Jane Ashford

Book 1 of The Duke's Sons series From bestselling author Jane Ashford comes another brand new series of sparkling Regency Romance Life is predictable for a Duke's first son As eldest son of the Duke of Langford, Nathaniel Gresham sees his arranged marriage to Lady Violet Devere as just another obligation to fulfill-highly suitable, if unexciting. But as Violet sets out to transform herself from dowdy wallflower to dazzling young duchess-to-be, proper Nathaniel sets out to prove he's a match for his new bride's vivacity and daring. Or so he once thought... Oppressed by her family all her life, Lady Violet can't wait to enjoy the freedom of being a married woman. But then Violet learns her family's sordid secret, and she's faced with an impossible choice-does she tell Nathaniel and risk losing him, or does she hide it and live a lie? Praise for Married to a Perfect Stranger: "Marvelous...the perfect blend of interesting, emotionally complex, and open-hearted protagonists." -Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW "A touching, heartwarming story [that] engages readers' emotions." -RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

The Duke's First Son

Fans of Bridgerton will fall in love with this sparkling Regency romance from bestselling author Jane Ashford featuring: A duke accustomed to getting his own way A lady determined to teach him a thing or two about love Delicious opposites-attract romance Glittering detail and banter First in a new series! James Cantrell, the new Duke of Tereford, has inherited a dukedom in disarray and is overwhelmed by his unaccustomed responsibilities. Then he gets an idea. Cecelia Vainsmede served as liaison between James and her father, and she knows a great deal about business matters, his own in particular. She's also quite pretty. Ever the pragmatist, he suggests a marriage of convenience. Cecelia has always been good at working with James, but she doesn't understand how he can be so obtuse. He clearly doesn't realize that he's the duke she's always wished for, or that his offer is an insult. But when a German prince arrives in London and immediately sets out to woo Cecelia, James will have to come to terms with what he really feels for her. Is running away worth the cost of losing her, or will the duke dare to win her once and for all? Praise for Jane Ashford's historical romances: "Humor, drama, mystery, romance, intrigue, and a surprising ending. I can't wait to read the other books in the series."—Harlequin Junkie Top Pick for How to Cross a Marquess "[A]n irresistibly sweet literary confection."—Booklist for Earl to the Rescue "Filled with wit and charm."—Fresh Fiction for Nothing Like a Duke

The Duke Who Loved Me

Secrets to reveal, legends to unravel, and a love to fight for... Peter Rathbone, Duke of Compton, is already struggling to handle the responsibilities of his family home and his grief over his sister Delia's death when he's astonished by an unexpected visitor. Life is about to get even more complicated... Miss Ada Grandison is desperate to throw off haunting memories, and she's sure the duke can help her find answers to the questions her friend Delia left behind. She brings a note that Delia claimed would change everything for the Rathbone family. Peter can't quite bring himself to believe the legends he's heard all his life, but something about Ada inspires him to hope... The Way to a Lord's Heart Series: Brave New Earl (Book 1) A Lord Apart (Book 2) How to Cross a Marquess (Book 3) A Duke Too Far (Book 4) Praise for Jane Ashford: "Jane Ashford absolutely delights."--Night Owl Reviews "Filled with wit and charm."--Fresh Fictionfor Nothing Like a Duke "A refreshingly different, sweetly romantic love story [readers] will long remember."--Booklistfor Brave New Earl "Jane Ashford has become synonymous with outstanding classic Regency romances."--Night Owl ReviewsTOP PICK for Last Gentleman Standing

A Duke Too Far

Earl on the Run

"A scintillating Regency adventure filled with...dark and dangerous action." -Affaire de Coeur "Charmingly written, by a deft hand." -RT Book Reviews A scientifically minded nobleman Lord Alan Gresham is the sixth son of the Duke of Langford and, as such, has been allowed to remain at Oxford to pursue his scientific studies. When the prince regent asks him to debunk the "ghost" of a dead actress haunting Carlton House, he cannot refuse, and is forced back to the Society he deplores. But upon meeting the daughter of the alleged ghost, his calm, logical investigation is disrupted. Learns the breathless chemistry of desire Ariel Harding doesn't believe in ghosts, but she's determined to investigate this haunting. Her mother recently committed suicide, and Ariel is desperate to find the reason. She'll work with Alan because he has access to Prinny's resources, but she never dreamed she'd make a perilous bargain with a man who's as maddeningly arrogant as he is confoundedly attractive...

The Bargain

With an up-and-coming career in the Church, Lord Randolph Gresham arrives in London to find a wife. A feisty, attractive young woman who insists she'd never marry a clergyman keeps distracting him. When they're forced to sing together, though, the duet is a deeply sensual experience. Original.

The Duke Knows Best

Family secrets, an unlikely alliance--and a love neither expected... After his parents' sudden death, Daniel Frith, Viscount Whitfield, is struggling to unravel a web of chaotic family records. He is astonished to learn his father's will contains a mysterious legacy: a house left to a complete stranger. He knows nothing about the beautiful Penelope Pendleton and he's not sure he wants to...until she turns out to be a whiz at all those nasty tasks involved in estate administration... Penelope has no idea why Rose Cottage was left to her. But it's a godsend after her brother's reckless actions disgraced her family. She had planned to stay out of Viscount Whitfield's way, not grow ever closer to him. But when they discover how entwined their families really are, Daniel and Penelope must collaborate to avoid a scandal that reaches much higher than they could have guessed... The Way to a Lord's Heart: Brave New Earl (Book 1) A Lord Apart (Book 2) Praise for Jane Ashford: "An endearing, optimistic story of second chances."--Publishers Weekly for Brave New Earl "A refreshingly different, sweetly romantic love story [readers] will long remember."--Booklist for Brave New Earl "[P]lenty of wit, matchmaking, sweetness and sensuality to keep readers highly entertained."--RT Book Reviews for The Duke Knows Best "Expertly crafted...another triumph of nuanced characterization and sparkling wit."--Booklist for Nothing Like a Duke

A Lord Apart

How to help a lonely Earl... Arthur Shelton, Earl of Macklin, has helped four young noblemen recover from grief and find love, but he's learned to live his own life as a widower. Yet when he returns home after traveling, his estate feels too empty, and he quickly heads to London. There, he encounters Teresa Alvarez de Granada, a charming Spanish noblewoman and is immediately entranced. There is no room for earls in the quiet, safe life Teresa has finally found for herself. The earl might be charming and handsome, but she knows firsthand how dangerous attraction can be. But the more determined Teresa is to discourage Arthur, the more entangled they get, and it's only a matter of time before her respect for him starts to feel a lot like love. "An irresistible love story."--Library Journal for A Duke Too Far "Absolutely delightful...strong characters and interesting obstacles...a must-read."--Night Owl Reviews for Brave New Earl "Expertly crafted...another triumph of nuanced characterization and sparkling wit."--Booklist for Nothing Like a Duke

Earl's Well That Ends Well

The Impetuous Heiress

A Radical Arrangement

Lord Sebastian's Secret

Exciting reissue from Jane Ashford's backlist of poignant Regency romances. Youngest son of a duke (his brothers are featured in The Duke's Sons series), Lord Alan Gresham is interested only in his scientific experiments. But he's dragged away by the Prince Regent to exorcise the "ghost" of a dead actress haunting Carlton House. There, Alan encounters the lovely Ariel Harding, daughter of the actress, desperate to find a reason for her mother's suicide. The ghost appears, and Alan and Ariel chase it. They end up locked in a closet, crushed together in a most distracting way. Although Alan sees women as irrational creatures and Ariel has been taught that men are slaves to their passions, they decide to work together. It's a bargain. Investigation only. But Ariel and Alan can't keep their hands off each other.

A Favor for the Prince

How does a gentleman rescue a lady? Lord Robert Gresham has given up all hope that the beautiful and independent Flora Jennings will ever take him seriously. He heads to an exclusive country house party to forget about the beauty haunting his thoughts. When Flora shows up, Robert is nothing short of shocked. When she insists on saving herself? While Flora hates the expectations of fashionable society, she finds the annoyingly charming Lord Robert hard to resist. But while their attraction flares, someone much more sinister arrives and threatens Flora. Every fiber of Robert's being says to step in and save her...but some damsels in distress insist on saving themselves. The Duke's Sons Series: Heir to the Duke (Book 1) What the Duke Doesn't Know (Book 2) Lord Sebastian's Secret (Book 3) Nothing Like a Duke (Book 4) Praise for Jane Ashford: "Fabulous romance with wonderful characters... I couldn't put this book down." --Night Owl Reviews Top Pick for Heir to the Duke, 4 1/2 Stars "Graced with lively wit, excellent period detail, and appealing protagonists...a fetching romp." --Library Journal for Heir to the Duke "Enchanting story...charming romance...readers will be delighted." --RT Book Reviews for What the Duke Doesn't Know, 4 Stars "Fabulous series...every bit is a joy to read." --Fresh Fiction for What the Duke Doesn't Know

Nothing Like a Duke

When her husband, who was sent off on a two-year diplomatic mission right after they were married, returns, Mary Fleming discovers that they have both changed radically during the long separation and must start all over. Original.

Married to a Perfect Stranger

The Three Graces

Governess Clare Greenough stands to inherit a fortune, but first she must marry Jamie Boleigh, seventh Baron of Trehearth, and soon enough, Clare's cousin tricks Jamie into betraying Clare, an action that strains their marriage nearly to the breaking point. Original.

The Bride Insists

The first new Regency romance in over 10 years from bestselling author Jane Ashford It is only with the untimely death of her husband that Eve Kendal is privy to his unsound investments. Devastated, and forced to relinquish her noble birth in the face of financial ruin, she assumes a position as lady's maid at Thornbrook Park, home of the Earl of Aberford. When the Earl's estranged brother, Captain Connor Thorne, returns to the estate to fulfil a promise to a dying friend, Eve saves him from a potentially embarrassing homecoming, and they each feel a forbidden spark that they can't ignore. But is giving in to their yearnings worth putting their positions, and their futures, in jeopardy?

Once Again a Bride

An Earl mired in melancholy is no match for a determined woman... Widower Benjamin Romilly, Earl of Furness, has given up hope of finding happiness. His wife died in childbirth five years ago, leaving him with a broken heart and a child who only reminds him of his loss. Miss Jean Saunders is a cousin by marriage. She doted on Benjamin's late Countess, and can't bear it when she hears rumors that the Earl is too bereaved to care for his young son. She arrives on the scene to evaluate his fitness as a father, and if necessary, to take his son away. Jean's sudden eruption into the Earl's household simultaneously infuriates and invigorates him. She may be the only person who can breathe life into his neglected home—and his aching heart... The Way to a Lord's Heart: Brave New Earl (Book 1) What People Are Saying About Jane Ashford: "Jane Ashford absolutely delights."—Night Owl Reviews "Filled with wit and charm."—Fresh Fiction for Nothing Like a Duke "Expertly crafted...another triumph of nuanced characterization and sparkling wit."—Booklist for Nothing Like a Duke

Brave New Earl

Years after rejecting his proposal of marriage, a former governess is handpicked by the British government to distract a handsome spy from the deceptive charms of a Russian countess and finds herself involved in a perilous intrigue. Original.

Charmed and Dangerous

REGENCY ROMANCEFive years ago, Roger Berwick and Fenella Fairclough's fathers tried to marry them off to each other. Both balked, but Fenella was the one who fled. Roger was left behind at the mercy of his family's wishes and coerced into an ultimately tragic marriage, though he could never forget about Fenella...Fenella doesn't know what to expect when she returns home and is thrown back together with Roger, certainly not the fiery passion burning between them... But anonymous letters start to arrive, claiming that Fenella is the reason Roger's wife is dead. Fenella is shaken to her core, and it's up to Roger whether they can overcome their past, or whether they'll be torn apart - this time for good.

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