From the lush English countryside to the glittering society of Victorian London, and the shabbier side of its gambling hells, Lord Despair thought he’d left the worst behind in the Burmese jungle. He was wrong. How can a man embrace his birthright when he cannot leave his bedroom? Lord Simon Devere returns from the Burmese War haunted by the vivid memory of his slain cousin and powerless to know reality from dreams. Unable to sleep lest he awaken in the cell of his nightmares, he sits in the dark, incapable of believing he is truly home—and safe—in England. How can a destitute young lady support her family after her father dies in debt? Jenny Blackwood is determined not to let her mother and sisters succumb to an unkind fate. With a head for numbers, she becomes the skilled bookkeeper “Mr. Cavendish.” One unexpected client is the nobleman cruelly named by gossips as Lord Despair. With the estate’s coffers mysteriously dwindling, Jenny goes where others fear to tread, into the darkened room of the unstable earl. Encouraged by her tenacity, Simon believes he can become the man he once was. However, as friendship quickly sparks into passion, they discover the greatest danger lies ahead of them, and the biggest threat to Jenny may be Lord Despair himself. Read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

Privileged and eligible until a carriage accident hurls him to London’s cobbled street, an earl awakens as Lord Anguish. How could it get any worse? Of all the ladies in London, why does this one tickle his fancy? Lord John Angsley, Earl of Cambrey, can’t stay away from Miss Blackwood, the jammiest bit of jam. But it’s clear from the start she’s too flighty and fickle to make him a good wife, especially with rival suitors cropping up at every turn. What’s wrong with wanting to kiss a few men? Margaret Blackwood knows the earl has dash-fire to spare. In fact, she’s decided he’s the man for her, if only a few minor matters don’t get in her way—like his two casts, a half-missing eyebrow, and a practically perfect “other” woman. When she discovers the true insidious rival for his affection, the battle begins! Opium dependency and a web of lies… When the earl changes before her eyes into a sneaky, peevish liar, Maggie may have to concede defeat and return to the London ballrooms and her many admirers. Will Lord Anguish choose the blissful relief of laudanum or the unpredictable passion of the dazzling Miss Blackwood? Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue—you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling writer Sydney Jane Baily.

Read Book Three in the bestselling Beastly Lords series. Let the decadence begin! Viscount Alder never meant to earn the nickname Lord Vile, yet he fully embraces it after a nasty betrayal—combining bitter resentment with the soothing taste of gin and a fondness for females. One wronged woman seeking revenge shreds his self-centered world, painfully capturing the heart he didn’t know he had. Lord Michael Alder has always behaved himself, enjoyed the London social Season, and even became engaged in his quiet, unassuming way. Then treachery shatters his gentlemanly character. So be it... if the bon ton thinks him a rogue, he may as well shed the burdensome, boring veneer of decency and decorum. A vile lord unleashed. Worshiping him from afar, Ada Kathryn is thrilled to encounter the dash-fire viscount in the darkened garden. Minutes later, her innocence in tatters, she waits for the noble Lord Alder to do the honorable thing. Instead, she watches as the most vile lord in London saunters away. Two very different reputations at stake. Drinking and carousing with the lowliest wenches to the highest aristocrats, Alder greets each day with a throbbing head, a sour stomach, and an even sourer disposition. Until a desirable new lady arrives in London, a polished stranger, not a hint of vengeance. If Lord Vile thought he understood betrayal and heartache, he hasn’t seen anything yet... The Beastly Lords Series Lord Despair Lord Anguish Lord Vile Read all three in Kindle Unlimited!

From USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily comes a treacherous tale of pistols, plunder, and passion! Philip Carruthers' brother caused the terrible accident that turned John Angsley into Lord Anguish (Beastly Lords Book 2). After mistakenly seeking revenge, he sets sail to put it all behind him. This is Philip's story... On a secret mission for Queen Victoria, British privateer Philip Carruthers at last finds the treasure he has been seeking for two long, perilous years. Unfortunately, he also discovers a diplomat's daughter in a nest of pirates. While relishing a final few months of freedom before marriage, Miss Beryl Angsley accompanies her father across the globe on a matter of diplomacy only to be kidnapped by Chinese pirates in the South China Sea. How terribly inconvenient! Honor-bound to rescue her, Captain Carruthers risks his ship, his crew—and his cat! In the midst of a dangerous world where survival teeters upon a sword's edge, he can either perform his sworn duty to the queen or save Beryl's life? Now that she’s stolen his heart, which will he choose? A stand-alone story in the Beastly Lords series containing engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue.

A magnificent marquess at the pinnacle of London society, darling of the ton, his world is upended in a single devastating moment—and Lord Darkness emerges! How can he fulfill his duties when he awakens to a pitch-black world? Lord Christopher Westing, heir to a dukedom, with his strong jaw and blue eyes, is a veritable god to the women who pursue him. What’s more, his future holds a prominent place in Parliament. Life grows even grander when he realizes the only woman for him has been right there all along. And then it all disappears! Will she lose him so soon after he’s found her? The esteemed but reticent Lady Jane Chatley lets her heart be captured after one extraordinary night changes everything—a kiss like nothing she has ever imagined. She would gladly belong to Lord Westing, if only she could fend off her arranged, dismal future. An unimaginable accident and a life in tatters… When Christopher plunges into a terrifying new world, both his sunny disposition and his will to live disappear as swiftly as the light in his eyes. With Lord Darkness pushing everyone away and Jane’s own problems growing ever more dire, how will she make him believe in what he can no longer see—before it is too late for both of them? Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue—you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling writer Sydney Jane Baily.

Death runs rampant in Victorian London, yet one viscount never expected it to strike at him so harshly, stealing his love and turning him into Lord Misery. How can a man prepare for the unimaginable? Jameson Carlyle Turner’s life has been topsy-turvy, from illegitimacy to titled nobility, from a solitary gambler to a happily married husband. When bent steel and a horrific wreckage upend his world, he buries his beloved along with his heart and his happiness. This lady won’t take no for an answer. Maisie Darrow understands grief all too well. She also knows the only way to move on with one’s life is to jump back in with both feet. Longing to help the distraught viscount, she could certainly fall in love, but her own hopes for happiness are dashed by a mysterious letter from home. A devastated viscount and a wounded soul… Having already loved and lost, Lord Misery vows neither time nor Miss Darrow’s sunny smile will wear down his grief-hardened walls, for he knows he cannot survive another blow. And she seems a tad more reckless than most! Can she convince him to risk his shattered heart again, despite the uncertainty that swirls around her? Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue—you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling writer Sydney Jane Baily.

An adventurous young woman is thrust into a real-life Gothic riddle. Luckily, she has a dashing hero to assist her. But his puzzling past may tear them apart. Eleanor Blackwood is thrilled to spend time at her best friend’s country estate. Angsley Hall overflows with the breathtaking natural beauty of fields, forests, and a mighty river, as well as with a mystery or two. She’s even more delighted by the unexpected arrival of the man who has secretly captured her heart. Grayson O’Connor is not immune to Eleanor’s charms. True, she still climbs trees and acts rashly, but she also has a quick wit and joyful humor. Yet with his own past cloaked in shadows, he’s not convinced he has the right to pursue this innocent spirit. Amidst a week of drenching squalls, they begin an intriguing treasure hunt based on Edgar Allan Poe’s The Gold Bug. Danger becomes all too real with midnight intruders, shots in the dark, and a perilously swollen river cresting its banks. Unlike Poe’s story of pirate booty, Eleanor and Gray discover the greatest treasure is the precious human heart—theirs to cherish or to tear apart. Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue—you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling writer Sydney Jane Baily. (Note: This story was first published as part of the USA Today Bestselling Boxed set, The Midnight Hour: All Hallows' Brides, October 2019)

A frigid Christmas Eve, an infuriated husband, and beloved family members gone missing. Forlorn Lady Lindsey needs a holiday miracle, or maybe three! Published in the [Stars are Brightly Shining](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50738264.StarsareBrightlyShining "Stars are Brightly Shining")_ anthology

Tragedy turns an affable, self-indulgent viscount into Lord Wrath, consumed with a singular purpose—to hunt down a vicious murderer. Could he have prevented the worst? Amiable rogue Lord Owen Burnley never imagined he would be compelled to take justice into his own hands, until his family is torn apart. Cutting a swath of vengeance through the heart of London, he nearly mistakes innocence for guilt. Can a wallflower tame the angriest man in England? Lady Adelia Smythe is known to be meek and mild, overlooked in every ballroom and drawing room in London. Yet, when she stands up to the vengeful viscount, how could she ever dream her heart would end up yearning for him? A man fueled by righteous anger… Lord Wrath cannot imagine having room for any softer emotion. Will he take a chance on a love as strong and fierce as anything he’s ever felt? Uncertain if Lady Adelia is his best ally or a shockingly unexpected foe, when she confesses the awful truth, will he choose his hatred or his heart? Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue—you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling writer Sydney Jane Baily.