Victorian Grand Tour Series by Lisa H. Catmull

She needs to hide. He’s tired of being overlooked. It’s going to be a long two years.Eleanor Barrington has one rule: don’t draw attention to yourself. Her father does that far too often. She has one goal: marry a Peer with enough social status to protect her family from embarrassment. When her father decides on a last-minute Grand Tour, Eleanor finds herself spending time with the one man who cannot help her: a younger son who draws attention to himself everywhere they go... moreShe needs to hide. He’s tired of being overlooked. It’s going to be a long two years.Eleanor Barrington has one rule: don’t draw attention to yourself. Her father does that far too often. She has one goal: marry a Peer with enough social status to protect her family from embarrassment. When her father decides on a last-minute Grand Tour, Eleanor finds herself spending time with the one man who cannot help her: a younger son who draws attention to himself everywhere they go. Her brother’s best friend.As the younger son of an earl, Percy Hauxton has to fight for everything. A Grand Tour is the perfect opportunity to pursue his ambition to work for the Foreign Office. But traveling with Eleanor and her parents wasn’t part of the plan.When circumstances draw them apart and a secret from the past threatens to unravel everything, Eleanor has to rethink her goals and decide one thing. Can she marry for love, or does she need a marriage of convenience? less

She’s engaged to his brother, but he can’t help falling in love anyway.Mining heiress Lucy Maldon is used to getting what she wants. So when her fiancé leaves for a Grand Tour without her, she’s determined to track him down and make him fall in love with her.Her childhood friend, Peter Chelmsford, lives in his brother’s shadow. When he graduates from Cambridge, his brother decides to go on Grand Tour with Peter and leave his bride-to-be behind... moreShe’s engaged to his brother, but he can’t help falling in love anyway.Mining heiress Lucy Maldon is used to getting what she wants. So when her fiancé leaves for a Grand Tour without her, she’s determined to track him down and make him fall in love with her.Her childhood friend, Peter Chelmsford, lives in his brother’s shadow. When he graduates from Cambridge, his brother decides to go on Grand Tour with Peter and leave his bride-to-be behind. Now it’s up to Peter to keep Lucy away from his brother while Walter woos another woman. But can Peter keep Lucy safe and protect his own heart at the same time? And can she ever forgive him for breaking her heart and stealing it at the same time? less

She's sworn she’ll never marry him. He’s sworn to change her mind.Rachel Wickford has vowed to devote her life to nursing, like her heroine, Florence Nightingale. She’d rather avoid the heartache of love, but it’s hard to evade the man who’s already head over heels for her.Colonel Curtis Loughton needs experienced nurses to help Miss Nightingale’s new school, but he needs a wife even more... moreShe's sworn she’ll never marry him. He’s sworn to change her mind.Rachel Wickford has vowed to devote her life to nursing, like her heroine, Florence Nightingale. She’d rather avoid the heartache of love, but it’s hard to evade the man who’s already head over heels for her.Colonel Curtis Loughton needs experienced nurses to help Miss Nightingale’s new school, but he needs a wife even more. He’s willing to wage war to win his true love’s hand, but he’s never encountered opposition like this before. It will take all his ingenuity and grit to prove his devotion.In a battle of wits, with underhanded insubordination on one side and a determined campaign on the other, can anyone claim victory, or will their hearts be the casualties?A stand-alone novel. You can enjoy it on its own, or as part of the series. less

Only one thing stands between Alice Loughton and the man of her dreams: her brother.A stand-alone novel, or you can enjoy it as part of the Victorian Grand Tour Series.Alice has been shy and quiet ever since he met her at age three. When she decides it’s time to marry, there’s only one man for her. The one man who doesn’t frighten her. The only man she can talk to without wanting to run and hide. Her brother’s hired secretary and closest friend... moreOnly one thing stands between Alice Loughton and the man of her dreams: her brother.A stand-alone novel, or you can enjoy it as part of the Victorian Grand Tour Series.Alice has been shy and quiet ever since he met her at age three. When she decides it’s time to marry, there’s only one man for her. The one man who doesn’t frighten her. The only man she can talk to without wanting to run and hide. Her brother’s hired secretary and closest friend.But her brother knows Frederick Kempton too well, and he’s not about to give his consent for a courtship, not when plenty of other men are pursuing Alice, too. And so obedient Alice, who has never broken a rule in her life, is forced to take drastic measures. And she’s dragged Freddie along with her.Can he walk the fine line between loyalty to his oldest friend and a chance to woo the woman he’s secretly loved? less

Spontaneous vs. serious. Young vs. old. As hard as they try, they can’t ignore each other for long.Seventeen-year-old Octavia Shelford tries to live up to her mother’s expectations and dazzle the beau monde and her suitors. Trying to please everyone has her muddled and exhausted, but the one person whose opinion matters the most never seems to approve. She’s spent a year traveling through Europe, trying to avoid him... moreSpontaneous vs. serious. Young vs. old. As hard as they try, they can’t ignore each other for long.Seventeen-year-old Octavia Shelford tries to live up to her mother’s expectations and dazzle the beau monde and her suitors. Trying to please everyone has her muddled and exhausted, but the one person whose opinion matters the most never seems to approve. She’s spent a year traveling through Europe, trying to avoid him.Twenty-nine-year-old Guy Claybury, the Duke of Woodford, knows precisely how he feels about everything and isn’t worried about anyone’s opinion of him. He hasn’t been able to find a fit and proper wife to help run the embassy in Paris, and he has given up on love matches. His only concern is trying to prove that England did not order the assassination attempt on Napoleon III.With the threat of war between France and England, Octavia is forced to stay at the British embassy in Paris until it’s safe to travel again. No matter how hard the duke tries to overlook his attraction to his entirely inappropriate friend, the more she seems determined to solve the riddle that he is.But he cannot allow her to piece together the puzzle his heart has become, because unlocking that secret can only lead to one thing: an unsuitable engagement. less

Spontaneous and serious. Young and old. Opposites clash and attract, but they can’t ignore each other for long.Seventeen-year-old Octavia Shelford tries to live up to her mother’s expectations and dazzle the beau monde and her suitors. Trying to please everyone has her muddled and exhausted, but the one person whose opinion matters the most never seems to approve. She’s spent a year traveling through Europe, trying to avoid him... moreSpontaneous and serious. Young and old. Opposites clash and attract, but they can’t ignore each other for long.Seventeen-year-old Octavia Shelford tries to live up to her mother’s expectations and dazzle the beau monde and her suitors. Trying to please everyone has her muddled and exhausted, but the one person whose opinion matters the most never seems to approve. She’s spent a year traveling through Europe, trying to avoid him.Twenty-nine-year-old Guy Claybury, the Duke of Woodford, knows precisely how he feels about everything and isn’t worried about anyone’s opinion of him. He hasn’t been able to find a fit and proper wife to help run the embassy in Paris, and he has given up on love matches. His only concern is trying to prove that England did not order the assassination attempt on Napoleon III.With the threat of war between France and England, Octavia is forced to stay at the British embassy in Paris until it’s safe to travel again. No matter how hard the duke tries to overlook his attraction to his entirely inappropriate friend, the more she seems determined to solve the riddle that he is.But he cannot allow her to piece together the puzzle his heart has become, because unlocking that secret can only lead to one an unsuitable engagement.This age gap novel is a "sweet" historical romance, which means there are swoony kisses and plenty of yearning, but no spicy scenes. It has both enemies-to-lovers and friends-to-lovers vibes. You might cry as well as laugh, but there's a happily ever after with no cheating. This book can be enjoyed as a stand alone or as part of the Victorian Grand Tour series. less

Lord Arthur Yelverton hasn’t forgotten the woman who refused his first proposal. He’s no longer the eager young puppy who fell in love with every woman in London. He’s devoted himself to his work as an ambassador in Paris.When Lady Agatha arrives in Versailles with her friend, Mrs. Phillips, she hardly recognizes the man she once knew. He’s the complete opposite of everything she expected. Mature, thoughtful, serious, and as handsome as ever... moreLord Arthur Yelverton hasn’t forgotten the woman who refused his first proposal. He’s no longer the eager young puppy who fell in love with every woman in London. He’s devoted himself to his work as an ambassador in Paris.When Lady Agatha arrives in Versailles with her friend, Mrs. Phillips, she hardly recognizes the man she once knew. He’s the complete opposite of everything she expected. Mature, thoughtful, serious, and as handsome as ever.But her refusal to reconsider him is just as ironclad as the resentment Isabella Phillips feels for Mr. Rushworth, who spurned her years ago.Rushworth did not dare stand up to his father and marry the woman he loved, and Isabella has never forgiven him. Now she’s widowed with a young child, burdened with the care of an estate, and she has no inclination to forgive the man who deemed her unworthy so long ago.Is there room in the cramped hunting lodge for a second chance at romance? With a meddling Duchess busy at matchmaking, a Duke determined to help his hapless undersecretaries, a toddling baby, an oversized Great Dane and her litter of pups, and a whole host of misunderstandings, it could be a very, very long two weeks.You can read this as a stand-alone novel or enjoy it as part of the Victorian Grand Tour series. less