Russian Eagles Series by Dinah Dean

Major Orlov takes on the protection of Countess Berova… But can he let her go? Leading his battalion of injured and war-hardened infantry to safety, Major Lev Orlov is seeking shelter for his men in an abandoned inn when he finds himself face to face with a Countess. Lev can’t leave poorly dressed, but brave and resilient, Countess Berova to the grim fate of men made savage by war, and insists on her traveling under his protection. He can’t allow her reputation, or her virtue, to be compromised... moreMajor Orlov takes on the protection of Countess Berova… But can he let her go? Leading his battalion of injured and war-hardened infantry to safety, Major Lev Orlov is seeking shelter for his men in an abandoned inn when he finds himself face to face with a Countess. Lev can’t leave poorly dressed, but brave and resilient, Countess Berova to the grim fate of men made savage by war, and insists on her traveling under his protection. He can’t allow her reputation, or her virtue, to be compromised. Battle weary and ready to settle down with a wife and family, Lev is surprised to find Countess Barova is practical and kind. The more time he spends with her, the more he begins to wonder if their pretense of her being “his lady” could become real…. Rich with historical detail of the Napoleonic war in Russia, this sweet and clean historical romance with Christian themes of peace, will sweep you away with the romance and excitement of a strong military hero and the unassuming woman he falls for. less

Brilliant soldier Major Vladimir Karachev, of the Imperial Russian Army, is fighting for his life. Stuck serving under an incompetent Colonel and defending his homeland against the mighty and seemingly unstoppable French under Emperor Bonaparte, Vladimir must use all his wits to survive... moreBrilliant soldier Major Vladimir Karachev, of the Imperial Russian Army, is fighting for his life. Stuck serving under an incompetent Colonel and defending his homeland against the mighty and seemingly unstoppable French under Emperor Bonaparte, Vladimir must use all his wits to survive. When the Allied forces chase the enemy into France, Vladimir finds a beautiful woman hiding in a closet! Blanche de Marain is caught in her late husband’s house after she returns for a picture of her late husband and is left behind. A night of passion cements Blanche and Vladimir’s instant connection, and Vladimir sends her with nuns to safety in Paris. It’s a long and complicated war for Vladimir, made worse by uncertainty. Did Blanche reach Paris safely? Will he reach Paris intact, and find her if he does? Little does he know that winning peace and reaching Paris will be the beginning, not the end, of his challenges. Rich with military history and rife with tension and strategy, this epic tale of war, love, and loss drives forward the story of the Eagles brotherhood to a tragic climax. less

Captain Valyev had been kindness itself when he stopped on the road to give assistance to Nadya, one of a vast crowd of refugees fleeing before Napoleon's advancing army. But the moment she told him her full name, his attitude had changed to chill hostility. Why did he seem to dislike her so? Gradually she understood that his behavior had something to do with her deceased brother, whom she had barely known. But what did the captain's feelings matter, she thought... moreCaptain Valyev had been kindness itself when he stopped on the road to give assistance to Nadya, one of a vast crowd of refugees fleeing before Napoleon's advancing army. But the moment she told him her full name, his attitude had changed to chill hostility. Why did he seem to dislike her so? Gradually she understood that his behavior had something to do with her deceased brother, whom she had barely known. But what did the captain's feelings matter, she thought. She could tolerate his rudeness, his disdain. She wanted only to be delivered safely to her destination. Yet it wasn't long before she realized, to her consternation, that this wasn't enough! less

An heiress discovering an overwhelming world of aristocracy and manners. Unexpectedly inheriting her Godfather’s estate—including a house stuffed with loot and a frightful taxidermy bear—Galina sets about building a new life. Luckily, she is befriended by the Orlovs and introduced to the glittering St Petersburg high-society. Soon Galina has an excess of suitors, but she can’t help but compare all of them to the man who ought to have received her inheritance, had he not died in a shipwreck... moreAn heiress discovering an overwhelming world of aristocracy and manners. Unexpectedly inheriting her Godfather’s estate—including a house stuffed with loot and a frightful taxidermy bear—Galina sets about building a new life. Luckily, she is befriended by the Orlovs and introduced to the glittering St Petersburg high-society. Soon Galina has an excess of suitors, but she can’t help but compare all of them to the man who ought to have received her inheritance, had he not died in a shipwreck. The portrait of handsome and honorable Gennadi draws her eye and occupies her thoughts. Her mother says the tarot cards don’t associate death with Gennadi. But tarot is just nonsense… Isn’t it? The story of a young woman finding her way in the strange and thrilling high-society world of aristocratic Russia during the Napoleonic wars. This book will delight those looking for authentic historical detail of a young Christian woman embracing her fate and fortune. less

She'd resigned herself to her dismal fate. Tanya had no money, and now with the death of her uncle, no home. The solution was a virtual prison sentence: she must take a job as companion to a reclusive and ailing old woman in a remote Russian Village. But fate granted her a reprieve. Kindly relatives offered her a season in St. Petersburg, and Tanya was thrilled and grateful. St. Petersburg was the city of her dreams. She was determined to pack a lifetime into that one all-too-short visit... moreShe'd resigned herself to her dismal fate. Tanya had no money, and now with the death of her uncle, no home. The solution was a virtual prison sentence: she must take a job as companion to a reclusive and ailing old woman in a remote Russian Village. But fate granted her a reprieve. Kindly relatives offered her a season in St. Petersburg, and Tanya was thrilled and grateful. St. Petersburg was the city of her dreams. She was determined to pack a lifetime into that one all-too-short visit. And the disturbing Prince Nikolai was there to see that she did! He was acting like a jealous man. But the moment the thought entered her head, Tanya dismissed it as utterly impossible. A person had to have feelings in order to be jealous, and Prince Nikolai hadn't earned the name Ice King for nothing. He seemed devoid of all emotion,­ particularly love. What had happened to him, wondered Tanya, to turn his heart so cold that no woman had been able to thaw it? The answer to the question was shocking, and it turned Tanya's feelings into a confused mixture of pity. .. and love. less

Countess Tatya Kalinskaya resigns herself to a bleak future as she watches her friends one by one fall in love and get married. She is still beautiful, but who would want a widow who is unable to walk or dance? Then Vassily Karachev returns to St. Petersburg and suddenly Tatya finds a kindred spirit. He tells her that she needs a lover, someone to talk with, to bring her flowers and gifts and a little excitement, perhaps, even a few kisses. . moreCountess Tatya Kalinskaya resigns herself to a bleak future as she watches her friends one by one fall in love and get married. She is still beautiful, but who would want a widow who is unable to walk or dance? Then Vassily Karachev returns to St. Petersburg and suddenly Tatya finds a kindred spirit. He tells her that she needs a lover, someone to talk with, to bring her flowers and gifts and a little excitement, perhaps, even a few kisses. .. What possible harm can there be in this innocent game ­ unless one of them should really fall in love? less

Rags to riches and a second chance of love on the journey of a lifetime. Mila de Romanin has lived in genteel poverty since she had a choice of two suitors—and chose the wrong one. But an invitation to chaperone her spurned lover’s niece on a trip to find the girl’s father changes everything. Swept up in her young charge’s adventure, Mila is assured there’s no chance of seeing Igor Grigorovich Charodyev. But their paths cross in Moscow and Mila’s heart is set racing... moreRags to riches and a second chance of love on the journey of a lifetime. Mila de Romanin has lived in genteel poverty since she had a choice of two suitors—and chose the wrong one. But an invitation to chaperone her spurned lover’s niece on a trip to find the girl’s father changes everything. Swept up in her young charge’s adventure, Mila is assured there’s no chance of seeing Igor Grigorovich Charodyev. But their paths cross in Moscow and Mila’s heart is set racing. When Igor decides to accompany them for the rest of the journey, she knows she must keep her secret shame hidden…. As they travel together, all Mila’s long suppressed feelings and regrets surface. Can there be a second chance of love for them, when the river of time continues to flow? Rich with historical detail of Russia, this sweet and clean historical romance will delight you with a second chance road romance and a handsome, grumpy hero. A Traditional Regency historical romance perfect for fans of Heyer, Austen, Mimi Matthews and Rose Pearson. less