Gems of Grace Series by Edwina Kiernan

A gentle clergyman. A broken prostitute. A blossoming love that will endanger both their lives…Forced into depravity by her tyrannous guardian after her parents’ death, Ruby’s life is one of vile deeds and violence. Unable to remember much of life outside the brothel’s walls, years of despair and abuse have crushed all hope of ever breaking free from her captor’s iron grip... moreA gentle clergyman. A broken prostitute. A blossoming love that will endanger both their lives…Forced into depravity by her tyrannous guardian after her parents’ death, Ruby’s life is one of vile deeds and violence. Unable to remember much of life outside the brothel’s walls, years of despair and abuse have crushed all hope of ever breaking free from her captor’s iron grip.Until an unlikely encounter with Henry, a gentle country clergyman, sets an escape in motion that will change both their lives. But when Ruby’s worst fears are realized, the uncommon pair will face more devastation than either thought possible. As the dawning of a new life of peace and love is ripped from her grasp, Ruby discovers that true freedom has a high cost… less

A duty-bound heir. A dejected spinster.An encounter that could ruin both their families' demands for their futures...Pearl Acton’s worst fears are coming true. She’ll be trapped in a loveless marriage—just like her parents—as her family seeks to quickly marry her off to the wealthy Mr. Clarence. Until an encounter with a quiet and soulful heir sparks a fragile hope that somehow Pearl might aid her family and marry for love... moreA duty-bound heir. A dejected spinster.An encounter that could ruin both their families' demands for their futures...Pearl Acton’s worst fears are coming true. She’ll be trapped in a loveless marriage—just like her parents—as her family seeks to quickly marry her off to the wealthy Mr. Clarence. Until an encounter with a quiet and soulful heir sparks a fragile hope that somehow Pearl might aid her family and marry for love.Nicholas Dalton has always been a disappointment to his father, with his poetic soul and disorganised nature. In London for the season, Nicholas finds an instant connection with Pearl, but it would seem her future is promised to another. Or might she feel the same as he?As Pearl and Nicholas each strive to uphold their family duties, they soon discover that things aren’t quite what they seem. But is it too late to escape their crushing obligations and forge a new path — together?If you love Christian historical romance authors like Julie Klassen and Kristi Ann Hunter, you'll love this clean Regency romance series, where you'll experience stories woven with truth, filled with faith, hope, and love. less

She’s used to being alone. He can’t get away from the voices in his head.Five years ago, Beryl Haywood was permanently injured in a carriage accident that claimed three other lives. Since then, she has lived a solitary existence with only painting and reading to occupy her long, lonely days.Frederick Sinclair is struggling to adapt to normal society after his time on the battlefields in France... moreShe’s used to being alone. He can’t get away from the voices in his head.Five years ago, Beryl Haywood was permanently injured in a carriage accident that claimed three other lives. Since then, she has lived a solitary existence with only painting and reading to occupy her long, lonely days.Frederick Sinclair is struggling to adapt to normal society after his time on the battlefields in France. It doesn’t help that he carries a hefty weight of guilt and regret, from which he feels he can never be free.When an arranged marriage causes their worlds to collide, each one begins to wonder if there may be friendship — and even, love — ahead.But a startling discovery soon drives each of them to new depths of despair, and circumstances seem set to snatch away all possibility of the future they’d just begun to hope they could share... less