Child Series by Barbara Hazard

He was convinced she'd become accustomed to a grander life than he could give her... Newly—and happily—widowed, Lady Sarah Lacey is lured home under the guise of her mother's illness so that her parents may take over the handling of her money. They even have a wealthy new husband picked out. But after a brief but hellish first marriage, Sarah is determined never to marry again—until her still-burning girlhood attraction to Evan Lancaster pushes thoughts of merry widowhood from her mind... moreHe was convinced she'd become accustomed to a grander life than he could give her... Newly—and happily—widowed, Lady Sarah Lacey is lured home under the guise of her mother's illness so that her parents may take over the handling of her money. They even have a wealthy new husband picked out. But after a brief but hellish first marriage, Sarah is determined never to marry again—until her still-burning girlhood attraction to Evan Lancaster pushes thoughts of merry widowhood from her mind. His appeal is disturbing—for her parents, outraged at their daughter's infatuation with a lowly farmer—and for Sarah herself, who must prove to this reluctant Romeo that neither class nor station can thwart love's true intentions. less

Can a veritable angel find heaven with a most devilish gentleman? Once firmly in the mainstream of London society, the Simmons family has fallen on hard times. Now, with an ailing father and a menagerie of waifs and unfortunate souls to feed, Miss Felicia Simmons is forced to give piano lessons and rent rooms in her formidable home. Any hope of reentering society seems destined to be dashed by vicious gossip about Felicia's plight... moreCan a veritable angel find heaven with a most devilish gentleman? Once firmly in the mainstream of London society, the Simmons family has fallen on hard times. Now, with an ailing father and a menagerie of waifs and unfortunate souls to feed, Miss Felicia Simmons is forced to give piano lessons and rent rooms in her formidable home. Any hope of reentering society seems destined to be dashed by vicious gossip about Felicia's plight. But across the street, Sir Christopher Wilde, newly returned from India, is intrigued by this graceful beauty who polishes brass door knockers and feeds the hungry from her doorstep. Cynical about the ton , he is only too willing to aid a lady in need, especially one who so unsettled the heart of such a confirmed bachelor as himself. less

IT WAS NOT THE ACT OF A GENTLEMAN, BUT EVERYONE DECIDED HE WAS NOT ONE! Stifled and smothered by an overprotective father, Victoria Emerson's first London season was fast becoming a dismal affair. No gentleman was good enough for Gerald Emerson's daughter, especially that notorious Nicholas Sinclair, the worst rake in the realm... moreIT WAS NOT THE ACT OF A GENTLEMAN, BUT EVERYONE DECIDED HE WAS NOT ONE! Stifled and smothered by an overprotective father, Victoria Emerson's first London season was fast becoming a dismal affair. No gentleman was good enough for Gerald Emerson's daughter, especially that notorious Nicholas Sinclair, the worst rake in the realm. And since he was not allowed near the girl, Nick decided to treat her to a desperate flirtation before he abandoned her, knowing that the alarm and apprehension such a mad courting would cause her fond papa would repay him for daring to snub Nicholas Sinclair. But he underestimated the exceptional Miss Emerson, who turned the tables on his devious courting and showed a daring rake the true meaning of persuasion.... "Ms. Hazard is a wonderfully consistent source of quality entertainment for Regency connoisseurs." --Romantic Times less