Ladies, Love, and Mysteries Series by Joyce Alec

An unwanted betrothal leads to a mystery and love that nobody expected. Miss Hannah Seymour is utterly distraught. Believing that Lord Bentham cared for her, she is heartbroken to hear precisely the opposite. With her father’s threat hanging over her head, she finds herself thrust into a mystery surrounding Lord Bentham’s strange betrothal to a young lady of quality. Despite her own heartbreak, Hannah reluctantly agrees to help... moreAn unwanted betrothal leads to a mystery and love that nobody expected. Miss Hannah Seymour is utterly distraught. Believing that Lord Bentham cared for her, she is heartbroken to hear precisely the opposite. With her father’s threat hanging over her head, she finds herself thrust into a mystery surrounding Lord Bentham’s strange betrothal to a young lady of quality. Despite her own heartbreak, Hannah reluctantly agrees to help. Lord Bentham has never heard of his supposed bride! To find himself now expected to marry Miss Lewisham, he turns to his friends, ‘The Shadows’ for help. What he does not expect is to discover a rekindled affection for Miss Seymour and a sincere regret for his foolish ways. But will it all be too late? Will he have to marry Miss Lewisham? Or, will they find a way to break him free of his mysterious engagement in the hope that Miss Seymour will give him a second chance? less

Can a rogue really change his ways? Lady Catherine is satisfied. Having managed to ensure a young lady came to no harm by the hand of the Earl of Rutherford, she is horrified to then discover the very same gentleman near death! With no choice but to come to his aid, both she and ‘The ‘Shadows’ work tirelessly to discover who is trying to rob the Earl of his life... moreCan a rogue really change his ways? Lady Catherine is satisfied. Having managed to ensure a young lady came to no harm by the hand of the Earl of Rutherford, she is horrified to then discover the very same gentleman near death! With no choice but to come to his aid, both she and ‘The ‘Shadows’ work tirelessly to discover who is trying to rob the Earl of his life. Setting aside her dislike for him, she protects and supports Lord Rutherford and, in doing so, begins to discover the gentleman hiding underneath the roguish exterior. Stephen, Earl of Rutherford, has always enjoyed the London Season, but this one has taken a turn for the worse. Injured and confused, he struggles to make sense of what has happened, finding himself desperate to return to society and the life he once knew. But slowly, Stephen finds himself beginning to warm to Lady Catherine, and, what is even worse, his heart opening up to her all the more. less

Can love truly overcome anything? The ‘Shadows’ are now all wed and settled – save for one. Lady Ann is the only one left unmarried, feeling alone and set apart from the others. It is just as well that she has found herself sought out by Lady Sapphira. The lady is desperate for the ‘Shadows’ to help her discover who has been sending her poison pen letters, finding each one more distressing than the last... moreCan love truly overcome anything? The ‘Shadows’ are now all wed and settled – save for one. Lady Ann is the only one left unmarried, feeling alone and set apart from the others. It is just as well that she has found herself sought out by Lady Sapphira. The lady is desperate for the ‘Shadows’ to help her discover who has been sending her poison pen letters, finding each one more distressing than the last. Throwing herself headlong into solving the puzzle and protecting Lady Sapphira, Ann cannot help but notice one particular acquaintance, Lord Aldridge. But can she really allow her feelings to grow without being certain that he is not involved in any way? Lord Aldridge cannot help but be interested in Lady Sapphira’s new acquaintance. Lady Ann is charming and rather refreshing in her manner, but when he discovers the reason for her friendship, everything changes. When the mystery slowly begins to unravel itself, Lady Ann finds a terrible dilemma set before her. Will Lord Aldridge ever forgive her? Or will their friendship fracture and break, forever? less