Regency Happy Ever After Series by Elizabeth Downton

DOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED This was to be a social season to remember for the Beaumont family. The Duke of Hampshire Arthur Beaumont, had decided it was now time for him to choose a wife. But love would not be a factor in his decision. It was also his responsibility as head of the family, since the death of his father, to see to it that his sisters found suitable husbands during this, their debutant season... moreDOWNLOAD FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED This was to be a social season to remember for the Beaumont family. The Duke of Hampshire Arthur Beaumont, had decided it was now time for him to choose a wife. But love would not be a factor in his decision. It was also his responsibility as head of the family, since the death of his father, to see to it that his sisters found suitable husbands during this, their debutant season. Veronica and Harriet Archer are sisters, both debutante, and as different from one another as two young ladies could be. One was socially acceptable and the other ready to voice her opinions. Harriet and Arthur seemed to have found their match. But is Harriet's persistent suitor mentally equipped to cope with this rejection? The debutants are all set to flourish and impress. But will every eligible bachelor and debutant finish the season agreeably? Can the unrequited move forward without ill feeling? Can the Duke’s heart be captured? less

Eliza had no wish to marry or be in society. Not since her world was torn apart at the age of sixteen. But her dear friend Judith was having none of it, and dragged her along to the Season's balls and dances. The Duke of Somerset had no desire to marry. Not for the moment. He would only do so when he had to produce an heir. He had no illusions about love and courtship for the sake of emotion... moreEliza had no wish to marry or be in society. Not since her world was torn apart at the age of sixteen. But her dear friend Judith was having none of it, and dragged her along to the Season's balls and dances. The Duke of Somerset had no desire to marry. Not for the moment. He would only do so when he had to produce an heir. He had no illusions about love and courtship for the sake of emotion. Until he saw those intoxicating eyes from beneath the masque, which had him drunk with the desire to meet and know the soul that hid behind them. As the season draws to an end, Eliza and the Duke are lulled into a false euphoria. But the dastardly past makes an unexpected and unwanted appearance, and their future is no longer rosy or certain. Can the past remain buried? Will a gentleman find it in himself to forgive and love despite prior mistakes? Is it possible for the decisions made in youth to ruin all chances of happiness? Eliza and James lead you down a path of endless ifs and possibilities. Find out if their path leads to happily ever after... less

The Duke and Duchess of Ailsburn had long awaited the arrival of an heir to the title, after being blessed with three daughters. As parents, both Freddie and she secretly hoped that the baby she now carried, might at last be the son they longed for. That night, Elizabeth felt the pangs of labour come on too soon, and she knew, as only a mother could, that all was not as it should be with this baby... moreThe Duke and Duchess of Ailsburn had long awaited the arrival of an heir to the title, after being blessed with three daughters. As parents, both Freddie and she secretly hoped that the baby she now carried, might at last be the son they longed for. That night, Elizabeth felt the pangs of labour come on too soon, and she knew, as only a mother could, that all was not as it should be with this baby. After christening and then publicly burying the baby boy, whom they named William, Freddie and Elizabeth and Ailsburn were later blessed with their heir, Stuart. Ailsburn house was not the same, though. The children were forbidden to wander into the late Dowager's apartments. The Duke and Duchess had kept the nanny, Lydia, appointed when young William was born, who had become very close with Elizabeth, and behaved in a manner odd for her position. When Freddie's Scottish cousin sends his daughter, young Beth, to spend her holidays at Ailsburn while he travels, she and Stuart become more than just country cousins over the years. Adventurous as the two are, they discover the secrets of Ailsburn house, and in so doing change the course of the family forever. Where love lives, family can overcome all the challenges posed by human frailties and the inevitable need for power and control. The author shows how an unusual heart and a brotherly understanding can bridge these less than desirable traits to strengthen and unite a family, a household and a community. less