The Bluestocking Scandals Series by Ellie St. Clair
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#1
Designs on a Duke (The Bluestocking Scandals #1)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.16 of 5 starsHer secret will save a legacy... The daughter of a famed architect, Rebecca Lambert has been raised among the nobility yet understands the circumstances of her birth. As a common woman, she will never be able to pursue her passion and become an architect as well -- at least, not under her own name. When her father slowly begins to lose his sensibilities and falls into debt, Rebecca becomes far more than a secretary, but rather the designer. No one, however, can ever learn the truth... moreHer secret will save a legacy... The daughter of a famed architect, Rebecca Lambert has been raised among the nobility yet understands the circumstances of her birth. As a common woman, she will never be able to pursue her passion and become an architect as well -- at least, not under her own name. When her father slowly begins to lose his sensibilities and falls into debt, Rebecca becomes far more than a secretary, but rather the designer. No one, however, can ever learn the truth. He is duke only in name... No one was pleased when Valentine St. Vincent was shockingly named the Duke of Wyndham -- least of all Valentine himself. He made a career and a name for himself through the use of his fists, but all it led to was his brother’s death. Now determined to become the man his family always wanted him by fulfilling his brother’s destiny, Valentine is caught between two identities. A relationship that can never be... When Valentine hires Rebecca’s father, she must complete the work commissioned to them. But as she spends more and more time at Wyndham House and the Duke’s country manor, she finds herself hopelessly falling for a man she can never have. For the Duke of Wyndham must marry a woman of the ton for her dowry and respectability -- two things Rebecca can never provide. Will Rebecca and Val resign themselves to the lives chosen for them, or those they were born to live? less
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#2
Inventing the Viscount (The Bluestocking Scandals #2)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.00 of 5 starsShe’s never met a problem she can’t fix...Lady Fredericka Ashworth observes the world around her with the intention of making it better. Blessed with a gift of tinkering and the skills of designing and woodworking, she has thought of everything from an easier way to cook eggs to candlesticks that allow for a longer burn. All she wants for her own life is to continue the work that has become so important to her. The only problem? She needs a husband... moreShe’s never met a problem she can’t fix...Lady Fredericka Ashworth observes the world around her with the intention of making it better. Blessed with a gift of tinkering and the skills of designing and woodworking, she has thought of everything from an easier way to cook eggs to candlesticks that allow for a longer burn. All she wants for her own life is to continue the work that has become so important to her. The only problem? She needs a husband. Her solution—to find one who will provide for her but otherwise leave her alone. But where to find such a man?He hides a secret none can ever know...Lord Miles Luxington is cold, standoffish, and unfriendly—or so everyone thinks. The truth is, his cold exterior has hidden his affliction for the entirety of his life. If the secret was ever revealed, his father would follow through on his threats to ensure the bloodline remained unsullied. All Miles ever wished for is to be accepted for who he is, yet he fears such a possibility mighty never come to be.A marriage of convenience...When Freddie reconnects with her childhood acquaintance, he seems to be exactly the man she is looking for. When she proposes a courtship, Miles is hesitant at first, until he finds that he can no longer hold himself back from the woman he has admired since childhood.With secrets and a desire for more hanging between, will marriage to one another become a life of regret, or one of love greater than either of them could ever have imagined?For readers over 18, due to some steamy scenes. less
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#3
Discovering the Baron (The Bluestocking Scandals #3)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.40 of 5 starsShe’s spying on him. He’s engaged to another. Can their stars ever align?Astronomer Celeste Keswick spends her nights staring at the sky, attempting to discover the planet she knows is out there but cannot yet see. Her brother is convinced that there is one way to do it – for Celeste to spy on the one other man who might find it first. Little does Celeste know what else he will awaken within her... moreShe’s spying on him. He’s engaged to another. Can their stars ever align?Astronomer Celeste Keswick spends her nights staring at the sky, attempting to discover the planet she knows is out there but cannot yet see. Her brother is convinced that there is one way to do it – for Celeste to spy on the one other man who might find it first. Little does Celeste know what else he will awaken within her. Lord Oliver Cunningham may be a baron, but all he really wants is the opportunity to study the stars and discover their secrets. Aware that the time has come to marry and produce heirs, he finally agrees to an arranged marriage -- a decision he will soon regret, for his new assistant is far more than she seems. In the race to uncover the next astrological discovery, Celeste must choose whether to give her loyalty to her brother or the man she is falling for – the very man she cannot have. For Oliver can’t decide what is worse – having to see Celeste every day with the knowledge he should not touch her, or the thought of spending the rest of his life without her.Can Celeste and Oliver overcome all that stands between them to find the planet they are searching for and the love they never knew they needed?For readers over 18, due to some steamy scenes. less
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#4
The Valet Experiment (The Bluestocking Scandals #4)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.25 of 5 starsHow does he ever protect a woman whose greatest danger is herself?Jemima St. Vincent may now live in one of the finest homes in London, but she hasn't let that change anything. She is still going to become a renowned chemist—even if she has to put out a few fires along the way. At the age of twenty-six, she is determined to support herself, as it has become abundantly clear that no man wishes to marry the peculiar sister of a man with no fortune—even if he is a duke... moreHow does he ever protect a woman whose greatest danger is herself?Jemima St. Vincent may now live in one of the finest homes in London, but she hasn't let that change anything. She is still going to become a renowned chemist—even if she has to put out a few fires along the way. At the age of twenty-six, she is determined to support herself, as it has become abundantly clear that no man wishes to marry the peculiar sister of a man with no fortune—even if he is a duke.As the valet—and best friend—of a new member of the nobility, Archie Thompkins has come a long way from his humble beginnings. But that doesn't mean he will ever feel at ease in the new life he has assumed, particularly when secrets from his past come back to haunt him. The only way to cope is to do what he has always done best—protect those he loves.Archie agrees to look after Jemima, despite their aggravation toward one another and her insistence she is fine on her own. No one is more shocked than the two of them when the sparks between them begin to burn much differently. But when Archie's own past begins to threaten Jemima, he must decide if she is more at risk with or without him. Jemima is up for playing with fire—if only the stubborn man will let her.For readers over 18, due to some steamy scenes. less
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#5
Writing the Rake (The Bluestocking Scandals #5)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.75 of 5 starsShe knew a rake would never do. But her heart never received the message.Alice Cunningham loves two things—writing and romance. A magazine picks up her serial, on the premise that she bases her stories on relationships amongst the ton. The only problem? She has never known passion of her own, except for one kiss with a man she knows will only ever leave her a broken heart.Benjamin Luxington brings nothing but trouble to those he loves... moreShe knew a rake would never do. But her heart never received the message.Alice Cunningham loves two things—writing and romance. A magazine picks up her serial, on the premise that she bases her stories on relationships amongst the ton. The only problem? She has never known passion of her own, except for one kiss with a man she knows will only ever leave her a broken heart.Benjamin Luxington brings nothing but trouble to those he loves. The one man who ever approved of him was the worst sort of father one could ever have. It is why Benjamin has no intentions of ever settling down. He avoids innocent young ladies at all costs, until one in particular catches his eye—and his heart.When Alice begins asking the wrong people too many questions, her life is put in danger, and Benjamin finds himself her unlikely savior and part of a fake courtship, despite how desperately he is attempting to distance himself from the woman who so tempts him. Can they find out who is at fault and save Alice’s life, before they each lose their hearts? less
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#6
Risking the Detective (The Bluestocking Scandals #6)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 starsShe was swindled, ruined, and left for dead. She is determined to rise -- but she will never fall in love again.Madeline Castleton was played for a fool, tricked into a sham of a marriage to a masquerading earl who only wanted her fortune. Now she is determined to prove that she is not a naive young woman but capable of running her father’s stone company. He is the one man who still believes in her, and she will make him proud... moreShe was swindled, ruined, and left for dead. She is determined to rise -- but she will never fall in love again.Madeline Castleton was played for a fool, tricked into a sham of a marriage to a masquerading earl who only wanted her fortune. Now she is determined to prove that she is not a naive young woman but capable of running her father’s stone company. He is the one man who still believes in her, and she will make him proud. When he leaves the company in her hands for a sojourn to Bath, however, everything goes wrong, and Madeline is convinced that she is being sabotaged -- though why, she has no idea.Bow Street detective Drake is determined to find justice for all who have been wronged. Including himself, as for the first time in years, he receives a clue that just might help him solve his parents’ murder years prior -- a murder that was the very reason he became a detective. His work is his friends, his lover, his life, and no one may venture beyond the walls he has carefully erected around himself.When the broken yet beautiful Miss Castleton approaches Drake for help, he is about to tell her he has no time for such a case. Yet when one misfortune after another befalls Castleton Stone, he begins to realize that she just might be right, and he finds that he cannot say no -- to her offer of payment nor to the woman herself. The more time the two of them spend together, the harder it is for them to deny that “never’ might not be as absolute as they thought. less
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#7
A Noble Excavation (The Bluestocking Scandals #7)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 5.00 of 5 starsRose Ellis was a fraud.Or so thought the geological community. A fossil hunter who uncovers discoveries on the shores of Lyme Regis, Rose wants to make a name for herself, on her own merit. It won’t be easy for a working-class black woman, but she is determined not to let anything impede her goals. Especially not geologists who would prefer to discredit her than to allow a woman in their ranks.Lord Peregrine Belmont has floated through life as the second son of an earl... moreRose Ellis was a fraud.Or so thought the geological community. A fossil hunter who uncovers discoveries on the shores of Lyme Regis, Rose wants to make a name for herself, on her own merit. It won’t be easy for a working-class black woman, but she is determined not to let anything impede her goals. Especially not geologists who would prefer to discredit her than to allow a woman in their ranks.Lord Peregrine Belmont has floated through life as the second son of an earl. A painter and a dreamer, he is often forgotten about, which is just the way he likes it – until his brother’s death changes everything. For suddenly Perry is not just Perry, but Lord Belmont, the future Earl of Sheriden. A life of duty and responsibilities await, despite his longing to retreat to his family’s home in Lyme Regis and enjoy a slow-paced life.When Perry visits Lyme, he is immediately captivated by the stunning, intelligent woman who saves his life and, in the process, unearths a skeleton that just might change both of their futures. For despite all that stands between them – an earldom, a betrothal, and Rose’s determination not to depend on a man – they just can’t help but fall in love.But will that love be strong enough to battle all that stands in their way?For readers over 18 due to steamy content. less
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#8
A Gentleman of Mystery (The Bluestocking Scandals #8)
Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.67 of 5 starsWhen Georgina Jenkins pulls a half-dead man out of the Thames, little does she realize that her life will never be the same.As the only woman at Bow Street, Georgie lives by two rules—to never be swayed by emotion, and to seek justice—but only when it’s warranted. For she despises the fact that the punishment fits the station in life, and not the crime, a reality she knows all too well. She must now fight to keep from being distracted by the handsome stranger who appears in her life... moreWhen Georgina Jenkins pulls a half-dead man out of the Thames, little does she realize that her life will never be the same.As the only woman at Bow Street, Georgie lives by two rules—to never be swayed by emotion, and to seek justice—but only when it’s warranted. For she despises the fact that the punishment fits the station in life, and not the crime, a reality she knows all too well. She must now fight to keep from being distracted by the handsome stranger who appears in her life.He may not remember anything about himself but for the name engraved on the medallion upon his chest, but Leo does know one thing—he is in trouble. When he opens his eyes to his saviour, however, he is instantly captivated, and begs her to keep his presence secret. She reluctantly agrees, and Leo finds himself growing ever more attracted to the woman who is keeping him safe.Georgie and Leo cannot deny their feelings for each other, but know nothing can come of them until the honorable Leo determines whether he is promised to another. But once he regains access to his memories, he realizes that he might have been better off without them. For all they seem to do is to put him and those he loves in continued danger—a danger that even Georgie might not be able to fight. Especially not when she learns the truth.Is love between two people who have no right to be together enough to overcome honor, pride, and, most importantly, the past?For readers over 18 due to steamy content. less
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