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