The Shadows Series by Sadie Bosque

A mistake she will regret for a lifetime...Lady Annalise was a wide-eyed debutante when she fell in love and married Blake, the Earl of Payne. But their time together was ill-fated and brief. After being treated poorly by her new husband, soon Annalise's love for Blake is shattered. When he disappears entirely, their marriage seems to have ended as soon as it began.A terrible betrayal...Blake, the Earl of Payne, had it all: a hefty inheritance, a respectable title, and a beautiful wife... moreA mistake she will regret for a lifetime...Lady Annalise was a wide-eyed debutante when she fell in love and married Blake, the Earl of Payne. But their time together was ill-fated and brief. After being treated poorly by her new husband, soon Annalise's love for Blake is shattered. When he disappears entirely, their marriage seems to have ended as soon as it began.A terrible betrayal...Blake, the Earl of Payne, had it all: a hefty inheritance, a respectable title, and a beautiful wife. But it all crumbles when he is abducted, tortured and almost killed three months after his wedding. Now that he's back he is determined to win back his wife and take revenge on whoever is responsible for his abduction. Neither task is going as planned, especially since his wife has moved on and his abductors have a plan of their own.A love that is stronger than hate…As suspicions flare, dark secrets emerge, and old passions are rekindled, Blake and Annalise must decide if they can trust each other again... or let go of one another forever.This work of fiction contains adult content, strong language, violence, off page death, bullying, nightmares and other situations that might be offensive.Reader discretion is advised. less

Jarvis, Viscount St. John, has been in love with his friend, Lady Olivia, for as long as he can remember. However, with the dangerous life he leads, he never thought to make his attraction known. Until she asks him to do the impossible: set her up with another man.Now, Jarvis has to choose between pursuing his love and subsequently putting her in danger or giving her up forever.

People call him Hades. He is like the dark prince himself: enigmatic, mysterious and dangerous. Nobody knows his real name. Nobody knows anything about him. Only that he's been cursed to lead his life in loneliness. Because everyone who's ever been close to him, very soon, died.Eloise has led a dull, practical life. She helped her brother with his work, kept to herself and was set to marry a safe, decent young man... morePeople call him Hades. He is like the dark prince himself: enigmatic, mysterious and dangerous. Nobody knows his real name. Nobody knows anything about him. Only that he's been cursed to lead his life in loneliness. Because everyone who's ever been close to him, very soon, died.Eloise has led a dull, practical life. She helped her brother with his work, kept to herself and was set to marry a safe, decent young man. Until her world tilts on its axis, when she is kidnapped and kept in the lair of the beastly man. Nothing is as it seems in this strange place, especially not its owner.Can they keep their attraction at bay, and, most importantly, can he break the curse before it's too late? less

Sebastian Devis, the Marquess of Roth, has come to London because he has to; not because he wants to. He’s been forced to join high society because he has to; not because he wants to. But if he must wed, he will do so on his own terms.Sebastian’s unexpected inheritance in the form of a marquessate has put a permanent pause on his burden-free life. Now his niece is of age and needs a reputable match... moreSebastian Devis, the Marquess of Roth, has come to London because he has to; not because he wants to. He’s been forced to join high society because he has to; not because he wants to. But if he must wed, he will do so on his own terms.Sebastian’s unexpected inheritance in the form of a marquessate has put a permanent pause on his burden-free life. Now his niece is of age and needs a reputable match. But while thwarting unsuitable gentlemen, Sebastian is forced to avoid marriage-minded young ladies who are bent on ensnaring him!That is, until he meets a scrumptious spinster who awakens desires long forgotten and forces him to re-evaluate his resolve…Lady Lavinia Birch is in a whole heap of trouble. Lavinia's father is dying. Her new guardian wishes to marry her off to the highest bidder. And someone out there has discovered she has a terrible secret. Of course, all of this pales in comparison to the problems of her broken heart.Meanwhile, an infuriating yet fascinating marquess keeps popping up out of nowhere, thwarting her plans, and worse! Kissing her!Yet while a dangerous foe draws ever nearer, there is one man she instinctively trusts...and cannot seem to stay away from. less

Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Beauty and the Beast in this fiery enemies-to-lovers romance… He’s married to a cold, opportunistic shrew.Dane, the Duke of Kensington, is having a very bad night. Not only is the musicale he attended exceptionally dull, but the after-party is deadly. Attacked in the dark and nearly murdered, he is unexpectedly saved by the person he hates most in all the world: his wife.She’s married to a monster... moreMr. and Mrs. Smith meets Beauty and the Beast in this fiery enemies-to-lovers romance… He’s married to a cold, opportunistic shrew.Dane, the Duke of Kensington, is having a very bad night. Not only is the musicale he attended exceptionally dull, but the after-party is deadly. Attacked in the dark and nearly murdered, he is unexpectedly saved by the person he hates most in all the world: his wife.She’s married to a monster. What do you do when you find your husband bleeding in an abandoned building? Carry him home and tie him to the bed, of course.And she’s ready to risk everything for her revenge.Caroline, the Duchess of Kensington, isn't surprised to find her husband in suspicious circumstances. After all, she's already convinced he's a villain, involved in an evil plot of blackmail and slavery, not to mention responsible for her beloved uncle's death.A love born from enmity and strife...more powerful than anything they've known. Forced to call a truce, the duke and duchess must work together to untangle a perilous labyrinth of lies centering around the mysterious society The Shadows. As they spend time together, Caroline starts to fear that the man she married may not be the villain she believed him to be.In the end, the monster in her bed may be the only man who can save her from something even worse than himself… less

A grieving widow, but never a wife… Mrs. Helen St. John was deeply in love with her first husband, and so was he. At least that's what she thought before he died. Now she lives with her cousins by marriage and gets a glimpse of what love and passion are truly like. Determined to find passion in life for herself she asks the most notorious rogue to teach her lessons in seduction. Little does she know that she has invited a serpent into the nest... moreA grieving widow, but never a wife… Mrs. Helen St. John was deeply in love with her first husband, and so was he. At least that's what she thought before he died. Now she lives with her cousins by marriage and gets a glimpse of what love and passion are truly like. Determined to find passion in life for herself she asks the most notorious rogue to teach her lessons in seduction. Little does she know that she has invited a serpent into the nest. A drunkard, a wastrel and a scoundrel… Ian McAllistair has always had to prove himself to his family and the rest of the world. He hoped entering into his majesty’s service would do just that. But everything goes wrong when the group of religious missionaries raids the brothel while Ian is on assignment and catches him in the most unsavory position. In one brief moment, he becomes the most popular man in England. Having failed so spectacularly, the only way to earn back his King’s trust is to uncover the secret society that has been working in the shadows for years. Luckily, a beautiful, young widow asks for lessons in seduction, giving him access to the house of a suspected villain. When a spark ignites between two lovers, Ian has a tough choice to face. But if his secrets won’t ruin their relationship, her secret just might. less

She's the lawless...Grace clawed her way from the gutter to become the infamous proprietress of the city's most notorious brothel. But when a gentleman is murdered inside her establishment, she becomes the prime suspect. With the hangman's noose tightening, her only ally is the last man on earth she'd trust—the surly, self-righteous thief-taker Ford Gunning, who regards her like she's a stain on his boots... moreShe's the lawless...Grace clawed her way from the gutter to become the infamous proprietress of the city's most notorious brothel. But when a gentleman is murdered inside her establishment, she becomes the prime suspect. With the hangman's noose tightening, her only ally is the last man on earth she'd trust—the surly, self-righteous thief-taker Ford Gunning, who regards her like she's a stain on his boots.He's the law…Ford Gunning’s reputation as a thief-taker precedes him, his prowess hailed even by the king himself. But when he reluctantly agrees to help Grace save her reputation, he ends up sullying his own.Accused of sins they didn’t commit, the unlikely pair go on the run, forced to huddle for warmth and cover, sharing a horse and a bed… As they clash and collide, they may just discover that beneath the animosity lies a fiery passion waiting to be unleashed.But can Ford trust a woman who trades in passion and lies? Or will her secrets be the end of them both? less