The League of Eligible Bachelors Series by Mindy Burbidge Strunk

He had no intentions of marrying, especially not the girl next door.Miss Sarah Brown is the insignificant daughter of an insignificant knight. With a small dowry and an unremarkable appearance, she has little hope of marrying better than a vicar or a solicitor. When her father announces that she is to have a London Season, she allows herself to hope for something more. Surely in the ballrooms of London, there is a gentleman of wealth who will make her a proper match... moreHe had no intentions of marrying, especially not the girl next door.Miss Sarah Brown is the insignificant daughter of an insignificant knight. With a small dowry and an unremarkable appearance, she has little hope of marrying better than a vicar or a solicitor. When her father announces that she is to have a London Season, she allows herself to hope for something more. Surely in the ballrooms of London, there is a gentleman of wealth who will make her a proper match. She need only to discover how to draw the gentleman’s attention to her. But that is not so easily done until her best friend comes up with a plan. Sarah simply needs to learn how to flirt. While it seems ridiculous, if it results in the desired match, it seems like a risk worth taking.Reginald Thornbeck, the Earl of Stoke-on-Trent, has no plans of marrying. At least not anytime soon. He enjoys his life as a bachelor far too much. But as his sister’s guardian, he is responsible for presenting her at court and giving her a Season. Thankfully her best friend, Sarah, will be in London at the same time—allowing Reginald more time in the card room, and less time in the ballroom. But when Reginald learns of his sister’s idiotic plans to help Sarah woo a gentleman, he has no choice but to intervene.As Reginald spends time instructing Sarah, he realizes that bachelorhood might not be as desirable as he previously thought. Now he must try to convince Sarah that she can set her sights higher than a vicar or a solicitor. But the task proves more difficult than he imagined. less

Can a tangled web of secrets and lies end in a happily ever after?Colin Burke, the Earl of Heatherton, has no desire to marry. At least not anytime soon. While walking in the park, Colin runs into Lady Mariah, the sister of his best friend. To Colin's surprise, he discovers Mariah shares his fondness for dogs. But when he discovers it was all a lie, Colin decides to get even... moreCan a tangled web of secrets and lies end in a happily ever after?Colin Burke, the Earl of Heatherton, has no desire to marry. At least not anytime soon. While walking in the park, Colin runs into Lady Mariah, the sister of his best friend. To Colin's surprise, he discovers Mariah shares his fondness for dogs. But when he discovers it was all a lie, Colin decides to get even.Lady Mariah Thornbeck has loved Colin for years, but no matter what she does to try to draw his attention, he steadfastly ignores her. When she mistakenly deceives him, Mariah decides to go along with the misunderstanding. After all, he had finally paid her particular attention. She devises a plan which will ultimately earn his affections-she hopes.When Colin's revenge backfires, they are forced to spend more time together. Colin realizes that Lady Mariah is not the deceitful woman he presumed her to be. Beneath her charming facade lies a woman of wit, kindness, and unwavering devotion. And as their connection deepens, Colin finds himself questioning the very core of his beliefs.Mariah’s journey of self-discovery leaves her questioning if she is truly the right woman for Colin, while Colin must decide if Mariah is worth giving up his cherished bachelorhood. Do they dare take a chance on a lifetime of happiness, or will the worn path they know win out in the end? less