Having endured the roguish ways of men, Miss Jane Harcourt has decided life would be better if she were to remain a spinster. Working as a governess has brought her fulfilment – that is, until she is suddenly relieved of her position. When her cousin alerts her that a duke is seeking a governess for his son, Jane is overcome with joy. Then she learns that the Duke of Fire is believed to have murdered his wife… Michael Blackstone, Duke of Hayfield, knows all too well the rumors surrounding his wife’s death. For years, he has remained isolated inside his home with his son, allowing his misery and the guilt of her death to consume him. When the latest in a string of governesses leaves his home, he sends word in hopes of finding anyone who will risk being in his employ. Desperate for employment, Jane agrees to a position as governess, but once she meets the duke, she cannot help but wonder if there is any humanity left in him. As times progresses, Jane begins to see a different side of the infamous Duke of Fire, for she sees a man who is overcome with guilt and grief. Can love be enough to save the man from himself? For Michael, Jane has brought more than excellent teaching into his home; she has also brought hope into an otherwise dark life. Finding the woman intriguing and enjoying her company, his feelings for her blossom, though he fears his guilt for the fire that claimed his wife may be the very thing that ends his as well… Read for Free on Kindle Unlimited

Orphaned at a young age, William Hawkins has known no other life than that of a gardener. His dream has always been to own a cottage of his own, but such a dream for a man like him can never happen. Or can it? When a mysterious stranger arrives at his place of employment, William learns that he is the long-lost heir to a massive fortune. And a dukedom he never knew existed. How can a simple man like him possibly take on such an important position? Miss Marianne Blithe, the daughter of a once-wealthy merchant, has wanted for nothing in life. The prospect of love has been elusive, but there must be a man out there for her who is not tedious. Or is there? With their family fortune faltering, Marianne and her mother are tasked with teaching the newfound duke how to navigate his new life. In exchange, her father will be given every business opportunity William has to offer. What was meant only as instruction has turned into much more for Marianne. William is handsome, intelligent, and adaptable. And more than just a simple student. William finds himself not only in control of a massive fortune but also under the patient tutelage of Marianne. Not only is she beautiful, but she cares nothing for his title or holdings—a fact he finds curious. And alluring… As the date of his introduction into society draws nearer, William has become a different man. Marianne fears that any semblance of the former gardener she has come to care for no longer exists. And William wonders if becoming the duke the ton expects is worth giving up the man he truly is.

Do you believe in the legend of the Duke of Ravens? Caroline Hayward, the Duchess of Browning, is married to a man thrice her age who considers her lower than the servants while he parades his mistress in front of her. Feeling unworthy of love, Caroline finds comfort with her son, Oliver. Philip Butler is the gardener of Blackwood Estate, a quiet man who admires from afar the strength Caroline possesses. Although he wishes to stop the cruelty her husband inflicts on her, Philip knows his place in society keeps him from intervening. Upon the death of Caroline’s husband, however, Caroline asks Philip to be her protector, for there are those around her who seek the wealth she has acquired, giving him the chance to be in her presence more often than he could have before. With the passage of time, Caroline realizes that her feelings for Phillip are changing, and she begins to wonder if love can be found after all. Yet, although he sees the look of yearning she carries, Philip knows all too well the risk of falling in love, and he does what he can to temper what is rising within himself. When Oliver is kidnapped and held for ransom, Caroline sends a desperate letter to the Duke of Ravens, a man of legend known for tracking down those who took his wife. When the Duke refuses, she turns to Philip for help. As the two set off to retrieve her son, Caroline questions those she once trusted and begins to worry that her enemies are much closer than she first thought. Will the strain of hunting down the kidnappers bring the two together? Or will it drive a wedge so deep it tears them apart?

Emma Barrington will do anything to save her father’s business…and some men seek to take advantage of that fact. As the daughter of a bookkeeper, Emma Barrington works in her father’s lowly office dreaming of better days. Without the necessary funds to even buy a new dress, she has forsaken any chance at love and instead dedicates her time in retaining her father’s accounts. When a client demands an explanation for an accounting error, it is Emma who must confront the infamous ‘Duke of Storms’. Lucas Redstone, Duke of Rainierd, has a vile temper that has served him well thus far. Many men fear him to the point that he bears the moniker of Duke of Storms with pride. Although his temper aids in his business life, it has made the task of finding a formidable bride difficult. That is, until he meets Emma, the woman sent to correct his accounts, and to his bewilderment, a woman who does not fear him. In order to save her father’s business, Emma agrees to continue working with the duke but soon fears his motives may not be true. And Lucas begins to wonder if the innocent woman who is softening his heart is doing so in order to increase her own wealth.