Deals of Marriage Series by Martha Barwood

In the midst of his secluded existence, burdened by the heartbreaking loss of his parents, he finds himself forced into a hasty marriage. Desperate to secure an heir, he cares little for love or companionship. However, a daunting question looms over which lady would be willing to wed a beast? After a failed second Season, Miss Evelyn Wentworth’s future and her family's security are uncertain... moreIn the midst of his secluded existence, burdened by the heartbreaking loss of his parents, he finds himself forced into a hasty marriage. Desperate to secure an heir, he cares little for love or companionship. However, a daunting question looms over which lady would be willing to wed a beast? After a failed second Season, Miss Evelyn Wentworth’s future and her family's security are uncertain. In a desperate attempt to save her family from ruin, she reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage with the enigmatic Duke of Carlwood, Nathaniel Cavendish. Fearing the prospect of marrying a stranger, Evelyn is filled with anxiety and uncertainty, yet she knows she must do what is best for her family. Nathaniel Cavendish, haunted by his parents' tragic deaths, has spent years living a reclusive lifestyle. Skeptical about marriage, Nathaniel has been pressured by his grandmother to settle down and produce an heir. When he learns that Evelyn's father owes him a significant debt, he agrees to accept her hand in marriage as payment. After their union, they leave for Nathaniel’s countryseat. As they navigate their unexpected union, mysterious events and sabotage begin to threaten the safety of their family and the very foundation of their lives. Joining forces to confront these challenges, Evelyn and Nathaniel find strength in their blossoming connection. Will they overcome the obstacles and enemies that stand in their way, or will the shadows of the past and the weight of their responsibilities tear them apart before their love can truly begin?*Experience an irresistible tale of love and mystery as two souls defy society's expectations and find true happiness. This captivating romance will keep you hooked from start to finish, delivering a profoundly satisfying happy ever end. Meet, Nathaniel and Evelyn, as they navigate a world full of secrets and discover a love that surpasses all boundaries.Also, free with Kindle Unlimited! less

In the midst of his secluded existence, burdened by the heartbreaking loss of his parents, he finds himself forced into a hasty marriage. Desperate to secure an heir, he cares little for love or companionship. However, a daunting question looms over which lady would be willing to wed a beast? After a failed second Season, Miss Evelyn Wentworth’s future and her family's security are uncertain... moreIn the midst of his secluded existence, burdened by the heartbreaking loss of his parents, he finds himself forced into a hasty marriage. Desperate to secure an heir, he cares little for love or companionship. However, a daunting question looms over which lady would be willing to wed a beast? After a failed second Season, Miss Evelyn Wentworth’s future and her family's security are uncertain. In a desperate attempt to save her family from ruin, she reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage with the enigmatic Duke of Carlwood, Nathaniel Cavendish. Fearing the prospect of marrying a stranger, Evelyn is filled with anxiety and uncertainty, yet she knows she must do what is best for her family. Nathaniel Cavendish, haunted by his parents' tragic deaths, has spent years living a reclusive lifestyle. Skeptical about marriage, Nathaniel has been pressured by his grandmother to settle down and produce an heir. When he learns that Evelyn's father owes him a significant debt, he agrees to accept her hand in marriage as payment. After their union, they leave for Nathaniel’s countryseat. As they navigate their unexpected union, mysterious events and sabotage begin to threaten the safety of their family and the very foundation of their lives. Joining forces to confront these challenges, Evelyn and Nathaniel find strength in their blossoming connection. Will they overcome the obstacles and enemies that stand in their way, or will the shadows of the past and the weight of their responsibilities tear them apart before their love can truly begin?*Experience an irresistible tale of love and mystery as two souls defy society's expectations and find true happiness. This captivating romance will keep you hooked from start to finish, delivering a profoundly satisfying happy ever end. Meet, Nathaniel and Evelyn, as they navigate a world full of secrets and discover a love that surpasses all boundaries.Also, free with Kindle Unlimited! less

He wants a wife, and if she agrees, he’ll get the perfect one, though she doesn’t know it. But he will always keep her safe, even if she can never love him. A gentleman cannot in all good conscience refuse to help a damsel in distress. Especially not when she’s the loveliest woman he’s ever seen. With hair the color of dark chocolate and eyes to match, her intellect and noble spirit have him entranced. She desperately needs his help . . moreHe wants a wife, and if she agrees, he’ll get the perfect one, though she doesn’t know it. But he will always keep her safe, even if she can never love him. A gentleman cannot in all good conscience refuse to help a damsel in distress. Especially not when she’s the loveliest woman he’s ever seen. With hair the color of dark chocolate and eyes to match, her intellect and noble spirit have him entranced. She desperately needs his help . . . and he’s prepared to take extreme measures to protect her and her family. At the start of the new London Season, the Duke of Newhamptonshire, Clement Rose idly wonders if this will be where he finds a suitable wife, hoping it will stop his mother’s nagging. But no lady appeals until he notices a stunning young woman one night at a ball. Before he gets an introduction, he finds her being attacked by a rejected suitor and sends the man packing. He thought that was the end of it. Unfortunately, the spurned suitor wants revenge, his actions spurring Clement to take radical action—an offer of marriage. Lady Violet Perry-Jones is in her third Season and is not bothered at all about marrying anytime soon despite her parents’ pleas for her to find a suitor. When she rejects the man they favor and he shows his true colors, she’s driven to accept an unconventional solution to her problem . . . by marrying a handsome duke. Soon though, she’s falling for her husband and wishing they had more than just a marriage of convenience. But they eventually find true happiness by solving a mystery from the past together."A Convenient Match for a Protective Duke" is a historical romance novel that you are going to love. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after full of romance. This captivating love story will hold your attention from the beginning to the end, providing a gratifying conclusion.Also, free with Kindle Unlimited! less

Society calls him a "monster"...He loves his solitude and does not allow anyone to destroy his silence. He’s not going to change for anyone, even if he should find a bride to protect his reputation, but he is what he is, a beast, and that's final!Amelia wants to get to know the Duke of Ashbourne better. She wants to know everything about him, even though she's been warned to stay away from him…Amelia's heart refuses to heed the warnings... moreSociety calls him a "monster"...He loves his solitude and does not allow anyone to destroy his silence. He’s not going to change for anyone, even if he should find a bride to protect his reputation, but he is what he is, a beast, and that's final!Amelia wants to get to know the Duke of Ashbourne better. She wants to know everything about him, even though she's been warned to stay away from him…Amelia's heart refuses to heed the warnings. With trembling hope and unwavering determination, she contemplates the perilous leap of faith, dreaming of thawing the icy barriers around his heart, even if it means risking her own…A marriage between them could be a tragic mistake…*If you appreciate compelling characters set against the backdrop of the Regency and Victorian era, "Taming the Beastly Duke of Ashbourne" is the perfect novel for you.This enchanting regency romance spans 60,000 words, ensuring a captivating read without any deceitful twists or suspenseful cliffhangers. The story promises a sweet and satisfying happily ever after.Read this amazing new story today! less

He lived alone, far from a world that had treated his mother, born a servant, with disdain. Silent. Gruff. Always ready to expect the worst, especially at gatherings. He rarely bothers to explain himself, with a touch of bitterness in every step.Since her father had been turned away from a ball and humiliated in her childhood, Miss Lavender Latrice had been consumed with one thing and one thing—becoming a part of the nobility that had scorned them... moreHe lived alone, far from a world that had treated his mother, born a servant, with disdain. Silent. Gruff. Always ready to expect the worst, especially at gatherings. He rarely bothers to explain himself, with a touch of bitterness in every step.Since her father had been turned away from a ball and humiliated in her childhood, Miss Lavender Latrice had been consumed with one thing and one thing—becoming a part of the nobility that had scorned them.But while wealth could buy some things, a title surely wasn’t one of them.Or at least that’s what Lavender believed until her brother stumbled upon a near-penniless bare-knuckle boxer—one Austin Thomas, the Earl of Derby.On his sister’s behalf, her brother cut a deal with the Earl, offering him the money he sorely needed to repair his failing estates—but unbeknownst to Lavender’s brother, the Earl of Derby was no gentleman.He was a hermit and a brute—determined to stay far away from a society that he felt had alienated his servant-borne mother.It is only through a desire to save his estate that the Earl of Derby even considered Miss Latrice, expecting to find nothing more than a vapid socialite obsessed with her reputation.But what Lord of Derby did not expect to find was a growing affection, one that might, if he were unlucky, even result in love.*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses, and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then ''A Convincing Arrangement with a Brute'' suits you. A captivating regency romance novel of around 70,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.Pick up your copy today to discover this amazing story!Also free with Kindle Unlimited! less

She was an adventurous lady. He was a beast who loved music but hasn't played since her mother's death because music evokes painful memories of loss... When fate forces them together, will their melody strike the perfect chord? Lady Cassandra Grantham longs to escape the stuffy constraints of London's high society. Her free spirit yearns to explore life's adventures unencumbered by societal expectations... moreShe was an adventurous lady. He was a beast who loved music but hasn't played since her mother's death because music evokes painful memories of loss... When fate forces them together, will their melody strike the perfect chord? Lady Cassandra Grantham longs to escape the stuffy constraints of London's high society. Her free spirit yearns to explore life's adventures unencumbered by societal expectations. But a twist of misfortune leaves her reputation at risk and bound to the notorious Beast of Lindenhall in a hasty union.Malcom Locksley, The Duke of Lindenhall, buries his grief behind a stoic facade after inheriting his title under grim circumstances. Haunted by past demons, he retreats from society's scrutiny to his country estate. But duty soon compels him back to London's glitzy ballrooms, where a fleeting encounter with an unconventional lady ensnares him in scandalous gossip.Thrust together by circumstance, Cassandra sets out to uncover more lies beneath her new husband's brooding exterior than London society suspects. As she gently chips away at his staunch barriers, she discovers a creative soul still yearns to sing its melody despite past pain. Their unlikely bond deepens through their shared love of music. But when harmony seems within reach, their fragile trust faces a jarring note that threatens to shatter everything.Will this Beauty finally see beyond her mysterious Beast's stoic façade? Can two lost souls discover that their imperfect melodies, when united, strike that elusive perfect chord?* This captivating romance will keep you hooked from start to finish, delivering a profoundly satisfying ever end. It is a charming Regency romance novel of around 60,000 words—no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.Pick up your copy today to discover this amazing story!Also free with Kindle Unlimited! less