The Changing Fortunes Series by M.C. Beaton

A country maiden and a jaded lord form a secret friendship in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.As the youngest of four unmarried vicar’s daughters, Frederica fears her destiny is to die of tedium in the sleepy village of Barton Sub Edge. Her looks are deemed “unfortunate,” and her willful manner labeled her “difficult.” She never dreamt the arrival of a stranger would be a twist to her fate... moreA country maiden and a jaded lord form a secret friendship in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.As the youngest of four unmarried vicar’s daughters, Frederica fears her destiny is to die of tedium in the sleepy village of Barton Sub Edge. Her looks are deemed “unfortunate,” and her willful manner labeled her “difficult.” She never dreamt the arrival of a stranger would be a twist to her fate. But Frederica and the wordily gentleman from the city, Lord Granton have something in common: boredom. So it is that the two form a secret friendship. Frederica lives vicariously through his many tales of adventure while he finds a delightful respite from the simpering females thrown his way. But is their summer idyll turning to love? And when did this country miss become a breathtaking lady? Worse, what the devil is a certified rogue who is much too old for her going to do about it? ABOUT THE COLLECTION What could be more engaging than the women who rise from the commoner classes and minor nobility to triumph in the unforgiving high society of London. Read about women who have lost their fortunes, country girls at their first season, and new wives who can’t resist temptation in the nine titles of the Changing Fortunes Collection. less

An innocent Scottish widow desires the love of a worldly lord in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.Morag Fleming, the Countess of Murr, had been bride to the most lecherous lord in Scotland—yet the ravishingly lovely girl had never been touched. So it was that Morag had never borne a child—yet as a young widow, she arrived in London with a fine son in tow... moreAn innocent Scottish widow desires the love of a worldly lord in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.Morag Fleming, the Countess of Murr, had been bride to the most lecherous lord in Scotland—yet the ravishingly lovely girl had never been touched. So it was that Morag had never borne a child—yet as a young widow, she arrived in London with a fine son in tow. Her background had left her ignorant of the follies and fopperies of fashion—yet soon all of society was at her feet. Most incredible of all, she knew so little about the ways and wiles of love—yet set her heart upon none other than the devastatingly handsome, charming, and wealthy Lord Toby Freemantle, who could have any woman he wanted, and was clearly not interested in her . . .ABOUT THE COLLECTION What could be more engaging than the women who rise from the commoner classes and minor nobility to triumph in the unforgiving high society of London. Read about women who have lost their fortunes, country girls at their first season, and new wives who can’t resist temptation in the nine titles of the Changing Fortunes Collection. less

It takes a gold-digger to know one in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.When young widow Lady Lovelace realizes she has been swindled to near-bankruptcy by her curmudgeonly cousin, she knows she will have to marry again for money. These are the very thoughts of Lord Philip, who has nothing between him and destitution but his small army pension... moreIt takes a gold-digger to know one in this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.When young widow Lady Lovelace realizes she has been swindled to near-bankruptcy by her curmudgeonly cousin, she knows she will have to marry again for money. These are the very thoughts of Lord Philip, who has nothing between him and destitution but his small army pension. And so, these two attractive fortune-hunters somehow find each other and before long, pop into marriage—and into the bridal chamber—only to discover they were both virtually penniless. What a diabolical situation. What would they do now?ABOUT THE COLLECTION What could be more engaging than the women who rise from the commoner classes and minor nobility to triumph in the unforgiving high society of London. Read about women who have lost their fortunes, country girls at their first season, and new wives who can’t resist temptation in the nine titles of the Changing Fortunes Collection. less