Descendants Series
Written by Elizabeth Johns
Narrated by Greg Patmore
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About this series
Amidst secrets and shadows, love blooms where it shouldn't. Can an aging spinster and an infamous smuggler find redemption and happiness, or will their pasts forever entwine their fates?
Lady Charlotte Stanton was officially on the shelf. Her first offer to be a chaperone had sealed her fate at the advanced age of eight-and-twenty. Yet, one magical evening a mysterious gentleman took pity on her and danced with her clandestinely under the stars. He refused to tell her who he was—other than unsuitable. It has ruined her peaceful existence as an aging spinster.
Sir David Douglas, known to many as Captain Deuce the infamous smuggler, regardless of having changed his ways and made his fortune away in the Indies. His past was destined to follow him forever. Despite helping bring down a high level smuggling ring, the King wants him to do more to earn his pardon. Reluctantly, he is forced back into the dark trade of smuggling once again.
As Sir David struggles to gain his freedom, Lady Charlotte tries to unravel his mystery and help him. But will she find her happily ever after or will she be caught up in the sins of his past?
Titles in the series (4)
- Out of the Darkness
1
In the untamed landscape of Scotland, two souls, each bearing the weight of their own scars, find an unexpected connection. Lieutenant John Holdsworth, a valiant veteran of the Battle of Waterloo, carries not only the physical wounds of war but the haunting memories that threaten to shackle his heart forever. Now, as the steward of a sprawling Scottish estate, he finds solace in his work in the solitude of the Highlands. Catriona Craig, is the enchanting adopted daughter of Lord Craig. Her world revolves around the compassionate act of healing. Amidst the winds and fragrant meadows of the estate, she discovers her purpose, nursing not only the ailments of the body but also the wounded spirits that cross her path. As John and Catriona's lives intertwine, an unlikely friendship blossoms. He, a man of war, and she, a guardian of life, find solace and understanding in one another's presence. But beneath the tranquil surface of their companionship simmers a deeper, unspoken longing—a desire for healing that goes beyond herbs. John must confront the shadows of his past, a journey fraught with pain. Can he open his heart to the possibility of love and acceptance, allowing Catriona's warmth to melt the icy barriers he's built around himself? And will Catriona's nurturing spirit be enough to mend a heart that's been battered by war?
- After the Rain
2
In the search for family and love, two souls from different worlds collide in the heart of Victorian London. Will society's judgments and family secrets tear them apart or bind them together? Forced to leave the girls' school where she has spent the past six years as an orphan, Christelle Clement tries to find work in Paris. When her mother’s reputation as a high-paid courtesan precedes her, Christelle decides to go to England in search of the father she has never met. A humble gentleman, Dr. Seamus Craig is in search of a wife who can provide him with the family he longs for. He moves his practice to London, but finds the long hours and constraints of Polite Society make it difficult to meet ladies. An accident brings Christelle and Seamus together, but will their romance withstand the reality of her father 's identity? Will his family accept her?
- Ray of Light
3
An unlikely pair is brought together by fate, but can they overcome their pride as danger threatens their very lives? Maili Craig finally has the London Season she has always wanted, but finds it is not what she dreamed. As the orphaned daughter of a country gentleman, she does not rank high enough for the ton’s gentlemen, and her forthright manner earns her criticism. At the last ball of the season, she meets a stranger, who claims to be her aunt and invites Maili to visit. Hugh Dickerson, Duke of Cavenray has finally agreed to wed in order to provide an heir. However, he is none too interested in his mother’s choices and finds himself tempted by a beauty of lower birth. He flees to his country estate to forget the beauty and hide from his mother. Instead of respite, he finds his property is being used by smugglers, and the very beauty he wanted to forget is visiting her new relatives in the neighboring estate. As danger draws Maili and Cavenray together, will they embrace the love that has been woven into their destiny?
- Moon and Stars
4
Amidst secrets and shadows, love blooms where it shouldn't. Can an aging spinster and an infamous smuggler find redemption and happiness, or will their pasts forever entwine their fates? Lady Charlotte Stanton was officially on the shelf. Her first offer to be a chaperone had sealed her fate at the advanced age of eight-and-twenty. Yet, one magical evening a mysterious gentleman took pity on her and danced with her clandestinely under the stars. He refused to tell her who he was—other than unsuitable. It has ruined her peaceful existence as an aging spinster. Sir David Douglas, known to many as Captain Deuce the infamous smuggler, regardless of having changed his ways and made his fortune away in the Indies. His past was destined to follow him forever. Despite helping bring down a high level smuggling ring, the King wants him to do more to earn his pardon. Reluctantly, he is forced back into the dark trade of smuggling once again. As Sir David struggles to gain his freedom, Lady Charlotte tries to unravel his mystery and help him. But will she find her happily ever after or will she be caught up in the sins of his past?
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