The Duchess Society
Series · 10 books · 2020-2024
Books in series
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The Ice Duchess
2020
A scandalous countess plays matchmaker…for a man she once longed to take for herself.
Georgiana Whitcomb, Countess Winterbourne, is known as the Ice Countess for her rebellious ways and refusal to marry again. But a scandalous Christmas wager fashioned by Georgiana’s childhood obsession changes everything.
The demanding duke needs a bride...
Dexter Munro, mere days from becoming the Duke of Markham, made a promise to his dying father to find a wife by the Twelfth Night. Except the only woman he’s ever desired has vowed never to marry again. Not even to become his duchess.
Georgiana and Dex share a sizzling attraction and a wicked past…but is their scorching passion enough to melt the Ice Countess’ heart?
If you adore sexy Dukes, feisty Duchesses, and a steamy second-chance romance set in the magnificent Regency era, The Ice Duchess is the historical for you!
\*This book was previously published in the
A Scandalous Christmas
anthology.\*
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The Brazen Bluestocking
2021
In this Regency romance by award-winning author Tracy Sumner, a willful bluestocking matches wits with a devilish scoundrel she never expected to desire with every beat of her heart.
A defiant society outcast.
A forbidding rogue who doesn’t believe in love.
And a passionate wager.
Daughter of an earl, Lady Hildegard Templeton hasn’t conformed to what society expects from a woman of her station. Industrious and unique, she’s created an emboldened organization for women on the cusp of marriage, The Duchess Society. Called a bluestocking to her face and worse behind closed salon doors, she vows to marry for love. And nothing but. Although the emotion has never shown itself to her. Until she meets him.
Bastard son of a viscount and king of London’s sordid streets, Tobias Streeter has spent a lifetime building his empire, and he needs the Duchess Society to find a suitable wife. An asset to expand his worth in society’s eyes. But he vows his search will have nothing to do with love and everything to do with vengeance. Until he meets her.
Soon, Tobias and Hildy’s plans are in turmoil as they choose between expectation, passion, and love.
The Duchess Society Series
#1 The Brazen Bluestocking
#2 The Scandalous Vixen
#3 The Wicked Wallflower
Prequel: The Ice Duchess
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The Scandalous Vixen
2022
In this enemies-to-lovers Regency romance by award-winning author Tracy Sumner, a bold lady and a ruthless duke realize they need to agree to an ardent alliance to get what they want.
_He knew at first sight.
She knew at first kiss._
Helena Astley, Lady Hell to the ton, has plans. To control her father’s shipping business, to live her way, by her rules. Her plan is going remarkably well until one ill-advised kiss invites the duke she doesn’t want but cannot resist into her life.
Hardnosed Roan Darlington, Duke of Leighton, cares little for society or finding a duchess. The only person ever to challenge him is the incorrigible, infuriating Helena Astley. The one woman he’s never been able to forget. When they’re caught in a ruinous situation, Roan offers her an alternative. A sham engagement she can break off after Christmas.
As they discover a world of forbidden pleasure, Helena must decide if she can relinquish a heart she vowed to withhold from the only man powerful enough to seize it.
And Roan must decide if falling madly, passionately in love is worth the risk.
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The Wicked Wallflower
2022
A slow-burn battle of wills leads to love.
Their biggest secret? Their infatuation with each other.
Independent, impulsive Lady Philippa Darlington guarantees her freedom by playing the role of a wallflower. After two miserable seasons in the ton, she’s vowed to never marry with the help of the most dreaded female enterprise in London—the Duchess Society. But a madcap misadventure will throw her plans off course and put her face-to-face with the most dangerous man she’s ever known.
Common-born Xander Macauley crawled from the slums to rule an empire. And he has secrets. One being that he’s smitten with his best friend’s little sister. Although Pippa Darlington is the last woman in England he’d risk his heart over. However, after a snowstorm forces them together and she lets him see the enchanting woman beneath the bluster, Xander finds he will do everything in his power to possess her.
The risks are undeniable. But so is the chance to find a true, overwhelming love.
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The Governess Gamble
2022
A sizzling Christmas romance by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner!
A woman from another world…
American Heiress Francine Shaw never dreamed she would become a governess! But desperate times call for desperate measures when Francine must flee to London to escape a scandal, save her reputation and... find a titled man to marry or risk losing her family.
But when her new employer turns out to be a “love ‘em and leave ‘em” rake, Fanny finds herself trapped in more ways than one. Stunned by the sizzling heat she finds developing between herself and the handsome and enigmatic Viscount Remington, she bravely makes him an offer he can't refuse...
He's not who she thinks he is...
As it turns out, Francine is not the only one who is hiding her true identity. Despite his devilish reputation, Chance Allerton has a tender heart of gold—and has secretly vowed to marry for nothing less than love. When he learns he has a ward just before Christmastide, he seeks the aid of the Duchess Society in the hopes of finding a governess for the child. When a beautiful, clever American hellion shows up on his doorstep instead, Chance is soon in over his head.
Francine Shaw exceeds his every expectation…and soon Chance finds himself utterly infatuated.
Can a wicked viscount learn to love? Or is this dalliance with the governess merely a Christmas tryst destined to end in heartache?
The Duchess Society Series
#1 The Brazen Bluestocking
#2 The Scandalous Vixen
#3 The Wicked Wallflower
#4 One Wedding and an Earl
More to follow!
Christmas novella: The Governess Gamble
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One Wedding and An Earl
2023
In this sizzling Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner, a notorious earl and an infamous hellion need to face an unforgettable passion.
A scarred earl with a big heart—and a big problem.
Since his return from war, the Earl of Stanford’s life has been anything but simple. A meddling older brother, a raucous group of friends, a crumbling estate, and an injury that forever changed him. Now this. Her. His brother’s bright idea of a way out. The most infamous landscape architect in England arriving on his doorstep to restore his ruined gardens and his ruined heart. Only, Ollie Aspinwall isn’t falling for this sibling ploy.
He’s content to hide in the country, a brooding, stargazing, lost soul.
A gorgeous hellion with wild dreams—and a wild challenge.
Necessity Byrne has heard the rumors about the Scarred Earl. A walking scandal, she’s used to flouting convention and shocking society, so the offer to assist a reclusive peer with beautification of his estate is a project she’d consider. Except for the ripple of awareness that dances along her skin every time she recalls meeting the handsome, steely eyed rake years ago. A dilemma she doesn’t care to solve—even if she wants the job.
However, she’s a woman determined to take every dare offered her.
So, they agree to disagree for the sake of the earldom’s gardens, all the while battling a breathless, rampant attraction—until Ollie decides he wants to keep her. Can he persuade his feisty, adorable gardener to accept a besotted, broken-down earl with dreams of a family and love?
Come along on this sizzling slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, sorta second chance romp!
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Two Scandals and a Scot
2023
Step into a world of scandal, romance, and unexpected love! With witty banter, sizzling love scenes, and a twist on the classic marriage of convenience theme, Two Scandals and a Scot is a must-read for fans of the Duchess Society series by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner! Scandal number one. A runaway bride. Scandal number two. The kiss. When Theodosia Astley’s shocking engagement ball sets society ablaze, she finds herself in need of a hero. Can she help it if her savior comes in the form of her intrepid former student, Dash Campbell, a captivating gambler with a heart of gold? The carriage was empty. And parked in her brother’s drive. She had no idea it was his . With a bookish wallflower’s assistance, Scottish ruffian Dash wrote a novel that made him famous. When he finds himself presented with the opportunity to pay his erstwhile teacher back, how can he refuse? Even if Theo’s sharp wit fearfully fascinates him. It’s a dangerous wager for a Scottish gutter rat to think of falling for the sheltered sister of a duke . When Dash proposes marriage to salvage her reputation, Theo suggests her own twist on the age-old agreement. They marry—but remain friends who do not fall in love. What could go wrong? Set against a backdrop of faithful wagers and sizzling desire, Two Scandals and a Scot is a thrilling tale of forbidden romance, with affection and passion pitted against societal expectations and personal demons. Follow Dash and Theo as they navigate their way through the high stakes world of love as they discover whether theirs can withstand the tests of time and circumstance.
The Duchess Society Series
#1 The Brazen Bluestocking
#2 The Scandalous Vixen
#3 The Wicked Wallflower
#4 One Wedding and an Earl
#5 Two Scandals and a Scot
More to follow!
Prequel : The Ice Duchess
Christmas novella : The Governess Gamble
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Three Sins and a Scoundrel
2024
Meet the newest member of the Leighton Cluster! The final novel in the popular Duchess Society series by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner!
Beneath his disguise lies a secret life…and a secret love.
Jasper Noble is the most feared man in London, a ruthless scoundrel with a reputation as dark as the rookery alleys he prowls. But behind the grim facade lies a man of hidden nobility with a past shrouded in mystery. Once a gentleman, Jasper’s life was torn apart by love’s betrayal, forcing him into the shadows of espionage and intrigue.
However, he’s never forgotten the woman he lost.
Cece Willoughby married to save her family from ruin, yet her heart remains chained to memories of the man she once adored. A widowed countess with the freedom to live as she chooses, she returns to London to find the life—and the man—she left behind. When fate brings them face to face, their long-buried passion flares anew. The love they tried to forget burns as brightly as ever.
Cece finds she must fight for their future, for the only man to capture her heart isn’t willing to forgive her for leaving him. Jasper, meanwhile, must decide whether to keep his secrets or embrace a second chance at love.
In a world where every truth is a weapon and every love is a risk, can they overcome the barriers that threaten to keep them apart forever?
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The Daring Debutante
2024
Welcome to the next generation in the Duchess Society!
Tobias Streeter’s son and Xander Macauley’s daughter fight falling in love!
In the bustling streets of 1840s London, a jaded and world-weary man, Nigel Streeter, carries the scars of a tortuous past. Wealthy, enigmatic, and resolutely unattached, he’s content to navigate the glittering ton with icy detachment, never allowing anyone to breach the fortress around his heart.
But beneath the polished veneer of high society, a daring and fearless woman, Arabella Macauley, emerges as an irresistible force of nature. With her sparkling wit and boundless curiosity, she's the talk of the Town, a tempestuous breath of fresh air in a world stifled by convention.
The only problem? She’s the daughter of his father’s closest friend.
As fate entwines their destinies, Nigel is drawn into Arabella’s audacious world of adventure, secrets, and hidden desires. The spark of their attraction blazes into an inferno, leaving them with an impossible Surrender to a love as dangerous as it is undeniable or retreat into the shadows of their haunted pasts.
In a Victorian-era London simmering with passion and rife with scandal, can two fiercely independent souls find the courage to defy society's conventions and embrace a love that could consume them both? Discover a sizzling tale of seduction, redemption, and the intoxicating power of love in this steamy historical romance, perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean.
This book was previously published in the anthology Christmas Belles.
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Naughty or Nice
A Holiday Regency Anthology
2022
The weather outside may be frightful... But this collection of Regency romances by some of your favorite authors is certain to be delightful!
Christmas is a time for kisses under the mistletoe, swirling silk gowns, and dances with one's true love under the glittering candlelight... This holiday season, celebrate the joy of romance with seven brand new tales from some of your favorite authors!
Find out who's been naughty and who's been nice this year, in...
Bree Wolf's: Once Upon an Aggravatingly Heroic Kiss
Once upon a time, our beloved Grandma Edie began her career as the best matchmaker in known history by using her extraordinary talent to bring about her own happily-ever-after...
Determined to perform a Christmas miracle by seeing her friend wed to the man she loves, Edith finds herself distracted from her task by a teasing gentleman with wicked eyes and a devilish smile.
Sydney Jane Baily's: A Diamond for Christmas
In a Regency Romeo and Juliet, heady desire blossoms between a lord and a lady from warring families.
Lord Geoffrey Diamond is the heir to an earldom with dash-fire to spare. There is no lady in London he ought not to be able to woo and win. Except one. Lady Caroline is vexed to learn the only man who makes her tingle is prohibited. Forbidden even to dance with Diamond, she finds herself breaking all the rules in order to follow her heart.
When they take a desperate chance on happiness, will it lead to a Christmas miracle or a Christmas calamity?
Tracy Sumner's: The Governess Gamble
He's a devil of a rake. Can an accidental governess teach him life's most important lesson?
To repair her scandalous reputation, American heiress Franny Shaw flees to London in search of a desperate nobleman with a title for sale. An impulsive decision places her in the path of lonely libertine, Chance Allerton, at Christmastide. Can a make-believe governess teach a wicked viscount a sizzling lesson in love or will it take a holiday miracle?
Fenna Edgewood's: The Countess' Christmas Groom
She is his ideal match. The woman he has been waiting for all of his life. The only problem? He's her servant.
This Christmas, two very unlikely individuals are about to realize they are one another's ideal match. And once mutual desire has been sparked, they will never be parted, no matter the price they must face.
Charlie Lane's: A Very Daring Christmas
Christmas is the most daring time of the year.
Crowded London streets, eccentric shop keeps, violent-minded maids, and chaotic coffeehouses. A daring but reluctant debutant and the steward who adores her will brave it all to find the elusive perfect gift that could win their hearts desires.
Jennifer Monroe's: Gentleman of Christmas Past
A lady determined to find love. A gentleman wanting her hand in marriage. A Christmas story you will never forget.
Miss Agnes Fitzimmons and Mr. Phillip Rutley each have a Christmas wish—to marry one another. Yet with financial burdens threatening to keep them apart, it will take a Christmas miracle to have the happily ever after they deserve.
Meredith Bond's: Christmas Intrigue
Can the joy of Christmas, and a beautiful woman, distract him from his duty?
Is it a recipe for disaster? Not even close. Whether Markgraf Alexander Kottenfurst thinks the spirited Prudence Torrington is naughty or nice will determine if this Christmas intrigue will lead to something wonderful
Authors
Meredith Bond
Author · 21 books
Meredith Bond's books straddle that beautiful line between historical romance and fantasy. An award-winning author, she writes fun traditional Regency romances, medieval Arthurian romances, and Regency romances with a touch of magic. Known for her characters “who slip readily into one’s heart,” Meredith loves to take her readers on a journey they won't soon forget. She is currently living in Europe enjoying the Bohemian life. I write a blog on writing and self-publishing that is published every Sunday at www.meredithbond.com/blog/posts
Sydney Jane Baily
Author · 31 books
USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily writes historical romance with engaging characters, attention to period detail, and sensual romance ~ often with a touch of intrigue. Amazon page: author.to/SydneyJaneBaily A first-generation American daughter of Brits from either end of London, Sydney resides in Massachusetts with her family—human, feline, and canine. The rest of her extended family live in the U.K. where she spent many happy childhood summers. She loves shandies, Maltesers, Cadbury bars, fish and chips, and anything from Harrod's food hall or in a Fortnum and Mason's basket. Learn more about her books, read her blog, and contact her via her website at https://www.SydneyJaneBaily.com. She loves to hear from readers. On her site, you can also sign up for her Readers' Group and receive an occasional (not bothersome) newsletter along with a free book.
Bree Wolf
Author · 55 books
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An epic love story that spans across an entire series. Ensure that you have a good cup of tea, something to nibble on and perhaps a box of tissues at hand before you dive into this slow-burn Regency romance full of enchanting moments between Sarah and Keir, the little wisp and the highlander.
Fenna Edgewood
Author · 13 books
USA TODAY bestselling author Fenna Edgewood writes steamy, swoon-worthy stories of love, family, and adventure. Fenna lives on the Canadian Prairies with her husband and two tiny tots (who are adorable but generally terrible research assistants). She is an award-winning retired academic who has studied English literature for most of her life. Before becoming a full-time author, her last "real" job was teaching high school students above the Arctic Circle. After a long hiatus from writing make-believe as a twelve-year-old, she has returned to the genre with a bang! For a FREE book from Fenna, join her NL: https://fennaedgewood.com/newsletter/ And be sure to follow her on Bookbub for the latest deals! https://www.bookbub.com/authors/fenna...
Tracy Sumner
Author · 27 books
"Witty dialogue and steamy sensuality.” —Publisher’s Weekly The USA Today bestselling author's storytelling career began when she picked up a historical romance on a college beach trip, and she fondly blames LaVyrle Spencer for her obsession with the genre. She’s a recipient of the National Reader’s Choice, HOLT Medallion, Golden Leaf and MAGGIE among others. She lived in New York, Paris and Taipei before returning to NYC. When not writing sizzling love stories about feisty heroines and their temperamental-but-entirely-lovable heroes, Tracy enjoys reading, snowboarding, college football (Go Tigers!), yoga, and travel. She loves to hear from romance readers! Find me everywhere on social here! https://linktr.ee/tracysumner
Jennifer Monroe
Author · 27 books
Jennifer Monroe writes sweet Regency Romance you can’t resist. Her stories are filled with first loves and second chances with dashing dukes and strong heroines. Each turn of the page promises an adventure in love and many late nights of reading. Not sure where to start? Download my free ebook, A Lady’s Promise, from my website and have it delivered to your inbox today! https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...
Charlie Lane
Author · 17 books
Charlie writes Regency romance that's lighthearted and hot. Her books have a little bit of angst, a lot of laughs, and a whole lot of heart and heat.
