Brothers of the Aristocracy

Funny how romance can complicate even the simplest plans…Now that his time with the British Navy is done, Will Slater has only one mission. He will find Lady Barbara. They only had one night together before he left London, but his heart will always belong to her. So, he'll discover why she disappeared from Society-and from his life-if it's the last thing he ever does…Barbara needs help, not love. Banished and destitute, her prospects are bleak. The last person she expects to come to her rescue is Will. She lost faith in him long ago. How could she possibly forgive the man who ruined and abandoned her?Meanwhile, Will's lookalike bastard brother has issues of his own. Stephen had been more than happy to charm the ton in his brother's name while Will chased Barbara. But then he meets the lovely Victoria and everything changes...As Will fights for a second chance with Barbara, and Stephen wonders if Victoria will want him when she discovers who he really is, only one thing is certain. The path to happily ever after will not be an easy one.The Caress of a Commander, a sexy, angsty, secret pregnancy, mistaken identity Regency historical romance, is book 2 in The Brothers of the Aristocracy series, but can be read as a standalone. It features two alpha heroes who aren't afraid to go after what (and who) they want, and two strong heroines who demand (and command) respect…and pleasure. Download today and get ready to fall in love with your next favorite series. A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. Set in 1818, these books feature the follies and foibles of brothers, those who are related by blood as well as by purpose, as they navigate the choppy waters of the Marriage Mart in Regency England.

Everyone has plans … until something-or someone-comes along to change them.At the age of thirty-five, Randall Roderick, Marquess of Reading, decides it's time to trade in his life as the 'Rake of Reading' for the life of a married man. Trouble is, his reputation precedes him, and he's not particularly attracted to the milk water misses who make up the eligible ladies of the ton.His counterpart, Charles Goodwin, Earl of Wakefield, is only twenty-five and enjoys his life as a rake far too much to consider marriage. A visiting prostitute may change his mind on the matter, though, if only because he wants to do the right thing.When the Earl of Norwick's skittish cousin, Constance, meets Randall in the park, she's intrigued by the gentleman she thinks is merely a well-to-do cit with a fascination for horse racing, but she's only in London to find out what's become of her inheritance. She's determined to return to her home and horses in Sussex to live the life of an independent woman.Her counterpart, Eleanor Merriweather, is in London for her come-out with a dream to marry her perfect knight, but having been duped by a brothel's madame upon her arrival, she suddenly finds herself completely and thoroughly ruined.When the lives of these four are suddenly upended by their chance meetings, the events of two nights and two days will prove that it takes a bit of horse sense to get on the right track in "The Love of a Rake". A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. Set in 1818, these books feature the follies and foibles of brothers, those who are related by blood as well as by purpose, as they navigate the choppy waters of the Marriage Mart in Regency England.

If you're only on a quest to find a rare tree, how can you expect to find your Aphrodite?When archeologist Alexander, Duke of Westhaven, goes missing while searching for an important Greek artifact, explorer Harold, Earl of Everly, is pressed into service by fellow members of the Royal Society to find him.On his last visit to the island of Delos, Harry was blessed with a visit from a young woman-his very own version of Aphrodite rising from the Aegean Sea to regard him with an arched eyebrow and a simple question that left him so discombobulated, he could barely speak.Born of a Mykonian mother and a British duke, Estelle Jones isn't particularly comfortable in either world. With her father's recent disappearance and no prospects for marriage, she may end up stranded on Mykonos, spending her days assisting her uncle in his hunt for Greek treasures he can sell to Europeans. At night, she remembers the bespectacled earl who nearly broke her foot during a waltz back in London.When Harry arrives on Mykonos to begin his hunt for the duke and to begin his own research, he'll have to learn far more about mythology, antiquities, and Greek goddesses than he cares to know. The search may be worth it, especially if he can find his very own Aphrodite in "The Epiphany of an Explorer". A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. Set in 1818, these books feature the follies and foibles of brothers, those who are related by blood as well as by purpose, as they navigate the choppy waters of the Marriage Mart in Regency England.

At thirty-five, Randall Roderick, Marquess of Reading, decides it's time to trade in his life as the 'Rake of Reading' for the life of a married man. Trouble is, his reputation precedes him.When Constance meets him in the park, she's intrigued by the gentleman she thinks is a well-to-do cit with a fascination for horse racing. Determined to discover what's become of her inheritance and then return to her home and horses to live as an independent woman, she's not interested in being courted. Or is she? It may take a bit of horse sense for these two to get on the right track in "The Love of a Rake"."A unique style to the storytelling make this a historical romance that stands out from the rest." - The Romance ReviewsAfter eight years in the British Navy, Will Slater returns to London to resume his life as the son of a marquess. He's determined to discover what's become of his love, Lady Barbara. An earl's daughter, she has disappeared from London.Will's bastard brother, Stephen, served with him and is ready to attend every ball and soirée necessary to earn acceptance in the ton. A dead ringer for his brother, he finds it easier than he should to navigate the choppy waters of aristocratic Society. And why wouldn't he? All the ladies think he's Will, especially after Will requests that they trade places and then leaves to search for Barbara!As Stephen dazzles the debutantes with his easy manners, good humor and demonstrations of delectable kissing-all in his brother's name-how will he explain himself when one of those young ladies turns out to be one he wants? When brothers trade places, one is bound to fall in love in the name of the other in "The Caress of a Commander."When a duke goes missing while searching for a Greek artifact, explorer Harold Tennison is on the hunt to find him. On his last visit to the Cyclades, Lady Estelle, the duke's daughter, left him so discombobulated, he could barely speak. Treasure hunters, pirates, and a reminder of his past have Harry learning far more about mythology, antiquities, and Greek goddesses than he expected. Will he end up with his very own Aphrodite in "The Epiphany of an Explorer"? A self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years as a published technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). An interest in genealogy led to years of research on the Regency era and a desire to write fiction based in that time.A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any tropical fish, she does follow the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. For more information about her books, go to her website: www.lindaraesande.com. Set in 1818, these books feature the follies and foibles of brothers, those who are related by blood as well as by purpose, as they navigate the choppy waters of the Marriage Mart in Regency England.