The Regency Rebels Series by Amanda McCabe

It has been six years since Carmen de Santiago, a Spanish countess, and the Earl of Clifton fell desperately in love and married on a Spanish battlefield. But after a single, passionate night, tragedy separated them -- and now only fate can bring them back together...

When impoverished Alexander Kenton falls deeply in love with Georgina Beaumont, an independently wealthy artist, he learns some difficult lessons about marriage-and money...

Lady Emily Kenton was eight years old the last time she set eyes on David Huntington. She's elated that he has finally returned from India, but now she bears a terrible secret-one that could drive him away forever. Originally published in 2004 HOLT Medallion Winner National Readers' Choice Award Winner "An enjoyable, engrossing romance with memorable characters, a fast-paced plot, and McCabe's trademark touch of wry humor" --Romance Reviews Today