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Searching Hearts
Series · 5 books · 2017-2019

Books in series

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Duke of Christmas

2019

Spirited Lady Marie Colemore has never backed down from a challenge, including marriage to her ever-absent betrothed. When she learns the man she hasn’t met in years has been avoiding her in order to pass his time in pursuit of pleasure, she becomes determined to break all ties. Lionel Harrington has shirked his responsibilities as Duke of Ware since inheriting the title in his school days. Now a grown man, he would prefer to put off the inevitable and simply enjoy life for as long as he can, not caring about the consequences that may come. Until one night in the drawing room at a ball, Lionel is captivated by the woman he has avoided for so long. Suddenly the man who cares for nothing finds himself searching out an invitation to the St. James house party. Christmastide takes on a whole new meaning as he sets out to win over his future wife. For readers 18+ due to some steamy scenes.
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Quest of Honor

2017

He's chasing an elusive pirate, but when he catches Eleanor Adams, he gets far more than he bargained for… Thomas Harrington, second son of the Duke of Ware, joined the Royal Navy to escape from his life in society and find the freedom his soul had been searching for. Instead, he has spent three years attempting to bring the elusive pirate Captain Adams to justice. Eleanor has only known life on the high seas with her gentleman pirate captain of her father, evading the naval captain who refuses to give up his relentless pursuit – unless he can discover a way to capture him instead. The beautiful blonde woman Thomas meets in a tavern haunts his dreams, until he finds her in the unlikeliest of circumstances. The freedom his soul has been searching for and the honor he so upholds clash within him as Thomas and Eleanor fight their desire for one another. As they question everything they’ve ever believed, can they find a way forward together? This Regency pirate romance contains some steamy scenes. Revised and updated as of February 2023.
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Clue of Affection

2017

Violet Harrington will marry for no reason other than love. The daughter of a Duke, her mother is determined to find her a suitable match, but she is holding out hope that despite approaching spinsterhood she will find the love she is looking for. Then one night she witnesses a murder in the gardens outside a ball, and it changes her life forever. Lord Joshua Greville, Earl of Wanfield, wants more out of life than that of a typical peer. He wants adventure, excitement, and to do something that makes a difference. He secretly leads a group investigating criminal activity, the latest affecting the peerage. When the daughter of a duke becomes entangled in his current case, he must act quickly to protect her. Violet is horrified to learn of her betrothal through an announcement in the newspaper. Despite her attraction to the man, she never wanted to marry a someone she hardly knows. Can Joshua convince her to go through with the marriage? Will she ever have a chance at true love? Together, can they solve the murder in the garden? Clue of Affection is a 38,000-word romance with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily ever after! While part of a series, it can be read as a standalone book.
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Hearts of Trust

2017

After nearly ruining a young woman of the ton, well-known rake Benjamin Harrington is sent to manage his father’s floundering country estate. Determined to prove himself, Benjamin must fight the temptation presented by his beautiful new maid, who quite literally stumbles into his path. Sophie Carmichael was devastated by the death of her parents in a carriage accident and was placed under the care of her cousin, the Earl of Dunstable. The Earl soon makes known his wicked intentions toward her, and Sophie must flee, taking on the disguise of a servant. Sophie finds herself falling for her new employer, but when he invites a friend to his estate, Sophie must determine whether to tell the truth and risk discovery by her cousin, or face the risk of being caught in her lie. What will win out—duty, trust, or love? Hearts of Trust is a 59,000-word romance with no cliffhangers, no cheating, and a guaranteed happily ever after!
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Promise of Redemption

2018

Descent into darkness… Six years after his betrothed was murdered in the foyer of his London home, Daniel Harrington, the Marquess of Ravenhall, is consumed by rage and a thirst for justice. He spends his days searching for the man who killed his love and works tirelessly to right the injustices of others. Nothing, however, seems to heal the hole left in his heart. Though he vows to never love another, his father, the Duke of Ware, has other ideas. Tired of his son’s disregard for his birthright, the duke arranges for his son to be married to Lady Christina Princeton. Longing for love… Christina Princeton has longed for a Season to choose for herself the perfect companion with whom to share a life. Convinced by her father that she is too plain, too plump, and too practical, she wishes for a man who can see her for the woman she is inside. Dismayed when her father reveals his plans for her marriage, she considers the option until she finds the man she is to marry is the very same she witnessed carrying out an act of shocking violence. Despite the wall Daniel has built around his heart, Christina slowly begins to pry through the cracks, searching for the kind, caring man of whom she has seen but glimpses. With the past haunting them and new dangers emerging, they must help one another fight all that threatens them. Will they be lost to the darkness forever, or will new love overcome all odds? The last book in the Searching Hearts series, this can be read as a standalone novel. It's a guaranteed happily ever after! For readers 18+, due to some steamy content.

Author

Ellie St. Clair
Ellie St. Clair
Author · 46 books

Ellie has always loved reading, writing, and history. For many years she has written short stories, non-fiction, and has worked on her true love and passion—romance novels. In every era there is the chance for romance, and Ellie enjoys exploring many different time periods, cultures, and geographic locations. No matter when or where, love can always prevail. She has a particular soft spot for the bad boys of history, and loves a strong heroine in her stories. The lake is Ellie’s happy place, and when she’s not writing, she is spending time with her son, her Husky/Border Collie cross, and her own dashing duke. She loves reading—of course—as well as running, biking, and summers at the lake. Ellie loves hearing from her readers! Email her at ellie@prairielilypress.com. Contact her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elliestclair, and sign up for her mailing list at http://www.prairielilypress.com/ellie....

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