The Reluctant Lords Series by Andie James

As she found herself again, he found he couldn't resist herRecently widowed after an unhappy marriage, Lady Grace Harcourt is determined to make her own way in the world and never marry again. Entering society for the first time as she was married before her debut, she needs to make a good impression and secure herself placement as a companion or governess.Henry Ellison, Duke of Carrington, is trying to learn his new responsibilities after inheriting a title he never thought would be his... moreAs she found herself again, he found he couldn't resist herRecently widowed after an unhappy marriage, Lady Grace Harcourt is determined to make her own way in the world and never marry again. Entering society for the first time as she was married before her debut, she needs to make a good impression and secure herself placement as a companion or governess.Henry Ellison, Duke of Carrington, is trying to learn his new responsibilities after inheriting a title he never thought would be his. While avoiding title hunting debutantes and mothers, he is adjusting to his new life and trying to find a place in society where he is now one of the most influential men in the ton.Meeting at the house party of a common friend when Grace unexpectedly needs Henry's help, he believes they could be the solution to each other’s problems if he can persuade her to marry him. Undeniably attracted to one another, can they make a marriage of convenience work between them when neither is sure of their place in polite society?Lost and Found by the Duke is the first book in the exciting new Regency historical romance series, the Reluctant Lords. While part of a series, it can be read as a standalone novel. less

She believed herself to be ruined, and he didn’t careRuined in the eyes of polite society for breaking one of the unspoken rules of the ton, Lady Elise Pelham has had to make a life for herself in a world that is not easy for a single woman to navigate on her own. All she desires is to be able to live life on her own terms, embracing the freedom she now has without the shackles of propriety... moreShe believed herself to be ruined, and he didn’t careRuined in the eyes of polite society for breaking one of the unspoken rules of the ton, Lady Elise Pelham has had to make a life for herself in a world that is not easy for a single woman to navigate on her own. All she desires is to be able to live life on her own terms, embracing the freedom she now has without the shackles of propriety.Returning to his family’s estate on the Dorset Coast, Reid Claybourn, the new Earl of Weston, wants to do anything other than take over the title. Resentful that he must now relinquish his influential place in the House of Commons to take up his seat in the House of Lords, he is struggling to find his place as the earl.When Reid and Elise meet on his estate, the attraction between them is immediate. But will Elise be able to let go of the comfortable world she has created for herself in order to be with Reid? And can Reid find a way to embrace his new place in the peerage if he does not have Elise beside him?Ruin and Redemption for the Earl is the second book in the exciting new regency historical romance series, the Reluctant Lords. While part of a series, it can be read as a standalone novel.Content Character death on page, grieving, and discussion of past attempted assault less

She thought she would never fall in love again, and he had loved her all alongTwo years after unexpectedly losing the love of her life, Angeline, Viscountess Eastland, has decided it is time to move forward and stop mourning the family she will never have. Returning to the estate where she grew up to live with her brother’s family, Angeline finds herself renewing a relationship with the man next door—the boy she had been infatuated with growing up.Mr... moreShe thought she would never fall in love again, and he had loved her all alongTwo years after unexpectedly losing the love of her life, Angeline, Viscountess Eastland, has decided it is time to move forward and stop mourning the family she will never have. Returning to the estate where she grew up to live with her brother’s family, Angeline finds herself renewing a relationship with the man next door—the boy she had been infatuated with growing up.Mr. Sidney Bright finally realized he loved his neighbor and best friends’ sister, Angeline, when it was too late. Married to another, he thought he had lost her and became reckless and a bit of a rake. Now reforming and finding purpose, he hopes he might be able to win her over this time around.When tragedy strikes and Sidney suddenly finds himself both a Viscount and a guardian, he falls apart and turns to Angeline for comfort and support. Will Angeline be able to let go of her past enough to find love and a family with Sidney? And will Sidney be able to get out of his own way so he doesn’t lose out on his second chance?Once and Again with the Viscount is the third and final book in the exciting new regency historical romance series, the Reluctant Lords. While part of a series, it can be read as a standalone novel.Content Warning: Discussion of previous pregnancy loss, character death, and grieving less