Mary Nichols

Mary Nichols

Lady Esme Vernley's unconventional first meeting with a handsome gentleman in Hyde Park has damned him in the eyes of her family. But his departure from protocol, far from offending Esme, has simply fired her curiosity!

Felix, Lord Pendlebury, is taken with this debutante's mischievous smile. But his secret mission for the Duke of Wellington in France could jeopardise any relationship between them – especially when he discovers his past amour has just arrived in town.

The Husband Season

Miss Sophie Cavenhurst wants a husband with whom she can fall head over heels in love. But when this headstrong beauty is rescued by the maddeningly superior Viscount Kimberley, she is certain he's the last man she would ever consider!

Adam has no intention of marrying again, least of all an outspoken girl who cares nothing for propriety! But this handsome widower soon realises that a touch of impropriety may be just what he needs…

A Desirable Husband

Lady Esme Vernley's unconventional first meeting with a handsome gentleman in Hyde Park has damned him in the eyes of her family. His departure from protocol, far from offending her, however, just fires Esme's curiosity.

Felix, Lord Pendlebury, is taken with this debutante's mischievous smile. But his secret mission for the Duke of Wellington in France could jeopardise any relationship between them – especially when he discovers his past amour has just arrived in town.

Dr Simon Redfern has risked his heart - and his reputation - over a woman once before. So when he meets Kate Meredith, who is helping a ragged child, he's shocked to find himself longing to make the warm-hearted young widow his wife…

Despite family disapproval, Kate volunteers to work at Simon's children's home, and her growing feelings for him throw her into confusion. For, longing to have children of her own, she has accepted a viscount's proposal. But Simon is the only man she can now contemplate as their father…

STOWAWAY…OR WIFE! Commodore John Drymore's mission is clear: sail to France, rescue Comte Giradet from prison and bring him and his daughter back to England safely. But Lisette Giradet defies the Commodore at every turn and soon gets under his skin more deeply than the bullet in his arm. Desperate to rescue her brother from the guillotine, Lisette smuggles herself back on board ship. With her life in jeopardy she's given no choice – she must assume the role of the Commodore's wife! The Piccadilly Gentlemen's Club Seeking justice, finding love

Talk of the Ton

Her name was on everyone's lips. They were agog to find out what Miss Elizabeth Harley had been doing down at the East India Docks. And in such shocking apparel! Why, her uncle's generosity in giving her a London season had been thrown back in his face.

Elizabeth had not meant to sully her good name. All she'd craved was a chance to travel. Andrew Melhurst had come to her rescue when she needed him most, but should she consider marrying him to save her reputation?

Scandal at Greystone Manor

Jane Cavenhurst is happy on her own. She really is. But as her hapless sister's wedding to the handsome Mark Wyndham nears, the protective barriers covering her deeply buried secret begin to shatter – for Jane has loved Mark for years.

But that's not Jane's only problem! The Cavenhursts are in debt to the villainous Lord Bolsover, and he has his sights firmly set on her! When Mark realises his true feelings, he knows he shouldn't be the one rescuing Jane, but he can't stop himself. In fact, he'll fight Bolsover, the ton and the scandal to win what his heart most desires!

The Captain's Mysterious Lady

Driven by grief and an implacable thirst for vengeance, Captain James Drymore has one sole purpose in life — to hunt down the men who killed his wife. A beautiful young lady in distress distracts James for the first time. Having rescued Amy, James discovers she hasn't escaped unscathed — she has lost her memory! As the conflicted captain slowly puts together the complex pieces of his mysterious lady's past, he realizes he needs to let go of his own. Can he and Amy build a new future — together?

The Viscount's Unconventional Bride

As a member of the renowned Piccadilly Gentlemen's Club, Jonathan Leinster has been instructed to ensure the return of a runaway. Louise Vail has fled to her birthplace, hoping to find her family — but handsome Jonathan stops her in her tracks! Jonathan's task is simple: escort the spirited miss promptly home. Then he learns Louise can use a sword, play whist and has the courage of a lion! Now, Jonathan finds himself embroiled in her search — wanting to claim her as his own!

The Captain's Kidnapped Beauty

Abducted and taken aboard a merchant ship bound for India, Charlotte Gilpin desperately searches for ways to escape. The heiress doesn't expect to be rescued by Captain Alexander Carstairs, a man with whom she has crossed swords in the past.

Alex isn't sure what to make of Charlotte's claim to have been kidnapped — he wouldn't put it past this spirited woman to have cooked up the whole thing to avoid her father's matchmaking. But in the confines of the ship this confirmed bachelor unexpectedly finds Charlotte getting under his skin…again!

Sir Ashley's Mettlesome Match

Determined to overthrow a notorious smuggling operation, gentleman thief-taker Sir Ashley Saunders will let nothing stand in his way! Until he runs up against spirited Pippa Kingslake, who's just as determined to protect her own interests…

With a string of demanding mistresses in his past, Ash thinks he can handle Pippa. Still unsure where her loyalties lie, Ash vows to keep her safe. But could Pippa's fierce independence end Ash's case — and his rakish ways?

Bachelor Duke

Orphaned and destitute, Miss Sophia Langford had no choice but to seek the mercy of her mother's family, the Duke of Belfont. But instead of the elderly gentleman she had envisaged, she was confronted by James, a most eligible bachelor.

James let Sophia into his household, although he little guessed what he'd let himself in for. Sophia was unlike any other lady of his acquaintance – she certainly had no reservation speaking her mind! So why did he find her so damnably attractive?

Runaway Miss

Alexander, Viscount Malvers, is sure the beautiful girl on the public coach is not the poor companion she says she is. This captivating miss is definitely running away, but from what – or whom?

Alex is adept at getting under her guard, but Lady Emma Lindsay must keep up the pretense. As her feelings grow, so does her dilemma. Maybe a lady can follow her heart, but a poor companion certainly can't – and Miss Fanny Draper she must remain!