The Braydens Series by Meara Platt

When the Earl of Exmoor agrees to marry Sophie as a favor to her dying brother, he never expects that this match made in duty will be the cure for his broken and battle-scarred heart.

Gideon Croft has spent years taking on the toughest assignments as an agent of the Crown, but he’s certain this one will be his last when he is shot and left for dead in a seaside cave. When a ministering angel by the name of Lady Danielle Winthrop comes along and saves him, he knows he owes her not only his life but his heart...assuming either of them will make it out of her uncle’s rebel plot alive... moreGideon Croft has spent years taking on the toughest assignments as an agent of the Crown, but he’s certain this one will be his last when he is shot and left for dead in a seaside cave. When a ministering angel by the name of Lady Danielle Winthrop comes along and saves him, he knows he owes her not only his life but his heart...assuming either of them will make it out of her uncle’s rebel plot alive. Connected Earl of Westcliff - Abigail Croft has lost two of her brothers, William and Gideon, at sea, and her last brother is determined to dig himself an early grave. When Tynan Brayden, Earl of Westcliff, offers to help her save her youngest brother, is it merely kindness or is he also offering love? Aislin - William Croft knows he must go to Tintagel Castle to find Aislin, the beautiful girl he believes exists only in his dreams. Pearls of Fire - A cursed necklace brings pirate Hugh Le Brecque and Lady Emma Langdon together for a second chance at love. Earl of Kinross - When Marcus Brayden finds his best friend’s sister, Lara Le Brecque, sneaking into his home to seek his help, he is determined to do all he can to protect her, even if it means marrying Lara. less

USA Today bestselling author Meara Platt brings this Regency era family saga to its emotional happily ever after as the last of the Croft siblings finds love and redemption in the arms of the woman who has always held his heart.Annie Whitcomb often helped out her father in his medical practice in their quiet seaside village of Torquay, and his worst patient without doubt was Major Peter Croft... moreUSA Today bestselling author Meara Platt brings this Regency era family saga to its emotional happily ever after as the last of the Croft siblings finds love and redemption in the arms of the woman who has always held his heart.Annie Whitcomb often helped out her father in his medical practice in their quiet seaside village of Torquay, and his worst patient without doubt was Major Peter Croft. His surly disposition and abuse of opium to ease the pain of his battle injuries left him fit company for no one. Yet, when her father unexpectedly passes away, leaving her destitute and with nowhere to turn, it is Peter who comes to her with a startling proposition...marry him.The injuries Major Peter Croft sustained while battling Napoleon’s armies had left him a shell of a man, but he found his salvation in the form of Annie Whitcomb, the beautiful angel who nursed him back from the brink of death. Now having recovered his health and his dignity, it is up to Peter to come to the rescue of Annie. He has always loved her, but never felt himself worthy. When she finds herself in difficulty, Peter steps forward to offer her a marriage of convenience. But he hopes for so much more. Will Annie ever find it in her heart to love him?Previously published in the anthology, The Young and the Ruined: Compromised less