Sisters of the Aristocracy

In need of income for the struggling Sommers barony, Jeffrey Althorpe arranges for the publication of a book he's written–anonymously, of course. A dowry would be easier, but then he would have to find a willing wife.While her brother is away on an expedition, Lady Evangeline is left behind to spend her days creating exquisite embroideries and reading books. She's about to buy The Story of a Baron when Lord Sommers suddenly appears, intent on buying the very same book-but there's only one copy.Desperate to discover what his publisher might have done to his story-without letting on he's the author-Jeffrey suggests they read it together. Evangeline's sterling reputation could use a bit of scandal, so she agrees.As the two read the book, Evangeline realizes some of the characters are a bit too familiar and the settings are a bit too close to home. Was she the inspiration for the baron's secret love, a bold, brash woman whose reputation is in tatters?With her own reputation suddenly in question, Evangeline finds her life imitating art. How can the book have a happy ending when she wishes she'd never purchased "The Story of a Baron"? 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. Three Regencies featuring sisters of the peerage in pursuit of their happily ever afters.

They say you learn from your mistakes ... but what if they're not your own?After four Seasons and no prospects, Lady Samantha is resigned to life as a spinster. Her aunt, Caroline Fitzsimmons, Viscountess Chamberlain, insists they set sail to Italy for a tour she hopes might allow her charge to meet and marry a European aristocrat.His coal mines having suffered a multitude of disasters, Ethan Range, Marquess of Plymouth, is determined to secure a recent invention from an Italian count to alleviate the danger of fires. He's none too happy to discover Lady Caroline traveling on the same ship as he is to Rome. He knows her secret and is rather incensed she's been able to hide Samantha's true past from the ton.While taking a late-night stroll on deck, Samantha is confronted by the scowling marquess. Incensed by his assertion that Caroline is really her mother, Samantha barely has time to slap the man before a sudden storm sends a wave of water onto the ship, washing them both overboard.Forced to save each other, the two end up as castaways on a deserted island in the Mediterranean. Although they face perils a plenty during the week they're stranded, they have far more to fear from one another than from hunger, weather, and pirates. Can the two overcome their circumstances and realize the mistakes of the past are not their own? Or will their week on the island lead to more turbulence? The heart may be the best life preserver in "The Passion of a Marquess." 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. Three Regencies featuring sisters of the peerage in pursuit of their happily ever afters.

A sensual tale of four suitors' pursuits of a former maid-as told by a ladyBeing a maid was much simpler than being the illegitimate sister of an earl. Lily Harkins has learned that lesson the hard way. Now, she has not one, but four aristocratic suitors. Her brother will expect her to choose one. Trouble is, she doesn't want any of them. The handsome clerk she recently met, however, is another story entirely. She'll just have to convince her brother that marrying a commoner wouldn't be a huge mistake. And she knows just how she's going to do it…William Overby is perfectly happy with the middle-class lifestyle his job affords him. He was, at least. Until he met her. The lovely Lily is everything he could ever want in a wife. It's just his unfortunate luck that she's also completely out of reach for someone of his station. He knows he should stay away. And yet…he doesn't. He can't…Can Lily and William find a way to bridge their opposite worlds and take a shot at happily ever after? Or will the dictates of an unforgiving society overtake the lure of forbidden love and The Desire of a Lady? 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. Three Regencies featuring sisters of the peerage in pursuit of their happily ever afters.

A sensual tale-within-a-tale of a baron, a book, and a bride-to-be, THE TALE OF TWO BARONS delights. Lady Evangeline is about to buy the book, "The Story of a Baron", when Baron Sommers appears with the same intention. With only the one copy available, they agree to read it together -- despite the impropriety -- Evangeline's reputation as a bluestocking could use a bit of scandal. When life begins to imitate art, though, Evangeline wonders about the true identity of the author, Anonymous. What will she discover when she reads between the lines of "The Story of a Baron"?After four Seasons and no prospects, Lady Samantha is resigned to spinsterhood in THE PASSION OF A MARQUESS. Her aunt insists they sail to Italy to find a marriage-minded European aristocrat. His mines having suffered a multitude of disasters, Ethan Range, Marquess of Plymouth, needs to secure an Italian invention to help alleviate fires. He's none too happy to find Samantha's aunt traveling on the same ship-he knows her secret and is incensed she's able to hide Samantha's true past from the ton. When a wave washes Ethan and Samantha overboard, they're forced to save each other. As castaways on a deserted island, they face perils a plenty, but they have more to fear from one another than from hunger, weather, and pirates.Being a maid was much simpler than being the illegitimate sister of an earl. Lily Harkins has learned that lesson the hard way. Now, she has not one, but four aristocratic suitors. Her brother will expect her to choose one. Trouble is, she doesn't want any of them. The handsome clerk she recently met, however, is another story entirely. She'll just have to convince her brother that marrying a commoner wouldn't be a huge mistake. And she knows just how she's going to do it inTHE DESIRE OF A LADY. 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. Three Regencies featuring sisters of the peerage in pursuit of their happily ever afters.