Beverley Oakley

Her Gilded Prison

A thwarted elopement. An opportunist Guardian. Lies, secrets and a second chance at love.

Dutiful Wives

Passion Fever

Grace Fortune trusts no one after she was betrayed by the man she once loved. Now, she's the most popular 'Cyprian' at Madame Chambon's high-class London House of Assignation, consort of aristocrats and princes. As Faith prepares for her next job as the special initiation ‘gift’ procured by a mother in fashionable Mayfair for her son’s twenty-first birthday, she plans her revenge. But revenge has a habit of turning the tables. What the Readers are Saying: “It was exciting and emotional. Sexy and romantic.” “This is one of the most interesting stories on why a girl might become an escort. The twists and turns are breathtaking...I couldn't put this down.” “Oh my! This story just makes you fall in love! It's exciting. It never lags. And what a most satisfying ending!” "This is a heartrending tale of loss and despair...With the deft hand of Beverley Oakley wielding the pen she will whisper to your soul to have faith in the case of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Believe in the improbable and let her guide you into the light." (This book was originally published by Pan Macmillan Momentum and has since been revised.) Heat Rate: Sizzling

A sizzling, second-chance Victorian Romance

Saving Grace

Daughters of Sin Books 1 & 2

Two beautiful sisters – one an illegitimate governess, the other a celebrated debutante – compete for love amidst the scandal and intrigue of a Regency London Season. Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, unacknowledged daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as drudge to the social climbing Lamonts while her vain and spoiled half sister, Araminta, enjoys London’s social whirl as its most feted debutante. When Lissa’s rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society – and into the midst of a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham – she finds an unlikely ally: charming and besotted Ralph Tunley, Lord Debenham’s underpaid, enterprising secretary. Ralph can’t afford to leave the employ of the villainous viscount much less keep a wife but as an accepted member of the ton he can help Lissa cleverly navigate a perilous web of lies that will ensure everyone gets what they deserve. THE MYSTERIOUS GOVERNESS is Book 3 in the Daughters of Sin series but can be read as a stand-alone as it features the sibling rivalry between Viscount Partington's two nobly-born and three illegitimate daughters from a completely different perspective. Book 1: Her Gilded Prison Book 2: Dangerous Gentlemen Book 3: The Mysterious Governess Book 4: Beyond Rubies Book 5: Lady Unveiled~The Cuckold's Conspiracy Heat rating: sensual. The Daughters of Sin series has been described as a Regency-set 'Dynasty'. What readers are saying: "The storyline is uniquely designed, and cleverly executed. Spies, traitors, deception, betrayal, mystery, suspense and romance, bring together an intriguing Regency Romance, with many twists and turns, and an abundance of adventure"~Amazon customer. "Magnificent and mesmerising." ~Amazon customer.

The Mysterious Governess

She was the wallflower beneath his notice…until a terrible mistake has one dangerous, delicious rake believing she's the "fair Cyprian" ordered for his pleasure. Lady Henrietta has always known her place—in her dazzling older sister’s shadow. She’s a little brown peahen to Araminta’s bird of paradise. But when the innocent debutante is mistaken for her common namesake "Hetty" and embroiled in the Regency underworld, she finds herself shockingly compromised by the dashing, dangerous Sir Aubrey, the very gentleman her heart desires. And the man Araminta has in her cold, calculating sights. Branded an enemy of the Crown, bitter over the loss of his wife, Sir Aubrey wants only to lose himself in the warm, willing body of the young “prostitute” Hetty. As he tutors her in the art of lovemaking, Aubrey is pleased to find Hetty not only an ardent student but a bright, witty and charming companion. Despite a spoiled Araminta plotting for a marriage offer and a powerful political enemy damaging his reputation, Aubrey believes he's been set up to suffer his greatest betrayal at the hands of the little “concubine” who’s managed to breach the stony exterior of his heart. Until the 'the little brown peahen' reveals her true colors. Regency romance readers who loved 'Dynasty' will enjoy the trials and tribulations of the noble, scheming Partington family. What Readers are Saying About the Series: “…lies, misdeeds, treachery, and romance. What an impressive story! Ms. Oakley has a unique way of telling her stories, bringing unknown heroes/ heroines into the spotlight, as they navigate a world of espionage, and intrigue, all while trying to survive and find their HEA. Magnificent and mesmerizing!” ~ Amazon reader "[Hetty's] unswerving devotion isn't reserved for Aubrey, but extends to her family as well, even when they don't deserve it. I liked her, though. She's sweet but not unbelievably so. The red-alert Kill Bill moment when she unravels her father's other life is classic. :D And I loved her attitude about sex -- i.e., so certain of a loveless marriage (or perhaps no marriage at all) that she seizes the chance to brazen it out & enjoy herself." ~ Dangerous Gentlemen reviewer. “Full of secrets, murders, intrigues and you feel you know the characters and want to strangle some of them, especially Araminta!!! I have since read all in the series and can’t wait for Book 5... This is a series I will read again and again.” ~ Amazon reader Buy this exciting romance filled with sensuous heat today! Book 1: Her Gilded Prison Book 2: Dangerous Gentlemen Book 3: The Mysterious Governess Book 4: Beyond Rubies Book 5: Lady Unveiled ~ The Cuckold Conspiracy Heat rating: sizzling.

Dangerous Gentlemen

Honour? Or her heart's desire? When Felix discovers the divine "Miss Hope" in his bed, his betrayal is acute. Two years ago, he’d been on the verge of proposing marriage to the beautiful governess who had taught his neighbour’s children. But Hope had failed to appear for their secret assignation, supposedly rejecting Felix in favour of a position abroad. Now, to Felix’s shock and dismay, Hope is the surprise gift his friends have sourced from London's most exclusive House of Assignation in the hopes of lifting his dark depression. Despite the pain of the past, Felix can't bear to lose her again. But Hope Merriweather is bound to her new life by a dark secret. She sacrificed Felix two years before. Now, she must choose again: Honour or her heart's desire? For readers who love second-chance, redemption love stories with a happily-ever-after they didn't see coming. Forsaking Hope is Book 2 in the Fair Cyprians of London Series but can be read as a standalone. What the readers are saying: "I have found a new author. Storyline that reaches into the darker side of human nature. Twist and turns with a couple of double twists. Hope remains..." "A sad story with intrigue, deception, strong emotions, suspense, violence and passion." "An emotional story that keeps you reading until the last page." "Immerse yourself in the time period -- put yourself in a situation of no way out, no options, no hope. Highly recommended -- I lost myself in the storyline -- and in history."

A suspenseful second-chance tear-jerker Victorian Romance

Forsaking Hope

Fair Cyprians of London Three sizzling tales of betrayal, redemption and love in one Victorian Romance Box Set.

Saving Grace, Forsaking Hope, Keeping Faith

Fair Cyprians of London Box Set

The Duchess and the Highwayman

Beverley Eikli

When spoiled heiress Lady Sarah Miles assumes the identity of a drowned governess to escape an undesirable marriage, she never expected to fall in love with her employer or become so attached to her difficult charge, Caro. After a month living at the grand estate of reformist MP Roland Hawthorne where she is governess to the widower’s rebellious sixteen-year-old daughter, Sarah is greatly changed. Gaining Caro's trust and earning Roland's love is much more important to her than new ballgowns and dancing slippers. But Sarah’s deceit has played into the hands of an unexpected adversary; a man who wants to punish Roland and who uses Caro as a pawn in a high-stakes game of revenge. Now Sarah must risk everything she holds dear if she's to save Caro, protect Roland from the past - and redeem herself. Heat rating: Sweet but filled with intrigue and the unexpected What readers are saying: "Dramatic, heartfelt and unusual!’ Eikli sweeps you away into a dangerous world where only the most daring player wins love." ~ Best-selling romance writer, Anna Campbell. "Pleasurable regency that has a lot of actions with turns. Sweet and clean with no sex is just how I like them." ~ Kindle Reader "The love story/ romance was clean and wholesome. The ending left you feeling warm and fuzzy." ~ Kindle Reader "Full of action, scandal and...a tumultuous love story. If you like historical fiction with suggested romance, or sweet and HEA, this is the book for you." ~ Kindle Reader I enjoyed this twist on the old gothic novel standby plot of the governess in the mysterious household. This imaginative writer stands a lot of the expected clichés on their heads and treats the reader to something rather different and refreshing." ~ Long and Short Reviews

Lady Sarah's Redemption

A Season in Disgrace Two Errant Wards A wholly Inappropriate Attraction When her unruly ward, Araminta Partington lands herself in a compromising situation with the eligible Mr. Durham, widow Charlotte Wendover comes to the rescue. Durham and Wendover have reason to be allies. They both understand the significance of decorum. They both have wayward charges, hellbent on mesalliance. They both recognize the enthralling fascination burgeoning between them. But if Charlotte succumbs to her affection for the handsome rake who’s fast become her savior, Araminta’s behavior may not be the only talk of the town. Can she weather the scandalous storm and discover her happily ever after? From bestselling author, Beverley Oakley, comes Scandal of the Season. If you adore Regency romance filled with scandal, drama and passion, devour this delightful prequel to the six-book Daughters of Sin series now.

Daughters of Sin prequel to

Scandal of the Season

Reluctant courtesan, Charity, has found true love with Hugo, her first and only client. But when poet and artist, Hugo, is tricked into gambling away his impending inheritance, Charity finds herself at the mercy of Madam Chambon and her infamous house of ill-repute. Can the two young lovers thwart the conspiracy between Hugo’s social-climbing father, and slippery cousin Cyril, so Hugo can make Charity his Christmas bride? A sweet romance featuring two young innocents determined to overcome those more powerful who would keep them apart. What the readers say: "I loved the twists in this book they weaved a beautiful story. This well-written gem is well worth the time you spend reading" ~ Kindle Reader

A Sweet Star-crossed Lovers Victorian Romance

Christmas Charity

Forced into marriage to legitimise her dead fiance’s unborn child, Emily feels only resentment towards the noble soldier whose marriage proposal has saved her from destitution. She regards Major Angus McCartney’s actions as opportunistic as she mourns her one true love, Jack. But Jack led a secret, double life, as Angus well knows. And Angus is not an opportunist. Too shy to declare himself, he has loved Emily from afar for five long years. With the loss of Jack’s child cementing Emily’s anger towards Angus, the quiet soldier longs to win her with action and honour – rather than by revealing Jack’s secret. However, it’s an explosive revelation from Emily’s past that threatens to destroy the burgeoning feeling between noble Angus and his reluctant bride. A revelation that threatens their very lives. An intrigue-filled romance with espionage and action for readers who love marriage of convenience stories, and second chance love.

The Reluctant Bride

A handsome libertine accepts a wicked wager to win the favour of his unscrupulous ladylove. A virtuous young woman is set to be ruined on the eve of her arranged marriage. Charismatic rakes and dark agendas set the scene in this multi-layered Georgian mystery and romance in which innocent Celeste Rosington must play a risky game if she’s not to fall victim to the greed and ambition of her powerful enemies. But just who is the enemy? When Celeste disguises herself to aid her future husband, she inadvertently finds herself in the arms of notorious libertine, Lord Peregrine. And she likes it. But with her reputation in the balance, Celeste soon finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of envy, intrigue and deadly secrets. As an unwitting pawn in a deadly battle between adversaries, she must choose where to place her allegiance. Her greatest conflict is between her head and her heart. Choosing the wrong man, she knows, could mean the difference between life and death. *Wicked Wager was previously published by Harlequin Escape under the name Beverley Eikli. This exciting, fast-paced Georgian romance with mystery and intrigue has since been revised. Here's what the readers say: “Cloaked in mystery and dark agendas Wicked Wager…is a wonderful expedition into intrigue and romance! Nothing is as it seems in this book and as the story evolved clues and romance built.” ~ Jenerated Reviews. “The author knows how to weave a web full of mystery and suspense, and I had a great time relating to the heroine. Wicked Wager isn't the typical historical romance, it's very complex and intense.” ~ Kindle Reader “A great novel about a lord who is bored and likes playing games, especially when there are women involved. The game playing is fun and the romantic aspect …is great.” ~ Kindle Reader “A powerful page-turner with a compelling romance, a gripping 'edge of the seat' mystery and characters that held me spellbound.” ~ Kindle Reader "Full of mystery, intrigue, and romance. This book is set aside from all others. Totally immersible and hadn't realised I had finished it until I turned the last page. What a book!!"~ Kindle Reader

A Georgian Mystery Romance

Wicked Wager

Rake's Honour

Kidnapped from the lunatic asylum in Brussels where she was despatched by her husband two years earlier, Lily, Lady Bradden, has more at stake than just proving her sanity. With no friends or support, her survival depends upon pleasing her abductor with her success at “communicating with the dead” at Mrs Moore’s Wednesday seances. While Lily’s strong resemblance to the deceased daughter of a nobleman draws the crowds, the attendance of several murder suspects at her séances garners the interest of principled newspaper editor, Hamish McTavish. Is the mysterious and enigmatic beauty complicit in the scam? Hamish’s sizzling attraction to her complicates his investigation while her hot and cold responses to him undermine his trust. As intrigue and deceit embroil Lily, she fears she is destined to be the next murder victim. But just as she is ready to reveal her heart to Hamish, Lily realises she has been set up to appear the villain in his eyes. If you love your historical romance with lashings intrigue and sizzle and a complex mystery at its core, you'll adore Loving Lily. Get your copy now! Loving Lily is Book 6 in the Fair Cyprians of London series but can be read as a standalone romance.

A Victorian Romantic Suspense

Loving Lily

Two nobly born debutantes and their illegitimate sisters - a governess and an actress - compete for love while bringing to justice a handsome, dangerous traitor in these passionate, intrigue-filled Regency romances. HER GILDED PRISON ~ She was determined to secure the succession, he was in it for the pleasure. Falling in love was not part of the arrangement. When dashing twenty-five-year-old Stephen Cranbourne arrives at the estate he will one day inherit, it's expected he will make a match with his beautiful second cousin, Araminta. But while proud, fiery Araminta and her shy, plain sister, Hetty, parade their very different charms before him, it's their mother, Sybil, a lonely and discarded wife, who evokes first his sympathy and then stokes his lustful fires. As Stephen introduces Sybil to every pleasure she's been deprived of, duty turns to a deep and mutual love. But with the unexpected arrival of a contender to the estate, Sybil realises that what she's set in motion to save the family might have tragic consequences. DANGEROUS GENTLEMEN ~ Shy, plain Hetty was the wallflower beneath his notice…until a terrible mistake has one dangerous, delicious rake believing she's the "fair Cyprian" ordered for his pleasure. Shy, self-effacing Henrietta knows her place—in her dazzling older sister's shadow. She's a little brown peahen to Araminta's bird of paradise. But when Hetty mistakenly becomes embroiled in the Regency underworld, the innocent debutante finds herself shockingly compromised by the dashing, dangerous Sir Aubrey, the very gentleman her heart desires. And the man Araminta has in her cold, calculating sights. Branded an enemy of the Crown, bitter over the loss of his wife, Sir Aubrey wants only to lose himself in the warm, willing body of the young "prostitute" Hetty. As he tutors her in the art of lovemaking, Aubrey is pleased to find Hetty not only an ardent student, but a bright, witty and charming companion. Despite a spoiled Araminta plotting for a marriage offer and a powerful political enemy damaging his reputation, Aubrey may suffer the greatest betrayal at the hands of the little "concubine" who's managed to breach the stony exterior of his heart. THE MYSTERIOUS GOVERNESS ~ Lissa Hazlett lives life in the shadows. The beautiful, illegitimate daughter of Viscount Partington earns her living as an overworked governess while her vain and spoiled half-sister, Araminta, enjoys London's social whirl as its most feted debutante. When Lissa's rare talent as a portraitist brings her unexpectedly into the bosom of society – and into the midst of a scandal involving Araminta and suspected English traitor Lord Debenham – she finds an unlikely ally: charming and besotted Ralph Tunley, Lord Debenham's underpaid, enterprising secretary. Ralph can't afford to leave the employ of the villainous viscount much less keep a wife but he can help Lissa cleverly navigate a perilous web of lies that will ensure everyone gets what they deserve. Heat rate: medium to sizzling What readers are saying about the series: "These books are the best written time pieces I've ever read." “Lies, misdeeds, treachery, and romance. What an impressive story!” "This book has it all: secrets, intrigue, murder and romance. I finished it in one sitting." ♥♥♥ Step back in time for a Regency-era family saga with more intrigue than 'Dynasty' ♥♥♥

Daughters of Sin Box set: Her Gilded Prison, Dangerous Gentlemen, The Mysterious Governess

Lady Olivia's Butterfly (Scandalous

Would a potential suitor be bolder if he were told the object of his desire had only six months to live? Sweet, pretty Thea Brightwell's dull, quiet life with her crotchety aunt is about to be turned upside down by a visit to Bath and a chance encounter with handsome Mr Grayling. However, the fledgeling affair is quickly nipped in the bud by Thea's aunt who has no intention of losing her unpaid nurse and companion, while Mr Grayling regretfully acknowledges he needs to marry an heiress to restore his family's crumbling fortunes. Unbeknownst to penniless Thea, she has an unlikely champion in her well-meaning but 'not-too-bright' Cousin Bertram who has decided to play matchmaker. If the lack of a dowry is the only impediment to Mr Grayling making an offer of marriage, Bertram reasons the gentleman would play a riskier hand if he were told that the damsel he covets were destined for her deathbed within six months? Crotchety maiden aunts, love letters gone astray, and 'old flames' appearing from the woodwork lead to a most disconcerting outcome! ROGUE'S KISS can be read as a stand-alone. It follows award-winning racy Regency romp RAKE'S HONOUR. Rake's Honour: Book 1 Book 2: Rogue's Kiss Book 3: Devil's Run What Readers are Saying about the series: "I LOVED beautiful Thea's story and couldn't put it down losing hours of sleep!" "The unexpected twist at the end made me smile and think...yes that's perfect." "Nicely written and enjoyable Historical romance with a little steam." *Note: Due to the respective natures of the various Brightwell heroines, Rogue's Kiss is sensual rather than steamy while Rake's Honour is hot and steamy.

Rogue's Kiss

THE BLUESTOCKING AND THE RAKEWith a murderer hot on her heels, becoming the greatest treasure in a bored aristocrat's collection may be Jemima's only hope of survival.Bluestocking Jemima Percy owes her life to the brave nobleman who plucked her from the arms of a ruthless killer. But now he, too, is dead and she's alone and friendless, fearful of putting her family in jeopardy if she contacts them before the killer is apprehended.If only Jemima had been able to locate her rescuer's younger brother, she would not have been forced to sacrifice her reputation in exchange for her life.Miles, Lord Ruthcot, is determined to shed his image as a dissolute rake following his failure to rescue an unknown damsel in distress, as requested by his dying elder brother.However, when he meets the exquisite new mistress of his late brother's rival, he no longer cares about upholding his brother's notions of honour and respectability.He wants Jemima and he'll do whatever it takes to possess her.But Jemima is a bluestocking at heart. Even if her heart and body are in danger of betraying her steely resolve, she is determined to hold handsome Viscount Ruthcot at bay.Read The Bluestocking and the Rake to find out if Miles learns the truth of Jemima's identity in time to protect her from the evil forces that threaten her life.The Bluestocking and the Rake is Book 2 in the Hearts in Hiding series but can be read as a standalone. It follows The Duchess and the Highwayman.

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