Gentlemen of the Order Series by Adele Clee

Noah Ashwood has suffered his fair share of injustices. It’s why he joined the Gentlemen of the Order, why he solves crimes committed against the vulnerable and needy. To his friends he’s known as Dauntless—a fearless fighter, a man with steely determination. And yet his strength is tested when he forms an infatuation for his new client.When a catalogue of strange events leaves Evangeline Dunn fearing for her life, she has no option but to seek professional help... moreNoah Ashwood has suffered his fair share of injustices. It’s why he joined the Gentlemen of the Order, why he solves crimes committed against the vulnerable and needy. To his friends he’s known as Dauntless—a fearless fighter, a man with steely determination. And yet his strength is tested when he forms an infatuation for his new client.When a catalogue of strange events leaves Evangeline Dunn fearing for her life, she has no option but to seek professional help. Given the choice of four agents, she’s drawn to the enigmatic Mr. Ashwood. The gentleman commands respect, seems as competent as he is handsome. Who better to help her catch a thief, a blackmailer and find her wastrel brother? He’s the perfect solution to her problems. All she need do is overcome her inconvenient attraction.In an adventure that takes them from the lavish ballrooms of the ton to the dark depths of the rookeries, Noah and Eva must work together to unravel the mystery. Will their powerful attraction hinder the investigation? Will the suspenseful twists and turns send them racing into each other’s arms? less

Meet Raven—the second of four gentlemen who work to right injustices—in the new heart-stopping series, Gentlemen of the Order.Finlay Cole deserves the moniker Raven. Bad luck and ill omens are his constant companions. Still crippled with guilt over his wife’s death, he works as an enquiry agent to distract him from the pain of the past. But his nightmares return when he discovers his next client is his first love—a woman who still holds a piece of his heart... moreMeet Raven—the second of four gentlemen who work to right injustices—in the new heart-stopping series, Gentlemen of the Order.Finlay Cole deserves the moniker Raven. Bad luck and ill omens are his constant companions. Still crippled with guilt over his wife’s death, he works as an enquiry agent to distract him from the pain of the past. But his nightmares return when he discovers his next client is his first love—a woman who still holds a piece of his heart.Sophia Adair has kept a dark secret for seven years. Protecting her sister cost her the love of her life. It cost her any hope of happiness. But now someone with evil intentions is corrupting her sister’s mind. Someone is out to abduct the poor girl, though Sophia has no notion why. Desperate for help, she turns to Finlay Cole, the only man she can trust.Forced to spend a week together at Blackborne manor, a house that has as many secrets as its occupants, Finlay and Sophia must work to solve the mystery. But how will they fare when the old flames are ignited and desire for each other burns? Can Finlay overcome his guilt and learn to love again? Does Sophia have the strength to pull Finlay from the darkness and claim the only man she’s ever loved? less

Meet Valiant—the third of four gentlemen who work to right injustices—in the new heart-stopping series Gentlemen of the Order.As the grandson of a marauding pirate, Evan Sloane strives to earn his moniker, Valiant. His work as an enquiry agent for the Order gives him the perfect opportunity to make amends for his ancestor’s misdeeds. But even the bold and bravely courageous have their limits. Even the strongest men feel occasionally unnerved... moreMeet Valiant—the third of four gentlemen who work to right injustices—in the new heart-stopping series Gentlemen of the Order.As the grandson of a marauding pirate, Evan Sloane strives to earn his moniker, Valiant. His work as an enquiry agent for the Order gives him the perfect opportunity to make amends for his ancestor’s misdeeds. But even the bold and bravely courageous have their limits. Even the strongest men feel occasionally unnerved. Indeed, Evan’s current stalker is not a villain seeking revenge but a wallflower with an uncanny ability to appear in the most unlikely places. Vivienne Hart is in sole possession of a contract made seventy years ago. A contract that will alter the course of her life and that of Mr Sloane. A fact she would happily explain if the gentleman would grant her an audience. But someone else has discovered she possesses the secrets to a lost legacy. A wicked devil is determined to rob her of her bounty, and Mr Sloane is the only man she can turn to for help.Thrown together by a pact made by their grandfathers, Evan and Vivienne must solve a series of puzzling clues if they hope to uncover treasures from the past. But as their attraction to each other deepens, and the villain seeks to end both their lives, they’re left questioning what’s important—finding money or finding love?What will Evan do when he discovers the truth about Vivienne’s pirate heritage?More so, how will a man who avoids wallflowers deal with her shocking proposal? less

Meet the Dark Angel—the last of four gentlemen who work to right injustices—in the new heart-stopping series Gentlemen of the Order.Having witnessed his parents’ murder as a boy of eight, Dante D’Angelo has spent his adult years hunting the culprit. Working as an enquiry agent for the Order enables him to conduct his own secret investigations. But while working on a case of fraud, he makes a shocking discovery, a connection between the suspect and the devil who murdered his parents... moreMeet the Dark Angel—the last of four gentlemen who work to right injustices—in the new heart-stopping series Gentlemen of the Order.Having witnessed his parents’ murder as a boy of eight, Dante D’Angelo has spent his adult years hunting the culprit. Working as an enquiry agent for the Order enables him to conduct his own secret investigations. But while working on a case of fraud, he makes a shocking discovery, a connection between the suspect and the devil who murdered his parents. With ruthless determination, Dante pursues the villain—until he encounters a problem in the form of a golden-haired temptress. The Order’s first female agent has been assigned the same case, too.Beatrice Sands has a deeply personal reason for joining the Order. She must form an alliance with Mr D’Angelo and help him find the beast who killed his parents. But the gentleman is as dangerous as he is handsome. Bitterness consumes him. Beneath his cool facade is a soul wracked with pain. The only way to gain his trust is to prove herself a worthy agent. Yet as their friendship blossoms, she wonders if she has what’s needed to heal his broken heart.Working together to solve a crime that has damaged both their lives irreparably, friendship gives way to an intense attraction. But when a man knows nothing but pain, is he capable of love? When a man is willing to die for his cause, is there any hope for the future? less