"A widow. A younger man. And a midnight visit to the wrong bedchamber.
THE LADY
Lady Asherton is proper, lovely, and . . . lost. Widowed and just turned thirty—her recent engagement promises an unexpected chance to become a mother at last.
THE RAKE
The Marquess of Rockingham is gorgeous, exciting, and loyal to his family. He's never met a woman he can't have and the world is at his feet.
He is young—too young. She's engaged—to his uncle.
Two unlikely lovers are faced with a choice. Risk everything and embrace the passion of a lifetime or give in to society's expectations and endure the ashes of regret?"
"In his arms, she didn't feel like a maid . . . she simply felt like a woman.
Rose is a lady's maid––albeit an educated, opinionated, hard headed, and impetuous one.
Roman Spencer stands to become one of England's most powerful earls.
Sober and responsible, Viscount Darlington holds honor and duty above all else.
Stumbling upon one another at a Christmas house party, the mismatched couple struggles to douse the smoldering attraction threatening to ignite between them.
Will they succumb to society's dictates or give in to the power of an everlasting love?"
"She can't make a baby without a husband! Or can she?
After witnessing the miracle of birth, self-determined spinster Miss Penelope Crone is having second thoughts about swearing off marriage. She wants—no, she needs—to experience the blessed event herself. Dear God, she's practically thirty! Time is running out!
Hugh Chesterton, Viscount Danbury, is relatively intelligent, good looking, unmarried, and most importantly, close at hand. With a little décolletage, a sway of the hips, and a few drinks of brandy, Penelope is certain she can extract a respectable offer.
If only she'd accounted for the power of passion.
Because unchecked lust takes over, leaving Penelope in a most precarious predicament. And Lord Danbury—the goose-brained jackanapes—is proving far less attainable than she'd imagined.
Is Penelope to be cast out of society or will Lord Danbury take a leap of faith and save her from ruin? He'd better act fast if he's going to make her his lady. His Lady At Last . . ."
"Alex Cross, the Duke of 'Ice' has earned the nickname given him by the ton. Having lost his family in a tragic accident a few years before, he is now cynical, blasé, and arrogant. The duke no longer expects happiness, but will not reject sensual pleasure if it is offered. After all, a man has needs . . .
. . . none of which will be met, unfortunately, at this particular house party. For most of his fellow guests are elderly gossips and the entertainments thus far have been something of a snooze, really. He'll make his excuses and depart early.
He fails to escape, however, before Miss Abigail Wright arrives. The barely genteel lady smiles too often, laughs too easily, and is far too optimistic for her own good. And after she experiences a most unfortunate wardrobe malfunction, the Duke of Ice reluctantly finds himself sexually attracted to her.
That's when the trouble begins.
Because a house party scandal spreads like wildfire and if the duke wishes to save Miss Wright's reputation, he'll have to make her a respectable offer. She's just a mouse of a thing really. What harm can there be in marrying the poor gal and then leaving her to rusticate in the country?
What harm indeed."
"It's not fair. Rakes are almost always given the benefit of the doubt, but debutantes who take the slightest misstep get sent to the country, which is where Lady Natalie Spencer is stuck after jilting her betrothed one week before the wedding. Frustrated with her banishment, in spite of trying to be a good girl all the time, she's ready and willing to take a few chances with her reputation.
Luckily she has brothers and even luckier, one of them has brought home a friend, known rake and libertine, Garrett Castleton. Recently coming into his title as the new Earl of Hawthorne, Garrett is determined to turn over a new leaf. A break from the ton is exactly what he needs while setting his resolve to give up the roguish lifestyle he had adopted years ago.
In other words, he wants to be good and she wants to be bad. Will either of them succeed?
Sparks fly as they both war with society's strict standards and their growing attraction to each other. Can love work out a compromise between the two, or will their stubbornness get them into even more trouble?"
"He's the Duke of Scandal. She's the girl next door. Together, they're about to upend the ton.
Lady Melanie Rutherford has spent the last year avoiding society's harsh glare. After a devastating family tragedy, she's become more comfortable in the shadows than in the spotlight—until a scandal threatens to destroy her family for good. Desperate to protect her loved ones, she makes a shocking proposal to the Duke of Malum: a fake betrothal to quiet the gossips.
The Duke of Malum thrives on defying society's expectations. With a mysterious past, a dangerous reputation, and a brothel to his name, he's the last man anyone would expect to play hero. But when a baby is left on his doorstep—and a determined young lady barges into his life—Malum finds himself entangled in more ways than one.
With secrets mounting, an irate brother, and danger lurking around every corner, their charade transforms into something real. Will their heart's desires be extinguished, or can true love burn brighter than the flames of the past?
Scandal, romance, and surprises await in Regent Street Rogue."
"In the Rakes of Rotten Row series, the Marquess of Winterhope reigns as a master of horse racing, with his heart devoted solely to his stable of steeds. A proper gentleman in every sense, he navigates high society and intrigue with ease. He's only failed to master one last necessity: Love.
When it finally thunders into his life, will he yield to its call or continue to outrun the temptations of the season?
Saddle up with our hero for a scintillating ride in this sultry Regency romance!"
"Leopold Beckworth, son of a London prostitute, was abandoned as a child on the docks of London at a very young age. The odds were stacked against him, and yet, relying on nothing but his cunning and eventually, brute strength, he did better than survive, he thrived.
Ironically, he's amassed power most aristocrats envy—along with great wealth—all while holding little regard for society. His people are the poor, the pickpockets, and thieves of London, and amongst them, Leopold is known as the King of Bond Street.
Lady Amelia Crowley, daughter of a marquess, is Leopold's opposite in every way. Having mastered all the skills to be a perfect society wife, she is naive and good-hearted, and also quite content to make her parents proud by marrying a wealthy and titled husband.
Until she meets Mr. Beckworth.
Amelia sees beyond his gruff exterior, recognizing a man starved for love—a man with a shattered and empty heart—and his very existence throws her life out of balance. Can she deny her feelings and live the life she's been groomed for, or will she find the courage to reach for more—which involves turning her back on society to be with the man she loves?"
"A London deb and a military hero meet at a ball and fall in love. Years later, a chance meeting reveals the truth of the past and yet the impossibility of a future together. Can they surpass love's barriers the second time around?
THE DUKE—After managing a dukedom and serving in the House of Lords for nearly a decade, Michael Cortland has finally become betrothed to the perfect lady, Natalie Spencer. While traveling to London for the 1824 parliamentary season, a highway robbery leaves him stranded and mired in mud. All of his strategic plans are called into question when his first love happens along to 'rescue' him.
THE WIDOW—Widowed after enduring a forced marriage for eight years, Lilly Beauchamp is returning to London to present her stepdaughter to society. Unable to resist, she finds herself aiding the man who betrayed her years ago. As the facts behind their estrangement emerge however, blame shifts and passions are reignited.
Amidst political and social intrigue, Lilly discovers her inner strengths while Michael reconciles a gentleman's honor with his heart's desire and his conscience. There is a choice after all, but do they have the strength and courage to choose each other?"
"A feisty debutante and a determined earl . . .
When scandal threatens her brother, there is only one thing for Lady Caroline Rutherford to do. She'll use her wit and pluck to land a position at the paper that threatens to spread the rumors. Her family can't be ruined if the lies are kept out of print.
Mr. Maxwell Black, the Earl of Helton, took ownership of the London Gazette to reestablish the paper as a legitimate source of news. Unfortunately, the paper's issues run far deeper than he ever imagined, and when help comes along, it's from a most unlikely source: a stunning debutante.
The deeper they dig, the more dangerous their quest becomes, and soon, Caroline's very life hangs in the balance. He wanted to tell a good story, but he's embroiled in one of his own. Because this headline is breaking news, but it could break him.
And with love on the byline, he needs to decide . . .
Does he bury the lead and cut his losses, or put his heart on the line and make it front page news?"
"A runaway bride and a determined bachelor . . .
Lady Gardenia has no desire to marry the horrid duke her father has chosen for her, but since her sister's escape, the Duke of Crossings is more domineering than ever.
So when Nia is faced with vowing to love, honor, and obey during her wedding ceremony, she is presented with one final choice: marry the horrible Duke of Dewberry, or reach for freedom and run away from her own wedding.
And if she runs, where on earth will she go?
Perhaps the Baron of Westcott can be of assistance . . ."
"The Earl of Standish couldn't have a worse name. He's not in good standing anywhere, but with luck and the right bride, that should all change . . .
As the Duke of Crossing's overlooked daughter, Lady Marigold Hathaway's prospects are limited, at best. So when Lord Standish comes to her with a shocking proposition, she can't help but consider it.
When everyone has always wanted her older sister, why would this handsome earl suddenly want her? And does it matter, seeing as she was halfway to falling in with him anyway?
Hanover Square Spare was initially titled, 'Earl of Standish', and was published in Wicked Earls Forever in 2023. This edition includes exclusive bonus content and is Book 1 of Annabelle Anders's series, Rakes of Rotten Row."
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