Love’s Gentle Manners Series by Emily Barnet

Miss Bernadette Rowland, timid and overlooked, enters her fifth Season resigned to spinsterhood under her critical mother's scrutiny. But Bernadette's gentle heart and hidden passions begin to awaken when an unexpected engagement to a brooding viscount disrupts her dull future... moreMiss Bernadette Rowland, timid and overlooked, enters her fifth Season resigned to spinsterhood under her critical mother's scrutiny. But Bernadette's gentle heart and hidden passions begin to awaken when an unexpected engagement to a brooding viscount disrupts her dull future. Can an enigmatic gentleman unlock her guarded heart and restore her hopes of love? Timid and overlooked, Miss Bernadette Rowland enters her fifth fruitless Season resigned to spinsterhood's dull future, longing escaping her critical mother's scrutiny. When her father brokers an abrupt engagement to the brooding Lord Nicholas Lovell, Bernadette acquiesces, hoping perhaps affection can one day blossom in their union of convenience.Lord Nicholas Lovell has avoided the Marriage Mart for years, haunted by past heartbreak and consumed with the crushing weight of upholding his family's legacy. But with succession duties looming, his domineering grandfather orchestrates Nicholas's sudden betrothal to the shy Miss Rowland. Though initially reluctant, Nicholas finds his defenses slowly lowered by Bernadette's gentle empathy and passion for music.As friendship warms to budding romance, Nicholas and Bernadette discover a poignant connection. When a ruthless scheme threatens to tear them apart, Bernadette and Nicholas must choose to either submit to duty or give love its due. Against the odds, two overlooked souls dare to defy convention and family obligation. Will they successfully claim hard-won happiness on their terms?"A Marriage of Convenience with a Guarded Lady" is a beautiful slow-burn historical romance love story of approximately 65,000 words.No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. If you like the Regency and Victorian era, this novel is for you. Get your copy today, free with Kindle Unlimited! less

Lady Eleanor Montague, fiercely independent and unconventional, is thrust into an arranged marriage with the notorious Lord Sebastian Thornton, a notorious rake. With her father’s financial ruin hanging in the balance and Sebastian’s father seeking to reform his wild ways, can this mismatched pair find unexpected passion and purpose together?Unbeknownst to Eleanor and Sebastian, there's a hidden agenda behind their arranged marriage... moreLady Eleanor Montague, fiercely independent and unconventional, is thrust into an arranged marriage with the notorious Lord Sebastian Thornton, a notorious rake. With her father’s financial ruin hanging in the balance and Sebastian’s father seeking to reform his wild ways, can this mismatched pair find unexpected passion and purpose together?Unbeknownst to Eleanor and Sebastian, there's a hidden agenda behind their arranged marriage. Decades ago, their grandparents were close friends, but a bitter misunderstanding led to a long-standing family feud. The elders hope that by uniting Eleanor and Sebastian in matrimony, they can heal old wounds and restore familial bonds.As Eleanor and Sebastian navigate their new life together, they clash over their differing views on love, duty, and societal expectations. Sebastian's rakish exterior hides a scarred past, and Eleanor's indomitable spirit begins to chip away at the walls around his heart. Meanwhile, they uncover the hidden family connection that adds a layer of complexity to their union.Amidst societal pressures, family secrets, and the shadows of the past, Eleanor and Sebastian must confront external forces seeking to tear them apart. Can love truly conquer all, or will the weight of history and societal judgement keep them from finding happiness together?"A Marriage of Convenience with a Rake" is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words—no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.If you like the Regency and Victorian era, this novel is for you.Get your copy today, free with Kindle Unlimited! less