The Bluestocking Club Series by Audrey Harrison

On a quest to right a wrong from the past, she did not expect to find her future.Miss Julia Marsh is a bluestocking. She is happiest when surrounded by her dear friends in the Bluestocking Club, but she has kept a shocking secret from them. Haunted by the past, Julia risks her life to prevent others from suffering the same fate as her parents. Unfortunately, it is even harder than she imagined... moreOn a quest to right a wrong from the past, she did not expect to find her future.Miss Julia Marsh is a bluestocking. She is happiest when surrounded by her dear friends in the Bluestocking Club, but she has kept a shocking secret from them. Haunted by the past, Julia risks her life to prevent others from suffering the same fate as her parents. Unfortunately, it is even harder than she imagined.Hugh Weston, Earl of Bryn, may be a rake and a rogue, but his heart is set on redressing the sins of his father. It is all he can think of until he sees a masked woman in danger on the streets of London. A pity the ungrateful chit wasn’t happy about being rescued.Two souls brought together, not in the ballrooms of the ton, but fighting for their lives in the less salubrious London streets. As they grapple with the twists and turns of fate, and risk the scorn of society, Hugh is convinced of one thing: there is nothing dull or wilting about this particular bluestocking.The Bluestocking Club is a series of stories about women who are capable, intelligent and independent, and who do not need a man to prove their worth. If they find one along the way? Well, that is a bonus, but do not expect them to turn into simpering misses!The Bluestocking’s Quest is a Regency Romance, topped with a generous amount of humour, action and tears. If you like simmering chemistry, compelling but complex characters and fast-paced action, then this is the perfect book for you. less

An unexpected fortune can transform a young woman’s prospects in society, whether she likes it or not.Miss Lydia Hesketh is a confirmed bluestocking. As she is also tall, bespectacled and has no fortune to speak of, she does not have suitors beating down her door, which is absolutely fine.Surrounded by good friends, she enjoys her studious life until an unexpected inheritance upends her world... moreAn unexpected fortune can transform a young woman’s prospects in society, whether she likes it or not.Miss Lydia Hesketh is a confirmed bluestocking. As she is also tall, bespectacled and has no fortune to speak of, she does not have suitors beating down her door, which is absolutely fine.Surrounded by good friends, she enjoys her studious life until an unexpected inheritance upends her world. Lydia finds herself with the twin challenge of rebuffing her suddenly attentive suitors and managing a large estate.As she settles into her new role, she discovers a side to life she did not know existed. Soldiers who have fought bravely at Waterloo have no jobs to go to and are wandering the countryside in search of work and food. No one cares for the returning heroes.Realising what she wants to do with her life and her fortune, and motivated by the wounded soldier who cannot remember his past, she is determined to create a better future for others.While Lydia is set on rebuilding these heroes’ lives, it’s just possible she might transform her own!The Bluestocking’s Fortune is a Regency Romance, topped with a generous amount of humour, action and tears. If you like simmering chemistry, compelling but complex characters and fast-paced action, then this is the perfect book for you. less

Can a literary bluestocking and a battle-hardened soldier write themselves a new future together?Miss Alice Boyd is a confirmed spinster who lives her life through the written word. She feels most comfortable on the edges of society, and writing her first novel is the perfect pursuit to keep her there.Captain Avril is one of Wellington's returned soldiers... moreCan a literary bluestocking and a battle-hardened soldier write themselves a new future together?Miss Alice Boyd is a confirmed spinster who lives her life through the written word. She feels most comfortable on the edges of society, and writing her first novel is the perfect pursuit to keep her there.Captain Avril is one of Wellington's returned soldiers. The brave Scot fought and survived many skirmishes against the French, but discovering his betrothed has married his best friend is the hardest battle he has ever faced.As if this is not enough for one man to handle, Miss Boyd is determined to challenge and enrage him at every turn. The fierce and meddlesome little bluestocking will not allow him to wallow in his misery.To gain a future, Captain Avril must face his past. To capture his heart, Alice must be braver than she ever imagined she could be. Alice may be ready for her first adventure, but it will take more than a grand gesture to bring these two troubled souls together and secure their happy ending.The Bluestocking’s Highlander is a Regency Romance, topped with a generous amount of humour, action and tears. If you like simmering chemistry, compelling but complex characters and fast-paced action, then this is the perfect book for you. Book three of the Bluestocking Club.The Bluestocking's Quest - Book 1The Bluestocking's Fortune - Book 2The Bluestocking's Highlander - Book 3Books 4 to 7 to be released. less

When an influential member of the ton gives you the cut direct, you have only one run far away and don’t look back…Miss Serena Formby wants to do something extraordinary with her life, to experience the fire and adventure she longs for. That doesn’t encompass being discovered in the arms of a handsome rake by a leading patroness of Almack’s. With no choice but to flee the country, Serena hides her shame beneath a façade of outrageous behaviour... moreWhen an influential member of the ton gives you the cut direct, you have only one run far away and don’t look back…Miss Serena Formby wants to do something extraordinary with her life, to experience the fire and adventure she longs for. That doesn’t encompass being discovered in the arms of a handsome rake by a leading patroness of Almack’s. With no choice but to flee the country, Serena hides her shame beneath a façade of outrageous behaviour.Hamish Avril, future Baron of Kirkbride, had no intention of marrying; that would leave far too many women devastated in his wake. But that was before he meets the intriguing bluestocking and impulsively kisses her in Vauxhall Gardens. Serena rejects his offer of marriage out of hand, and takes herself off on a hastily arranged Grand Tour.Hamish should feel nothing but relief; he should return home to the Scottish Highlands. Instead, he is careering across the Continent, chasing a woman who wants nothing to do with him.Has the rake taken on more than he bargained for? Or is the bluestocking’s adventure just beginning…This is the fourth book in the Bluestocking Club series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but characters do crossover.The Bluestocking's Quest - Book 1The Bluestocking's Fortune - Book 2The Bluestocking's Highlander - Book 3The Bluestocking's Rake - Book 4 less

In the midst of despair, unexpected connections can illuminate the darkest paths.Arabella Betez, ensnared by self-imposed isolation, recoils from the world's judgment, retreating from loved ones and servants alike. Michael Follett, tasked with serving her, seeks only to fulfil his duties in the face of her disdain. Yet, as their encounters increase, he glimpses the person beyond her scars, despite his own reservations... moreIn the midst of despair, unexpected connections can illuminate the darkest paths.Arabella Betez, ensnared by self-imposed isolation, recoils from the world's judgment, retreating from loved ones and servants alike. Michael Follett, tasked with serving her, seeks only to fulfil his duties in the face of her disdain. Yet, as their encounters increase, he glimpses the person beyond her scars, despite his own reservations. When Arabella's former love reappears, seeking forgiveness, their lives intertwine in unforeseen ways, altering their futures irreversibly.Despite their differences in station, Arabella and Michael find themselves swept into a journey of transformation. As the once reclusive Arabella finds solace in the presence of her unlikely confidant, and as Michael grapples with his own emotions, they realise that their encounter has shifted the trajectory of their lives.Arabella comes to see that hiding away is untenable, and a new chapter begins for her. As she confronts the challenges that lie ahead, her courage redefines her life in ways she never imagined possible. But as she bravely steps into the light, can Michael remain at her side?A fast paced Regency romance with compelling characters and a sense of time and place.Book 7 in the Bluestocking Club series. less

Love can be sweeter the second time around.Grace Holmes has spent years burying the pain of lost love, focusing instead on nurturing the intellects of the Bluestocking Club's members.Meanwhile, William Marsh, known for his eccentric inventions, remains oblivious to much of the world around him. Yet, beneath his reclusive facade lies a heart still haunted by the woman he let slip away... moreLove can be sweeter the second time around.Grace Holmes has spent years burying the pain of lost love, focusing instead on nurturing the intellects of the Bluestocking Club's members.Meanwhile, William Marsh, known for his eccentric inventions, remains oblivious to much of the world around him. Yet, beneath his reclusive facade lies a heart still haunted by the woman he let slip away.Their paths converge once more at a house party thrown by one of the Bluestockings, potentially marking their final encounter. With Grace on the brink of departing the country, their chance for reconciliation dwindles.As they confront their past and present heartaches, is there a way for William to mend their fractured connection and offer them a second chance at love?As Christmas draws near, will they open their hearts to the enchantment of the season and the promise of new beginnings?Join William and Grace, along with the other Bluestockings in this final book in the Bluestocking series. less