The Secret Lives of Regency Ladies Series by Lark Maitland

Rumors have flown for years.That he's ruined scores of enemies.Broken just as many hearts.Lost an eye in a duel. Murdered his first wife.The Beast of Blackflint is a monster out of a fairy tale.Arabella Denton's father just negotiated his most ambitious marrying her to a duke. Unfortunately, that man is Nicholas Alberle--fifteen years her senior, powerful, cold, scarred, and terrifying. Worse, their wedding will mean the end of Arabella's secret life as one of London's most promising artists... moreRumors have flown for years.That he's ruined scores of enemies.Broken just as many hearts.Lost an eye in a duel. Murdered his first wife.The Beast of Blackflint is a monster out of a fairy tale.Arabella Denton's father just negotiated his most ambitious marrying her to a duke. Unfortunately, that man is Nicholas Alberle--fifteen years her senior, powerful, cold, scarred, and terrifying. Worse, their wedding will mean the end of Arabella's secret life as one of London's most promising artists.Nick knows what he a wife who will give him an heir without capturing his interest, imagination, or heart. Shy Arabella seems perfect. Until she vanishes from their betrothal dinner. Running from him... into a raging, deadly storm.When Nick goes after Arabella, what unfolds is a night neither predicted. A singular night of accusation, of truths never before confessed... and unexpected, searing passion, for as long as the storm might last.The Duke's Bride Vanishes is a novella-length Regency Romance. For those seeking a content warning, please be aware that characters make mention of serious subjects including abuse and suicide. less

When scientist Luke Ashburton arrives to open the Earl of Bexley's new museum, the last thing he expects to find is the building on fire.Luke is tasked with overseeing its salvage, but needs the late earl's field journals--all of which are written in code. Luckily, a brilliant young mathematician can help. Unfortunately, she is Grace Chetwood, a beautiful whirlwind he encountered at a ball years ago. The night began with attraction... and ended with a slap to the face... moreWhen scientist Luke Ashburton arrives to open the Earl of Bexley's new museum, the last thing he expects to find is the building on fire.Luke is tasked with overseeing its salvage, but needs the late earl's field journals--all of which are written in code. Luckily, a brilliant young mathematician can help. Unfortunately, she is Grace Chetwood, a beautiful whirlwind he encountered at a ball years ago. The night began with attraction... and ended with a slap to the face.Cracking the cipher is a welcome reprieve from Grace's messy life in London... but means working with Luke, a man she ardently wishes to hurl into the sea. Also stressful? The fact that she cannot stop thinking about him.Over a week of long days and sleepless nights, Grace and Luke discover an uncommon ability to infuriate one another. But as hotter passions emerge, their connection grows deeper and more complicated than either could have ever imagined.Ash and the Butterfly is a Regency-era romance. It is connected via shared characters to other books in The Secret Lives of Regency Ladies series, but each story stands alone. You need not have read the previous book to enjoy this one. less

When scientist Luke Ashburton arrives to open the Earl of Bexley's new museum, the last thing he expects to find is the building on fire.Luke is tasked with overseeing its salvage, but needs the late earl's field journals--all of which are written in code. Luckily, a brilliant young mathematician can help. Unfortunately, she is Grace Chetwood, a beautiful whirlwind he encountered at a ball years ago. The night began with attraction... and ended with a slap to the face... moreWhen scientist Luke Ashburton arrives to open the Earl of Bexley's new museum, the last thing he expects to find is the building on fire.Luke is tasked with overseeing its salvage, but needs the late earl's field journals--all of which are written in code. Luckily, a brilliant young mathematician can help. Unfortunately, she is Grace Chetwood, a beautiful whirlwind he encountered at a ball years ago. The night began with attraction... and ended with a slap to the face.Cracking the cipher is a welcome reprieve from Grace's messy life in London... but means working with Luke, a man she ardently wishes to hurl into the sea. Also stressful? The fact that she cannot stop thinking about him.Over a week of long days and sleepless nights, Grace and Luke discover an uncommon ability to infuriate one another. But as hotter passions emerge, their connection grows deeper and more complicated than either could have ever imagined.Ash and the Butterfly is a Regency-era romance. It is connected via shared characters to other books in The Secret Lives of Regency Ladies series, but each story stands alone. You need not have read the previous book to enjoy this one. less