The Gentlemen of Christopher's Series by Kate Morrell

An Amazon #1 Best Seller in Regency Historical Romance in the UK When rakish Lord Rothsea’s notorious temper draws him into a hasty duel, it stirs the darkest memories from his troubled past. Then his opponent’s blood-thirsty sibling turns up seeking justice! Spirited and proud, Merry has masqueraded as a boy for most of her nineteen years, relishing the freedom of her masculine guise... moreAn Amazon #1 Best Seller in Regency Historical Romance in the UK When rakish Lord Rothsea’s notorious temper draws him into a hasty duel, it stirs the darkest memories from his troubled past. Then his opponent’s blood-thirsty sibling turns up seeking justice! Spirited and proud, Merry has masqueraded as a boy for most of her nineteen years, relishing the freedom of her masculine guise. Then the disturbingly attractive Rothsea crashes into her world, and turns it on its head in a dozen different ways. She vows to make him pay! Rothsea has his own reasons for compelling the very desirable Merry to embrace her true sex. But will doing so only drive her into the arms of his handsome friend Harry? In a dramatic adventure, full of unexpected twists and passionate sensuality, the lives of these two hot-blooded characters collide and intertwine, forcing each to face their demons and fight for love. In the best traditions of Regency historical romance, engaging characters, sparkling wit, and sumptuous period detail bring this fascinating world vividly to life in an unforgettable love story you won’t want to end. less

Six years earlier, tragedy changed the course of Robert Deverell's life. Now, another forces him to face up to the future and to promises he failed to keep. Six years earlier, Elizabeth Hamilton wasted her one season by falling hopelessly in love with Robert Deverell, then her life was blighted by loss and poverty. Now, she must marry or find a post as a governess. So when Mr Deverell himself offers her a marriage of convenience, upon his terms, she is dumbfounded... moreSix years earlier, tragedy changed the course of Robert Deverell's life. Now, another forces him to face up to the future and to promises he failed to keep. Six years earlier, Elizabeth Hamilton wasted her one season by falling hopelessly in love with Robert Deverell, then her life was blighted by loss and poverty. Now, she must marry or find a post as a governess. So when Mr Deverell himself offers her a marriage of convenience, upon his terms, she is dumbfounded. But when she realises that this cool stranger is no longer the tender, funny man she cannot forget, Lizzy has a few terms of her own. Both will need to surrender ground to rediscover the love they lost. But even as Lizzy finds that 'her Robert' may still be alive within the cold Mr Deverell, it seems that death still stalks her husband ... and perhaps even herself. Rich in historical detail and determined characters, this powerful romance will sweep you up into a love story and an adventure that you won't want to put down. Author's note: This sequel to The Reluctant Lady follows the stories of some of the friends introduced in that novel, but also stands alone as Regency read. For those familiar with The Reluctant Lady, you’ll discover what happened to Dev, Gil and Denny after they left for Newmarket, and see Charles and Harry return to support their friends. However, in places this is a rather darker novel than the first. So if you are looking for a light, frothy romance, this may not be the book for you. less

‘My husband will see me as his equal and his friend, or I will not barter my freedom for the splendid slavery of marriage!’ declared Lucy. ‘The what?’ choked Charles. Having run away on the coldest night in living memory, Lucy Hargrove is wondering if she will survive, when a dramatic event changes everything... more‘My husband will see me as his equal and his friend, or I will not barter my freedom for the splendid slavery of marriage!’ declared Lucy. ‘The what?’ choked Charles. Having run away on the coldest night in living memory, Lucy Hargrove is wondering if she will survive, when a dramatic event changes everything. An ardent devotee of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Lucy’s decided notions about marriage, do not include accepting the hand of a philandering peer for mere propriety - even a nonpareil such as Fatal Ventnor.Society’s darling, Charles should be relieved, but Lucy’s perspectives have undermined his perfect life. Then, as he finds new purpose and Lucy enters Society, the tables begin to turn. Both discover that it is not only their secret that connects and draws them together. But just as heaven is within reach, a different secret threatens everything. Steeped in rich historical detail of Regency London giddily celebrating the abdication of Napoleon and the end of decades of war with France, this deeply satisfying romance will sweep you into a world you won’t want to leave. less

‘Do your eyes follow him round the room and thrill when they meet his? Does your heart pound when his hand touches yours? Do your pulses race when he’s close to you? When you see his lips, do you yearn to kiss them so much that you ache with the restraint it takes to forbear?’‘Stop!’ gasped Isobel, her drowning eyes staring up at him. It was as though he could read her mind.If he was describing love, she knew precisely how it felt... more‘Do your eyes follow him round the room and thrill when they meet his? Does your heart pound when his hand touches yours? Do your pulses race when he’s close to you? When you see his lips, do you yearn to kiss them so much that you ache with the restraint it takes to forbear?’‘Stop!’ gasped Isobel, her drowning eyes staring up at him. It was as though he could read her mind.If he was describing love, she knew precisely how it felt.One wild night, a shared tragedy bound two young livesand changed them forever. A decade later, they meet again.Dominic Anstruther is cold, proud and arrogant, but all three characteristics are undermined when he encounters the daughter of his greatest enemy once more.Isobel Grantham is putting a lost childhood behind her, thanks to an incredible act of charity, when she is given a chance to see her ‘archangel’ again.Lydia Dunwoody is seeking to rediscover her purpose with a new ‘charity case’, but may have cause to regret her kindness when she falls hopelessly in love, at last.Into this tangled web falls knightly Harry Maitland, Viscount Stowe – heartsore and in need of a mission – tangling the web still further.With the backdrop of the giddy celebrations that followed the abdication of Napoleon, this comedy of errors charts a fraught journey for these four very different people to find the love and fulfilment they seek.One of the interwoven stories of the Gentlemen of Christopher's, this novel still works as a delightful standalone Regency read. less