The Rogue's Alliance Series by Angelina Jameson

Lady Charlotte and her friends Edith and Louisa are misfits of the marriage mart. Thorne’s Lending Library is their sanctuary from the ton, where they can pursue unconventional hobbies. When Thorne’s is threatened with closure, the three friends band together to save the library.Lord Ashford must learn whether his sister is satirized in Caroline Lamb’s upcoming novel... moreLady Charlotte and her friends Edith and Louisa are misfits of the marriage mart. Thorne’s Lending Library is their sanctuary from the ton, where they can pursue unconventional hobbies. When Thorne’s is threatened with closure, the three friends band together to save the library.Lord Ashford must learn whether his sister is satirized in Caroline Lamb’s upcoming novel. An encounter near White’s diverts the marquess from his mission as Ashford becomes involved with Lady Charlotte’s plan to save Thorne’s. He soon discovers the campaign to close the library was instigated by the Rogue’s Alliance, a mysterious London criminal coalition.As Charlotte and Ashford spend time together, Charlotte discovers that first impressions aren’t always to be believed, and Ashford begins to think the lady isn’t as unsuitable as he first imagined. less

After her best friend Charlotte marries, Lady Edith desires her own happily ever after—with someone who will share her interest in current events and politics. Edith has set her sights on the dangerous Cecil Wycliffe, although he doesn't know she exists.Lord Nathaniel Harbury suffers from survivor's guilt after leaving the HMS St. George shortly before it went down at sea... moreAfter her best friend Charlotte marries, Lady Edith desires her own happily ever after—with someone who will share her interest in current events and politics. Edith has set her sights on the dangerous Cecil Wycliffe, although he doesn't know she exists.Lord Nathaniel Harbury suffers from survivor's guilt after leaving the HMS St. George shortly before it went down at sea. Unlike his friend Cecil, he sees beyond Edith’s golden locks and sprite-like figure to the fascinating, intelligent woman who brings light into his melancholy world.Several military veterans vanish from London, and the pair become embroiled in the schemes of the Rogue’s Alliance. While investigating the disappearance of the missing men, Edith realizes there is more to Nathaniel than she ever imagined, and with Edith's encouragement, Nathaniel begins to believe in himself again. less