A Duke, promised to marry from childhood, who has no wish to hold to that promise, a Lady who has no desire to do as her father requires, a Christmas House Party, an intense instant attraction, an unconventional solution which leads to love. \\\\\ FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED \\\\\ Alexander Fortescue, the Duke of Southolton, is trapped – before he reached his majority, whilst he was on the continent, his father signed a contract, binding him to marry Lady Phyllida, who was then a child. Now she is grown, and Alex is Duke – but despite his disinterest in her, the contract seems unbreakable. Lady Selina Brancourt has yet to meet a man she finds truly appealing – although she has been keen to look. Her father, unhappy that she is yet unwed, pushes her towards a match with an older man, for business reasons. A man she finds utterly distasteful. When they meet at a houseparty arranged by the Duke’s mother, their common plight draws them together – but soon their attraction leads to stolen kisses, and more. When faced with a future apart, there seems only one solution – the gift of a Christmas scandal. Can the Duke bring himself to take the dishonourable path, to free himself? Will Selina cast all propriety to the winds, and do what is necessary to wed the only man she has ever wanted? Or will the demands of duty steal their chance at love? Readers ADORE this Regency Romance series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ” This was a very fun, delightful, holiday, historical romance... I really enjoyed reading this. Another of Arietta's wonderful stories .” – Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ” This is a unique story of an outrageous plan to get two people what they want. it is well written, with interesting characters ...I enjoyed this book very much .” – Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ” …I love Arietta Richmond and this book is no exception. Fun, sexy and intelligent, add this to your Christmas stocking and you’ll be dashing through the snow to a wonderful read . Highly recommended 5/5 …" – Goodreads Reviewers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ” In very simple words...wow, how I loved this story! ! I started reading it last night… and couldn't put it down until I'd finished it, it's that good… The whole story is exciting and I'm really looking forward to reading more of this authors' books!” – Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ” A lovely holiday read. The author has done an amazing job of writing this beautiful story the characters just come alive and it's really fun watching them go through their contracts and have a better resolution absolutely lovely look forward to reading more books by this author” – Goodreads Reviewer

A Marquess with a scandalous collection, a Lady with a fascination for everything improprietous, a book in need of translation, an unexpected enemy, a scandal designed to destroy, a love stronger than any threat. \\\\\ FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED \\\\\ Lady Mariel Angleton has a talent for languages, and has always been fascinated by the sensual and sexual side of things, especially since she helped her friend Selina marry the man she loved, through 'discovering' Selina in a compromise... But young ladies of the ton are not supposed to know about such things. She goes to visit the now married Selina for a month or so, before the next London Season, and hopes to discover interesting books in Selina and Alex's library. What she finds is far more than she had ever expected... Dashiell Hardstone, the Marquess of Longwood, has spent the last eight years overseas, in Italy and beyond. Along the way, he has amassed a large collection of books and objects related to the history of eroticism - a fascinating topic, but not one that the ton approve of, at all. Now, back in England, he must decide what to do with that collection, before his father, the Duke of Cockleigh, finds out about it, or the gossip gets out of control. But he also, desperately, wants one of those books translated, for it is in a language he does not speak. When Dash visits Alex, his old friend, who has married Selina, and discusses that book, he sets in motion a chain of events with an ending he would never have expected - events which bring him into close contact with Mariel, and expose her to his collection... As they spend more and more time together, the attraction between them is undeniable. Will the knowledge of that collection reach the ears of the ton, before Dash is ready? Will Mariel find herself in the midst of scandal? Will they admit their feelings for each other, or will an unexpected enemy drive them apart? Get the first book in this series too - while each can be read as a standalone, you'll enjoy the linkages between them. The Gift of a Christmas Scandal.

“Shock coloured her features, so well done that he almost believed it for a moment. He laughed, and it sounded harsh to his own ears. She flinched, and the bitterness drove him. He had dreamed, for ten years, of revenge, or reconciliation – it seemed clear that reconciliation was not an option. Revenge it was, then.” \\\\\ FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED \\\\\ Widowed Violetta Tytherton, Countess of Caldicot, will be perfectly happy if she never sees the man who betrayed her, ten years before, again. She has moved on from that, and is enjoying her independence. And, perhaps, by going to her favourite cousin’s Christmas House Party, she might also enjoy Christmas for the first time in her life. Christophe Bourdain, Duke of Lustering, is still attempting to deal with everything he inherited, and to reinsert himself into London society. Duty says that he should marry, and beget an heir – but he cannot face the thought of letting a woman into his life that closely – he has been betrayed once, and he will not allow that to happen again. He will attend his old friends Christmas House Party, and attempt to relax, to forget all about duty at least for a short while. When a blizzard strands them both at the same already overcrowded Inn, everything changes . Old secrets drive them, as regret, revenge and desire tangle inextricably, until a truth ten years hidden is revealed by the force of an undeniable love. Readers of Regency Romance Adore this series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " This story kept my interest from start to finish and was hard to put down . I enjoyed the epilogue.” – Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”… Great story with fun characters and lots of twists and turns .” – Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”…It was a different and very enjoyable romantic story .” – Goodreads Reviewer Read the whole series! Regency Romance with a little bit of heat! The Gift of a Christmas Scandal Lady Mariel's Scandalous Love Christmas with THAT Duke

A lady’s maid with a fascination for legends, a Count recently returned to his main estate, a lurking ancient enemy, an accidental meeting of fated mates, love saved by his dragon nature. \\\\\ READ NOW ON KINDLE UNLIMITED \\\\\ Miss Amalie Dubois is glad to return to Italy with her mistress and is intent upon learning more of the local legends. But perhaps there is more to those legends than she’d thought? Fabiano Angelini, Conte Terrini, is far more than he seems. A dragon shifter, his life is one of subterfuge – appearing to be an ordinary member of the aristocracy, whilst taking whatever action is necessary to keep dragonkind safe from both humans, and an ancient enemy. But after so many years, he is beginning to doubt that he will ever find his mate. But everything changes for both of them when they come face to face… How can Amalie see more of the man who takes her breath away, when he is a Lord, and she is a servant? How can Fabiano confirm that Amalie is his mate, as he suspects? And, most important of all, how can he keep her safe from the terrible enemy who have invaded his domain? Can Amalie and Fabiano find their way to fated love? Or will the enemies of all dragonkind destroy their hopes for the future? Arietta Richmond Fans LOVE this paranormal shifter Regency Romance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”I have read several dragon shifter books and I have to say that this was one of my favorites.” – Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”I have to say this book was unexpected but I found it a rather interesting read… I loved the epilogue it was beautifully written. This was an excellent book written by two very talented authors.” – Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”Romantic, exciting, steamy! This book is totally different from any of the Arietta Richmond books I have read before and I absolutely loved it! It has a historical setting but I was unprepared for a paranormal romance. Some of the scenes left me breathless\[.\] Refreshing and exciting!” – Goodreads Reviewer