Northam Hall Series by Laura Linn, Laura Linn

All ten year old Nathan Evans wants is a reprieve from his lonely, painful, aristocratic existence. On a frigid Christmas Eve, the solace of the Northumberland hawthornes call to him. Instead of frostbite, he finds a warm hearth and the lovely dimples of a Scottish lad whose infectious joy and kindness threatens to thaw even his frozen heart.Years and Christmases pass, and Hamish McKenna becomes more than a friend, he is the sanctuary Nate cannot live without... moreAll ten year old Nathan Evans wants is a reprieve from his lonely, painful, aristocratic existence. On a frigid Christmas Eve, the solace of the Northumberland hawthornes call to him. Instead of frostbite, he finds a warm hearth and the lovely dimples of a Scottish lad whose infectious joy and kindness threatens to thaw even his frozen heart.Years and Christmases pass, and Hamish McKenna becomes more than a friend, he is the sanctuary Nate cannot live without. But the ease of childhood gives way to the complexities of adolescence and forbidden feelings neither can fight.A soft brush of fingertips, a fumbling first kiss, and the fear of destroying their friendship slips away— replaced by the undeniable pull of a bond forged in friendship and illuminated by passion. But when the stark realities of adulthood, the arduous responsibilities of Nathan’s title, and the threat of society’s judgment cast a shadow over their blossoming future, will the scant light of the December sun see them through another Christmas together?Spanning decades, Snowdrop for a Scot, is a breathtaking and devastating tale of friendship, found family, lust, love, and loss. This friends to lovers story brings together two lonely souls under the falling snow. less

A lovelorn, widowed duke…Gabriel Anson, Duke of Northam, wants his wife alive and beside him again. Given the impossibility of that occurrence, he’ll settle for seclusion from society and a good scotch to share with his demons. But devotion to his young daughter, Nora, prohibits even that pathetic option. Returning to his country estate, Gabriel longs to find his equilibrium and some much-needed peace. What he discovers instead is a quirky, goat-farming scientist and her shy, adolescent son... moreA lovelorn, widowed duke…Gabriel Anson, Duke of Northam, wants his wife alive and beside him again. Given the impossibility of that occurrence, he’ll settle for seclusion from society and a good scotch to share with his demons. But devotion to his young daughter, Nora, prohibits even that pathetic option. Returning to his country estate, Gabriel longs to find his equilibrium and some much-needed peace. What he discovers instead is a quirky, goat-farming scientist and her shy, adolescent son.An eccentric bluestocking…Violet Evans is content to fill her days raising goats, pondering scientific curiosities, and helping her remarkable, but slightly out-of-synch son, Zach, navigate the world and his feelings. Despite being a tenant farmer on the Duke of Northam’s land, she never expects or wants to actually meet the man. After all, dukes are all insufferable, self-important prigs. Right?An unorthodox friendship…When a chance meeting between Nora and Zach culminates in their unlikely friendship, Gabriel and Violet can’t stop their paths from converging as well. Neither expects the friendly affection that blossoms between them, much less the sparks of something far more complicated that ignite when they’re together. When catastrophe strikes and marriage becomes the only means of safety for the Evans family, Violet and Gabriel fight for their budding love even as it’s threatened by shadows from the past.After thirteen years of marriage to a rose, will this duke fall for a wildflower? less

“How about friendship for an hour? Give me one hour each afternoon, Miss Lioni. One hour to earn your friendship for another day. You can always go back to hating me tomorrow.”A governess tangled in secrets…At Northam Hall, Sofia Lioni has only one goal—blackmail the Duke of Northam.Shoving her decency aside, she secures a position as governess to the Northams’ children, determined to remain solitary and inconspicuous... more“How about friendship for an hour? Give me one hour each afternoon, Miss Lioni. One hour to earn your friendship for another day. You can always go back to hating me tomorrow.”A governess tangled in secrets…At Northam Hall, Sofia Lioni has only one goal—blackmail the Duke of Northam.Shoving her decency aside, she secures a position as governess to the Northams’ children, determined to remain solitary and inconspicuous. Instead, she finds herself charmed by her unconventional employers and tempted by a sense of security she thought lost to her forever.At the heart of her unwelcome attachment is the duke’s valet. Undeterred by her prickly demeanour, Christopher meets every glare with a grin, coaxing her trust with patience and humour. Despite her body’s unnerving frisson of desire every time Christopher is near, Sofia tries to maintain her distance.A valet determined to unravel her… Living comfortably as valet to his oldest friend, Christopher Keene’s days are predictable but fulfilling. When the new governess arrives, half-starved and wholly skittish, every nerve in his body sparks to life. After a catastrophic introduction—complete with a spontaneous marriage proposal—Christopher endeavours to prove himself steadfast and invaluable, winning her love one day at a time.Even as their bristling banter gives way to sensual passion, Christopher knows that Sofia withholds as much of herself as she shares.When Sofia’s past comes to threaten their present, will Christopher have one more day, or will it cost them everything? less

All Hamish McKenna wants is to grieve in peace. But when a familiar face from his past—the one person he never wants to see again—invades his town, Hamish’s fragile equilibrium unravels. Dr. August Hawthorne, with his detached indifference and reluctant smiles, stirs an unwelcome mix of arousal and annoyance, shattering any hope of solace... moreAll Hamish McKenna wants is to grieve in peace. But when a familiar face from his past—the one person he never wants to see again—invades his town, Hamish’s fragile equilibrium unravels. Dr. August Hawthorne, with his detached indifference and reluctant smiles, stirs an unwelcome mix of arousal and annoyance, shattering any hope of solace.Determined to reclaim his territory and his sanity, Hamish wages a war of relentless vexations against August, each scheme crafted to chip away at the doctor’s patience and pride… a game of cat and mouse he cannot possibly lose. But when August turns the tables with unexpected honesty and a siege of sensuality, Hamish finds himself slowly disarmed by the very mouse he’s been hunting.August has spent his life trying—and failing—to forget Hamish McKenna, the adolescent he pined for and ultimately drove away. After years as a physician in Her Majesty’s navy, circumstances have forced him ashore, landing him in a remote village and into the lives of his two young sons.As a physician, August can set a broken bone, stitch a gaping wound, and bring a man back from the brink of death with steady hands and unshakable resolve. But faced with two surly lads and their mischievous imaginary friend, he is utterly lost—adrift in uncharted waters with no map, no compass, and no clue how to navigate the storm of parenthood. Worse, the object of his every lustful dream and his deepest regret now lives right next door—and will stop at nothing to drive him away.Can love survive when every move feels like a battle and every touch a surrender?Second Chance for a Scot is a steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance featuring working-class heroes and light-hearted shenanigans. If you love witty banter, irresistible tension, and a heartfelt journey of longing, hope, and resilience, you won't want to miss this compelling tale! less