Maid and Mistress Series by Kelsey Painter

Sybil Chambers wanted a settled life.She had a steady income and a roof over her head working as a lady’s maid for an earl’s daughter. It was exactly what she sought, especially after the uncertainty she faced when her parents died. She earned this coveted position while processing her loss, and she loved the work. Even if it meant putting up with Lady Iris's cruel husband.And she hasn’t thought about her childhood best friend, Charles Percy, in years.Charles Percy wanted freedom... moreSybil Chambers wanted a settled life.She had a steady income and a roof over her head working as a lady’s maid for an earl’s daughter. It was exactly what she sought, especially after the uncertainty she faced when her parents died. She earned this coveted position while processing her loss, and she loved the work. Even if it meant putting up with Lady Iris's cruel husband.And she hasn’t thought about her childhood best friend, Charles Percy, in years.Charles Percy wanted freedom.He got it at the age of sixteen through a sailing apprenticeship, when he was finally able to leave his family farm and all of Yorkshire behind. Unfortunately, that included Sybil. After spending their entire childhood together, he didn't want to leave her. But the pull of the sea was too strong.After six years, he became an officer for White Star Line, sailing the greatest steam ships all over the world. Nothing could tie him down. He never expected over a decade to pass before he saw her—or his home.When they finally see each other again, it’s on the most famous ship in history, the RMS Titanic. Can they pick up where they left off all those years ago, before the ship meets its fate? less

Lady Iris Pembleton never thought she’d be as scared as she was the night she survived the Titanic. Until she was caught between feuding gangs in Liverpool eight years later. And it all started because she swore never to marry again.Rowland Sinclair was accustomed to getting what he wanted. Whether with money or intimidation, he was usually successful, and became the most renowned gangster in Liverpool. So when a threatening new group arrived in his city, he couldn’t afford any distractions... moreLady Iris Pembleton never thought she’d be as scared as she was the night she survived the Titanic. Until she was caught between feuding gangs in Liverpool eight years later. And it all started because she swore never to marry again.Rowland Sinclair was accustomed to getting what he wanted. Whether with money or intimidation, he was usually successful, and became the most renowned gangster in Liverpool. So when a threatening new group arrived in his city, he couldn’t afford any distractions.He never expected to meet the woman he’d been admiring in the papers for years. But when he went to collect a gambling debt from the Earl of Manfax, he finds the Earl’s sister, Lady Iris, is too much to resist.The only problem is that Lady Iris has had only one thing on her mind since leaving her abusive ex-husband—to keep her newfound independence. And, not only that, but to help other women do the same.Desperate to win her over, Rowland came up with an offer her brother couldn’t refuse. Cut the debt in half for one hour with Lady Iris.Afraid of the gang war, losing her independence, and falling so unexpectedly in love, Lady Iris resisted Rowland as long as she could. Perhaps she didn’t have to have another husband. But a lover? Now, that would do just fine…as long as he wouldn’t try and change her mind. less