Regency Trilogy Series by Holly Newman

THAT SEASON IN LONDON... The handsome Viscount of St. Ryne had returned from a jaunt abroad to find every bachelor in the ton at sixes and sevens. All sought the hand of the lustrous Helene Monweithe, yet romantic pursuit was futile. Indeed, Helene's father had decreed that she could not wed before her older sister, the raven-tressed Elizabeth, was married... moreTHAT SEASON IN LONDON... The handsome Viscount of St. Ryne had returned from a jaunt abroad to find every bachelor in the ton at sixes and sevens. All sought the hand of the lustrous Helene Monweithe, yet romantic pursuit was futile. Indeed, Helene's father had decreed that she could not wed before her older sister, the raven-tressed Elizabeth, was married. Considering the latter's waspish tongue and fiery nature, this was due cause for alarm -- until the viscount asked for her hand in marriage. If her family wept for joy, Elizabeth shrieked in fury. But then she softened, for in her heart of hearts she had to admit he resembled the hero of her closely guarded dreams. Poor Elizabeth hadn't the faintest notion that her spouse had a curious plan designed to tame her--a plan that would tangle their hearts and would, in the face of unexpected interlopers and domestic scandal, teach both arrogant husband and quick-tempered wife a thing or two about love and marriage! less

When Catherine Shreveton was invited to London to make her debut under the auspices of an aunt, her family insisted she go. In a pique, Catherine disguised herself to look as dull and drab as her aunt supposed her to be, and she kept everyone in the dark about her fortune. But Catherine had not counted on the dashing Marquis of Stefton. This nobleman knew she was an heiress, and he had his doubts about her drab appearance... moreWhen Catherine Shreveton was invited to London to make her debut under the auspices of an aunt, her family insisted she go. In a pique, Catherine disguised herself to look as dull and drab as her aunt supposed her to be, and she kept everyone in the dark about her fortune. But Catherine had not counted on the dashing Marquis of Stefton. This nobleman knew she was an heiress, and he had his doubts about her drab appearance. Wouldn't it be a lark, he mused, to gain the little wren entrée into the most fashionable and prominent circles? And so two pretenders had set their traps unaware that love was the prize. less

A husband murdered...A widow's ruse to find the killer...A nobleman's curiosity...Lead to a white slavery ring destroyed and a love found...Although her marriage to George Waddley has been passionless, the beautiful widow Cecilia Haukstrom Waddley vows to unmask the man responsible for her husband's murder. Suspecting the culprit traveled in society circles, she diverts attention from eavesdropping and prying with constant and tiresome complaints of illness. But nothing is as it seems.. moreA husband murdered...A widow's ruse to find the killer...A nobleman's curiosity...Lead to a white slavery ring destroyed and a love found...Although her marriage to George Waddley has been passionless, the beautiful widow Cecilia Haukstrom Waddley vows to unmask the man responsible for her husband's murder. Suspecting the culprit traveled in society circles, she diverts attention from eavesdropping and prying with constant and tiresome complaints of illness. But nothing is as it seems...Sir James Branstoke sees straight through Cecilia's feigned fragility. Intrigued by her odd behavior, he believes she has secrets—secrets that could lead to her demise. So, the hunter follows the huntress through society, never imagining that what has started as a chance inquiry could lead to a surprising love greater than either had ever known.But will the cost of uncovering a murderer be too high? Can Cecilia and James reveal the culprit so love can blossom in the end? less