Improper Ladies Series by Maggi Andersen

Lady Diana plans to take a lover and has found the perfect, albeit reluctant, gentleman. She needs him to assist her in a perilous quest. He sees the road ahead fraught with danger but finds her difficult to resist. When Lady Diana Stafford saves the Earl of Ballantine from highwaymen’s attack on his coach, a chance meeting leads to a diverting friendship with the earl the following London Season. However, this Season, Diana faces a deadline... moreLady Diana plans to take a lover and has found the perfect, albeit reluctant, gentleman. She needs him to assist her in a perilous quest. He sees the road ahead fraught with danger but finds her difficult to resist. When Lady Diana Stafford saves the Earl of Ballantine from highwaymen’s attack on his coach, a chance meeting leads to a diverting friendship with the earl the following London Season. However, this Season, Diana faces a deadline. Her father considers his fiery daughter troublesome and plans to marry Diana to the man of his choice.Diana has other ideas. Take a lover, and she could have lovely memories of romance before a dull marriage. Those plans become secondary, though, when she hears that her dearest friend has been kidnapped. Everyone believes that the marquess’s daughter has been killed—except Diana. But she requires a gentleman to help her search for her friend. Who better than Lord Ballantine? There’s more to the gentleman than meets the eye—and Diana is certain he desires her.Damian Beaufort, Earl of Ballantine, works for the Crown. He wishes to continue his dangerous missions, which makes having a wife and family impossible. In pursuit of a spy loose in London who has stolen documents meant for English forces in Spain, Damian could find his life in danger. He must resist the lady he wants very much.But, frustratingly, Lady Diana is far too beguiling. He considers finding her friend an impossible quest and spending time with the lovely Lady Diana is risky in and of itself. He cannot have an affair with a duke’s daughter. He should walk away. But somehow, he finds himself becoming her protector and enjoying it far too much. The risks are undeniable. Can he control his desire for her while alone with her for the nights and days ahead? This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.Read Free in Kindle Unlimited! Improper Ladies Book 1 - The Mysterious Lord BallantineBook 2 - Falling for the EarlBook 3 - Ravished by the Rake less

Is it possible to fall in love at first sight? Despite everything against it? Rushing to her father’s defense, Lucy Kershaw has just told a dreadful lie to two spiteful ladies. Her father is not, as she said, the heir to a marquessate. Although the Kershaws are related to the Marquess of Berkwick, he has an heir and a spare. Immediately regretting the impulse, Lucy hopes it is quickly forgotten, even though the handsome Earl of Dorchester overhears her... moreIs it possible to fall in love at first sight? Despite everything against it? Rushing to her father’s defense, Lucy Kershaw has just told a dreadful lie to two spiteful ladies. Her father is not, as she said, the heir to a marquessate. Although the Kershaws are related to the Marquess of Berkwick, he has an heir and a spare. Immediately regretting the impulse, Lucy hopes it is quickly forgotten, even though the handsome Earl of Dorchester overhears her. Her father’s success at the gaming tables means he can now send her to her aunt in London for the Season. And Lucy fears the lie will follow her there and cause a dreadful scandal.In London, the news has already spread, and suitors and fortune hunters rush to present themselves to her aunt. Fearing it will all fall down like a house of cards, Lucy just wants to go back to Bath. But she is surprised to have a sympathetic ear in Lord Dorchester, who dances with her at a London ball and introduces her to his sister. Lucy is drawn to him, although she knows he is betrothed, and even if he weren’t, they move in different worlds. Unwilling to let the scandal, which is spreading through the ton, touch him, she tries to keep him at arm’s length. But that proves not easy to do as each time they meet, the attraction grows stronger.When Hugh Fairburn, Lord Dorchester, comes across a lady at a ball, he is immediately taken with her. Despite the fact that he just heard her telling a blatant lie.Years ago, his father arranged for him to marry the neighbor’s daughter once she emerged from the schoolroom. Left in limbo until then, Hugh joined the army. But while he was away fighting Napoleon, his father died, and the chance to overturn his decision on Hugh’s marriage died with him.While his betrothed shows little enthusiasm for marriage, Hugh remains honor-bound to keep his father’s promise—even as his thoughts remain on Miss Kershaw. His sister and she have become bosom friends, and Miss Kershaw is often within his orbit, tempting him to forgo his duty. Despite his own betrothal, Hugh feels a sense of urgency to act, to declare his feelings as other men pursue Miss Kershaw, particularly one who might even be dangerous. Is there a chance to overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles which keep them apart and have that happy ending? This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.Read in Kindle Unlimited! Improper Ladies Book 1 - The Mysterious Lord BallantineBook 2 - Falling for the EarlBook 3 - Ravished by the Rake less

Rakes make very bad husbands, but what if he is impossible to resist?When Lady Prudence Stanton’s father is murdered at his estate, the heir, her cousin, arrives to take charge. The soon-to-be new earl informs Prue that she has no option but to accept his proposal. Prue is aghast... moreRakes make very bad husbands, but what if he is impossible to resist?When Lady Prudence Stanton’s father is murdered at his estate, the heir, her cousin, arrives to take charge. The soon-to-be new earl informs Prue that she has no option but to accept his proposal. Prue is aghast.Intent on discovering who killed her father and fearing she will become trapped in an unhappy marriage, Prue escapes from her home during the night in her father’s clothing, intent on reaching her beloved great-grandmother. But when her horse becomes lame, the rakish viscount Jack Ross, Viscount Hereford, on his way to London in his curricle, gives her a lift to the nearest village. After her plan to join the stagecoach goes awry, Prue begs him to take her to her great grandmama in Richmond. Seeing through her disguise and recognizing the lady with whom he once shared a memorable kiss, he agrees.Prue tries to ignore the strong attraction she feels toward him. Her sole purpose is to find her father’s killer and put an end to the scandalous gossip blighting his character. And her great grandmama warned her to never trust a rake. But as Prue comes to rely on his help, Lord Hereford is the only man she feels she can trust.An agent for the Crown, Viscount Hereford is working on a case of some magnitude. After his mother’s abandonment of him as a child, Jack has vowed to keep women at arm’s length. But Lady Prudence intrigues him—her father’s attire does little to hide her feminine curves—and he agrees to escort her, against his better judgment. By the time they reach Richmond, Jack has become caught up in the mystery of her father’s murder and he promises to find out all he can.He wants her, but the work he does for the Crown is dangerous, and he has no intention of giving it up. Lady Prudence deserves a happy marriage, but as things stand, he cannot offer it.But Lady Prudence saw her father’s murderer. Does the villain view her as a threat? Jack must risk everything to protect her, including his heart.Tropes you'll love:RakeDebutanteSpirited HeroineAgent for the CrownActionAlpha HeroWealthy HeroSuspenseAdventureMurder MysteryScandalIntrigueNote: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.Read in Kindle Unlimited!Improper LadiesBook 1 - The Mysterious Lord BallantineBook 2 - Falling for the EarlBook 3 - Ravished by the Rake less