Surprised Heirs Series by Caroline Lee

He's back in her life, and his life is in her hands! Lady Marcia Calderbank has done her best to lose the lady wearing trousers, campaigning for women's suffrage...why, she's even taken on dangerous investigative missions for her brother's detective agency! At thirty-two, she's happily unmarried and completely concerned by the way Society has scorned her.But her latest mission will require her remembering everything her mother taught her about propriety... moreHe's back in her life, and his life is in her hands! Lady Marcia Calderbank has done her best to lose the lady wearing trousers, campaigning for women's suffrage...why, she's even taken on dangerous investigative missions for her brother's detective agency! At thirty-two, she's happily unmarried and completely concerned by the way Society has scorned her.But her latest mission will require her remembering everything her mother taught her about propriety.Because the Crown has demanded she prove that "Hawk" Hawthorne, the new Baron Tostinham, is guilty of murder. And Hawk--her brother's best friend--is demanding she save him, by proving to Society he's the gentleman she knows him to be. So what's it going to be? Her loyalty to her brother, her lover, and her heart...or her loyalty to the Crown?If she waits too long to decide, the choice will be taken from her. A fabulous start to a new super-spicy, laugh-out-loud series from the queen of HistRomCom, Caroline Lee! less

She’s the only one who can save him…but this ex-spy doesn’t want her help!Miss Gabrielle Lindsay, niece to the Duke of Exingham, has done the impossible: turned her privileged status into an unofficial veterinary education—despite the fact that no respectable institution would grant her the title. She’s proud of her skills, respected for her work, and perfectly content with a life spent healing animals... moreShe’s the only one who can save him…but this ex-spy doesn’t want her help!Miss Gabrielle Lindsay, niece to the Duke of Exingham, has done the impossible: turned her privileged status into an unofficial veterinary education—despite the fact that no respectable institution would grant her the title. She’s proud of her skills, respected for her work, and perfectly content with a life spent healing animals. So why then did she agree to help her uncle with his investigation?Because of the pregnant elephant, of course.Under the guise of treating an ailing pachyderm, Gabby infiltrates Inverlochy Castle, where Cassian Grey—former spy, current prime suspect—is hiding. Her task? Get close, dig up evidence of treason, and expose his secrets. Simple.But Cassian is anything but simple. Brooding, sharp-eyed, and far too perceptive, he sees through her charm. Worse, he intrigues her just as much as he frustrates her. His wounded leg and violent past should make him untouchable, yet something in him calls to her instincts—to heal, to understand, to get under his skin. Well. At the very least, his clothes.Cassian has spent a lifetime keeping people out, and Gabby has never met a puzzle she couldn’t unravel. The question is: which of them will break first?Warning: Another super-spicy adventure with convoluted schemes and hilarious grumpy/sunshine hijinks from the undisputed queen of historical rom-com less

Running a whisky empire was easy. Faking a marriage? Turning out to be a bit more difficult...Miss Helena Lickfold is a most unorthodox heiress. She took the fortune her father left her and—blessedly free of meddling male guardians—started her own successful whisky distillery on Islay. After all, years of studying gardening, jam-making, and the art of a well-timed boil (teapot, of course) had to lead somewhere useful... moreRunning a whisky empire was easy. Faking a marriage? Turning out to be a bit more difficult...Miss Helena Lickfold is a most unorthodox heiress. She took the fortune her father left her and—blessedly free of meddling male guardians—started her own successful whisky distillery on Islay. After all, years of studying gardening, jam-making, and the art of a well-timed boil (teapot, of course) had to lead somewhere useful. The only hiccup? Convincing a bunch of stubborn, barley-soaked Scotsmen to take orders from a refined young lady.So she did what any reasonable woman would made up a husband. A commanding, unseen Mr. Lickfold whose “instructions” she’s been following for two years.But the locals are starting to raise their eyebrows… and Helena knows the jig is nearly up. In a moment of desperation, she hires a reputable agency in London to find her a man—just someone to pose as her husband, offer a nod of approval, and vanish. Easy.Enter Hunter Lindsay. A charming baseborn bareknuckle boxer who not only is surprisingly good at this husband thing...but insufferably attractive and not nearly as willing to disappear as she’d hoped. Helena can’t decide if she wants to kiss him or kick him… or both, repeatedly.But when danger closes in and her new hired husband becomes the target, Helena has to risk the only man who’s ever made her want a real partner… or protect him the only way she knows how? another flaming hot adventure, full of bad jokes, spicy bits, and more than a little whisky. Get ready for fun! less

She’s in disguise. He’s in denial. Hijinks are inevitable.Lady Rose Hayle hadn’t intended on falling in love with one of her father’s friends. Her life would be much easier without the vexing admiration, after all... moreShe’s in disguise. He’s in denial. Hijinks are inevitable.Lady Rose Hayle hadn’t intended on falling in love with one of her father’s friends. Her life would be much easier without the vexing admiration, after all. As a titled young woman on the cusp of the new century, straight from her studies of art history and theory, the whole world is her mollusk of choice…so why can’t she seem to stop thinking of irritatingly delicious Bull Lindsay, a bastard-born rake old enough to be her uncle?And why, oh why did Rosie agree to her cousin’s scheme to work with him?Bull’s latest case is important to the family, and when he needs an art expert, Cousin Merida convinces Rosie to offer her services. Of course Bull wouldn’t agree to work with the “lassie” he saw born and raised, so the young women concoct a scheme…complete with a haircut, a fake mustache, and a pair of rather flattering trousers.Bull Lindsay might be a charmer, a rake, and a reformed criminal, but he does know the female form. Which is why his new assistant “Robert” is so bloody intriguing. By the time he figures out who she really is, Rosie is embroiled not only in the case, but in the danger as well. And Bull will be damned before he lets any harm come to her—her father’s wrath is the greatest threat, after all.And that’s the only reason he’s finding himself holding Rosie so tightly, right? This is it; the book you’ve been waiting for. Bull versus Demon, with headstrong firecracker Rosie refereeing! An utterly delightful way to wrap up this super-spicy series—equal parts mystery, mischief, and mayhem; You’re going to have so much fun! less