The Harcourts: Another Generation Series by Penny Fairbanks

She's a romantic who failed to fall in love in her first Season. He likes a friend who sees him as nothing more. When life doesn't go how either of them planned, they strike a convenient deal.With so many examples of true love to look up to, Miss Elizabeth Waynford is certain that her future holds the same. Her parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles all have such wonderful love stories that have inspired her own dreams... moreShe's a romantic who failed to fall in love in her first Season. He likes a friend who sees him as nothing more. When life doesn't go how either of them planned, they strike a convenient deal.With so many examples of true love to look up to, Miss Elizabeth Waynford is certain that her future holds the same. Her parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles all have such wonderful love stories that have inspired her own dreams. Beth has known since she was a girl that she wanted to fall in love and marry during her first Season. Her rose-colored lenses are challenged after one Season passed and now her second Season has almost come to a close without that precious spark of love. At least she has her good friend to rely on and commiserate with about their struggles in the marriage mart—until his struggles threaten to saddle him with a miserable future. How can Beth stand by and let that happen?Mr. Weston Quincy, future Baron of Shawberry, is in his fourth Season without any luck at finding a wife. Since his charms are more friendly than romantic, most ladies don't see him as suitor material—including his friend, the lovely and beautiful Miss Waynford. Though he's been smitten with her since they met, he knows she hasn't considered him seriously. Weston is just happy that they can share the ups and downs of the Season together. His parents have other plans, though. Eager to secure the family line and confident that Weston won't find a bride on his own, they offer him an arranged marriage to a less than pleasant woman. When Miss Waynford offers him an escape in the form of a marriage to her, Weston can't refuse.Together, as husband and wife, Beth and Weston must navigate a future neither of them expected and the complex emotions that come with such a lifechanging decision. Will they discover along the way that love was there all along?This stand-alone novel is the first in Penny Fairbanks' new series, The Harcourts: Another Generation. This series follows the children of the characters featured in The Harcourts, including:Anna's DecisionDalton's ChallengeCaroline's DiscoveryPatrick's ArrangementHarriet's Proposal less

A journey to New York will challenge his defenses. A foreign man will encourage her to grow. A lie at the center threatens to tear them apart.Hugh Harcourt wants love and won't settle for anything less. This proves difficult when he realizes that many people in his wealthy society are superficial and only seek to improve their own statuses instead of making real connections... moreA journey to New York will challenge his defenses. A foreign man will encourage her to grow. A lie at the center threatens to tear them apart.Hugh Harcourt wants love and won't settle for anything less. This proves difficult when he realizes that many people in his wealthy society are superficial and only seek to improve their own statuses instead of making real connections. When his closest friend invites Hugh and his family to spend three months in New York after another disappointing Season, he hopes for a breath of fresh air from the world he's used to. He meets a lady with a carefully guarded secret who turns out to be more than meets the eye. Could she be exactly what Hugh is looking for?The daughter of an extremely wealthy American family, Charlotte Pellam struggles with her privilege—especially when she discovers that her father's mining business has been putting profits over safety. When her best friend introduces her to a charming Englishman who is clearly disenchanted with the trappings of wealth that Charlotte displays, she starts a lie to hide her identity in the hopes of earning his affection with the heart beneath her extravagance.All lies must one day see the light. Will Hugh set aside his prejudices to find the love he thought was impossible? Will Charlotte reveal the truth before it's too late? less

In an uncertain world, she wants security for her future. He is happy to live his dreams as a humble gardener. Before their friendship can grow into more, they must confront their differences.As the granddaughter of a baron, Helen Harcourt is accustomed to a comfortable lifestyle. Even more than that, she knows life can be very difficult for a lady when she doesn't have the means to properly care for herself or her family. Her primary goal has always been to marry for practicality... moreIn an uncertain world, she wants security for her future. He is happy to live his dreams as a humble gardener. Before their friendship can grow into more, they must confront their differences.As the granddaughter of a baron, Helen Harcourt is accustomed to a comfortable lifestyle. Even more than that, she knows life can be very difficult for a lady when she doesn't have the means to properly care for herself or her family. Her primary goal has always been to marry for practicality. Companionship and love are just bonuses. When she returns to her beloved country home after her first Season, she's happy to reconnect with her good friend, the gardener's son. Spending more time with him after failing to make a match in London forces Helen to reconsider her lifelong plans as she does something she never expected—fall in love.Miles Corbyn has lived at the extravagant Attwood Manor all his life as the head groundskeeper's son. His love for plants, as well as his friendship with one of the manor's residents, encourages Miles to take up his position as assistant gardener to his father. This is his dream job and his dream life—simple and uncomplicated. Until he starts developing feelings for his employer's granddaughter.Try as they might, they can't ignore the social gap between them forever. Can the roots of their love withstand the challenges they will face? less

He is struggling to help his family survive a yearslong conflict. She became a governess out of necessity and fell in love with her job. Together, can they return harmony to a desperate family and discover a new future they didn’t dare imagine?As the oldest child and the future baronet, Mr. Jasper Helsden has always dreamed of a family of his own. But with his youngest sister’s terrible tantrums getting worse over the years, Jasper has no time or energy to think about his own prospects... moreHe is struggling to help his family survive a yearslong conflict. She became a governess out of necessity and fell in love with her job. Together, can they return harmony to a desperate family and discover a new future they didn’t dare imagine?As the oldest child and the future baronet, Mr. Jasper Helsden has always dreamed of a family of his own. But with his youngest sister’s terrible tantrums getting worse over the years, Jasper has no time or energy to think about his own prospects. With his parents at their wits’ end, Jasper feels the weight of responsibility to keep his family from fracturing. As a last resort, he writes a letter to a governess renowned for her ability to transform difficult children.Miss Philippa Seymour has no home to call her own. After years as a governess, she has come to accept that the only family she will ever have are the families she helps through turbulent times. Pippa is perfectly content with her profession and she’s proud of the difference she makes. When she receives an urgent plea full of both frustration and love, Pippa knows she must accept the call. While Miss Rebecca Helsden certainly proves challenging, the greatest challenge of all comes from someone else entirely—Rebecca’s oldest brother.Both Jasper and Pippa know their priorities. But over time, their hearts finally force them to confront what—and who—they really want. Can they accept the divine timing of love?Inside this sweet slow-burn Regency romance you’ll find many heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments, lots of love, a delicious dose of angst, and a happily ever after. This stand-alone novel continues Penny Fairbanks’ series The Harcourts: Another Generation. less

Raised in a family full of love, she’s convinced she doesn’t need a Season to find a match on her own. His family harbors a decades-old grudge against hers. When fate intervenes, will they find the strength to keep a forbidden love alive?Miss Colette Harcourt might be the granddaughter of a baron, but because her father chose a career as an examiner of plays, she has never had much to do with Society... moreRaised in a family full of love, she’s convinced she doesn’t need a Season to find a match on her own. His family harbors a decades-old grudge against hers. When fate intervenes, will they find the strength to keep a forbidden love alive?Miss Colette Harcourt might be the granddaughter of a baron, but because her father chose a career as an examiner of plays, she has never had much to do with Society. When her aunt offers to sponsor her for a proper Season, Colette reluctantly accepts, sure that nothing will come of it. When she catches the eye of a dashing gentleman from across the ballroom, it feels like love at first sight. They share a lovely dance and part ways. Until they meet again a few days later. And again a few days after that. Despite a shocking secret the mystery gentleman reveals, Colette is certain they are meant to be together.Mr. Vernon Walsingham comes from a portrait-perfect family. Though they don’t have any titles, they have more than enough wealth to make up for it. His mother is one of the most well-connected women in Society—and she has a bitter past. Scorned many years ago by a young Mr. Harcourt, Vernon’s mother has raised him with a hatred for that family. When he meets Mr. Harcourt’s daughter at a ball, Vernon is thrown for a loop. How can someone so lovely come from the horrible family his mother describes? Against his better judgment, Vernon begins a whirlwind courtship with Miss Harcourt—in secret.They can only keep their romance hidden for so long. Two families long at odds will clash. Will the potential for love be worth the terrible consequences?Inside this sweet star-crossed Victorian romance you’ll find many heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments, lots of love, a delicious dose of angst, and a happily ever after. This stand-alone novel continues Penny Fairbanks’ series The Harcourts: Another Generation. less