Bluestockings Defying Rogues Series by Dawn Brower, Bluestockings Defying Rogues

Jonas Parker, the Earl of Harrington has no desire to marry. He rather enjoys being unencumbered and a wife would complicate things. His club is his haven and he isn’t ready to give it up for matrimony. His grandfather, the Duke of Southington wants nothing more than to see him wed and return to the fold. For that reason alone he’ll avoid proper ladies and wedding bells.Lady Marian Lindsay rather likes being a spinster and embraces her bluestocking ways... moreJonas Parker, the Earl of Harrington has no desire to marry. He rather enjoys being unencumbered and a wife would complicate things. His club is his haven and he isn’t ready to give it up for matrimony. His grandfather, the Duke of Southington wants nothing more than to see him wed and return to the fold. For that reason alone he’ll avoid proper ladies and wedding bells.Lady Marian Lindsay rather likes being a spinster and embraces her bluestocking ways. She's studying to be a physician and wants to be a proper doctor. She longs to be taken seriously in the medical field, but her efforts go unnoticed. After careful deliberation she devises a scheme that is foolproof, but she needs the help of one of her father’s friends to make it happen.Harrington is appalled at Marian’s request and refuses outright; however, she somehow manages to charm him into saying yes. Before he realizes it, he’s escorting her to Kent and a house party made of his worst nightmares. Propriety must be met at all costs, because he will not be wed at the end of her expedition—or will he? less

Some secrets should never be revealed... As far as Lady Helena Carter is concerned it isn't bad to be a wallflower and a bluestocking. She wants nothing more than to be independent. Her father hasn't made her life easy, and all her mother wants is her to find a husband--any man will do. In order to achieve her goal she comes up with a foolproof plan to achieve her greatest wish. There is only one problem, and a man is at the heart of it. Some secrets can't be kept.. moreSome secrets should never be revealed... As far as Lady Helena Carter is concerned it isn't bad to be a wallflower and a bluestocking. She wants nothing more than to be independent. Her father hasn't made her life easy, and all her mother wants is her to find a husband--any man will do. In order to achieve her goal she comes up with a foolproof plan to achieve her greatest wish. There is only one problem, and a man is at the heart of it. Some secrets can't be kept... Lord Oliver Hunt, the Marquess of Dashville has been plagued with rumors and innuendo for five years, and it's all that dratted Lady X's fault. He made one wrong move in his wayward youth and he's been paying for it ever since. Determined to make the Lady of Whispers see him differently he devises a scheme to make amends to the first lady that Dash slighted. He seeks out Lady Helena for that purpose, but she won't have anything to do with him. Unraveling a secret can be sweet... As they continue to cross paths, desire sparks between them. Their budding romance is tested as secrets are uncovered, and the revelations will either bring them closer together or tear them apart forever. less

Lucas, the Earl of Darcy is jaded, and doesn't believe in love. His father wants him to marry and it's the last thing he desires. He finds himself in a predictament he's unable to extricate himself from, and decides to hide from his problems.  In his travels he crosses paths with the woman who broke his heart and ruined him for love... moreLucas, the Earl of Darcy is jaded, and doesn't believe in love. His father wants him to marry and it's the last thing he desires. He finds himself in a predictament he's unable to extricate himself from, and decides to hide from his problems.  In his travels he crosses paths with the woman who broke his heart and ruined him for love. Forgiveness seems impossible, but as they spend more time together he wonders if perhaps his fate is unavoidable, because she might just be the answer to his all his troubles. less

Charles Lindsay, the Earl of Coventry has big plans. None of them include a wife. His club is his main concern, and the men he's come to respect. He's one of the wickedest rogues in the ton and he makes no apologies for it. That all changes when he meets Lady Abigail Wallace... All the ladies in town adore Coventry, but none of them manage to capture his heart. Can Lady Abigail achieve a feat no other lady has and make the earl fall?

Gregory Cain, The Earl of Shelby doesn't believe in love, more specifically he doesn't believe in it for himself. It's perfectly fine for other people. Scandalous behavior and roguish deeds are in his skill set and he doesn't mind flaunting both. He doesn't get involved with innocents or marriage minded ladies. So when Lady Kaitlin Evans asks him for a kiss he has no choice but to refuse her. Not only is she close to his sister, she's his mentor's niece. She's off limits... moreGregory Cain, The Earl of Shelby doesn't believe in love, more specifically he doesn't believe in it for himself. It's perfectly fine for other people. Scandalous behavior and roguish deeds are in his skill set and he doesn't mind flaunting both. He doesn't get involved with innocents or marriage minded ladies. So when Lady Kaitlin Evans asks him for a kiss he has no choice but to refuse her. Not only is she close to his sister, she's his mentor's niece. She's off limits. So why does he suddenly find her fascinating and kissing her is the one thing he desires more than anything... Lady Kaitlin Evans is an orphan. She lost both of her parents at a young age and went to live with her uncle. She doesn't do well in social gatherings and would much rather become lost in a good book or learn something new. Because of her social awkwardness she's become one of the premier wallflowers...for three straight seasons. She's ready to give up and prepare for spinsterhood. It's less heartbreaking and she can read as much as she wants to without interruption. There is only one thing she wants before she retires from society forever--a kiss from the Earl of Shelby. The scoundrel refuses her though and instead offers to help her find a husband. Kaitlin and Gregory make an agreement, but both have ulterior motives. As they go forward it soon becomes obvious that nothing is going to work as they planned and passion is unleashed in ways neither would have imagined. less

Like most roguish bachelors, Jason Thompson, the Earl of Asthey never plans to marry. He stands by that proclamation until his grandfather’s will is read. If he doesn’t marry in six months, he’ll forfeit his entire inheritance. That wouldn’t bother him much, but without funds, the estates would fall into ruin. He has a hard decision to make, and one that he has no desire to face.Lady Samantha Cain is on the edge of becoming a spinster... moreLike most roguish bachelors, Jason Thompson, the Earl of Asthey never plans to marry. He stands by that proclamation until his grandfather’s will is read. If he doesn’t marry in six months, he’ll forfeit his entire inheritance. That wouldn’t bother him much, but without funds, the estates would fall into ruin. He has a hard decision to make, and one that he has no desire to face.Lady Samantha Cain is on the edge of becoming a spinster. Her brother has blocked every eligible gentleman from courting her. She’d never admit it, but she was glad he did. Her heart has always belonged to one man. The problem is, he has never seen her as a potential wife. When she hears about the issues with his inheritance, she decides that its time for a tiny confession or two. She won’t admit she loves him, but he might be receptive to a marriage of convenience.Asthey wants to turn Samantha down, because he hates the idea of that sort of union with her. She’s the one woman that tempted him to dismiss his notion of marriage. Now, she’s offering herself to him, and he has to discern the best way to handle her delicious offer. less

Collin Evans, the Earl of Frossly is forced to return to his ancestral estate after years of avoiding the responsibility. His estate manager quit and it’s up to him to ensure his servants and tenants don’t suffer from his neglect. He never expected to find a beguiling woman that tempts him beyond reason nearby.After a scandal erupts, Lady Charlotte Rossington is sent to the country to stay with a spinster aunt. What her father fails to realize is that was her goal all along... moreCollin Evans, the Earl of Frossly is forced to return to his ancestral estate after years of avoiding the responsibility. His estate manager quit and it’s up to him to ensure his servants and tenants don’t suffer from his neglect. He never expected to find a beguiling woman that tempts him beyond reason nearby.After a scandal erupts, Lady Charlotte Rossington is sent to the country to stay with a spinster aunt. What her father fails to realize is that was her goal all along. She hates London society and wants to write a novel and the season would prevent that endeavor.While there she crosses paths with the Earl of Frossly. He’s handsome as sin and one of the wickedest rogues she’s ever encountered. She’s drawn to him and ends up in his arms more often than at her writing desk. Giving up on her dream is the last thing she wants, but she might have to choose between it and the one man she can’t live without. less