The Duke of Strathmore Series

Recently arrived in London, Millie Ashton thinks English high society is full of empty headed, arrogant fools. But when she meets Lord Alex Radley, she falls desperately in love with him. Fearing humiliation and rejection, she decides the only sensible thing to do is take her pride and go home to India. Men like Alex do not fall for girls like her, whereas every girl loses her heart to Alexander the Great. Alex Radley, Marquis of Brooke rules the ton like a god, but even gods are known to fall for mere mortals. With his wealth and title, wooing Millie should be an easy task.  When his passionate love letter to Millie goes astray, Alex’s life becomes more than a little complicated. He is shocked to discover the price that everyone he loves has long paid in order to keep his secrets safe, to protect him. Will losing the woman he loves be the ultimate price Alex has to pay when he finally confesses the truth to Millie?  Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes. This is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.

When handsome army officer Avery Fox unexpectedly inherits a fortune, he instantly becomes one of the season’s most eligible bachelors. More accustomed to the battlefield, he has no patience with the naive debutantes who fill the ballrooms of London. Honest and impetuous Lady Lucy Radley is a breath of fresh air, guiding him through the season and helping him to avoid any traps. So when Avery is left with little option but to marry Lucy, he can’t help but feel he’s been manipulated. Nor can he shake the feeling that a duke’s daughter should be out of his reach. From the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands to the elegant soirees of Paris, Avery and Lucy go on a journey that is full of surprises for them both. But will their feelings for each other be strong enough to overcome the circumstances of their marriage and survive the ghosts of Avery’s past? Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes. This is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.

The Favourite Heiress… Once engaged to the future Duke of Strathmore, the beautiful Lady Clarice Langham now finds herself in the humiliating position of celebrating his marriage – to another woman. But things begin to look up when handsome and charming rake David Radley makes it clear that, at least as far as he’s concerned, she’s still the catch of the season. The Illegitimate Son… The eldest son of the Duke of Strathmore, David Radley has been raised alongside his father’s legitimate children. But while he is generally received as part of the family, not everyone thinks he should be, and especially not Clarice’s father, the Earl of Langham, who forbids her from having anything to do with him. David’s been in love with Clarice for years, and it isn’t long before the attraction between them develops into something deeper. Yet he senses Clarice is hiding something and until she reveals her secret, she won’t be free to follow her heart. Despite everything, David will not give up on Clarice, not even when another seems set to claim her. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes. This is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series.

Secrets and lies are dangerous in the game of love, and the truth always comes at a price. Former spy William Saunders’ world is turned upside down the day he rescues missionary worker Hattie Wright from the deep blue waters off the coast of Gibraltar. On the sea voyage back to London, the couple is forced to share a cramped cabin. Desire, and passion, soon ignite between them. While Hattie views the steamy affair as little more than a brief respite before she goes back to her mission among the poor and vulnerable in the slums of London, William sees things very differently. His cold, empty heart is once more filled with the warmth of love. After rejecting his offer of marriage, Hattie disappears into the dark underworld of the London rookeries. What quickly follows is a cat and mouse game between the two former lovers, with neither prepared to yield an inch. Hattie unwittingly makes a powerful enemy in one of the vile criminal gangs. And when she goes missing, William is finally forced to confront the truth of his own past. But will it be enough to save the woman he loves? My Gentleman Spy a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series. ​​​​​​​This title is available in eBook, print, and audio. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

Being the second son of a Viscount comes with the knowledge that no matter what he achieves; Freddie Rosemount won’t be the first member of his family to have done it. With good looks, wealth and his father’s townhouse at his disposal, Freddie decides it is time to head to London and create a few firsts of his own. Caught up in the endless whirl of elegant parties and political games, Freddie soon falls in with the wrong crowd. The Bachelor Board is a club for young men who wish to leave their mark on London society. Entry can only be secured by meeting a series of secret challenges, each more scandalous than the last.  Eve Saunders is a well-bred daughter of the House of Strathmore, but beneath her English skin beats a passionate French heart. The lust for danger runs in her family’s blood. As Eve helps Freddie to secure his position on the Board, passion, and love ignite between them. But the final, secret challenge for Freddie to secure his seat on the Bachelor Board comes with a shocking price. When his furious father cuts off his money, Freddie’s life quickly spirals downward. He soon comes to see the terrible truth of what he has done to the girl he loves. Determined to do whatever it takes to win Eve back, Freddie is dismayed to discover that Eve is not sitting at home crying over him. When Eve begins to play her own series of sexy and dangerous games, Freddie is left with no other option but to take Eve on at her own game. Only at the very last challenge, does Freddie see what he is risking and that Eve is playing for keeps. Lord of Mischief is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series. This title is available in eBook, print, and audio. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

For Caroline Saunders, beauty is a curse. Everywhere she goes, she is surrounded by men who worship her. But Caroline knows none of them could ever love her just for herself. She treats her court of suitors with cool disdain, gaining herself the title of the Ice Queen. After an ugly altercation with an insistent suitor, Caroline decides it is time to escape the crowded ballrooms of London. With a heart scarred by his parent’s disastrous marriage Julian Palmer, Earl Newhall has been in no particular hurry to take on a wife. But men with titles need heirs. He reluctantly agrees to allow his aunt to arrange a week-long party at his Derbyshire estate. A handpicked group of eligible young women and their chaperones will be in attendance. When a sudden heavy snowstorm stops all but one carriage from making the journey to Newhall Castle, Julian decides he should make the best of a bad situation. However, matters turn from bad to worse when he discovers that it is Caroline Saunders who has arrived wet and freezing cold on his doorstep in the middle of the night. The Ice Queen is the one woman in all of London society he knows he could never be prevailed upon to marry, let alone love. But when Newhall Castle becomes Caroline’s only place of sanctuary, Julian quickly discovers that beneath her icy demeanor there beats a passionate heart. Two stubborn souls come together in this beautiful tale of enemies to lovers. The Ice Queen is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series. This title is available in eBook, print, and audio. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

James Radley cannot put his finger on why he does not want Leah Shepherd to marry his best friend. She is kind, sweet and a true beauty. Any man should want to marry her.  And therein lies the problem. Like a bolt out of the blue, James finds himself headlong in love with his best friend’s fiancée. He promises himself that if he can just get through the wedding service, everything will fine.  As his carriage draws up outside St Georges, London on the morning of the wedding, he is greeted by the sight of the bride racing down the front steps of the church fleeing her own wedding. His heart demands that he follows her. The best man and the bride are now on the run from her family, escaping into the beautiful wilds of Cornwall.  A regency historical romance of two star-crossed lovers determined to win their happily ever after in a world which would seek to deny them. Two of a Kind is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series. This title is available in eBook, print, and audio. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.

Grumpy meets sunshine in this steamy battle of boats, business, and baked goodies. Francis Saunders lives by one hard and fast rule. Never mix business with pleasure. His long-held ambition to take over the family’s shipping business is about to become a reality. All he needs to ensure his success is to secure the lease on the empty building next door. After a lifetime spent at sea, all Poppy Basden wants is a home. The ugly warehouse isn’t exactly what she had in mind, but it’s a start. And while her white-haired devil of a neighbor makes it clear he wants her gone; Poppy is quietly determined to stand her ground. His weapons of choice are money and an arrogant temper. Hers are tender kisses, freshly baked biscuits, and a copper bath that comfortably fits two. But when hearts and plans are left in ruins, they will both have to face up to the truth that all is fair in love and war. All is Fair in Love is the latest installment in the Duke of Strathmore, Regency Historical Romance Series. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with heroes to die for, and heroines who are strong and courageous.

His love will heal her heart. It’s been over two years since her fiancé, Robert, died at the battle of Waterloo, and Maggie Radley has spent almost all that time lost in a fog of grief. When she receives a letter from the war office, explaining that they have no record of Robert, she is determined to get to the truth. Captain Piers Denford should be putting the war behind him and looking for his future viscountess. Instead, he is stuck at a desk dealing with an ever-growing pile of letters. He jumps at the chance to escape London while helping Maggie solve the mystery of what happened to her missing fiancé. At first, Maggie is reluctant to put her trust in Piers, but soon finds herself wanting more than just his words of comfort. Her blood stirs whenever the tall, handsome officer is near. He makes her feel alive again. Maggie’s heart whispers its longing for love. But when a dark rumor from Pier’s past surfaces, the future they hope to share is placed in jeopardy. Is Maggie about to have her heart broken for a second time or will she and Piers finally get their well-deserved happily ever after? A Lady's Heart Deceived is a full standalone book in the Duke of Strathmore series. This title is available in eBook, print, and audio. Sasha Cottman writes Regency romance with strong heroines and courageous heroes.