A Twist Upon a Regency Tale Series by Jude Knight

Welcome to book 1 in a new series by bestselling author Jude Knight. Follow along in this exciting new twist on traditional fairy tales, the roles are reversed. Lady Ariel lives retired in the country after being badly scarred by a fire. She hides her burns from others by donning a mask, only enticing more gossip by Society who has dubbed her “Lady Beast”... moreWelcome to book 1 in a new series by bestselling author Jude Knight. Follow along in this exciting new twist on traditional fairy tales, the roles are reversed. Lady Ariel lives retired in the country after being badly scarred by a fire. She hides her burns from others by donning a mask, only enticing more gossip by Society who has dubbed her “Lady Beast”. Now, her second cousin, who inherited her father’s title but not his private wealth, wants to have her committed so he can manage—and steal—her fortune. Only finding a husband will prevent the cousin from having his way.Peter, Lord Ransome, a man so handsome Society has dubbed him “Beau”, inherits not only his father's debts but also his burdens. He must manage and care for a stepmother who loathes him, her daughters, and his own two half-sisters, who spend more money than the estate can provide.His only recourse is to find a wealthy bride to save his estate and his family. For him, that means marrying “Lady Beast”. It’s merely a business transaction, after all. But then Beau learns that true beauty lies in the heart. When Society tries to turn them away, is the union and love of Beauty and the Beast strong enough to overcome prejudice and rejection? less

Elijah was the man Regina could never forget. Now he is back in England, but someone wants to kill him.Regina Paddimore puts her dreams of love away with other girlish things when she weds her father’s friend to escape a vile suitor who tries to force a marriage. Sixteen years later, and two years a widow, she seeks a husband who might help her fulfil another dream—to have her own child.Elijah Ashby escapes his abusive step-family as soon as he comes of age, off to see the world... moreElijah was the man Regina could never forget. Now he is back in England, but someone wants to kill him.Regina Paddimore puts her dreams of love away with other girlish things when she weds her father’s friend to escape a vile suitor who tries to force a marriage. Sixteen years later, and two years a widow, she seeks a husband who might help her fulfil another dream—to have her own child.Elijah Ashby escapes his abusive step-family as soon as he comes of age, off to see the world. Letters from his childhood friend Regina are all that connects him to England. Sixteen years later, now a famous travel writer, the news she is a widow brings him home.Sparks fly between them when they meet again. Regina begins to hope for love as well as babies. Elijah will be happy just to have her at his side. However, Elijah’s stepbrothers are determined to do everything they can—lie, cheat, kidnap, even murder—so that one of them can marry Regina and take her wealth for themselves.Love and friendship must conquer hatred and spite before Elijah and Regina can be together.A Twist Upon a Regency TaleLady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to Dream less

As a child, Snowy White was found beaten and half dead in an alley. Seven soiled doves rescued him and raised him to manhood in their brothel. Now adult, he must rise above his origins to hunt down the enemy who tried to kill him.When she found herself in the wrong place at the right time, Lady Margaret Charmain’s life was saved by the man she knows as Snowy White... moreAs a child, Snowy White was found beaten and half dead in an alley. Seven soiled doves rescued him and raised him to manhood in their brothel. Now adult, he must rise above his origins to hunt down the enemy who tried to kill him.When she found herself in the wrong place at the right time, Lady Margaret Charmain’s life was saved by the man she knows as Snowy White. So when his self-titled aunt asks Margaret to help him make his way into the ton, she agrees to help, not knowing he intends to use the opportunity to confront his wicked stepfather.Margaret upends Snowy’s negative conceptions about Polite Society, especially as her associates and friends come to his aid and to help him reclaim his stolen title from Viscount Snowden. Before long, he realizes his destiny includes her as his wife; after all, she wakened him to his true self with her kiss.But the fraudulent Lord Snowden will stop at nothing to hide his misdeeds, even murder. Will Snowy be able to prove his identity, claim his birthright and make Margaret his viscountess before his stepfather succeeds in eliminating him forever?Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!A Twist Upon a Regency TaleLady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to Dream less

Scarred by life, they have abandoned dreams of romance. Until love's kiss awakens them.Life is richer than he expected.John Forsythe abandons London for the furthest reaches of England after a series of betrayals leave him with the shame of a very public divorce, a poor opinion of Society ladies and a heart armored against love. Protected from intruders by his servants, the Thornes, he spends his days with his daughter and in a workshop where he makes clockwork automata... moreScarred by life, they have abandoned dreams of romance. Until love's kiss awakens them.Life is richer than he expected.John Forsythe abandons London for the furthest reaches of England after a series of betrayals leave him with the shame of a very public divorce, a poor opinion of Society ladies and a heart armored against love. Protected from intruders by his servants, the Thornes, he spends his days with his daughter and in a workshop where he makes clockwork automata.Life is better than she deserves.Pauline Turner has reformed in the years since she joined in her mother’s attempts to destroy her step-brother. Eschewing social position and forgetting dreams of marriage and her own home, she is content with space to breed roses and her status as a favorite sister and aunt.A kiss awakens them…When a storm forces Pauline to defy John's ban on visitors, she and John each strike a chord in the other. Though they awaken to the possibility of love, they each have their own lives.… but the trials that follow tear them apartWhen his ex-wife’s husband steals John’s beloved daughter, Pauline steps in to steal her back. The journey that follows takes them across the sea to Paris and into the depths of their hearts.A Twist Upon a Regency TaleLady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to Dream less

Can an arranged marriage become a love match? Or will lies and misunderstandings tear Percy and Lia apart? When Percival Lord Thornstead heads to the far north of England to meet the bride his father has arranged for him to marry, bad weather, the ague and a crooked valet disrupt his travel plans. Turned away at the door of the manor, he takes a job minding sheep to stay close.Lady Aurelia Byrne sneaks away from the house dressed as a kitchen maid... moreCan an arranged marriage become a love match? Or will lies and misunderstandings tear Percy and Lia apart? When Percival Lord Thornstead heads to the far north of England to meet the bride his father has arranged for him to marry, bad weather, the ague and a crooked valet disrupt his travel plans. Turned away at the door of the manor, he takes a job minding sheep to stay close.Lady Aurelia Byrne sneaks away from the house dressed as a kitchen maid. She is angry at being told she must marry someone she has never met. She’d rather marry the shepherd she meets in the fields than the London fop her father has chosen for her.Percy guesses who Lia is and is charmed. Lia discovers who Percy is and falls in love. If not for Lia’s overbearing mother all would be perfect.Then Percy’s father intervenes to carry Lia off to London to make her debut with Percy’s sister. She is having the time of her life when her mother makes public accusations that call her reputation into question. A hasty marriage restores her to favor. Deep in the throes of love, the young couple are blissfully happy, and have fashionable London at their feet.Until a former mistress of Percy’s comes seeking a boon that takes him away from Lia’s side, and old rumors about Lia’s mother are revived, causing Lia to be shunned by the highest sticklers. Their marriage will be tested to breaking point. Read Free in Kindle Unlimited! A Twist Upon a Regency Tale Lady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to DreamWeave me a RopeThe Sincerest FlatteryInviting the WildHold Me FastThe Trials of Benedict less

Ruadh Douglas doesn’t want to go home. Years on the battlefields for the glory of the king have made him more beast than man and he won’t inflict his wounded mind and soul on his family. So, he wanders the streets of London, performing penance by rescuing those in need.Rosalind Ransome is a misfit in London’s ballrooms, but in visiting the sick of all classes, she has found work she loves and the chance to make a difference... moreRuadh Douglas doesn’t want to go home. Years on the battlefields for the glory of the king have made him more beast than man and he won’t inflict his wounded mind and soul on his family. So, he wanders the streets of London, performing penance by rescuing those in need.Rosalind Ransome is a misfit in London’s ballrooms, but in visiting the sick of all classes, she has found work she loves and the chance to make a difference. When she is attacked in the streets, she is rescued by the vigilante they call the Wolf.Rose is drawn to Ruadh when he seeks her family’s help to free his ailing grandfather from a treacherous wife and servants. But is he the loving grandson? Or the wolf who patrols the streets at night?Even as Rose discovers he is both, Ruadh realizes he must find a way to tame his anger if he hopes to win the maid. But when Rose is in danger, Ruadh is glad he can still call on the wild. Read in Kindle Unlimited! A Twist Upon a Regency Tale Lady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to DreamWeave Me a RopeThe Sincerest FlatteryInviting the WildHold Me FastThe Trials of Alaric less

She has paid for her fame with her heart and her dreams. What must she pay for peace and love? Childhood sweethearts Tamsyn Roskilly and Jowan Trethewey are ripped apart when her mother and his father conspire to sell Tamsyn to a music-loving earl. He promises to make her a famous singer, and to keep her from Jowan.Hold Me Fast starts seven years later, when Tamsyn has become Tammie Lind, a sensational singing success... moreShe has paid for her fame with her heart and her dreams. What must she pay for peace and love? Childhood sweethearts Tamsyn Roskilly and Jowan Trethewey are ripped apart when her mother and his father conspire to sell Tamsyn to a music-loving earl. He promises to make her a famous singer, and to keep her from Jowan.Hold Me Fast starts seven years later, when Tamsyn has become Tammie Lind, a sensational singing success. Jowan, now baronet in his father’s place, hears she has returned to England after a lengthy and successful tour of Europe and beyond. He travels to London to speak to her, but the earl continues to stand in their way.However, Jowan discovers that Tamsyn has become addicted to drugs and alcohol, supplied by the earl who has seduced, debased, and abused her. Their childhood romance may be over, but now he owes her a rescue.As he and his friends nurse her through withdrawal and help her make a new life in their home village, Jowan and Tamsyn fall in love all over again. But Tamsyn does not believe she is worthy of love, or that Jowan can truly overlook her past. And the wicked earl is determined to take her back. It will take the help of their friends and their entire community for Jowan and Tamsyn to finally prevail. Read in Kindle Unlimited! A Twist Upon a Regency Tale Lady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to DreamWeave Me a RopeThe Sincerest FlatteryInviting the WildHold Me FastThe Trials of Alaric less

To wed her, he’d do anything. Even lose his heart! When Alaric Redhaven is shipwrecked on the Isle of Claddach in the Irish Sea, he finds himself attending a most unusual house party. The Earl of Claddach is holding a set of trials to discover a worthy man to marry his daughter.Lady Beatrice Collister, only child of the Earl of Claddach, is committed to choosing a husband who will be her consort when she is the island's countess... moreTo wed her, he’d do anything. Even lose his heart! When Alaric Redhaven is shipwrecked on the Isle of Claddach in the Irish Sea, he finds himself attending a most unusual house party. The Earl of Claddach is holding a set of trials to discover a worthy man to marry his daughter.Lady Beatrice Collister, only child of the Earl of Claddach, is committed to choosing a husband who will be her consort when she is the island's countess. But not one of the eligible gentlemen selected to enter the trials makes her heart race.As Alaric strives to win the trials, and with them, everything he has ever wanted, he also faces a brother bent on revenge, a drunken villager, and a cousin with a mountain-sized sense of entitlement. But only the man who uncovers the Heart of Claddach can win Bea as his bride. Read in Kindle Unlimited! A Twist Upon a Regency Tale Lady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to DreamWeave Me a RopeThe Sincerest FlatteryInviting the WildHold Me FastThe Trials of AlaricJackie’s ClimbThe Teacher’s PriceA Gift to the HeartThe Night Dancers less

He's offered an opportunity he can't to love. When Christopher Satterthwaite rescues Clementine Wright from would-be kidnappers, he is offered an opportunity he can’t refuse. Clem’s father, a wealthy coal magnate, has been looking for a husband for his only child. Someone with aristocratic bloodlines and no family—someone who can give him the blue-blooded heir he craves, without the interference of noble relatives... moreHe's offered an opportunity he can't to love. When Christopher Satterthwaite rescues Clementine Wright from would-be kidnappers, he is offered an opportunity he can’t refuse. Clem’s father, a wealthy coal magnate, has been looking for a husband for his only child. Someone with aristocratic bloodlines and no family—someone who can give him the blue-blooded heir he craves, without the interference of noble relatives.Chris figures he and Clem can work together to keep Wright from controlling their every move. As their partnership develops, they fall in love. Wright doesn’t stand a chance against them. Or does he?And what about the other men who are showing an interest in the child who is soon on the way? Chris’s reprobate grandfather is hanging around like a bad smell, and clearly has a scheme in mind. Chris’s more respectable relatives have not disowned him after all, and are eager to shower the as-yet unborn child with every advantage—because they regret not helping Chris as a child? Or for purposes of their own?And then there is Ramping Billy O’Hara, the most sinister of them all, and Chris’s patron. Some are villains. Some are on the side of the couple and their child. Only time will tell which is which. Tropes you'll ✅ Arranged marriage✅ Evil parent✅ Villain to hero✅ Reverse Rumpelstiltskin✅ Twisted fairy taleRead in Kindle Unlimited! A Twist Upon a Regency Tale Lady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to DreamWeave Me a RopeThe Sincerest FlatteryInviting the WildHold Me FastThe Trials of AlaricJackie’s ClimbThe Secret WordA Gift to the HeartThe Night Dancers less

When the Queen of Misrule takes over the town, sins are laid bare, and brothers lose their hearts.When Cilla Wintergreen supports her sister’s plans to punish the man who ruined their friend, she helps in a miscarriage of justice, for they catch the wrong man. But no harm is done, except to her imagination. She cannot forget the sight of their victim, half naked, his torso shining in the candlelight. Just as well she is unlikely to meet him again. Until she does... moreWhen the Queen of Misrule takes over the town, sins are laid bare, and brothers lose their hearts.When Cilla Wintergreen supports her sister’s plans to punish the man who ruined their friend, she helps in a miscarriage of justice, for they catch the wrong man. But no harm is done, except to her imagination. She cannot forget the sight of their victim, half naked, his torso shining in the candlelight. Just as well she is unlikely to meet him again. Until she does.When Drake Sanderson is mistaken for his licentious older brother Colin, he readily forgives the women who captured him. After all, they release him when they realize he isn’t Colin. But the event changes his life, for one of those women captures his heart, and he won’t give up until she agrees to be his wife or marries another.When Livy Wintergreen tries to take revenge on a cruel seducer, and catches the wrong man, she puts in train a series of events she could not have imagined. For she had long thought she was too old, too contentious, and too independent to find a man to love her.When Bane Sanderson rescues his brother from female revelers out for retribution, he did not expect their queen to consume his heart and mind, until courting her seems the only sensible course of action. If she is not put off by his scars, his irregular birth will disgust her. But he must try.Tropes you'll love:Mistaken identityTwisted fairy taleRevenge gone wrongScandalous entanglementsProtective/loyal siblingsBeauty and the scarred heroStrong independent heroineLove versus dutyBrothers in loveRead in Kindle Unlimited!A Twist Upon a Regency TaleLady Beast's BridegroomOne Perfect DanceSnowy and the Seven DovesPerchance to DreamWeave Me a RopeThe Sincerest FlatteryInviting the WildHold Me FastThe Trials of AlaricJackie’s ClimbThe Secret WordA Gift to the HeartThe Night Dancers less