Sinclair Brides Series by Gayle Wilson

"Valentine Sinclair, the Earl of Dare, was an enigma, even to those who professed to know him well. For while his morals seemed suspect and his leisure pursuits as reckless as any of his well-heeled peers, there was something lurking beneath the façade of good looks, wit and charm that he so skillfully hid behind. Or so it had seemed, until the night Dare wagered a small fortune for a French gambler's English mistress, and won... more"Valentine Sinclair, the Earl of Dare, was an enigma, even to those who professed to know him well. For while his morals seemed suspect and his leisure pursuits as reckless as any of his well-heeled peers, there was something lurking beneath the façade of good looks, wit and charm that he so skillfully hid behind. Or so it had seemed, until the night Dare wagered a small fortune for a French gambler's English mistress, and won. Now with the stunning widow installed at his town house, even the Matchmaking Mamas of the ton were doubting that the Earl of Dare would ever recover his good name, for it appeared that the infamous Mrs. Carstairs was destined to become a Sinclair Bride." This is from the back cover of this book. less

Ian Sinclair, younger son of an earl and not entirely healed of battle wounds, finds himself named guardian of his Colonel's daughter, Anne. Out of duty, he decides to give her a season with all the opportunity for a good marriage that it implies. Anne, although uncertain of the sudden change in her fortunes, consents. All plans, however, are interrupted by the first of several attacks; this one by highwaymen on Ian's disabled carriage... moreIan Sinclair, younger son of an earl and not entirely healed of battle wounds, finds himself named guardian of his Colonel's daughter, Anne. Out of duty, he decides to give her a season with all the opportunity for a good marriage that it implies. Anne, although uncertain of the sudden change in her fortunes, consents. All plans, however, are interrupted by the first of several attacks; this one by highwaymen on Ian's disabled carriage. In spite of his unhealed war injuries, Ian fights to protect Anne, but it's her display of courage that rescues them both. As Ian recovers, his older brother doesn't want him to continue dealing with Anne. She is her father's daughter, which will bring scandal, but also because of the danger the duty has already presented to Ian's health. Ian is already won over by Anne's courage and compelled by his attraction to her to keep her as his ward. He believes his poor health eliminates him as a suitor but stoically determines that she will have her season and the chance at happiness it offers. less

Honarable, Gallant, Courageaous -- Sebastian Sinclair mirrored his notable brothers in every way, even when it came to pursuing an intense, impossible love. Surely the flame in his heart could be nothing else, for it drove him to rescue a brave & beautiful Spanish noblewoman - held prisoner to another man's dangerous desires! Mi Corazon, she whispered. My heart... Dona Pilar tasted the sweetness of the epithet upon her lips & knew she'd named Sebastian Sinclair well... moreHonarable, Gallant, Courageaous -- Sebastian Sinclair mirrored his notable brothers in every way, even when it came to pursuing an intense, impossible love. Surely the flame in his heart could be nothing else, for it drove him to rescue a brave & beautiful Spanish noblewoman - held prisoner to another man's dangerous desires! Mi Corazon, she whispered. My heart... Dona Pilar tasted the sweetness of the epithet upon her lips & knew she'd named Sebastian Sinclair well. For the fearless Englishman had dared to snatch her from the grip of monstrous evil, had wed her to preserve her honor & had now become Her Dearest Sin.... less