A Regency-set comedic caper featuring a book club of meddling spinsters and an assist by a very good dog. The closest Miss Philippa York has ever come to adventure is her Thursday afternoon reading circle with her fellow bluestockings of the beau monde. That is, until her bosom friend allows a handsome rake to steal a kiss… and he takes her friend’s jewels instead! With the help of the Wild Wynchesters—a uniquely talented family of caper-committing siblings who don’t let “laws” stop them from righting wrongs—Philippa and her club of delightfully bookish spinsters take on the most celebrated rake of the ton. They’re clever. He’s a cad. To save the day, all they need to pull off is one little heist… PREQUEL TO: THE PERKS OF LOVING A WALLFLOWER "Erica Ridley is a delight!" — Julia Quinn

In the sleepy country village of Bedford, the promise of love can transform the most world-weary rake, and the power of passion can move a proud young woman to repent of even her most stubborn prejudices. A cynical rake... The arrival of Thomas Campbell and his elder brother has the village of Bedford abuzz with excitement. Not only is Thomas tall, dark, and handsome, he is also rumored to be a most notorious rake. Claire Gardner is young, innocent, and completely infuriating. Yet given an opportunity, Thomas can't help teaching the headstrong beauty a lesson in desire. A quiet life for a lady... Content with a simple rural life, Claire Gardner has no wish for a season in London nor is she eager to wed. But after a catastrophic mistake compromises her honor, Claire finds herself ensnared in scandal. Claire is quite certain reformed rakes do not make the best husbands. She would rather face shame than lose her freedom to a man she is convinced does not love her. But as rumors swirl regarding her ruined reputation, the condemnation of her neighbors becomes more than she can bear. Tormented by a bitter betrayal, Thomas has steeled himself against ever loving again--but he harbors a secret which leaves him in need of a wife. Will the truth about the other woman in Thomas's life destroy their marriage before it has even begun? Meet the Gardner Girls: Four devoted sisters must face pride, peril, and adventure before each finds a love that conquers all. The Gardner Girls series is composed of standalone stories which may be read in any order. Mistakes Not to Make When Avoiding a Rake is the first book in the series, but the second chronologically. Book Details No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after. Heat Level: Sweet-with-Heat, Slow Burn

Beauty doesn't always bring true love... As soon as charming rake Aubrey Vale glimpses the stunningly lovely Henrietta Gaunt, he wants her. But she, weary of being pursued merely for her looks, proves to be both a challenge and a delight-not least because she comes with a lively family, a fiercely protective guardian, and a large, terrifyingly friendly dog. And since this is Blackhaven, they also encounter a Bonapartist plot and a threat to the life of Henrietta's brother-in-law. To the gentle Henrietta, Aubrey is intriguingly different. A former invalid, he now embraces life with unfettered enthusiasm. He affects her like no other man, and in his company, all her old dreams of a loving husband and family begin to revive. Aubrey falls so easily, he doesn't even notice it happening until it's too late. Then he makes a catastrophic mistake that ruins everything. Forced to reassess his life, he juggles making his own way in the world with other people's crises and his own health. But will he ever be able to win Henrietta back? One Night in Blackhaven The Captain's Old Love The Earl's Promised Bride The Soldier's Impossible Love The Gambler's Last Chance The Poet's Stern Critic The Rake's Mistake The Spinster's Last Dance

Rough seas ahead for childhood friends reunited on a ship bound for England from India in this sexy historical romance adventure. Vivacious lady Perdita Brooke prides herself on her social poise . . . except when faced with devastatingly dashing Alistair Lyndon. The dreamy young man Dita once knew is now a hardened rake, who clearly does not remember their passionate night together . . . however much it’s emblazoned on her memory! Now Dita has the perfect opportunity to remind Alistair of their sizzling chemistry. But soon she is in over her head. Provoking him is supposed to be a deliciously wicked game, with her holding all the cards—until Alistair reveals the ace up his sleeve!

Lord Lucas Kestrel's anger turns to desire when he meets Miss Rebecca Raleigh. He believes that she's one of the scandalous Archangel courtesans, but he quickly discovers that not only is she innocent she is, in fact, the woman he's been seeking.... Lucas has an agenda. He has to get close to Rebecca, court her, even seduce her, to try to discover if she's smuggling secrets that are threatening England's security! But Lucas, the rake without a heart, hasn't bargained on falling in love with the one woman he can't have....

Enjoy this exciting Regency romance set in Venice. Can she unmask the rogue… …among the canals of Venice? So far Phoebe Brimford’s experience of Dominic, Lord Wrexham, is that he lives up to his reputation as a dissolute rake. But he’s also frustratingly charming and distractingly attractive! And while undercover spy Phoebe knows entangling herself with such a character is the wrong way to go about her mission, the closer she gets to Dominic, the more she suspects he’s not as lost as Society seems to think he is… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.