Lords and Undefeated Ladies Series by Judith Lynne

Her mother's scheme with a duke as cold as the devil could transform Selene from a housemaid to a duchess in a matter of days.Selene de Gauer has learned that if she wants to survive, she needs to take what life throws at her, and laugh anyway. A descendant of one of the oldest families in Britain, she's lost her sight, then her father, then her hopes of marriage when her father’s heir left her and her mother destitute... moreHer mother's scheme with a duke as cold as the devil could transform Selene from a housemaid to a duchess in a matter of days.Selene de Gauer has learned that if she wants to survive, she needs to take what life throws at her, and laugh anyway. A descendant of one of the oldest families in Britain, she's lost her sight, then her father, then her hopes of marriage when her father’s heir left her and her mother destitute.Nicholas Hayden, the Duke of Talbourne, learned early in life never to show what he wanted or whom he loved. He takes his role in the House of Lords seriously, and knows how to play one side against the other to get his way. His passion for the housemaid he has rescued and turned into his duchess threatens everything he has built for his life.The Duke of Talbourne ought to be a welcome lifeline, but Selene dares to want a marriage that isn't just for show. If she's going to make a deal with this devil, she has demands of her own. less

Does Anthony's lonely past doom him to a lonely future?He's never breathed a word of who he was before he ran away from home. Now someone knows who he is.Worse, brazen David Castle knows what he likes.Anthony's survived by being what others want him to be. He's given up on finding the grand passion of his dreams. The little girl he took under his wing so long ago has asked for just one more thing: to know the fate of her mother.David Castle is a terrible rake behind that English rose complexion... moreDoes Anthony's lonely past doom him to a lonely future?He's never breathed a word of who he was before he ran away from home. Now someone knows who he is.Worse, brazen David Castle knows what he likes.Anthony's survived by being what others want him to be. He's given up on finding the grand passion of his dreams. The little girl he took under his wing so long ago has asked for just one more thing: to know the fate of her mother.David Castle is a terrible rake behind that English rose complexion. He thinks taking his lumps is a fair exchange for having every indulgence Anthony doesn't: family, neighbors, and pleasure wherever he can. He's never left London before, but he's always game for anything; how hard could it be?When circumstances force Anthony to take David along, they'll both have to decide what would be worse: if they killed each other along the way, or if they fell in love. less

Lord Geoffrey's father wants him out of sight. The heiress is meant for his brother.But no woman overlooks a gentle giant like Geoffrey.And once she gets Geoffrey alone, plans begin to unravel...Geoffrey would rather look after Faircombe's sheep—and geese, and cows—than leave his family. His mother's last wish was that he look after their family, and that's what he's done.But looking after his brother means ensuring Miss Rawle isn't the temptress she seems to be... moreLord Geoffrey's father wants him out of sight. The heiress is meant for his brother.But no woman overlooks a gentle giant like Geoffrey.And once she gets Geoffrey alone, plans begin to unravel...Geoffrey would rather look after Faircombe's sheep—and geese, and cows—than leave his family. His mother's last wish was that he look after their family, and that's what he's done.But looking after his brother means ensuring Miss Rawle isn't the temptress she seems to be. And to be sure of that, he'll have to get much, much closer.Zelda's waited years for some independence. Moving isn't always easy, but she's managed to leave New York and intends to see and do... everything. All it will take is a little marriage. And keeping her distance from Faircombe's great-hearted, broad-shouldered shepherd.A sweet and sensual romance of two people who had to meet each other to find the world at their feet.He Stole the Lady is a historical Regency romance novel with steamy moments and sweet ones, of about 300 pages.It features a big man with an even bigger heart, a woman who loves whiskey and saying what she thinks, an estate full of animals and the icy spring of 1814. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and a Happily Ever After!He Stole the Lady is a standalone book! But fans of the series will appreciate seeing old friends again, along with fresh references to sheep jokes. The author may or may not apologize for the sheep jokes. less

All of London knows Eleanor has a temper, and she's about to lose it. Her father expects her marriage to to be advantageous—for him. It's that or a French nunnery, complete with cold baths and spiders. She's desperate to convince the gentleman she prefers to propose first.Jesper has no time to grieve the loss of his father. Face to face with his own mortality, the new baronet needs an heir. And the first step is to travel to London to find a nice, placid wife... moreAll of London knows Eleanor has a temper, and she's about to lose it. Her father expects her marriage to to be advantageous—for him. It's that or a French nunnery, complete with cold baths and spiders. She's desperate to convince the gentleman she prefers to propose first.Jesper has no time to grieve the loss of his father. Face to face with his own mortality, the new baronet needs an heir. And the first step is to travel to London to find a nice, placid wife.He crosses paths, and wits, with a viscount's daughter who's always ready to spit thorns. But Jesper soon realizes that Eleanor Henry is in more trouble than she knows. He might be a shaggy, shabby baronet, but he's cared for Roseford's people and its wild lands; how hard could it be to help one friendless woman?It's not like they're in danger of falling in love.No Titled Lady is a prequel to the Lords and Undefeated Ladies series, and a perfect place to dive into Judith Lynne's romances! less