Season of the Spinster Series by Tabetha Waite

It's the Season of the Spinster - the first book in a brand new series!Just how far is the lady willing to go…Lady Triana Abernathy knew she was destined to be a spinster ever since the scandal surrounding her father the night of her debut ball. It's only through her brother's good connections that their family is even accepted in polite society. While Triana cares nothing for the ton, the arrival of the Duke of Chiltern changes everything... moreIt's the Season of the Spinster - the first book in a brand new series!Just how far is the lady willing to go…Lady Triana Abernathy knew she was destined to be a spinster ever since the scandal surrounding her father the night of her debut ball. It's only through her brother's good connections that their family is even accepted in polite society. While Triana cares nothing for the ton, the arrival of the Duke of Chiltern changes everything. He is everything she might have ever dreamed of in a husband, but she knows that something isn't quite right about his sudden resurgence in London. Thankfully, she's willing to do her part in uncovering his secrets.To learn what the gentleman is hiding?Gabriel Wilde, the Duke of Chiltern, is on an undercover mission to find out who is behind the illegal smuggling in the city. Upon his father's death, he returns to society under the perfect guise of assuming the title, believing the culprit to be within the ton. With the help of a trusted colleague, Gabriel believes that when he's done, he can move on with his life—away from England and the unpleasant memories that go along with it. But when he meets Triana, he finds he's not quite as eager to leave as he once was. Unfortunately, the only problem is trying to keep her out of trouble. So he does the only thing he can think of to keep her occupied: seduction. less

She's only ever wanted one thing...Lady Isabella Resenfeld thought she'd found happiness with Lord Wistenberry, but when she's abandoned two days after their wedding, her hopes are crushed, her youthful fantasies destroyed. She tries to find a way to come back to the surface, refusing to become a jaded bride, but on the journey to rediscovering herself, she never expected to be drawn to a man who is completely wrong for her, but who also makes her heart pound with longing... moreShe's only ever wanted one thing...Lady Isabella Resenfeld thought she'd found happiness with Lord Wistenberry, but when she's abandoned two days after their wedding, her hopes are crushed, her youthful fantasies destroyed. She tries to find a way to come back to the surface, refusing to become a jaded bride, but on the journey to rediscovering herself, she never expected to be drawn to a man who is completely wrong for her, but who also makes her heart pound with longing. As the horror of the man she married finally comes to light, is it even possible to truly entrust her love to another again?He yearns to fulfill the longings of her heart.Ridge Claymoore was born a common bastard. Raised in a brothel, he's always craved something...more. The life of a spy runs through his veins, but even that has started to become stale and unfulfilling. When he's tasked with securing Isabella's welfare, he faces, not only his immediate attraction to the copper-haired beauty, but his own growing restlessness. As intrigue and danger surround them, he has to decide if what he feels is strong enough to call love—or something even deeper. less

What begins as a simple house party...Lady Rowena Freeham is eager for the chance to experience life. That was why she'd made a pact with her friends to leave England for America—for the freedom. Not until an invitation arrives to attend a lavish house party, held by the mysterious English spy who was recently honored by the Regency with a baronetcy, does she realize that maybe what she's been missing all this time—is love.Becomes so much more.Sir Pierce Rutherford was born a commoner... moreWhat begins as a simple house party...Lady Rowena Freeham is eager for the chance to experience life. That was why she'd made a pact with her friends to leave England for America—for the freedom. Not until an invitation arrives to attend a lavish house party, held by the mysterious English spy who was recently honored by the Regency with a baronetcy, does she realize that maybe what she's been missing all this time—is love.Becomes so much more.Sir Pierce Rutherford was born a commoner. He had been employed as a groom for Rowena's family, where he'd vowed to win the fair lady's heart. But knowing that an earl's daughter would never marry a poor servant, he set out to gain his fortune. After years of toiling in the cotton mills, and being no closer to his dreams than before, he finds his salvation working for his country. This house party is his chance to prove his affection. But will everything he's worked for fall into place? Or will Rowena's hand still be impossible to obtain?Previously published in the Some Wallflowers Do anthology less

Sometimes life’s travails…Travell Abernathy, Viscount Curdiff, has been a spy for the Home Office for a number of years and had no plans to retire. But when his father’s sudden resurgence puts a halt to everything that’s familiar, he’s forced to return to his estate, where he must deal with a man who is no longer like the one who left so abruptly seven years ago. As he tries to find a way to deal with this latest challenge, he soon finds solace in a woman he took for granted for far too long... moreSometimes life’s travails…Travell Abernathy, Viscount Curdiff, has been a spy for the Home Office for a number of years and had no plans to retire. But when his father’s sudden resurgence puts a halt to everything that’s familiar, he’s forced to return to his estate, where he must deal with a man who is no longer like the one who left so abruptly seven years ago. As he tries to find a way to deal with this latest challenge, he soon finds solace in a woman he took for granted for far too long. Can bloom into something wonderful.Lady Alyssa Breyton is mourning the loss of her dear Aunt Pearl. Forced out of her home in London and sent to the country to live with a distant cousin and his wife, she makes plans to travel to America to embark on a new beginning. But when her best friend’s brother reaches out to her for help, how can she refuse? Especially when he offers her the use of his conservatory to tend to her roses, the only thing that gives her comfort. As they each come to terms with the past and the future, one thing becomes clear—they can’t live without one other. less

A marriage of convenience...until it isn’t.Miss Korina Haverswyth wants nothing more than to return to New York, the land of her birth. She has no desire to marry a man just for his title. Nothing would ever convince her to stay in England, but then an idea forms that might just benefit all parties. She will pretend to entertain a man of her parent’s choosing all while dreaming of her freedom... moreA marriage of convenience...until it isn’t.Miss Korina Haverswyth wants nothing more than to return to New York, the land of her birth. She has no desire to marry a man just for his title. Nothing would ever convince her to stay in England, but then an idea forms that might just benefit all parties. She will pretend to entertain a man of her parent’s choosing all while dreaming of her freedom. Convinced this is the right course of action, things turn sour when one particular man decides to intervene. She firmly detests him—so then why do his fiery kisses leave her aching?Logan Montgomery has always had a secretive past, one he kept from his fellow agents—for good reason, for if anyone knew who he truly was, it could mean their demise at the hands of his cousin who had murdered Logan’s family in a devastating fire. However, without sufficient proof of his guilt, Logan has had to bide his time and wait for the right moment to strike. As the hour of reckoning approaches, some infuriating American chit decides to put herself in peril. To save her from her own error, Logan steps in to rescue her, and finds that this mistake could be the best he’s ever made. less