Download or read book Lady Unveiled written by Beverley Oakley and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-28 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Unveiled The Cuckold's Conspiracy is Book 5 in the Daughters of Sin Series. It follows Beyond Rubies and winds up the turbulent love affairs of Lord Partington's two nobly born, and two illegitimate, daughters. Famous actress and courtesan Kitty La Bijou accepts she can never be kind and handsome Lord Silverton's lawful wedded wife.

Download or read book Lady Unveiled The Cuckold Conspiracy written by Beverley Oakley and published by Beverley Eikli. This book was released on with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wedding Violet written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandoned at the altar, Max, Lord Belvedere believes he's evaded family obligation in favour of a life of adventuring in Africa. But his ailing Aunt Euphemia has other ideas. When Max finds himself in the delightfully diverting arms of Violet Lilywhite while visiting London's most prestigious House of Assignation, he happens upon the perfect plan. A sham wedding to a 'penniless shop girl' should fulfil Aunt Euphemia's romantic dreams without losing him his newfound liberty. Violet agrees to the deception with no hesitation. Lord Belvedere is certainly the most charming and surprising of all her male consorts but she has no illusions about a shared future. She wants only to escape the clutches of infamous Madame Chambon. The plan appears perfect until Max and Violet find themselves falling in love. Can Max give up his plans for freedom in an exciting new land? Or is freedom to be found in the arms of the woman he loves? What Readers Say About the Series: "Max Belvedere & Violet Lilywhite's story was beyond beautiful. He was determined to seek his freedom at any cost. She believed herself ruined beyond redemption. Together they will discover that nothing in life is impossible. Highly Recommended." "Oh my! This story just makes you fall in love! It's exciting. It never lags. And what a most satisfying ending!" [Saving Grace.] Heat Level: Steamy

Download or read book Saving Grace written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAIR CYPRIANS OF LONDON series (BOOK 1) London, 1878 Welcome to Madame Chambon’s! Within this lavish London townhouse, a host of beautiful, intelligent women cater to the desires of princes, potentates and noblemen. These are the stories of the ruined vicar’s daughters, kidnapped baronesses, and enterprising lady’s maids who seek to turn the tables on those responsible for their fall from grace… And to find a happy-ever-after on their terms. Saving Grace is Book One Grace thought she'd found love and a future with the sensitive son of the household in which she was employed. But when David went to university, a terrible thing happened... Three years later, as Grace prepares for her next job, she learns she is the special initiation 'gift' procured by a mother in fashionable Mayfair for her son's twenty-first birthday. Grace, however, plans a 'celebration' of a different kind. One that will give her satisfaction for the wrongs that plunged her into this hated life. But when Grace crosses the threshold of the address where she once served in a very different capacity, her quest for revenge takes a very different turn. A story of courage and redemption with an unexpected ending. What the Readers are Saying: "It was exciting and emotional. Sexy and romantic." ~ Goodreads "This is one of the most interesting stories on why a girl might become an escort. The twists and turns are breathtaking...I couldn't put this down." ~ Goodreads Reading Order: Book 1 - Saving Grace Books 2 - Forsaking Hope Book 3 - Keeping Faith Book 4 - Wedding Violet Book 5 - Christmas Charity Book 6 - Loving Lily Associated Victorian Murder Mystery with Romance Series - London Ladies in Peril Book 1 - Murder at Madame Chambon's

Download or read book Her Valentine s Secret written by Beverley Oakley and published by Beverley Oakley. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful French emigree in London after the French Revolution is torn between her heart's desire and her desire for justice... Lady Athelton's St Valentine's Ball is a place for love, not vengeance. But when the gentlemen of the ton select their partner for the evening from a silver bowl of ladies’ names, the once-carefree Lisette uses the opportunity to settle old scores. In an accident of chance – or design - Lucien Monteil, handsome Vicomte and darling of post-revolutionary France, is the man with whom Lisette is to spend the evening. He is also the man who betrayed her father, sending him to the guillotine. And the man who stole her heart so many years ago. Now Lisette must fight the rising tide of her passions, torn between her heart's desire and her desire for justice. Read this exciting tale of betrayal, love, and second chances, and be transported to an age of danger, excitement and honor!

Download or read book Keeping Faith written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revenge is sweet until it breaks your heart. Falsely accused of stealing, Faith is given two choices: Fend for herself on the streets of London, or become indentured to Madame Chambon, the ruthless proprietor of London's most exclusive brothel. In order to survive, Faith submits to the machinations of a mysterious benefactress and begins a new life under Madame Chambon’s roof. However, she does not live like the other girls. Rather, she's taught the theory of how to entrance London’s noble gentlemen with her learning in philosophy, politics and art. Her body is to be saved for the greatest enticement of all: revenge. Faith doesn’t care what she has to do. She lives only to fulfil a bargain that will set her free. But when Faith is recruited as the muse of a talented, sensitive painter whose victory in a prestigious art competition turns them both into celebrities overnight, she discovers the reasons behind her mission are very different from what she'd been led to believe. Now she is complicit in something dark and dangerous while riches, adulation and freedom are hers for the taking. But what value are these if her heart has become a slave to the honorable man she is required to destroy? Keeping Faith is book 3 in the Fair Cyprians of London series but can be read as a stand-alone. Here's what the readers say: "A well-written story with realistic characters. The plot is engaging with plenty of twists and turns. It really pulls you into the book quickly and completely." "Thank you for completely following this story through all of the twists and turns until it reached its natural conclusion." "Engaging and charming with involved plot and romance which is to be savored as are all of this writer's works in my view." A heartfelt, sizzling Victorian romance with a note of redemption that'll please even the cynics.

Download or read book Forsaking Hope written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honour? Or her heart's desire? When Felix discovers the divine "Miss Hope" in his bed, his betrayal is acute. Two years ago, he’d been on the verge of proposing marriage to the beautiful governess who had taught his neighbour’s children. But Hope had failed to appear for their secret assignation, supposedly rejecting Felix in favour of a position abroad. Now, to Felix’s shock and dismay, Hope is the surprise gift his friends have sourced from London's most exclusive House of Assignation in the hopes of lifting his dark depression. Despite the pain of the past, Felix can't bear to lose her again. But Hope Merriweather is bound to her new life by a dark secret. She sacrificed Felix two years before. Now, she must choose again: Honour or her heart's desire? For readers who love second-chance, redemption love stories with a happily-ever-after they didn't see coming. Forsaking Hope is Book 2 in the Fair Cyprians of London Series but can be read as a standalone. What the readers are saying: "I have found a new author. Storyline that reaches into the darker side of human nature. Twist and turns with a couple of double twists. Hope remains..." "A sad story with intrigue, deception, strong emotions, suspense, violence and passion." "An emotional story that keeps you reading until the last page." "Immerse yourself in the time period -- put yourself in a situation of no way out, no options, no hope. Highly recommended -- I lost myself in the storyline -- and in history."

Download or read book Scandal of the Season written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Season in Disgrace Two Errant Wards A wholly Inappropriate Attraction When her unruly ward, Araminta Partington lands herself in a compromising situation with the eligible Mr. Durham, widow Charlotte Wendover comes to the rescue. Durham and Wendover have reason to be allies. They both understand the significance of decorum. They both have wayward charges, hellbent on mesalliance. They both recognize the enthralling fascination burgeoning between them. But if Charlotte succumbs to her affection for the handsome rake who’s fast become her savior, Araminta’s behavior may not be the only talk of the town. Can she weather the scandalous storm and discover her happily ever after? From bestselling author, Beverley Oakley, comes Scandal of the Season. If you adore Regency romance filled with scandal, drama and passion, devour this delightful prequel to the six-book Daughters of Sin series now.

Download or read book Lady Sarah s Redemption written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When spoiled heiress Lady Sarah Miles assumes the identity of a drowned governess to escape an undesirable marriage, she never expected to fall in love with her employer or become so attached to her difficult charge, Caro. After a month living at the grand estate of reformist MP Roland Hawthorne where she is governess to the widower’s rebellious sixteen-year-old daughter, Sarah is greatly changed. Gaining Caro's trust and earning Roland's love is much more important to her than new ballgowns and dancing slippers. But Sarah’s deceit has played into the hands of an unexpected adversary; a man who wants to punish Roland and who uses Caro as a pawn in a high-stakes game of revenge. Now Sarah must risk everything she holds dear if she's to save Caro, protect Roland from the past - and redeem herself. Heat rating: Sweet but filled with intrigue and the unexpected What readers are saying: "Dramatic, heartfelt and unusual!’ Eikli sweeps you away into a dangerous world where only the most daring player wins love." ~ Best-selling romance writer, Anna Campbell. "Pleasurable regency that has a lot of actions with turns. Sweet and clean with no sex is just how I like them." ~ Kindle Reader "The love story/ romance was clean and wholesome. The ending left you feeling warm and fuzzy." ~ Kindle Reader "Full of action, scandal and...a tumultuous love story. If you like historical fiction with suggested romance, or sweet and HEA, this is the book for you." ~ Kindle Reader I enjoyed this twist on the old gothic novel standby plot of the governess in the mysterious household. This imaginative writer stands a lot of the expected clichés on their heads and treats the reader to something rather different and refreshing." ~ Long and Short Reviews

Download or read book Lady Olivia s Butterfly written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-21 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the most dazzling debutante of 1811, beautiful and reckless Miss Olivia Templestowe scandalised society when she eloped with notorious rake, Lucien, Lord Farquhar. Five years later, she's paid the highest price for her impetuosity. Lucien is dead, branding his wife a whore and unfit mother, and willing the care of their child to a relative. Now Olivia is about to orchestrate a grand charade to reclaim everything she has lost. AFTER YEARS ABROAD, fighting for king and country, Max Atherton has returned to the estate he's inherited and to take responsibility for his cousin's child. When he discovers a young woman, unconscious, on his land, he's fired up with new purpose as love blossoms when he nurses her back to health. But Olivia possesses a secret far darker than simply her identity. A secret that threatens the future of the honourable man who has fulfilled her heart's desire. As Olivia struggles to choose between Max's future, and safeguarding her son's, Max must discover the key to the puzzle that will free them all – before tragedy strikes! A passionate love story with an intriguing mystery at its core. "Sweet with heat and hard to beat, Lady Farquhar's Butterfly gains momentum as it builds to a terrifying climax...." ~ Long and Short Reviews

Download or read book Daughters of Sin Box Set written by Beverley Oakley and published by Beverley Eikli. This book was released on 2021-12-27 with total page 1366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two nobly-born debutantes and their illegitimate half sisters compete for love while trying to bring to justice a handsome, dangerous villain during a hectic Regency London season. Caught up in a high-stakes game of intrigue and deceit orchestrated by the eldest sister - vain and ambitious Lady Araminta Partington, the ton's reigning beauty - each sister must play her part to bring a dangerous traitor to justice while finding a man deserving of her love and special talents. Her Gilded Prison ~ She was determined to secure the succession, he was in it for the pleasure. Falling in love was not part of the arrangement. When dashing twenty-five-year-old Stephen Cranbourne arrives at the estate he will one day inherit, it’s expected he will make a match with his beautiful second cousin, Araminta-not fall in love with her lonely, neglected mother. Dangerous Gentlemen ~ Shy, self-effacing Lady Henrietta was the wallflower beneath his notice…until a terrible mistake has one dangerous, delicious rake believing she's the "fair Cyprian" ordered for his pleasure. Lady Henrietta has always known her place—in her dazzling older sister’s shadow. She’s a little brown peahen to Araminta’s bird of paradise. But when the innocent debutante is mistaken for her common namesake "Hetty" and embroiled in the Regency underworld, she finds herself shockingly compromised by the dashing, dangerous Sir Aubrey, the very gentleman her heart desires. And the man Araminta has in her cold, calculating sights. The Mysterious Governess ~ Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, illegitimate daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as an overworked governess while her vain and spoiled half sister, Araminta, enjoys London’s social whirl as its most feted debutante. When Lissa’s rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society, she’s embroiled in a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham. But with an unlikely ally - charming and besotted Ralph Tunley who is also Lord Debenham’s underpaid, enterprising secretary - Lissa cleverly navigates a perilous web of lies to ensure everyone gets what they deserve. Beyond Rubies ~ Fame. Fortune. And finally a marriage proposal! Kitty La Bijou, celebrated London actress, mistress to handsome Lord Nash and the unacknowledged illegitimate daughter of Viscount Partington has escaped her humble beginnings and found fame, fortune and love. But the respectability she craves eludes her. When she stumbles across Araminta, her nobly-born half-sister, on the verge of giving birth just seven months after marrying dangerous Viscount Debenham, Kitty realises respectability is no guarantee of character or happiness. But helping Araminta has unwittingly embroiled Kitty in a scandalous deception involving a ruthless brothel madam, a priceless ruby necklace and the future heir to a dazzling fortune. Lady Unveiled: The Cuckold Conspiracy ~ Kitty has the love of the man of her dreams but as London’s most acclaimed actress and a member of the demimondaine, she accepts she can never be kind and handsome Lord Silverton’s lawful wedded wife. Choosing honor over desire, Kitty joins forces with her sister, Lissa, to bring to justice suspected traitor, Lord Debenham. Exposing the dark secret of one of the sisters is the only way for to achieve justice for all. What readers are saying: "The storyline is uniquely designed, and cleverly executed. Spies, traitors, deception, betrayal, mystery, suspense and romance, bring together an intriguing Regency Romance, with many twists and turns, and an abundance of adventure." ~ Amazon customer. "Magnificent and mesmerising." ~ Amazon customer. From bestselling author, Beverley Oakley, comes the complete five-book Daughters of Sin series. If you adore Regency romance filled with scandal, drama and passion, devour this delightful five-book series now!

Download or read book Hearts Entwined Two Steamy Scandal and Redemption Victorian Romances written by Beverley Oakley and published by Beverley Eikli. This book was released on 2024-06-08 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pretty Woman" meets "Romeo and Juliet" as a ruined governess and illegitimate nobleman's daughter navigate love, suspense, and redemption in this delightful, steamy duo of romances set in the infamous London Pleasure House, Madame Chambon’s. In Wedding Violet, Max, Lord Belvedere, finds himself unexpectedly abandoned at the altar. Seizing the opportunity to secure his freedom, he devises a plan to reassure his ailing Aunt Euphemia of his commitment to finding a bride. Enter Violet Lilywhite, a charming and diverting companion from London's most prestigious House of Assignation. A pretend wedding to a "penniless shop girl" seems like the perfect solution, but as Max and Violet's feelings deepen, they must confront the possibility that true freedom may lie in each other's arms. The second book follows the story of Charity, a reluctant courtesan who has found true love with her first and only client, Hugo. When Hugo is tricked into gambling away his inheritance and sent to India as punishment, Charity finds herself at the mercy of the infamous Madame Chambon. With the help of unexpected allies, Hugo returns to win back his fortune and his lady love. But to secure Charity's hand in marriage, he must risk everything in one daring night to expose a true villain and gain his family's approval. A must-read series for fans of Victorian-era mysteries and passionate love stories. Prepare to be swept away by these tales of star-crossed lovers prepared to lose family and fortune in their quest to be together. What the readers say: "This steamy plot is full of emotional turmoil and intrigue, with beautifully crafted characters who have quite the journey to fulfill their dreams." "This story has all the elements of a perfect fairy tale. Less angst than the preceding stories of the series, but enjoyable to the same extent. Good for a quick read!"

Download or read book Fair Cyprians of London Books 1 6 written by Beverley Oakley and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 1169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1878 ~ The girls at Madame Chambon’s high-class House of Assignation offer beauty, wit, and companionship to London’s wealthy and titled gentlemen. It's all too easy to fall from grace in Victorian London. Madame Chambon’s House of Assignation might not be for the respectable but it does offer a second chance at love. SAVING GRACE 'Pretty Woman' set in Victorian London. Grace Fortune is one of Madame Chambon's most sought-after escorts. But as Grace prepares for her next job as the special initiation 'gift' procured by a mother in fashionable Mayfair for her son's twenty-first birthday, she has planned a diversion of a different kind. One that will give her satisfaction for the wrongs that plunged her into this hated life. However, when Grace crosses the threshold of the address where she once served in a very different capacity, nothing goes as expected. FORSAKING HOPE Two years ago, Felix Lord Durham believed that Hope, the vicar's beautiful daughter, had chosen to live in Germany as a governess rather than accept the marriage proposal he'd hinted at. Now the divine "Miss Hope" is in Felix's bed - a surprise gift from his friends designed to lift his spirits and sourced from London's most exclusive brothel, Madame Chambon's. Despite feeling betrayed, Felix can't bear to lose her again, but Hope Merriweather is bound to her new life by a dark secret. Having sacrificed the man she loves once already, she must choose again: Honour or her heart's desire? KEEPING FAITH Revenge is sweet until it breaks your heart. Four years ago, Faith's mysterious benefactress falsely accused her of stealing and deposited her in Madame Chambon's exclusive brothel. There, Faith was to learn how to entrance London's noble gentlemen with her learning in philosophy, politics, and art. Her body was to be saved for the greatest enticement of all: revenge. WEDDING VIOLET When Max, Lord Belvedere, is abandoned at the altar, he believes his dreams have come true! All that’s needed to secure his freedom is to reassure his ailing Aunt Euphemia that he really is serious about finding a bride. Wrapped up in the delightfully diverting arms of Violet Lilywhite while visiting London’s most prestigious House of Assignation, Max hits upon the perfect plan. A pretend wedding to a ‘penniless shop girl’ should fulfill Aunt Euphemia’s romantic dreams without losing him his newfound liberty. CHRISTMAS CHARITY Reluctant courtesan, Charity, has found true love with Hugo, her first and only client. But when poet and artist, Hugo, is tricked into gambling away his impending inheritance, Charity finds herself at the mercy of Madam Chambon and her infamous house of ill-repute. A sweet Romeo and Juliet romance featuring two young people determined to overcome those more powerful who would keep them apart. LOVING LILY Lies brought them together. Truth drove them apart. Love made them whole. When beautiful Lily, Lady Bradden, is abducted and forced to 'summon the spirits' of a nobleman's deceased daughter whom she closely resembles, enigmatic newspaper editor Hamish McTavish vows to expose her as a fraud. But as he unravels the mystery shrouding the new sensation gripping London, an incendiary passion ignites between them. As shadowy dangers close in, Hamish must uncover who poses the greatest threat to Lily and why she is their target before history repeats itself in death. Drawn deeper into a web of secrets, he faces a choice: maintain his principles or protect the woman who has captivated his guarded heart. If you love your historical romance with intrigue, sizzle, and suprise twists, you'll love this Fair Cyprians Box Set. Get your copy now! WHAT THE READERS SAY! "The characters are well-formed and interesting and the story marvelous. I loved everything about it!" ~ Kindle Reader [Wedding Violet] "... an engrossing story that started out predictable, but didn't go the way I thought it would. I really enjoyed reading it." ~ Kindle Reader [Christmas Charity] "This is a unique story of love that will not die no matter what is thrown at them. The H/h are an amazing couple, and I recommend this story." ~ Kindle Reader [Christmas Charity]

Download or read book Whispers in the Kalahari written by B. G. Nettelton and published by Sani Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Verity White is forced to relinquish her hard-won position as a magazine editor after her husband James loses his airline job in the bitter Australian Pilots' Dispute, she reluctantly follows him to the dusty frontier town of Maun, gateway to Botswana's breathtaking Okavango Delta. As James reconnects with his childhood roots as a bush pilot, flying tourists between luxury safari lodges, Verity feels adrift and disconnected. Desperate for purpose, she accepts a job as a safari hostess to the charismatic hunter, Starky Willis. Yet, as Verity immerses herself in the untamed beauty of the African bush on a ten-day overland safari, she becomes entangled in a web of long-buried secrets and simmering tensions. At its core lies the mysterious death of James's cousin on a hunting expedition fifteen years prior—an ill-fated venture led by the very man now employing Verity. The harsh beauty of the Kalahari might fool some, but deadly secrets lie hidden, and danger lurks as Verity and James are drawn into a perilous world of poaching, corruption, and murder. "Whispers in the Kalahari" is a standalone romantic suspense that blends the sweeping romance of "Out of Africa" with the heart-pounding tension of "The Constant Gardener." For fans of Beverley Harper, T. M. Clark, and Samantha Ford who love second-chance love stories set against breathtaking African landscapes, dangerous secrets, and edge-of-your-seat thrills.

Download or read book Daughters of Sin Box set Her Gilded Prison Dangerous Gentlemen The Mysterious Governess written by Beverley Oakley and published by Beverley Oakley. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two nobly born debutantes and their illegitimate sisters - a governess and an actress - compete for love while bringing to justice a handsome, dangerous traitor in these passionate, intrigue-filled Regency romances. HER GILDED PRISON ~ She was determined to secure the succession, he was in it for the pleasure. Falling in love was not part of the arrangement. When dashing twenty-five-year-old Stephen Cranbourne arrives at the estate he will one day inherit, it's expected he will make a match with his beautiful second cousin, Araminta. But while proud, fiery Araminta and her shy, plain sister, Hetty, parade their very different charms before him, it's their mother, Sybil, a lonely and discarded wife, who evokes first his sympathy and then stokes his lustful fires. As Stephen introduces Sybil to every pleasure she's been deprived of, duty turns to a deep and mutual love. But with the unexpected arrival of a contender to the estate, Sybil realises that what she's set in motion to save the family might have tragic consequences. DANGEROUS GENTLEMEN ~ Shy, plain Hetty was the wallflower beneath his notice…until a terrible mistake has one dangerous, delicious rake believing she's the "fair Cyprian" ordered for his pleasure. Shy, self-effacing Henrietta knows her place—in her dazzling older sister's shadow. She's a little brown peahen to Araminta's bird of paradise. But when Hetty mistakenly becomes embroiled in the Regency underworld, the innocent debutante finds herself shockingly compromised by the dashing, dangerous Sir Aubrey, the very gentleman her heart desires. And the man Araminta has in her cold, calculating sights. Branded an enemy of the Crown, bitter over the loss of his wife, Sir Aubrey wants only to lose himself in the warm, willing body of the young "prostitute" Hetty. As he tutors her in the art of lovemaking, Aubrey is pleased to find Hetty not only an ardent student, but a bright, witty and charming companion. Despite a spoiled Araminta plotting for a marriage offer and a powerful political enemy damaging his reputation, Aubrey may suffer the greatest betrayal at the hands of the little "concubine" who's managed to breach the stony exterior of his heart. THE MYSTERIOUS GOVERNESS ~ Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, illegitimate daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as an overworked governess while her vain and spoiled half-sister, Araminta, enjoys London's social whirl as its most feted debutante. When Lissa's rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society – and into the midst of a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham – she finds an unlikely ally: charming and besotted Ralph Tunley, Lord Debenham's underpaid, enterprising secretary. Ralph can't afford to leave the employ of the villainous viscount much less keep a wife but he can help Lissa cleverly navigate a perilous web of lies that will ensure everyone gets what they deserve. Heat rate: medium to sizzling What readers are saying about the series: "These books are the best written time pieces I've ever read." “Lies, misdeeds, treachery, and romance. What an impressive story!” "This book has it all: secrets, intrigue, murder and romance. I finished it in one sitting." ♥♥♥ Step back in time for a Regency-era family saga with more intrigue than 'Dynasty' ♥♥♥

Download or read book Wicked Wager written by Beverley Oakley and published by Beverley Oakley. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handsome libertine accepts a wicked wager to win the favour of his unscrupulous ladylove. A virtuous young woman is set to be ruined on the eve of her arranged marriage. Charismatic rakes and dark agendas set the scene in this multi-layered Georgian mystery and romance in which innocent Celeste Rosington must play a risky game if she’s not to fall victim to the greed and ambition of her powerful enemies. But just who is the enemy? When Celeste disguises herself to aid her future husband, she inadvertently finds herself in the arms of notorious libertine, Lord Peregrine. And she likes it. But with her reputation in the balance, Celeste soon finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of envy, intrigue and deadly secrets. As an unwitting pawn in a deadly battle between adversaries, she must choose where to place her allegiance. Her greatest conflict is between her head and her heart. Choosing the wrong man, she knows, could mean the difference between life and death. *Wicked Wager was previously published by Harlequin Escape under the name Beverley Eikli. This exciting, fast-paced Georgian romance with mystery and intrigue has since been revised. Here's what the readers say: “Cloaked in mystery and dark agendas Wicked Wager…is a wonderful expedition into intrigue and romance! Nothing is as it seems in this book and as the story evolved clues and romance built.” ~ Jenerated Reviews. “The author knows how to weave a web full of mystery and suspense, and I had a great time relating to the heroine. Wicked Wager isn't the typical historical romance, it's very complex and intense.” ~ Kindle Reader “A great novel about a lord who is bored and likes playing games, especially when there are women involved. The game playing is fun and the romantic aspect …is great.” ~ Kindle Reader “A powerful page-turner with a compelling romance, a gripping 'edge of the seat' mystery and characters that held me spellbound.” ~ Kindle Reader "Full of mystery, intrigue, and romance. This book is set aside from all others. Totally immersible and hadn't realised I had finished it until I turned the last page. What a book!!"~ Kindle Reader

Download or read book The Mysterious Governess written by Beverley Oakley and published by Beverley Oakley. This book was released on 2017-12-10 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two beautiful sisters – one an illegitimate governess, the other a celebrated debutante – compete for love amidst the scandal and intrigue of a Regency London Season. Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, unacknowledged daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as drudge to the social climbing Lamonts while her vain and spoiled half sister, Araminta, enjoys London’s social whirl as its most feted debutante. When Lissa’s rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society – and into the midst of a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham – she finds an unlikely ally: charming and besotted Ralph Tunley, Lord Debenham’s underpaid, enterprising secretary. Ralph can’t afford to leave the employ of the villainous viscount much less keep a wife but as an accepted member of the ton he can help Lissa cleverly navigate a perilous web of lies that will ensure everyone gets what they deserve. THE MYSTERIOUS GOVERNESS is Book 3 in the Daughters of Sin series but can be read as a stand-alone as it features the sibling rivalry between Viscount Partington's two nobly-born and three illegitimate daughters from a completely different perspective. Book 1: Her Gilded Prison Book 2: Dangerous Gentlemen Book 3: The Mysterious Governess Book 4: Beyond Rubies Book 5: Lady Unveiled~The Cuckold's Conspiracy Heat rating: sensual. The Daughters of Sin series has been described as a Regency-set 'Dynasty'. What readers are saying: "The storyline is uniquely designed, and cleverly executed. Spies, traitors, deception, betrayal, mystery, suspense and romance, bring together an intriguing Regency Romance, with many twists and turns, and an abundance of adventure"~Amazon customer. "Magnificent and mesmerising." ~Amazon customer.