Lyonsbridge Series by Ana Seymour

A FORBIDDEN LOVE Determined to successfully manage the castle so newly in her care, Ellen Wakelin carried out her duties with ruthlessness. yet she could not help seeking out the company of Connor Brand, for it was only with the mysterious horse master that she could let down her guard and be her true self. The moment he discovered Ellen Wakelin in his room, Connor knew the new mistress of Lyonsbridge would be trouble... moreA FORBIDDEN LOVE Determined to successfully manage the castle so newly in her care, Ellen Wakelin carried out her duties with ruthlessness. yet she could not help seeking out the company of Connor Brand, for it was only with the mysterious horse master that she could let down her guard and be her true self. The moment he discovered Ellen Wakelin in his room, Connor knew the new mistress of Lyonsbridge would be trouble. And as the former lord, the current horse master now had a problem even more pressing than regaining his heritage --- for the raven-haired beauty was driving him to distraction. less

Men wanted one thing—and noblewomen had no choice Certainly her forced betrothal did nothing to convince Lady Alyce Sherborne otherwise... moreMen wanted one thing—and noblewomen had no choice Certainly her forced betrothal did nothing to convince Lady Alyce Sherborne otherwise. Would that she could choose how to live her life—and with whom! But given that freedom, would she turn down the subtly seductive Sir Thomas? The man who'd secured a king's ransom—and taken her heart in the bargain? Women, he was learning, were dangerous— and of that lesson, there could be no better teacher than the deceptively sweet, distractingly beautiful Lady Alyce. Truly she was a maid who bore watching—and Thomas Brand was only too happy to keep his eyes ever upon her! less