Böcker av Esther Hawkins

A lady on the run finds love in the most unexpected place. The Baron of Hillbrooke's daughter, Joyce Mayhaven, finds herself in an unexpected predicament as the life she knew comes to a crashing halt. With the sudden death of her father overseas and the accusation of high treason, Joyce's life was now in the hands of Mr. Jim Turner, a wolf in sheep's clothing. With the help of her friends, she flees and takes on a new identity as the governess of the young daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Moonbrooke. She must remember not to get too comfortable in her new position, even when the son of the Marquess of Moonbrooke returns from the navy to help his ailing father. But will her past cause her new world to collapse? Lord Allan Haddington has been in his brother's shadow all his life, trying to find his own path. Now, with the tragic loss of his brother and his father's waning health, he must return to England to take over as acting Marquess of Moonbrooke. When he meets the new governess, he sees how his life can be in his own hands. But will her secret cause disaster for him? - "Dear Love..." is a superb Regency romance. The narrative takes place during the Regency era and is part of the "The Lady's Story" series. Every narrative has a happy conclusion, there is no adultery, and nothing surprising happens. You can also read our latest adventure on Kindle Unlimited! -

The only thing on his mind was finding a nanny for his kids. A second shot at love was the last thing on his mind.The loss of his last governess has hit Archibald Fernside, Earl of Crawford, even harder. She used nothing except her career to get the marriage she sought. Lord Crawford is looking for a new teacher for his two orphaned children but refuses to hire a lawyer. His experience has taught him that he must take charge if he expects quality work to be completed.Lydia Perry really wants to work here. After enduring a year of unwanted approaches from Baron Thorne and being fired without reason for standing up to him, Lydia is blacklisted from working as a governess in London. Lydia needs money badly, not just to support herself but also to help support her poor parents and her dependent siblings.When Lydia Perry enters the picture, Lord Crawford is relieved to have someone other than the solicitor's endless supply of young, attractive social prospects. She needs more sophistication and complexity. She wears bulky glasses and a hat that hides much of her face in a matronly fashion. Lord Crawford employs the shy girl on the spot since he is sure she won't attract any attention.For the sake of her family, Lydia knows this is her last opportunity to earn a living and leave with a glowing recommendation to make up for her previous work. However, can she adhere to the Earl's strange and authoritarian rules?And what happens when Lord Crawford's footman starts following her around?Is Lord Crawford going to be able to see through his new nanny and figure out what's bothering her? And how will he react when, despite having a respectable mother for his children and a great desire to protect her, his heart is always pulled toward Miss Perry?- "Lydia, declare I do not" is a superb Regency romance. The narrative takes place during the Regency era and is part of the "How to Love a Lady" series. Every narrative has a happy conclusion, there is no adultery, and nothing surprising happens. You can also read our latest adventure on Kindle Unlimited! -

Now is the moment for her to do what makes her happy... Unfortunately, Lady Isabella Beaumont is in a sticky situation. The Earl of Beaumont and his wife have departed for America, leaving Isabella to care for her own young children in the north, while her closest friend, the Duchess of Springton, remains behind. The dowager countess, Lady Isabella's mother, suggests that she see her aunt in the lake district, which seems to increase her chances. Lady Isabella's one and only goal is to mend the broken friendship between the Dowager Countess and her sister. Rather than wanting to mend fences with her family, Lady Barrington is eager to take advantage of Lady Isabella until she can no longer tolerate it, as Lady Isabella soon learns. Returning to his country house, Joshua Forbes-the Duke of Frensdale-has done so reluctantly. His uncle wants him to find a wife before he can go back to his old life. Since he is powerless to choose the lady, and since many women from remote rural areas would gladly accept the title of duchess, this task is sure to be a breeze. The Duke's indifference turns to obsession when his chance encounter with a mysterious woman at his private masquerade takes up all of his time. That sorceress-who was she? Why, despite his desperate efforts to find her, has she stayed hidden? Never in her wildest dreams could Lady Isabella imagine telling the Duke that she was the lady he had met that tragic night. Her aunt's eldest daughter's aunt is determined to secure the Duke for her. She has to keep her promise to make peace with her aunt's family, even though she's starting to feel more and more for the Duke of Frensdale, and this may be her only chance at true love. Will the Duke ever find out who the mysterious green woman is? Do you think Lady Isabella will be brave enough to be independent and speak up for what she believes in?- "Duke's Fairytale" is a superb Regency romance. The narrative takes place during the Regency era and is part of the "How to Love a Lady" series. Every narrative has a happy conclusion, there is no adultery, and nothing surprising happens. You can also read our latest adventure on Kindle Unlimited! -