The Lost Lords Series by Karla Kratovil

He needs the truth and then revenge…. The Duke of Hartwick returns to London for the sole purpose to find and punish those who murdered his father and brother and nearly killed him for getting too close to the truth. But he doesn’t count on his great aunt and her charming and intelligent companion, Lucy Middleton awaiting his return. In another life, he and Lucy flirted and danced around their attraction. But his close brush with death has forever changed him... moreHe needs the truth and then revenge…. The Duke of Hartwick returns to London for the sole purpose to find and punish those who murdered his father and brother and nearly killed him for getting too close to the truth. But he doesn’t count on his great aunt and her charming and intelligent companion, Lucy Middleton awaiting his return. In another life, he and Lucy flirted and danced around their attraction. But his close brush with death has forever changed him. Lucy is as lovely as ever, but he won’t lose focus on his quest for the truth. Lucy bursts back into his life like a ray of very determined sunshine. She needs his help avoiding an unpleasant suitor, and she declares he needs her help to rejoin society. As he begins his search, Lucy continuously interferes, no matter how much he growls at her. How is a man supposed to exact revenge with a persistent and beautiful companion always at his side? As the Duke and Lucy join forces to investigate, they risk physical danger, scandal, and both of their hearts. less

Naval Commander Malcolm Iveson returns to London and receives a new assignment to discover missing artifacts smuggled into England. His instructions are simple; take up his title as the Marquess of Kingsbury, pretend to be looking for a wife, and discreetly uncover who is behind the stolen artifacts. Falling head over heels for the daughter of his prime suspect was not the plan. At the mercy of her cruel father, wallflower Adeline Amberley is trying to find a way to save her family from scandal... moreNaval Commander Malcolm Iveson returns to London and receives a new assignment to discover missing artifacts smuggled into England. His instructions are simple; take up his title as the Marquess of Kingsbury, pretend to be looking for a wife, and discreetly uncover who is behind the stolen artifacts. Falling head over heels for the daughter of his prime suspect was not the plan. At the mercy of her cruel father, wallflower Adeline Amberley is trying to find a way to save her family from scandal. She is clever enough to know that the artifacts her father claims are from an archaeological dig are most likely stolen. But the more secrets she uncovers, the more alone she feels. One person, the irreverent Lord Kingsbury, constantly confuses her with his attention and his compliments. Could she trust him to help her? Malcolm kidnaps his damsel-in-distress and they embark on a road trip fraught with bad weather, hired thugs, betrayal and inns with only one bed. As Malcolm peels back the layers of Adeline’s secrets, will his desire overpower his deference to his duty? less

An evening of flirtation is interrupted by murder, casting two bruised hearts together as they hunt for the killer. Elizabeth Harper once had a fairytale romance, but her dreams of a happy future were shattered when her aristocratic fiancé was killed, leaving her unwed and pregnant. Seven years later, she’s a fiercely independent single mother running her late father’s newspaper... moreAn evening of flirtation is interrupted by murder, casting two bruised hearts together as they hunt for the killer. Elizabeth Harper once had a fairytale romance, but her dreams of a happy future were shattered when her aristocratic fiancé was killed, leaving her unwed and pregnant. Seven years later, she’s a fiercely independent single mother running her late father’s newspaper. Research for her latest article investigating vice in London leads her to an infamous gaming hell where she searches for a friend’s missing daughter. Owner of the Blue Angel, Matthew Reeves, was betrayed as a child by his family. Abandoning his respectable name and old life, he reinvented himself on the streets of London. The Blue Angel employees are his family, and he will do anything to protect them from a busybody reporter determined to defame its reputation. In this spicy historical romance, a whip-smart newspaper editor and a devilishly handsome gaming hell owner join forces to find a killer. Can they push aside their mutual mistrust and learn to believe in love again? Perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean's Bareknuckle Bastards, this gripping historical romance blends intrigue, danger, and tempestuous desire. less

He’s nobody’s hero, yet he may be the man to help an imperiled lady save herself…. Rhys Seaton has been many things—bastard, street thug, criminal, spy, and now a wealthy business man, but his death bed promise to his mentor sends him on one last job with only a vague direction: Stop Lord Lavensham. On a moonlit night he breaks into Lavensham’s study searching for clues only to interrupt the duke’s lovely daughter-in-law on a similar quest... moreHe’s nobody’s hero, yet he may be the man to help an imperiled lady save herself…. Rhys Seaton has been many things—bastard, street thug, criminal, spy, and now a wealthy business man, but his death bed promise to his mentor sends him on one last job with only a vague direction: Stop Lord Lavensham. On a moonlit night he breaks into Lavensham’s study searching for clues only to interrupt the duke’s lovely daughter-in-law on a similar quest. The fragile beauty wakes his curiosity and his protective instincts. Lady Violet Sommerset is in desperate straits. Married to the cruel heir of the Duke of Lavensham, she’s endured isolation and abuse, but now with child, she needs to find leverage to blackmail the duke as he is the only man who can control his violent, drunkard son. In the duke’s dark study, she finds an unlikely ally in Rhys Seaton. As they work to uncover the duke’s dirty deeds, they discover a friendship that crosses social strata and grows into a love that just might become the safe haven each of their hearts long for. less