Unlikely Pairs Series by Ginny Hartman

A is for Apple She was like the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Touching her was strictly prohibited, but that didn't take away the desire. Lady Alexandra Worthington has been betrothed to Lord Coldwell since birth, an arrangement that never bothered her until her parent's unexpected death... moreA is for Apple She was like the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Touching her was strictly prohibited, but that didn't take away the desire. Lady Alexandra Worthington has been betrothed to Lord Coldwell since birth, an arrangement that never bothered her until her parent's unexpected death. Feeling as if she has no control over her life, Alexandra begins acting out and soon becomes too much of a burden for her brother, her current guardian, to bare, so she is sent to be under the care of her betrothed's father, Lord Emberson. Aaron Beaumont, the Marquess of Emberson, lives an orderly existence—nothing in his life is out of place. That is until Alexandra shows up and quickly turns his structured world upside down. Convinced he is a man incapable of passion, he soon discovers that isn't true as temptation, in the form of a beautiful and lively girl, is thrust upon him. The chemistry between the pair is palpable and soon leads to love, a forbidden union that can never come to fruition since Alexandra is legally betrothed to Aaron's son. Can love find a way to conquer when legalities stand in the way? less

L is for Lessons “Emotions are experienced in the extremes. You cannot hate so deeply if you have not loved with the same ferocity.” Levi Worthington, the Duke of Ludington, has known Miss Lydia Phelps his entire life. He's never thought of her as anything more than his sister's best friend, until one fateful night when everything changed between them... moreL is for Lessons “Emotions are experienced in the extremes. You cannot hate so deeply if you have not loved with the same ferocity.” Levi Worthington, the Duke of Ludington, has known Miss Lydia Phelps his entire life. He's never thought of her as anything more than his sister's best friend, until one fateful night when everything changed between them. When Lydia's impetuous choices leave Levi reeling, he wants nothing more than to teach her a lesson and finds himself forcing a situation both of them instantly regret. A tumult of emotions war within him as he tries to undo the damage he's created which only results in more mistakes. Join two imperfect people on their journey as they try to discover how to control the mixture of emotions experienced with young love while navigating in a world neither of them realizes is lurking with danger. less

S is for Secrets "I hope someday you can convince yourself of that, little lamb, before you find yourself falling hard and fast in love with me." Filled with ennui after society has shunned her family once her brother's criminal activities have come to light, Sophia Whitworth finds her whole world slowly crumbling around her... moreS is for Secrets "I hope someday you can convince yourself of that, little lamb, before you find yourself falling hard and fast in love with me." Filled with ennui after society has shunned her family once her brother's criminal activities have come to light, Sophia Whitworth finds her whole world slowly crumbling around her. Upon discovering that her father has arranged a dreadful match for her, in hopes of restoring the family to the good graces of the ton, Sophia knows she must take matters into her own hands. For the past several years, Samuel Beaumont, the Earl of Coldwell, has been working as a secret agent for the crown in a noble effort to avoid his responsibilities at home. However, his latest assignment could be the most complicated one yet. Charged with the responsibility to discover if Lady Sophia is guilty of treason, Samuel soon discovers that protecting his heart from falling in love with the bewitching girl will prove far more challenging and dangerous. less

C is for Compromise Captain Conrad Wallace has two loves; the sea and the alluring Caroline Whitworth. But unlike the sea, who has been a constant in his life since he was a lad, Lady Whitworth has alluded him at every turn. When he finally gets her aboard his ship, The Tempest, the thought of letting her go and never seeing her again drives him to make an impulsive decision that will have consequences for both of them... moreC is for Compromise Captain Conrad Wallace has two loves; the sea and the alluring Caroline Whitworth. But unlike the sea, who has been a constant in his life since he was a lad, Lady Whitworth has alluded him at every turn. When he finally gets her aboard his ship, The Tempest, the thought of letting her go and never seeing her again drives him to make an impulsive decision that will have consequences for both of them. As a secret agent to the Crown, Lady Caroline Whitworth has spent her entire adulthood unraveling other people's secrets, while expertly guarding her own. Will Conrad still love her if he finds out the sort of person she truly is? Barring her heart, she spends years running from the devilishly handsome captain to avoid revealing the truth. But when circumstances force Caroline to face the pain of the past, she must decide if resurrecting her love for the Captain is a risk she's willing to take when the secrets and lies could so easily destroy them both. less