The Ravensdales Series by Rebecca Paula

Clara Dawson always followed the rules, until one terrifying night when her inheritance is stolen and the man responsible is left for dead. Desperate to outrun her troubles, she accepts a governess position at the crumbling gothic manor of the mysterious Ravensdale family. Caring for three orphaned children gives her a purpose, but her vulgar employer, Bly Ravensdale, holds dangerous secrets that may shatter Clara's newfound safe haven... moreClara Dawson always followed the rules, until one terrifying night when her inheritance is stolen and the man responsible is left for dead. Desperate to outrun her troubles, she accepts a governess position at the crumbling gothic manor of the mysterious Ravensdale family. Caring for three orphaned children gives her a purpose, but her vulgar employer, Bly Ravensdale, holds dangerous secrets that may shatter Clara's newfound safe haven. Yet this stubborn brute compels Clara to abandon her etiquette at every turn, and she can't stay away. Disowned by his family, Bly Ravensdale travels the globe as an explorer and agent of the British Crown until his brother’s passing leaves him saddled with three young wards. Charged with returning them to the family's vacant ancestral seat in the English countryside—the one place he wishes to avoid at all costs—Bly quits the role of spy to play family man. But a man nicknamed Devil rarely gets a clean start in life, even with the aid of the prudish yet lovely governess, Clara. Despite her cold exterior, Bly finds himself drawn to her, even as an enemy from his deadly past resurfaces seeking vengeance. Can he protect all that he has suddenly come to hold dear? less

She has a reputation to ruin… A wild spirit trapped by Victorian propriety, Minnie Ravensdale runs away from finishing school to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina. She teams up with charming Irish pickpocket, Alex Marwick, who pretends to be her husband when they rent a room together in an East End brothel. But her new independence is threatened when Alex asks for her help in finding a mysterious society lady... moreShe has a reputation to ruin… A wild spirit trapped by Victorian propriety, Minnie Ravensdale runs away from finishing school to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina. She teams up with charming Irish pickpocket, Alex Marwick, who pretends to be her husband when they rent a room together in an East End brothel. But her new independence is threatened when Alex asks for her help in finding a mysterious society lady. Minnie knows who he seeks, but to offer up the answer would mean sacrificing her freedom and returning to her family a ruined woman. And he has everything to gain… Alex must find the mysterious woman who rescued him from a hellish asylum as a young boy. Without her, he is a ghost amongst the living—no identity except for the one he’s made for himself as pickpocket and card cheat. When he spots Minnie lost in the East End, he decides her social connections are the solution to discovering his true identity. But when she flees without supplying answers, Alex chases. They cause a proper scandal from the streets of London to Belle Époque Paris, as the pauper falls madly in love for the ruined lady. less

As an agent of the British crown, Issac Barnes not only expects trouble, but he's exceedingly good at escaping it... until Corisca. After the mission goes wrong, he’s sent to recover in the Scottish Highlands where he swears off complications, including women. That all changes when a beautiful woman marches toward him in a field one morning, determined to conquer the world, and in turn, his heart... moreAs an agent of the British crown, Issac Barnes not only expects trouble, but he's exceedingly good at escaping it... until Corisca. After the mission goes wrong, he’s sent to recover in the Scottish Highlands where he swears off complications, including women. That all changes when a beautiful woman marches toward him in a field one morning, determined to conquer the world, and in turn, his heart. Sparks fly when this secret duke falls for the spirited Highlander, but their love affair will be anything but easy if they're going to have a future in London. After a horse riding accident leaves Nora MacAllen with a severe stutter, she's shunned from London society. Now she spends her days hiking mountains and preparing for an arranged marriage to help her father’s budding political career. But when she meets a mysterious and handsome English man one morning, her world turns upside down and she's left questioning if love is worth the risk of finding her voice once again or if it’s safer to guard her heart and remain an outcast. -- THE DUKE'S IMPROPER BRIDE is a Ravensdale Family series novella, and is meant to be read between books 1 and 3. If you love charming cinnamon roll heroes, strong heroines, and sweeping romances in the Scottish Highlands, you'll love this book. less

Lady Grace Ravensdale is the darling of London society—beautiful, gracious, and a talented piano prodigy. It’s no surprise that when she becomes engaged to a handsome concert violinist, it promises to be the wedding of the season. But Grace harbors a dark secret that she shares only with the keys of her piano—she’s in love with the gardener’s son. And after years of believing he died in the Boer War, Teddy has returned... moreLady Grace Ravensdale is the darling of London society—beautiful, gracious, and a talented piano prodigy. It’s no surprise that when she becomes engaged to a handsome concert violinist, it promises to be the wedding of the season. But Grace harbors a dark secret that she shares only with the keys of her piano—she’s in love with the gardener’s son. And after years of believing he died in the Boer War, Teddy has returned. Theodore Nash grew up at Burton Hall in the shadow of the wild Ravensdales, loving Grace from afar until that one blissful summer. But nothing would ever change the fact that he's the gardener's son, and she's a proper member of society. Theodore didn't expect a hero's welcome after returning home from war anymore than he expected to hear of Grace's engagement. Now, he must decide to fight for her, or give her up for good.With all of society against them... can their love survive?Publisher's Note: The Lady's Forbidden Desire is inspired by The Secret Garden. It's a sexy slow burn, second chance romance between childhood sweethearts. less