The Henningtons Series by Camille Oster

Caius Hennington, now Lord Warwick, has spent years in the Far East serving the Queen’s interests, until his uncle’s death draws him home to claim his estate and title. Returning to English shores involves the task that had driven him to leave in the first place, dealing with the untrue wife he’d discarded. A divorce would not be a pleasant affair, but distractions would no longer serve. To Eliza Hennington, her marriage had been unhappy until devastating accusations had destroyed it... moreCaius Hennington, now Lord Warwick, has spent years in the Far East serving the Queen’s interests, until his uncle’s death draws him home to claim his estate and title. Returning to English shores involves the task that had driven him to leave in the first place, dealing with the untrue wife he’d discarded. A divorce would not be a pleasant affair, but distractions would no longer serve. To Eliza Hennington, her marriage had been unhappy until devastating accusations had destroyed it. To build a new life for herself, she’d built a business supplying educational material to charity schools, a business now under threat from a protracted and public divorce. Her business would likely not survive the impending storm. less

Protecting her family is of utmost priority for Miss Octavia Hennington, particularly from Lord Fortescue, who has made his interest quite clear in her brother’s wife, Eliza. Both her brothers refuse to take the threat seriously, clearly not seeing how charming the man could be. If they aren’t going to chase him away, Octavia will have to take the task on. It seems every man comes to the point where they long for family and stability, but finding the right woman isn’t an easy task... moreProtecting her family is of utmost priority for Miss Octavia Hennington, particularly from Lord Fortescue, who has made his interest quite clear in her brother’s wife, Eliza. Both her brothers refuse to take the threat seriously, clearly not seeing how charming the man could be. If they aren’t going to chase him away, Octavia will have to take the task on. It seems every man comes to the point where they long for family and stability, but finding the right woman isn’t an easy task. He’s not one to interfere in another’s marriage, but he could not help if men ruined their own marriages. Eliza Hennington’s quiet strength is admirable, and she’s worth waiting for in case her husband’s heart grows faint again. A leopard didn’t change its spots, after all. Annoyingly, the man’s assertive sister is adamant on blocking his every step. less

Julius Hennington got exactly what he’d bargained for in his marriage—an heir, advancement in the family fortunes and unprecedented connections. What he hadn’t gotten was happiness, nor what constituted an actual marriage. In fact, his wife, who had always been enamored with royalty, had taken up with an Italian prince somewhere on the continent. In all, he didn’t regret the choices he’d made... moreJulius Hennington got exactly what he’d bargained for in his marriage—an heir, advancement in the family fortunes and unprecedented connections. What he hadn’t gotten was happiness, nor what constituted an actual marriage. In fact, his wife, who had always been enamored with royalty, had taken up with an Italian prince somewhere on the continent. In all, he didn’t regret the choices he’d made. They had served the family name and that was of primary importance, even as his wife was now pressing him for a divorce. Portrait commissions wasn’t work that Jane Brightly loved, but they paid handsomely. Typically they involved people she didn’t particularly like, or who were in any way interesting, and her impression of Lord Hennington was no different—a man she recalled meeting briefly some years before when she’d work for the charity school supply business run by her friend, Lady Warwick. Julius Hennington hadn’t been terribly welcoming then, but the man she met now was sterner and more solemn. Efficient, might be the better way of describing him. Closed off, even, and it made it hard to catch the light she sought in people’s eyes. With him, she couldn’t see it, and that bothered her. less