Bow Street's Best Series by Janice Bennett

Bow Street's Best, Book One Miss Phyllida Dearne loves tragedy but she prefers it to remain on the stage. After their opera party is drugged, Phyllida awakens to find her sister Louisa, Marchioness of Allbury, has been murdered—with a steel blade hidden beneath the ivory sticks of Phyllida’s fan. First on the scene is the marquis’s old friend, Captain Lord Ingram. Phyllida’s immediate attraction to him is shattered as he makes it clear he disapproves of her as much as he did her sister... moreBow Street's Best, Book One Miss Phyllida Dearne loves tragedy but she prefers it to remain on the stage. After their opera party is drugged, Phyllida awakens to find her sister Louisa, Marchioness of Allbury, has been murdered—with a steel blade hidden beneath the ivory sticks of Phyllida’s fan. First on the scene is the marquis’s old friend, Captain Lord Ingram. Phyllida’s immediate attraction to him is shattered as he makes it clear he disapproves of her as much as he did her sister. But dreams of romance die hard. Benjamin Frake of Bow Street sets to work at once uncovering clues and investigating suspects. Phyllida and Ingram join forces to assist the Runner and Ingram’s antipathy toward Phyllida blossoms into friendship—and something much more. Phyllida fights against what she is certain are her unfounded hopes of love as she fears he has an ulterior motive. Frake has made it clear Ingram is a very likely suspect and Phyllida finds her logical mind, which can believe in Ingram’s guilt, in aching conflict with her heart, which cannot. Publisher’s Note: Previously published by elsewhere with the title A Mysterious Miss. A Blush® romance from Ellora’s Cave less

Lady Henrietta Galbraith had always thought of herself as calm and level-headed, but the death of her fiance at her betrothal ball threatened to overset her completely. Though she'd had little regard for Cousin Desmond she never dreamed she would find herself in the midst of a murder investigation - as the primary suspect! Only Cousin Roland had more of a motive then herself... moreLady Henrietta Galbraith had always thought of herself as calm and level-headed, but the death of her fiance at her betrothal ball threatened to overset her completely. Though she'd had little regard for Cousin Desmond she never dreamed she would find herself in the midst of a murder investigation - as the primary suspect! Only Cousin Roland had more of a motive then herself. Recently arrived from India, he claimed no interest in the family fortune, but there was no telling what sinister intentions lay hidden beneath his darkly handsome countenance and mysterious manner. There was no denying the attraction she felt for this man, but if she gave him her heart would she lose her life as well? Intriguing Desire - It was unfortunate that he had returned from India just in time to see Desmond die, but Roland wouldn't pretend he was griefstricken over the loss. His exile abroad had been Desmond's doing after all. But the idea of a murderer on the loose was another matter indeed. and Roland was determined to find the culprit - if only to protect the enchanting Lady Henrietta. The green-eyed minx he remembered from his youth had grown up quite delightfully. And now he would do everything in his power to keep Netta from harm... even if that meant keeping her for himself? less

A DOWNSTAIRS HEROINE Annie Gooden had obtained a position as a maid in London's most notorious gambling hell to confront Sir Joshua Templeton, the rake who had seduced her poor sister! But alas, by the time she caught up with him, he was dead... with a pistol lying beside him. And Annie was the only one in the room! AN UPSTAIRS MYSTERY Benjamin Frake, Bow Street runner and famed sleuth for the beau monde, didn't believe the delectable-looking Annie could also be a cold-blooded murderess... moreA DOWNSTAIRS HEROINE Annie Gooden had obtained a position as a maid in London's most notorious gambling hell to confront Sir Joshua Templeton, the rake who had seduced her poor sister! But alas, by the time she caught up with him, he was dead... with a pistol lying beside him. And Annie was the only one in the room! AN UPSTAIRS MYSTERY Benjamin Frake, Bow Street runner and famed sleuth for the beau monde, didn't believe the delectable-looking Annie could also be a cold-blooded murderess. Yet, despite the tendre between them, the odds were against romance -- unless he and his prime suspect joined forces to snoop into the ton's scandalous secrets. A lady's despoiled honor, an heir's greed, and a stableboy's revenge all provided clues. Now from Mayfair to Piccadilly, the path was sweeping Benjamin and Annie toward danger... and a desperate gamble for love! less