Friends Trilogy Series by Kathryn Smith

A proposal of marriage she could not refuse... Lord Braven has saved Rachel Ashton's life twice, it seems-when he snatched her from the icy Yorkshire river...and when he offered to marry her. Now the desperate miss will be rid forever of the repulsive husband-to-be her horrid stepfather has "sold" her to. But though both agree their marriage is in name only, Rachel finds she cannot dismiss her burning need to taste the sweet kiss of her dashing benefactor... moreA proposal of marriage she could not refuse... Lord Braven has saved Rachel Ashton's life twice, it seems-when he snatched her from the icy Yorkshire river...and when he offered to marry her. Now the desperate miss will be rid forever of the repulsive husband-to-be her horrid stepfather has "sold" her to. But though both agree their marriage is in name only, Rachel finds she cannot dismiss her burning need to taste the sweet kiss of her dashing benefactor. A passion they could not resist Having a real wife is unthinkable, since Braven must never love again. And as long as this sham marriage is not consummated, his heart will remain safe -- and his secret can go untold. But the exquisite beauty tempts the haunted lord unmercifully with her deep lavender eyes and sensuous full lips. How can he resist this most perilous desire, when his heart swears it would be more dangerous still to deny himself the ecstasy of true love? less

He had made a proposal of marriage... to a woman who is now the most scandalous female in London.When Gabriel Warren, the handsome Earl of Angelwood, offered marriage to Lady Lilith Mallory, he thought his happiness was complete. But then they were, discovered in very compromising circumstances -- and she disappeared. Now, years later, Gabriel enter's a notorious London gaming club to shockingly discover that the innocent woman he'd once wanted for his bride is now its seductive owner... moreHe had made a proposal of marriage... to a woman who is now the most scandalous female in London.When Gabriel Warren, the handsome Earl of Angelwood, offered marriage to Lady Lilith Mallory, he thought his happiness was complete. But then they were, discovered in very compromising circumstances -- and she disappeared. Now, years later, Gabriel enter's a notorious London gaming club to shockingly discover that the innocent woman he'd once wanted for his bride is now its seductive owner. Lilith is astonished at the sight of Gabriel, and part of her longs to relive the days -- and nights -- spent in his arms. But the man she once loved can destroy the livelihood she has made for herself. For Gabriel is now a powerful man, one who is determined to shut down her establishment. Yet with each touch, each kiss, she begins to wonder if they could ever have a future -- and overcome the scandals of their past. less

Lady Sophia Aberley swore she would never let Julian Rexley, Earl of Wolfram, in her home or in her sight again. Though years have passed, she has not yet forgotten the humiliation of scandal -- having been banished to the country. But she cannot abandon a friend in need, even if that friend is Julian's sister. And now Sophia's back in London, awash in unwanted emotions ... including a lingering desire for the dashing rogue responsible for her ruin... moreLady Sophia Aberley swore she would never let Julian Rexley, Earl of Wolfram, in her home or in her sight again. Though years have passed, she has not yet forgotten the humiliation of scandal -- having been banished to the country. But she cannot abandon a friend in need, even if that friend is Julian's sister. And now Sophia's back in London, awash in unwanted emotions ... including a lingering desire for the dashing rogue responsible for her ruin.Julian can't believe his headstrong young sister has brought Sophia into his home, especially when he knows that she is the "anonymous" author of a tell-all about their past. And he's even more shocked to find out that he still aches to touch the exquisite lady, even though she refuses to admit that it was he who was wronged. Perhaps it's a good thing Sophia dislikes him so. Otherwise he'd find himself surrendering to the intoxicating lure of her kiss -- and they both know the kind of trouble that can lead to! less