The Hearts of Tudor England Series by Rebecca Paulinyi

When a sudden illness causes grieving hearts to find one another, can love overcome secrets, vows and society's expectations?Annelise Edwards is compelled to investigate the events leading to her beloved mother’s death—but the last thing she expects is to become the guest of the handsome Lord Gifford, at the home where her mother had once worked as a lowly maid.Lord Nicholas Gifford has no interest in women or falling in love after being jilted by his betrothed... moreWhen a sudden illness causes grieving hearts to find one another, can love overcome secrets, vows and society's expectations?Annelise Edwards is compelled to investigate the events leading to her beloved mother’s death—but the last thing she expects is to become the guest of the handsome Lord Gifford, at the home where her mother had once worked as a lowly maid.Lord Nicholas Gifford has no interest in women or falling in love after being jilted by his betrothed. When Annelise appears on his doorstep in a terrible storm and becomes ill, he cannot ignore the sense of duty telling him to take her in until she is recovered enough to be on her way and leave him to the lonely life he has become accustomed to.But as the stormy days and nights stuck in together force them to share the grief that is weighing on both their hearts, can they deny the attraction that is blooming? Or will the vast difference in their social status stop their romance in its tracks?The Love of a Lord is book one in The Hearts of Tudor England series, and can be read as a standalone novel. less

When a marriage is arranged for Alice and Christopher, love was never part of the bargain.Alice Page long ago swore she would never fall in love. After watching her father’s heartbreak at the death of her mother, and Queen Katherine’s pain at her husband’s philandering, it just doesn’t seem worth the pain.Marriage to Christopher Danley, however, makes keeping that solemn vow to herself somewhat difficult... moreWhen a marriage is arranged for Alice and Christopher, love was never part of the bargain.Alice Page long ago swore she would never fall in love. After watching her father’s heartbreak at the death of her mother, and Queen Katherine’s pain at her husband’s philandering, it just doesn’t seem worth the pain.Marriage to Christopher Danley, however, makes keeping that solemn vow to herself somewhat difficult. In the daytime, she can keep her distance, but at night, she realises she has never felt closer to another human before.Lord Christopher ‘Kit’ Danley knows he will be an Earl one day, but he plans to spend every moment of the time before that happens travelling the seas and discovering new lands. When his father delivers an ultimatum, marriage is the only option – but never did he imagine he would find marriage as enjoyable as he does with Lady Alice.With Alice panicking at realising her heart may be lost to the handsome Kit Danley, and Kit called away on the King’s business, can love flourish in this marriage of convenience?Can’t Let My Heart Fall is book two in The Hearts of Tudor England series and can be read as a standalone novel. less

Isabel Radcliffe knows she must marry well. As the daughter of a merchant who has risen at Court, many opportunities are within her grasp—and marrying a Lord is one of them.When her father hosts nobility over the 12 days of Christmas, she knows she will meet the man he wishes her to marry.What she does not expect is for him to be so old or unpleasant...Or to fall in love with a visiting stable lad... moreIsabel Radcliffe knows she must marry well. As the daughter of a merchant who has risen at Court, many opportunities are within her grasp—and marrying a Lord is one of them.When her father hosts nobility over the 12 days of Christmas, she knows she will meet the man he wishes her to marry.What she does not expect is for him to be so old or unpleasant...Or to fall in love with a visiting stable lad.Misrule My Heart is book three in 'The Hearts of Tudor England' series and can be read as a standalone novel. less

Since witnessing her sister's romantic elopement, Grace Radcliffe has been determined to choose her own husband.And while finding excuses not to marry every man her father has put in her path has worked so far, she knows time is not on her side—and so she sets her sights on the handsome Duke of Lincoln, planning to ensure they are a good match before letting her father seal the deal... moreSince witnessing her sister's romantic elopement, Grace Radcliffe has been determined to choose her own husband.And while finding excuses not to marry every man her father has put in her path has worked so far, she knows time is not on her side—and so she sets her sights on the handsome Duke of Lincoln, planning to ensure they are a good match before letting her father seal the deal.When Harry, the dashing new Duke of Leicester, is put in her path instead, she knows there must be something wrong with him—for her father has never picked well in the past.But when he helps her in her hour of greatest need, she begins to question that judgement.Can Grace find the route to true love? Or will her free-spirited ways lead her into a loveless marriage?Saving Grace's Heart is Book Three in 'The Hearts of Tudor England' Series, and can be read as a standalone novel. less