One Night in Blackhaven Series by Mary Lancaster

His dashing days are behind him – until an old flame dances back into his life.A hero of Trafalgar and many battle since, Captain Julius Vale, has retired from the Royal Navy and moved himself and all his siblings back to the family home near Blackhaven. Here, wounded and disillusioned, he seeks peace for himself, and happiness for his troubled brothers and sisters... moreHis dashing days are behind him – until an old flame dances back into his life.A hero of Trafalgar and many battle since, Captain Julius Vale, has retired from the Royal Navy and moved himself and all his siblings back to the family home near Blackhaven. Here, wounded and disillusioned, he seeks peace for himself, and happiness for his troubled brothers and sisters. He does not expect to encounter the woman who broke his heart ten years ago, and he certainly does not mean to make the mistake of falling for her again.Antonia, now an impoverished widow and mother, is the paid companion of eccentric spinster, Miss Talbot, who is taking a course of the Blackhaven waters. Meeting Julius again is a shock. So is the fact that he clearly blames her for their parting when it was he who sailed away without a word of goodbye. And yet after only one dance, she begins to feel alive …Amidst the tangle of anger, hurt and reigniting passion, they gradually realize the truth. But it seems that the same forces that parted them ten years ago are determined to do so again.Unless they are strong enough this time to trust in each other.Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!One Night in BlackhavenThe Captain’s Old LoveThe Earl’s Promised BrideThe Soldier’s Impossible LoveThe Gambler’s Last ChanceThe Poet’s Stern CriticThe Rake’s MistakeThe Spinster’s Last Dance less

A chance-meeting of soulmates? Or is everything a lie?Betrothed since birth to some stuffy earl she has never met, Lucy is torn between family duty and a longing for love and fun. Naturally, she determines to enjoy her last days of freedom - and her first Blackhaven ball - to the full. Especially when she encounters the unusual Tyler who makes her laugh and takes her on apparently pointless adventures in search of stray puppies, suspicious strangers, and an escaping highwayman... moreA chance-meeting of soulmates? Or is everything a lie?Betrothed since birth to some stuffy earl she has never met, Lucy is torn between family duty and a longing for love and fun. Naturally, she determines to enjoy her last days of freedom - and her first Blackhaven ball - to the full. Especially when she encounters the unusual Tyler who makes her laugh and takes her on apparently pointless adventures in search of stray puppies, suspicious strangers, and an escaping highwayman.In fact, Tyler also plays a risky game to change the world and find his own personal justice. Already in love, Lucy is happy to help.And then the truth spoils everything.Or does it?Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!One Night in BlackhavenThe Captain’s Old LoveThe Earl’s Promised BrideThe Soldier’s Impossible LoveThe Gambler’s Last ChanceThe Poet’s Stern CriticThe Rake’s MistakeThe Spinster’s Last Dance less

A damaged hero battles love at first sight…Even experienced soldiers have their limits of endurance. For Major Roderick Vale it was Waterloo. Sent on enforced leave of absence after attacking his fellow officers, he returns with his siblings to the family home near Blackhaven in search of peace and healing and a little passionate distraction. The last thing he needs is to fall seriously in love with Lady Helen Conway, a heady mixture of youthful fun, beauty, and astounding artistic talent... moreA damaged hero battles love at first sight…Even experienced soldiers have their limits of endurance. For Major Roderick Vale it was Waterloo. Sent on enforced leave of absence after attacking his fellow officers, he returns with his siblings to the family home near Blackhaven in search of peace and healing and a little passionate distraction. The last thing he needs is to fall seriously in love with Lady Helen Conway, a heady mixture of youthful fun, beauty, and astounding artistic talent. She is also the youngest sister of the Earl of Braithwaite and Roderick could not be more unsuitable company for her. Helen disagrees. He fascinates and excites her. Neither his erratic temper nor his past mistresses - nor even his waking nightmares - appall her. She is brave enough to follow her heart and fight off all who would hurt him, even while trying to achieve her own dreams of becoming an artist of renown.The odds are stacked against them. But when Roderick finally fights for Helen, is it from honour or love? And can she settle for one without the other?Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!One Night in BlackhavenThe Captain’s Old LoveThe Earl’s Promised BrideThe Soldier’s Impossible LoveThe Gambler’s Last ChanceThe Poet’s Stern CriticThe Rake’s MistakeThe Spinster’s Last Dance less

He’s playing for love, but can either of them win?After two years of widowhood, Felicia Maitland, nee Vale, is ready to take on the world at cards and to indulge in a discreet romantic liaison. In short, she attends the Blackhaven Assembly Ball looking for fun – and she finds it.When the dazzling and gifted Felicia offers Bernard Muir partnership in her scheme to fleece the man who beggared her late husband, he is swept into her adventures and falls wildly in love... moreHe’s playing for love, but can either of them win?After two years of widowhood, Felicia Maitland, nee Vale, is ready to take on the world at cards and to indulge in a discreet romantic liaison. In short, she attends the Blackhaven Assembly Ball looking for fun – and she finds it.When the dazzling and gifted Felicia offers Bernard Muir partnership in her scheme to fleece the man who beggared her late husband, he is swept into her adventures and falls wildly in love. Determinedly, he sets out to win her heart.But Felicia will not play for keeps. Never again will she submit to the authority of a husband – not even Bernard, who intrigues her, laughs with her, and excites her as no one else ever has.They make a rare and dangerous team. But can they stay together long enough to defeat the cheat who robbed her husband and now threatens Bernard’s family?Can Bernard convince her not to throw away their last chance at happiness before the lethal schemes of their enemy fall on them from all sides and part them forever?Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!One Night in BlackhavenThe Captain’s Old LoveThe Earl’s Promised BrideThe Soldier’s Impossible LoveThe Gambler’s Last ChanceThe Poet’s Stern CriticThe Rake’s MistakeThe Spinster’s Last Dance less

An elusive poet clashes with an opinionated young lady… Cornelius Vale, hard-working steward of his brother’s land, has another secret identity as acclaimed poet Simon Sacheverill. No one has ever met the mysterious poet – except the woman who once accosted him in a London bookshop and tore his works to shreds.When he encounters That Girl again at a Blackhaven ball, he is appalled... moreAn elusive poet clashes with an opinionated young lady… Cornelius Vale, hard-working steward of his brother’s land, has another secret identity as acclaimed poet Simon Sacheverill. No one has ever met the mysterious poet – except the woman who once accosted him in a London bookshop and tore his works to shreds.When he encounters That Girl again at a Blackhaven ball, he is appalled.If only he knew, the girl in question, Lady Alice Conway, adores his poetry and is completely bowled over by the man. She too has secrets. She longs to play her own musical compositions in the great concert halls of Europe. And, disgusted by male physical contact, she refuses to marry. Unfortunately, she rejects a dangerous nobleman who hates to lose.Despite frequent quarrels, Cornelius and Alice keep each other’s secrets and grow ever closer, incurring the ire of his old love and of the suitors determined to marry Alice. As threats fall from all sides, will they risk everything to save each other? And if they do, is there even a way for them to be together? Read Free in Kindle Unlimited! One Night in Blackhaven The Captain’s Old LoveThe Earl’s Promised BrideThe Soldier’s Impossible LoveThe Gambler’s Last ChanceThe Poet’s Stern CriticThe Rake’s MistakeThe Spinster’s Last Dance less

Beauty doesn’t always bring true love… As soon as charming rake Aubrey Vale glimpses the stunningly lovely Henrietta Gaunt, he wants her. But she, weary of being pursued merely for her looks, proves to be both a challenge and a delight—not least because she comes with a lively family, a fiercely protective guardian, and a large, terrifyingly friendly dog.And since this is Blackhaven, they also encounter a Bonapartist plot and a threat to the life of Henrietta’s brother-in-law... moreBeauty doesn’t always bring true love… As soon as charming rake Aubrey Vale glimpses the stunningly lovely Henrietta Gaunt, he wants her. But she, weary of being pursued merely for her looks, proves to be both a challenge and a delight—not least because she comes with a lively family, a fiercely protective guardian, and a large, terrifyingly friendly dog.And since this is Blackhaven, they also encounter a Bonapartist plot and a threat to the life of Henrietta’s brother-in-law.To the gentle Henrietta, Aubrey is intriguingly different. A former invalid, he now embraces life with unfettered enthusiasm. He affects her like no other man, and in his company, all her old dreams of a loving husband and family begin to revive.Aubrey falls so easily, he doesn’t even notice it happening until it’s too late.Then he makes a catastrophic mistake that ruins everything. Forced to reassess his life, he juggles making his own way in the world with other people’s crises and his own health. But will he ever be able to win Henrietta back? Read in Kindle Unimited! One Night in Blackhaven The Captain’s Old LoveThe Earl’s Promised BrideThe Soldier’s Impossible LoveThe Gambler’s Last ChanceThe Poet’s Stern CriticThe Rake’s MistakeThe Spinster’s Last Dance less

“He was my last dance, and it is already over” At thirty years old, Delilah Vale attends the Blackhaven assembly room ball for only one reason—to enjoy a symbolic final waltz before embracing spinsterhood and an independent career as a translator and secretary. Lord Linfield, distinguished diplomat, handsome, graceful, and charming, is the perfect partner... more“He was my last dance, and it is already over” At thirty years old, Delilah Vale attends the Blackhaven assembly room ball for only one reason—to enjoy a symbolic final waltz before embracing spinsterhood and an independent career as a translator and secretary. Lord Linfield, distinguished diplomat, handsome, graceful, and charming, is the perfect partner.Unfortunately, Linfield is there for an entirely different reason—to reel in the traitor who is leading one of Britain’s allies to assassination.Neither expects to be quite so fascinated by the other. Or so mistaken… Together, they could save a princess’s life and a valuable political alliance. But can they save their own personal happiness? Read in Kindle Unlimited! One Night in Blackhaven The Captain’s Old LoveThe Earl’s Promised BrideThe Soldier’s Impossible LoveThe Gambler’s Last ChanceThe Poet’s Stern CriticThe Rake’s MistakeThe Spinster’s Last Dance less