The Scandals and Scoundrels of Drury Lane

Series · 5 books · 2023

By Kate Bateman, Janna MacGregor, Tammy Andresen, and more

Books in series

The Duke of Drury Lane

2023

What’s worse than an earl, marquess, or viscount? A duke, of course! Which infuriates Lily Grey. Men like him are the problem, they are NEVER a solution. It makes her molars grind when the Drury Lane Theater insists she visit the man who has been nicknamed the DIFFICULT DUKE to secure funding for their renovation. “Why me?” she asks, barely containing her huff of breath. “Because,” the director gave her the once over. “You’re the prettiest.” She wished she might argue but she needed this job as much as the theater needed the financial backing of the duke. But she doesn’t have to like it. Or him. And the fact that he’s breathtakingly handsome. That doesn’t affect her at all. Absolutely not. All right. Maybe just a little… But she got this job to support herself and she has no intention of being swept away by any man. Least of all an arrogant duke.

The Debutante of Drury Lane

2023

A lady pretending to be mere miss, a bamboozled director, and a romance that's fit for the stage... Lady Giselle has written a play, and a good one at that, but if her father, the Duke of Marbury has anything to say, it’ll never see the light of day. So she’s forced to be… creative. And that's why, while pitching her manuscript to the Drury Lane Theater, she hides her true identity. But oh my! She never expected Mr. Carter Dodd, the theater’s esteemed director, to be so incredibly charming—not to mention utterly gorgeous. Carter Dodd has been in the business too long not to recognize an actress when he sees one. So when Miss G.E. Oldham, his debut playwright presents herself as a simple miss, he’s not deceived in the least. And by God, he’s sworn off actresses forever—romantically, anyway. It doesn’t matter that Miss Oldham’s smile speaks to his soul, or that her eyes resemble priceless emeralds, her hair shines like lava and her body could tempt a saint; he refuses to fall for a woman who is trained to pretend and manipulate. So what are these emotions plaguing his heart? Curse it all, he’s in trouble…

The Hellion of Drury Lane

2023

Behind the scenes, drama cuts both ways... For Samantha Billings, nothing can go right. Ever since she inherited her father's business as head carpenter for Drury Lane Theatre, she has been fighting off problems from creditors to unending rain. When an inspector of the carpentry guild announces he will stop her work unless she hires a master carpenter, Samantha fears she may lose everything - but she resolves to overcome, one way or another. For Oliver Chow, nothing can go wrong. In London for the first time ever, he is celebrating his new status as a master carpenter and looking for the adventure of a lifetime. When he happens upon a woman carpentress in distress, he is happy to help - even if it is in name alone. Thrown together to thwart the guild's inspector, Samantha and Oliver discover that sometimes, a little drama behind the scenes can have a surprisingly happy outcome.

The Duchess of Drury Lane

2023

She plays a part in society. He's convinced she's been miscast. Raised to be a future duchess, Celeste Worsley must marry the duke her grandfather chooses for her. That means staying away from Malcolm Hollandale, one of the infamous self-made Millionaires of Mayfair. The only problem? He’s irresistible, completely unacceptable to her family, and she’s been in love with him since the first time she saw him. On his hands and knees and covered in his newest attempt to varnish the Drury Lane stage, chemist Malcolm Hollandale tries to ignore the enticing woman everyone calls The Duchess. Celeste is everything he can’t have, but when she needs his help to right a wrong, he can’t refuse her or her plush red lips. A stolen moment leads to a forbidden love that neither can walk away from, but fate has other ideas. Yet, Malcom can’t stop thinking that perhaps this bold, passionate woman might be the perfect formula for achieving all his dreams.

The Phantom of Drury Lane

2023

Intrepid Lucy Montgomery has survived a shipwreck off Madagascar and the sweltering jungles of Brazil, but now she’s finally back in London she has something worse to deal with – her long-time nemesis Will Arden, Viscount Wade. Their one, impulsive kiss five years ago led to her humiliating rejection, so the fact that she’s never been able to forget the handsome scoundrel is vexing indeed. When Arden challenges her to uncover the identity of the mysterious Phantom of Drury Lane, Lucy can’t say no—but her snooping might just push them both past the point of no return . .

Authors

Kate Bateman

Author · 14 books

Also writes as K.C. Bateman

Janna MacGregor

Author · 18 books

Janna MacGregor was born and raised in the bootheel of Missouri. She credits her darling mom for introducing her to the happily-ever-after world of romance novels. Janna writes stories where compelling and powerful heroines meet and fall in love with their equally matched heroes. She is the mother of triplets and lives in Kansas City with her very own dashing rogue, and two smug, but not surprisingly, perfect pugs. She loves to hear from readers. Visit her at www.JannaMacGregor.com. Twitter: @JannaMacGregor Facebook: Janna MacGregor Sign up for her newsletter at www.JannaMacGregor.com

Katherine Grant writes Regency Romance novels for the modern reader. Her writing has been recognized by Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Romance Slam Jam Emma Awards, and Shelf Unbound Indie Book Awards. If you love ballgowns, secret kisses, and social commentary, a book hangover is coming your way. While studying creative writing at Northwestern University, Katherine worked as a developmental editor for several small presses before moving to New York. Her short stories have been featured in several literary magazines, and she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2018. Her ideal day includes a cup of tea, a good book, and a board game with her patient husband. Find out more at www.katherinegrantromance.com

Annabelle Anders

Author · 57 books

Married to the same man for over 25 years, I am a mother to three children and two Miniature Wiener dogs. After owning a business and experiencing considerable success, my husband and I got caught in the financial crisis and lost everything in 2008; our business, our home, even our car. At this point, I put my B.A. in Poly Sci to use and took work as a waitress and bartender (Insert irony). Unwilling to give up on a professional life, I simultaneously went back to college and obtained a degree in Energy Management. And then the energy market dropped off. And then my dog died. I can only be grateful for this series of unfortunate events, for, with nothing to lose and completely demoralized, I sat down and began to write the romance novels which had until then, existed only my imagination. After publishing over twenty novels now, with one having been nominated for RWA’s Distinguished ™RITA Award in 2019, I am happy to tell you that I have finally found my place in life. Thank you so much for being a part of my journey! To find out more about my books, and also to download a free novella, get all the info at my website! www.annabelleanders.com JOIN MY NEWSLETTER: https://www.annabelleanders.com/newsl... FOLLOW ME ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Annabelle-Ande... AND FACEBOOK: :https://www.facebook.com/Annabelle.An... AND BOOKBUB: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/annab...