The Taverstons of Iversley Series by Carol Coventry

If the gossips of the ton can agree on one thing, it is that no brothers are closer than the Taverstons of Iversley. When the Honorable Reginald Taverston, third son of the Earl of Iversley, is unceremoniously dumped by his mistress, what bothers him most is how little it bothers him. To the amusement of his older brothers, Reginald prefers translating ancient Greek texts to the hedonistic pursuits of his peers... moreIf the gossips of the ton can agree on one thing, it is that no brothers are closer than the Taverstons of Iversley. When the Honorable Reginald Taverston, third son of the Earl of Iversley, is unceremoniously dumped by his mistress, what bothers him most is how little it bothers him. To the amusement of his older brothers, Reginald prefers translating ancient Greek texts to the hedonistic pursuits of his peers. Nominated “the brilliant brother,” Reginald is assigned the task of balancing the account books after the death of the family’s steward. He dutifully tackles the work, only to be perplexed when the numbers don’t add up.Lady Georgiana Stewart, a duke’s daughter who possesses beauty, wit, and a dowry of twenty thousand pounds, is dreading a second London Season. She knows she can’t keep rejecting suitors just because they’re…boring, but wonders what is it that makes a young lady look at a gentleman and Yes, this is the one!Georgiana is pressured by her mother to encourage the attentions of Lord Jasper Taverston. The handsome heir to the ailing Earl of Iversley is the most eligible man in the ton, and he believes Lady Georgiana will make a perfect countess. She goes through the motions of courtship, bored by the lord’s easy charm and frustrated that their betrothal seems to be a foregone conclusion. Until she discovers Jasper’s younger brother struggling to solve an arithmetical puzzle. Numbers are Georgiana’s secret passion. When Reginald accepts her help rather than scorning it, she learns that poring over ledgers together can be more seductive than a sultry waltz or stolen kiss. But uncovering secrets better left buried in crooked account books is not the most scandalous thing a lady can do. Even worse is to come between two Taverston brothers. Read in Kindle Unlimited! The Taverstons of Iversley Book 1 - Counting on LoveBook 2 - Holding onto LoveBook 3 - Waiting for LoveBook 4 - Yielding to Love less

If the gossips of the ton can agree on one thing, it is that an earl cannot possibly marry his mistress. Four years ago, Lord Jasper Taverston, heir to the Earl of Iversley, marshalled his considerable resources to protect the brave woman he desired and claim her for his own. Now, as the newly ascended earl, Jasper is prepared for all the responsibilities of his position except for the most ensuring the Taverston line. For that, he needs a wife... moreIf the gossips of the ton can agree on one thing, it is that an earl cannot possibly marry his mistress. Four years ago, Lord Jasper Taverston, heir to the Earl of Iversley, marshalled his considerable resources to protect the brave woman he desired and claim her for his own. Now, as the newly ascended earl, Jasper is prepared for all the responsibilities of his position except for the most ensuring the Taverston line. For that, he needs a wife. Wealthy, handsome, and effortlessly charming, he shouldn’t find courting to be a trial. But he does. Because no lady of the ton can compare to his mistress.Mrs. Vanessa Wardrip, a soldier’s widow, has always known that her arrangement with Lord Taverston would be temporary. After all, he is a peer of the realm, and she is the daughter of a mill owner. When she agreed to be Jasper’s lover, she asked him to promise her one that when the time came for him to marry, he would tell her first, allowing her a dignified retreat.It should be a simple vow to keep, but when his father falls ill, Jasper impulsively begins pursuing a duke’s daughter. Betrayed and humiliated, Vanessa flees to the countryside, telling no one where to find her. Jasper knows where his obligation lies, but how can he woo a suitable lady when his heart belongs to Vanessa? If only he could locate her, he would… What? What is a duty-before-all-else earl to do when an unsuitable woman is the only one who will suit? less