Must Love Scandal

From the author of The Gardner Girls comes a delectable new spin-off series where a fake engagement brings together a loveable rogue and a young lady with mysterious secrets. The most wanted rogue in London… Hugh Cavendish-mischievous rogue extraordinaire-has been declared one of the season's most eligible bachelors. The new title does not sit well with him…nor does the news that a former flame has announced her intent to "catch" him before the season is through. Determined to buy himself a temporary reprieve, Hugh conscripts a simple school miss into playing the role of his fiancée. What a lark! This was not the kind of solution she had in mind... Beatrice "Triss" Weston is a simple, practical young woman, who does not believe in putting up with nonsensical games-like the one proposed by this smooth-talking rogue. No respectable young lady would agree to such a bizarre offer, but desperate times call for desperate measures. As Beatrice is forced to give up her position as a teacher, accepting employ as part of Hugh's sham becomes her only option. Courting more than scandal… But as Triss's complicated past catches up with her, their ruse becomes a more shocking adventure than either of them could ever have anticipated. As Hugh's faux fiancée's secrets come to light, he faces a momentous decision: accept Triss for who she truly is or allow the woman he has fallen in love with to walk out of his life forever How to Get Away with Marriage is a standalone romance with a happy ending. However, it concludes with a semi-cliff-hanger relating to secondary characters, which sets up the overarching mystery plot of the Must Love Scandal series. Content Warning: Mention of infant loss

She's out to ensnare a villain, but captures a duke's heart instead. A lady should never pursue a gentleman, nor write scathing exposés about him. Just because Charlotte "Cherry" Lambe understands the rules of decorum doesn't mean she believes in following them. Enjoying the freedom offered by widowhood, she has dedicated herself to promoting the cause of vulnerable servant women in England, determined to set an example in courage for her young daughter. When she receives a tip from an anonymous source, one of the greatest perpetrators in London seems to have fallen right into her hands and she holds nothing back in putting his evil deeds into print. Breaking News: The duke is a blackguard! Ewan Orkney, the Duke of Crossley, is indisputably everything a duke should be-handsome, courteous, well-bred, and above-all, a man of honor. At least, Cross holds this reputation until a scandalous column is published decrying him as a murderer and the leader of an exploitive ring of powerful men. Humiliated and enraged, he issues a public challenge inviting the anonymous newspaper writer to his estate to conduct their very own private investigation. Shocked to discover his adversary is an entrancing woman, the duke finds himself intrigued beyond measure and is soon horrified to realize the scandal of the year may be playing out in his very own heart. Yet it soon becomes clear that someone wishes to silence Mrs. Lambe and her pen for good. As the lady of letters becomes embroiled in a sinister plot, Cross quickly finds himself committed to keeping his erstwhile enemy safe no matter the cost. The Duke Report is a standalone romance with a happy ending. However, it features cliffhangers relating to secondary characters as part of the overarching mystery plot of the Must Love Scandal series.

A marriage of convenience becomes an affair of the heart as a newly made duke offers his hand to a maid. A Tainted Estate Summoned back to England after the deaths of his uncle and cousin, Lance Carlisle has unexpectedly inherited a dukedom he does not want. Bound by duty to claim the title, he soon discovers an estate that is tarnished and haunted by dark deeds. As the new duke picks up the pieces, he is startled to discover one of them is the bruised and battered Miss Maggie Mackenzie. Stirred to righteous indignation one intoxicated night, he determines to right the wrong perpetrated upon Maggie Mackenzie-and makes her his new duchess. Her Strong Protector An utterly different woman from the one she once was, Maggie never expected a savior to come through the door and set her world to rights. Desperation forces Maggie to accept the duke's proposal. Unexpected desire keeps her by his side. But as her heart's defenses begin to weaken toward her husband, her dark secrets threaten to destroy all she holds dear once more. Duchess of His Heart What Lance feels for Maggie is far more than mere desire. She may be ruined yet she's the purest woman he's ever known. Once kindled, his love for her runs deep and true. He's willing to risk everything to keep her safe, but how will he react when all of Maggie's mysteries are finally revealed? From USA Today bestselling author Fenna Edgewood comes a dazzling series perfect for fans of Scarlett Scott, Erica Ridley, and Bridgerton.

She's out to avenge her family...but what she finds is everlasting love. Never weaken. Never trust. Never give away your heart. Some call Fleur Warburton cold and hard-hearted. Even ruthless. Scarred by a traumatic past that destroyed her family, Fleur believes she has found the man ultimately responsible for her unhappy fate and is out for vengeance. But when the beautiful Lady Julia Pembroke gets in her way, Fleur is soon entangled in a scandal of a different sort. With Julia by her side, Fleur enters a world of tempestuous desires and rebellious hearts. A carefully constructed life… More than ten years ago, Lady Julia Pembroke was a haughty beauty with the ton at her fingertips. Now she's an aging spinster who spends her days advocating for London's less fortunate. To the beau monde, she seems to lead a precarious double-existence, half in and half out of good society, always plagued by those pesky rumors that she prefers women to men. Julia stopped caring what others thought of her long ago. These days, her life is anything but dull. She has a charity society to run, a houseful of adopted children to care for, and an evil criminal organization to bring down. Dashing women and dangerous deeds... But when a reckless young spitfire with hair of fiery gold whose every touch is exquisite torture, every glance an enticement arrives in London from the countryside, Julia's life suddenly becomes much, much more complicated…and much more dangerous. From USA Today bestselling author Fenna Edgewood comes a dazzling new series that fans of Alexa Aston, Bree Wolf, Grace Callaway, and Scarlett Scott are sure to fall in love with!