Cavendish Mysteries Series by Rebecca King, Jane Hammett

Isobel is willing to do anything to secure her own future, and that includes climbing out of a window in the middle of the night to flee her abusive uncle. With nothing more than a few coins in her pouch and the clothes on her back, she disappears into the night wholly unprepared for the stark reality of life on the streets. He was too late to save her... moreIsobel is willing to do anything to secure her own future, and that includes climbing out of a window in the middle of the night to flee her abusive uncle. With nothing more than a few coins in her pouch and the clothes on her back, she disappears into the night wholly unprepared for the stark reality of life on the streets. He was too late to save her. Vowing vengeance upon the uncle responsible for her brutal murder, Dominic Cavendish, Lord Havistock returns home to grieve for the woman he thought he had lost. The hauntingly familiar figure he finds there changes his life forever. Suddenly Dominic is faced with an entirely new battle. Will he and Isobel discover the truth behind the complex web of lies and deceit that tore them apart? Can he persuade Isobel to place her trust in him once more and take a chance on their future happiness, despite the threat to their very lives? Book One of new the Cavendish Mysteries series begins the journey of four very special couples living in Regency England, whose courtship is anything but conventional! Cinders and Ashes, book two of this intriguing new series is available from 15th January 2013. s less

The Cavendish Mysteries - Book Two Sebastian Cavendish has little choice. He could either be pushed from the speeding carriage, or he could jump. Either way, he fully expected to die. What he hadn't anticipated, was being caught by his very own Cinders. Intrigued by the impoverished beauty who walked and talked like a lady, but worked from dawn to dusk and lived in desolate isolation, Sebastian sets about uncovering all of her secrets... moreThe Cavendish Mysteries - Book Two Sebastian Cavendish has little choice. He could either be pushed from the speeding carriage, or he could jump. Either way, he fully expected to die. What he hadn't anticipated, was being caught by his very own Cinders. Intrigued by the impoverished beauty who walked and talked like a lady, but worked from dawn to dusk and lived in desolate isolation, Sebastian sets about uncovering all of her secrets. Amelia considered the devastatingly handsome rogue who had appeared in the middle of the night, was getting all too comfortable in her bed. She tried, to keep him at arm's length while he recovered, but the lure of his tender smiles and warm embrace, was too much for this lonely outcast to resist, and she soon finds herself succumbing to his irresistible charm. Carefully keeping her secrets hidden, she discovers that the past is never far behind you. Sebastian is only too grateful that his recuperation in the desolate hovel she calls home, is short. Unfortunately, the pressing need to return home to hunt for the man who had ordered his murder is made more urgent by the need to keep Amelia safe. Determined to protect her at all costs, he isn't above using the passion that burns between them to achieve his ultimate goals. But can he persuade his own reluctant Cinders that her future really lies with him? Or will her own stubborn determination to remain independent from the ghosts of her past keep them apart forever? Book Three of the Cavendish Mysteries: Chasing Eliza is out on 28th February 2013. less

The Cavendish Mysteries - Book Three Edward Cavendish is determined he will never go the way of his brothers Dominic and Sebastian. He isn't foolish enough to be caught by the parson's trap for any man - or woman, no matter how delectable the intriguing bundle of feminine trouble might be. But when his eyes meet those of the mysterious Eliza, his pulse begins to pound, and he knows he cannot leave without learning if she is Jemima, his brother-in-law's elusive lover, or her sister Eliza... moreThe Cavendish Mysteries - Book Three Edward Cavendish is determined he will never go the way of his brothers Dominic and Sebastian. He isn't foolish enough to be caught by the parson's trap for any man - or woman, no matter how delectable the intriguing bundle of feminine trouble might be. But when his eyes meet those of the mysterious Eliza, his pulse begins to pound, and he knows he cannot leave without learning if she is Jemima, his brother-in-law's elusive lover, or her sister Eliza. Eliza is a bold and beautiful woman faced with a ruthless adversary. In order to survive, she needs the help of the one man she knows can prove more of a danger to her than the notorious smuggler who has murdered her father and seems intent on capturing her. Just being near this boldly passionate gentleman named Edward makes her nerves tingle with excitement and her pulse pound with anticipation. But can she trust this ruthless warrior who seems determined to fight her cause? Or is his interest in her driven purely by his need to help his brother-in-law? Together they must vanquish a ruthless enemy whilst confronting their own desires before ghosts from the past tear them apart forever. Other books in the Cavendish Mysteries include: If You Were Mine - Dominic and Isobel's story (released 18th December 2012) Cinders and Ashes - Sebastian and Amelia's story (released 15th January 2013). Further books in this series include: The Gallows Bride - Peter and Jemima's story (released 5th June 2013) Capturing Sir Dunnicliffe (released Summer 2013) less

The Gallows Bride - Book 4 Despite the passion that simmers between them, Jemima knows that until the past is laid to rest, she cannot have a future with Peter, no matter how wonderful it is to be in his arms again. Will this gallows bride, ever be able to find future happiness with the man she loves? Desperate to keep her safe, Peter refuses stand back and allow her to leave him again, but is unable to persuade her to listen to reason and accept his hand in marriage... moreThe Gallows Bride - Book 4 Despite the passion that simmers between them, Jemima knows that until the past is laid to rest, she cannot have a future with Peter, no matter how wonderful it is to be in his arms again. Will this gallows bride, ever be able to find future happiness with the man she loves? Desperate to keep her safe, Peter refuses stand back and allow her to leave him again, but is unable to persuade her to listen to reason and accept his hand in marriage. Determined not give her up without a fight, Peter has to follow his heart and, against his better judgement, agrees to escort her on a daring journey to Padstow, directly under the nose of the smuggler who wants her dead. But are either of them prepared for the final confrontation with Scraggan, and the shocking truths that are revealed? Follow Jemima and Peter as they struggle to find the truth within a complex web of lies and shocking revelations that will change both of their lives - and will ultimately send someone to the gallows. Other books in the Cavendish Mysteries include: If You Were Mine - Book 1 - released December 2012 Cinders and Ashes - Book 2 - released February 2013 Chasing Eliza - Book 3 - released March 2013 The Star Elite: Capturing Sir Dunnicliffe - Book 1 - released July 2013 Smuggler's Glory - Book 2 - released 20th November 2013 His Lady Spy - Book 3 - released January 2014 less