Properly Spanked Legacy Series by Annabel Joseph

Lady Ophelia’s voice is so lovely, so incomparable, she’s permitted to break convention and appear on the London stage. The young ingenue has more admirers than she realizes, but after long years cloistered at a Viennese music school, she has no idea how society’s games of courtship and seduction are played. The Marquess of Wescott is prone to bucking convention too—not always in a good way... moreLady Ophelia’s voice is so lovely, so incomparable, she’s permitted to break convention and appear on the London stage. The young ingenue has more admirers than she realizes, but after long years cloistered at a Viennese music school, she has no idea how society’s games of courtship and seduction are played. The Marquess of Wescott is prone to bucking convention too—not always in a good way. He and his friends are frequent subjects of gossip for their rakish behavior, like their regular forays to Pearl’s Emporium, where lovers of discipline explore risqué fantasies in secret rooms. Wescott and Ophelia’s fates collide on a dry autumn night, when a fast-moving fire strands them together on the outskirts of London. As the sun rises, they learn convention can only be stretched so far. They’re obliged to wed in a quick, quiet ceremony, and embark upon married life as little more than strangers. From the start, their dueling personalities tangle into knots of frustration and regret. But marriage is marriage, and they must learn to live with one another. Lord Wescott tries to bring his wife into line using the disciplinary tactics he’s honed over the years, but Ophelia’s not so easily tamed. She’s a stubborn soul, determined to resist her husband at every turn. Life is not an opera, and love is not easy. For Wescott and Ophelia, the battle has only begun…. less

Lord Townsend’s been skulking about France for weeks, having fled London with a broken heart. Why’d he have to lose the love of his life, the beautiful Lady Ophelia? And to his damned best friend? If he can’t have Ophelia, he’ll have vengeance. He vows retribution upon Lord Wescott and returns from France with a solid plan. A solid plan that swiftly goes awry... moreLord Townsend’s been skulking about France for weeks, having fled London with a broken heart. Why’d he have to lose the love of his life, the beautiful Lady Ophelia? And to his damned best friend? If he can’t have Ophelia, he’ll have vengeance. He vows retribution upon Lord Wescott and returns from France with a solid plan. A solid plan that swiftly goes awry. Lady Jane McConall is minding her business—and her small winter garden—when she learns she’s to wed the devastatingly handsome Marquess of Townsend. Goodness, who on earth would refuse? She vows to be the very best wife to this dark, mysterious man, to make him love her even though they’re little more than strangers. She doesn’t realize yet that her prospective husband nurtures a long-standing affinity for order and discipline. Nor does she realize a plot is afoot, a plot that will come undone at the worst possible time. .. less

The Viscount Marlow’s got a reputation for wildness and wicked behavior. He’s earned the nickname “Mad Marlow” through years of determined vice, but now he’s in love with his friend’s sister, the glitteringly pure Lady Rosalind. She’s kind, polite, obedient, and well-respected—in short, everything he’ll never be. Whispered promises and a secret kiss lead to a marriage proposal, one her protective parents dismiss out of hand... moreThe Viscount Marlow’s got a reputation for wildness and wicked behavior. He’s earned the nickname “Mad Marlow” through years of determined vice, but now he’s in love with his friend’s sister, the glitteringly pure Lady Rosalind. She’s kind, polite, obedient, and well-respected—in short, everything he’ll never be. Whispered promises and a secret kiss lead to a marriage proposal, one her protective parents dismiss out of hand. That should be the end of their provocative love affair, but instead, it’s the beginning of a journey fraught with deceit and danger, and passionate disciplinary sessions for a young woman Marlow fears he’ll never deserve…. less

The Earl of Augustine is the last of his friends to hold out on marriage, though he knows he must give in soon. After years pining for his heart’s love, Felicity, he’s considered a less-than-ideal prospect, and his whispered reputation as a rakehell disciplinarian doesn’t help. At least he’s not having troubles like Wescott’s youngest sister, the mysteriously perceptive Lady Elizabeth, who’s suffered three broken engagements on her way to nuptial bliss. Alas, such bliss is not guaranteed... moreThe Earl of Augustine is the last of his friends to hold out on marriage, though he knows he must give in soon. After years pining for his heart’s love, Felicity, he’s considered a less-than-ideal prospect, and his whispered reputation as a rakehell disciplinarian doesn’t help. At least he’s not having troubles like Wescott’s youngest sister, the mysteriously perceptive Lady Elizabeth, who’s suffered three broken engagements on her way to nuptial bliss. Alas, such bliss is not guaranteed. August finds himself compelled to play the hero when her fourth engagement ends with spectacular cruelty before all their family and friends. Their hasty marriage of convenience solves problems for Elizabeth and August, yes, but creates problems too. For August knows he can never reveal the depth of his debauched hungers to someone so innocent and vulnerable, lest he hurt her even more than she’s already been hurt…. less