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In the heart of Victorian England, Theodore Watson finds himself captivated by the one woman beyond his reach. Philomena Hatch, a woman who shuns the institution of marriage and all its trappings, possesses an unyielding spirit and a penchant for meddling in the affairs of others. Despite her self-imposed barriers, when Theo’s sister, Adele, seeks her aid, Philomena agrees to help.

As they navigate the complexities of their unexpected partnership, proximity unveils unforeseen truths. Will Philomena’s steadfast convictions soften in the face of Theo’s unwavering devotion? Can Theo break through the walls Philomena has erected around her heart? In a tale of unlikely alliances and unexpected revelations, love and determination collide, promising a journey that defies all expectations.

Owen Hastings, Visount Bindon, has been in love with Hannah Bowen since the day he met her, three years ago. Unfortunately for him, she doesn’t feel the same way. She’s done everything in her power to make her dislike for him clear. Unfortunately for her, she’s about to be stranded at his estate due to an untimely snowstorm.

Or perhaps it’s not so untimely at all. Owen has a secret her arrival will uncover, and when Hannah’s forced to see Owen in a new light, she just might change her mind about him after all.

Helene Wharton met Amos Wilkinson four years ago, when he stumbled upon her in a meadow and she taught him how to climb a tree. Now that he’s back in Hertfordshire and in need of a bride, he can’t get the girl he met that day out of his head. He agreed to consider his parents’ choice of a bride for him if they would consider his during their house party, but Amos has no intention of settling for anyone but Helene.

However, it will take more than an invitation to the house party to convince Helene to agree to his proposal.

Thea Darcy didn’t need a man… but she was stuck with one anyway.

When Thea inherited an estate in Scotland, it came with a few strings attached- like a joint heir. And a goat.

Gideon Ramsay was a law clerk until he suddenly found himself tied to Thea Darcy for a year in order to receive his inheritance. He needed those funds to care for his ailing mother. What he didn’t know was that he needed Thea in his life even more. When their year is up, will they go their separate ways? Or will they form a more lasting partnership?

Georgiana Darcy is the wealthy sister of Fitzwilliam Darcy, the owner of the Double D ranch. Nathaniel Reynolds is Darcy’s trusted foreman on the ranch. Georgiana has been trying to catch his eye since the day she stepped foot on the Double D, but all Nate can see are the differences between their stations. It will take a trip back east, a conniving aunt, and a former betrothed for Nate to see just how perfect for each other they really are.

But by then, will it be too late?

Elizabeth Bennet is the doctor’s daughter and assistant in Pemberley Creek. Fitzwilliam Darcy just bought the nearby Double D ranch. They get off on the wrong foot at the annual fall dance when Darcy insults her, but injuries, weather, and Mrs. Bennet bring them together again. Can they overcome his pride and her presumption to find happiness together?

Boxed set includes the first 3 books in the series: Emilia’s Folly, John’s Downfall, and Sophia’s Champion

Sophia Wharton lived a protected life among the elite of London’s Ton.

Lucas Crowe grew up scavenging for food on the streets of London. Now, his latest assignment as a Bow Street Runner has pushed him into social circles he would have never dared to enter on his own. He is hot on the heels of a suspected jewel thief, and Sophia and her family are his ticket to success. But could she also be the key to his future?

When their worlds collide, will they find their way to a future together?

Boxed set includes Hearts with History, Hearts with Hope, and Hearts Alight

Sometimes the past doesn’t stay in the past…

Jennifer Fisher didn’t come to Oakham to fall in love. She came to work…and to escape her past. The only problem is, her past has caught up with her- she just doesn’t know it yet.

Collin Watkins couldn’t help but be attracted to the pretty waitress, but it will take a fire at the diner where she works to make her see him in a different light. Can they work together to keep her past from endangering their future?

Rosings may never be the same…

Richard Fitzwilliam knew his annual review of Rosings was not going to be the same without his cousin Darcy by his side. What he did not expect was to find Anne de Bourgh running his aunt’s estate. His cousin is not the same woman he remembers from his previous visits. Now, he has to come to grips with his changed perspective of her, and he cannot help thinking that he rather likes what he sees…

Anne has things well under control at Rosings… at least until her mother decides it is high time she had some grandchildren and invites a family friend, Gyles Bellingham, to Rosings with the intent of marrying her off. Lady Catherine might think Gyles is the perfect husband for her, but Anne cannot help wishing her mother had set her sights a little closer to home.

When the peace of Anne’s home is threatened, only one thing is certain- change is coming to Rosings whether they are ready for it or not.

When John’s uncle married Miss Mary Bennet, John never dreamed it would give him the opportunity to travel to Pemberley and learn from the illustrious Mr. Darcy. He thought his life was on the right track, until Miss Olympia Bodham came crashing into it- quite literally. As she recovers at Pemberley, John realizes there is a lot more to his little sister’s best friend than meets the eye. Her road to Pemberley has not been an easy one, and the journey is far from over.

Her stay at Pemberley may be temporary, but can he convince her to make her presence in his life permanent?

Small town meets big city…
…and the results are not pretty.

Heather Watkins is too busy for love, and she wouldn’t be interested in Shane Parker even if she did have time. Their best friends might be getting married, but that doesn’t mean she has to like him. It just means she has to learn how to get along with him until the wedding is over.

But Shane isn’t the conceited executive she thought he was, and by the time they’re addressing wedding invitations, she can’t help thinking romance might not be so bad after all.

In this modern re-telling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is a general contractor specializing in the restoration of historic homes. When she and her sister Jane are tasked with the job of turning Netherfield Park into the latest addition in the Bingley Hotels and Hospitality Services’ chain of hotels, they are introduced to Charles Bingley and Fitzwilliam Darcy.

So begins one of the greatest love stories of all time. But the world is different now than it was when Jane Austen wrote the revered tale, and although Lizzy and Darcy are on the precipice of falling in love, it will take more than letting go of their pride and prejudice to take them over the edge.

Kitty Bennet is shocked when her sister Lydia shows up unexpectedly on her doorstep heavily pregnant. What could have caused her sister to brave the rigors of travel alone to visit so late in her pregnancy? Enjoy this peek into the Bennet sisters’ lives as the entire extended family descends upon Kitty to support Lydia in her time of need.

(Short story approximately 7,000 words)

Boxed set includes An Unlikely Duet, An Unexpected Lady, An Unexpected Governess, and An Unexpected Arrival

Emilia was eight when her uncle and guardian married Mary Bennet. Twelve years later, she is in London with Jane and Charles Bingley to experience a Season in Town when she is unexpectedly thrust into its underworld of deceit and blackmail. Anthony Fairchild will do everything in his power to keep her safe from his stepfather’s machinations, but even he is caught up in the web of lies.

Can Emilia learn to trust Anthony amidst the treachery and embrace a future with him?

Have you ever had an experience that sent you straight back to high school?

Natalie Carver is about to have one.

Jack Morrison is back in Oakham to take over his father’s business and he can’t seem to get the nerdy girl he teased in high school out of his mind. Except when he runs into her around town, he discovers she isn’t quite so nerdy anymore…and she’s definitely not happy to see him.

He wasn’t always the nicest guy to her back then, and Natalie isn’t ready to forgive and forget. Seeing Jack again has brought all the insecurities and misgivings she thought she had put behind her rushing back. She doesn’t dare to trust him, and especially not with her heart- even if outwardly he seems to have changed.

Can he convince her to give him a second chance? Or will how he treated her in high school ruin any chance for happiness they might have had?

Return to Longbourn three years after Pride and Prejudice…

Mary Bennet is well-known in Hertfordshire for her accomplishments. When Thomas Bowens’ sister dies and he is entrusted with her four children, he hires Mary to serve as their governess.

Together, they attempt to regain control of Thomas’ household, and fall in love in the process. But their positions as employer and employee give them both pause when it comes to making their feelings known. Will they be able to put aside their uncertainties and create their own happily ever after?

Return to Pride and Prejudice a year and a half later…

Kitty Bennet is in Kent to attend Charlotte Collins during her confinement when she is thrust into company with the arrogant Marquess of Rockingham, Nathaniel Watson. He insults her upon their introduction, and she is determined to avoid him. But circumstances conspire against them, and when Mr. Collins stumbles upon them in what appears to be an intimate embrace, they are forced into a marriage of convenience.

Can their uneasy friendship turn into something more?

Return to Pemberley five years after Pride and Prejudice…

Georgiana Darcy had almost resigned herself to living out her days as a loving aunt to her brother’s children when a fortuitous house party introduces her to Thaddeus Crosby. He is handsome, kind, and intelligent; in short, everything she could desire in a husband. Their romance is just beginning to bud when they are forced to separate- he to London; she to Pemberley.

Can their unproven love last through the cold winter months apart and bloom anew when they meet again in London? Or will Georgiana’s crippling shyness amongst company and a malicious debutante out to win Thaddeus for herself separate them forever?