Scandalous Miss Brightwell Series by Beverley Oakley

Miss Eliza Montrose will do anything to be reunited with her son — even if it means marrying a man she does not love. When Eliza discovers the boy she was forced to give up after an indiscretion is now a foster child living in the household of the earl of Quamby, she accepts the marriage offer of Lord Quamby's odious nephew, George Bramley... moreMiss Eliza Montrose will do anything to be reunited with her son — even if it means marrying a man she does not love. When Eliza discovers the boy she was forced to give up after an indiscretion is now a foster child living in the household of the earl of Quamby, she accepts the marriage offer of Lord Quamby's odious nephew, George Bramley. But when true love unexpectedly intervenes, Eliza must choose between her love for her child and her love for handsome, dashing Sylvester, a kind and honourable man who wants to make her his wife. However a little meddling from the once-hostile Fanny and Antoinette — her unexpected new friends — helps Eliza make a surprising decision that might just secure her happiness. less

In Regency London, talented actress Viola Thorneycroft is nursing a broken heart when she's offered an unusual impersonating a foreign widow to help a duke avoid his mother's matchmaking schemes.It seems simple enough—pretend to be Madame Laurent, collector of Roman antiquities, for a few days at a country house party. But nothing in Viola's theatrical training has prepared her for falling in love with the honorable Duke of Langford himself... moreIn Regency London, talented actress Viola Thorneycroft is nursing a broken heart when she's offered an unusual impersonating a foreign widow to help a duke avoid his mother's matchmaking schemes.It seems simple enough—pretend to be Madame Laurent, collector of Roman antiquities, for a few days at a country house party. But nothing in Viola's theatrical training has prepared her for falling in love with the honorable Duke of Langford himself.The masquerade grows more complex when Viola's former suitor, Lord Ravensmere, arrives with his new fiancée in tow.Worse still, the malicious George Bramley seems determined to expose her true identity for reasons she can't fathom. As she navigates drawing room intrigue and moonlit gardens, Viola finds her Classical knowledge and acting skills tested to their limits!Between secret wagers, fan-language mishaps, and the growing attraction between herself and Langford, Viola must decide if love is worth the risk of letting down her guard and showing her true self.Can this actress deliver the performance of her life and win not just applause, but lasting happiness? With her reputation at stake and her heart on the line, the final act of this romantic comedy promises to be her most challenging role yet. less

When a snowstorm delivers Lady Arabella Lushington straight into the arms of her former fiancé Nicholas Morley, their delighted hostesses can barely contain their matchmaking glee—what could be more perfect than a captive audience for romance?The meddling Brightwell sisters are convinced that fate has intervened to reunite two star-crossed lovers, and they're determined to see sparks fly before the snow melts... moreWhen a snowstorm delivers Lady Arabella Lushington straight into the arms of her former fiancé Nicholas Morley, their delighted hostesses can barely contain their matchmaking glee—what could be more perfect than a captive audience for romance?The meddling Brightwell sisters are convinced that fate has intervened to reunite two star-crossed lovers, and they're determined to see sparks fly before the snow melts.But while Nicholas remains as devastatingly handsome as ever, and her traitorous heart still skips at his mere presence, Arabella knows the truth about their shattered engagement. Five years ago, she didn't simply change her mind—she was trapped by circumstances that forced her to choose between love and family honor.Now widowed and ostensibly free, she discovers that some secrets refuse to stay buried, especially when her sharp-eyed companion holds knowledge that could destroy what remains of her reputation.With the Brightwell sisters orchestrating increasingly intimate encounters and her past threatening to catch up with her, Arabella must decide whether to flee back into the storm or stay and fight for the love she never stopped wanting—even if the truth could ruin them both. less