The Chances Series by Emily E.K. Murdoch

William Chance, Duke of Cothrom, is tired of fighting for his family’s reputation. And it’s not like his wayward brothers do much to help. Rascals, rakes, and rogues, the lot of them—and William is always the one picking up the pieces and staving off scandal.He needs stability. He needs calm. He needs certainty.He doesn’t need a wild young woman launching herself into his arms and demanding that he marry her . . .But marriage is precisely what Alice Fox-Edwards does need... moreWilliam Chance, Duke of Cothrom, is tired of fighting for his family’s reputation. And it’s not like his wayward brothers do much to help. Rascals, rakes, and rogues, the lot of them—and William is always the one picking up the pieces and staving off scandal.He needs stability. He needs calm. He needs certainty.He doesn’t need a wild young woman launching herself into his arms and demanding that he marry her . . .But marriage is precisely what Alice Fox-Edwards does need. After surviving a scandal four years ago, the threats of a blackmailer now mean she must find a protector—preferably one with lots of money.An unlikely pairing, to be sure, but William decides that a wife will give him the balance he so desperately needs. Because Miss Fox-Edwards has no outrageous past, does she? Nothing that might upset his calm or set any tongues wagging. Surely, she wouldn’t lie about a thing like that . . . Soon they’re fighting their feelings, fighting the truth, and fighting the disaster that fast approaches as secrets and lies—on both sides—threaten what could be a chance for happiness. This novel begins the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with four brothers and just as many problems. Tropes fallen woman, marriage of convenience, blackmail, secrets, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order. Read Free in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting Chance Book 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

John Chance, Marquess of Aylesbury, has most unfortunately run out of second chances. That’s why he’s turning up at a house party in search of a wealthy wife. Anyone will do. The Aylesbury coffers are empty, and his older brother has given him a second chance to set gambling aside and find some respectability. John doesn’t expect Miss Florence Bailey to be there.Florence Bailey. The woman he courted two years ago... moreJohn Chance, Marquess of Aylesbury, has most unfortunately run out of second chances. That’s why he’s turning up at a house party in search of a wealthy wife. Anyone will do. The Aylesbury coffers are empty, and his older brother has given him a second chance to set gambling aside and find some respectability. John doesn’t expect Miss Florence Bailey to be there.Florence Bailey. The woman he courted two years ago. The woman he kissed passionately and felt—felt…The woman he should have proposed to…and ran away from. Florence Bailey is a wallflower, and proud of it. Hating every moment of the house party, she watches the Marquess of Aylesbury arrive with shock and a strange, ridiculous idea. It would never work—John had already proven he couldn’t be trusted. But a second chance could be the healing of her heart, and Florence is determined to try—try—to trust him. As long as John can keep it quiet that he’s only wooing Florence for her money, this second chance could be just what he needs… Continue the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with four brothers and just as many problems. Tropes black sheep, wallflower, second chance romance, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

George Chance, Earl of Lindow, is going to be rich. Probably. As soon as these cards behave. And he most certainly doesn’t need a woman—a woman!—beating him at cards and then disappearing into Bath Society.After all, he’s got his horses to concentrate on. And they really win start to win races. Soon.But every time he attempts to concentrate, the irritating and beautiful woman keeps appearing and beating everyone who challenges her at cards. An outside chance, every time... moreGeorge Chance, Earl of Lindow, is going to be rich. Probably. As soon as these cards behave. And he most certainly doesn’t need a woman—a woman!—beating him at cards and then disappearing into Bath Society.After all, he’s got his horses to concentrate on. And they really win start to win races. Soon.But every time he attempts to concentrate, the irritating and beautiful woman keeps appearing and beating everyone who challenges her at cards. An outside chance, every time.To Miss Doris Loughty—“Dodo” to her loved ones—it is not an outside chance. It’s mathematics. Probability, calculations that are so simple to her and yet seemingly impossible to others.But the winning itself isn’t important—it’s the money she so desperately needs that is the priority. So when the arrogant Lord Lindow demands that she teach him all her tricks and promises to pay for the pleasure…Well. There’s no chance anything can go wrong, can there?Secrets and misunderstandings circle a pair who only have an outside chance of being friends, let alone anything more. So why can’t Dodo step away from the entitled earl—and why can’t George stop spending time with this mathematical irritation wrapped in skirts…skirts he’s desperate to get underneath?This novel continues the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with four brothers and just as many problems. Tropes include bluestocking, opposites attract, secrets and lies, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order.Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

Frederick Chance, Viscount Pernrith, isn’t really a Chance. Not entirely. The illegitimate son of the late Duke of Cothrom, he’s tolerated by his three brothers and ostracized from the best circles. His title is a pity gesture from the family that never truly accepted him, and his bastard origins mean no one in Society will take him seriously.Particularly not the latest rose of Society…Miss Edith Stewart, on the other hand, is rather sick of Society’s attention... moreFrederick Chance, Viscount Pernrith, isn’t really a Chance. Not entirely. The illegitimate son of the late Duke of Cothrom, he’s tolerated by his three brothers and ostracized from the best circles. His title is a pity gesture from the family that never truly accepted him, and his bastard origins mean no one in Society will take him seriously.Particularly not the latest rose of Society…Miss Edith Stewart, on the other hand, is rather sick of Society’s attention. Flourishing rose of the Season? What rot.She’s far more interested in the forbidden. The edges of Society. Those to whom she should, apparently, not be speaking.An illicit encounter leaves them forced, for now, to pretend there’s an engagement between them—one that they will, of course, break as soon as it is appropriate.Most definitely break. Absolutely will break. Soon.After all, it’s not like Frederick’s got more than half a chance of actually wooing Miss Edie Stewart…does he?This novel continues the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with four brothers and just as many problems. Tropes rich/poor, found family, fake engagement, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order.Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

Thomas Chance, newly minted Duke of Cothrom, isn’t exactly brilliant at spotting chances in a million. For example, he’s gambled away the family fortune.It’s hardly endeared him to his rule-following father, William, and now Thomas has to gain back the family wealth, earn back his father’s trust, and absolutely not fall in love with the woman whose fortune he’s trying to marry.Easier said than done... moreThomas Chance, newly minted Duke of Cothrom, isn’t exactly brilliant at spotting chances in a million. For example, he’s gambled away the family fortune.It’s hardly endeared him to his rule-following father, William, and now Thomas has to gain back the family wealth, earn back his father’s trust, and absolutely not fall in love with the woman whose fortune he’s trying to marry.Easier said than done.Fortunately perhaps, Miss Victoria Ainsworth has her wits about her and sees straight through the nobleman with rakish good looks and a devilish reputation. Victoria swiftly sees through Thomas’s ridiculous charade of affection—the man just wants her dowry!Well. Let him have it. And her.A marriage of convenience is supposed to be convenient, but there’s nothing more inconvenient for Thomas than the burgeoning emotions he can’t control, or the gossip starting to flicker through Society.Worse still, Victoria’s con may be fooling more than just Thomas. Is it possible that instead of fooling him…she’s fooling herself?This novel continues the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with sixteen cousins and triple the problems. Tropes rake, I can fix him, marriage of convenience, fake marriage, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order.Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

Lady Lilianna Chance, daughter of the Marquess of Aylesbury, has a high opinion of herself, her looks, her reputation, and her family, and thus she plans to make a stupendous match. Falling into the arms of a reprobate was not the plan. Raised by her parents to be perfect, and to be the perfect wife, Lilianna is horrified to discover that the rogue who caught her when she stumbled out of a carriage immediately proposes.Proposes! To her! Him!Not a chance in hell... moreLady Lilianna Chance, daughter of the Marquess of Aylesbury, has a high opinion of herself, her looks, her reputation, and her family, and thus she plans to make a stupendous match. Falling into the arms of a reprobate was not the plan. Raised by her parents to be perfect, and to be the perfect wife, Lilianna is horrified to discover that the rogue who caught her when she stumbled out of a carriage immediately proposes.Proposes! To her! Him!Not a chance in hell.But Arthur Nelson, Earl of Taernsby, is not a man to take no for an answer. He’s recently inherited the earldom from his brother and desperately needs an heir—or the title will disappear forever, and his goal of redeeming the family name will be ended.So it’s simple. Choose the best, brightest, and most beautiful woman in the ton. Marry her. Have six sons.What he’s not prepared for is Lady Lilianna’s passion, her spirit—her determination never to see him again.A battle one of wits, sharp remarks, and…thousands of flowers?This novel continues the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with sixteen cousins and triple the problems. Tropes he falls first/she falls faster, instalove, ice queen, arrogant rogue, found family, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order.Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

Lady Evelyn Chance, daughter of the Earl of Lindow, is too busy scandalizing the ton one portrait at a time to care about her marital prospects. She is an and like any true artist, she is determined to paint from a model… except she can hardly turn up at the Royal Academy of Art. So she does what any self-respecting aristocrat does when she needs a servant.She advertises.The man who answers that advertisement is tall, handsome, rough around the edges, and far too perceptive... moreLady Evelyn Chance, daughter of the Earl of Lindow, is too busy scandalizing the ton one portrait at a time to care about her marital prospects. She is an and like any true artist, she is determined to paint from a model… except she can hardly turn up at the Royal Academy of Art. So she does what any self-respecting aristocrat does when she needs a servant.She advertises.The man who answers that advertisement is tall, handsome, rough around the edges, and far too perceptive. Despite what the job entails, he refuses to take his clothes off. It’s not precisely what Evelyn had in mind, but she can’t deny he makes a fascinating subject.He is also Richard Sempill, Viscount Sempill. But Evelyn doesn’t know that.As the beautiful, genteel artist with whom he thought to amuse himself is desperate to keep her model a blank canvas for her paintings, Richard agrees to keep everything about himself a secret from his name, his title, his wealth—everything.Before long, late-night painting leads to late-night kissing, and just when Richard is ready to abandon his romantic reticence and make declarations…Disaster happens.This novel continues the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with sixteen cousins and triple the problems. Tropes secret identity, mistaken identity, bluestocking, artist heroine, only one bed, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order. Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

She wasn’t supposed to fall for the archer.He wasn’t supposed to fall for the scandal. Kathleen Andelit is doing everything she can to keep a low profile in London while living with her disgraced sister. But one wrong turn, one lingering look at a handsome archer in the park, and she finds herself caught, literally and figuratively, in the sights of a very intriguing gentleman.What begins as a foolish wager soon becomes much more... moreShe wasn’t supposed to fall for the archer.He wasn’t supposed to fall for the scandal. Kathleen Andelit is doing everything she can to keep a low profile in London while living with her disgraced sister. But one wrong turn, one lingering look at a handsome archer in the park, and she finds herself caught, literally and figuratively, in the sights of a very intriguing gentleman.What begins as a foolish wager soon becomes much more.Lord Leopold Chance, son of a duke and tarnished by a scandal of his own, knows better than to be seen with a woman carrying Society’s disapproval. But when Kathleen challenges him to teach her archery, he agrees, if only to get her out of his mind.Secret lessons turn into stolen kisses.Attraction becomes affection.And before long, love is the most dangerous risk of all.But when a second wager threatens the fragile bond they’ve built, and interfering families stir up the past, Leopold and Kathleen must decide if this chance at love is worth defying every rule.Tropes You’ll ✔ Teach Me (Archery Lessons)✔ Cinnamon Roll Hero✔ Scandal & Society Judgment✔ Forbidden Romance✔ Interfering Family✔ A Bet/Wager✔ Spirited Heroine✔ Sports Romance (Historical) If you like your historical romance full of warmth, wit, and slow-burning passion, A Sporting Chance delivers every time. This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order.Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less

Wilfred Zouch, Duke of Aynor, has been in love with his best friend, Miss Irene Chance, since…well, since forever. And she has no idea. It’s not precisely her Wilfred still hasn’t told her.Besotted with the woman who only sees him as a brother, it is her actual brother who suggests to Wilfred that he should make Irene jealous.And so he does. By pretending to court another lady... moreWilfred Zouch, Duke of Aynor, has been in love with his best friend, Miss Irene Chance, since…well, since forever. And she has no idea. It’s not precisely her Wilfred still hasn’t told her.Besotted with the woman who only sees him as a brother, it is her actual brother who suggests to Wilfred that he should make Irene jealous.And so he does. By pretending to court another lady.It’s all part of a clever plan in Wilfred’s mind, but Irene finds herself absolutely mortified that her best friend—her Wilfred! —would even consider courting someone without telling her.Feelings of anger, rage, and a strange sort of possessiveness rise and yet Irene cannot for the life of her understand why.Until a late-night conversation and a little too much of her father’s liquor led to kisses that neither of them can ignore…or explain.Why can’t Wilfred admit his affection for his best friend? Why does Irene keep laughing when anyone suggests that the two of them may be well suited?And if chance would be a fine thing…what happens when the pretend courting with the other woman goes horrendously awry?This novel continues the highly anticipated Chance family drama, with sixteen cousins and triple the problems. Tropes include best friends to lovers, found family, secrets and lies, misunderstandings, and of course, Emily E K Murdoch’s tried and true method of sizzling, joyful romance.This full-length novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers. It is part of a series that can be read in any order.Tropes You'll Best Friends to LoversFound FamilySecrets and LiesMisunderstandingsVirgin HeroDukeRead in Kindle Unlimited! The Chances Series Book 1: A Fighting ChanceBook 2: A Second ChanceBook 3: An Outside ChanceBook 4: Half a ChanceBook 5: A Chance in a MillionBook 6: Not a Chance in HellBook 7: An Eye for the ChanceBook 8: A Sporting ChanceBook 9: Any Chance You Can TakeBook 10: Chance Would be a Fine ThingBook 11: Take a Chance on YouBook 12: Don’t Fancy Your ChanceBook 13: Give Him a ChanceBook 14: A Chance of a LifetimeBook 15: In with a ChanceBook 16: Jump at the ChanceBook 17: Let the Chance Slip ByBook 18: Why Take the Chance?Book 19: A Calculated ChanceBook 20: Leave it All to Chance less