Jasmine Cottage Series by Maureen Driscoll

From the author of the Kellington and Emerson sagas of Regency Romance novels, comes the first book in a new series set in the early Victorian era. Arabella Warren has been trying to find employment as a governess for several months. But after having to leave numerous households for unsavory reasons, she has found it next to impossible to attain a position in a decent home. Then she sees an advertisement in the newspaper for a widower seeking a wife to help care for his two children... moreFrom the author of the Kellington and Emerson sagas of Regency Romance novels, comes the first book in a new series set in the early Victorian era. Arabella Warren has been trying to find employment as a governess for several months. But after having to leave numerous households for unsavory reasons, she has found it next to impossible to attain a position in a decent home. Then she sees an advertisement in the newspaper for a widower seeking a wife to help care for his two children. She sets out to convince the man that he needs a governess, not a wife, and that she would be the perfect lady for the job. Jonathan Graves still grieves the loss of his wife, even as he tries to create a happy home for his five-year-old twins. Knowing he will never love again, he believes the best solution is to enter into a marriage of convenience. His children will have a stepmother and he can go on loving the woman who passed away. But he is not prepared to meet the lady who will change all their lives forever. WHERE HEARTS MEET is a love story about loss, love and starting over. It contains explicit language and graphic sex scenes. It also gives hope to anyone who wonders if it's possible to love again. less

The second book in the Jasmine Cottage Victorian Romance series follows Grace Moore as she matches wits with writer Carter Beckett, the Earl of Wainwright. Grace Moore has avidly followed the career of Carter Beckett, who pens pieces for a London newspaper. Never shy to contradict him, she has sent him several letters about his work... moreThe second book in the Jasmine Cottage Victorian Romance series follows Grace Moore as she matches wits with writer Carter Beckett, the Earl of Wainwright. Grace Moore has avidly followed the career of Carter Beckett, who pens pieces for a London newspaper. Never shy to contradict him, she has sent him several letters about his work. What she didn't expect was for the man himself to visit the country not far from where she lives, even more handsome in real life than his pen and ink picture in the paper. Carter Beckett is restless. He is attempting to write a novel, but the words simply will not come. However, once he meets the lady who has been his most outspoken critic, he realizes he has finally found his muse. Once the two begin writing letters to each other through alter egos, love of the written word turns into the love of a lifetime. WHERE DREAMS MERGE is the story of two people reaching beyond their day-to-day lives to find love. This book contains explicit language and graphic sexual scenes. If you don't like sex with your books, this one isn't for you, though the author hopes all readers end up with their soul's mate. less

From the author of the Kellington and Emerson Regency romances, comes the third book in the Jasmine Cottage series set in the early Victorian era. Daphne Peyton lives a quiet life in the country, a welcome change from a traumatic childhood. With little chance of marrying because of her modest background, she contents herself with her art and the dear friends she lives with at Jasmine Cottage... moreFrom the author of the Kellington and Emerson Regency romances, comes the third book in the Jasmine Cottage series set in the early Victorian era. Daphne Peyton lives a quiet life in the country, a welcome change from a traumatic childhood. With little chance of marrying because of her modest background, she contents herself with her art and the dear friends she lives with at Jasmine Cottage. But when she gets the chance to help queen and country, she jumps at the chance to have an adventure, especially one with such a handsome gentleman. Jeremy Beckett is recently retired after a career as a spy on the continent. But when an old foe appears, he's pressed into service once again. This time, he needs the help of a beautiful woman who's an expert on art. After a career of violence and lies, Jeremy isn't certain he can give his heart to anyone. However, the more time he spends with Daphne Peyton, the more he hopes it's possible. WHERE LIGHT SHINES is the story of two wounded souls who find true love with each other. It contains a tiny bit of history and a fair amount of graphic language of a sexual nature. less

From the author of the Kellington and Emerson Regency romances, comes the fourth book in the Jasmine Cottage series set in the early Victorian era. Lily Winslow has had a difficult time making ends meet since the death of her parents a few years earlier. She has sought work as a companion, but it has been difficult to find a position with a ten-year-old brother in tow... moreFrom the author of the Kellington and Emerson Regency romances, comes the fourth book in the Jasmine Cottage series set in the early Victorian era. Lily Winslow has had a difficult time making ends meet since the death of her parents a few years earlier. She has sought work as a companion, but it has been difficult to find a position with a ten-year-old brother in tow. She finally finds a job in a lovely home, but her employer keeps risking his life in pursuit of conspirators who wish to kill the queen. Oliver Wadsworth has been a spymaster for well over a decade. Known for being calm under pressure, his entire life is upended when Lily Winslow moves into his home to care for his grandmother. As he tries to protect his family in a race to find the conspirators in a deadly assassination ring, he realizes he has a lot to live for. WHERE SOULS EMBRACE is the story of finding love and blending a family. It's very little history with a fair amount of graphic language of a sexual nature. It's also a great deal of fun. less

From the author of the Kellington and Emerson Regency romance novels comes the fifth book in the Jasmine Cottage series set in the early Victorian era. As the sole remaining resident of Jasmine Cottage, Emma Moore has watched as her sister and three friends found true love. As happy as she is for them, she is less optimistic about her own chances of wedded bliss, since she had a long-ago falling out with the only man she ever loved... moreFrom the author of the Kellington and Emerson Regency romance novels comes the fifth book in the Jasmine Cottage series set in the early Victorian era. As the sole remaining resident of Jasmine Cottage, Emma Moore has watched as her sister and three friends found true love. As happy as she is for them, she is less optimistic about her own chances of wedded bliss, since she had a long-ago falling out with the only man she ever loved. Pride and a wounded heart have prevented Emma from ever trying again with the man she has loved most of her life. And now she finds herself living alone in her beloved cottage on his estate. Christopher Aston, the Earl of Audsley, is a powerful earl who can get anything except the one thing he wants the most -- the love of Emma Moore. A stupid mistake seven years earlier changed their lives forever and he has regretted it ever since. But when fate steps in and gives them a second chance, can they find true happiness together? Of course they can! It's the final book in the series. I'm not going to give you four happily-ever-after novels, then keep Emma and Audsley apart. WHERE LOVE GROWS is a story of second chances because true love is worth the wait. It contains sexual scenes of a graphic nature because these two have been waiting a long time. less