Generations of Love Series by M.A. Nichols

A lying wallflower. A desperate self-made man. And a marriage of convenience that was supposed to make their lives easier.Matthew Bixby despises social politics. What good are manners and small talk when fighting to free himself from the slums and build a prosperous mill? But only a fool would ignore the fact that business is conducted in ballrooms and parlors as often as it is in offices... moreA lying wallflower. A desperate self-made man. And a marriage of convenience that was supposed to make their lives easier.Matthew Bixby despises social politics. What good are manners and small talk when fighting to free himself from the slums and build a prosperous mill? But only a fool would ignore the fact that business is conducted in ballrooms and parlors as often as it is in offices. With the workers threatening to riot and his mill in danger, Matthew needs a wife who can help him navigate society without adding to his already massive burdens.If only he had the time to find one.A spinster knows better than to hope for more than a comfortable home, but a marriage of convenience to a stranger is another thing altogether. Especially when the groom sends his man of business to procure a bride because he cannot bother to do so himself. But only a fool would turn aside a good match—even if she doesn’t meet his marital requirements.Surely, overcoming her wallflower nature won’t be difficult.Marriage is supposed to mark the end of their troubles, but with lies and unrealistic expectations standing between them, Matthew and Charlotte discover that a happily ever after requires more than saying, “I do.”The Regency Love Series is a spin-off series of the Victorian Love Series, and together, they make the Generations of Love Series. Each book is a standalone sweet romance and can be read in any order. less

A dash of irritation, a pinch of attraction, and they’ve got a Christmas they shan’t forget.Charity Baxter is trapped in a cage of her own making. After being the tyrant of society for years, she fell from grace—and fell hard. Now, she is overlooked at the best of times and openly despised at the worst of it. Though troubles have a way of changing a person for the better, no matter how she tries to repair her reputation, no one is willing to believe her change of heart... moreA dash of irritation, a pinch of attraction, and they’ve got a Christmas they shan’t forget.Charity Baxter is trapped in a cage of her own making. After being the tyrant of society for years, she fell from grace—and fell hard. Now, she is overlooked at the best of times and openly despised at the worst of it. Though troubles have a way of changing a person for the better, no matter how she tries to repair her reputation, no one is willing to believe her change of heart.And matters are only made worse when an irritating naval officer appears in town, determined to pester her. Odious man! Why can he not leave her be? Forever laughing and jesting as though everything is a lark. Pretending all is right with the world when she can see it’s all an act.Lieutenant Thomas Callaghan is hiding something.Stranded ashore during the holiday season, Thomas decides to drop in on a friend for a few weeks until he’s free to pull up anchor and sail away. The swirl of the festivities are diverting enough, but far more so when he discovers a dark-haired beauty with fire and spirit, who is so easily provoked by his nonsense and ridiculousness (her words, not his). Yes, teasing and twitting her will definitely help to pass the time.But Miss Baxter is not so haughty and cold as she seems.Can he melt her cold facade before Christmas comes to a close? Will she get past his walls before his ship carries him away forever?The Regency Love Series is a spin-off series of the Victorian Love Series, and together, they make the Generations of Love Series. Each book is a standalone sweet romance and can be read in any order. less

Can a practical joke lead to true love?For years, Joanna Crosby has longed to catch Dr. Edward Vaughn’s attention, but like every other man, he hardly knows she exists—until a very public prank binds the two of them together and leaves them with one ruination or matrimony.Who could’ve done such a thing?Eddie doesn’t know, but with Joanna’s reputation in tatters and society accusing her of masterminding the situation to trap him, his honor won’t allow him to abandon her... moreCan a practical joke lead to true love?For years, Joanna Crosby has longed to catch Dr. Edward Vaughn’s attention, but like every other man, he hardly knows she exists—until a very public prank binds the two of them together and leaves them with one ruination or matrimony.Who could’ve done such a thing?Eddie doesn’t know, but with Joanna’s reputation in tatters and society accusing her of masterminding the situation to trap him, his honor won’t allow him to abandon her. Even if that means pretending to be a doting husband.But when Joanna mistakes his actions as genuine love, she offers her heart to a man who’s only doing his duty…Will she ever capture his heart? Or will he crush hers? less

Can a practical joke lead to true love?For years, Joanna Crosby has longed to catch Dr. Edward Vaughn’s attention, but like every other man, he hardly knows she exists—until a very public prank binds the two of them together and leaves them with one ruination or matrimony.Who could’ve done such a thing?Eddie doesn’t know, but with Joanna’s reputation in tatters and society accusing her of masterminding the situation to trap him, his honor won’t allow him to abandon her... moreCan a practical joke lead to true love?For years, Joanna Crosby has longed to catch Dr. Edward Vaughn’s attention, but like every other man, he hardly knows she exists—until a very public prank binds the two of them together and leaves them with one ruination or matrimony.Who could’ve done such a thing?Eddie doesn’t know, but with Joanna’s reputation in tatters and society accusing her of masterminding the situation to trap him, his honor won’t allow him to abandon her. Even if that means pretending to be a doting husband.But when Joanna mistakes his actions as genuine love, she offers her heart to a man who’s only doing his duty…Will she ever capture his heart? Or will he crush hers? less

Two mothers. Two suitors. And one woman caught in the middle.Sadie Vaughn has long admired Howard Gibson, but after his fiancée jilts him at the altar, she refuses to be his consolation prize. But his mother has other ideas. Convinced that Sadie is the perfect wife for her son, she’s determined to push them together by any means necessary—whether they like it or not.Howard may be a fool, but Walter Reed is not... moreTwo mothers. Two suitors. And one woman caught in the middle.Sadie Vaughn has long admired Howard Gibson, but after his fiancée jilts him at the altar, she refuses to be his consolation prize. But his mother has other ideas. Convinced that Sadie is the perfect wife for her son, she’s determined to push them together by any means necessary—whether they like it or not.Howard may be a fool, but Walter Reed is not. Sadie is and always will be his first choice, but his debilitating shyness makes him seem more dour grump than lovesick beau, dooming their courtship before it even starts. And his mother is done waiting.Soon, Sadie finds herself at the center of a tug-of-war between two mothers determined to secure her for their sons. As meddling turns to mayhem, misunderstandings abound, and she begins to wonder—do either of these men truly love her? Or are they simply dancing to their mothers’ tune?Will Howard come to his senses? Will Walter find the courage to speak up? And will Sadie escape this battle with her heart and dignity intact? less

Two mothers. Two suitors. And one woman caught in the middle.Sadie Vaughn has long admired Howard Gibson, but after his fiancée jilts him at the altar, she refuses to be his consolation prize. But his mother has other ideas. Convinced that Sadie is the perfect wife for her son, she’s determined to push them together by any means necessary—whether they like it or not.Howard may be a fool, but Walter Reed is not... moreTwo mothers. Two suitors. And one woman caught in the middle.Sadie Vaughn has long admired Howard Gibson, but after his fiancée jilts him at the altar, she refuses to be his consolation prize. But his mother has other ideas. Convinced that Sadie is the perfect wife for her son, she’s determined to push them together by any means necessary—whether they like it or not.Howard may be a fool, but Walter Reed is not. Sadie is and always will be his first choice, but his debilitating shyness makes him seem more dour grump than lovesick beau, dooming their courtship before it even starts. And his mother is done waiting.Soon, Sadie finds herself at the center of a tug-of-war between two mothers determined to secure her for their sons. As meddling turns to mayhem, misunderstandings abound, and she begins to wonder—do either of these men truly love her? Or are they simply dancing to their mothers’ tune?Will Howard come to his senses? Will Walter find the courage to speak up? And will Sadie escape this battle with her heart and dignity intact? less

To reunite with her children, she must earn the trust of the man determined to hate her.Tessa Stuart and regret are old companions. What began as a love match ended in bitterness, betrayal, and broken promises—and six poor children caught in the crossfire—but now that her estranged husband is dead, Tessa will do anything to reclaim the family she lost.Except someone new stands in her way... moreTo reunite with her children, she must earn the trust of the man determined to hate her.Tessa Stuart and regret are old companions. What began as a love match ended in bitterness, betrayal, and broken promises—and six poor children caught in the crossfire—but now that her estranged husband is dead, Tessa will do anything to reclaim the family she lost.Except someone new stands in her way.Gregory Vaughn never asked to be the guardian of six grieving children, but he’s determined to honor his dear friend’s final request. They have no one but him to shield them from the woman who abandoned them and broke their father’s heart—and he will do everything in his power to protect them.Yet the lady who appears on his doorstep isn’t a monster. Tessa is clever and compassionate, and as the line between enemy and ally begins to blur, Gregory finds himself drawn to the very woman he promised to hate.Something doesn’t add up.One of them is lying.But who?As walls crumble and secrets unravel, Tessa and Gregory must decide what they’re willing to risk. Because with hearts—and children—at stake, one wrong choice could cost them everything. less

To reunite with her children, she must earn the trust of the man determined to hate her.Tessa Stuart and regret are old companions. What began as a love match ended in bitterness, betrayal, and broken promises—and six poor children caught in the crossfire—but now that her estranged husband is dead, Tessa will do anything to reclaim the family she lost.Except someone new stands in her way... moreTo reunite with her children, she must earn the trust of the man determined to hate her.Tessa Stuart and regret are old companions. What began as a love match ended in bitterness, betrayal, and broken promises—and six poor children caught in the crossfire—but now that her estranged husband is dead, Tessa will do anything to reclaim the family she lost.Except someone new stands in her way.Gregory Vaughn never asked to be the guardian of six grieving children, but he’s determined to honor his dear friend’s final request. They have no one but him to shield them from the woman who abandoned them and broke their father’s heart—and he will do everything in his power to protect them.Yet the lady who appears on his doorstep isn’t a monster. Tessa is clever and compassionate, and as the line between enemy and ally begins to blur, Gregory finds himself drawn to the very woman he promised to hate.Something doesn’t add up.One of them is lying.But who?As walls crumble and secrets unravel, Tessa and Gregory must decide what they’re willing to risk. Because with hearts—and children—at stake, one wrong choice could cost them everything. less