"A battle of wits and one delicious truce...
Miss Myra Astley has always known her future would include a grand love match. When she falls in love with the charming Viscount Southwood, she is certain nothing can intervene to destroy her happiness. But fate, it seems, has other plans. After a chance encounter with a fortune teller, Myra finds her hand shackled to Southwood’s infuriatingly arrogant brother, Daniel.
With every attempt to remove the shackles thwarted, there is only one solution: marriage. Forced into an unwanted union, Myra is determined to loathe her new husband, but as the days pass, she begins to see that beneath Daniel’s sharp tongue lies a man of honor, intelligence, and unexpected wit.
As passion sparks and prejudices crumble, Myra must decide: will she cling to the life she thought she wanted, or accept the man who is slowly stealing her heart?
A tale of marriage of convenience mixed with fate’s mischievous hand, Entwined by Error is a captivating Regency romance filled with wit, intrigue, and undeniable closed-door passion."
"Bound by fate, yet forbidden to love
When Phillip Watson, the Earl of Arundel, awakens battered and broken in a stranger’s home, he has no memory of who he is—or who wants him dead. As he pieces together the fragments of his forgotten life, the one bright spot is in a growing affection for Miss Emma Parker.
Emma Parker is a spirited romantic with dreams of a love so powerful it rivals that of Romeo and Juliet. When her father saves a man from the brink of death, Emma finds herself drawn to the mysterious stranger with no name, no past, and a magnetic pull that ignites her very soul.
As Phillip’s memories return, so do the secrets he’s desperate to escape. Phillip’s father, the duke, entered a wager, betrothing him to another, making his newfound love for Emma forbidden—a temptation that could ruin them both.
Torn between the woman who has captured his heart and the deadly truth that someone wants him dead, Phillip must make an impossible choice: duty or desire, survival or sacrifice.
The Earl of Arundel is a closed-door Regency romance with high stakes, lots of swoon, and a story that will keep you reading from page one to the very end."
"Ten days. Two wagers. The Season's most dangerous game.
Oliver Fernley is a musical prodigy. After a few years of tutoring pupils on various instruments, Oliver has decided his current course has amounted to very little. He needs a change. A night out with friends at Whites seems to be the ticket to break him out of his mundane life. A wager or two seems harmless until he is deep in his cups and freely spending beyond his means.
According to the gossip columns, Hannah Anderson is the season’s diamond. The debutante to watch, emulate, and befriend. Her identical twin sister is overlooked due to scarring after a misfortunate accident and her awkward exuberance for finding a match. To bolster her sister’s confidence, Hannah enters a wager to prove that any man would take his leave for the countryside if faced with the same faux pas, even if it was Society’s proclaimed diamond.
The rules are simple. First, the other party cannot know about the wager. Second, there are only ten days to triumph. Oliver must win Hannah’s heart. Hannah must embarrass Oliver so he will leave town. But in the game of love, nothing is as it seems, and these two wagering enthusiasts find themselves fooled.
The Prodigy and the Diamond is a standalone Regency-era romance that will sweep you away to a world of elegance and intrigue as it explores the enduring power of love that can be found in a fake dating romance."
"Two spies. One house party. A love that could cost them everything.
Captain Cornelius Fernley has spent the last five years of his life entrenched in a world of espionage as he works to uncover a coup against the Prince Regent. The stage is set at a grand house party hosted by the Marquess of Blackwell, a man who is deeply established as one of the leaders of a group known as the Cavaliers.
Lady Elise Wells is determined to prove herself a valuable asset to the Home Office. As this is her first assignment, she is far from the perfect spy, but she has one virtue no one else on her team can claim. She has somehow captured the affections of Captain Cornelius Fernley, and he seems to be their biggest obstacle to searching the castle at night.
Neither Cornelius nor Elise knows that the other is an agent. Yet, as they are thrown together throughout the party, they discover a growing affection that if not restrained could prove a distraction to their assignments, resulting in mistakes. In this line of work, any misstep could prove disastrous, and the agent might pay the ultimate price with their life.
Captain Fernley and the Spy is a standalone page-turning adventure where love and duty collide amidst the clandestine affairs of Society. Join Cornelius and Elise as they discover the secrets that lie beyond the ballroom in this captivating tale of suspense, sacrifice, and unexpected closed-door passion."
"She was never just a memory—and never meant to be ignored.
Fletcher Fernley prefers order, comfort, and the quiet satisfaction of a well-argued point of law. As a barrister, he thrives on logic and precision, whether debating in the courtroom or sparring politely on the edges of the ballroom. Love, however, has always seemed far too untidy for his carefully arranged life.
Audrey Benton fell in love with Fletcher the day he hung a swing from a tree at Primrose Hall and pushed her toward the sky. Twelve years later, she is no longer the girl with knotted bonnet ribbons—and she is done waiting for him to take notice. Determined to claim Fletcher’s attention at last, Audrey sets out to show him she is very much a woman worthy of his regard.
The autumn of 1814 proves anything but comfortable for Fletcher. The season brings change, temptation, and one thoroughly distracting young lady whose presence lingers like cinnamon in the air long after she has gone. As familiar affection stirs into something deeper, Fletcher realizes that Audrey was never meant to stand quietly at the edges of his life. And if he hopes to win her heart, it may require a gallant gesture bold enough to disrupt everything he thought he wanted.
The Barrister and the Wallflower is a stand-alone clean Regency-era romance in the Fernley Family series. This friends to lovers romance will keep you engaged to the very last page."
"A man of faith. A woman with secrets. A love that tests them both.
Mr. Gilbert Fernley has never been a jealous man—until now. As the local vicar, he has devoted his life to faith, service, and the quiet contentment of guiding his parish. But when his twin brother’s recent marriage reveals a happiness Gilbert never thought to desire, he begins to wonder if his calling has room for love after all. With gentle persistence he agrees to a matchmaking scheme allowing his sisters-in-law to assist in finding him a wife.
Miss Eliza Davenport knows what it is to stand on the edges of Society. Though wealthy, her family’s fortune was earned through trade, not title, leaving her forever judged and never quite accepted. When an opportunity arises to improve her standing, Eliza accepts without hesitation only to find herself entangled in deception, theft, and a dangerous game she never agreed to play.
As Gilbert is drawn into the London Season he finds himself captivated by a woman of quiet strength and wounded hope. But Eliza carries a secret that threatens not only her reputation, but any future they might share. With truth and trust at odds, both must decide whether love is worth the risk—or if some hearts are destined to remain alone.
The Vicar and the Thief is a stand-alone novel in the Fernley Family series by author Angela E. Johnson. This is a clean Regency-era romance."
"In the land of ancient kings, love proves impossible to escape.
Self-proclaimed bachelor for life Phineas Fernley has dreamed of exploring the world since the day he found a book on archaeology hidden on the shelves of his father’s library. Armed with books and his personal journal Phineas sets out to add his knowledge to the world of ancient artifacts. His one true desire is to walk into a Pharaoh’s death chamber and discover the treasure within.
Living in the Egyptian desert was supposed to be temporary for Lady Adelia Winthrop and her father. After three years in Egypt, Adelia is no closer to convincing her father to return to England. As a spinster, all hope for a husband seems to be lost until a handsome gentleman arrives covered in sand and spit, riding upon an ornery camel.
Determined to fulfill their dreams, Adelia and Phineas set out on separate adventures. Phineas finds happiness at a dig site in the Valley of the Kings while Adelia shamelessly flirts, with the goal of making a match. When all hope seems lost, instead of giving up and accepting defeat, Adelia makes a request of a mythological goddess. To achieve their goals, she needs Phineas to notice her, and he needs Adelia to stop enchanting his every thought.
The Archaeologist and the Spinster is a stand-alone novel in this series by author Angela E. Johnson. This is a clean Regency-era romance with marriage of convenience and forced proximity."
"One dance changed everything—but love could change even more.
Mr. Archibald Fernley has finally secured the most sought-after editor in England—only to learn his current manuscript is wholly unacceptable. Given one month to redeem himself, Archie is tasked with uncovering a subject compelling enough to enchant the ton while exposing the quiet inequalities of England’s social classes. Failure will cost him his reputation and his future as a writer.
Lady Rosalind Bailey has no intention of encouraging the persistent suitor her family favors. Desperate for escape, she accepts a seemingly harmless offer to dance with Mr. Fernley. But a single waltz leads to ruin when the pair are discovered alone in a secluded room leaving their reputations compromised. Marriage becomes their only option.
Thrown together by scandal rather than affection, Archie and Rosalind begin a reluctant union neither expected nor desired. Yet a summer spent at Brookside Manor may transform obligation into devotion, and a marriage of necessity into a love neither dared to hope for.
Mr. Fernley and the Lady can be read as s a stand-alone novel or enjoyed as part of the Fernley Family series by Angela E. Johnson. This is a clean marriage of convenience Regency-era romance."
"They agreed to be civil—falling in love was never part of the bargain.
Baxter Fernley, the Earl of Grafton, prides himself on order, duty, and propriety. As a respected magistrate and member of the ton, his life runs precisely as it should—until an unruly American trespasses on his estate and lands quite literally at his feet. Convinced the encounter is a ploy to entrap him into marriage, Baxter is determined to keep his distance.
Briar Kensington wanted nothing more than a pleasant walk through the Yorkshire countryside. Instead, she finds herself knocked down, insulted, and accused of scandal by her thoroughly disagreeable neighbor. When her grandfather is suddenly called abroad, Briar has no choice but to accept his arrangements for her to stay with the earl and his family.
Forced under the same roof, sharp words give way to stolen glances, and irritation slowly turns into something far more dangerous. Baxter may despise Briar’s bold opinions, but he cannot deny her spirit. Briar may find the earl infuriating, but his honor and devotion are impossible to ignore. As their resolve weakens, both must decide whether a disastrous first meeting will define them—or lead them to a love neither expected.
Earl Grafton and the Traitor is a clean Regency romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and a happily ever after."
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