Private Arrangements Series by Katrina Kendrick

The Masquerade has only two rules: Depart by morning and never reveal your identity. HE IS LONDON'S MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR James, the Earl of Kent, is at the top of every debutante's list for marriage. He's handsome, wealthy, and on the lookout for a bride. But when he meets a mysterious beauty at London's most illicit club, fascination becomes intrigue-and she harbours deadly secrets... moreThe Masquerade has only two rules: Depart by morning and never reveal your identity. HE IS LONDON'S MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR James, the Earl of Kent, is at the top of every debutante's list for marriage. He's handsome, wealthy, and on the lookout for a bride. But when he meets a mysterious beauty at London's most illicit club, fascination becomes intrigue-and she harbours deadly secrets. SHE IS A PENNILESS NOBODY In a desperate bid to save her criminal sister, Emma Dumont infiltrates the earl's household under false pretences. When a clue leads her to a scandalous masque, she finds herself in the arms of her handsome employer-and torn between duty and lethal attraction. As her sister's crimes threaten to expose Emma's deception, she becomes entangled in a brutal conspiracy. And with the truth comes danger... *** Readers LOVE A Touch Wicked: 'A wonderfully seductive read with a fantastical masquerade center piece and brilliant characters.' - Reader review, 5* 'I read this book in one sitting - I couldn't put it down! Really clever and fresh storyline combined with good writing, interesting characters and some well-written steamy parts.' - Reader review, 5* 'Vivid characters, lots of interesting background, lively dialogue and steamy romance...' - Reader review, 5* less

Love and scandal make for a deadly combination . . .He is London's most notorious rogueRichard Grey is renowned for his escapades in the bedchamber. But he's hidden the truth for years: that wicked reputation is a public front to hide his political machinations. So when the prime minister's daughter arrives on Richard's doorstep with a tempting proposition, he seizes the opportunity to gather information against her father, his corrupt political rival... moreLove and scandal make for a deadly combination . . .He is London's most notorious rogueRichard Grey is renowned for his escapades in the bedchamber. But he's hidden the truth for years: that wicked reputation is a public front to hide his political machinations. So when the prime minister's daughter arrives on Richard's doorstep with a tempting proposition, he seizes the opportunity to gather information against her father, his corrupt political rival.She is determined to escape her pastAnne Sheffield's life is dictated at the whims of her domineering father. Considered an asset for her remarkable memory, Anne is privy to intelligence passed between the prime minister and his allies-and he's determined to keep her close. Desperate to escape, she presents Richard with a trade: help her find, seduce, and secure a husband of her choosing in exchange for political secrets.As Anne learns Richard's scandalous ways, she finds herself on the verge of losing her heart. And as it turns out, sharing secrets can lead to dangerous consequences . . . less

In the dark streets of London's East End, happy endings only exist in fairytales . . .HE IS THE KING OF THE CITY’S CRIMINAL UNDERWORLDNicholas Thorne has never been above lying, cheating, or stealing in his quest for power. So when a wealthy lord offers up a fortune to swindle his headstrong daughter into marriage, Nick takes it — only to end up falling head over heels in love with his mark... moreIn the dark streets of London's East End, happy endings only exist in fairytales . . .HE IS THE KING OF THE CITY’S CRIMINAL UNDERWORLDNicholas Thorne has never been above lying, cheating, or stealing in his quest for power. So when a wealthy lord offers up a fortune to swindle his headstrong daughter into marriage, Nick takes it — only to end up falling head over heels in love with his mark. When his new wife discovers the deception, she intends to abandon and forget her scoundrel husband for good.SHE IS SOCIETY’S MOST REBELLIOUS LADYAfter spending years writing scandalous political essays, Lady Alexandra Grey is used to society’s censure. But when word gets out of her secret marriage to London’s most notorious crime lord, an attempt on her life forces Alexandra to confront her past — and the husband who betrayed her trust. Only this time, she refuses to succumb to the devil’s charms.When a series of brutal murders in the streets of Whitechapel puts husband and wife in close quarters, passions ignite, secrets are revealed, old enemies rise — and some are willing to kill . . . less

He is a heartbreaker...Gabriel St. Clair, the Earl of Montgomery, has a reputation for being the most charming gentleman in London. But to Miss Lydia Cecil, he is the man who jilted her and shattered her heart. Gabriel would rather Lydia hate him than learn the he's spent the last ten years as a British spy-and his enemies are closing in.She is a wallflower...Lydia has settled into a life as a companion for her elderly aunt... moreHe is a heartbreaker...Gabriel St. Clair, the Earl of Montgomery, has a reputation for being the most charming gentleman in London. But to Miss Lydia Cecil, he is the man who jilted her and shattered her heart. Gabriel would rather Lydia hate him than learn the he's spent the last ten years as a British spy-and his enemies are closing in.She is a wallflower...Lydia has settled into a life as a companion for her elderly aunt. But when she witnesses Gabriel gather intelligence on a foreign enemy, she's suddenly thrown into his dangerous, bloody game of espionage. To save her life, Gabriel is forced to marry the girl he once abandoned.As husband and wife match wits, their greatest threat may not be the assassins on their heels, but learning to set aside their pasts or risk losing their love for good... less

HE IS THE ICE-COLD DUKE Julian, the Duke of Hastings, is known for being aloof and utterly in control. For nine years, he's kept his distance from the only woman who ever cracked his icy exterior, burying himself in work as a top-secret government code-breaker. But when his latest assignment ensnares him in a lethal aristocratic plot, Julian has no choice but to enlist the help of his estranged wife.SHE IS THE PRIM DUCHESS To all of society, Caroline Hastings is the perfect duchess... moreHE IS THE ICE-COLD DUKE Julian, the Duke of Hastings, is known for being aloof and utterly in control. For nine years, he's kept his distance from the only woman who ever cracked his icy exterior, burying himself in work as a top-secret government code-breaker. But when his latest assignment ensnares him in a lethal aristocratic plot, Julian has no choice but to enlist the help of his estranged wife.SHE IS THE PRIM DUCHESS To all of society, Caroline Hastings is the perfect duchess. For years she's masked her pain over her husband's abandonment behind a poised facade. But when Julian unexpectedly returns and sweeps them into a dangerous, covert mission, Caroline discovers her frozen duke isn't quite so indifferent in the bedroom after all.Now, locked in a dangerous chase through London's glittering ballrooms and dark back alleys, Julian and Caroline must catch a killer-before he catches them first. less