Bouquets symbolize the repelling of the evil eye and the making of a fruitful union. It consist of multiple flowers, making it a unique and meaningful object that a bride takes with her to the alter. Elizabeth Brompton, lady of Hawthorne, is not having the life she dreamed of. True, she has four sons and a loving husband. But when that husband is out traveling, she is left alone to take care of her children and explain where their father has gone. Andrew Brompton, lord of Duncan, has a seemingly perfect life. But both he and his wife have the dream of having more children, and every reminder of her illness, is a stab to their heart. But one simple word will change his life forever. Thomas Brompton, lord of Lindenberg, is not having a calm life. His wife bore him seven children, and her sister is living with them. But one day, there is a knock on their door that might make their not-calm life, even wilder. Mary Brompton, just Mary, has a loving husband and three children. The perfect life for someone who gave up her title to marry the man of her dreams. But that picture perfect life is crumbling, and the only thing she can do, is see her husband even less then she does now. They all have a fight to fight against one man - a man who has been torturing them for many years now. And finally, they have had enough. But is a family with its own, intern problems strong enough to chase away Arthur Brompton? Victorian Flower Series #5

As a gambler's daughter, Frances was resigned to spending her life masquerading as a boy, learning how to shoot a pistol and fight with a sword. Constantly moving from town to town, it was far safer than being a girl. But when her father dies suddenly, she must pack her bags and return to England, to search for the family she has never met. Hoping to find her place at last, the last thing Frances expects is that she will need to continue the masquerade - or risk her life and her heart. A light-hearted regency romance.

"I assume you do not mind improper behavior, giving you are a Brompton." Lilacs symbolize confidence, which makes them a traditionally popular gift for graduates. There are many meanings that lilacs have that can best be classified by colour. White lilacs represent youthful innocence. Blue lilacs symbolize happiness and tranquillity. Lilac, the colour for which this flower is named, is a light purple that symbolizes a first love. Mary Brompton is not young anymore, although she behaves like she is. She is expected to court her best friend's brother, but she does not like him like people think she does. She wants to be free and fully a woman, not a fancy lady who needs the protection of a man. Eli Byron is not the best man in London. He has a reputation of danger, drinks and many ladies. Hiding behind the greatness of his father, has become second nature to him. He has a family that has hope for him, but he does not share that feeling. They are different on every level and they put that to the test - literally. But does becoming close to each mean discovering the truth they are both hiding? Victorian Flower Series #4 Can be read as a stand-alone book.

After two years, Lady Celia Leith has had enough. When she married Sir Horace, she thought she knew what marriage would bring her: security, a home, a loving husband. What she wasn't expecting was a mother-in-law who despised her and criticized everything she did. She also believed her loving husband would actually be at home more than a week at a time. Taking a stand takes a strength of will this lady didn't know she had. With the help of a lady's maid who is more than she appears, Celia sets about making Clarendon her home. However, when Sir Henry returns with friends in tow, Celia must be resolved to continue her plans. Will the truth behind his travels bring her closer to the husband she loves, or will her heart be broken?

In Regency-era England, Lottie disguises herself as her reclusive brother to fight for social reform in Parliament, only to find a rival in the infuriatingly clever, proper, and attractive Duke of Warwick. Their battle of wits sparks an undeniable attraction--but when the duke grows suspicious, Lottie risks not only exposure of her secret identity but the ruination of her reputation and everything she's worked so hard for. *** In London, 1806, Miss Charlotte (Lottie) Langley is a young woman with ambition far beyond what society allows. Women are expected to embroider, pour tea, marry well, and leave politics to the men. Determined to have a say in her country's future, Lottie assumes the identity of her reclusive brother and infiltrates the all-male world of Parliament to fight for abolition and factory reform. But politics proves far more dangerous when she catches the attention and suspicion of the maddening Duke of Warwick. What begins as a battle of ideologies and wits soon turns into something far more complicated: a mutual fascination and attraction that neither of them can ignore. The duke seems determined to uncover the secret identity that Lottie has worked so hard to conceal. However, as the danger surrounding her deception grows and others become suspicious, even her disguise may not protect her from the frustratingly observant duke who could ruin everything... or from falling for him.

"I hope I can be a better mother than I am a wife." Daylilies symbolize motherhood. In China, it refers to a mother's devotion and filial devotion from a child to his or her mother. In Chinese superstition, the daylily relates to birth. It is said that the birth of a son is made possible if the pregnant woman wears a daylily in her girdle. Madilyn Hayes has a perfect life with perfect parents. She is young, rich and quite beautiful. The ton loves her, but her parents do not always. Behind her gorgeous smile is a doubtful and unsure girl who tries to make her parents notice that she is more than just a girl. Thomas Brompton's life is turned upside down when he inherits the estate of Lindenberg from an uncle, giving him both a second property and a title. He is also making a name for himself by working as a detective, eager to safe children beggars from evil men. But when a life changing event ties them together, they have to find a way to live peacefully with each other. Victorian Flower Series #3 Can be read as a stand-alone book.

Historical romance full of scandalous liaisons. Mature content Id love to hear any comments! TRIGGER WARNING Talk of abuse/rape Blood Sexual scenes When Elizabeth Walker has given up on London, and all the men it has to offer after one night that left her a shadow of her former spirited self, she runs into the only man who can bring her back to life. Blake Bennett, the Earl of Arrington. Renowned scoundrel and full time womaniser. Dare she seize the opportunity before her, or shrink further into obscurity loosing herself altogether. Is she brave enough to let the only man who can stoke the fire burning somewhere deep inside her, ignite the passion laying dormant. Just as these two individuals start to find each other and themselves, they attract the attention of dark shadows better left in the past. Will the poisonous lies take root, The well planned unfortunate events brake them? Can she trust the promise of a scoundrel? I would just like to state that all characters names and places are completely fictional. I have made them up completely. They are not based on any historical fact.

Jane Blackridge has no illusions about herself. She knows herself to be no great beauty, yet she possesses what Society too often undervalues: a sharp mind, an observant eye, and a tongue inclined toward wit rather than flattery. Content to remain in the shadow of prettier debutantes, Jane intends only to endure her first Season with dignity intact. Nathaniel Ashworth, heir to the Marquess of Worthington, has never known what it is to be overlooked. Handsome, charming, and assured of his place in society, he moves through ballrooms with effortless grace, the object of admiration from every quarter. Yet beneath the polish lies the constant weight of expectation-the heir, the model son, the man who must never falter. When his attention falls upon the unassuming Miss Blackridge, no one is more surprised than Jane herself. Her calm indifference unsettles him, her quiet humor disarms him, and soon Nathaniel finds himself drawn to the one woman who refuses to be dazzled. What begins as sport becomes something far more dangerous: a contest of pride and perception, where one risks his heart, and the other, her trust. But when the truth behind his courtship comes to light, Jane's trust is shattered - and Nathaniel must decide whether to defy society's expectations, or to lay himself bare for the for the only woman who ever saw him clearly. To Woo a Duchess is a Regency tale of sharp minds, subtle flirtation, and the unexpected power of seeing - and being seen - for who you truly are. COMPLETE

Tristan is a nerd (Otaku). He died after saving his moonlight, Bryan. When he opens his eyes again, he is back to ten years before the Apocalypse starts. Racing against time. He swears he would live well this time. Eat well, live well. And maybe hooked up with his moonlight. He hasn't met his moonlight yet. Hey, pervert guy! Stop chasing me! Could he escape from an ambitious handsome CEO? There is a sequel to this book: Insane ways to survive in Apocalypse World

A princess on the run, Briar Aldrich has no choice but to take on the role of scullery maid when Lord Sterling Huntington stumbles upon her in the woods and doesn't recognize her. But how safe is she actually in his home? And how safe is her heart?