Wollingford House Secrets Series by J.S. Burrows

Two hearts from two different lives find one another under the most unexpected circumstances... moreTwo hearts from two different lives find one another under the most unexpected circumstances. “He may have his pick of any females in London, but I will not entertain one of his desires, even if he should give the word and call upon me on bended knee!” Adelaide Stuart has always kept a level-head and an amiable countenance, but the command that she attend a party in honor of His Grace’s son, Brick, was the last straw! Since the moment they met he ogled her, subjected her to his disdain, and was made to indulge his every whim. “She is everything I enjoy and nothing I expected.” Greyson Henry Brigham “Brick” would see her again. She would not deny him! Lord Brigham has had many a woman at his beck and call, but none of them stirred his senses or enticed him to act so rashly as the young woman who ran from his affections. They would meet again. It was the eve of the celebration of his receiving his title and if he could not receive her attention from his presence, then certainly gaining control of the peerage surrounding her family’s land will. He always obtained his desire. Join Greyson and Adelaide on their journey to find each other in the sumptuous world of the Regency. Where hearts and fortunes thrive and surprise as tempestuously as the Era itself! J.S. Burrows has a love for Rakish Heroes and Sassy Heroines. In this story she writes about the adventures of Adelaide and Brick’s twisting and winding love affair. Learn more about J.S. Burrows in the About Author section of her book. This book is a short story, and Book 1 of the Wollingford House Secrets Series. The Rake’s Proposal can be read as a stand alone or with the series. Also, enjoy a few extras including more Sweet and Heartwarming Regency Romance stories included as bonuses. less

London 1811 – in the steamy heat of early summer. Adelaide – There is a man in my life and he is everything I cherish and despise. He swooped down onto me like hawk, with his charming willingness to help me find my missing family, under the pretense of requesting my hand in marriage. Marriage. He does not know that I, too, have been making dutiful allegiances, and with persons of power and wealth in secret places... moreLondon 1811 – in the steamy heat of early summer. Adelaide – There is a man in my life and he is everything I cherish and despise. He swooped down onto me like hawk, with his charming willingness to help me find my missing family, under the pretense of requesting my hand in marriage. Marriage. He does not know that I, too, have been making dutiful allegiances, and with persons of power and wealth in secret places. I imagine, any woman abiding in the Industrial Age, that self-preservation is a must! And therein is my dilemma. He has charmed me in the most affable way. His lips curl when he regards my countenance, and I will do everything I can to resist his affections. Whether he makes good on his promise to make me his equal, or before I consider the hand of another suitor, who could be his twin, if not for the latter gentleman’s commodiously serpentine attentions. I will not give in that easily! There is my family’s future, I must protect! Brick – Never have I met any woman as enchanting as the Miss Adelaide. She is from the Stuart Family, humble in their ways, but also fiery as the sun in the heat of summer. It’s almost the season, and I am challenged with finding the people responsible for endangering Miss Adelaide’s livelihood, that includes her estate that is part of my family’s many peerages. She thinks I am after only one thing, and perhaps I am. However, there is another, who has come back to London after I, and he has made his intentions to ensnare the handsome Miss Adelaide, because he wants what I will let no other man have. But The Ton is a more dangerous game of chance where power can turn at roll of the die or a bargain struck by a word. Miss Adelaide, the die has been cast. Let the games begin. Enter a world of handshakes and extravagant luxuries, as the men of the Regency vie to control its secrets only The Regent can turn himself! Fall in love with the rich and powerful in the second 20,000 word stand alone Short Story the Wollingford House Secrets Series. Also, Sweet and Heartwarming Bonus Romance stories included. less

London 1811 – in the steamy heat of early summer. Adelaide – There is a man in my life and he is everything I cherish and despise. He swooped down onto me like hawk, with his charming willingness to help me find my missing family, under the pretense of requesting my hand in marriage. Marriage. He does not know that I, too, have been making dutiful allegiances, and with persons of power and wealth in secret places... moreLondon 1811 – in the steamy heat of early summer. Adelaide – There is a man in my life and he is everything I cherish and despise. He swooped down onto me like hawk, with his charming willingness to help me find my missing family, under the pretense of requesting my hand in marriage. Marriage. He does not know that I, too, have been making dutiful allegiances, and with persons of power and wealth in secret places. I imagine, any woman abiding in the Industrial Age, that self-preservation is a must! And therein is my dilemma. He has charmed me in the most affable way. His lips curl when he regards my countenance, and I will do everything I can to resist his affections. Whether he makes good on his promise to make me his equal, or before I consider the hand of another suitor, who could be his twin, if not for the latter gentleman’s commodiously serpentine attentions. I will not give in that easily! There is my family’s future, I must protect! Brick – Never have I met any woman as enchanting as the Miss Adelaide. She is from the Stuart Family, humble in their ways, but also fiery as the sun in the heat of summer. It’s almost the season, and I am challenged with finding the people responsible for endangering Miss Adelaide’s livelihood, that includes her estate that is part of my family’s many peerages. She thinks I am after only one thing, and perhaps I am. However, there is another, who has come back to London after I, and he has made his intentions to ensnare the handsome Miss Adelaide, because he wants what I will let no other man have. But The Ton is a more dangerous game of chance where power can turn at roll of the die or a bargain struck by a word. Miss Adelaide, the die has been cast. Let the games begin. Enter a world of handshakes and extravagant luxuries, as the men of the Regency vie to control its secrets only The Regent can turn himself! Fall in love with the rich and powerful in the second 20,000 word stand alone Short Story the Wollingford House Secrets Series. Also, Sweet and Heartwarming Bonus Romance stories included. less