The Bellamy Sisters Series by Minerva Spencer, S.M. LaViolette

Meet the Bellamy sisters, five young women who will do anything to save their siblings and keep the wolf from the door.Lady Phoebe Bellamy will do anything to save her family estate—even marry the devil himself…The Bellamy family has only four months before they’ll lose the very roof over their heads. While Phoebe’s older sisters venture out into the world to earn the necessary funds, Phoebe herself—plain, levelheaded, and responsible—stays home to care for her younger siblings and parents... moreMeet the Bellamy sisters, five young women who will do anything to save their siblings and keep the wolf from the door.Lady Phoebe Bellamy will do anything to save her family estate—even marry the devil himself…The Bellamy family has only four months before they’ll lose the very roof over their heads. While Phoebe’s older sisters venture out into the world to earn the necessary funds, Phoebe herself—plain, levelheaded, and responsible—stays home to care for her younger siblings and parents. But then she meets Viscount Needham, a fabulously wealthy, brand new peer, and everything changes.When Phoebe learns that her father is determined to marry one of his daughters to Needham, she knows it's time to act. She certainly can’t imagine saddling any of her beloved sisters with the brutally handsome upstart. So, she does the unthinkable and proposes to Viscount Needham herself… Paul Needham attended the best schools, belongs to all the proper clubs, and can buy and sell half the House of Lords and still have money to spare. And yet the ton still treats him with disdain. Marrying one of their own is the fastest way to legitimize his place in society. But that doesn’t mean that he has to like his bride. He certainly won’t ever love her. Their marriage will be nothing but a mutually beneficial business arrangement. Except it doesn’t feel like a simple transaction when Phoebe is in his arms… They are complete opposites with nothing in common. Class differences and prejudices divide them. Is love enough to bridge their two worlds—or are they destined for heartbreak?PHOEBE is the wickedly witty and sensually steamy first book of a five-book series. Each story in THE BELLAMY SISTERS stands alone. less

Meet the Bellamy sisters, five young women who will do anything to save their siblings and keep the wolf from the door....Shy, awkward, and plain, Lady Hyacinth Bellamy long ago accepted that marriage and family—and especially romantic love—was not for a woman like her.But that's just fine with Hy because she has dreams of a better life, one in which she will be independent and free from fear and shame... moreMeet the Bellamy sisters, five young women who will do anything to save their siblings and keep the wolf from the door....Shy, awkward, and plain, Lady Hyacinth Bellamy long ago accepted that marriage and family—and especially romantic love—was not for a woman like her.But that's just fine with Hy because she has dreams of a better life, one in which she will be independent and free from fear and shame. Hy's not just dreaming, she's been working toward her new life for years and it's almost within her grasp.Unfortunately, before she can embrace her future, she has to break one final shackle to her past. Thanks to her father’s reckless gambling, her beloved siblings are facing homelessness. Luckily, there is one thing Hy excels at and that's playing cards and winning money. Lots of money.Hy’s precious nest egg--which she has scrimped and saved for years to accumulate--is almost enough to keep the roof over her family’s head for another year. All Hy needs to do is earn enough to pay the rest of the loan and then she will be free to start her new life.Everything is going smoothly and according to plan.Until the meddling Duke of Chatham gets in her way…Sylvester Derrick, the seventh Duke of Chatham, is bored. He's bored being sought after by women who don’t even like him and bored socializing with the same vapid--and boring--cricle of elites day after day. He's even become bored with debauchery and gambling.And then one night a bespectacled, ginger-headed young man wanders into Sylvester's favorite gambling hell and commences to coolly turn his boredom into curiosity, admiration, and uneasy fascination.Imagine Sylvester's surprise when he discovers the cardsharp who has been systematically fleecing the men of the ton of all their money is actually a female in men’s clothing.Clearly there is only one solution to the situation...Hy can’t believe the Duke of Chatham is threatening to expose her masquerade unless she allows him to accompany her on her midnight gambling jaunts!But what bothers Hy more than the duke's arrogant demand is the fact that she actually enjoys the blasted man's company.As Hy gets closer to earning the money she needs and the Season draws to a close, the lovers begin to realize that their time together is almost over.Or is it...?Is happily ever after even possible for a man who has been broken by love once before and a woman who doesn’t even believe that love exists?This sensual, steamy love story will give you all the feels and melt your Kindle along with your heart.Happily ever after guaranteed!Hyacinth is the wickedly witty and sensually steamy second book of a five-book series. Each story in The Bellamy Sisters stands alone. less

Being the pretty, sweet sister hasn't really worked out well for Selina. It's time for her to make a change... Lady Selina Bellamy is much more than a pretty face. And it’s about time everyone realized it… Being the sweet, biddable, pretty sister isn’t as easy as one might think. Selina knows this all too well. Love? That was never a possibility for her. Not when she was expected to marry a wealthy man and save her entire family from financial ruin... moreBeing the pretty, sweet sister hasn't really worked out well for Selina. It's time for her to make a change... Lady Selina Bellamy is much more than a pretty face. And it’s about time everyone realized it… Being the sweet, biddable, pretty sister isn’t as easy as one might think. Selina knows this all too well. Love? That was never a possibility for her. Not when she was expected to marry a wealthy man and save her entire family from financial ruin. But then Selina’s shy, reclusive sister married a duke and relieved Selina of her only responsibility in life. Now, she’s free to do whatever she wants. Unfortunately, she has absolutely no idea what to do next. Perhaps it’s time she found something…meaningful to do with her time. Something… important. Whether or not that something includes her new job for a reclusive marquess, or a happily ever after with one of the suitors she left behind in London remains to be seen. All Selina knows for sure, is that for the first time in her entire life, she’s the mistress of her own destiny. And she’s going to enjoy every minute of it… This sensual, steamy love story will give you all the feels and melt your Kindle along with your heart. Happily ever after guaranteed! SELINA is the wickedly witty and sensually steamy third book of a five-book series. Each story in THE BELLAMY SISTERS stands alone. less

Aurelia Bellamy is tired of being the responsible oldest daughter. It’s time to finally take charge of her own fate. So, when an opportunity to work for one of England’s most famous naturalists comes along, she jumps at the chance. Even though it means traveling to a remote island…and working for a notorious (and dangerously appealing) rake… Lord Roland Crewe wants nothing to do with love or romance. He’s already proven he’s a terrible husband—twice!—and has no interest in doing it again... moreAurelia Bellamy is tired of being the responsible oldest daughter. It’s time to finally take charge of her own fate. So, when an opportunity to work for one of England’s most famous naturalists comes along, she jumps at the chance. Even though it means traveling to a remote island…and working for a notorious (and dangerously appealing) rake… Lord Roland Crewe wants nothing to do with love or romance. He’s already proven he’s a terrible husband—twice!—and has no interest in doing it again. But for some reason, he struggles to remember that when he’s with Aurelia. He knows a scarred, hardened man like him has nothing to offer a beautiful young idealist like her. So, why can’t he stay away? It’s not long before Aurelia and Roland realize how strong their attraction is…and how quickly that attraction is deepening into something infinitely more complicated. But when the time comes, will these polar opposites find their way to happily ever after, or utter ruin? Aurelia is the wickedly witty and sensually steamy fourth book of a seven-book series. It is a spicy age gap historical romance that can be read as a standalone. Download today! less

With her unique characters, smoking hot sensuality, and dry wit, there's no one like Minerva Spencer to give you all the feels! It's Christmastime at the Bellamy ancestral home and all the Bellamy sisters have gathered to celebrate. But it isn’t just the Bellamy siblings who’ve made the journey to Wych House with their new spouses and families… Andrew Derrick, the Marquess of Shelton, would rather spend Christmas just about anywhere else but in the home of the woman he once abducted... moreWith her unique characters, smoking hot sensuality, and dry wit, there's no one like Minerva Spencer to give you all the feels! It's Christmastime at the Bellamy ancestral home and all the Bellamy sisters have gathered to celebrate. But it isn’t just the Bellamy siblings who’ve made the journey to Wych House with their new spouses and families… Andrew Derrick, the Marquess of Shelton, would rather spend Christmas just about anywhere else but in the home of the woman he once abducted. But if he’s ever going to mend his scandalous reputation and build a life for himself, then he’ll need to face up to the actions—both good and bad—that have defined his past. Stacia Martin cannot believe it when she runs into—quite literally—the same man she has fantasized about for more than four years. Not that it matters, of course, as Andrew Derrick doesn’t even recognize her. Why should that surprise Stacia? After all, he’s met her dozens of times in the ballrooms of London and Bath and still the wretchedly gorgeous cad can’t remember her name! Stacia vows that this time will be different. By the time Christmas is over, Andrew will never, ever forget her again. But Stacia’s plans spiral out of control when a matchmaking Bellamy sister takes matters into her own hands and both Stacia and Andrew find themselves facing not only their own tangled pasts but the possibility of a future that neither of them could ever have dreamed of. But only if they have the courage to seize this Christmas chance and open their minds. And their hearts… Don’t miss this chance to revisit old friends and make new ones. This holiday romance is high in heat and low in angst. If you adore age-gaps, enemies-to-lovers, wounded heroes, and Christmas shenanigans then you will love A VERY BELLAMY CHRISTMAS! Don’t wait! Download this sensual, e-reader melting holiday romance today! Reader note: While the stories in this series can be read in any order, reader enjoyment of this book in particular will be enhanced if you read the books in order. less

Gerrit van Draak, the fifth Duke of Dulverton, might not love his orderly, boring life, but at least it is one he can manage.And then she comes along.Lady Kathryn Bellamy not only tears down the walls Gerrit has spent decades carefully constructing, she also shatters the bedrock of his existence in the process.Katie has spent the past five years burning bridges. Her most recent stunt has left her cut off from friends and family and finally alone... moreGerrit van Draak, the fifth Duke of Dulverton, might not love his orderly, boring life, but at least it is one he can manage.And then she comes along.Lady Kathryn Bellamy not only tears down the walls Gerrit has spent decades carefully constructing, she also shatters the bedrock of his existence in the process.Katie has spent the past five years burning bridges. Her most recent stunt has left her cut off from friends and family and finally alone. Well, alone except for the man society calls the Duke of Dullness—but only behind his back. Something must be wrong with Katie because she finds Dulverton anything but dull. In fact, he’s the first man she’s felt a spark of interest for in five long years. Except it’s not just a spark. It’s more like a raging inferno of fascination and desire.Unfortunately, the distracting, distant, and disturbingly delicious Duke of Dulverton does not feel the same way about Katie.Or does he? Who can tell?Certainly not Katie. She has no idea what her brand-new husband thinks about her, their hasty marriage, or anything else. All she does know is that the marriage of convenience they agreed to is becoming increasingly inconvenient. Indeed, the more time she spends with Dulverton, the more determined she is to break the bargain they made not to fall in love… Kathryn is the wickedly witty and sensually steamy sixth book in a nine-book series. It is a spicy enemies-to-lovers, beauty and the beast, age-gap historical romance that can be read as a standalone. Download today! less