Reviews - Historical

Pierce Byrne, Baron Markham, spies Caroline Hawkins at a ball. She piques his interest with her high-necked grey gown, thick spectacles and dull hair pulled severely back. He thinks of her as his "little grey mouse", and pursues her at every ball. Caroline wears this attire to repel suitors, as she has no desire to wed. Caroline just wants to care for the children’s home.

Cecelia Dudley, daughter of a merchant, is determined to live life independently. So, it is quite a shock to learn that she has been married by proxy to a gentleman she has never met! Lord Heath Knight has decided to turn his life around; hence, marriage. The fact his bride comes with a 100,000-pound dowry makes it easier. Neither is prepared for the other.

Anna Browning and Desmond Bretton grew up childhood friends with neglectful fathers. So, it comes as no surprise when they fall madly in love with one another. After Anna's father demands she marry an elderly viscount, they decide to elope to Gretna Green, Scotland.

Lady Harriet "Harry" Stanhope and Lord Montague "Monty" Devonshire have been best friends since childhood. Although Harry has been secretly in love with Monty for some time, he has been clueless about how she is the perfect woman for him. After learning Monty must marry before his 26th birthday to inherit his family’s title and estate, Harry reluctantly agrees to assist him in finding a bride.

Lady Rose Callanagh has spent the last six years in hiding after a failed attempt on her life left a serving girl burned to death along with Rose’s mother.  The attempt led her father to let people believe Rose had indeed died. When she finally convinces him to let her travel north to spend the winter with family, little does she know how one crazy moment will change her life forever.

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