Thieves of Winter Series

A country girl at the mercy of a cold-hearted thief with more secrets than scruples. As a widow, Jessamine Watson gained the freedom she'd always desired. Her late husband left her his sole possession, an inn on the north road to Scotland. When a trio of gentlemen appears at the doorstep of her isolated inn during a snowstorm, Jess indulges the curiosity coursing through her veins, though it costs her everything. To the petite innkeeper, Edmund is a wealthy thief. When she overhears a private conversation, he takes her captive, using her to hide the stolen jewels. He never expects her to cross him. Edmund issues a simple ultimatum: return the jewels or repay the debt...with her body. **First book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship during the same time frame.**

A spirited country girl at the mercy of a silent thief harboring a dangerous secret. Working at her sister's inn, Miss Judith Tindall lives in a constant state of boredom. One snowy night, three strange gentlemen appear and topple her quiet existence into chaos. The leader kidnaps her sister, leaving Judith under the stern watch of his silent compatriot. His dour mood and lack of manners test her patience, earning him her contempt and a frying pan to the head. Simon detests disorder. When Edmund charges him to find the jewels, he never counted on a feisty, curvaceous hellcat barring his way. She demands to be reunited with her sister, and Simon is more than willing to leave her on his friend's doorstep. Until she's kidnapped at King's Cross Station and he must summon all his unsavory resources to find the woman who unwittingly stole his heart.   ***This is the second book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship taking place during the same time frame.***

A defiant lady at the mercy of an indifferent thief withholding a compromising secret.   During the most anticipated ball of the season, Lady Katherine Reddington vanishes without a trace. Several months later, the jewels she wore that fateful night appear in the possession of the Earl of Norwich. But where in the devil is Lady Katherine? Monty's sole mission is to locate Lady Katherine and restore her to the care of her brother, Edmund. After months of chasing every clue, the sudden appearance of the jewels gives him a new lead and a headache. Monty ventures north into Scotland, where he encounters the very conflict he has been desperately trying to avoid. The temptation of his closest friend's sister.   ***This is the third book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship taking place during the same time frame.***

A gentleman's gentleman is expected to keep the secrets of his master as well as his own. Loyal butler, James Bates, harbors a scandalous secret buried deep beneath his professional demeanor. He desires only to serve in obscurity without inviting further scandal. When the sweet, young Anna enters the household as the new ladies' maid, he discovers a passion he had long banished hope of ever possessing. Bates treats Anna with kindness, and although his regard for the young woman is far from virtuous, he maintains propriety. When Anna returns his affections, it seems his happiness will be complete. Until the horrid actions of his youth rise from the past, threatening to steal away everything he loves—including his beloved Anna.   **Fourth book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship during the same time frame.**  

A clever widow with secrets meets an Amercian businessman with savvy. Will these two stubborn souls ignore the desire burning between them?    Mr. Warren Gallagher dedicated his life to his family's business. Determined to expand his publishing house to London, Warren remains focused, until she crosses his path. Throughout his travels, no woman has enticed him the way Lady Everley does.   Shrouded by secrets and scandal, Lady Delilah DeMonde, Viscountess of Everley, lives her life on her terms. Society be damned. After burying her dark past with her deceased husband, Lilah embraces her life, and freedoms, as a widow. There is not a man in the world who can tempt her...except for the American.   **Fifth book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship during the same time frame.**