The House of Rohan Series by Anne Stuart

A fallen woman. A most wicked plan for redemption. Venice, 1740. Desperate, starving, Kathleen Strong makes her way to a job interview that promises a chance at proper employment. .. and maybe a bite to eat. Accused of "gross immorality," she's adrift after being dismissed from her governess position, despite being entirely innocent. That innocence is precisely what a mysterious group of debauched aristocrats finds so alluring about Miss Strong... moreA fallen woman. A most wicked plan for redemption. Venice, 1740. Desperate, starving, Kathleen Strong makes her way to a job interview that promises a chance at proper employment. .. and maybe a bite to eat. Accused of "gross immorality," she's adrift after being dismissed from her governess position, despite being entirely innocent. That innocence is precisely what a mysterious group of debauched aristocrats finds so alluring about Miss Strong. When they propose a scandalous offer that she can't refuse. .. she can't refuse. But if the darkly gallant Alistair Rohan, a gentleman involved in all manner of wicked deeds himself, has anything to say about it, Kathleen can escape her disrepute in another way. Of course, the escape route looks very similar to the group's illicit proposition itself. .. less

Few outsiders will ever witness the dark misdeeds of the Heavenly Host. And among this secret society, where exiled Georgian aristocrats gather to indulge their carnal desires, fewer still can match the insatiable appetite of their chief provocateur, the mysterious Viscount Rohan. Pursuit of physical pleasure is both his preferred pastime and his most pressing urge, until he encounters the fascination of a woman who won't be swayed... moreFew outsiders will ever witness the dark misdeeds of the Heavenly Host. And among this secret society, where exiled Georgian aristocrats gather to indulge their carnal desires, fewer still can match the insatiable appetite of their chief provocateur, the mysterious Viscount Rohan. Pursuit of physical pleasure is both his preferred pastime and his most pressing urge, until he encounters the fascination of a woman who won't be swayed. And while his dark seduction appalls the pure and impoverished Elinor Harriman, she finds herself intrigued. .. and secretly drawn to the man behind the desire. less

Adrian Alistair Rohan lost his faith, and now, a dedicated member of the depraved Heavenly Host, he loses himself in his only pleasure: the seduction and debauchery of beautiful women. Rich, charming and devastatingly skilled in the arts of love, he never fails in his conquests. .. until Charlotte Spenser. Charlotte is facing a desolate, passionless future, none of which matters to Adrian, who imagines her a toy until better prey arrives... moreAdrian Alistair Rohan lost his faith, and now, a dedicated member of the depraved Heavenly Host, he loses himself in his only pleasure: the seduction and debauchery of beautiful women. Rich, charming and devastatingly skilled in the arts of love, he never fails in his conquests. .. until Charlotte Spenser. Charlotte is facing a desolate, passionless future, none of which matters to Adrian, who imagines her a toy until better prey arrives. But beneath her drab exterior, Charlotte is a woman as enchanting as she is brilliant and, lured into Adrian's world, soon she becomes the seducer, and he the seduced. .. less

Ruined beyond repair and shunned by London society, lovely Miranda Rohan rebelliously embraces the freedom that comes from having nothing left to lose. However, this dangerous course throws her under the power of the darkly enigmatic Lucien de Malheur—known to many as the Scorpion. Seeking to destroy the Rohans, Lucien traps Miranda in a marriage she thinks is based on friendship but instead is rooted in vengeance... moreRuined beyond repair and shunned by London society, lovely Miranda Rohan rebelliously embraces the freedom that comes from having nothing left to lose. However, this dangerous course throws her under the power of the darkly enigmatic Lucien de Malheur—known to many as the Scorpion. Seeking to destroy the Rohans, Lucien traps Miranda in a marriage she thinks is based on friendship but instead is rooted in vengeance. Yet even when she realizes the truth, their enmity fuels a shocking passion—and perhaps even more. Such a man might drive anyone to murder. .. . less

Benedick Rohan has returned to London wanting one thing—to spend the next few months in blissful sexual congress with numerous congenial females. He does not want a do-gooder on his doorstep, interfering with his fun. Melisande “Charity” Carstairs has her own goals—to take care of the “soiled doves” and broken women she is determined to save, and to never marry again. And she isn’t about to let the undeniably gorgeous Viscount Rohan distract her... moreBenedick Rohan has returned to London wanting one thing—to spend the next few months in blissful sexual congress with numerous congenial females. He does not want a do-gooder on his doorstep, interfering with his fun. Melisande “Charity” Carstairs has her own goals—to take care of the “soiled doves” and broken women she is determined to save, and to never marry again. And she isn’t about to let the undeniably gorgeous Viscount Rohan distract her. They have nothing in common but an enemy, the newly reformed Heavenly Host, whose mysterious leader threatens their nearest and dearest, and the two mismatched combatants have no choice but to band together, or lose those they held dearest. Losing their hearts in the process. less

A strong, resilient woman who learned to survive in a world of betrayal. Emma Cadbury had been an innocent, a whore, a charity worker and a surgeon. She chose a life without love until she saved a dying soldier in a charity ward. A scarred soldier who fought to redeem himself from the horrors he’d committed. Brandon Rohan had lost himself to drugs and degradation, wanting to die, and only one person could save him. But she’d disappeared... moreA strong, resilient woman who learned to survive in a world of betrayal. Emma Cadbury had been an innocent, a whore, a charity worker and a surgeon. She chose a life without love until she saved a dying soldier in a charity ward. A scarred soldier who fought to redeem himself from the horrors he’d committed. Brandon Rohan had lost himself to drugs and degradation, wanting to die, and only one person could save him. But she’d disappeared. A love neither of them wants, and a passion so strong it could burn down the world. Now they’ve come together again, but he doesn’t remember, and she doesn’t want to. But someone is trying to kill her, and Brandon is the one man who can save her. England in 1840, where no one is what they seem. less

A charming visit with the Rohan family as true love blossoms in their midst. .. . Jenny Lancaster already knew about the notorious Rohans, so joining their extended family for Christmas should have brought no surprises. As a governess, she’d hardly be expected to spend time with the family, and she could enjoy a quiet holiday on her own. But she hadn’t counted on the madness that followed the Rohans wherever they went... moreA charming visit with the Rohan family as true love blossoms in their midst. .. . Jenny Lancaster already knew about the notorious Rohans, so joining their extended family for Christmas should have brought no surprises. As a governess, she’d hardly be expected to spend time with the family, and she could enjoy a quiet holiday on her own. But she hadn’t counted on the madness that followed the Rohans wherever they went. And she definitely hadn’t counted on Brat Rohan, the blackest of black sheep, teasing her, toying with her, flirting with her. She didn’t believe in love at first sight. But Brat Rohan was in the midst of teaching her otherwise. less