Finders Keepers Series by Terri Mackenzie

“We said we would not be as man and wife, but I do not think there has been a day since we married that I have not wanted you.”Lady Theodosia Beaumont wants a romance for the ages, but she’ll settle for a husband with all his teeth. Unfortunately, with her father’s gambling habits having rendered them destitute, her marriage prospects are poor indeed... more“We said we would not be as man and wife, but I do not think there has been a day since we married that I have not wanted you.”Lady Theodosia Beaumont wants a romance for the ages, but she’ll settle for a husband with all his teeth. Unfortunately, with her father’s gambling habits having rendered them destitute, her marriage prospects are poor indeed. Just as she thinks her future is doomed, pledged to a man over twice her age, her old friend Nathanial Hardinge, the Duke of Norfolk, offers an unconventional proposal. They will be married in name only, both at liberty to find distraction where they please—as long as it is not with each other.Married to satisfy the demands of society and his mother, Nathanial Hardinge finds himself in the unenviable position of being attracted to his wife. But he made her a promise that until he wished for children, he would not visit her bed, and he is a man of his word. That is, until his cousin and heir, Sir Montague, returns from the Continent. Suddenly, his wife’s head is turned, and by the very man who wants his title. To keep her safe, Nathanial must keep his enemy close and his wife closer, and convince her that he is the one she wants before their marriage, and lives, are destroyed forever. less

“I ruin everything I touch. That has been my curse since the day I was born.”Lady Annabelle Beaumont prefers books to ballrooms. With her elder sister married, she intends to avoid men until she’s old enough to be put on the shelf along with her favourite novels. Unfortunately, when she’s inadvertently discovered alone with notorious rake Jacob Barrington, she has two options: enter an engagement with a man she loathes or be ruined forever... more“I ruin everything I touch. That has been my curse since the day I was born.”Lady Annabelle Beaumont prefers books to ballrooms. With her elder sister married, she intends to avoid men until she’s old enough to be put on the shelf along with her favourite novels. Unfortunately, when she’s inadvertently discovered alone with notorious rake Jacob Barrington, she has two options: enter an engagement with a man she loathes or be ruined forever.Jacob Barrington, newly minted Marquess of Sunderland and the “Devil of St James”, plans to destroy his family’s reputation in the most licentious way possible. An engagement is not on the agenda, especially to someone he detests. Instead, he offers to spend their fake engagement finding Annabelle a husband she prefers. But as their desire deepens into something more, she ends their deal and leaves London entirely. Alone, Jacob comes to a the devil does possess a heart.And she’s just run away with it. less

Betrayal tore them apart. Blackmail brought them together. Only love can save them.Nine years ago, Henry Beaumont broke Louisa Picard’s heart. Now another man’s rich widow, she will do anything to protect her independence. But she harbours a secret that could destroy her reputation, and when a blackmailer threatens to expose her, who should overhear but her former flame and the man she vows to hate?Henry is haunted by the mistakes of his past... moreBetrayal tore them apart. Blackmail brought them together. Only love can save them.Nine years ago, Henry Beaumont broke Louisa Picard’s heart. Now another man’s rich widow, she will do anything to protect her independence. But she harbours a secret that could destroy her reputation, and when a blackmailer threatens to expose her, who should overhear but her former flame and the man she vows to hate?Henry is haunted by the mistakes of his past. Still hopelessly in love but knowing she will never forgive him, he does his best to make amends by offering his help with her current predicament. But he has problems of his a family destined for financial ruin and the expectation that he will marry to save them.As they work together to thwart her blackmailer, it becomes increasingly difficult to deny their mutual attraction. But although Henry claims that his help—and his feelings—have nothing to do with her fortune, Louisa knows how deep his duty towards his family runs.His restraint in tatters, Henry would do anything to convince Louisa that he adores her, fortune or no fortune. But some hurts are too great to overcome, and unless she can learn to trust him again, he will lose her—this time forever. less

She’s sure she’ll never love him. He’s sure he’ll never stop. All Sir Percy Somerville wanted from his wife was her love. But after watching her meet his devotion with coldness for four years, he makes the devastating choice to withdraw his heart before it shatters completely. Lady Cecily Somerville thought she loved another when Sir Percy arranged their marriage, and four years hasn't been sufficient to eliminate her resentment... moreShe’s sure she’ll never love him. He’s sure he’ll never stop. All Sir Percy Somerville wanted from his wife was her love. But after watching her meet his devotion with coldness for four years, he makes the devastating choice to withdraw his heart before it shatters completely. Lady Cecily Somerville thought she loved another when Sir Percy arranged their marriage, and four years hasn't been sufficient to eliminate her resentment. But just as she discovers her former lover was not the honourable man she supposed him to be, Percy retracts his attentions. Left to stew in the consequences of her actions, she begins to question what love is, and if she could ever love her husband.It just might be too late to win him back. less