Dangerous Liaisons Series Series by Andrea Pickens

Her reputation ruined by one impetuous mistake, Lady Kyra Sterling lives as a recluse, determined never to make herself vulnerable to love again. Then she meets Rafael, a half-Spanish, half-English war hero. Hoping to heal his own inner pain, Rafael has come to visit his uncle. He doesn’t expect to strike up friendship with his neighbor, the shy Lady Kyra. But when she offers to help translate his Spanish grandmother's notes and recipes for chocolate, a special bond forms... moreHer reputation ruined by one impetuous mistake, Lady Kyra Sterling lives as a recluse, determined never to make herself vulnerable to love again. Then she meets Rafael, a half-Spanish, half-English war hero. Hoping to heal his own inner pain, Rafael has come to visit his uncle. He doesn’t expect to strike up friendship with his neighbor, the shy Lady Kyra. But when she offers to help translate his Spanish grandmother's notes and recipes for chocolate, a special bond forms. Then the man who ruined and jilted Kyra returns, demanding marriage and her dowry. Now Kyra must choose: become vulnerable again and seek Rafael's help, or quietly return to her reclusive life and succumb to a loveless marriage. DANGEROUS LIAISONS SERIES, in order A Diamond in the Rough Sweeter Than Sin Devil May Care INTREPID HEROINES SERIES, in order Code of Honor The Hired Hero A Stroke of Luck Pistols at Dawn SCANDALOUS SECRETS SERIES, in order The Banished Bride Lady of Letters The Major's Mistake LESSONS IN LOVE, in series order The Defiant Governess Second Chances The Storybook Hero ABOUT ANDREA PICKENS: Andrea Pickens created her first book at the age of five—a neatly penciled story about cowboys—however she has since moved on from Westerns to writing about Regency England, a time and place that has captured her imagination ever since she opened the covers of Pride and Prejudice. less

Left for dead on the battlefield, Jack, Lord Leete, is rescued by an enemy French officer and his beautiful wife. Now back in England, Jack rebuffs the glittering ballrooms and the ton's matchmaking efforts. He has no desire for a silly, simpering young wife. Practical and pragmatic, Harriet Farnum has always enjoyed crossing verbal swords with Jack, a childhood friend. But she knows the handsome, dashing lord would never fall for a plain, outspoken hoyden like herself... moreLeft for dead on the battlefield, Jack, Lord Leete, is rescued by an enemy French officer and his beautiful wife. Now back in England, Jack rebuffs the glittering ballrooms and the ton's matchmaking efforts. He has no desire for a silly, simpering young wife. Practical and pragmatic, Harriet Farnum has always enjoyed crossing verbal swords with Jack, a childhood friend. But she knows the handsome, dashing lord would never fall for a plain, outspoken hoyden like herself. Then Jack asks for Harriet's help when he learns the French officer that saved him has become a prisoner of war. Harriet agrees—if she can't win his heart, she can at least win his regard. But as the pair sink deeper and deeper into intrigue, a dangerous French plot begins to unfold, and Jack discovers it will take true love to conquer all. Also by Andrea Pickens... DANGEROUS LIAISONS SERIES, in order A Diamond in the Rough Sweeter Than Sin Devil May Care INTREPID HEROINES SERIES, in order Code of Honor The Hired Hero A Stroke of Luck Pistols at Dawn SCANDALOUS SECRETS SERIES, in order The Banished Bride Lady of Letters The Major's Mistake LESSONS IN LOVE, in series order The Defiant Governess Second Chances The Storybook Hero ABOUT ANDREA PICKENS: Andrea Pickens created her first book at the age of five—a neatly penciled story about cowboys—however she has since moved on from Westerns to writing about Regency England, a time and place that has captured her imagination ever since she opened the covers of Pride and Prejudice. less