Longleigh Chronicles Series by Lynn Shurr

All the ton agrees that Lady Thalia Longleigh is perfection itself. Unfortunately, the only man Thalia finds enthralling is Godric Erickson, the new Earl of Danelagh, who finds perfection oh so boring. What is a young woman to do to attract him? Only one device comes to mind—seduction.

Shy but lovely Lady Iris Longleigh cares little about her upcoming debut into society. She has no interest in husband hunting and wishes only to spend her time painting at Bellevue Hall. Her mother, the ever-scheming duchess Lady Flora, has other plans. She engages a young man of the nobility, Lord Valls, to paint her daughter’s portrait to promote her eligibility. The two artists are made for each other. However, Lord Valls has a secret he cannot reveal that prevents their marriage... moreShy but lovely Lady Iris Longleigh cares little about her upcoming debut into society. She has no interest in husband hunting and wishes only to spend her time painting at Bellevue Hall. Her mother, the ever-scheming duchess Lady Flora, has other plans. She engages a young man of the nobility, Lord Valls, to paint her daughter’s portrait to promote her eligibility. The two artists are made for each other. However, Lord Valls has a secret he cannot reveal that prevents their marriage. After displaying a scandalous painting of Iris, Valls is offered a choice by the duke—marry his daughter or die! less

When Lady Flora’s twin daughters, Clio and Calliope, declare they will marry only twins, she is at a loss on how to proceed. However, her son, James, knows of a pair of young men living in a crumbling castle by the sea. Besotted by the gothic novels they have been reading, the girls could not be happier. An invitation to Castle Blackwater is soon forthcoming. It has everything they hidden passages, an evil lord, and handsome heroes... moreWhen Lady Flora’s twin daughters, Clio and Calliope, declare they will marry only twins, she is at a loss on how to proceed. However, her son, James, knows of a pair of young men living in a crumbling castle by the sea. Besotted by the gothic novels they have been reading, the girls could not be happier. An invitation to Castle Blackwater is soon forthcoming. It has everything they hidden passages, an evil lord, and handsome heroes. But, who will marry the heir and which must settle for the spare is entirely another matter. less