Regency Romance and Mystery Series by Julia Byrne

England, May, 1815 After years of following her improvident father through war-torn Europe, Miss Emily Proudfoot has returned to England to open a girls’ school. She wants a place where she can live a peaceful life, enjoy the challenge of educating young minds, and where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens. All is going to plan—until repairs are needed to the school, and a most unusual man-of-all-work applies for the job... moreEngland, May, 1815 After years of following her improvident father through war-torn Europe, Miss Emily Proudfoot has returned to England to open a girls’ school. She wants a place where she can live a peaceful life, enjoy the challenge of educating young minds, and where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens. All is going to plan—until repairs are needed to the school, and a most unusual man-of-all-work applies for the job. Lucas is tall, dark, and disturbing and he has a habit of turning up in places where Emily least expects him. Lucas Bannister, an undercover spy, has been sent to Miss Proudfoot’s Academy for Young Ladies to find evidence that someone is blackmailing several vulnerable people. The most likely suspect is Miss Proudfoot herself so he sets out to get to know her better. That was his first mistake—Miss Proudfoot is not quite the criminal he expected. She's bossy, hard-working, and…adorable. The danger grows, the layers of deception deepen. How can Emily possibly trust Lucas when all he’s done is lie to her? And how can Lucas do the job he’s been sent to do when he finds himself falling in love with his main suspect? less

It’s Christmas, and Gideon Heywood, Viscount Rotherham has been sent to the country to investigate a murder. When the local magistrate invites Gideon to spend Christmas with his family, Gideon is reluctant—his host has several daughters and Gideon has no desire to spend Christmas fending off marriage-bait—but there’s no polite way to refuse so he resolves to keep his distance from the daughters... moreIt’s Christmas, and Gideon Heywood, Viscount Rotherham has been sent to the country to investigate a murder. When the local magistrate invites Gideon to spend Christmas with his family, Gideon is reluctant—his host has several daughters and Gideon has no desire to spend Christmas fending off marriage-bait—but there’s no polite way to refuse so he resolves to keep his distance from the daughters. Unfortunately for this plan, not twenty minutes after his arrival, he’s knocked off his feet—literally—by Miss Sophie Warrington, the eldest daughter of the house. She’s chaotic and warm-hearted and impulsive, and nothing like the kind of woman he intends to marry, but somehow Gideon can’t seem to stay away from her. Sophie doesn’t know quite what to make of her father’s guest. Rotherham is not only dark and dangerous and unlike every man she’s ever met, he’s also downright disapproving. But…there’s something about him that makes her want to get to know him better. Helping him with his murder investigation seems an excellent way of achieving that goal—if only she can get him to discuss the case with her. But the murderer is closer than they know, and when the truth comes out it will threaten everything Sophie holds dear. less

Gabriel, Earl of Danebridge, is visiting an infirmary in search of a traitor. A straightforward task one might think, but when the doctor in charge of the infirmary is murdered, Gabriel finds himself knee-deep in suspects, one of whom, Miss Abigail Winton, appears to be hiding something... moreGabriel, Earl of Danebridge, is visiting an infirmary in search of a traitor. A straightforward task one might think, but when the doctor in charge of the infirmary is murdered, Gabriel finds himself knee-deep in suspects, one of whom, Miss Abigail Winton, appears to be hiding something. Is she the innocent, ministering angel she seems, or was she the doctor’s mistress? And—despite her being rather young, far too independent, and a possible murderess—why can’t he stay away from her? Abby knows her fascination with the dark, powerful, and dangerous Lord Danebridge is not a good thing, especially when she learns that he loathes gossip. It was rumor and gossip that drove her away from her home a few months ago. Now she’s being accused of murder, and the only person who seems capable of proving her innocence is Danebridge—except he has her at the top of his list of suspects. And as if that isn’t bad enough, the scandal in her past might have caught up with her. less