Ethereal Regency Ladies Series by Dorothy Sheldon

Forgiveness can lead to finding true love… She is the only child of a very wealthy family. She wants to please her father by marrying a rich, nobleman. A riding accident in the past has left her with a scar on her wrist that will forever remind her of that day…Eloise Pierce is the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Piningdale. She has had a secret crush on the handsome Marquess of Corenwood for the last two years and is completely smitten when the marquess starts paying her attention... moreForgiveness can lead to finding true love… She is the only child of a very wealthy family. She wants to please her father by marrying a rich, nobleman. A riding accident in the past has left her with a scar on her wrist that will forever remind her of that day…Eloise Pierce is the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Piningdale. She has had a secret crush on the handsome Marquess of Corenwood for the last two years and is completely smitten when the marquess starts paying her attention. Eloise couldn’t have hoped for a better match as her father will be extremely proud of a marriage to a future duke. But everything changes when Eloise has an encounter with Rollo whom she hasn’t seen in many years. Rollo Spencer, the Earl of Sunnington, has struggled to come to terms with his father’s sudden death three years ago. He made a promise to his late father that he’d marry for love. Rollo has devoted the last several years to overseeing his late father’s business. He meets up with his old friend William and is invited to attend a house party hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Piningdale. Rollo is instantly drawn to Eloise who is no longer the tomboyish young girl he remembers from childhood. Rollo can’t fathom why Eloise is so hostile towards him at first. Meanwhile, Eloise is feeling conflicted whether Oliver is the right gentleman she should be marrying after Rollo pays more attention to her. But can Eloise forgive Rollo for an incident that happened six years ago? Will a big misunderstanding tear Eloise and Rollo apart or bring them together? *If you like powerful Dukes, loving characters, and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then "Eloise, a Benevolent Lady" is the novel for you.Free with Kindle Unlimited! less

As an orphan, she is searching for the place she belongs in the world. Stunningly beautiful, with a heart of gold, she was a young lady like no other and she had to be his, whatever plans others had made for them. He was her hero, coming to rescue her from loneliness... moreAs an orphan, she is searching for the place she belongs in the world. Stunningly beautiful, with a heart of gold, she was a young lady like no other and she had to be his, whatever plans others had made for them. He was her hero, coming to rescue her from loneliness. But could they ever be together when so much stood in their way?Lady Imogene O’Reilly, beautiful, penniless, an orphan, has been raised in the house of her aunt and uncle, a duke and duchess, where she’s always felt second-best to her spoiled cousins. When the boy she used to know, now a man and a brilliant painter, comes to stay for the summer, she little suspects it is she who will draw his attention and not her willowy, blonde cousins. Love for this gentle, handsome man is so unexpected but so strong, she can’t, won’t resist, although her adoptive parents have very different ideas for the future of their ward.Lewis Carmichael, Marquess of Broadwater, is wedded to his art -or so he thought. When he agreed to accompany his mother to visit her rich friends, the Duke and Duchess of Bedfordshire, for the summer, he tried hard to ignore her hints that he might make a match with one of their two daughters. He'd almost forgotten his old playmate, the little sad-eyed orphan girl who lives with the family and always loved his drawings. That is until he meets her again and sees what a beauty she’s grown into. Not only that, but she is kind and clever. She becomes his artistic muse, and soon he comes to realize she’s perfect for him. But his own plans to make her his own are frustrated by those of others, and he must fight to win the woman he loves.*If you like powerful Dukes, loving characters, and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then "Imogene, his Courteous Muse" is the novel for you.Free with Kindle Unlimited! less

She has never met her biological father but a stepfather. Banished from the only home she has ever known, she discovers a hidden family secret that will change her plans, and then a kind viscount comes to bring calm to the storm of her soul.A pair of smiling green eyes, shining auburn tresses, rosebud lips . . . could she be any more beautiful? Seeing her for the first time was like a lightning strike; when she laughed, music filled the air, changing his whole world forever... moreShe has never met her biological father but a stepfather. Banished from the only home she has ever known, she discovers a hidden family secret that will change her plans, and then a kind viscount comes to bring calm to the storm of her soul.A pair of smiling green eyes, shining auburn tresses, rosebud lips . . . could she be any more beautiful? Seeing her for the first time was like a lightning strike; when she laughed, music filled the air, changing his whole world forever. He wanted no one else, but he was caught in the plans and expectations of those who cared little for his happiness. But he fought against the future set out for him… to be with the woman he truly loved. Jack Deeping, Viscount Athelstone, has no plans to marry until his parents start pressuring him to realize their plan for him to wed the daughter of their old friends, the Trueloves. And neither Jack nor Lady Helena Truelove has any say in the matter. But Jack sees Helena as a sister, not a wife, and the obligation weighs heavy. When Jack meets Lady Jessica Bourne-Meade, the sweetest, most beautiful woman he has ever seen, his passion for her threatens to tear both families apart. Suddenly, Jack discovers what it is to want someone you can’t have – until you decide you’ll do anything to be with her, whatever the cost.Lady Jessica Bourne-Meade has lost much that is precious in her short life. As she has to leave her only home, she moves to her deceased parents’ rundown family estate, eventually discovering a life-changing secret hidden there. When the burden of a lost history overwhelms her, she joins the London Season, hoping to find a love as strong as her parents once shared. When she meets the handsome young viscount Jack Deeping, she knows she has found it. There’s only one problem: he’s about to get engaged to someone else.*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Ladies, and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then "Jessica, the Viscount's Wallflower" is the novel for you.All books in this series, ''Ethereal Regency Ladies'', have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.Enjoy every book of the series: Book 1: Louisa, the Scarred GovernessBook 2: Eloise, a Benevolent LadyBook 3: Imogene, his Courteous MuseBook 4:Jessica, the Viscount's WallflowerMore to come…Free with Kindle Unlimited! less

Her mother’s illness cost her two Seasons. Now that her mother has healed, Bellinda is ready to make her debut, even if she is far from marriage age. An incident with the Duke of Dunworth will make her fall for him…Lady Bellinda Harper is the eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Ellishire. Three years ago she was set to make her debut, but then her mother fell ill... moreHer mother’s illness cost her two Seasons. Now that her mother has healed, Bellinda is ready to make her debut, even if she is far from marriage age. An incident with the Duke of Dunworth will make her fall for him…Lady Bellinda Harper is the eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Ellishire. Three years ago she was set to make her debut, but then her mother fell ill. In the interests of her mother, her family took up residence in Bath so that she could benefit from the seawater’s healing properties. Bellinda is now almost one-and-twenty and her parents have decided to return to London so that she can finally make her debut.William Lockwood, The Duke of Dunworth, is the sole heir to the Dunworth fortune. Seven years ago he fell madly in love with Lady Jasmine but was left heartbroken when she broke off their courtship and married the Duke of Hudswell. Will is given a letter by his mother from his late father requesting that he find a wife and produce an heir to carry on the family name. He decides that it’s time to let go of the past and find himself a wife during the upcoming London Season.In a chance encounter, Bellinda is injured while attempting to save Will’s life. While she is recovering he calls in on her and they become close. But will their blossoming love survive when there are so many forces fighting to break them apart?*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Ladies, and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then "Bellinda, the Duke's Guardian Angel" is the novel for you.All books in this series, ''Ethereal Regency Ladies'', have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.Enjoy every book of the series:Book 1: Louisa, the Scarred GovernessBook 2: Eloise, a Benevolent LadyBook 3: Imogene, his Courteous MuseBook 4: Jessica, the Viscount's WallflowerBook 5: Bellinda, the Duke's Guardian AngelMore to come…Free with Kindle Unlimited! less

Mary’s dreams of a happily ever after are dashed when her father arranges for her to marry the elderly Earl of Ellensdale. But fate has other plans for her when Viscount Suthington steps into her life unexpectedly. Miss Mary Davenport is set to attend her third Season. She is extremely plain and to make matters worse wears spectacles. Mary is a romantic at heart and dreams of marrying for love and becoming a mother... moreMary’s dreams of a happily ever after are dashed when her father arranges for her to marry the elderly Earl of Ellensdale. But fate has other plans for her when Viscount Suthington steps into her life unexpectedly. Miss Mary Davenport is set to attend her third Season. She is extremely plain and to make matters worse wears spectacles. Mary is a romantic at heart and dreams of marrying for love and becoming a mother. But she’s left distraught when her wastrel father informs her she’s to marry the Earl of Ellensdale—a gentleman twice her age.Zachary Sutton, Viscount Suthington, has no plans of settling down anytime soon. His main priorities are ensuring his sister Edwina makes a good match during the upcoming Season, as well as expanding his late father's shipping business. But events take an unexpected turn when a promise made forces him into a courtship with Mary Davenport. Zachary is a man of his word and there’s no turning back.What begins as an obligation soon turns into a blossoming romance between Mary and Zachary. But will they get their happily ever after when an outside force is set on tearing them apart?All books in this series, ''Ethereal Regency Ladies'', have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.Enjoy every book of the series:Book 1: Louisa, the Scarred GovernessBook 2: Eloise, a Benevolent LadyBook 3: Imogene, his Courteous MuseBook 4: Jessica, the Viscount's WallflowerBook 5: Bellinda, the Duke's Guardian AngelBook 6: Mary, Escaping a Marriage of ConvenienceMore to come…Free with Kindle Unlimited! less

Hope has convinced herself that she’s content with living the life of a spinster. Her scarred but beautiful face but also society’s ugly stares never helped her forget about spinsterhood. Her life changes when she encounters the handsome Duke of Colbrooke and he seems to be her last “hope”... Miss Hope Adamson, eldest daughter of Viscount Amsford, was born with a big scar on her face. Over the years she’s been ridiculed for not meeting the ton’s standards for beauty... moreHope has convinced herself that she’s content with living the life of a spinster. Her scarred but beautiful face but also society’s ugly stares never helped her forget about spinsterhood. Her life changes when she encounters the handsome Duke of Colbrooke and he seems to be her last “hope”... Miss Hope Adamson, eldest daughter of Viscount Amsford, was born with a big scar on her face. Over the years she’s been ridiculed for not meeting the ton’s standards for beauty. She has even come to be known as the scarred spinster. But Hope has made peace with the fact that she will never marry. Her priority now is seeing that her younger sister Marcia makes a good match during the upcoming London Season. Alex Collins—The Duke of Colbrooke—has returned to London having spent the last four years traveling and has secured lucrative connections in the silk trade in the Far East. Alex’s mother is set on playing matchmaker between him and Lady Jessica. But Alex finds himself being drawn to Hope Adamson, much to his mother’s despair. As Hope and Alex grow closer, scandalous gossip threatens to tear them apart. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles set in their path and live happily ever after? All books in this series, ''Ethereal Regency Ladies'', have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order. less

Iris vaguely remembers being part of a happy family, but everything changed for the worse when her mother died. Her cruel stepmother has forced Iris into a situation where she is a servant in her house! Her hopes of marrying and escaping the household have faded. Only a miracle could save her...Christian Fletcher, Earl of Selmore and duke in training to his father is pressured by his family to marry the beautiful but venomous heiress Lady June Cartaret, the Season’s Diamond... moreIris vaguely remembers being part of a happy family, but everything changed for the worse when her mother died. Her cruel stepmother has forced Iris into a situation where she is a servant in her house! Her hopes of marrying and escaping the household have faded. Only a miracle could save her...Christian Fletcher, Earl of Selmore and duke in training to his father is pressured by his family to marry the beautiful but venomous heiress Lady June Cartaret, the Season’s Diamond. But she is a woman he can never love, and time is running out before he is forced into a lifetime of misery with her. Then, quite by chance, he literally bumps into a young lady in the street. One glance into her frank blue eyes has his heart singing and sets into motion a series of events that brings him both trouble and lasting happiness. Iris Hartwell is a rich baron’s daughter without a dowry. With a cold father and bullied by her stepmother and stepsisters, she leads a miserable existence as their chattel, sewing lovely dresses for them that she never gets to wear. She dreams of making a happy marriage with her true love, but that’s all they can ever be . . . dreams. That is, until she goes shopping one day and collides with a handsome young man who, though she doesn’t know it, will transform her life from nightmare to fairy tale. Iris vaguely remembers being part of a happy family, but everything changed for the worse when her mother died. Her cruel stepmother forced Iris into a situation where she is the servant in her house! Her hopes of marrying and escaping the household have faded. Only a miracle could save her…All books in this series, ''Ethereal Regency Ladies'', have their own Happily-Ever-After and are best enjoyed in proper order.Enjoy every book of the series:Book 1: ''Louisa, the Scarred Governess''Book 2: ''Eloise, a Benevolent Lady''Book 3: ''Imogene, his Courteous Muse''Book 4: ''Jessica, the Viscount's Wallflower''Book 5: ''Bellinda, the Duke's Guardian Angel''Book 6: ''Mary, Escaping a Marriage of Convenience''Book 7: ''Hope, the Scarred Spinster''Book 8: ''Iris, A Cinderella for the Earl of Selmore''Free with Kindle Unlimited! less