The Nightingales Series by Sheri Humphreys

WOMEN SHOULD BE... The end of the Crimean War brings Victoria Thorne home to face a society that frowns on women with brains, education and experience, especially one who could be a physician. Though she proves herself a skilled nurse, Victoria finds she is no where near as revered as her namesake. And worse, she is falling for her patient’s betrothed brother, the Earl of Cheriton... moreWOMEN SHOULD BE... The end of the Crimean War brings Victoria Thorne home to face a society that frowns on women with brains, education and experience, especially one who could be a physician. Though she proves herself a skilled nurse, Victoria finds she is no where near as revered as her namesake. And worse, she is falling for her patient’s betrothed brother, the Earl of Cheriton. CHERISHED Buckling to the pressure of his position, Robb Merrick, Earl of Cheriton, becomes engaged to a darling of society. Yet, to his great consternation, he finds himself captivated by his brother’s nurse. She makes Robb feel alive, instead of choked by his title and position. He craves the freedom to pledge his love and loyalty, but ending his betrothal means entangling them all in a horrendous scandal. He is an honorable gentleman; Robb can’t break his vow. Yet if he doesn’t, all hope of happiness is lost. less

A nurse and a countess? Impossible!After serving as her physician father’s assistant, then working as one of Florence Nightingale’s cadre during the Crimea War, nurse Victoria Thorne returns home not only with knowledge and experience befitting a medical man, but a shocking air of command as well. It’s no surprise to find her skills are valued in an emergency, or caring for the sick, but by many she’s regarded as a pariah... moreA nurse and a countess? Impossible!After serving as her physician father’s assistant, then working as one of Florence Nightingale’s cadre during the Crimea War, nurse Victoria Thorne returns home not only with knowledge and experience befitting a medical man, but a shocking air of command as well. It’s no surprise to find her skills are valued in an emergency, or caring for the sick, but by many she’s regarded as a pariah. Making matters even worse, she can’t seem to resist her attraction to a man completely her patient’s betrothed brother, the Earl of Cheriton.To the world, Robben Merrick, Earl of Cheriton, has all a man could desire, but to Robb, he’s spent his life cocooned and set apart by his title. He’d hoped marriage and family would give him the satisfaction he’d always craved, yet even after winning the hand of the reigning belle of the season he’s far from content. Now, in love with his brother’s nurse, he’s caught in an inescapable snare. Ending his betrothal means entangling them all in scandal. He’s an honorable man, but how can he keep his vow when doing so means destroying all hope of happiness?**New cover and author’s note. Novel content did not change“As refreshing as it is realistic.”—Kirkus Reviews on A Hero to Hold, named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2016 less

James Merrick, former cavalry officer, is determined to regain everything he lost in the Crimea. His health, his confidence, his future. And most important of all, the woman he never stopped loving, Rosemary Forestal. Rosemary loved Jamie before he deployed, and now that he’s home, wants them committed. He wants that, too, but first there are new skills to learn, and the rebuilding of his physical strength. He’s dismayed to discover his recovery efforts are driving a wedge between them... moreJames Merrick, former cavalry officer, is determined to regain everything he lost in the Crimea. His health, his confidence, his future. And most important of all, the woman he never stopped loving, Rosemary Forestal. Rosemary loved Jamie before he deployed, and now that he’s home, wants them committed. He wants that, too, but first there are new skills to learn, and the rebuilding of his physical strength. He’s dismayed to discover his recovery efforts are driving a wedge between them. Or perhaps it’s something—or someone—else.Her first love has reappeared, and he can offer more than Jamie ever could. Jamie’s a younger son who has taken up estate management, an ex-soldier who’ll never be quite the man he once was. And the man from Rosemary’s past...is a prince. **New cover. Novella content did not change.“As refreshing as it is realistic.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Hero to Hold, named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2016 less

The right thing to do is refuse her love,even though it’s the one thing that might save him.Nightingale nurses aren’t allowed romantic associations, but the mandate doesn’t concern Elissa Lockwood. After all, she’s in Turkey to care for wounded British soldiers, not fall in love. But then she meets the capable, compassionate, andself-sacrificing surgeon Cameron MacKay, and forgets to guard her heart. When their romance is discovered, Elissa is discharged and sent home in disgrace... moreThe right thing to do is refuse her love,even though it’s the one thing that might save him.Nightingale nurses aren’t allowed romantic associations, but the mandate doesn’t concern Elissa Lockwood. After all, she’s in Turkey to care for wounded British soldiers, not fall in love. But then she meets the capable, compassionate, andself-sacrificing surgeon Cameron MacKay, and forgets to guard her heart. When their romance is discovered, Elissa is discharged and sent home in disgrace. A letter from Cam finishes upending her world.Cameron MacKay has given on surgery, on himself, on life. For a short while Elissa’s love convinced him he’d finally earned redemption for his unforgiveable mistake, but soon life reminded him that such ideas were hopeless dreams. When Elissa begins working at the same hospital as Cam, he wants to do the right reject her love and ignore her refusal to give up on him. Their problems seem insurmountable. Then a man with a soul-consuming grudge puts both their lives in jeopardy. less