The Duchess's Investigative Society Series by Samantha Holt

A duke's daughter must be prepared for whatever life—and love—throws her way...Lady Cassandra Fallon is finally ready to take control of her life and join her late mother's investigative society. She's more than confident she can do the job—even when her first case involves a potentially deadly scandal. What she's not quite prepared for is her brother's attractive (and increasingly distracting) friend acting as her self-appointed bodyguard.. moreA duke's daughter must be prepared for whatever life—and love—throws her way...Lady Cassandra Fallon is finally ready to take control of her life and join her late mother's investigative society. She's more than confident she can do the job—even when her first case involves a potentially deadly scandal. What she's not quite prepared for is her brother's attractive (and increasingly distracting) friend acting as her self-appointed bodyguard...When Lord Luke promised his best friend he'd keep an eye on Cassie, he meant it. But the brazen and entirely too alluring woman she's become is a far cry from the mischievous, freckled girl she used to be. Luke knows a lowly viscount has no business longing for (or touching) a duke's daughter. But against all reason...he does...She craves independence. He only craves her. An epic battle of the sexes is at hand. But will love be enough to get them to happily ever after? Cassie and Luke will soon find out... less

Solving a murder is dangerous business. So is falling in love…Lady Chastity Fallon will not stand idly by while her sister is suspected of murder. Since no one wants to help, she’ll take matters into her own hands. The plan? Simple. She’ll disguise herself as a servant and investigate... moreSolving a murder is dangerous business. So is falling in love…Lady Chastity Fallon will not stand idly by while her sister is suspected of murder. Since no one wants to help, she’ll take matters into her own hands. The plan? Simple. She’ll disguise herself as a servant and investigate. But when her ruse leads her to the enigmatic Lord Kendall, Chastity soon realizes nothing in her life will ever be simple again…As much as Valentine would like to ignore the scheming beauty who claims to be a servant, he simply can’t. He needs her. Bringing his footman’s killer to justice would be impossible without her, because the vivacious Chastity can do what he can’t—talk to people and gain their trust. So, he’ll accept the chaos she brings into his life. Accepting her into his heart, however, is another matter entirely…Fortunately for Chastity and Valentine, intrigue has a way of putting lovers on the path to happily ever after. But first, they’ve got a killer to catch… Temptations of a Duke's Daughter, book two in the The Duchess's Investigative Society series, is a light, sexy, opposites attract, regency historical romance full of suspense, emotion, and fun banter. Download today and get ready to fall in love with your next favorite series. less

She wanted adventure. He’s about to give her that and so much more...Lady Demeter Fallon cannot help but want more from life. Now almost a spinster, she’s spent so long in the shadows of her sisters that the desire to do something exciting is nearly driving her mad. Which might explain what she’s doing when he finds her...Jacob Blake certainly didn’t expect to find a lady in disguise gambling, but he knows a fortuitous turn of fate when he sees it... moreShe wanted adventure. He’s about to give her that and so much more...Lady Demeter Fallon cannot help but want more from life. Now almost a spinster, she’s spent so long in the shadows of her sisters that the desire to do something exciting is nearly driving her mad. Which might explain what she’s doing when he finds her...Jacob Blake certainly didn’t expect to find a lady in disguise gambling, but he knows a fortuitous turn of fate when he sees it. Demeter is in a perfect position to help him investigate the charming liar who’s laid claim to his aunt’s estate. The plan is in place. Now all he’ll have to do is figure out how to keep his hands off his lovely new accomplice.When a wallflower and a rake team up on a secret mission, can happily ever after be far behind?Demeter and Jacob are about to find out... less

They’ll work together, but love is not part of the plan. Or so they assumed… Men have no interest in Eleanor, and she has no interest in them. The handsome rake who spends entirely too much time trying to charm and seduce her is no exception. Which makes it all the more frustrating that she must now work with him to determine who is attempting to ruin her sister’s wedding… Lord Oliver Hart, Viscount Ashford hasn’t a clue what he did to make an enemy of Ellie... moreThey’ll work together, but love is not part of the plan. Or so they assumed… Men have no interest in Eleanor, and she has no interest in them. The handsome rake who spends entirely too much time trying to charm and seduce her is no exception. Which makes it all the more frustrating that she must now work with him to determine who is attempting to ruin her sister’s wedding… Lord Oliver Hart, Viscount Ashford hasn’t a clue what he did to make an enemy of Ellie. But he has no doubt he’ll win her over eventually. For now, he’ll focus on uncovering who has been trying to sabotage his best friend’s wedding. And if the investigation also helps him win over his prickly little wallflower…all the better. When a dedicated spinster and a confirmed bachelor join forces to solve a mystery, is happily ever after even a possibility? less

The only thing darker than his reputation is his desire for her…From homeless street thief to business owner, Charlotte Bailey has come a long way. Which makes it all the more distressing when an old friend arrives, asking her for the impossible. She never thought refusing him would put her life in danger. And she certainly wasn’t prepared for a sinfully attractive rake with a past darker than her own to step into the role of her protector... moreThe only thing darker than his reputation is his desire for her…From homeless street thief to business owner, Charlotte Bailey has come a long way. Which makes it all the more distressing when an old friend arrives, asking her for the impossible. She never thought refusing him would put her life in danger. And she certainly wasn’t prepared for a sinfully attractive rake with a past darker than her own to step into the role of her protector. But, here she is…Peregrine Morgan can’t abide a mystery—and the lovely Charlotte is indeed a mystery. Initially, he thought she was involved with the dangerous criminal he’d been hunting. But now, he’s not sure of anything. He has no idea why he feels so compelled to rescue her. Even more perplexing is his desire to keep her by his side (and in his bed) even after the threat has passed…With danger lurking around every corner, will Charlotte be able to put her faith in Peregrine—and in love—when it matters the most? Or will happily ever after remain elusive for this reluctant heroine and her unlikely hero?Lovers of historical romance will adore this suspenseful, lovers across the divide, steamy regency tale. less

Lady Clementine Musgrave had no intention of getting roped into her cousins’ investigative society. But that doesn’t mean she can let the mystery of the sighting of a dead man go unsolved. The fact that the man just happens to be the uncle of her greatest enemy, the loathsome (and unfairly handsome) man who helped get her family cut from society, only makes the intrigue more delicious…The Marquis of Rochdale doesn’t have time for ghost stories... moreLady Clementine Musgrave had no intention of getting roped into her cousins’ investigative society. But that doesn’t mean she can let the mystery of the sighting of a dead man go unsolved. The fact that the man just happens to be the uncle of her greatest enemy, the loathsome (and unfairly handsome) man who helped get her family cut from society, only makes the intrigue more delicious…The Marquis of Rochdale doesn’t have time for ghost stories. Roman’s focus needs to remain on protecting his title and arranging an advantageous marriage, not on helping Clementine solve a supposed mystery. They’re complete opposites, she hates him, and she’s entirely unsuitable. But for some reason, that all slips his mind when she’s in his arms… He can’t afford a scandal. Her life is nothing but scandalous. Can Clementine and Roman find a way to overcome their differences and carve out a path to happily ever after? Possibly. But first, they’ll have to figure out why a dead man is wandering the streets of Bath…Opposites attract in this steamy enemies to lovers Regency story. If you loved the Duke's daughters, you'll adore their cousins, the scandalous Musgraves! less

Mortal danger might not ruin their friendship. But falling in love at Christmas most certainly could...Violet Musgrave is used to heartbreak. The string of men who've let her down over the years made sure of that. So, she has no intention of falling for her handsome best friend, an unrepentant rake she adores. Being alone would be much safer. Or so she thought...Duke Cameron knows he can never be the kind of man Violet deserves. He's just not built for happily ever after endings... moreMortal danger might not ruin their friendship. But falling in love at Christmas most certainly could...Violet Musgrave is used to heartbreak. The string of men who've let her down over the years made sure of that. So, she has no intention of falling for her handsome best friend, an unrepentant rake she adores. Being alone would be much safer. Or so she thought...Duke Cameron knows he can never be the kind of man Violet deserves. He's just not built for happily ever after endings. Strictly avoiding romantic entanglements is the only rule he's ever followed. But lately, when he's with Violet, he can't help wondering if it's time to tear that rule asunder once and for all...When Duke and Violet find themselves embroiled in a mystery that endangers all they hold dear, their feelings for each other will be put to the ultimate test. But when it matters most, will the promise of forever prove worth the potential cost to their friendship—and their hearts? Loves of a Earl's Daughter is a festive romance with a dash of mystery and a lot of steam between two people who are perfect for one another but can't quite find a way to be together. less

A history of scandal might be the only thing these opposites have in common…Lady Ivy Musgrave wasn’t especially surprised when a case of mistaken identity led to her near ruination. After all, scandal seems to be her birthright. What did come as a shock, however, was the scarred, wounded soldier who came to her rescue…and her overwhelming attraction to him…Lord Cillian Murphy had no desire to be anyone’s hero. But that didn’t mean he’d abandon the lovely Ivy in her time of need... moreA history of scandal might be the only thing these opposites have in common…Lady Ivy Musgrave wasn’t especially surprised when a case of mistaken identity led to her near ruination. After all, scandal seems to be her birthright. What did come as a shock, however, was the scarred, wounded soldier who came to her rescue…and her overwhelming attraction to him…Lord Cillian Murphy had no desire to be anyone’s hero. But that didn’t mean he’d abandon the lovely Ivy in her time of need. Their arranged marriage was an obligation he’d just have to live with. Falling in love with his new bride, though, was entirely out of the question…It’s not long before Ivy learns there’s more to her brooding husband than meets the eye—and Cillian learns that happily ever after with Ivy might be possible after all. But when an enemy from Cillian’s past threatens the delicate bonds he’s started to form with Ivy, can their marriage—and hearts—survive the fallout? Seductions of an Earl's Daughter involves a soldier with an unexpected title and a shy wallflower seem an unlikely combination in this steamy historical romance. If you love arranged marriages, mystery, a brooding hero and a little danger, be sure to purchase today! less

She's not about to let him steal anything else from her...least of all her heart... Lady Lilly Musgrave is strong, capable, and utterly unconcerned with what society thinks of her. So, when her newly inherited horse is stolen, hunting down the culprits seems only natural. Her first suspect is obviously the man who wanted the horse more than she did—an arrogant, unfairly handsome rake with an even more scandalous reputation than her own... Lord August Beresford is a great many things... moreShe's not about to let him steal anything else from her...least of all her heart... Lady Lilly Musgrave is strong, capable, and utterly unconcerned with what society thinks of her. So, when her newly inherited horse is stolen, hunting down the culprits seems only natural. Her first suspect is obviously the man who wanted the horse more than she did—an arrogant, unfairly handsome rake with an even more scandalous reputation than her own... Lord August Beresford is a great many things. But he's most certainly not a thief. He should let her go off on her fool's errand alone...but he can't. So, he'll do whatever is necessary to protect her while she's investigating the crime. He will not, however, do anything foolish along the way...like fall for the prickly beauty... It's not long before Lilly realizes there's more to August than meets the eye—and she likes everything she's seeing. Unfortunately, persuading him to trust her with his dark secrets won't be easy. Good thing she was never one to walk away from a challenge...or love... less

The most scandalous Musgrave is back in town… ‘Dante’ Musgrave, Viscount Southwick, has finally returned to England after years of outrunning scandal throughout all of Europe. Unfortunately, scandal has a way of finding him and he can’t seem to escape it this Christmas. A solution is offered the form of a ruined young woman in the wilds of the English countryside. It seems simple enough—wed the girl, save her reputation, and fashion himself a new status as a staid married man... moreThe most scandalous Musgrave is back in town… ‘Dante’ Musgrave, Viscount Southwick, has finally returned to England after years of outrunning scandal throughout all of Europe. Unfortunately, scandal has a way of finding him and he can’t seem to escape it this Christmas. A solution is offered the form of a ruined young woman in the wilds of the English countryside. It seems simple enough—wed the girl, save her reputation, and fashion himself a new status as a staid married man. There’s one catch though—he has to persuade said ruined woman to accept his proposal. And that’s made all the more difficult when he meets her twin sister. Maddie is used to doing her duty and ignoring all desire for adventure and excitement. When her sister Phoebe finds herself caught in a situation Maddie blames herself for, it seems only right Maddie try to fix things. The arrival of Lord Southwick will save the family from ruin and ensure her sister’s future. Now all she needs to do is persuade the ridiculously attractive viscount Phoebe is worth fighting for. Not an easy take when she wishes he was fighting for her. All he’s ever known is scandal. She’s about to get caught up in one. Can they resist the pull between them long enough to save them both from ruin or will this instant attraction prove to be the downfall of them both? Christmas with a Son's Earl is a steamy Regency Christmas romance that can be read as a standalone. If you love reformed rakes and forbidden romance, you'll adore this romantic Christmas story. less