Garland Cousins

*A double award-winning historical romance* An irrepressible duke, a bookish spinster, a devious murderer...Regency house parties have never been so hazardous! Oliver Dasenby is the most infuriating man Primrose Garland has ever known. He may be her brother's best friend, but he has an atrocious sense of humor. Eight years in the cavalry hasn't taught him solemnity, nor has the unexpected inheritance of a dukedom. But when Oliver inherited his dukedom, it appears that he also inherited a murderer. Oliver might be dreadfully annoying, but Primrose doesn't want him dead. She's going to make certain he survives his inheritance-and the only way to do that is to help him catch the murderer!

A nosy duke's daughter and a sharp-eyed Bow Street Runner join forces to solve a rather peculiar crime. Violet Garland may be a duke's daughter, but she has a strong streak of daredevil. What she wants most in life is adventure-and when she spots a Bow Street Runner among the ton, she knows she's finally found it. She'll help the investigator track down his villain, whether he wishes her to or not! Bow Street Principal Officer Perry Wintersmith does not want any assistance, especially from a female as persistent and annoying as Lady Violet Garland. Although Lady Violet does possess a most uncommon talent and she is exceptionally good at following people...Perhaps he ought to accept her offer of help? Together they might be able to unravel a rather perplexing mystery-and Perry may just avoid falling off any roofs. Take one adventure-seeking duke's daughter, one solitary Bow Street Runner, a strange series of thefts, a dash of magic, a sprinkling of naughty drawings, and what do you have? A romp of a Regency romance that will sweep you through London's alleyways and over its rooftops, with detours into cupboards, attics, bandboxes, and ballrooms. Length: Full-length novel of 99,000 wordsSensuality level: A Regency romance with steamy love scenes