Matchmaker (Becnel)

A genteel English lady, looking for a spark is about to get a bonfire in this Regency romance by the USA Today, bestselling author of the Rosecliffe Trilogy. Olivia may have, entered London society three-years ago, but all she has to show for it is extensive notes. The pages of her diary are, filled with details on every bachelor, who has ever clamored for a spot on her dance card. Although her book has afforded her a new hobby in matchmaking, it has yet to provide her with a suitable man. And, she is not about to settle for just anyone... Since returning from the war, Lord Neville Hawke slakes his thirst with any spirit he can find and satisfies his lust with any woman he desires. His charms, however, are lost on a well-bred lady, like Olivia. After their disastrous meeting, she wants nothing to do with him. Neville, on the other hand, feels something he has not felt in a long time. Olivia makes the darkest days of his past feel a bit more bearable. But since, Olivia has made up her mind on Neville and he is not in the market for a wife, it would take a miracle for them to get together-or a kiss.

A man seeking vengeance in Scotland instead finds a reckless beauty in this Regency romance by the USA Today, bestselling author of The Matchmaker. When Sarah Palmer is caught trying to elope with a fortune-hunting cad, her family has finally had enough of her scandalous exploits. To teach her a lesson and save her reputation, Sarah is, shipped off to stay with her married half-sister in the Scottish countryside. But, upon her arrival, Sarah discovers her sister has left for Glasgow. Now without a chaperone, she is determined to show her family she can indeed be a good girl. However, a mysterious American is about to change everything... A shocking discovery sends boxer and businessman Marshall MacDougal from Boston to Scotland in search of justice and revenge. But when, he sets eyes on Sarah, she stirs a fire in his heart. Sarah, too, feels something inside her after meeting Marshall yet knows she must resist. When she discovers Marshall's visit to Scotland could mean trouble for her family, however, the pair are soon, enveloped in a dangerous game of seduction.

Word has it that every awkward young lady, sent to Mrs. Hester Poitevant's Mayfair Academy inevitably becomes marriage material. With her students going on to have any eligible bachelor they wish, Hester is able, to live comfortably and in the background. And, no one knows that under the guise of a stuffy widow, she is a beautiful woman, who has never been, married. Although Adrian Hawke is a dashing and successful businessman, his scandalous birth makes him a less-than-ideal candidate for a husband. When he draws attention from one of Hester's favorite students, the prim Mrs. Poitevant forcefully, puts a stop to it, and falls victim to his charms herself. Adrian, meanwhile, is not, fooled by the feisty widow's facade. Intrigued, the clever rogue is determined to uncover what Hester is hiding in more ways...than one.

A rake seeks to mend his ways, but his new governess could quickly unravel that plan, in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of The Bridemaker. After returning home from adventures in the Orient, James Lindford, Viscount Farley, causes quite a stir in London society. The viscount's womanizing past has caught up with him, and he decides he must take his illegitimate children into his household to raise. Doing the right thing, unfortunately, costs him both his fiancé and his political aspirations. With the gossip hounds soon on the prowl, he escapes to the calm of his country estate. But, between his rowdy children and the beautiful woman next door, James is not about to get any peace. Phoebe Churchill's quiet life of raising her niece and tending to her cottage is quickly, upended upon the arrival of her new neighbor. When she discovers his daughter is stealing from her, James entreats her to be the children's governess. It is a job Phoebe, accepts with great caution. Though she yearns for the viscount's kiss, she cannot ignore her mother's warning, that all men are lustful creatures not to be trusted...

The first three entries in a Regency romance series featuring a heroine with a knack for finding the right man, just not for herself. After three years in London society, Olivia has extensive notes on every bachelor she's met, and although she hasn't landed a husband yet, she's helped several young women find the perfect match . . . The Matchmaker Since returning from the war, Lord Neville Hawke satisfies his needs with spirits and women. His charms, however, are lost on a well-bred lady like Olivia. After their disastrous meeting, she wants nothing to do with him. Neville, on the other hand, feels something he has not felt in a long time. Olivia makes the darkest days of his past feel a bit more bearable. But since Olivia has made up her mind on Neville and he is not in the market for a wife, it would take a miracle for them to get together-or for just a kiss. The Troublemaker The parents of a troublesome beauty send her off to the Scottish countryside to keep her out of trouble. When she discovers her chaperone is not home, she vows to show her family she can be a good girl on her own. But the arrival of a handsome American in search of justice and revenge might stir up some trouble. The Bridemaker A straitlaced schoolmarm, Mrs. Hester Poitevant runs a successful academy for girls. Yet no one knows that underneath the guise of a stuffy widow, she's secretly a beautiful young woman. But when she's forced to stop rakish businessman Adrian Hawke from seducing one of her students, she falls victim to his charms. Now the clever rogue is intrigued by Hester and is determined to uncover what she's hiding, in more ways than one. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton. Praise for the Matchmaker series "If you like your heroes dark and flawed, then run, don't walk, to buy The Matchmaker. . . . Becnel gives us true insight into the human spirit and does not stint on creating the ideal atmosphere and recreating the era to near perfection. A powerful love story and a thinking reader's book." -RT Book Reviews on The Matchmaker"With this sparkling romance between a highly regarded widow and a thoroughly charming rake, Becnel . . . breathes life into the rigid Regency-era romance genre. . . . Hester's spirited personality and Adrian's devil-may-care attitude will appeal to a broad readership. Playful in tone and rich in character, this book is fun, breezy entertainment." -Publishers Weekly on The Bridemaker