Seabrook Family Series by Allison Lane

When a scoundrel tries to tarnish a young widow's reputation, a valiant Earl tries to repair the damage-and mend her broken heart as well.... "A formidable talent." -Romantic Times

Among the ton, innocent young Mary Seabrook is positively out of place. She'd rather go bird watching than go to a ball, and her embarrassing habit of speaking the truth gets her nothing but funny looks. If her peculiar behavior keeps up all Season, she may never find a man to marry. But when her bird-watching eyes catch sight of Lord Grayson, she sees right through his bad reputation to the intelligence and good humor beneath... moreAmong the ton, innocent young Mary Seabrook is positively out of place. She'd rather go bird watching than go to a ball, and her embarrassing habit of speaking the truth gets her nothing but funny looks. If her peculiar behavior keeps up all Season, she may never find a man to marry. But when her bird-watching eyes catch sight of Lord Grayson, she sees right through his bad reputation to the intelligence and good humor beneath. Unfortunately, she can also see that danger follows Grayson at every turn, and that his many mishaps are more than mere coincidence. Someone wants him dead, but why? Could the kind Lord Grayson have something to hide after all? less

When Chloe Fields's estranged father dies suddenly, she returns home-and finds herself in the presence of the one man she has never stopped loving. Chloe Fields returns home after her father's sudden death--and to the presence of a man she's loved for years... moreWhen Chloe Fields's estranged father dies suddenly, she returns home-and finds herself in the presence of the one man she has never stopped loving. Chloe Fields returns home after her father's sudden death--and to the presence of a man she's loved for years. Wounded at Waterloo, Captain Andrew Seabrook is recuperating at Seabrook Manor when he's asked to investigate the mysterious death of Chloe's father--and finds passion once again ignited by the woman he believes he dishonored 11 years before. less