What Happens In Scotland Series by Kate McKinley

Lucas Alexander, the ninth Duke of Arlington, is a man who gets what he wants. So when he sees the alluring Miss Pippa Welby from across a crowded ballroom, he vows to make her his. But the bold and spirited Pippa has sworn never to marry into the haute ton. Now Lucas must win her the only way he knows how—one wicked kiss at a time. The daughter of a wealthy tradesman, Pippa has been sneered at by the upper echelons her entire life... moreLucas Alexander, the ninth Duke of Arlington, is a man who gets what he wants. So when he sees the alluring Miss Pippa Welby from across a crowded ballroom, he vows to make her his. But the bold and spirited Pippa has sworn never to marry into the haute ton. Now Lucas must win her the only way he knows how—one wicked kiss at a time. The daughter of a wealthy tradesman, Pippa has been sneered at by the upper echelons her entire life. So when the duke arrives on her doorstep with an invitation to her own engagement ball—to him—in ten days, Pippa hatches a daring plan. She must lose the duke before the ball, or risk losing her own heart. less

A Lady’s Rules of Etiquette When Eloping: 1. A lady should never leave a note behind explaining her intentions. 2. If by chance a note has been left behind, a lady must prepare to be hunted down and the ceremony thwarted. 3. In such a case, seeking consolation with a night of excessive drinking will be tempting, but ill advised. 4. And lastly, a lady must never, under any circumstances, wake up manacled to a deliciously handsome Highlander... moreA Lady’s Rules of Etiquette When Eloping: 1. A lady should never leave a note behind explaining her intentions. 2. If by chance a note has been left behind, a lady must prepare to be hunted down and the ceremony thwarted. 3. In such a case, seeking consolation with a night of excessive drinking will be tempting, but ill advised. 4. And lastly, a lady must never, under any circumstances, wake up manacled to a deliciously handsome Highlander. Lady Evelyn Alexander has managed to break all four rules in the space of an evening—and the tall, virile Highlander she accidentally married is only the beginning. Her fiancé has also mysteriously gone missing and the threat of scandal is hot on their heels… Alec McAllister has no use for a wife, but when he wakes up entwined with the lovely and spirited Evelyn, he’s willing to reconsider. He’ll help her find her fiancé, but when the passions ignite between them, it’s only a matter of time before the Highlander claims what’s his… less

A Lady’s Maid’s Rules When Revealing a Secret Pregnancy: 1. The maid must approach the father-to-be in safe, comfortable surroundings. Not his bedchamber. 2. If the maid does approach him in his bedchamber, she must not envision hot, sinful nights in his arms… 3. In the event such visions do overtake her, she is advised to retreat with haste. 4. If retreat is not possible, then there is only one solution... moreA Lady’s Maid’s Rules When Revealing a Secret Pregnancy: 1. The maid must approach the father-to-be in safe, comfortable surroundings. Not his bedchamber. 2. If the maid does approach him in his bedchamber, she must not envision hot, sinful nights in his arms… 3. In the event such visions do overtake her, she is advised to retreat with haste. 4. If retreat is not possible, then there is only one solution. Prepare for breathless passion and the complete surrender of her heart… One passionate night in Scotland leaves Emily Michaelson in the family way. Months later, she arrives in London with one goal in mind; secure a future for her unborn babe. She needs a loan, and there’s only one man who has the means and influence to help her. The one man who makes her heart flutter… Stephen Crawford, heir to the Earl of Durham, is in the midst of a scandal that could destroy him. His solution is simple--marry a woman of influence. Well, it should be simple. Matters are complicated when a fiery young maid shows up on his doorstep—or rather, in his bed—claiming to be pregnant with his child. His memory of their night together is fractured, but one thing is certain, the attraction between them is powerful…and dangerous for them both. less

Christmas is in the air…The dashing and celebrated poet, Mr. Edward Grant, doesn't believe in love, but can a kiss under the mistletoe melt his roguish heart?