The Longleigh Chronicles Series

When an English Lady desires a half-Shawnee Lord who wants to return to the wilderness, love must go to war with freedom. When little Lady Flora first lays eyes on the Duke of Bellevue's half-Shawnee son brought back from the wilds of America, she isn't the least afraid. To her, Bear Hug, renamed Pearce Longleigh, represents adventure and freedom. Flora's belief that she has met her match is squelched when Pearce offers to return to the Ohio Territory with her father to claim land for speculation. She invites herself along, not knowing he plans to rejoin his mother's people. When Flora is taken captive, will Pearce see she is returned to her own native land? Love must go to war with freedom.

Shy but lovely Lady Iris Longleigh is passionate about only two things—painting and Lord Valls. Shy but lovely Lady Iris Longleigh cares little about her upcoming debut into society. She has no interest in husband hunting and wishes only to spend her time painting at Bellevue Hall. Her mother, the ever-scheming duchess Lady Flora, has other plans. She engages a young man of the nobility, Lord Valls, to paint her daughter's portrait to promote her eligibility. The two artists are made for each other. However, Lord Valls has a secret he cannot reveal that prevents their marriage. After displaying a scandalous painting of Iris, Valls is offered a choice by the duke—marry his daughter or die!

When a fascinating gentleman rejects perfection, what must a young lady do to gain his love? Lady Thalia Longleigh, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Bellevue, should have no trouble finding a mate, as she is deemed perfection itself by all the ton. She has found none of her suitors enthralling until she encounters Godric Erickson, the new Earl of Danelagh, a man who is bored by perfection. Danelagh knows he must marry soon, and Lady Thalia fits every criterion for his countess except for one trait he holds dear: passion. Once he ignites the fire within her, marriage should follow, but Thalia has reservations. She wants an adventure before settling down—and gets far more than she anticipated.

Jilted by the man she was supposed to marry, Kate sets out to prove she can win a greater prize. Joshua, the second son of the Duke of Bellevue, reneges on a promise to marry Kate Morely because of an incident that occurred when she was twelve. Instead, he intends to pursue the rich and beautiful prize of the Season, Lady Camilla. Kate takes up the challenge and intends to attract Harold Brumley, heir to a duke. Unfortunately, he is addicted to taking snuff. She must convince him she loves the habit to gain his attention. When Joshua starts to look her way again, Camilla plots to remove Kate from the competition, which may prove fatal.  

What is Lady Flora to do when her twins demand to marry only another set of twins and none are at hand? When Lady Flora's twin daughters, Clio and Calliope, declare they will marry only twins, she is at a loss on how to proceed. However, her son, James, knows of a pair of young men living in a crumbling castle by the sea. Besotted by the gothic novels they have been reading, the girls could not be happier. An invitation to Castle Blackwater is soon forthcoming. It has everything they desire: hidden passages, an evil lord, and handsome heroes. But, who will marry the heir and which must settle for the spare is entirely another matter.

Lady Euphemia Longleigh has been very taken by all things Scottish. Little does she know she is about to embark on her own Highland adventure. She is abducted by the Last Laird of Laughlin, Leonidas McLaughlin. Drugged by an elderly relative who believes their men will always be poor until a McLaughlin weds a Longleigh bride, he scoops up Phemie and takes her across the border. By the time this man of science comes to his senses, the damage is done. Phemie loves him—but her father is hot on their trail, determined to make her a widow.

Craving turtle soup, Jason Longleigh runs into a dainty but determined American heiress, who begs him not to eat turtle. Foolishly, he spends his allowance buying Miranda Clary two Galapagos tortoises that must be transported to his family home, along with her greedy father and fierce brother. Sparks fly when his abolitionist sister, Pandora, discovers the Clarys are slave holders, though Daniel Clary has only one. When Mr. Clary learns Jason is penniless, the match is off. The couple flees into the night. All pursue them, impeded by voodoo spells and their flight to America. More trials await Jason and Miranda, but also Pandora and Daniel.

Lady Flora adores matchmaking, the more challenging the better. So, why not pair the newly blinded Earl of Edgemont with tart-tongued Lucia Stilwell, a homely spinster who will allow no pity for his condition, exactly what he needs. When the clever Lucia shows him a few tricks to deal with his blindness, Edgemont asks her to stay at his estate and teach him more. She accepts, regardless of the scandal it might cause. All goes well until the earl appears to be regaining his sight. Loving him, Lucia must flee before he sees her face. Will he follow or let her go?