Author: allysonjeleyne
With two elder sisters making their ways in the world, Honoria Staunton feels left behind. She decides that leaving Longstone village is the only way forward and boards the first train to London, knowing it means reconciling with her grandfather and marrying whichever suitor he has selected for her.Due to a handshake agreement by his late parents, Philip, Marquess of Hardingstone, is duty-bound … duty-bound to wed his guardian’s daughter. He journeys to London with a heavy heart, struggling to prepare for this inevitable betrothal, while the effervescent beauty seated across from him represents everything he’s ever wanted in a…
The infamous Duke of Wadebridge always gets what he wants—even if he must play the scoundrel to get it. When His Grace meets the beautiful, genteel Cassandra Staunton at a garden party, nothing will stop him from pursuing her.He returns to Longstone village intending to court her, but Cassandra is unswayed by his attentions and most certainly not interested in becoming his duchess, for marriage … duchess, for marriage has always been impossible due to her delicate health.Can Cassie recognize the real man beneath the reputation, or will Wade’s bold proposal—that she travel to Cornwall as his mistress, instead—be the…
To avoid pressure to marry, Octavia takes a job as a governess for the niece of Simon, Viscount Althorne. Simon wants his ward settled so he can return to his life in London — but after meeting Octavia, his desires change…
At Bradwell, the Cherrill family estate, Lord Douglas stumbles upon a young woman banished to the country for birthing an illegitimate child. Lady Phoebe de Moncy relishes her summer idyll in the sleepy village, yet knows time with baby Ellen is running out. Soon, the child will be taken for adoption, and she must return to London society.Can the second son of the illustrious Cherrill family risk … Cherrill family risk his reputation to marry the woman he loves, or will Doug, Phoebe, and her precious baby girl be parted forever?Romance Heat Level: Warm (3 out of 5)more
Kind-hearted Margaret Haselden takes in a stray dog found rummaging through her rubbish bins—yet the scrappy little terrier may prove more than she can handle.When the prized bulldog of the Duke of St. Lawrence is set upon by a mangy cur, His Grace is outraged, but a compassionate beauty at the end of her tether pleads his forgiveness.Soon, Edward finds himself looking forward to early morning … to early morning walks and easy company at Margaret’s side. Can the head of the illustrious Cherrill family choose love over duty, or will he come to heel like so many dukes before…
Scarred from the Great War, Captain Brody Neill takes refuge in an old manor, home to elusive Angelica. Can she rescue him from the darkness? A steamy and passionate gothic romance!
As the impetuous daughter of a famous archaeologist, Linley has trouble blending into polite London society. When she meets Patrick, a lonely marquess, their lives change forever in this striking love story spanning three continents.