The Marquis' Runaway Miss Series by Viola Morne

Jemima James is alone in the world after the death of her beloved grandfather. Her new guardian is a rake and a scoundrel who’s determined to master her. Not in this lifetime. Jemima has had enough of her guardian’s domineering ways and she’s running, as far as she can get. Nicholas Cole, the Marquis of Colmere, isn’t used to taking no for an answer. He never expected to be the guardian of a stubborn beauty who refuses to bend to his will... moreJemima James is alone in the world after the death of her beloved grandfather. Her new guardian is a rake and a scoundrel who’s determined to master her. Not in this lifetime. Jemima has had enough of her guardian’s domineering ways and she’s running, as far as she can get. Nicholas Cole, the Marquis of Colmere, isn’t used to taking no for an answer. He never expected to be the guardian of a stubborn beauty who refuses to bend to his will. He is at his wit’s end to deal with her, until he begins to understand the need behind Jemima’s defiance. Once Nicholas places her under his strict rule in the nursery, life finally seems to be going smoother. But when Nicholas yields to temptation and takes Jemima to his bed, things get complicated. He is prepared to offer Jemima anything she wants—except his name. It’s simply not enough for his beautiful ward. Danger seems to follow Jemima wherever she goes. And when she runs this time, Nicholas might never get her back. Publisher’s Warning: This historical erotic romance contains discipline, age-play elements, and graphic sex. less

Sophie Flynn has never shirked from a challenge. But trying to survive in London as a penniless widow is beyond even her abilities. She is offered a way out from an unexpected source, but is the price of her rescue one Sophie is willing to pay? Crispin Sinclair, the Duke of Cheverell, was born to rule. His servants, his estates, and even his emotions are all under perfect control. Until Crispin plucks Sophie from a brothel and sets her up in his nursery to be his little girl... moreSophie Flynn has never shirked from a challenge. But trying to survive in London as a penniless widow is beyond even her abilities. She is offered a way out from an unexpected source, but is the price of her rescue one Sophie is willing to pay? Crispin Sinclair, the Duke of Cheverell, was born to rule. His servants, his estates, and even his emotions are all under perfect control. Until Crispin plucks Sophie from a brothel and sets her up in his nursery to be his little girl. He will make the rules, and she will obey him. But Sophie was born to flaunt convention and defy authority. When the irresistible Sophie meets the immoveable Duke of Cheverell, it’s impossible to predict who will finally emerge as the winner—and whose heart will be lost. Publisher’s Note: This book is an erotic romance novel that includes spankings, sexual scenes, elements of BDSM, and more. less

One wicked and utterly delicious lord. One sweet little scientist.
Two reckless hearts. The Honorable Miss Phoebe Wincham has no plans to marry. She is happy doing her animal research in the country. A husband would be an unwelcome inconvenience. Lord Lucian Beaufort is the biggest rake in London. A wedding is the last thing on his mind. But mired in debt and disgrace, Lucian has no choice but to marry the woman his father has selected for him... moreOne wicked and utterly delicious lord. One sweet little scientist.
Two reckless hearts. The Honorable Miss Phoebe Wincham has no plans to marry. She is happy doing her animal research in the country. A husband would be an unwelcome inconvenience. Lord Lucian Beaufort is the biggest rake in London. A wedding is the last thing on his mind. But mired in debt and disgrace, Lucian has no choice but to marry the woman his father has selected for him. When he finds Phoebe tucked away in the nursery at a country house in Essex, he quickly changes his mind. Lucian is determined to marry her and to have Phoebe as his own little girl.
Phoebe is dazzled by her handsome suitor and the way he lays claim to her body with both pain and pleasure. They settle in London, where married life in fashionable society offers its own challenges. Phoebe is afraid that her husband will revert to his roguish ways--and her fear and insecurity push him in that very direction. But Lucian is as stubborn as he is charming. Phoebe is his wife and he will risk anything to keep her—even his life. less