Wicked Widows' League Series

Katherine Lockley, the Dowager Countess of Wyndam has a mission. She's many years from her youthful days, and wants help women, widows in particular, in need. Women, who like her, found themselves on a path they didn't choose, but are forced to navigate it nonetheless. She takes a young widow under her wing, and if Katherine's plans are successful, she will continue her league of widows. Each one with their own story, their own path, and in time, the happiness they crave. But every great plan has to start somewhere, and this is where her wicked widows' league began.

A guidebook to help all future widows as the join the Wicked Widows' League. Learn from the experiences of women already part of the league, and the wisdom they've gained as they have embraced their new status.   Authors: Dawn Brower Rachel Ann Smith Shannon Gilmore Ari Thatcher Amanda Mariel Tabetha Waite Tracy Sumner Courtney McCaskill Lana Williams Cara Maxwell Sue London Jane Charles Anna St. Claire

Mrs. Claudine Grant married  when she was eighteen and lost her husband less than six months later to the ravages of war. Her heart is too bruised for anymore foolish whims, and she's determined to never marry again. Hudson Lockley, the Earl of Wyndam has led a decadent life. He doesn't believe in love or marriage, but he does believe in pleasure. He lost both of his parents as a boy and was raised by his grandmother. He refuses to allow anything emotional into his life. One major devastation was enough to turn him cold—except in bed. Claudine befriends Hudson's grandmother. They cross paths often, and over time Claudine wonders what a night of true passion would be like. The earl would make a spectacular rogue for one night... Seduction takes them down an unexpected path and perhaps an all-consuming love neither had planned.

The Dowager Duchess of Clayton, Clarice Sinclair, has spent her entire life doing exactly what she is supposed to. But as a young widow, she finds her options have widened dramatically. Now that she's finally free to do whatever she likes, she decides it's time to reconnect with the scoundrel she'd once loved.   Roman St. James, the Earl of Chatham, has never quite gotten over the one who got away. He's hidden his heartbreak beneath all sorts of debauchery, but when he hears that Clarice's elderly husband has passed away, he can't resist trying one more time. But will Clarice be willing to give up her newfound independence for the love of a scoundrel?

A lady bent on seduction…   Lady Othelia Grantham, married the earl of Brighton, a man many years her senior, to save her family from financial ruin. The earl was pleasant, but no sparks existed between them. Now that Othelia is a widow, she vows to live life on her terms. Priority one—Never marry again. Priority number two—experience passion. She sets her sights on the 9th Duke of Ashbrook. He is the perfect scoundrel to indulge her desire and carries no risk of marriage.   A rogue bent on reform…   Alister Brinsley-Radclyffe, Duke of Ashbrook, needs a duchess. A feat that should be easily accomplished by a duke, but even his title is not enough to redeem him from the reputation he's built for indulging in sin. When a respectable young widow approaches him with a scandalous request, he cannot refuse. She may be his last chance to save his estates. He will teach lady Brighton about passion, and in doing so, he will capture her heart and fortune.   Only one can win…   If Othelia falls for the duke, she will lose control of her fortune and her freedom. If Alister cannot capture Lady Othelia's hand in marriage, his legacy will be left in ruins. When true love blossoms, they find themselves at the edge of duty and desire. Only one question remains, who will come out the victor?

He swore he would never touch her…     As his best friend lay dying on the battlefield, Gabriel Davenport made a pair of promises:   One, that he would make sure Hart's little sister, Abigail, married another man. And two, that Gabe, a notorious rake with a reputation for being a magnificent lover, would never lay a hand on her.   Four years later, Gabe has inherited his great-uncle's estate, and along with it, his great-uncle's astronomical debts. He needs to marry an heiress, but there isn't time to find one. If he can't produce five hundred pounds immediately, his great-uncle's creditors are going to seize everything, including his poor great-aunt's wedding ring.     A scandalous solution…     Gabe can only think of one way to come up with the blunt: put himself up for sale in London's most notorious bachelor auction. He'll have to spend the night pleasuring the highest bidder… no matter who it might be.     But what will Gabe do when the unthinkable comes to pass, and the winner of his auction is Abigail, Hart's now-widowed little sister? It's his worst nightmare… but also his dream come true. What's a notorious rake to do?     Please note that the heat level is red hot! If you like reading about widows who are single and looking to mingle with some of England's most notorious scoundrels, be sure to check out the Wicked Widows' League!