Jack Caldwell Series by Allison Lane, Susan Pace

She had adored her older brother's best friend since childhood, but that was long ago. Now an orphan in a household that has reduced her to stocking servitude, he has suddenly returned. But why does he propose marriage, when it is clear that he loves another? Is he paying a secret debt, or simply intent on making a fortune through her? She must quickly find answers, even if it breaks the heart she lost to him long ago.

With only a single London Season to become betrothed, a young woman begins a passionate affair with a known scoundrel and social outcast, while at the same time being courted by the dashing darling of legitimate high society. Torn between society's demands and her heart, she must risk a lifetime of ruin for a lifetime of love.

Reunited by Fate... When Marianne Barnett was orphaned in Napoleonic France, a dashing Englishman disguised as a French officer risked his life to return her to England and her uncle's love and protection. Little did he know what was in store for her.... Unloved and neglected for twelve years, she is now about to come into her own - but her bankrupt uncle plans to seize her rightful inheritance. Her only hope is the gallant rescuer she knew as "Jacques," Colonel Jack Caldwell... moreReunited by Fate... When Marianne Barnett was orphaned in Napoleonic France, a dashing Englishman disguised as a French officer risked his life to return her to England and her uncle's love and protection. Little did he know what was in store for her.... Unloved and neglected for twelve years, she is now about to come into her own - but her bankrupt uncle plans to seize her rightful inheritance. Her only hope is the gallant rescuer she knew as "Jacques," Colonel Jack Caldwell. A fateful encounter has brought him back into her life. But after Jack saves Marianne, can she save him and the love they were born to share? less