The Book of Love Series by Meara Platt
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#3.5
The Hope of Love: A Historical Romance Novella (The Book of Love) (The Book of Love #3.5)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 starsTwo lost hearts and a little holiday magic can bring about the hope of love. Wellesford’s lovely bookshop owner, Felicity Billings, was raised in an orphanage and never knew her family. She’s feeling quite sad this holiday season, fearing she’ll end up alone and unloved. But handsome doctor, Angus Carmichael, has secretly loved her for years... moreTwo lost hearts and a little holiday magic can bring about the hope of love. Wellesford’s lovely bookshop owner, Felicity Billings, was raised in an orphanage and never knew her family. She’s feeling quite sad this holiday season, fearing she’ll end up alone and unloved. But handsome doctor, Angus Carmichael, has secretly loved her for years. Will a brewing snowstorm, a Christmas goose, and the magic of The Book of Love finally have him reveal his feelings for Felicity and give her the hope of love? (Note: This story was first published as part of the Bestselling Boxed set Stars are Brightly Shining, November 2019) less
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#4
Song of Love (The Book of Love #4)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 starsWelcome to more Regency fun and frolic in the romantic, bestselling Book of Love series. Now Violet Farthingale must put The Book of Love to the test to capture Romulus Brayden’s heart.What makes a man fall in love? Violet Farthingale is desperate to know, because she has just been caught in Captain Romulus Brayden’s home with her gown unlaced and his hands too far up her legs to explain away. It was an innocent misunderstanding, of course. She was attacked by bees, and he came to her rescue... moreWelcome to more Regency fun and frolic in the romantic, bestselling Book of Love series. Now Violet Farthingale must put The Book of Love to the test to capture Romulus Brayden’s heart.What makes a man fall in love? Violet Farthingale is desperate to know, because she has just been caught in Captain Romulus Brayden’s home with her gown unlaced and his hands too far up her legs to explain away. It was an innocent misunderstanding, of course. She was attacked by bees, and he came to her rescue. No one seems to care that nothing happened. She is now forced to marry this handsome stranger. Everyone knows Farthingales only marry for love, so how does she make this big and brawny Royal Navy captain fall in love with her? And how will she fall in love with him in under a week?Romulus Brayden has always loved the sea, and now it seems he’ll have to learn to love Violet Farthingale, because she is going to be his wife. Honor demands it. After all, he did have his hands on her luscious body, and while her behavior was innocent, his certainly was not. Lusting for Violet is not the same as wanting her as his wife, but there is no way out of this scrape without ruining her, and this he will not do. She is insisting on their reading The Book of Love together. Well, why not? Braydens marry for love. Can this book lead them to love before he is recalled to duty hunting down pirates along the Cornwall coast? less
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#5
The Scent of Love (The Book of Love #5)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.57 of 5 starsWill The Book of Love work its magic on Belle and Finn?Belle Farthingale knows something is wrong in the family business and is worried her father has gotten in over his head. She needs Finn Brayden’s help to get him out of trouble, but after their humiliating encounter at Lady Dayne’s tea party, will he ever speak to her again?Finn Brayden has one rule: never mix business with pleasure. But that rule is about to be shot to bits by the luscious Belle Farthingale... moreWill The Book of Love work its magic on Belle and Finn?Belle Farthingale knows something is wrong in the family business and is worried her father has gotten in over his head. She needs Finn Brayden’s help to get him out of trouble, but after their humiliating encounter at Lady Dayne’s tea party, will he ever speak to her again?Finn Brayden has one rule: never mix business with pleasure. But that rule is about to be shot to bits by the luscious Belle Farthingale. There’s something about her that he can’t resist. She gets his heart thrumming and senses reeling. When she comes to him seeking help, why does he suddenly feel he’s the one in need of protection? Belle is very persuasive, and he’s in danger of falling in love. less
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#6
The Kiss of Love (The Book of Love #6)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.43 of 5 starsWill The Book of Love find a way to bring these two souls together?Honey Farthingale has a devastating secret that could destroy her chance of ever finding love. For this reason, she has sworn off marriage... moreWill The Book of Love find a way to bring these two souls together?Honey Farthingale has a devastating secret that could destroy her chance of ever finding love. For this reason, she has sworn off marriage. But if she is to live out the rest of her days as a spinster, what harm can there be in stealing a kiss from the season's most sought after bachelor, the handsome as sin Earl of Wycke? Yet, she dares not get too close to him, for he has the power to steal her heart and make her wish for things that can never be.Thomas Halford, Earl of Wycke, is determined to discover why Honey Farthingale keeps running away from him, when every other debutante is throwing themselves at his feet. She claims she will never marry, but when she asks him for a kiss, he is more than willing to oblige. However, he wants more from this beautiful girl who has stolen his heart. Despite his family troubles and Honey's reluctance, can this jaded earl find love? less
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#6.5
The Dream of Love (The Book of Love #6.5)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.43 of 5 starsGorgeous as sin Vicar Adam Carstairs is running from his past. Lady Remington Hartfield is running from her future. What will happen when their paths collide? Love is the one thing Lady Remington Hartfield has never had in her life and the one thing she dreams of finding. Cast out by her overbearing and demanding father, dismissed by her self-absorbed and apathetic mother, she does not know where else to turn for help but Wellesford’s handsome vicar... moreGorgeous as sin Vicar Adam Carstairs is running from his past. Lady Remington Hartfield is running from her future. What will happen when their paths collide? Love is the one thing Lady Remington Hartfield has never had in her life and the one thing she dreams of finding. Cast out by her overbearing and demanding father, dismissed by her self-absorbed and apathetic mother, she does not know where else to turn for help but Wellesford’s handsome vicar. She knows he is hiding torments from his past, but he has always been kind and protective of her. Now, she has only one week to find a husband before her father foists his choice on her. Will Adam step forward to marry her? Or will her love for him remain forever a dream of love?Vicar Adam Carstairs has built stone walls around his heart, determined never to let anyone in again after watching his beloved and gentle brother die in his arms during the war. How can Adam ever return to his Highland home and face his family when he blames himself for his brother’s death? His brother was meant for the clergy and should never have been on a battlefield. Adam chose to honor him by taking up the pious role of vicar in his place...far from Scotland. He thought he was doing just fine until Lady Remi burst into his life. She haunts his dreams and not in any pious manner. As her father’s threat to ruin her future looms closer, will he tear down his barriers and open his heart to loving Remi? Enjoy this sweet Regency novella in the bestselling Book of Love series. NOTE: This story was originally published as a serial, beginning in the July/August 2020 issue of InD'Tale Magazine. less
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#7
The Chance of Love (The Book of Love #7)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 starsHow could someone so buttoned up shoot fire through his blood the way she did? Holly Farthingale is a young widow who hardly knew her husband before he went off to war and met his untimely end. She does not want to go through the pain of that loss again and intends never to marry. But now that she has come to London to chaperone her younger sisters during their debut season, her family is shoving The Book of Love at her and insisting she discover the meaning of true love... moreHow could someone so buttoned up shoot fire through his blood the way she did? Holly Farthingale is a young widow who hardly knew her husband before he went off to war and met his untimely end. She does not want to go through the pain of that loss again and intends never to marry. But now that she has come to London to chaperone her younger sisters during their debut season, her family is shoving The Book of Love at her and insisting she discover the meaning of true love.When she meets Joshua Brayden, the handsome army captain who has captured the heart of every young debutante in London, she wants no part of him. The more determined she is to avoid him, the more determined he is to win her heart. As secrets from her past come back to haunt her and may place her life in danger, Joshua knows he must marry Holly to protect her. But will Holly dare take a second chance on love? less
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#8
The Gift of Love (The Book of Love #8)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.43 of 5 starsWill The Book of Love bring Dahlia Farthingale the gift of love? Dahlia Farthingale thought magic would happen when she was the next to have The Book of Love. But instead, the elegant lord she thought would propose to her wound up humiliating her in front of all of her family and friends. She is now convinced no man can possibly want her, especially not handsome Royal Navy captain Ronan Brayden... moreWill The Book of Love bring Dahlia Farthingale the gift of love? Dahlia Farthingale thought magic would happen when she was the next to have The Book of Love. But instead, the elegant lord she thought would propose to her wound up humiliating her in front of all of her family and friends. She is now convinced no man can possibly want her, especially not handsome Royal Navy captain Ronan Brayden. Ronan can make a brilliant aristocratic match for himself, so why is he insisting on reading the book with her?Ronan Brayden knows he has his work cut out for him when it comes to Dahlia, for she is the only woman he will have. He knew it the moment he kissed her after she got the pea in the Twelfth Night cake and he got the matching bean. She will always be his Queen Pea, but how does he convince her of it after her former beau has crushed the confidence out of her? less
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#9
The Heart of Love (The Book of Love #9)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 starsWelcome to Regency England and the Farthingales of Chipping Way.Heather Farthingale has always dreamed of marrying a marquess and that dream is about to come true. She has made a brilliant match with a handsome, wealthy nobleman who is everything elegant and refined that irreverent Highlander, Captain Robert MacLauren, is not... moreWelcome to Regency England and the Farthingales of Chipping Way.Heather Farthingale has always dreamed of marrying a marquess and that dream is about to come true. She has made a brilliant match with a handsome, wealthy nobleman who is everything elegant and refined that irreverent Highlander, Captain Robert MacLauren, is not. So why does the Book of Love keep pointing her toward Robbie? And why does her heart insist on listening?Robert MacLauren earned his wicked reputation as a womanizing hound, and never had an interest in courtship until he met Heather Farthingale. When a Highlander falls in love, it is forever, and he knows there will be no one for him but this lass with big, pixie eyes, who puts magic in his heart. How can he convince her to trust him? Does this mysterious Book of Love have the power to bring true hearts together? less
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#10
The Promise of Love (The Book of Love #10)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 starsCan The Book of Love bring together two hearts passing in the night? Juniper Farthingale is on her way to London for her debut season when she meets handsome Scottish general Augustus MacLauren by chance at an elegant coaching inn. The man is so obviously right for her... moreCan The Book of Love bring together two hearts passing in the night? Juniper Farthingale is on her way to London for her debut season when she meets handsome Scottish general Augustus MacLauren by chance at an elegant coaching inn. The man is so obviously right for her. But how can she convince this big, brawny Scot they are meant for each other when she has known him for only a day? Will the Book of Love work its magic to help her convince Augustus to marry her before he rides off for Scotland, and she never sees him again?Augustus MacLauren did not rise to the rank of general in the Royal Scots Greys and the Crown’s top continental European commander in the aftermath of Napoleon’s demise by making rash decisions. He is known for his deliberate, thoughtful nature and his tactical military brilliance. But he has fallen in love with June Farthingale within a mere hour of meeting her. Does he follow his heart, toss caution aside, and marry her? Or will he allow logic and reason to win out, because try as he might, leaving Juniper does not feel like the right thing to do. less
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#11
The Wonder of Love (The Book of Love #11)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 starsShe was in danger. He meant to protect her. But could he protect his heart? More Regency fun as The Book of Love brings together two reluctant hearts.Willow Farthingale never meant to punch Taunton’s magistrate, Shayne Brayden, in the nose. And she certainly did not set the fire that destroyed the coaching inn’s carriage house the very morning she was to leave for London and her society debut... moreShe was in danger. He meant to protect her. But could he protect his heart? More Regency fun as The Book of Love brings together two reluctant hearts.Willow Farthingale never meant to punch Taunton’s magistrate, Shayne Brayden, in the nose. And she certainly did not set the fire that destroyed the coaching inn’s carriage house the very morning she was to leave for London and her society debut. But she might have seen who did, and now the handsome magistrate is not letting her out of his protection until the culprits are safely rounded up. Well, if he’s going to hold her in town under his watchful eye, then she may as well use the time productively and test out those love recipes in The Book of Love on him.Shayne Brayden knew the fiery-haired Willow was trouble the moment he set eyes on her, but if she had seen the villains who set the carriage house fire, then it was possible they’d also seen her. He did not care how irritating she was, or how desperately he wanted to kiss her, he was going to do his duty and protect her. But how was he to protect his heart, especially when she was toting that book on love around, and its ‘recipes’ seemed to be working on him? less
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#12
The Journey of Love (The Book of Love #12)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 starsSometimes it takes getting lost to truly find one’s way home.What happens when a blazing hot Brayden hero matches wits with a strong-willed Farthingale heroine and the mysterious Book of Love?Camellia Farthingale, the youngest of the Devonshire Farthingale sisters, wants nothing to do with London and the Marriage Mart. However, she has agreed to go along with her sisters, Juniper and Willow, preferring to face the ordeal of a society debut with them rather than alone... moreSometimes it takes getting lost to truly find one’s way home.What happens when a blazing hot Brayden hero matches wits with a strong-willed Farthingale heroine and the mysterious Book of Love?Camellia Farthingale, the youngest of the Devonshire Farthingale sisters, wants nothing to do with London and the Marriage Mart. However, she has agreed to go along with her sisters, Juniper and Willow, preferring to face the ordeal of a society debut with them rather than alone. But now her sisters have found love, and Cammy is on her own after all. She cannot go to London and runs away, for she harbors a secret she dares not tell anyone, not even Lorcan Brayden, the man charged with bringing her home. She has taken the Book of Love with her as she fled, but while reading it in quiet moments, she realizes that sometimes it takes running away to find the courage to face one’s fears. And that in pledging her heart to Lorcan she has found the strength to stand on her own.Lorcan Brayden has been charged with finding Cammy and delivering her safely to London. He is determined to fulfill his mission since he is one of the Crown’s best agents and this is what he is trained to do. But he soon realizes there is more to Cammy’s fears than making her society debut. There is a killer waiting for her in London and she is the only one who can identify him. Lorcan has fallen in love with Cammy and will never let anyone hurt her. But even with all his training and prowess, can he protect the woman he loves? Especially as Cammy gains the courage to stand on her own? Not every journey is measured in miles. Join Lorcan and Cammy as they take their Journey of Love. less
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#13
The Treasure of Love (The Book of Love #13)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 starsHer life was a lie, but his love was real.Another blazing hot Brayden hero is about to meet his match as he goes on the run with a beautiful bluestocking and The Book of Love.Donal Brayden is the Crown’s top agent and he will need all his wiles to protect the bookish Luciana Lessing from the villains who are after her. He has no idea who they are or why they want her, only that they will go to extraordinary means to kill her... moreHer life was a lie, but his love was real.Another blazing hot Brayden hero is about to meet his match as he goes on the run with a beautiful bluestocking and The Book of Love.Donal Brayden is the Crown’s top agent and he will need all his wiles to protect the bookish Luciana Lessing from the villains who are after her. He has no idea who they are or why they want her, only that they will go to extraordinary means to kill her. As he takes the beautiful bluestocking into hiding, he realizes two things. First, that Lucy is not the Lessing’s daughter but her necklace may be a clue to her true identity. Second, that he is falling in love with the brainy beauty. But how does he protect her from an unknown enemy determined to take her life? And how does he protect his heart?Luciana Lessing grew up feeling like an outcast in her own family. Her parents doted on her sister, but mostly ignored her, never once showing her affection. Nor does she have any suitors now that she is of marriageable age. What is it about her that makes her so unlovable? When she comes across The Book of Love, she is determined to read it and find out. More important, when a vicious attempt is made on her life, she needs to discover who wants to kill her and who she is really? Donal Brayden, the agent of the Crown assigned to protect her, seems to believe she is someone special. As they try to unravel the mystery of her true identity and those of the villains who are after her, she finds herself falling in love with Donal. But can she, a girl unloved by anyone, possibly win his heart?Enjoy this next installment in the humorous and heartwarming, bestselling Regency romance Book of Love series.Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!The Book of LoveBook 1 - The Look of LoveBook 2 - The Touch of LoveBook 3 - The Taste of LoveBook 3.5 - The Hope of Love - NovellaBook 4 - The Song of LoveBook 5 - The Scent of LoveBook 6 - The Kiss of LoveBook 7 - The Chance of LoveBook 8 - The Gift of LoveBook 9 - The Heart of LoveBook 10 - The Promise of LoveBook 11 - The Wonder of LoveBook 12 - The Journey of LoveBook 13 - The Treasure of LoveBook 14 - The Dance of Love less
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#14
The Dance of Love (The Book of Love #14)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 starsShe was ballrooms and glitter. He was grit and brawn. They should have been wrong for each other, but they weren’t. This blazing hot Brayden cousin has no idea what the beautiful, obviously refined young woman is doing in his office, but he has no intention of ever letting her go.Lady Augusta Nesbitt only meant to deliver a book to Exeter’s surprisingly handsome magistrate, Rafe Quinton, as a favor to his Brayden cousins. She never meant to deliver her heart as well... moreShe was ballrooms and glitter. He was grit and brawn. They should have been wrong for each other, but they weren’t. This blazing hot Brayden cousin has no idea what the beautiful, obviously refined young woman is doing in his office, but he has no intention of ever letting her go.Lady Augusta Nesbitt only meant to deliver a book to Exeter’s surprisingly handsome magistrate, Rafe Quinton, as a favor to his Brayden cousins. She never meant to deliver her heart as well. But a mystery surrounding her aged aunt has forced them to work closely together to discover who burned down the old woman’s house. As dangerous secrets unfold, Auggie quickly realizes Rafe is the only one she can trust, not only with her heart but her very life. Will this rugged man ever see her as more than an elegant, pampered debutante?Widower and Exeter’s tough as nails magistrate, Rafe Quinton, was having a really bad day until he encountered the beautiful Lady Auggie Nesbitt sitting at his desk with his son on her lap. Now his son is determined to make Auggie his new mother. Of course, that would reqiure Rafe to marry her. But how can he put his heart at risk when something very bad is going on in the Nesbitt family and Auggie may be involved? Even if she is innocent, which he truly believes she is, how can he marry this elegant daughter of a marquess? She is a ton diamond, and her life is a dance, a series of glittering balls and elite soirees. Can she find a place in her heart for a blunt, unrefined man like him? Enjoy this next installment in the humorous and heartwarming, bestselling Regency romance Book of Love series. less
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#15
The Miracle of Love (The Book of Love #15)
Meara Platt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 starsHe was only assigned to protect her for the week, but his heart wanted to protect her forever.Enjoy this next installment in the humorous and heartwarming, bestselling Regency romance Book of Love series.Deklan Quinton is a blazing hot hero who has more than earned his reputation as the Crown’s top agent. He is fearless, resourceful, and always successful because he never allows his feelings to interfere with his assignments... moreHe was only assigned to protect her for the week, but his heart wanted to protect her forever.Enjoy this next installment in the humorous and heartwarming, bestselling Regency romance Book of Love series.Deklan Quinton is a blazing hot hero who has more than earned his reputation as the Crown’s top agent. He is fearless, resourceful, and always successful because he never allows his feelings to interfere with his assignments. But now he has met Grace Montford and his heart will not stop getting in the way of duty. Grace’s brother has stolen a priceless crown from a foreign royal house, and Deklan has one week to retrieve it in order to save Grace’s life. She is caught in the middle of this royal intrigue and all sides are determined to use her as their pawn. But as he takes Grace on the run in search of that stolen crown, he knows whatever the outcome of their search, he will never turn her over to anyone, for he has fallen in love with her. However, his heart has grown so cold and hard over the years, can Grace ever love him back?Grace Montford, beautiful daughter of a viscount, was expected to make a brilliant debut in the upcoming Season. Instead she is disgraced, shunned by her friends, and chased by foreign agents who want to take her hostage because her foolish brother has stolen their priceless royal crown and everyone believes she knows where he has hidden it. She and Deklan Quinton, the Crown’s top agent, have one week to find it or else she will be turned over to those foreign agents. She has never needed so many miracles in her life. One to find the crown, another to return it safely, and a third to restore her good name. Perhaps the fourth miracle is the most difficult of all. Deklan is sleek, powerful, and dangerous as a jungle cat.She has fallen desperately in love with him, but how can he ever fall in love with her?The Book of LoveBook 1 - The Look of LoveBook 2 - The Touch of LoveBook 3 - The Taste of LoveBook 3.5 - The Hope of Love - NovellaBook 4 - The Song of LoveBook 5 - The Scent of LoveBook 6 - The Kiss of LoveBook 7 - The Chance of LoveBook 8 - The Gift of LoveBook 9 - The Heart of LoveBook 10 - The Promise of LoveBook 11 - The Wonder of LoveBook 12 - The Journey of LoveBook 13 - The Treasure of LoveBook 14 - The Dance of LoveBook 15 - The Miracle of Love less
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