The Second Lady Silverwood Series by Emma Orchard

Sir Benedict Silverwood needs a new wife, an heir and a mother for his young daughter, but he can’t envisage any of the eligible young debutantes taking the place of his late wife. Then Kate Moreton, the granddaughter of a friend, an impoverished spinster and Italian teacher, is suggested and what seems at first an outlandish idea grows on him, alongside his attraction to Kate... moreSir Benedict Silverwood needs a new wife, an heir and a mother for his young daughter, but he can’t envisage any of the eligible young debutantes taking the place of his late wife. Then Kate Moreton, the granddaughter of a friend, an impoverished spinster and Italian teacher, is suggested and what seems at first an outlandish idea grows on him, alongside his attraction to Kate.Kate has been hopelessly in love with Benedict for years so the idea of marriage to him is appalling, considering he doesn’t reciprocate her feelings, but also so very tempting…When Kate steps into her new life as Benedict’s wife, sparks fly, but as it becomes clear that there are incendiary secrets that threaten their fragile new life together, the question is whether Benedict will be able to love and trust the second Lady Silverwood? less

'This beautifully observed Regency romance, with hints of Heyer, had me hooked.' - Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen InvestigatesLondon, 1815. Cassandra Hazeldon is on the run.Under duress to marry a repellent friend of her uncle, Cassandra has made her escape, but now she is very much alone. With luck and quick thinking, she finds a refuge in a grand mansion in Mayfair, and a protector in Lord Irlam, or Hal to his friends... more'This beautifully observed Regency romance, with hints of Heyer, had me hooked.' - Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen InvestigatesLondon, 1815. Cassandra Hazeldon is on the run.Under duress to marry a repellent friend of her uncle, Cassandra has made her escape, but now she is very much alone. With luck and quick thinking, she finds a refuge in a grand mansion in Mayfair, and a protector in Lord Irlam, or Hal to his friends.Posing as a friend of Hal's sister, Cassandra is swept up into the social whirl of a Brighton summer. But the attraction between her and Hal is starting to scorch, and when jealousy is added to the mix, things are set to reach boiling point.Dear Reader, this wonderfully romantic story has passionate and steamy scenes, enjoy . less

Summer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called ‘friend’ invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined. So when a mysterious stranger offers help, she accepts, not realising their encounter will turn her life upside down... moreSummer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called ‘friend’ invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined. So when a mysterious stranger offers help, she accepts, not realising their encounter will turn her life upside down.Later that summer, Georgiana is invited to attend a house party at an infamous castle in Yorkshire. The gathering is a loosely veiled effort to arrange a marriage for the Duke of Northriding, who desperately needs an heir. Duke Gabriel Mauleverer has a terrible reputation as a rake, and Georgiana is happy to be a guest purely for the entertainment, but upon arrival, she is shocked to discover that the Duke is none other than the stranger who rescued her weeks earlier.As the other ladies vie for the Duke’s attention, Georgiana is desperate to avoid their shocking secret getting out. But she finds herself caught, unable to avoid Gabriel’s gaze. Are they a threat to each other? Or could they be the answer to each other’s greatest desires?Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's 'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER less

Autumn, 1816...Lady Ashby is grieving the death of her beloved husband, just two years earlier. Although still young and beautiful, Isabella is resolved never to marry again, and plans to leave London, return to her parents’ Yorkshire house, and resign from society before the year is over. But first, she wants one more taste of life…Isabella has written a list, the contents of which, if discovered, would create a scandal that neither she nor her family would recover from... moreAutumn, 1816...Lady Ashby is grieving the death of her beloved husband, just two years earlier. Although still young and beautiful, Isabella is resolved never to marry again, and plans to leave London, return to her parents’ Yorkshire house, and resign from society before the year is over. But first, she wants one more taste of life…Isabella has written a list, the contents of which, if discovered, would create a scandal that neither she nor her family would recover from. A list of things she would like to experience, just once more, before she surrenders herself to the life of a widow. And she knows just the man to help her friend, handsome and honourable Captain Leo Winterton.But Captain Winterton has a secret of his own. He is in love with Isabella – and when she makes her most improper proposal to him, he is powerless to resist her, even if she is resolved never to love again. Can he persuade her they are destined to be together? Or will their impropriety be discovered, to the ruin of both?Readers can't get enough of Emma Orchard's 'If you're girding your loins for Bridgerton, you may want to indulge in this Regency romp' - THE TIMES'An exciting new talent' - KATIE FFORDE'Hot stuff. I loved it!' - FERN BRITTON'Absolutely glorious' - SOPHIE IRWIN'A delicious Regency romp' - ALAN TITCHMARSH'Sensual and exciting' - HEIDI SWAIN'Heyer with spice!' - LIZ FENWICK'Witty, heartfelt, deeply emotionally authentic and incredibly sexy' - KATY MORAN'Sexy, seductive and swoon worthy' - SARAH BENNETT'Witty, spicy, seductive' - HANNAH DOLBY'Perfect for fans of Bridgerton' - DARCIE BOLEYN'Fans of Heyer and Bridgerton rejoice!' - CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD'A delicious slice of escapism' - LAURA WOOD'Heart-thumping romance' - JENNI KEER less