Matchmaking Mischief Makers Series by Beverley Oakley

Two wagers, two matchmaking schemes, and the most dangerous gamble of all, love. Lady Eugenia, a spirited spinster with a penchant for matchmaking, places a bold bet with the aloof Lord that opposites not only attract, but marry. Her chosen test subjects? The scholarly Miss Amelia Fairchild and the rakish Sir Frederick, two people with seemingly nothing in common. If Eugenia wins, she earns a coveted balloon ride with Thornton. If she loses, her beloved 'Persephone' painting is forfeit... moreTwo wagers, two matchmaking schemes, and the most dangerous gamble of all, love. Lady Eugenia, a spirited spinster with a penchant for matchmaking, places a bold bet with the aloof Lord that opposites not only attract, but marry. Her chosen test subjects? The scholarly Miss Amelia Fairchild and the rakish Sir Frederick, two people with seemingly nothing in common. If Eugenia wins, she earns a coveted balloon ride with Thornton. If she loses, her beloved 'Persephone' painting is forfeit.But Amelia has a wager of her own to navigate. Still recovering from heartbreak and determined to protect her fragile inheritance, she must prevent Frederick from marrying anyone like herself. And certainly not herself.When both parties arrive at Pendleton Castle, a house party known more for ghost stories than romance, the stakes rise with every secret uncovered.Tropes you’ll ✔ Enemies to lovers✔ Forced proximity (gothic house party)✔ Bluestocking + reformed rake✔ Secret wagers and rival matchmaking✔ Grumpy/sunshine dynamic✔ Hidden diaries and family mystery✔ Ghost stories and gothic undertonesWhat begins as a lighthearted gamble becomes a tangled game of emotions, identity, and secrets. And as the heart proves more unpredictable than any wager, love may be the riskiest bet of all. A clever, charming historical romance with gothic flair, slow-burn heat, and matchmaking mayhem, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Evie Dunmore, and Kate Bateman. Read in Kindle Unlimited! less

Caroline Weston has always been dismissed as frivolous—until her dearest friend Venetia faces a fate worse than marriage to the sinister Lord Windermere.When Venetia is kidnapped and her childhood friend Henry Ashworth rides to the rescue, Caroline knows she must act. Even if it means disguising herself as a stable boy and risking everything.But heroics come with a price... moreCaroline Weston has always been dismissed as frivolous—until her dearest friend Venetia faces a fate worse than marriage to the sinister Lord Windermere.When Venetia is kidnapped and her childhood friend Henry Ashworth rides to the rescue, Caroline knows she must act. Even if it means disguising herself as a stable boy and risking everything.But heroics come with a price.Honor demands Henry marry Venetia after they're discovered unchaperoned, leaving Caroline to watch the man she's secretly loved all her life prepare to wed another.As Lord Windermere's villainous schemes escalate and mysterious accusations threaten to destroy Henry's reputation, Caroline discovers that sometimes a lady must save the gentleman—and that fortune truly does favor the frivolous.From the drawing rooms of London to a heart-stopping hot-air balloon escape, Caroline embarks upon the race of her life to outwit kidnappers, unmask conspiracies, and prove that love conquers all. But will she be too late to claim her own happily ever after? A sparkling Regency romance filled with adventure, intrigue, and the triumph of true love.Tropes you'll ✅ Childhood Friends to Lovers✅ Cross-Dressing Heroine✅ Forced Marriage / Marriage of Convenience✅ Rescue Romance✅ Hidden Identity✅ Regency Society DramaRead in Kindle Unlimited! Matchmaking Mischief Makers Book 1 - War of the Wedding WagersBook 2 - Fortune Favors the frivolousBook 3 - The Matchmaker meets her Match less