The Tempting Tycoons Series by Collette Perri

Phoebe Beaumont dreams of a life of independence. No one could tempt her to marry—except, perhaps, the compelling and mysterious Earl of Westmore. When her reputation is ruined by a scandal, Phoebe is sure she’ll never see the earl again . . . until an invitation arrives to attend a house party at his country estate. Alex, Lord Westmore, is ruthlessly focused on building his railway empire... morePhoebe Beaumont dreams of a life of independence. No one could tempt her to marry—except, perhaps, the compelling and mysterious Earl of Westmore. When her reputation is ruined by a scandal, Phoebe is sure she’ll never see the earl again . . . until an invitation arrives to attend a house party at his country estate. Alex, Lord Westmore, is ruthlessly focused on building his railway empire. He needs a countess, but one who will help maintain his family’s status—the outspoken and bewitching Phoebe is decidedly not an option. Yet he can't deny how much he wants her, and Alex always gets what he wants. With desire threatening to consume them both, Alex makes Phoebe a proposition she can’t resist—share one week of passion and make no demands of one another when it’s over. But once he gets the beguiling beauty in his arms, she finds her way into his heart. To keep her, he’ll have to risk everything. less

Faced with a marriage arranged by her overbearing father, Olivia Whitby decides to make the best of the situation—until she learns that her betrothed is a cold-blooded scoundrel who only agreed to marry her because he lost a bet. With no viable way out of the engagement, Olivia is determined to despise her future husband . . . even if he is dangerously tempting. Lucian, the Viscount Montgomery, is not the same man he was six years ago when he recklessly gambled over Olivia’s hand... moreFaced with a marriage arranged by her overbearing father, Olivia Whitby decides to make the best of the situation—until she learns that her betrothed is a cold-blooded scoundrel who only agreed to marry her because he lost a bet. With no viable way out of the engagement, Olivia is determined to despise her future husband . . . even if he is dangerously tempting. Lucian, the Viscount Montgomery, is not the same man he was six years ago when he recklessly gambled over Olivia’s hand. He has abandoned his hedonistic pursuits, trading long nights partying for long days building his railway empire. Now one of the wealthiest, most sought-after bachelors in England, he knows he can give Olivia the life she deserves, if only the stubborn beauty would give him a second chance. A whirlwind elopement and an unexpected kiss spark an uncontrollable desire, and Lucian resolves to do whatever it takes to possess his reluctant bride in every way. Unable to resist his seductive charms, Olivia finds herself in danger of losing her heart in what might just be the riskiest wager of all . . . less

Susanna’s husband is dead, and all she feels is relief. Or, rather, relief is what she would feel, if his death hadn’t left her penniless and in jeopardy of losing her estate. And then there is that other small matter she would prefer not to think about — someone is leaving her anonymous love notes, and the writer is growing bolder by the day... moreSusanna’s husband is dead, and all she feels is relief. Or, rather, relief is what she would feel, if his death hadn’t left her penniless and in jeopardy of losing her estate. And then there is that other small matter she would prefer not to think about — someone is leaving her anonymous love notes, and the writer is growing bolder by the day. It seems that everything is going wrong for Susanna, until Benedict Stanton, railway magnate and the man she has secretly loved since childhood, appears like her own personal knight on a white horse with an offer to help. But the gentleman she hopes will solve all her problems soon sparks complications of his own, chief amongst them an insatiable lust that proves as all-consuming as it is dangerous. Because there is someone watching from the shadows, someone willing to kill to make Susanna his. Someone who has, perhaps, killed before . . . less