The Scarlet Salon Series by Jean Wilde

What can a desperate lady do to save her family from financial ruin? Auction her virginity. Emily Price is in desperate need of funds. With her family estate mortgaged and her brother not yet of age, it falls to her to save her family from financial ruin. What is a lady with no money or connections to do? Auction her virginity in London's most elite and notorious brothel. Heir to a baronetcy, James Hughes has always taken his role seriously... moreWhat can a desperate lady do to save her family from financial ruin? Auction her virginity. Emily Price is in desperate need of funds. With her family estate mortgaged and her brother not yet of age, it falls to her to save her family from financial ruin. What is a lady with no money or connections to do? Auction her virginity in London's most elite and notorious brothel. Heir to a baronetcy, James Hughes has always taken his role seriously. To secure his family's position in society, he knows he needs to marry well. But when he finds himself by chance at an auction in the infamous Scarlet Salon, he throws ambition to the wind to bed the lovely Miss Price. After their affair goes public in the biggest gossip rag in town, Emily must choose whether to cast her feelings aside and leave James to pursue his social ambitions, while James must decide if family and duty are worth giving up his chance for love. Content Warning: contains sexual content. less

Isabelle Beaumont may be the most sought-after courtesan in London, but there’s more to this beautiful seductress than meets the eye. Born to nobility, yet consigned to a life on the streets, Isabelle has done more than just survive. Hell truly hath no fury like a lady of society scorned. As the unexpected heir to an Earldom, the last thing Francis Gilbert needs is to become embroiled with the mysterious Belle Beaumont. A battle of wills can only lead to one thing… his inevitable surrender... moreIsabelle Beaumont may be the most sought-after courtesan in London, but there’s more to this beautiful seductress than meets the eye. Born to nobility, yet consigned to a life on the streets, Isabelle has done more than just survive. Hell truly hath no fury like a lady of society scorned. As the unexpected heir to an Earldom, the last thing Francis Gilbert needs is to become embroiled with the mysterious Belle Beaumont. A battle of wills can only lead to one thing… his inevitable surrender. But there’s more than just their hearts at stake. The devil lurks silently in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity to collect his dues. less

Piers Benson is a rarity in Regency London society. He may have the pedigree and education of a member of the peerage, but he makes his living as a high-end courtesan. His roguish good looks and charm have attracted many a wealthy lord to his bed, and yet his spirit has grown restless. When an intriguing proposal offers to take him far away from the city and elite brothel he calls home, he leaps at the opportunity. Caroline Delaval, Baroness Hastings, is desperate for a child... morePiers Benson is a rarity in Regency London society. He may have the pedigree and education of a member of the peerage, but he makes his living as a high-end courtesan. His roguish good looks and charm have attracted many a wealthy lord to his bed, and yet his spirit has grown restless. When an intriguing proposal offers to take him far away from the city and elite brothel he calls home, he leaps at the opportunity. Caroline Delaval, Baroness Hastings, is desperate for a child. The title needs an heir, and if she can’t inspire lust in her marriage bed, then she’s determined to find someone who can. Her discreet inquiries lead her straight to Piers Benson. She quickly learns, however, that it isn’t just her husband Piers plans on seducing. No stranger to threesomes, Piers finds himself unusually drawn to his newest patrons. But before he can fully explore this budding relationship, a sinister plot threatens to upheave all of their lives. As he works to unravel this scheme, Piers finds himself embarking on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and love. less

Lady Victoria Gilbert is in the market for a husband. Considered to be quite on the shelf, she desperately wants a family and home of her own. But that doesn’t mean she’ll accept the advances of the charismatic yet obnoxious Mr. Blake Hall. Blake Hall, the nouveau riche son of a mill tycoon, is in no need of a wife. After being spurned in love because of his lack of pedigree, he’s sworn off the debutantes of London high society... moreLady Victoria Gilbert is in the market for a husband. Considered to be quite on the shelf, she desperately wants a family and home of her own. But that doesn’t mean she’ll accept the advances of the charismatic yet obnoxious Mr. Blake Hall. Blake Hall, the nouveau riche son of a mill tycoon, is in no need of a wife. After being spurned in love because of his lack of pedigree, he’s sworn off the debutantes of London high society. But Lady Victoria is no simpering miss and her barbed tongue has him torn between wanting to kiss her and throttle her. After a failed plot lands them in a compromising position, the thin line between love and hate blurs sinfully for this unlikely pair. Embark on this journey of romance, which goes to prove that there’s always a second chance to make a first impression. less

Can a plain spinster with few prospects inspire a peacock dandy to look beneath the surface? At the precarious age of twenty-five, Jane Mayfield can’t compete with the fresh-faced debutantes with their generous dowries. Still, she’s determined to make an advantageous love match before the end of the London season. Alexander Gordon, the Earl of Norwich, has spent his life searching for a truth that's often evaded him... moreCan a plain spinster with few prospects inspire a peacock dandy to look beneath the surface? At the precarious age of twenty-five, Jane Mayfield can’t compete with the fresh-faced debutantes with their generous dowries. Still, she’s determined to make an advantageous love match before the end of the London season. Alexander Gordon, the Earl of Norwich, has spent his life searching for a truth that's often evaded him. He’s finally come to realize that the loneliness plaguing him can only be remedied by love and family. Upon venturing into the marriage mart, he encounters the plain yet charming Miss Mayfield. While she captures his attention, she’s far from the ideal match he had in mind. When a case of mistaken identity lands them in the clutches of a professional criminal, they find themselves imprisoned with little chance of escape. A tentative alliance blossoms into enrapturing romance, but once they’re freed Jane’s heart faces a far more wrenching plight. Will Alexander still ache for her as he once did? Or was the passion between them an illusion borne from their harrowing experience? less