Ladies of Accomplishment Series by Sariah Drake

A scandalous elopement. .. An injured heiress. .. A mysterious stranger who's forsaken love…. She's alone and on the run. Caught in a whirlwind engagement to a handsome lord, Georgiana Mayweather agrees to elope to Gretna Green. But their romantic journey turns deadly when highwaymen attack their carriage, leaving Georgiana injured and her fiancé kidnapped. Saved by the enigmatic and sullen Charles Sinclair, she reluctantly takes refuge at his estate. He's a reclusive outcast wronged by Society... moreA scandalous elopement. .. An injured heiress. .. A mysterious stranger who's forsaken love…. She's alone and on the run. Caught in a whirlwind engagement to a handsome lord, Georgiana Mayweather agrees to elope to Gretna Green. But their romantic journey turns deadly when highwaymen attack their carriage, leaving Georgiana injured and her fiancé kidnapped. Saved by the enigmatic and sullen Charles Sinclair, she reluctantly takes refuge at his estate. He's a reclusive outcast wronged by Society. Jilted by the ton, Charles permanently resides at his country estate, away from the grand parties, overbearing mothers, and relentless gossip. Forced to accommodate the injured Georgiana, he must face the looming threat of scandal as the eyes of the Ton turn their scrutiny toward him. Working together to save their reputations, Charles and Georgiana uncover a connection they never expected. But falling for a woman betrothed to another man wasn't part of Charles’ plans. This closed-door Regency romance is a prequel novel in the 'Ladies of Accomplishment series. Each book stands alone, so readers can jump in wherever they please. less

A Lord on the brink of ruin…. An aspiring artist, forced into marriage…. A sham marriage to solve all their problems. He is in want of money. In dire need of funds, Henry Thornton struggles to provide for his five sisters after the untimely demise of their parents. Facing the debtor’s prison, Henry becomes a reluctant fortune hunter. Little does he anticipate that Rosalind, the daughter of a wealthy duke, would hand him the lifeline they both desperately seek. She is in want of a husband... moreA Lord on the brink of ruin…. An aspiring artist, forced into marriage…. A sham marriage to solve all their problems. He is in want of money. In dire need of funds, Henry Thornton struggles to provide for his five sisters after the untimely demise of their parents. Facing the debtor’s prison, Henry becomes a reluctant fortune hunter. Little does he anticipate that Rosalind, the daughter of a wealthy duke, would hand him the lifeline they both desperately seek. She is in want of a husband. Facing the life of a solitary spinster, Rosalind Dearling must be wedded by the end of the Season or face her father’s wrath. But marriage is the last thing she wants, envisioning instead the life of a successful miniature painter. When a chance encounter with the handsome Lord Thornton blossoms into a friendship, they devise a sham marriage that grants her the freedom to pursue her artistic passions. But when a dark secret is revealed, what will she do about the passions of her heart? This closed-door Regency romance is the first novel in the 'Ladies of Accomplishment series. Each book stands alone, so readers can jump in wherever they please. less

A rake with a mission. .. A chaperone with a secret. .. A love that defies expectations…. She's determined to protect her sister. Augusta Thornton, a chaperone with a hidden talent for music, accompanies her sister Catherine to the esteemed estate of Hugh Seymour, Earl of Westhead. Unbeknownst to Augusta, Seymour enlists the help of the charming rake Anthony Windham to test the virtue of every woman vying for his hand in marriage. He's determined to secure his future... moreA rake with a mission. .. A chaperone with a secret. .. A love that defies expectations…. She's determined to protect her sister. Augusta Thornton, a chaperone with a hidden talent for music, accompanies her sister Catherine to the esteemed estate of Hugh Seymour, Earl of Westhead. Unbeknownst to Augusta, Seymour enlists the help of the charming rake Anthony Windham to test the virtue of every woman vying for his hand in marriage. He's determined to secure his future. In a bid to gain a patron for his musical talents, Anthony agrees to Seymour's scandalous request. But upon meeting Augusta, he finds himself captivated by her air of mystery. Despite Augusta's efforts to keep him at bay, Anthony's heart is drawn to her, igniting a passion that threatens to unravel their carefully constructed facades. This closed-door Regency romance is the second novel in the 'Ladies of Accomplishment' Series. Each book stands alone, so readers can jump in wherever they please. less

A lady determined to marry rich. .. A captain fallen from grace. .. An unexpected reunion on the shores of Brighton. .. She's lost in every way that matters. Amidst the seaside glamor of Brighton, Catherine Thornton flees the wreckage of a failed engagement with hopes to rebuild her shattered dreams away from the prying eyes of London society. But as unwanted attention threatens her peace, an unexpected protector emerges from her past. He is burdened by the weight of his failures... moreA lady determined to marry rich. .. A captain fallen from grace. .. An unexpected reunion on the shores of Brighton. .. She's lost in every way that matters. Amidst the seaside glamor of Brighton, Catherine Thornton flees the wreckage of a failed engagement with hopes to rebuild her shattered dreams away from the prying eyes of London society. But as unwanted attention threatens her peace, an unexpected protector emerges from her past. He is burdened by the weight of his failures. Alexander, haunted by the ghosts of war, is determined to right the wrongs of his leadership. Grappling with scars of his own, both physical and emotional, Alexander has become a shut-in, shunned by everyone who sees him. When they rekindle their childhood friendship, Catherine’s light becomes a beacon that breaks through the darkness of his despair. As they navigate the complexities of their past and present, will Catherine and Alexander find redemption in each other's arms, or will their insecurities tear them apart? This closed-door Regency romance is the third novel in the 'Ladies of Accomplishment' Series. Each book stands alone, so readers can jump in wherever they please. less