Twice Shy Series by Christina Britton

From RWA's 2017 Golden Heart Winner comes a story of passion that is much more than meets the eye.An aging spinster at 26, all Imogen Duncan sees ahead of her is a life of servitude to her overbearing mother. Her London Season has passed and her desperate shyness and reserved demeanor has destroyed any chance for a match. As her younger sister Mariah begins her own Season and must choose between many suitors, Imogen believes her chances for excitement are well and truly past... moreFrom RWA's 2017 Golden Heart Winner comes a story of passion that is much more than meets the eye.An aging spinster at 26, all Imogen Duncan sees ahead of her is a life of servitude to her overbearing mother. Her London Season has passed and her desperate shyness and reserved demeanor has destroyed any chance for a match. As her younger sister Mariah begins her own Season and must choose between many suitors, Imogen believes her chances for excitement are well and truly past. But a case of mistaken identity and an unintended kiss brings an excitement into her life that she never dreamed of.Burying the guilt he suffers from his brother’s death a decade ago beneath a life of debauchery, Caleb Masters, Marquess of Willbridge is content enough to meet willing widows in dark gardens to numb the pain. But he is wholly unprepared when an innocent miss stumbles into his life, turning his superficial world on its head.Drawn to the quiet, kind girl, whose kiss he stole, Caleb and Imogen form an unlikely friendship. But the more Imogen reveals of her wit and charm, the deeper Caleb finds himself falling for this bespectacled beauty. Refusing to let Imogen be tainted by his demons, he does everything in his power to fight the growing attraction. But when friendship turns to passion the situation between them takes an irreversible turn.Caleb learns that behind Imogen’s placid exterior lies a will of steel when, to his bafflement, she refuses his marriage proposal. But now that he has possessed her, he cannot not let her go so easily. Can Caleb convince Imogen to give him a chance—and to perhaps heal his soul in the process? less

Miss Imogen Duncan has had her London season, but her desperate shyness and reserved demeanor effectively destroyed any chance she might have had at making a match. A spinster now, having returned to London for her younger sister’s debut, Imogen resigns herself to playing the wallflower, believing her chances for excitement are well and truly past. But a case of mistaken identity and an unintended kiss brings an excitement into her life that she never dreamed of... moreMiss Imogen Duncan has had her London season, but her desperate shyness and reserved demeanor effectively destroyed any chance she might have had at making a match. A spinster now, having returned to London for her younger sister’s debut, Imogen resigns herself to playing the wallflower, believing her chances for excitement are well and truly past. But a case of mistaken identity and an unintended kiss brings an excitement into her life that she never dreamed of.Burying his guilt from a decade-old tragedy beneath a life of debauchery, Caleb Masters, Marquess of Willbridge, is content enough to meet willing widows in dark gardens to numb the pain. But he is wholly unprepared when an innocent miss stumbles into his arms, turning his superficial world on its head.Drawn to one another, an unexpected friendship begins to develop. But friendship soon turns to passion, and the situation between them takes an unexpected turn. Can Caleb convince Imogen to give him a chance – and to perhaps heal his soul in the process? less

Lady Emily Masters has harbored a secret infatuation for the dashing Malcolm Arborn, Viscount Morley since a childhood accident claimed the life of her twin brother and left her own face scarred. But when fate brings them together again for her brother's wedding, she is dismayed to find instead of the brave gentleman who sheltered her after the tragedy, a surly rogue quick to quip and slow to trust... moreLady Emily Masters has harbored a secret infatuation for the dashing Malcolm Arborn, Viscount Morley since a childhood accident claimed the life of her twin brother and left her own face scarred. But when fate brings them together again for her brother's wedding, she is dismayed to find instead of the brave gentleman who sheltered her after the tragedy, a surly rogue quick to quip and slow to trust.To the cosmopolitan and haughty Malcolm, few engagements could possibly be more punishing than attending his friend's country wedding―until the groom requests he watch over his timid sister during the weeks leading up to the ceremony. Fearful of her scar making her the center of attention to the visiting lords and ladies, Emily proves to be a difficult charge for the irascible bachelor.Her diffidence an insult to his sensibilities, he finds a new purpose within his role: to bring out the bold woman within. But how can such a gentle creature as Emily abide his own coarseness? At odds with their natures, will these two willful souls be able to look beyond their past hurt to build a promising tomorrow? less

Lady Emily Masters has been secretly infatuated with the dashing Malcolm Arborn, Viscount Morley since she was a child. After an accident that left her scarred and reclusive, her memory of him is one of the few things she can cling to with any happiness. When Malcolm arrives at her home for her brother’s wedding, however, she is dismayed to find he is no longer the kind person she remembers, but a surly rogue who provokes something long dormant—and surprisingly strong—in her... moreLady Emily Masters has been secretly infatuated with the dashing Malcolm Arborn, Viscount Morley since she was a child. After an accident that left her scarred and reclusive, her memory of him is one of the few things she can cling to with any happiness. When Malcolm arrives at her home for her brother’s wedding, however, she is dismayed to find he is no longer the kind person she remembers, but a surly rogue who provokes something long dormant—and surprisingly strong—in her.Betrayal has left Malcolm as scarred within as Emily is without, and honor-bound to never break a promise. When he is forced to attend his friend’s wedding in the country and asked to shadow the groom’s sister during the festivities, he reluctantly agrees. The last thing he wants to do, after all, is play nursemaid to a timid spinster.But Emily is not what he expects. Beneath her anxious demeanor is a woman who is stronger than she seems. In helping her to blossom, however, Malcolm finds she is breaking down the defenses he has erected about his battered heart. Can they look past the damage of the past and allow love to heal them? less

Miss Rosalind Merriweather’s life has been one of hardship and servitude since her late sister’s ruination. Now a paid companion, her latest post brings her to London to watch over the daughter of a social climbing harridan. She vows to protect her charge―and her own heart―from rakes and libertines, the very type of man who destroyed her sister. This vow proves difficult when Sir Tristan Crosby, the epitome of all she despises, begins to show attention to the girl... moreMiss Rosalind Merriweather’s life has been one of hardship and servitude since her late sister’s ruination. Now a paid companion, her latest post brings her to London to watch over the daughter of a social climbing harridan. She vows to protect her charge―and her own heart―from rakes and libertines, the very type of man who destroyed her sister. This vow proves difficult when Sir Tristan Crosby, the epitome of all she despises, begins to show attention to the girl. Tristan has spent decades perfecting his easygoing, charming persona to hide the damage done by years of abuse by his father. Finding he has a talent for matchmaking, he fills some of the emptiness inside him by helping the overlooked, shy women of London find true love. However, the latest young woman has a watchdog of a companion who seems to see beyond his careful façade to the flawed, uncertain soul he strives to hide from the world. Even worse, she affects him in ways no woman ever has. But he will not give up his matchmaking, even for one such as her. What he does not expect is for Rosalind to be fired from her position because of it―nor that she will immediately find a position in his own household. When these two headstrong adversaries meet under one roof, will their attraction to one another lead to heartbreak, or have these two passionate souls finally met their match? less