Private Arrangements Series by Katrina Kendrick

Remember to bring your mask, for this is a masquerade unlike any other… He's London's most eligible bachelor James Grey, the Earl of Kent, is at the top of every debutante's list for marriage. He's handsome, titled, and rich as Croesus... moreRemember to bring your mask, for this is a masquerade unlike any other… He's London's most eligible bachelor James Grey, the Earl of Kent, is at the top of every debutante's list for marriage. He's handsome, titled, and rich as Croesus. James knows his bachelorhood will soon come to an end, so when an invitation to the Masquerade -- an illicit club where members carry on sexual affairs in complete anonymity -- arrives on his doorstep, it seems like an unexpected gift: A last chance to revel in hedonism. But when he meets the mysterious Selene, he gets more than he bargained for. She's keeping a secret identity Emma Dumont is a commoner. An illegitimate nobody with desires far too lofty for her station - including a yearning for James Grey, who also happens to be her employer. When she overhears his plans to attend the Masquerade, she decides to act: attend under the guise of a lady, seduce him, and spend one night in his arms. The arrangement is supposed to be straightforward: anonymous lovemaking, strictly no attachments. But matters of the heart are a lot more complicated . . . A Touch Wicked is the first novella in the Private Arrangements series. less

Love and scandal make for a deadly combination . . .He is London's most notorious rogueRichard Grey is renowned for his escapades in the bedchamber. But he's hidden the truth for years: that wicked reputation is a public front to hide his political machinations. So when the prime minister's daughter arrives on Richard's doorstep with a tempting proposition, he seizes the opportunity to gather information against her father, his corrupt political rival... moreLove and scandal make for a deadly combination . . .He is London's most notorious rogueRichard Grey is renowned for his escapades in the bedchamber. But he's hidden the truth for years: that wicked reputation is a public front to hide his political machinations. So when the prime minister's daughter arrives on Richard's doorstep with a tempting proposition, he seizes the opportunity to gather information against her father, his corrupt political rival.She is determined to escape her pastAnne Sheffield's life is dictated at the whims of her domineering father. Considered an asset for her remarkable memory, Anne is privy to intelligence passed between the prime minister and his allies-and he's determined to keep her close. Desperate to escape, she presents Richard with a trade: help her find, seduce, and secure a husband of her choosing in exchange for political secrets.As Anne learns Richard's scandalous ways, she finds herself on the verge of losing her heart. And as it turns out, sharing secrets can lead to dangerous consequences . . . less

He is London's most notorious rogue Richard Grey is renowned for his escapades in the bedchamber. But he's keeping a secret: his wicked reputation is a public front to hide his political machinations. Richard uses his wealth to manipulate lawmakers into passing the policies he champions. So when the Prime Minister's daughter arrives on his doorstep with a scandalous proposal, he seizes the opportunity to gather information against her father, his greatest political adversary... moreHe is London's most notorious rogue Richard Grey is renowned for his escapades in the bedchamber. But he's keeping a secret: his wicked reputation is a public front to hide his political machinations. Richard uses his wealth to manipulate lawmakers into passing the policies he champions. So when the Prime Minister's daughter arrives on his doorstep with a scandalous proposal, he seizes the opportunity to gather information against her father, his greatest political adversary. She is determined to escape her past Anne Sheffield's entire life is dictated at the whims of her domineering father. Considered an asset for her remarkable memory, Anne is privy to intelligence passed between the Prime Minister and his allies — and he's determined to keep her close. Desperate to escape, she presents Richard with a trade: help her find, seduce, and secure a husband of her choosing in exchange for political information. The arrangement is supposed to be simple: his help in exchange for her secrets. But as Anne and Richard grow closer, the passion between them becomes harder to deny... His Scandalous Lessons is the second novella in the Private Arrangements series. less

In the dark streets of London's East End, happy endings only exist in fairytales . . .HE IS THE KING OF THE CITY’S CRIMINAL UNDERWORLDNicholas Thorne has never been above lying, cheating, or stealing in his quest for power. So when a wealthy lord offers up a fortune to swindle his headstrong daughter into marriage, Nick takes it — only to end up falling head over heels in love with his mark... moreIn the dark streets of London's East End, happy endings only exist in fairytales . . .HE IS THE KING OF THE CITY’S CRIMINAL UNDERWORLDNicholas Thorne has never been above lying, cheating, or stealing in his quest for power. So when a wealthy lord offers up a fortune to swindle his headstrong daughter into marriage, Nick takes it — only to end up falling head over heels in love with his mark. When his new wife discovers the deception, she intends to abandon and forget her scoundrel husband for good.SHE IS SOCIETY’S MOST REBELLIOUS LADYAfter spending years writing scandalous political essays, Lady Alexandra Grey is used to society’s censure. But when word gets out of her secret marriage to London’s most notorious crime lord, an attempt on her life forces Alexandra to confront her past — and the husband who betrayed her trust. Only this time, she refuses to succumb to the devil’s charms.When a series of brutal murders in the streets of Whitechapel puts husband and wife in close quarters, passions ignite, secrets are revealed, old enemies rise — and some are willing to kill . . . less

This third book in the Private Arrangements series can be read as a standalone.A jaded spy meets his match in a spirited wallflowerHE IS A HEARTBREAKERGabriel St. Clair, the Earl of Montgomery, has a reputation for being the most charming gentleman in London. But to Miss Lydia Cecil, he is the man who jilted her and shattered her heart. Gabriel would rather Lydia hate him than learn the truth: he's spent the last ten years as a British spy—and his enemies are closing in... moreThis third book in the Private Arrangements series can be read as a standalone.A jaded spy meets his match in a spirited wallflowerHE IS A HEARTBREAKERGabriel St. Clair, the Earl of Montgomery, has a reputation for being the most charming gentleman in London. But to Miss Lydia Cecil, he is the man who jilted her and shattered her heart. Gabriel would rather Lydia hate him than learn the truth: he's spent the last ten years as a British spy—and his enemies are closing in.SHE IS A WALLFLOWERLydia has settled into a life as a companion for her elderly aunt. But when she witnesses Gabriel gather intelligence on a foreign enemy, she's suddenly thrown into his dangerous, bloody game of espionage. To save her life, Gabriel is forced to marry the girl he once abandoned.As husband and wife match wits, their greatest threat may not be the assassins on their heels, but learning to set aside their pasts or risk losing their love for good . . . less