnton knows what he wants. Amy Ott. When Nathaniel's pursuits meet the walls of Amy's strength, the young lord is ready to jump those walls blindly... even at the expense of reaching something he has been avoiding- his innermost fear. True love. But once Amy's dark secrets are out, will the fall have been worth it? CAN LOVE FORGIVE ALL THINGS? Miss Catherine Croftman is done with the Marquess of Clariant! After the publically broken engagement of the century, she has her sights set on finding someone new...Herself. Andrew Dawnton is the Marquess of Clariant, the future Duke of Wardington, and he is madly in love with Catherine...He made her a promise of marriage in their youth, but Catherine's betrayal prevents the marquess from wanting anything to do with her afterward. He's haunted by a past that includes death and outrage, and trusting Catherine again would be a fool's move. Is Catherine truly ready to move on? Will Andrew learn to forgive and keep his word? CAN ONE EVER TRULY LOVE HER ENEMY? The night that William, The Earl of Cartridge, was struck over the head changed him forever...He's been knocked out by a beautiful thief and plans to seek justice for this crime. Jane Croftman's family is wealthy beyond reason, but the land gentry's daughter is willing to do whatever it takes to protect those she loves... even if that means stealing from members of high society or knocking out an earl. Anything for peace. When William's revenge turns into hot kisses and help, Jane tries to refuse them both. Will William find the key to Jane's freedom before it's too late? Will Jane learn to trust William with her life and possibly even her heart?

Dark inclinations surround a duke, a viscount, and a deadly knight. But, what will happen when their hearts are introduced to love? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A SERVANT BECOMES ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL MEN IN EUROPE? Levi Smith just received the news of a lifetime...He's the newest Duke of Hensman. When the murder of his father brings Levi to his destiny, fingers are pointed at him while everyone tries to find out who killed the former duke. Lady Priscilla Garrett has always lived in a world of fantasy, but that world is rocked with the news of murder. She's also shocked when she finds out who the suspect is. Levi. The once manservant she flirted with is now a duke! And Priscilla is willing to do whatever she can to prove his innocence. Can their new found love stand up to the ton? And what about treason? WHAT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO BREAK THE CHAINS OF DARKNESS? Hugh Garrett has a secret...It runs through the veins of the young Viscount causing blackouts until he kisses the innocent lips of the young Olive Heath. For a moment, his future seems clear, and all he wants to do is to start his life anew. A new life. A life with Lady Olive Heath. Lady Olive Heath didn't mean to kiss the very handsome Lord Hugh...But the kiss has given her ideas for her future. After suffering under the hand of her father, she thinks a marriage to Hugh could be her freedom. But first, Olive must free him from himself. Free him from his long years of darkness. Will love be enough? Will Hugh succeed in the one area of life that he's best at? Disappointment. KNIGHTED BY THE KING... A NIGHT THAT WILL CHANGED EVERYTHING ...Maximilian St. Cloud has been called many things in his life. A murderer, an assassin for the king, a knight... And though all those titles were well deserved, none scared him more than his current title. Caregiver. Left to raise the little girl of his ex-wife's lover, Max is in over his head. For the first time, Max is lost. This problem will need a woman's touch... and only one woman will do. Amanda Elliot. More than anything, Amanda wishes to be a peer, and Max has no title. But when Max convinces her to help with his daughter, Amanda is tempted by both the challenge and the man. Can she give up her desire for the status amongst the peerage to be with Max?

Fate has finally found her door...Lady Christa Eatson has given up on the hope of love and marriage. So instead, she'll have to find other ways to entertain herself...Her entire world is turned upside down the day she agrees to help an old friend on a scavenger hunt for a hidden jewel through Mayfair. But what seems like an innocent adventure quickly reveals itself to be a mystery full of murder, courtesans, and their carnal inclinations. But nothing is more shocking than the man who comes to her aid...Joseph Croftman — He has a dark past, but her childish crush for the man has never quite left her heart. As one of London's wealthiest men, Joseph Croftman has the means to pick any wife he wishes, but the women of the Ton seem all alike. Selfish gossips wrapped silk skirts. He's ready to settle down, but knows he'll never find a love match... that is until Lady Christa slowly begins to change his mind. When their paths cross, Joseph is intrigued to see a different Christa...She is no longer an annoying little girl, but a woman with a mind just as enchanting as her form. What starts out as chance to simply help find a piece of jewelry, quickly changes into a love that can last a lifetime. But can Christa truly trust this man with her heart? And if she does, can they manage to survive the darkness that walks the streets of Mayfair?

A Man on the Run from Love..Lord Mark Dawnton is a genius. Everyone says so. Not only can he think circles around most of his peers, but he has also a skill for maneuvering through his father, the Duke of Wardington's, marriage schemes. Mark's plan: Dodge women of good breeding. Dodge marriage. The plan had done the Duke of Wardington's youngest son well for years... that is until the day Mark was presented with a new challenge. He must instruct a lady in the ways of science and present her to His Majesty by the end of the season as a great mind. It's a challenge that he can't refuse... but when he meets his lovely student, Mark finds he's up for another challenge entirely. A Woman on the Run from Herself...Lady June Haywood is ready to take on any challenge that will get her in Society's good graces once again. Scandals from her past have made life hard for her, so she's willing to do whatever it takes redeem her reputation. Anything but marriage. With June's secret past, the last thing she needs in her life is another man, but Mark is like no man she's ever encountered and very quickly, lessons in chemistry and psychology turn toward anatomy. Namely, hers. He doesn't wish to marry and neither does she, but what will happen when their actions give flame to new scandal?

Miss Edith Elliott wants Mr. Nelson James. Mr. Nelson James wants Miss Edith Elliott. But the rule of attraction have little say in London Society. Edith learns quickly that as the daughter of one of London's wealthiest bankers, she has to live by a certain set of rules. Yes...rules, something she hates but needs to live with. She is not allowed to eat to her heart's content. She is not allowed to shy away from conversation. But most importantly, Edith is only allowed to marry a man with a title. So, denying her heart, she's turned her back on herself and looked toward destiny...Too bad the man who happens to catch her eye does not play by the rules. Nelson James is mathematician, wealthy landed gentry, and the inventor of a new creation that is bound to change the course of the world forever. But...what Nelson doesn't have is a title. Still, to have Edith in his arms, he's willing to give away everything he owns for simply one week in her presence. And it's one week that neither will ever forget. But at week's end, will destiny and rules win the day or will Nelson and Edith find a way to gain their happily-ever-after?

Losing a bet has never been more exciting... Lady Anne Lindsey lost a bet! Oh... how she wishes it were of the monetary variety... Instead, she has to do a favor that will take her far from London, out in the country, and into the house of a man she loathes just as much as she is desperately attracted to him. Guy's the first man who'd been able to banish the darkness that haunts her, but she knows that a rogue can't be trusted. Guy Elkin is the new Viscount of Yapperts. He has a desire:To transform the tired looking country house into something just as breathtaking as his clubs back in London, and he knows just the woman to recruit for help. Lady Anne Lindsey. He has plans for beautiful Lady Lindsey that go beyond picking curtains and couches, and is sure he'll have her bedded in weeks...But what Guy didn't know was he'd also have her wedded! When a slip of the tongue finds these two facing the priest, it'll take more than attraction for them to find their happily ever after. And can Anne truly escape the dark secret that follows her?

They were ill-matched... The rules didn't matter, after all...As the daughter of a very powerful earl, Lady Rebecca Garrett has lived under the rule of Society by day. However... at night, she becomes one of London's most notorious authors. Living under the shadows no longer fulfills this heiress, so she's ready to come out of the dark with her own book and has found just the story...A story that she least expected! But this comes with a condition. She'll have to go through a very stern, dull, yet very attractive solicitor to get it. All work and no play has made the handsome Mr. Neil Elkin a very dull gentleman. At least, this is what Lady Rebecca Garrett believes...So, she's self-appointed herself to be the one who challenges everything the young and successful lawyers knows. But when work passions turn into a very different passion altogether, both will question if their story can end in happily-ever-after.

A favor led him to servitude... Servitude led him to love... Lewis Haywood is the Marquess of Lamont, but one would never know by looking at him. During the last two years of service to the Duke of Wardington, he has become as jaded as one who was born on the roughest streets of London. With two years down and only three to go, Lewis is looking forward to freedom and won't let anything distract him during his latest assignment. But, as fate would have it, distraction comes in the form of a young boy whose lavender eyes are more than familiar. Lewis has a son he never knew existed! And, there's only one woman to blame...Lady Phoebe Gillard fled England eight years ago with a broken heart and with a child the father never wanted. When Lewis finds out about their son, everything changes ...Phoebe finds herself falling for the very man she vowed to never love again. But, when the flames of love are rekindled, both turn to face their last and biggest change. The Duke of Wardington. He knows all and see all. He won't let Lewis go without a fight. He demands all debts to paid. And when the time comes, Phoebe and Lewis might find themselves paying for that freedom with blood... or at the cost of their love. How high of a price is this couple willing to pay to be together? And, can anyone truly be free of the Duke of Wardington?

He's charming. She's skeptical. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing, and she sees straight through to his heart. It'll never work. Or will it? Lady Laura Abbey has much adjusting to do. In a matter of one year she went from being a little seamstress ... to a widow ... to the heiress of the Season. She knows nothing about London and Society, but she'll have to learn quickly if she plans to survive among the Ton's casual cruelty. Ironically, the most charming rogue and scandalous gentleman of London lends her his aid. And like everything else in her life, it'll come with a price. Albion Kay IV, the Duke of Oakley, has never been known to play the part of gentleman until he meets her- a lady he finds to be so different than other ladies. Lady Laura. Everyone knows him to be a rake, but in one night, everything changes. Fighting his past will be Oakley's biggest obstacle. And Laura's will come in the form of fighting her attraction for him. Can the duke change from his old ways? Will the lady find love or heartbreak?

Laws were always meant to be broken...Want to know the truth about Lady Matilda St. Clair? Well, there are two things she is not: She is not a lady. She is not Matilda St. Clair. So, who is she? She is Eudora 'Dorie' Gore, the daughter of London's most legendary criminal, Captain James Gore, and she's on the run from herself. For the last few years, she's lived under the guise of Lady St. Claire, but everything begins to unravel when she meets her match. ...Hearts were made to be mended... Together. Sir John Abrams is known by the public as Sir Blackheart, the notorious knight-turned-thief who stole right from under the king's nose. He was sentenced to Australia because of a lie created by Captain Gore, but escaped to the Continent. Now ... he's back to clear his name. For himself and for a little niece he'd never known was counting on him. And he'll need help. But when help comes in the form of a woman who's as beautiful as she is mysterious, John finds himself adding something to his list. Find out who the real Lady St. Clair is... and steal her heart. Will their adventure end in triumph? Can John and Dorie find a way to leave their past behind to forge a new future together?

Lady Madalene Kay doesn't fit into the mold of the ton, so has declared herself finished with Society... After getting her heart broken, she becomes a spinster and a teacher at St. John's School for Girls in Bath. She'll go where her mission for good takes her... even if that place is in the lair of a villain. Marshal Pengross had been called many things, but the title of murderer was what had him thrown in jail. Accused of his father's death, he suffered a short imprisonment before he'd been cleared of the charges. Sadly, he'd been left to bear a scar that rendered his face ugly. The only gift in life that he'd been able to keep was his daughter Lilias, and he's not willing to let her go. But in less than a day, Madalene finds that the earl, though quick to anger, is not who everyone claims him to be...They're both unconventional, but can an improper lady and a beast of an earl learn to trust again?

Some ladies wish upon stars... only a death bed wish would work with the Duke of Wardington. Lady Margaret Kay, after surviving a fever outbreak, is given a great gift: Freedom. She is free to do, say, and go, wherever she pleases. But ... before she can truly embrace her scandalous future, she must keep a promise she made to a friend and in order to keep that promise, she'll need assistance. And what better help is there than the crew of London's best theatre and its charming lead actor. Lord Roger Abbey. He knows exactly what freedom is like and is more than willing to accompany Margaret on her journey of discovery. What he isn't willing to do is fall under the beautiful woman's spell...That, however, can't be helped where a Kay woman is involved. The lady is irresistible. But staying together will require them to stay alive. When Margaret's promise puts their lives in danger, he'll have to save both their heads just to keep her hand in marriage! But can love conquer a meddling family, a man with dark intentions, and the fears of the past? For happiness, they'll try anything.

Lady Maria Kay is getting married... she simply hasn't picked her husband yet. After years of keeping every one of the ton's endless list of social laws, this will be the first choice Maria has been allowed to make for herself. But... as the Kay Sister the ton adores, a certain man has been all but picked for her by family, circumstance, and fate. Lord Edmund Abbey. It seems everything is telling her to marry Edmund, so in a fit of rebellion, she's ready to allow another man to compromise her in order to ensure she can make her own choice. Yet while Maria sets plans into action, so does Edmund, and he'll stop at nothing to make Maria his wife. But while their story of romance plays out in the day, Maria's secrets spill in the night. And soon she and Edmund find themselves caught in a web of murder and a diabolical plot that could mean the end of England as they know it. Will Maria's secrets prove more fatal than her sisters' mistakes? Will London survive?

Lady Marianne Kay takes her duties as the lady-in-waiting to the future Queen of England serious, which leaves her little time for courtship. But...beyond all that, there is one reason she shall never marry. She's immune to the charms of men. Until a stranger saves her on the worst night of her life. He's handsome. He's nearly perfect. And he is the second son of a marquess. This makes him a suitable match for Society standards. Or so she believes...Lord Simon St. Clair is the bodyguard to the niece of the most powerful duke in England. And the situation is made worse by the fact that he must keep himself secret and watch her from the shadows. But he can't ignore his attraction to Marianne. And his duty to his country makes it impossible to reveal who he truly is. So, he'll lie to keep her. What will happen when Marianne discovers that everything she thought she knew about him is a lie? Their lives will be tested when danger reveals itself. Can they survive the night and last forever?

Can a woman be born a harlot? Lady Nora Leverton was. At least, that was what the ton believed. Born to a countess with an astonishing past, Nora never stood a chance when it came to the marriage market...until the day she is approached by a gentleman who sees her plight and offers her a way out. In exchange for her help, he promises her marriage to a man with the power to silence the false rumors about her forever. She wants her innocence more than anything else, but soon she wonders...at what price? Before Nora realizes it, she finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy that would have burned her alive! Literally. If it weren't for the man who'd come out of the cold and carried her to safety. Sir Lucas Seton manages to save Nora from the flames of a burning palace just in time, but she doesn't know how they are connected. And the one obstacle that keeps them apart is that Lucas can never give her what she wants most. Freedom from the rumors. Will Nora ever be free of her mother's shame? Will love be enough?

Love and Lies... Sir Warren Leverton has many secrets.1- He's a writer, 2- a spy in service to the crown, 3- a man in love with a woman who was only supposed to have been an assignment. Wooing Sopherina into a marriage so he could get closer to her father had been easy but keeping his heart at a distance turned out to be more difficult. Knowing he couldn't live without her, he plans to tell her the truth. But ... before he could make his confessions, she died at the mission's completion. Or so he'd thought... Sopherina North hadn't died. Instead, something far worse had taken place and shame had left her with only one option: to run away and make a new life for herself. She sets her sights on finding a real husband, and he's the last suitor she's interested in... or so she tries to convince herself. But as the dangers and secrets grow, only the truth will clear the way to the happily ever after they both want. But can Warren convince Sopherina to forgive the past? Will love be enough?

When Lady Philomena Housley finds herself proposed to by the Marquess of Durham, she only hesitates a day before agreeing- never mind that she's never met the gentleman in her life. But... her hopes of happiness are shattered when she finally meets the man. As circumstances escalate, it seems only right to end their engagement, no matter the toll it takes on her reputation...or her heart. Lord Morgan Platt was happy as a second son and a spy for the British. He never wanted his mother in charge of choosing his wife. But...since he was incapable of doing anything about the situation, he sets into his new life. Life becomes harder when he realizes that the woman he's supposed to marry is also the ward of his greatest enemy. Their union is a threat to the nation's security...and to his very soul. If it's a choice between the love of a woman and the loyalty to his country, Morgan only has one choice. He's just not sure what it is. Can Morgan and Philomena save the kingdom and their engagement? Or will London's greatest enemy finally win?