Greentree Sisters Series by Sara Bennett

What is prim and proper Miss Vivianna Greentree to do when her precious haven for orphans is threatened? She has no choice but to turn to the owner of the property, Sir Oliver Montegomery—yet the heartlessscoundrel refuses to be swayed by reason. So Vivianna must resort to other means of persuasion .. moreWhat is prim and proper Miss Vivianna Greentree to do when her precious haven for orphans is threatened? She has no choice but to turn to the owner of the property, Sir Oliver Montegomery—yet the heartlessscoundrel refuses to be swayed by reason. So Vivianna must resort to other means of persuasion ... Under the tutelage of Madame Aphrodite, London's most notorious courtesan, Vivianna is determined to learn the sensuous secrets that will render a man weak with desire, to melt Oliver's stony heart with a kiss, a caress and a promise. But as her encounters with Oliver become more intense, Vivianna unexpectedly discovers a fiery passion that leaves her breathless. And soon it becomes unclear exactly who is seducing whom ... less

"A courtesan needs to be practical and clever and cold-hearted. There is nothing of romance in it, or if there is, then it is very fleeting and must be supressed." —Madame Aphrodite The boldest, most unconventional of the three Greentree sisters, Marietta believes her best course would be to emulate her natural mother, the notorious courtesan Madame Aphrodite... more"A courtesan needs to be practical and clever and cold-hearted. There is nothing of romance in it, or if there is, then it is very fleeting and must be supressed." —Madame Aphrodite The boldest, most unconventional of the three Greentree sisters, Marietta believes her best course would be to emulate her natural mother, the notorious courtesan Madame Aphrodite. Being woefully unschooled in the ways of passion, however, Marietta, at Aphrodite's insistence, must first prove herself by properly seducing one man: Max Valland, the moody, disgraced, and disinherited former Lord Roseby. With his life and reputation already in tatters, Max is most willing to help the exquisite young minx practice her chosen craft—though he is surprised at the depth of his desire...and by her most unprofessional tenderness. But Marietta's plans are threatened by the dangerous mysteries swirling around this disarmingly sensual gentleman . . . and by a heart that urges her to break the courtesan's cardinal rule: never fall in love. less

Beautiful, spirited, and daring Marietta Greentree is determined to follow in the footsteps of her natural mother, the dazzlingly gorgeous courtesan Madam Aphrodite. However, being the most…unconventional of the three Greentree sisters makes Marietta’s goal a bit more challenging than she expects, leading Madam Aphrodite to encourage her to try seducing just one man – the disgraced and broodingly handsome former Lord Rosebay, Max Valland... moreBeautiful, spirited, and daring Marietta Greentree is determined to follow in the footsteps of her natural mother, the dazzlingly gorgeous courtesan Madam Aphrodite. However, being the most…unconventional of the three Greentree sisters makes Marietta’s goal a bit more challenging than she expects, leading Madam Aphrodite to encourage her to try seducing just one man – the disgraced and broodingly handsome former Lord Rosebay, Max Valland.Considering the gentleman has virtually nothing to lose, he’s certainly willing to help Marietta on her mission! Soon though, he's caught completely off guard by his genuine attraction and desire for the strong-willed and determined young lady and drawn to her unexpected vulnerability. Only when Marietta is threatened by the dangerous mysteries surrounding her partner in passion does she realize she's betrayed the courtesan’s number one never fall in love. less

Proper, reserved Francesca detests chaotic London and one of its most infamous inhabitants: her birth mother, the notorious courtesan Madame Aphrodite. Lovingly raised by the devoted Lady Greentree, she's content to remain in Yorkshire, far from the scandalous parent whose life and profession shock . . . yet intrigue her... moreProper, reserved Francesca detests chaotic London and one of its most infamous inhabitants: her birth mother, the notorious courtesan Madame Aphrodite. Lovingly raised by the devoted Lady Greentree, she's content to remain in Yorkshire, far from the scandalous parent whose life and profession shock . . . yet intrigue her. But a dark, dangerous stranger she rescues on the moors is awakening a most improper desire—causing Francesca to question whether she is more her mother's daughter than she ever wished to be. When Sebastian Thorne agrees to protect Aphrodite's estranged daughter from a dire threat emerging from her past, the fallen lord is unexpectedly seduced by Francesca's beauty. But a vigilante living on the shadowy edge of society has little hope to own such a prize—and unless he reclaims his abandoned title and lost honor, Sebastian will never get close enough to the bewitching lady to save her life . . . or win her passion. less

Reserved and proper, Francesca detests chaotic London. She's content to live in the wild beauty of Yorkshire where she’s been raised by the loving, devoted Lady Greentree, far from her notorious mother, whose life and profession shock, yet intrigue her. But the mysterious stranger she rescues on the lonely moors has ignited most improper desires— making Francesca wonder if she's more her mother's daughter than she imagined... moreReserved and proper, Francesca detests chaotic London. She's content to live in the wild beauty of Yorkshire where she’s been raised by the loving, devoted Lady Greentree, far from her notorious mother, whose life and profession shock, yet intrigue her. But the mysterious stranger she rescues on the lonely moors has ignited most improper desires— making Francesca wonder if she's more her mother's daughter than she imagined.Disgraced lord Sebastian Thorne agreed to protect Aphrodite's estranged daughter from a menace rising from her infamous past, but he never expected to be so beguiled by Francesca's beauty. As a man living on the dark edges of society, he has little hope of winning such a prize and – unless he reclaims his abandoned title and lost honor – Sebastian will never even get close enough to save her life. But to win her passion and her heart, he may have to risk all… less