Lustful Lords Series by Sorcha Mowbray

She waited her whole life to be married, and she refuses to let anyone interfere with her happiness…not even her new husband.Elizabeth Grafton, the Marchioness of Carlisle just married the man of her dreams. Or, he was. Now, he barely spends time with her. But most disturbing, he comes to her bed under the cloak of darkness--the man won't even light a candle!--and insists she keep her nightgown on until he leaves... moreShe waited her whole life to be married, and she refuses to let anyone interfere with her happiness…not even her new husband.Elizabeth Grafton, the Marchioness of Carlisle just married the man of her dreams. Or, he was. Now, he barely spends time with her. But most disturbing, he comes to her bed under the cloak of darkness--the man won't even light a candle!--and insists she keep her nightgown on until he leaves. Alexander Grafton, the Marquess of Carlisle is deeply, madly in love with his wife. But, he wants to do things to her that a man could only do to his mistress. He's struggling to keep his baser instincts in check, and that was before his wife decided to seduce him. If she knew what he really wanted…she'd run away. Armed with "professional" advice, Elizabeth sets out to thwart all of her husband's best intentions and show him just how shameless she can be. Can her wanton nature tempt her husband, or will he win their battle of wills? less

His brother's untimely death leaves him with an Earldom and a fiancée. Too bad he wants neither of them... Theodora Lawton has no need of a husband. As an independent woman, she wants to own property, make investments and be the master of her destiny. Unfortunately, her father signed her life away in a marriage contract to the future Earl of Stonemere. But then the cad upped and died, leaving her fate in the hands of his brother, one of the renowned Lustful Lords... moreHis brother's untimely death leaves him with an Earldom and a fiancée. Too bad he wants neither of them... Theodora Lawton has no need of a husband. As an independent woman, she wants to own property, make investments and be the master of her destiny. Unfortunately, her father signed her life away in a marriage contract to the future Earl of Stonemere. But then the cad upped and died, leaving her fate in the hands of his brother, one of the renowned Lustful Lords. Achilles Denton, the Earl of Stonemere, is far more prepared to be a soldier than a peer. Deeply scarred by his last tour of duty, he knows he will never be a proper, upstanding pillar of the empire. Balanced on the edge of madness, he finds respite by keeping a tight rein on his life, both in and out of the bedroom. His brother’s death has left him with responsibilities he never wanted and isn’t prepared to handle in the respectable manner expected of a peer. Further complicating his new life is an unwanted fiancée who comes with his equally unwanted title. Saddled with a hand-me-down countess, he soon discovers the woman is a force unto herself. As he grapples with the burden of his new responsibilities, he discovers someone wants him dead. The question is, can he stay alive long enough to figure out who’s trying to kill him while he tries to tame his headstrong wife? less

A duty bound earl and a jewel thief might find forever if he can steal her heart... Robert Cooper, the Earl of Brougham must marry in order to fulfill his duty to the title. He's decided on a rather mild mannered, biddable woman who most considered firmly on the shelf. But, her family is on solid financial ground and has no scandals attached to their name. Lady Emily Winterburn, sister of the Earl of Dunmere, is not what she seems... moreA duty bound earl and a jewel thief might find forever if he can steal her heart... Robert Cooper, the Earl of Brougham must marry in order to fulfill his duty to the title. He's decided on a rather mild mannered, biddable woman who most considered firmly on the shelf. But, her family is on solid financial ground and has no scandals attached to their name. Lady Emily Winterburn, sister of the Earl of Dunmere, is not what she seems. With a heart as big as her wild streak she finds herself prepared to protect her brother from his bad choices, even if it means committing highway robbery. But marrying their way out of trouble is simply out of the question. What woman in her right mind would shackle herself to a man, let alone one of the notorious Lustful Lords? Cooper's carefully laid plans are ruined once he must decide between courting his unwilling bride-to-be and taming the wild woman who tried to rob him--until he discovers they are one and the same. And when love sinks its relentless talons into his heart? He'll do anything to possess the wanton who fires his blood and touches his soul. less

Once upon a time, a boy and a girl fell in love…but prestige, power, and a shameful secret drove them apart. Julia fled abroad after the death of her husband, Lord Fallthorpe. She has finally returned to England, but little has changed. Except for her. As a dowager marchioness, Julia lives and loves where she pleases. And the obnoxious son of her dead husband does not please... moreOnce upon a time, a boy and a girl fell in love…but prestige, power, and a shameful secret drove them apart. Julia fled abroad after the death of her husband, Lord Fallthorpe. She has finally returned to England, but little has changed. Except for her. As a dowager marchioness, Julia lives and loves where she pleases. And the obnoxious son of her dead husband does not please. But what can an independent woman do? Why, create a scandal, of course! Viscount Wolfington is no stranger to the wagging tongues of the ton. Between being a Lustful Lord and the scandal of his birth, he learned long ago that society had little use for him. So when he walks into The Market and finds the woman who once stole his heart being auctioned for a night of debauchery, he jumps at another chance to hold her--even for just a single night. As Julia and Wolf unravel their pasts, will villainy win again, or will love finally conquer all? less

He's shrouded in shame, fighting his demons in the shadows. Until she sets her sights on him...Mrs. Rosalind Smith once followed her heart and love to the battlefield and left a widow. Spending the remainder of her life alone is enough... until she meets a man who's need for pain sparks an answering flame deep within her soul.Matthew Derby, the Marquess of Flintshire is a fighter, it is all he's known since childhood... moreHe's shrouded in shame, fighting his demons in the shadows. Until she sets her sights on him...Mrs. Rosalind Smith once followed her heart and love to the battlefield and left a widow. Spending the remainder of her life alone is enough... until she meets a man who's need for pain sparks an answering flame deep within her soul.Matthew Derby, the Marquess of Flintshire is a fighter, it is all he's known since childhood. Throwing his fists is the only way to keep his need for pain at bay, and a certain gentle woman off his mind. She deserves a better man than him--Lord or not. Though when faced with the prospect of losing Ros, Flint realizes he has found something to fight for...something to live for.To Ros' dismay, everyone around her believes her demeanor too sweet for someone like Flint. When his world begins to unravel and his dockside violence bleeds into the drawing room, a shocking family secret won't be the key to all the answers. Questions remain, can he solve the mystery, tame his dark needs, and still win Ros' heart? less

A notorious woman must rely on the devil himself for help. Too bad she learned long ago never to trust anyone... Frank Lucifer is having one hell of a week. His gambling hell is short staffed after firing his floor manager, and his half-brother has offered him a title—one he doesn't need or want. Then the woman he's obsessed with dismisses him from her bed, and the problem is he doesn't know who the hell she is. Mistress Lash has her hands full... moreA notorious woman must rely on the devil himself for help. Too bad she learned long ago never to trust anyone... Frank Lucifer is having one hell of a week. His gambling hell is short staffed after firing his floor manager, and his half-brother has offered him a title—one he doesn't need or want. Then the woman he's obsessed with dismisses him from her bed, and the problem is he doesn't know who the hell she is. Mistress Lash has her hands full. Her apprentice is missing under sinister circumstances, and Scotland Yard refuses to lift a finger. A liaison with Frank Lucifer—however attractive she finds him—is something she no longer has time for. Besides, someone should take the arrogant rake down a peg or two.She sets out to find her apprentice on her own, but everywhere she turns, up pops Lucifer. He's following her, and she's growing suspicious about why that is. When he suggests they join forces, she reluctantly agrees. After all, one should keep their friends close and their enemies closer... she's just not sure which he is. Yet. Working together to find her missing apprentice, she worries about her ability to protect both her heart and her own secrets from the perceptive man. And as events play out, she must decide if Lucifer is the villain she is searching for... or just the devil who haunts her scorching hot dreams? less

Long ago, she had to walk away from a secret love. Just as she’s determined to renew those bonds a new threat may drive them apart forever… Louisa Marie Houghton is more bluestocking than bell-of-the-ball. But her parents have social climbing plans that include marrying her off for a title. She thinks her problems might be solved when she stumbles upon two handsome gentlemen in the woods around her home... moreLong ago, she had to walk away from a secret love. Just as she’s determined to renew those bonds a new threat may drive them apart forever… Louisa Marie Houghton is more bluestocking than bell-of-the-ball. But her parents have social climbing plans that include marrying her off for a title. She thinks her problems might be solved when she stumbles upon two handsome gentlemen in the woods around her home.Linc and Arthur are new friends retiring to the country to give the latter a respite from the bad influences of London society. And finding a forest sprite who stirs their darkest desires—only to lose her as suddenly as they find her? Not part of their plan, but at least they have each other when it all falls apart.Five Years later, she walks back into their lives. But no sooner than they rekindle their connection, a new threat emerges that may threaten to unravel everything they’ve waited so long for. Will they lose their forest sprite once again? Or can love prevail? less