Fearless Fairwells Series by Augustine Lang

For years, Kitty Fairwell was stuck on her family’s gloomy estate. Now, she’s started the life of her dreams in London society, dancing at the finest balls and flirting with the most handsome bachelors. She’s even attached a gentleman who seems to adore her—even if his kisses for some reason leave her cold. But when her friend is seduced by a blackguard, Kitty won’t hesitate to put friendship first... moreFor years, Kitty Fairwell was stuck on her family’s gloomy estate. Now, she’s started the life of her dreams in London society, dancing at the finest balls and flirting with the most handsome bachelors. She’s even attached a gentleman who seems to adore her—even if his kisses for some reason leave her cold. But when her friend is seduced by a blackguard, Kitty won’t hesitate to put friendship first. Hiding Louisa in the countryside also gives Kitty the opportunity to catch up with her beloved (if extremely grumpy) brother... and arrange his house to her satisfaction. The life she wants is back in London. So why, every time she talks to her brother’s estate manager, does the country suddenly sound so tempting? Seven years ago, tragedy struck John Stanger’s life. Needing to start fresh, he took a commission in the Army. He should have known that the gentlemen in the upper ranks would never accept a cloth merchant’s son as their equal. At the bloody battle of Albuera, he saved his friend Ned Fairwell’s life. When Ned invited him to manage his estate, he saved John’s soul. Ned isn’t always the most charming man, but their loyalty to each other is unshakable. John wouldn’t endanger his newfound serenity for anything. Especially not the tempting kisses of his best friend’s little sister.... less

Will Fairwell, third son and failed clergyman, is good at whist and managing his family’s fortunes. He is not good at being tall, handsome, or keeping quiet for more than six seconds. Naturally, he’s fallen for the one woman in London who doesn’t want to marry him for his money. He knows a nervy chatterbox like himself has little hope of charming the beautiful, confident Miss Frances MacDougal. But she’s worth being brave for.... Frances MacDougal intends to marry for love—someday... moreWill Fairwell, third son and failed clergyman, is good at whist and managing his family’s fortunes. He is not good at being tall, handsome, or keeping quiet for more than six seconds. Naturally, he’s fallen for the one woman in London who doesn’t want to marry him for his money. He knows a nervy chatterbox like himself has little hope of charming the beautiful, confident Miss Frances MacDougal. But she’s worth being brave for.... Frances MacDougal intends to marry for love—someday. As a girl, she turned down the life of a shopkeeper’s daughter in order to follow the siren call of Shakespeare. Now that she’s a leading lady, she’ll enjoy every second of her success. So the attentions of the rich, respectable, and hilariously awkward Mr Fairwell are a flattering amusement—nothing more! But not even her career can stop her from rushing home when her father’s in need. And when she arrives in Edinburgh to discover her name in the papers as a possible accessory to murder—and the suspected lover of a killer—she’s stunned. All her efforts to guard her reputation have been for naught. She knows she shouldn’t be so very pleased when Mr Fairwell offers to pose as her utterly respectable fiancé. Yet she’s spent an awful lot of time taking care of things by herself. Is it so wrong to want someone she can depend on? And in time, might she accept not just his help—but his hand and his heart? less

Louisa Green, painfully shy, never knew she might be anything other than a wife. Then she committed two of society’s highest sins: she became a gentleman’s mistress—and jilted him on the way to their wedding. In doing so, she lost everything…and unexpectedly gained the first freedom she’s ever known.Ned Fairwell, injured in the battle of Albuera, is barely managing to keep his life together. His reputation as a cranky, reclusive war hero is well-deserved... moreLouisa Green, painfully shy, never knew she might be anything other than a wife. Then she committed two of society’s highest sins: she became a gentleman’s mistress—and jilted him on the way to their wedding. In doing so, she lost everything…and unexpectedly gained the first freedom she’s ever known.Ned Fairwell, injured in the battle of Albuera, is barely managing to keep his life together. His reputation as a cranky, reclusive war hero is well-deserved. But now his incorrigible sister has made him responsible for her shy, ruined, and utterly beautiful friend.It’s bad enough that Miss Green is under his roof, asking for his help to find work.What would be worse is if she leaves.Steam Level: 3 on a scale from 0 to 5. Slow-burn, steamy.Foolish Hope is the third in the Fearless Fairwells series but it can be read as a standalone. less