The Hope Clinic Series by Trisha Messmer

He never wanted renown. She longed to be free. Pressured by forces beyond their control, will they give in to forbidden desire?England, 1823. After establishing a successful practice in America, Dr. Harry Radcliffe swore he wouldn’t set foot on British soil again. But when he’s named the Duke of Ashton after his callous brother’s sudden death, he begrudgingly returns to the pretentious world he detests... moreHe never wanted renown. She longed to be free. Pressured by forces beyond their control, will they give in to forbidden desire?England, 1823. After establishing a successful practice in America, Dr. Harry Radcliffe swore he wouldn’t set foot on British soil again. But when he’s named the Duke of Ashton after his callous brother’s sudden death, he begrudgingly returns to the pretentious world he detests. And his pledge to his dying mother to find a wife is thrown into chaos when he meets his stunning sister-in-law.Margaret Radcliffe finally escaped her abusive marriage. Yet her late husband’s final cruel act left her penniless, with her only option to remarry … the one thing she vowed she’d never do again. But the new duke’s startlingly familiar features awaken yearnings she thought long-forgotten, dangling the heartbreaking whisper of a passion impossible to fulfill.Although convinced the accusations that she murdered her husband are only salacious gossip, Harry's real torment comes when he wishes for a union that would make them outcasts. But even when they finally submit to their simmering attraction, Margaret’s dream of happily-ever-after may be derailed by society’s schemes.Can a scandalous affair turn into a lifetime of love?The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma is the suspenseful first book in The Hope Clinic Regency romance series. If you like swoon-worthy heroes, uplifting humor, and heroines beating the odds, then you’ll adore Trisha Messmer’s tale of tortured hearts.Buy The Reluctant Duke's Dilemma to join a couple’s search for connection today! less

He thinks she's a bossy shrew. She thinks he's rude beyond measure. It's hate at first sight.England, 1823: Dr. Oliver Somersby is a man caught between two worlds, longing to be accepted—somewhere. The illegitimate son of a wealthy aristocrat and a Romani mother, he carries his shame in secret. Unwilling to commit to a relationship for fear of discovery, the high-and-mighty widow, Camilla Denby, is the last person with whom he'd wish an attachment. If only she would stay out of his thoughts... moreHe thinks she's a bossy shrew. She thinks he's rude beyond measure. It's hate at first sight.England, 1823: Dr. Oliver Somersby is a man caught between two worlds, longing to be accepted—somewhere. The illegitimate son of a wealthy aristocrat and a Romani mother, he carries his shame in secret. Unwilling to commit to a relationship for fear of discovery, the high-and-mighty widow, Camilla Denby, is the last person with whom he'd wish an attachment. If only she would stay out of his thoughts.Years after losing her great love at Waterloo, Camilla is ready to risk her heart again. If only she could find a man who stirs her blood as passionately as her deceased husband. Certainly not that exasperatingly arrogant new doctor. But when she discovers he's the captivating man she met at the masquerade, she's forced to confront her feelings.As they're continually thrown unwittingly into each other's paths, their protective masks are slowly discarded. And they each learn first impressions are often made in haste. But will Oliver's secret parentage be too great for Camilla to accept, and if discovered, will it threaten his very life?As they fight their way to each other, will they overcome their prejudices to find a lifetime of love?A Doctor for Lady Denby is the exciting second book in The Hope Clinic Regency romance series. If you love brooding, but soft-hearted heroes and strong-willed, capable heroines, you'll love Trisha Messmer's enemies to lovers tale of destined souls. less

A viscount whose life is governed by rules. A bluestocking who circumvents them. What will break first... his principles or her heart?Laurence Townsend, Viscount Montgomery, enjoys his well-ordered, structured life. Yet he craves a love match like those of his closest friends. And after encountering a scientifically minded woman at a masquerade, his hope soars... if only he knew her identity.Beatrix Marbry has two great loves: Laurence Townsend and science... moreA viscount whose life is governed by rules. A bluestocking who circumvents them. What will break first... his principles or her heart?Laurence Townsend, Viscount Montgomery, enjoys his well-ordered, structured life. Yet he craves a love match like those of his closest friends. And after encountering a scientifically minded woman at a masquerade, his hope soars... if only he knew her identity.Beatrix Marbry has two great loves: Laurence Townsend and science. When Bea is faced with an unwanted marriage proposal, her scheme to extract herself goes awry with unexpected consequences. Now everything she’s ever wanted is within her grasp... but for all the wrong reasons.As the two grow closer, secrets and an impetuous wager could implode their budding relationship. Will their desire to protect each other from the truth bring these two awkward soulmates together or tear them apart? less

Saving her reputation, he lost his heart.Timothy Marry has sworn off love. Once he takes up his position as a physician at the Hope Clinic in the East End of London, he knows he’ll need a wife who’s beyond reproach. But the last thing he wants or needs is passion that clouds the mind and leads to heartbreak.Priscilla Pratt left London in disgrace after her failed attempt to lure the Duke of Ashton to the altar... moreSaving her reputation, he lost his heart.Timothy Marry has sworn off love. Once he takes up his position as a physician at the Hope Clinic in the East End of London, he knows he’ll need a wife who’s beyond reproach. But the last thing he wants or needs is passion that clouds the mind and leads to heartbreak.Priscilla Pratt left London in disgrace after her failed attempt to lure the Duke of Ashton to the altar. Now exiled in the northern countryside, her only marriageable prospect is a dull, judgmental curate. And gone is her hope of finding a man who gazes at her with eyes filled with passion.Meeting on a country road, the two take shelter in an abandoned cottage during a snowstorm. Sparks fly between them, but Priscilla gives Timothy a false name to avoid judgment. They part ways, each thinking they will never cross paths again.Reunited in London, Timothy discovers Priscilla’s true identity, and she pleads with him to help her save her reputation and find a suitable husband. With each prospect it becomes clear that the only man he desires to see her with is himself.And that simply will not do. less

He’s no one’s hero . . . until he’s hersLord Nash Talbot’s reputation as a rake keeps him free from the parson’s mousetrap, just the way he likes it. Until his marquess brother issues an find an aristocratic bride, or he’ll cut the purse strings. But Nash’s plan to escape his brother’s dictate unravels when an American bluestocking stumbles into his life.Past mistakes have taught Adalyn Lovelace that trusting the wrong man results in devastating consequences... moreHe’s no one’s hero . . . until he’s hersLord Nash Talbot’s reputation as a rake keeps him free from the parson’s mousetrap, just the way he likes it. Until his marquess brother issues an find an aristocratic bride, or he’ll cut the purse strings. But Nash’s plan to escape his brother’s dictate unravels when an American bluestocking stumbles into his life.Past mistakes have taught Adalyn Lovelace that trusting the wrong man results in devastating consequences. Yet, against the advice of friends to avoid Nash, she is inextricably drawn to him. And the vulnerability she senses beneath his carefully crafted façade resurrects passions that had previously been her undoing.With each stolen encounter, they fall deeper in love. But the investment that will secure Nash’s financial freedom lies in England, and Adalyn has promised to return to Boston with her widowed father. As they struggle to find a solution and happiness is in reach, a past paramour of Nash’s could rip it all away. less