The Sedleys Series by Antonia Falk

He had nothing left to live for but revenge…A humble thatcher’s son, Thomas Rickard left for the Crimean War with a single purpose: to die. Having failed against all odds to achieve his end, he found himself adrift with nothing but his two fists to recommend himself. Hardening his heart he forged a new resolve: to destroy the earl who’d taken everything from him. Now a wealthy and formidable man, nothing will stop him from settling the score... moreHe had nothing left to live for but revenge…A humble thatcher’s son, Thomas Rickard left for the Crimean War with a single purpose: to die. Having failed against all odds to achieve his end, he found himself adrift with nothing but his two fists to recommend himself. Hardening his heart he forged a new resolve: to destroy the earl who’d taken everything from him. Now a wealthy and formidable man, nothing will stop him from settling the score. Not even the object of his enemy’s desire—Harmonia Sedley. For the gorgeous heiress is exactly who Rickard plans to take in recompense.Until she contrived an arrangement that neither could resist… Determined and impassioned, Harmonia Sedley’s ascent to the aristocracy is nearly in hand. Her whole life she’s longed to shed her family’s second-rate reputation. But with her machinations nearly realized, the prospect of a chilly marriage to a cruel earl feels intolerable. She’ll escape—by whatever means. Including a sham engagement to a mysterious stranger hell-bent on vengeance. With the gambit underway, all they need to do is play their parts. The only thing she didn’t account for was the desire Thomas Rickard would stir in her…A note to readers— Wedded Deceit is a historical romance novel of 82,000 words containing open-door sex scenes and strong language. less

Desperate to sharpen up his act, he’d forsworn his debauched habits once and for all…After decades of personal indulgence, the charming and wealthy Ajax Sedley finds himself saddled with the inevitable consequences of his actions: his fifteen-year-old baseborn daughter. Tired of his life as a professional waster, he reluctantly accepts the challenge. Unfortunately he’s hired the most comely governess in the whole damn city... moreDesperate to sharpen up his act, he’d forsworn his debauched habits once and for all…After decades of personal indulgence, the charming and wealthy Ajax Sedley finds himself saddled with the inevitable consequences of his actions: his fifteen-year-old baseborn daughter. Tired of his life as a professional waster, he reluctantly accepts the challenge. Unfortunately he’s hired the most comely governess in the whole damn city. But the temptation she offered may prove too much to bear…Parson’s daughter Susanna Abbotts has lived within the safe confines of society’s expectations for all her unremarkable twenty-seven years. Smart and respectable, she’d never dare compromise her reputation–or her dreams of an independent future. That is, until she accepts a position in Mr. Ajax Sedley’s household…A note to readers— Indecently Employed is a historical romance novel of 85,000 words containing open-door sex scenes and strong language. less

He had all a man could desire, save one thing…Handsome and powerful, born of a duke’s indiscretion into a society that would never accept him, Yusef Ghali spared no love for his father’s country. With a sharp mind and a cool, aristocratic demeanor, he made his own fortune. Alas, his success was hollow, for he found himself with nothing left to achieve, no further purpose. A lonely, title-less bastard... moreHe had all a man could desire, save one thing…Handsome and powerful, born of a duke’s indiscretion into a society that would never accept him, Yusef Ghali spared no love for his father’s country. With a sharp mind and a cool, aristocratic demeanor, he made his own fortune. Alas, his success was hollow, for he found himself with nothing left to achieve, no further purpose. A lonely, title-less bastard.For she would never forgive him…Rose Verdier fled the countryside a clumsy, plain-faced girl with a battered set of paints, determined to escape the miseries of her youth. Now having lost her hard-earned position painting draperies, she must scramble to survive. Even if that means coming face-to-face with the man who not only ruined her life so many years ago—but also broke her heart.A note to readers— Seductive Reprise is a historical romance novel of 85,000 words containing open-door sex scenes and strong language. less

Seeking to improve his political fortunes, he sought an exceptional lady to wed…The radical and self-righteous Marcus Hartley, the honorable MP for Knockton, never spared a thought for marriage, let alone something so trite as love. But with the general election approaching, the government floundering, and his career struggling to gain traction, he stumbles upon an opportunity too good to pass up: a well-connected lady in dire need of a husband... moreSeeking to improve his political fortunes, he sought an exceptional lady to wed…The radical and self-righteous Marcus Hartley, the honorable MP for Knockton, never spared a thought for marriage, let alone something so trite as love. But with the general election approaching, the government floundering, and his career struggling to gain traction, he stumbles upon an opportunity too good to pass up: a well-connected lady in dire need of a husband.How fortuitous for him, then, that she would accept almost anyone…As the conceited, sheltered daughter of a baron, Evelyn Wolfenden vowed never to marry, content to remain in her ancestral home. Unfortunately, her brother’s untimely death scuppers any plans for a quiet future. With no male heirs in sight, what had once seemed silly suddenly becomes paramount. Her future in jeopardy, she must not only wed, but become another creature altogether: a politician’s wife. A note to readers— Desperate Proposals is a historical romance novel of 80,000 words containing open-door sex scenes and strong language. less

He wouldn’t dare indulge his deepest desires…The current state of Dr. Matthew Collier’s life? Disastrous. His heart is spectacularly broken, his last hope dashed, his dreams of joining the illustrious Athenaeum Club absurd. Oh, and his predilection for gambling (and winning) have unwittingly put him in the black books of one of London’s most tenacious hoodlums. A dalliance with an urbane society hostess, however appealing it may seem, would be exceptionally ill-advised at the moment... moreHe wouldn’t dare indulge his deepest desires…The current state of Dr. Matthew Collier’s life? Disastrous. His heart is spectacularly broken, his last hope dashed, his dreams of joining the illustrious Athenaeum Club absurd. Oh, and his predilection for gambling (and winning) have unwittingly put him in the black books of one of London’s most tenacious hoodlums. A dalliance with an urbane society hostess, however appealing it may seem, would be exceptionally ill-advised at the moment.Until she was determined to have him…Having birthed two sons, Cressida considers her duty to her foolish (and deceased) husband done. She spends her days as she wishes, and her nights blessedly alone, save for the enjoyment of an unattached paramour here and there. When happenstance brings an earnest and handsome former acquaintance to hand, she cannot resist the urge to claim him as her own… but will it be at the expense of the easy, uncomplicated life she so cherishes? A note to readers— Enticing Odds is a character-driven historical romance novel of 78,500 words containing open-door sex scenes and strong language. less