Prequel to the series "The Secrets of Scarlett Hall". Going against her mother’s wishes, Miss Eleanor Parker marries her love, Lord Charles Lambert. When secrets from his past threaten to rip apart their marriage, she vows to do whatever it takes to keep her family safe.

For 150 years the magnificent Scarlett Hall has stood proud. However, the secrets it holds threaten to destroy it and the family who lives within. At the age of one and twenty, Widow Isabel Barnet has returned to seek refuge in her family’s ancestral home of Scarlett Hall. Having experienced heartbreak and vowing to never love again, Isabel has now resigned herself to minding her younger sisters and forever remaining alone. That is until one day when her mother makes a request… Laurence Redbrook, Duke of Ludlow, feels half a man compared to others; the limp he received after a tragic accident is proof of that. Understanding that the ton whispers behind his back—and no woman would ever view him with interest—he remains alone at his estate. That is, until an important letter arrives requesting his aid. As Isabel and Laurence are joined into a marriage of convenience, Isabel begins to search for a way to escape from both a man she does not love and the secrets in her heart that threaten to destroy her. And Laurence must decide if the love he feels for Isabel is enough for her to see him as the man he wishes to be rather than the burden she is forced to carry. Whispers of Light is the exciting first book in the new Secret of Scarlett Hall series. Each novel is filled with mystery and secrets that will keep you guessing with every turn of the page to see if this hero and heroine receive their happily ever after.

For 150 years the magnificent Scarlett Hall has stood proud. However, the secrets it holds threaten to destroy it and the family who lives within. Miss Hannah Lambert has dismissed any notion of love and courting as foolishness and has gone so far as to feign illness to miss her debut into society the previous year. With a new season upon her, she desperately seeks a way to remain at Scarlett Hall and continue with her true love—writing. Lord John Stanford, Marquess of Greyhedge, leads a life too lively by society’s standards. When he finds himself in a situation from which he is unable to disentangle himself, he runs to the home of his cousin, Laurence Redbrook, Duke of Ludlow, to seek refuge. When Laurence asks him to entertain his sister-in-law, Hannah, he readily agrees if it means he may earn his cousin’s good favor. From Astley’s Circus to fine balls, the season is far grander than Hannah would have ever expected, made more enjoyable in the company of John. Not only is the man handsome, but like her, he enjoys reading, poetry, and the theater. As new feelings arise, Hannah wishes to embrace them, but she worries that John may be hiding something from her. Although John’s fondness for Hannah began as a ruse, he finds that his newfound feelings for her are true and vows to change his ways. However, as the two journey through the London season together, it may not be only John’s past that returns to haunt them. For a secret deep within the walls of Scarlett Hall threatens to rise that will not only ruin Hannah, but her entire family, as well. Echoes of the Heart is the second book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but is best enjoyed after reading book one Whispers of Light. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, Echoes of the Heart promises to be a page-turner.

Miss Juliet Lambert has waited her entire life for her debut into society, for she knows her worth as the daughter of a baron. Although other women speak of love, Juliet only desires a man who realizes her beauty and can provide her with the lavish things she deserves. Daniel Haskins has been employed at Scarlett Hall since he was a boy of twelve, and he has loved Miss Juliet from the moment he first saw her. Although he understands he must keep his love for her hidden, he wants nothing more than to please the beautiful woman who always wears a mischievous smile. When Juliet injures her ankle in a fall, she is forced to miss the season and remain at home, much to her chagrin. Her mother insists that she considers allowing one Lord Parsons to call, and although he is handsome and wealthy, he is much too arrogant for Juliet’s liking. In order to vent out her frustrations on the unfairness of life, Juliet finds solace speaking with Daniel, the stable boy. As the weeks pass, Juliet begins to see Daniel not as a man who can provide her with the finest of dresses but rather the love she needs in her heart. And although Daniel would wish nothing more than to be with her, he knows their relationship would surely be forbidden by her mother. As Lord Parsons’ calls become more frequent, a dark secret lingers over Scarlett Hall, and the voice of shadow past may force Juliet into the very arms of the man she does not love. Voices of Shadows Past is the third book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but is best enjoyed after reading book one Whispers of Light and book two Echoes of the Heart. Filled with clean romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery—and perhaps a bit of mischievousness—Voices of Shadows Past promises to be a page-turner.

Miss Rose Skylark eagerly awaits her debut into society, where she hopes to find a worthy suitor. When her mother informs her that she will be staying with her aunt at Scarlett Hall, Rose is excited to visit the place of which her mother has spoken often. Holden Bradshaw is horrified to learn that his father has given him an ultimatum - find a bride quickly, or the man will secure one for him. To give up his life of hunting and late night parties devastates Holden, and he seeks to delay the inevitable. That is, until he meets a woman who catches his eye and has him reconsider his father's request... Although Rose is first intrigued by Holden, his selfish and arrogant ways emerge, causing her to doubt her feelings for him. Worst of all, he places her in a compromising position, and a fake engagement is her only means of escape. What began as a ruse becomes real, and Holden seeks to earn Rose's favor and will do anything to win both her heart and hand. All the while, a long-buried secret emerges that not only threatens Rose's position in society, but also causes her to question who she really is. Songs of Yesterday is the fifth book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.

Born to the landed gentry but forced into a life of servitude, Miss Amelia Parker has forgone any hope for happiness. Attending balls and meeting a gentleman who will speak to her heart has been replaced with the reality of scrubbing floors. It is when her grandmother informs Amelia that she is to marry a man in exchange for a parcel of land that Amelia tempts fate and escapes with a secret to her aunt’s home of Scarlett Hall. Fate had been doubly cruel to Lord Christopher Beaumont, for he has failed yet again on his quest to find a bride in order to please his dying father. It is while carrying this shame on his return home that he meets Amelia and believes his luck has finally changed. Amelia is beautiful and mysterious, and he offers the servant woman safe passage in his carriage in hopes she will be desperate enough to accept his offer of marriage. Although Amelia finds Christopher handsome, it draws her ire that yet another man wishes to purchase her hand rather than ask for it. Instead of accepting his unconventional proposal she does agree to play the role of his wife. Yet, she did not expect new feelings to accompany it. As Christopher learns more about Amelia, he begins to question not only her story, but the feelings rising within him. And Amelia must make a decision – either speak of the burden she carries or allow it to forever remain a secret. Vows of Honor is the sixth book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel but is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.

Mrs. Juliet Haskins enjoys her simple life with her husband, although her days are a far cry from her aristocratic upbringing. Who would have thought that tutoring those less fortunate would give her such satisfaction? And she has learned that, in the arms of Daniel, nothing is more important than the love they share. Lord Hugh Parsons has desired Juliet for many years. Her beauty was a gift for him alone, and his anger has never eased since the day she ran away with the stable boy. For two years, he has searched for her, and now that his prize in his grasp, he is not letting her go. All he must do is see her husband hanged, and Juliet will be at her rightful place at his side. When Daniel is taken from their home for the accusation of crimes he did not commit, Juliet calls on her sisters, invoking the vow they once made to come to one another’s aid. But what Juliet needs to save her husband may not reside with her sisters, but rather a secret held in the journals of Scarlett Hall. Ballad of the Innocents is the seventh book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series and is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.

Miss Harmony Radcliffe desires the day she can leave her family home and marry Nathaniel, the man she loves. Sadly, the choice is not hers. Her father has made it clear that it is he who will make the final decision in the matter of her hand, and he believes Harmony is best off with his business partner, the repulsive Lord Henry Miller. Lord Henry Miller has desired only one thing in life, Harmony Radcliffe. The auburn-haired beauty will make a perfect bed companion, and there is nothing he will not do to have her. Having endured endless months of listening to her father’s incessant caterwauling and feigning interest in subjects he would rather not discuss, the time has come to get what he wants. Lord Nathaniel Lambert, 8th Baron Lambert, is ready to return to Scarlett Hall and begin his life with a bride at his side. His sights are set on Harmony, a woman of such beauty and heart that he will do anything to secure her hand. Hoping to win over her father, Nathaniel invites Harmony and her parents to his home of Scarlett Hall. All is well until a long-buried secret emerges, causing Harmony and her family to leave with her father vowing never to return. Even worse, he has given permission for Lord Miller to call on Harmony. As his world crumbles around him, Nathaniel seeks the wisdom of one Reverend Creassey, who sets him on a path that will forever cause him to wonder who he is... And for Harmony, she must decide between what her parents wish and what her heart desires. Harmony of the Soul is the eighth book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series and is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.

The true heir of Scarlett Hall has returned, and his name is Isaac Thorne. Lord and Lady Nathaniel Lambert return from their honeymoon only to find an intruder in their home of Scarlett Hall. Isaac Thorne is the legitimate son of Lord Charles Lambert, Nathaniel’s father. But what does this mean for Nathaniel? Isaac Thorne has lived a life of poverty with dreams that reach well beyond his means. When his mother falls ill, she confesses to him a secret concerning the truth about his real father, and more importantly, who he truly is. With the aid of legal counsel, Isaac is now ready to take his rightful place as the baron of Scarlett Hall. But first, retribution must be paid… Upon meeting Isaac, Lady Harmony Lambert decides the best course of action is to win him over and convince him to forfeit the barony. Yet, when her plan appears to fail and she watches Nathaniel grow distant, she fears they will not only lose their home but their marriage, as well. Seeking advice from Lady Eleanor and others, Harmony embarks on a new path that will not only decide the fate of her marriage, but also that of future generations of Scarlett hall, as well. Cry of the Baroness is the ninth, and final, book in the Secrets of Scarlett Hall series and is best enjoyed when read within the series. Filled with romance, adventure, and a dash of mystery, this book promises to be a page-turner.