The Sinful Legacy Series by Leontine Blythewood, Cressida Blythewood

Jemima Cavendish never wanted this marriage, much less a child with the man who forced her into it. When her fiancé, Simon Harrington, the Duke of Wellesley, died unexpectedly, his title—and his fiancée—fell to his younger brother, Josiah Harrington, a man plagued by scandal and whispered improprieties. Now, Jemima finds herself reluctantly bound to the one man she swore to despise, burdened by an unwanted title and a life she never asked for... moreJemima Cavendish never wanted this marriage, much less a child with the man who forced her into it. When her fiancé, Simon Harrington, the Duke of Wellesley, died unexpectedly, his title—and his fiancée—fell to his younger brother, Josiah Harrington, a man plagued by scandal and whispered improprieties. Now, Jemima finds herself reluctantly bound to the one man she swore to despise, burdened by an unwanted title and a life she never asked for.When Jemima discovers she’s pregnant, resentment and fear twist into something darker. She loathes the child growing inside her, a child she sees as Josiah’s final act of control. One night, overcome by bitterness, she lets slip the terrible “I want this baby to die.”Josiah, stunned but resolute, asks, “Why?”“Because,” she spits back, “it’s your child.”Despite her venom, Josiah remains steadfast, his care for her quiet and unyielding. Shielding her from society’s scrutiny, he endures her scorn, hoping that one day she’ll see past the man she’s misjudged. Can a love forged from mistrust and resentment transform a reluctant bride into a cherished wife? And will Jemima’s hardened heart soften in time to welcome the child she once swore she’d never love?The Duke’s Inherited Bride is a story of reluctant passion, hard-won redemption, and the fragile hope of a second chance. less

A widow’s legacy. A rogue’s loyalty. A web of lies waiting to unravel.Evelina Harland thought widowhood would grant her freedom, but the death of her husband, the Duke of Wakefield, only thrust her into a battle for survival. Pregnant with the Duke’s heir, Evelina faces relentless whispers questioning her child’s legitimacy and scheming relatives eager to seize control of the estate. The ton is a cruel beast, and Evelina must wield grace and cunning to shield her unborn child from ruin... moreA widow’s legacy. A rogue’s loyalty. A web of lies waiting to unravel.Evelina Harland thought widowhood would grant her freedom, but the death of her husband, the Duke of Wakefield, only thrust her into a battle for survival. Pregnant with the Duke’s heir, Evelina faces relentless whispers questioning her child’s legitimacy and scheming relatives eager to seize control of the estate. The ton is a cruel beast, and Evelina must wield grace and cunning to shield her unborn child from ruin.Enter Jeremiah Langley, Lord of Ravenscroft—a viscount with a tarnished name and a promise to uphold. Tasked by the late Duke to protect Evelina, Jeremiah soon finds himself drawn to the spirited Duchess in ways he cannot afford. As Evelina and Jeremiah navigate a treacherous path of alliances and betrayals, secrets emerge that threaten not just Wakefield’s legacy but their hearts.Amidst false friends, shadowy schemes, and the lurking danger of love forbidden, Evelina must prove that a woman’s strength is her greatest weapon. Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will her enemies succeed in stealing everything—her title, her child, and her future?In a world where trust is scarce and betrayal is the currency of the elite, loyalty may be the only thing that can save her. less