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Eugenia (A Lady's Maid Trilogy Novella) Rough Draft by thequietwriter
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It is Eugenia Burnham's first season, and she couldn't be more nervous. Her mother expects her to marry well, and when a lady's maid doesn't stay more than a few weeks at a time, it seems an impossible task. Mr. Gerard Landon has been kind to her, and Eugenia hopes that she can keep his attention. When so many other, more beautiful, young ladies around her, she believes it will take a miracle for her to have a happy ending. Maybe Julie Nelson, the strange new lady's maid, can bring about that miracle. Eugenia is a prequel/parallel story to Regency Rumors, The Sinclair Society Book One.
Family Secrets by thequietwriter
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Trusting the wrong man has consequences. Once an Incomparable debutante of Bath society, Miss Rose Dunbar's life has been turned upside down. She has been sent to the countryside to conceal her shameful secret of being unwed and pregnant. Worse still is the fact that her father has hired the strict and watchful Miss Greaves to keep her company and out of trouble. As she struggles to come to terms with her new reality, Rose discovers that life in the countryside is not as dull as she had imagined. Garden View holds the secrets of her grandmother and she can't resist delving into the past of a woman she never really knew. As scandal threatens to destroy her reputation, Rose must grapple with the harsh realities of a society that values appearances over truth. Will she be able to find redemption and overcome the shame of her family's secrets?
The Steward of Blackwood Hall by flights_of_fantasy
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Despite living thirty miles from London, Anabelle Latimer knows her chances of finding a husband in their sleepy village are as thin as cook's white soup. Then she discovers a kindred spirit in Mr. Fielding, the intelligent and handsome new steward from Blackwood Hall. It was a great shame that his position in life was so below her own, for he was exactly the sort of man she would have wished to marry. Anthony Fielding, tired of being the target of the ton's marriage-minded mothers, hopes to spend a relaxing week shooting and fishing in the country. Yet upon his arrival at Blackwood Hall he discovers an estate in chaos, and a friend in desperate need of help. He is quick to offer his knowledge and expertise, unaware that his generosity will have unexpected repercussions. The Steward of Blackwell Hall is a traditional Regency romance of approximately 66,000 words.
My Cynical Marquess ~ Lords of Reluctance Book 1 by KristinaWalsh
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Now Available on Amazon or read for free with Kindle Unlimited. If you can I would really appreciate a review to make it easier for others to read. Thank you. Amidst the opulence of Regency-era England, "My Cynical Marquess" weaves a tale of unexpected connection. Miss Grace Preston, an orphan brimming with intelligence and an unyielding spirit, yearns to escape stifling societal norms. Her refuge becomes the home of the Marquess of Rutherford, a man of commanding presence and frosty demeanor. Thrown together by circumstance, Grace and the Marquess clash as he suspects her intentions towards his elderly mother. As misunderstandings entwine them, they form an unlikely alliance against the strictures of society. Grace challenges gender conventions, while the Marquess wrestles with emotions he thought long suppressed. Yet peril looms. Grace's scheming uncle plots a marriage that threatens her independence, while the Marquess is entangled with a high-society lady desperate to secure her future. In a race against time, they must navigate treacherous waters to rescue each other. "My Cynical Marquess" is a captivating story of defying expectations, embracing desire, and unearthing the strength of the human spirit. Will societal pressures break their spirits, or will their connection lead to a love that defies the odds? As danger and passion intertwine, Grace and the Marquess must decide whether to yield to society or fight for a future where love reigns triumphant.
A Sibling's Interference by thequietwriter
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Lucas Bywood has been happily working to restore the estate he won in an unfortunate card game. The unexpected arrival of his younger sister interrupts his plans and his peace. She declares her engagement at an end, and insists she must stay with him to recover herself. With Pearsend barely livable, Lucas is less than pleased with this development. Should he arrange a reconciliation between Philippa and her former betrothed, or let matters take their course? Add to that the concerning fact that someone has been trespassing, and Lucas is left with a complicated situation on his hands. Someone is spreading a ridiculous rumor that treasure was hidden by a previous owner. Can Lucas find the culprit before permanent harm is caused?
Not My Idea (A Gentleman of Misfortune Book One (Rough Draft)) by thequietwriter
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"Lucas, you must return home." These enigmatic words are all the preparation young Lucas Bywood receives when he is summoned home early from his Grand Tour. He little expects the tangle of obligations that ensnares him from the moment he sets foot on the family estate. His best friend caught up in gambling debts, his father forcing him into an arranged marriage with a young woman he dislikes and who is in love with another, and his mother struggling to recover from a suspicious riding accident... Faced with pressure from all sides, Lucas wants nothing more than to turn around and escape back to the continent. However, he cannot leave without solving the mystery of his mother's accident. Finding the answer will take more than his usual stubbornness, and Lucas soon finds himself out of his depth. What is a young man to do when everything that can go wrong seems determined to do so?
The Missing Passenger by thequietwriter
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Aboard the cruise ship, The Carrier, Clara Sutton is employed as a stenographer. She takes dictation, typing up whatever the passengers need her to type. When she realizes that she did work for a passenger not on the passenger list, she has no idea the trouble she's about to get pulled into. Written for a writing group prompt of "Gap".
The Vicar's Daughters by SarahBigD
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If every young lady likes to be crossed in love now and then, the Vicar Pearce's daughters are three times blessed. Willful and spirited, Rachel refuses to think Lord Ellsworth's son, her dearest friend since childhood, is not in love with her. But the youngest sister, Amanda, is the one who's attracted the eye of Lord Dabney with her honey-gold hair and angelic demeanor. Meanwhile, Marian is stuck in the middle with no one to love--unless that charming rogue Simeon counts. The ways of the heart do not unfold in a straightforward manner for the delightful sisters in this Regency period romance.
Behind the Stage (The Sinclair Society, Book Four by thequietwriter
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Why did she ever agree to this? Though she's found the man who killed her family, Juliet Sincliar's work isn't done yet. She agrees to help Mr. Oswyn Harper, her late brother's closest friend, uncover the larger conspiracy of treason connected to the death of her parents and brother. She once again assumes the identity of Julie Nelson, clever lady's maid, and joins the small household of dramatic actress, Miss Evelyn Russell. From the start, Juliet knows something isn't right in the house. Miss Russell is involved in something, but the proof is missing. Behind the stage of the Craven Theater, Juliet finds a tangle of connections that once unraveled might reveal the truth. But will she survive to see justice done? Book Four of the Sinclair Society Regency Mystery Series
Best Laid Plans (A Gentleman of Misfortune, Book 2) by thequietwriter
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What could possibly go wrong next? With the recent drama of his family behind him, Lucas Bywood wants nothing more than to stay out of trouble and pretend he is not pining over the absent Miss Darkin. What better plan than to visit Bath, the largest social town outside of London? However, it quickly becomes apparent he has picked the wrong friend as a traveling companion. Mr. John Ward has eyes only for the card tables and shows no interest in shielding Lucas from Bath's debutantes and matchmaking mamas on the hunt for a bachelor. But matters shift from annoying to alarming when Ward's determination to seek justice gets them both suspected of murder. As they say, "The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry" and Lucas' plans weren't terribly well-laid to begin with...