Hope Clinic

He'll go to the ends of the earth to win her love.England 1821: Daughter of a tradesman, Alice Galbraith is dangerously close to being on the shelf. Arriving in London, she has little hope of finding a husband, much less the titled one her aunt expects. But when a handsome gentleman barrels his way into her path, her prospects appear brighter. As part of the landed gentry, Andrew Weatherby is on the fringe of high society. When he literally runs into the enchanting Miss Alice, he falls--head over heels. But his hopes for an attachment dwindle upon discovering she's the great-niece of a countess. Defying her aunt, Alice believes a proposal is on the horizon, until she witnesses a clandestine meeting which sends her running away to heal her broken heart. Called home by his father's illness, Andrew is shocked and confused upon discovering Alice no longer wishes to see him. When they reunite half-way around the world, their hearts are challenged once again. But this time it may cost one of them their life.

Bound by duty. Torn by desire.Contented serving as a physician in America, Dr. Harry Radcliffe never imagined he'd return to England as the Duke of Ashton. Inheriting the title upon his brother's untimely death, Harry is nothing like his cruel twin. Yet, his resemblance to the late duke makes his brother's beautiful widow wary.Left destitute by her abusive husband, Margaret Radcliffe remains resilient and struggles to rebuild her life. Yet she can't ignore the uncanny likeness Harry bears to the man who tormented her. And even if her heart whispers that Harry is different, her mind remains cautious.As Harry navigates the treacherous waters of society to find a bride and secure his dukedom, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Margaret. Battling their growing feelings, their forbidden attraction risks scandal and the legitimacy of any future children.In a world where duty and desire collide, can Harry and Margaret overcome the shadows of the past and find a love strong enough to withstand the trials ahead?

He thinks she's a bossy shrew. She thinks he's rude beyond measure. It's hate at first sight.The illegitimate son of a wealthy aristocrat and a Romani mother, Dr. Oliver Somersby is a man caught between two worlds, longing to be accepted--somewhere. Fear of discovery prevents him from seeking a relationship. And even if he would, the high-and-mighty widow, Camilla Denby, is the last person with whom he'd wish an attachment. If only she would stay out of his thoughts.Years after losing her great love at Waterloo, Camilla is ready to risk her heart again. If only she could find a man who stirs her blood as passionately as her deceased husband. Certainly not that exasperatingly arrogant new doctor. Yet when she discovers he's the captivating man she met at the masquerade, she's forced to confront her feelings.As they're continually thrown unwittingly into each other's paths, their protective masks are slowly discarded. And they each learn first impressions are often made in haste. But will Oliver's secret parentage be too great for Camilla to accept, and if discovered will it threaten his very life?As they fight their way to each other, will they overcome their prejudices to find a lifetime of love?

A viscount whose life is governed by rules. A bluestocking who circumvents them. What will break first … his principles or her heart?Laurence Townsend, Viscount Montgomery, enjoys his well-ordered, structured life. Yet he craves a love match like those of his closest friends. And after encountering a scientifically minded woman at a masquerade, his hope soars … if only he knew her identity.Beatrix Marbry has two great loves: Laurence Townsend and science. When Bea is faced with an unwanted marriage proposal, her scheme to extract herself goes awry with unexpected consequences. Now everything she's ever wanted is within her grasp … but for all the wrong reasons.As the two grow closer, secrets and an impetuous wager could implode their budding relationship. Will their desire to protect each other from the truth bring these two awkward soulmates together or tear them apart?

Saving her reputation will he lose his heart?Timothy Marbry has sworn off love. Once he takes up his position as a physician at the Hope Clinic in the East End of London, he knows he'll need a wife who's beyond reproach. But the last thing he wants or needs is passion that clouds the mind and leads to heartbreak.Priscilla Pratt left London in disgrace. Exiled in the northern countryside, her only marriageable prospect is a dull, judgmental curate. And gone is her hope of finding a man who gazes at her with eyes filled with passion.Meeting on a country road, the two take shelter in an abandoned cottage during a snowstorm. Sparks fly between them, but Priscilla gives Timothy a false name to avoid judgment. They part ways, each thinking they will never cross paths again.Reunited in London, Timothy discovers Priscilla's true identity, and she pleads with him to help her save her reputation and find a suitable husband. With each prospect it becomes clear that the only man he desires to see her with is himself.And that simply will not do.

He's no one's hero . . . until he's hersLord Nash Talbot's reputation as a rake keeps him free from the parson's mousetrap, just the way he likes it. Until his marquess brother issues an ultimatum: find an aristocratic bride, or he'll cut the purse strings. But Nash's plan to escape his brother's dictate unravels when an American bluestocking stumbles into his life.Past mistakes have taught Adalyn Lovelace that trusting the wrong man results in devastating consequences. Yet, against the advice of friends to avoid Nash, she is inextricably drawn to him. And the vulnerability she senses beneath his carefully crafted façade resurrects passions that had previously been her undoing.With each stolen encounter, they fall deeper in love. But the investment that will secure Nash's financial freedom lies in England, and Adalyn has promised to return to Boston with her widowed father. As they struggle to find a solution and happiness is in reach, a past paramour of Nash's could rip it all away.