House of Lords Series by Meg Brooke

When Clarissa Martin’s father died, he left her with nothing but a few useful skills--or skills that would be useful if only Clarissa were a man. Having served as his secretary and managed his career in the House of Commons for years, Clarissa knows all the ins and outs of Parliament, and now her only means of supporting herself is to return to the back rooms of the Palace of Westminster the only way she can--disguised as a man... moreWhen Clarissa Martin’s father died, he left her with nothing but a few useful skills--or skills that would be useful if only Clarissa were a man. Having served as his secretary and managed his career in the House of Commons for years, Clarissa knows all the ins and outs of Parliament, and now her only means of supporting herself is to return to the back rooms of the Palace of Westminster the only way she can--disguised as a man. Anders Rennick, Earl of Stowe, has just fired his nineteenth private secretary, and the appearance of Clarence Ford on his doorstep seems almost too good to be true. Soon Clarence’s talents become indispensible. It’s only after Anders learns his secretary’s true identity that he discovers how irresistible she truly is. But when Clarissa discovers a dark secret in her own past that threatens to tear them apart, Anders must decide whether he loves her enough to defy society. less

Cynthia Endersby is an enlightened woman. Raised by a father who groomed her to have influence as well as intelligence, she is expected to snare a man with great power. But she is also expected to keep her heart free. Charles Bainbridge, the new Duke of Danforth, is new to having great power. Facing down his first Parliamentary session, he finds himself in need of an education before he takes his seat, and he must move quickly... moreCynthia Endersby is an enlightened woman. Raised by a father who groomed her to have influence as well as intelligence, she is expected to snare a man with great power. But she is also expected to keep her heart free. Charles Bainbridge, the new Duke of Danforth, is new to having great power. Facing down his first Parliamentary session, he finds himself in need of an education before he takes his seat, and he must move quickly. When he discovers Cynthia’s extensive knowledge of politics and law, he engages her as his tutor. What neither of them planned for is a lesson in passion. less

Lord Colin Pierce has never been a very good agent, and his failures have gotten him relegated to a diplomatic post far from the action. Now he has one week to stop the assassination of Princess Victoria, and he has the perfect plan: travel to Sidney Park, where the plot is to be carried out, foil the assassination, and atone for his past mistakes... moreLord Colin Pierce has never been a very good agent, and his failures have gotten him relegated to a diplomatic post far from the action. Now he has one week to stop the assassination of Princess Victoria, and he has the perfect plan: travel to Sidney Park, where the plot is to be carried out, foil the assassination, and atone for his past mistakes. But his plan is derailed by his unexpected attraction to Eleanor Chesney, the sister of Viscount Sidney, who has her own plans for the princess’s visit. Struggling to escape the consequences of her own past, Eleanor still cannot deny the passion she feels. Can Colin and Eleanor abandon their carefully laid plans to save the princess...and their love? less