The May Flowers Series by Merry Farmer

Four years ago, Lady Cecelia Campbell fell head over heels in love with Lord Rupert Marlowe, the young Earl of Stanhope. Everybody knew they would marry and live happily ever after. But then Rupert did the unthinkable. He took up a commission as an officer in the army and left England for a post in the Transvaal. Cecelia was left alone in England, loving, yearning, and worrying about him from a distance. Now Rupert has returned... moreFour years ago, Lady Cecelia Campbell fell head over heels in love with Lord Rupert Marlowe, the young Earl of Stanhope. Everybody knew they would marry and live happily ever after. But then Rupert did the unthinkable. He took up a commission as an officer in the army and left England for a post in the Transvaal. Cecelia was left alone in England, loving, yearning, and worrying about him from a distance. Now Rupert has returned. He is ready to take up his seat in the House of Lords, to take over the administration of the Stanhope estate from his mother, Lady Katya, and most importantly of all, to finally marry Cecelia. Cece isn’t the same woman Rupert left behind, however. She has grown and flourished and become a woman of strength and opinion. And she’s not going to sit back and let Rupert get away with leaving her for so long. But when Cece takes a stand and declares her independence in a very public way, the scandal her defiance causes blows every expectation for her future happiness with Rupert to smithereens. It also gains her an exclusive invitation to join the elite group of politically-minded women known as the May Flowers. But the May Flowers are a group of shocking, defiant, sometimes wicked women. They are a bundle of scandals waiting to happen. Can Rupert convince the new, more powerful Cecelia to forgive him for abandoning her, and can he woo her all over again? Will the scandal of their break-up tear them apart forever, or will it make their love stronger…and hotter? PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! THE MAY FLOWERS series is a continuation of THE SILVER FOXES OF WESTMINSTER series, involving the younger generation. It consists of: A LADY’S FIRST SCANDAL IT’S ONLY A SCANDAL IF YOU’RE CAUGHT THE SCANDAL OF A PERFECT KISS less

Lady Bianca Marlowe has a reputation for being beautiful, bold, and bad. She shocks the delicate matrons of London society at balls and tea parties with her outspoken opinions and turns the head of every red-blooded male in London with her daring fashion choices and flirtatious ways. When she is admitted into the prestigious May Flowers ladies' political society, it seems as though no one will be safe from her audacity. There is only one man who can tame her wild ways... moreLady Bianca Marlowe has a reputation for being beautiful, bold, and bad. She shocks the delicate matrons of London society at balls and tea parties with her outspoken opinions and turns the head of every red-blooded male in London with her daring fashion choices and flirtatious ways. When she is admitted into the prestigious May Flowers ladies' political society, it seems as though no one will be safe from her audacity. There is only one man who can tame her wild ways. Jack Craig’s climb up from his birth in a brothel in Seven Dials to become a Chief Inspector at Scotland Yard was a long and arduous one, but after a series of high-profile arrests, his reputation as one of London’s most powerful law enforcement officers is firmly established. His advancement within the Metropolitan Police, and even a knighthood, seem inevitable. Jack has just one weakness—his passion for Lady Bianca. Their attachment is as unsuitable as it is fiery, and neither are willing to listen to reason and stay away from each other. Especially once Bianca helps Jack uncover a plot to attack the Houses of Parliament that would make Guy Fawkes look like an amateur. But when the inevitable results of their affair turn them both into social outcasts and pit them against each other, they must either discover the true love that has burned beneath their passion or risk an explosion that could put more than their own lives at risk. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! THE MAY FLOWERS series is a continuation of THE SILVER FOXES OF WESTMINSTER series, involving the younger generation. It consists of: A LADY’S FIRST SCANDAL IT’S ONLY A SCANDAL IF YOU’RE CAUGHT THE SCANDAL OF A PERFECT KISS less

She doesn’t have time to fall in love…. Lady Henrietta Hopewell, the widowed Marchioness of Tavistock, is one of the most powerful women in London. As the leader of the most prestigious ladies’ club in town, The May Flowers, she holds the course of British politics in the palm of her hand, all while raising her beloved son, Ricky, the current Marquess of Tavistock. Offers of marriage fly her way at every turn, but Henrietta’s heart belongs to only one man... moreShe doesn’t have time to fall in love…. Lady Henrietta Hopewell, the widowed Marchioness of Tavistock, is one of the most powerful women in London. As the leader of the most prestigious ladies’ club in town, The May Flowers, she holds the course of British politics in the palm of her hand, all while raising her beloved son, Ricky, the current Marquess of Tavistock. Offers of marriage fly her way at every turn, but Henrietta’s heart belongs to only one man. He doesn’t have the heart for romance…. After a vicious attack just over a year before, Lord Fergus O’Shea is struggling to become half the man he once was. Confined to a wheelchair, dependent on his friends for a home in London, he can think of only one thing—bringing Lord Charles Denbigh, the man behind his attack, to justice. But even as Fergus closes in on Denbigh, every fiber of his being longs for the one thing he knows he can never have, Henrietta. Henrietta is unwilling to be held at arm’s length, though, and sets out to prove to Fergus that he is more than man enough to satisfy her on every level. But when the scandal of their intensifying relationship puts Henrietta in danger of losing her son, she must choose between the two people who share her heart. And when Lord Denbigh turns out to be the wedge keeping Fergus and Henrietta apart, Fergus must summon up the strength he thinks he’s lost and overcome his physical disabilities to show Henrietta, Denbigh, and the world that true strength comes from the heart. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! THE MAY FLOWERS series is a continuation of THE SILVER FOXES OF WESTMINSTER series, involving the younger generation. It consists of: A LADY’S FIRST SCANDAL IT’S ONLY A SCANDAL IF YOU’RE CAUGHT THE SCANDAL OF A PERFECT KISS THE EARL’S SCANDALOUS BARGAIN THE ROAD TO SCANDAL IS PAVED WITH WICKED INTENTIONS WHEN LADY INNOCENCE MET DR. SCANDALOUS less

Lord Frederick Herrington is lost. He was lost in the sea of his friends at university, lost in the orders he followed as an officer in the army, most certainly lost where anything romantic is concerned, and beyond lost when it comes to saving his estate from the ruin his father made of it. As far as he sees it, the one thing he absolutely must do is to find a way to restore the fortunes of his earldom and to keep the property from being sold off... moreLord Frederick Herrington is lost. He was lost in the sea of his friends at university, lost in the orders he followed as an officer in the army, most certainly lost where anything romantic is concerned, and beyond lost when it comes to saving his estate from the ruin his father made of it. As far as he sees it, the one thing he absolutely must do is to find a way to restore the fortunes of his earldom and to keep the property from being sold off. But how? Lord Reese Howsden, Marquess of Albany, is a man of power with confidence to spare. His estate and investments are thriving, his adored son has secured the continuation of the family line, and he knows who and what he is. He knows what he wants as well, and what he wants is Freddy. With an esteemed title and close friends to protect him from scorn and scandal, all he needs to do is open Freddy’s eyes to the love that has been simmering under the surface between them for years. But when? When Reese hosts an American cattle baron and his “dollar princess” daughter for a house party that mixes business and pleasure, he inadvertently provides Freddy with a way to boost his fortunes. But will the solution be worse than the problem, especially as Freddy’s eyes are open to the truth about what his heart really wants? Or will he discover an alternative path and a love worth giving everything up for? PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! And yes, this is an m/m romance, so if that’s not your thing, feel free to pass on this one. THE MAY FLOWERS series is a continuation of THE SILVER FOXES OF WESTMINSTER series, involving the younger generation. It consists of: A LADY’S FIRST SCANDAL IT’S ONLY A SCANDAL IF YOU’RE CAUGHT THE SCANDAL OF A PERFECT KISS THE EARL’S SCANDALOUS BARGAIN THE ROAD TO SCANDAL IS PAVED WITH WICKED INTENTIONS WHEN LADY INNOCENT MET DR. SCANDALOUS less

They weren’t supposed to fall in love... Lady Natalia Marlowe is the last unmarried child of one of London’s most notorious families, a fact that she is reminded of every time she sees how happy her siblings are. But as brazen as her mother and sister are, Natalia feels as though she knows nothing at all about sin and sensuality…but she’s eager to learn. He is the most unsuitable gentleman possible... Dr... moreThey weren’t supposed to fall in love... Lady Natalia Marlowe is the last unmarried child of one of London’s most notorious families, a fact that she is reminded of every time she sees how happy her siblings are. But as brazen as her mother and sister are, Natalia feels as though she knows nothing at all about sin and sensuality…but she’s eager to learn. He is the most unsuitable gentleman possible... Dr. Linus Townsend is too old and too eccentric for Natalia, but that hasn’t stopped him from developing tender feelings for her. And why shouldn’t he consider the beautiful and lively young noblewoman as a potential wife? If only he can prove to her shrewd mother and wary step-father, Lady Katya and Lord Malcolm Campbell, that he is worthy. When the scandals of Linus’s past come back to meddle with the respectable life he’s made for himself, only Natalia’s determination—not to mention her sense of humor—can keep him from being cast out of society together. But is it enough to convince her family that the two of them were meant to be together? PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! THE MAY FLOWERS series is a continuation of THE SILVER FOXES OF WESTMINSTER series, involving the younger generation. It consists of: A LADY’S FIRST SCANDAL IT’S ONLY A SCANDAL IF YOU’RE CAUGHT THE SCANDAL OF A PERFECT KISS THE EARL’S SCANDALOUS BARGAIN WHEN LADY INNOCENT MET DR. SCANDALOUS THE ROAD TO SCANDAL IS PAVED WITH WICKED INTENTIONS less

Lady Phoebe Darlington's life as she knows it is over. Impoverished and desperate, she has been forced to take up employment as a shop girl, which is humiliating enough. But when she and her mother are thrown out of their boarding house, she may have no choice but to live on the streets.Until a chance encounter at a pub on a rainy day changes her life forever.Danny Long is proud of his lower-class upbringing and his street smarts. He is loud, rude, and a heck of a lot of fun to be around... moreLady Phoebe Darlington's life as she knows it is over. Impoverished and desperate, she has been forced to take up employment as a shop girl, which is humiliating enough. But when she and her mother are thrown out of their boarding house, she may have no choice but to live on the streets.Until a chance encounter at a pub on a rainy day changes her life forever.Danny Long is proud of his lower-class upbringing and his street smarts. He is loud, rude, and a heck of a lot of fun to be around. He is also secretly one of the wealthiest men in London. When Phoebe seeks shelter in his pub, he knows in a flash that he will do everything he can to make her his, no matter how scandalous, including offering her and her mother a flat in one of his buildings...for a particular price.But what begins as mischief turns serious when a villain from Phoebe's past resurfaces with nefarious intentions. Danny must rise to the challenge of being Phoebe's knight in shining armor, but Phoebe may end up being the one who saves him.PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! less

American “Dollar Princess” Lenore Garrett came to England with the intention of marrying a nobleman and establishing her place in society. Her plan to enjoy all that London’s social scene has to offer progresses perfectly, thanks to her fake engagement to Lord Frederick Herrington. But Lenore longs for more excitement than pretending to be in love with Freddy can give her. Especially when she meets the enigmatic Phineas Mercer... moreAmerican “Dollar Princess” Lenore Garrett came to England with the intention of marrying a nobleman and establishing her place in society. Her plan to enjoy all that London’s social scene has to offer progresses perfectly, thanks to her fake engagement to Lord Frederick Herrington. But Lenore longs for more excitement than pretending to be in love with Freddy can give her. Especially when she meets the enigmatic Phineas Mercer.Impoverished baronet Phineas Mercer has come to London with the intent of finding a bride who can improve his family’s fortunes. He has had little luck in the marriage market, but his ability to observe the foibles of the upper class and write scandalous stories that society gobbles up—using a secret identity, of course—has provided him with an income and entertainment. All of London is buzzing about who the mysterious author could be. But when Phineas meets Lenore, even his most salacious stories pale in comparison to her mischievous sense of adventure.PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy! less

All she wants for Christmas is him.Lady Beatrice Lichfield has been madly in love with Lord Harrison Manfred, Marquess of Landsbury, for years, and she thought he returned her affection. So why hasn’t he proposed yet? With Christmas only days away, and with the encouragement of her mischievous friends, she’s ready to move from friends to lovers where Harrison is concerned... moreAll she wants for Christmas is him.Lady Beatrice Lichfield has been madly in love with Lord Harrison Manfred, Marquess of Landsbury, for years, and she thought he returned her affection. So why hasn’t he proposed yet? With Christmas only days away, and with the encouragement of her mischievous friends, she’s ready to move from friends to lovers where Harrison is concerned.Harrison is head over heels in love with Bea and has every intention of surprising her with the most perfect Christmas Eve proposal ever. Until he loses the family heirloom ring he means to propose with. He sets out on a quest to find the missing ring, but his search quickly turns into a comedy of errors that could land him in the Christmas pudding.Will the ring be found in time, and will Bea and Harrison end up with their perfect holiday romance?PLEASE BE ADVISED: Steam level – very spicy!THE MAY FLOWERS series is a continuation of THE SILVER FOXES OF WESTMINSTER series, involving the younger generation. less