Redeeming the Rakes Series by Gemma Blackwood

Death has made Harry Marsden the most fortunate man in England. Six years ago he thought himself doomed to misery, ordered into a marriage for money by his profligate father. The space of the past year has found him first fatherless, then a wealthy widower, and finally the unexpected heir to the Dukedom of Westbourne. If only good fortune were contagious! Nothing could be more devastating than the news that his old friend, Catherine Sharp, is about to agree to an unwanted betrothal... moreDeath has made Harry Marsden the most fortunate man in England. Six years ago he thought himself doomed to misery, ordered into a marriage for money by his profligate father. The space of the past year has found him first fatherless, then a wealthy widower, and finally the unexpected heir to the Dukedom of Westbourne. If only good fortune were contagious! Nothing could be more devastating than the news that his old friend, Catherine Sharp, is about to agree to an unwanted betrothal. A penniless gentleman’s daughter, Catherine aims to give up her own freedom to secure better prospects for her sister. Harry must engineer the scandal of the season to overturn her engagement. Surely a Duke will serve better than any other for Catherine’s marriage of convenience? A scandal is one matter. The heart is quite another. In order to wed her, Harry must convince his childhood sweetheart that their marriage will not be a match of convenience, but love. less

Most girls have only one objective on their first Season in London: to land a wealthy husband. Alice Sharp is no different – until a mysterious theft threatens to ruin a dear friend. The investigation leads Alice deep into London’s underbelly. But how is a young, unmarried woman in 1820 to catch a criminal? Fate sends Alice a guide to London’s darkness in the form of Richard Kirby... moreMost girls have only one objective on their first Season in London: to land a wealthy husband. Alice Sharp is no different – until a mysterious theft threatens to ruin a dear friend. The investigation leads Alice deep into London’s underbelly. But how is a young, unmarried woman in 1820 to catch a criminal? Fate sends Alice a guide to London’s darkness in the form of Richard Kirby. A Captain of the militia, a prolific gambler, an established flirt and a notorious rogue, he is happy to while away his leave in the clubs and gaming hells of London. There is nothing that should bring them together…except the magnetic power of the attraction neither Alice nor Kirby can deny. Can Kirby help Alice catch her thief? Will Alice lead Kirby into Society’s good graces? Should a beautiful young debutante ever accept the hand of a wild Captain? Alice must take matters into her own hands to find the answers… less

Emily Albemarle is a Duke’s daughter from one of England's most ancient and powerful families. She knows what to expect when she comes of age: buy her first Season's gowns from the finest dressmaker in Paris, make her Come Out – and be married off to a gentleman with a title and a fortune to match her own. Faced with a choice of suitors, she vows to marry the one who loves her the most... moreEmily Albemarle is a Duke’s daughter from one of England's most ancient and powerful families. She knows what to expect when she comes of age: buy her first Season's gowns from the finest dressmaker in Paris, make her Come Out – and be married off to a gentleman with a title and a fortune to match her own. Faced with a choice of suitors, she vows to marry the one who loves her the most. But how is she to discover who truly loves her, and who only loves her money? Step in James Marsden, the ton’s most notorious flirt. He has no title, no money, no property – but he is an expert in matters of the heart. It doesn’t hurt that his experience comes with a devastating smile and eyes so blue, women have drowned in them… Emily enlists James’s help in eliminating the false suitors one by one, until she is left with a choice she never imagined facing. Please her father by marrying into title and fortune – or please herself by choosing the man she has fallen in love with. How will Emily persuade her parents, Society, and the man she adores that, for once, it’s time to let the lady decide? less

His new governess is everything he shouldn’t desire… The Marquess of Chiltern knows he can never love again. After his wife’s death, he dedicated his heart to his daughter. Now little Annabelle needs a governess, and Miss Julia Mallory needs a respectable income. It all seems so easy…until her dark eyes set him alight with forbidden longing. Julia has a secret which could ruin her chances of an ordinary life... moreHis new governess is everything he shouldn’t desire… The Marquess of Chiltern knows he can never love again. After his wife’s death, he dedicated his heart to his daughter. Now little Annabelle needs a governess, and Miss Julia Mallory needs a respectable income. It all seems so easy…until her dark eyes set him alight with forbidden longing. Julia has a secret which could ruin her chances of an ordinary life. If the Marquess discovers her true background, she’ll be out on the streets without a reference. She has lived under the shadow of illegitimacy since she was a child, and nothing will make her give up her chance to escape it. If only the past could stay in the past. When history comes to haunt them, is their fledgling love strong enough to fight for the future they deserve? less