Bartholomew Series by Laney Hatcher

Emery Bartholomew has a plan. With the pressure to marry and make a fine match in London, any self-respecting outsider would be looking for an escape. But when her best friend finds himself in need of a rescue, Emery realizes their goals could be one and the same. A fake betrothal to one’s best friend seems like the obvious solution, but Augustus isn’t so sure about Emery’s scheme... moreEmery Bartholomew has a plan. With the pressure to marry and make a fine match in London, any self-respecting outsider would be looking for an escape. But when her best friend finds himself in need of a rescue, Emery realizes their goals could be one and the same. A fake betrothal to one’s best friend seems like the obvious solution, but Augustus isn’t so sure about Emery’s scheme. Through reluctant agreement, the two friends embark on a journey destined for the altar, but something changes along the way. And very real feelings get involved. When the path to the future is filled with more twists and turns than a hedge maze, perhaps the plan is no longer so simple. Intentions get tangled and hearts get bruised. Can this fake marriage stay just that? Or will Emery’s heart be the first to fall? Book #1 in the Bartholomew series follows the fake-relationship and marriage of convenience between two lifelong best friends. First to Fall is a full length historical romance filled with charm and wit, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less

I never wanted to be the catch of the season. Not anymore. But when you’re a wealthy widow who presents a challenge for all the fortune hunters in London, it’s difficult to stay out of the spotlight. Miles Griffin has returned to London. Before he can find his footing in Mayfair, he’s made an unexpected enemy of me. But something happens when we battle across the ballroom. Our passions flare, and I burn like I never have before... moreI never wanted to be the catch of the season. Not anymore. But when you’re a wealthy widow who presents a challenge for all the fortune hunters in London, it’s difficult to stay out of the spotlight. Miles Griffin has returned to London. Before he can find his footing in Mayfair, he’s made an unexpected enemy of me. But something happens when we battle across the ballroom. Our passions flare, and I burn like I never have before. I’m determined to avoid marriage, but perhaps an arrangement with the handsome earl is not out of the question. Just when the future seems brightest, secrets and surprises threaten everything we’ve built. Miles must make a choice between the man he was and the man he wants to be. And I need to decide if I’m willing to risk more than just my heart for a second chance at happiness. Book #2 in the Bartholomew series follows the enemies-to-lovers romance between two lonely hearts desperate for a change. Second Chance Dance is a full length historical romance filled with charm and wit, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less

When I was just a girl, I gave my heart to the housekeeper’s son. He took it with him when he left and I never got it back. I’ve loved Julian Moore for as long as I can remember. But my plans for a future were stolen before we ever got the chance. Playmates at four. Constant companions at nine. And the undisputed love of my young life by sixteen. We were best friends through it all. But when Julian got sent away, my stubborn heart never got the message... moreWhen I was just a girl, I gave my heart to the housekeeper’s son. He took it with him when he left and I never got it back. I’ve loved Julian Moore for as long as I can remember. But my plans for a future were stolen before we ever got the chance. Playmates at four. Constant companions at nine. And the undisputed love of my young life by sixteen. We were best friends through it all. But when Julian got sent away, my stubborn heart never got the message. Over time and distance, I wrote hundreds of letters and spilled all my deepest secrets. But the boy I’d once loved left me far behind. My letters went unanswered, and I never got over the pain. Seven years later, Julian is back with a few secrets of his own. When a surprise encounter forces my former friend back into my life, I realize just how much has changed since we’ve been apart. And how my feelings haven’t. We’re not sixteen anymore, and for the first time, Julian sees me as something more than a friend. Yet he can't envision a future for a proper lady and the housekeeper’s son. There’s a fine line between the past and the present. These old wounds are hard to ignore, and I find myself desperate to avoid being left behind again. Julian may not see himself the way I do, but I must decide if the boy I yearned for all those years ago can be the man I’ll love forever. Will our future be the love story we write ourselves or will destiny stand in our way again? Book #3 in the Bartholomew series follows the steamy second-chance romance between two former best friends. Third Degree Yearn is a full-length historical romance filled with charm and wit, swoony correspondence, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less

Silas Bartholomew is falling behind. After watching my three younger sisters fall in love over the years, I’ve realized I might not want to be the lone, unattached Bartholomew sibling any longer. It’s time I grew up and assumed my role as my father’s heir. But in order to do that, I’ll need responsibilities, a household, … and a wife. I was not anticipating a secret arrangement with my sister’s best friend who barely tolerates me. Mary Lovelace wants nothing more than a family... moreSilas Bartholomew is falling behind. After watching my three younger sisters fall in love over the years, I’ve realized I might not want to be the lone, unattached Bartholomew sibling any longer. It’s time I grew up and assumed my role as my father’s heir. But in order to do that, I’ll need responsibilities, a household, … and a wife. I was not anticipating a secret arrangement with my sister’s best friend who barely tolerates me. Mary Lovelace wants nothing more than a family. Falling into bed with Silas Bartholomew was not part of my plan. This unexpected and, frankly, unwelcome attraction I feel for the infuriating gentleman leads to shadowed secrets and sudden complications. Silas and I find ourselves feeling far more than we ever anticipated. When our arrangement abruptly ends, I’m left with a future that is growing increasingly tricky, right alongside my waistline. Finally, the possibility of a family of my own is back on the table, but the father of my child is the very last man I ever intended to share a future with. But some connections are too powerful to ignore. Can I find the courage to face the love right in front of me or will the family I’ve always dreamed of be just out of reach? Book #4 in the Bartholomew series follows the surprising and steamy romance between two people who are supposed to hate each other. Last on the List is a full-length historical romance filled with charm and wit, an accidental pregnancy, and a guaranteed happily ever after. While this novel does stand alone, it is probably best enjoyed after reading Book #3 in the series, Third Degree Yearn. less