The Garden Girls Series by Jemma Frost

A bookish dreamer... Hazel Taylor longs to leave behind the painful memories of her country home. When an opportunity arises to work in Victorian Manchester as a librarian while providing a chance to finish writing her children's book, she takes the leap of faith and goes — much to the dismay of her sisters. But can she ever travel far enough to outrun the traumatic past that haunts her? A determined rogue... Jonathan Travers hates his job... moreA bookish dreamer... Hazel Taylor longs to leave behind the painful memories of her country home. When an opportunity arises to work in Victorian Manchester as a librarian while providing a chance to finish writing her children's book, she takes the leap of faith and goes — much to the dismay of her sisters. But can she ever travel far enough to outrun the traumatic past that haunts her? A determined rogue... Jonathan Travers hates his job. As a debt collector for a notorious gang leader, he's ready to leave that life behind. But his plan of transforming an old building into a safe haven for the poor people of Devil's Haven is taking longer than expected. And he's starting to wonder if he'll ever be able to break free — until a little blonde librarian shows up in the rookery.Will her faith in him be the catalyst he needs to believe in himself or will her own demons destroy them both?Content Warning: This book contains high steam and cursing. less

Ethereal Iris Taylor has always been the soft-spoken cousin-turned-sister of the Garden Girls.Beautiful but shy, she tries not to be a burden after her biological mother abandoned her as a baby. And now that her biological father has revealed himself, all she yearns for is his acceptance. When he suggests she marry a stranger to help him overcome financial woes, she can't say no. But will it be enough to earn his love? Clarke Calloway is a scoundrel... moreEthereal Iris Taylor has always been the soft-spoken cousin-turned-sister of the Garden Girls.Beautiful but shy, she tries not to be a burden after her biological mother abandoned her as a baby. And now that her biological father has revealed himself, all she yearns for is his acceptance. When he suggests she marry a stranger to help him overcome financial woes, she can't say no. But will it be enough to earn his love? Clarke Calloway is a scoundrel. Known for gambling and womanizing, he's anything but husband material. However, when the indebted Marquess of Linton approaches with a deal—marry his bastard daughter in exchange for paying off Linton's debt—Clarke can't resist nabbing a lady for himself, even if she is illegitimate. Will these two opposites attract? Or will this arranged marriage end in despair? Content Note: Explicit language and steamy sexual scenes abound. less

Northern factory owner Silas Riverton has mastered the art of concealing his true emotions. His hidden passions are confined to the brutal realm of boxing matches or indulged only in fleeting clandestine encounters after a childhood rife with coldness from his father.Caraway Taylor, the eldest "Garden Girl," lives a life bound by duty. Admired for her plain but steady nature, she silently nurtures an unrequited love for a childhood crush, cherishing the memories of their innocent connection... moreNorthern factory owner Silas Riverton has mastered the art of concealing his true emotions. His hidden passions are confined to the brutal realm of boxing matches or indulged only in fleeting clandestine encounters after a childhood rife with coldness from his father.Caraway Taylor, the eldest "Garden Girl," lives a life bound by duty. Admired for her plain but steady nature, she silently nurtures an unrequited love for a childhood crush, cherishing the memories of their innocent connection. Until one fateful night, when a twist of fate compromises her honor and intertwines her life with that of Mr. Riverton,Thrust into an unexpected marriage, Silas and Caraway are determined to protect their hearts from further anguish. Yet, as they delve deeper into each other's lives, they discover a shared vulnerability that transcends their differences.But as their guarded hearts soften, jealous rivals and manipulative adversaries threaten to shatter their fragile union. Will Caraway and Silas learn that true love is capable of defying all odds before it's too late? Experience a mesmerizing journey of passion, sacrifice, and resilience in this grand finale to The Garden Girls series that will leave you breathless and longing for more with every turn of the page.Content Note: Explicit language and steamy sexual scenes abound. less