Wicked Little Secrets Series by Susanna Ives

It's Not Easy Being Good... Vivacious Vivienne Taylor has finally won her family's approval by getting engaged to the wealthy and upright John Vandergrift. But when threatened by a vicious blackmail scheme, it is to her childhood friend that Vivienne turns; the deliciously wicked Viscount Dashiell. When Being Wicked is so Much More Exciting... Lord Dashiell promised himself long ago that his friendship with Vivienne would be the one relationship with a woman that he wouldn't ruin... moreIt's Not Easy Being Good... Vivacious Vivienne Taylor has finally won her family's approval by getting engaged to the wealthy and upright John Vandergrift. But when threatened by a vicious blackmail scheme, it is to her childhood friend that Vivienne turns; the deliciously wicked Viscount Dashiell. When Being Wicked is so Much More Exciting... Lord Dashiell promised himself long ago that his friendship with Vivienne would be the one relationship with a woman that he wouldn't ruin. He agrees to help her just to keep the little hothead safe, but soon finds that Vivienne has grown up to be very, very dangerous to all of Dash's best intentions. less

A smooth-talking rogue and a dowdy financial genius Handsome, silver-tongued politician Lord Randall doesn't get along with his bank partner, the financially brilliant but hopelessly frumpish Isabella St. Vincent. Ever since she was his childhood nemesis, he's tried-and failed-to get the better of her. Make a perfectly wicked combinationWhen both Randall's political career and their mutual bank interests are threatened by scandal, he has to admit he needs Isabella's help... moreA smooth-talking rogue and a dowdy financial genius Handsome, silver-tongued politician Lord Randall doesn't get along with his bank partner, the financially brilliant but hopelessly frumpish Isabella St. Vincent. Ever since she was his childhood nemesis, he's tried-and failed-to get the better of her. Make a perfectly wicked combinationWhen both Randall's political career and their mutual bank interests are threatened by scandal, he has to admit he needs Isabella's help. They set off on a madcap scheme to set matters right. With her wits and his charm, what could possibly go wrong? Only a volatile mutual attraction that's catching them completely off guard... less

Take one Marquess, responsible, worldly, deadly dull but concealing an artist's soul. Add one rebellious, brilliantly creative but lonely young lady who craves love, home and family. Combine with ill-assorted guests at an ill-fated house party hosted by a dowager with a poison tongue and a penchant for scandal. You'll be shaken, you'll be stirred, you'll laugh and you'll swoon-most of all you'll be tossed into an intriguing Victorian love story that you'll never want to leave... moreTake one Marquess, responsible, worldly, deadly dull but concealing an artist's soul. Add one rebellious, brilliantly creative but lonely young lady who craves love, home and family. Combine with ill-assorted guests at an ill-fated house party hosted by a dowager with a poison tongue and a penchant for scandal. You'll be shaken, you'll be stirred, you'll laugh and you'll swoon-most of all you'll be tossed into an intriguing Victorian love story that you'll never want to leave. Praise for Wicked Little Secrets: "With Wicked Little Secrets ' intriguing plot, quirky characters, witty escapades, and heartfelt dialogue, Ives has created a read that's as thought-provoking as it is romantic." - RT Book Reviews , 4 ½ stars and nominee for Best First Historical Romance "A fresh voice that reminded me of Julia Quinn's characters." -Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author less