Brook Eden has never known where she truly belongs. When her friend Justin uncovers the fact that she is possibly a missing heiress from Yorkshire, Brook leaves the sun of the Mediterranean to travel to the moors of the North Sea and the estate of her supposed family.

The mystery of her mother's death haunts her, and though her father is quick to accept her, the rest of the family and the servants of Whitby Park are not. Only when Brook's life is threatened do they draw close—but will their loyalty come too late to save Brook from the same threat that led to tragedy for her mother?

As heir to a dukedom, Justin is no stranger to balancing responsibilities. When the matters of his estate force him far from Brook, the distance between them reveals that their friendship has grown into something much more. But how can their very different loyalties and responsibilities ever come together?

And then for a second time, the heiress of Whitby Park is stolen away because of the very rare treasure in her possession—and those who can save her still aren't sure whom to trust.

Ten Things You Should Know About This Book:

1. Sebastian Grey is a devilishly handsome rogue with a secret.
2. Annabel Winslow's family voted her The Winslow Most Likely to Speak Her Mind and The Winslow Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Church.
3. Sebastian's uncle is the Earl of Newbury, and if he dies without siring an heir, Sebastian inherits everything.
4. Lord Newbury detests Sebastian and will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening.
5. Lord Newbury has decided that Annabel is the answer to all of his problems.
6. Annabel does not want to marry Lord Newbury, especially when she finds out he once romanced her grandmother.
7. Is shocking,
8. Is delicious,
9. Is downright wicked, all of which lead the way to
10. Happily. Ever. After.

Annabel Winslow is in a pickle. Having newly arrived in London for her first season and being in possession of a voluptuous figure, she is being openly courted by the Earl of Newbury, who is at least 75 and a nasty brute to boot. Annabel does not want to marry him, of course, but feels that she has no choice since her father has recently died and left the whole family, including Annabel's mother and her 7 siblings, almost destitute.

Then, while attending a party in the countryside, Annabel meets Sebastian Grey, the Earl of Newbury's nephew. Suddenly, she finds herself not only courted by the lecherous uncle but also the charming young nephew. Should she follow her heart so that she can be with the one she loves, or should she marry the loathsome earl just so she can put food on the table for her family and ensure that her brothers get to stay in school?

Everything was so much simpler... when he was wicked.

In every life, there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same.

For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing.

Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.

But that was then... Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still, she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love... until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets...

Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late-eighteenth-century British aristocracy. This wonderfully readable biography tells the intimate story of Lady Georgiana Spencer, a woman who, for a time, was the undisputed leader of her society.

Georgiana, a great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, achieved immediate celebrity in 1774 by marrying the Duke of Devonshire, one of England's richest and most influential aristocrats. Thrust into a world of wealth and power, she became the queen of fashionable society, admired by the Prince of Wales and a dear friend of Marie-Antoinette.

Not content with merely being a society hostess, Georgiana used her connections to enter politics, becoming more influential than many men holding office. Her public success hid a personal life filled with challenges, including a complicated relationship with her husband and her closest friend, leading to an uneasy ménage à trois.

Georgiana's life was marked by uncontrollable gambling, all-night drinking, drug taking, and love affairs with leading politicians. These aspects of her life provide a captivating insight into the era of the madness of King George III, the American and French revolutions, and the defeat of Napoleon.

A gifted historian, Amanda Foreman draws on extensive research to write colorfully and insightfully about Georgiana, whose beauty, flamboyance, and determination make her an astonishingly contemporary figure.

Sheridan Bromleigh had spent most of her early life as a happy vagabond with her unruly American father and his vagrant friends. Then, given over to the care of a strict maiden aunt, she was taught to be a lady—poor but genteel—and finally a teacher. When she was hired to act as chaperone to a pretty but spoilt heiress travelling to England to join an aristocratic fiancé, Sheridan was delighted. Now, at last, she could visit her family's country. But somehow everything went wrong.

For Miss Charise Lancaster, not over-gifted with intelligence, eloped with a stranger before she could meet her suitor. And Sheridan was left with the horrid task of telling Lord Burleton she had somehow misplaced his bride. As she gazed at the tall, confident man before her, her courage failed. She was doubly shocked when she heard his news. Lord Burleton, a drunkard and a wastrel, had been killed the night before. At which point fate took over. Sheridan was knocked unconscious on the quayside, and recovered to find herself in the handsome stranger's care, not knowing who she was.

It was to be the beginning of a dazzling, witty, dramatic, and romantic sequence of events in which every possible confusion was to take place.

Without a dowry, Lady Jane knew not to count on her looks to land her a husband. When her mother summons her back to London and she receives a proposition from an Earl she’s never met, she wonders what sort of man would send someone to propose on his behalf? What sort of man would marry a woman he’s never met before?

With little options, she agrees she will at least meet the Earl, but nothing could prepare her for the surprise in store for her…

Lord Edward had no need for a wife and is only searching for one because of the ridiculous clause his father left in his will. Adamant that his marriage would be in name only, he sends his best friend to find him the most unmarriageable woman in all of London. Certainly, the beauty his friend brings to his country estate could not fit this description.

Edward must get rid of her and fast…before he falls in love with a beauty who could never return the affections of a beastly earl.