Forbidden Kisses Series by Catherine Mayfair

When Miss Constance Shepherd’s stepfather announces that she and her sisters’ hands have been sold to men nearly thrice their age, she does what any sensible lady would do - run!Lord Stephen Chambers has helped many ladies in distress, from threadbare servants to runaway brides, though none have stirred his scarred heart. Until he meets Constance... moreWhen Miss Constance Shepherd’s stepfather announces that she and her sisters’ hands have been sold to men nearly thrice their age, she does what any sensible lady would do - run!Lord Stephen Chambers has helped many ladies in distress, from threadbare servants to runaway brides, though none have stirred his scarred heart. Until he meets Constance. Her strong spirit, quick tongue, and virtuous smile has him question honoring his oath of protecting her or fulfilling his own growing desire …Fearing that her stepfather will find her, Constance decides to trust Stephen and accepts his offer of protection. He is brave, handsome, and his kiss has caused a passion to emerge she did not know existed. Yet, doubts soon arise in her heart, and Constance's faith in Stephen is tested by his lingering touch, for her mother had always warned that Rogues Always Wear Black.The Princess Bride meets Robin Hood in this Steamy Regency Romance adventure. less

Miss Mary Shepherd hopes to find a worthy suitor and is aghast upon meeting one Lord Anthony Greyson. The man is boastful, rude and devilishly handsome. Worst of all, he has stolen a kiss that causes Mary to desire more.Lord Anthony Greyson knows the rumors concerning him and his rakish ways and cares not. He has spirited many women to his bed, and his eye is now on Mary... moreMiss Mary Shepherd hopes to find a worthy suitor and is aghast upon meeting one Lord Anthony Greyson. The man is boastful, rude and devilishly handsome. Worst of all, he has stolen a kiss that causes Mary to desire more.Lord Anthony Greyson knows the rumors concerning him and his rakish ways and cares not. He has spirited many women to his bed, and his eye is now on Mary. Wooing the innocent woman with a kiss, he has no doubt he will soon add her to his list of conquests, and he is certain she will not have the strength to resist.Upon learning of several unsavory rumors, Mary is tasked to spy on Anthony, and she readily agrees. Doing so will prove she is more than a pretty thing for others to admire. More importantly, she will be able to prove to herself she can resist the rake’s charms.Anthony soon becomes enchanted with the secretive woman and desires to know more about her and what she is hiding…And for Mary, she begins to wonder if Anthony is the cruel man about whom the ton whispers. Or is he the gentleman she secretly wishes him to be? less

To help her brother-in-law acquire land, there is nothing Miss Emma Shepherd will not do. Even if it means pretending to like a man plagued by rumor. Yet that is precisely what she does with Lord Michael Bracken, a reclusive baron who spends his days drinking in squalor. Lord Michael Bracken cares nothing for love and after losing at a game of chance, he is now perhaps England's poorest baron. Now, he prefers drinking to being in the company of the best of society... moreTo help her brother-in-law acquire land, there is nothing Miss Emma Shepherd will not do. Even if it means pretending to like a man plagued by rumor. Yet that is precisely what she does with Lord Michael Bracken, a reclusive baron who spends his days drinking in squalor. Lord Michael Bracken cares nothing for love and after losing at a game of chance, he is now perhaps England's poorest baron. Now, he prefers drinking to being in the company of the best of society. Temptation stirs inside him, brought on by the innocent Emma, whose lips beg to be kissed. Fortunately for him, a snowstorm has her trapped in his home with no means for escape.The intimacy they are forced to share in such close quarters sparks a fire in Emma that she fears only the baron can quench. Yet, will his newfound feelings be enough for Michael to garner the courage to place one last wager? less

Sally Matthews once loved William, a man far above her station. With a promise of marriage and love never ending, all was ruined the day his father sent her away. Now dedicating her life to helping others, Sally is called to return to her hometown to investigate rumors of scandal. Taking along a mask as well as skills of espionage and seduction, she has hopes of seeing William again... moreSally Matthews once loved William, a man far above her station. With a promise of marriage and love never ending, all was ruined the day his father sent her away. Now dedicating her life to helping others, Sally is called to return to her hometown to investigate rumors of scandal. Taking along a mask as well as skills of espionage and seduction, she has hopes of seeing William again.William Ridgemont, Duke of Everly, is not only haunted by persistent rumors but also by the loss of Sally, the woman he once loved. Though he would give anything for a second chance with her, his sights are now set on the town in which he lives and the scandalous parties he attends while hiding behind a mask.When Sally learns William may be part of a secretive group led by an earl who sells female flesh, her dreams of reuniting with William fade. Though she will have to bring down the duke she once loved, she first must be able to resist the masked man known as Wolf, whose lustful gazes and possessive kisses have awakened desires she finds hard to resist. less

Miss Charlotte Dowding has six months to decide her fate, dictated by her father’s will. If she marries by her twenty-first birthday, she will inherit his estate. If she does not, all will be given to the church, and Charlotte will be forced from her childhood home to live a much meager life than that which she is accustomed to. Unfortunately, finding a man she can imagine spending the rest of her life with – a man she can love – is proving to be more difficult than she could have ever imagined... moreMiss Charlotte Dowding has six months to decide her fate, dictated by her father’s will. If she marries by her twenty-first birthday, she will inherit his estate. If she does not, all will be given to the church, and Charlotte will be forced from her childhood home to live a much meager life than that which she is accustomed to. Unfortunately, finding a man she can imagine spending the rest of her life with – a man she can love – is proving to be more difficult than she could have ever imagined. But upon hearing about a man of legend, she decides to tempt fate and go in search of the infamous Man in Black ….Having taken on the role of the Man in Black, Robert Mullbury continues the legacy of helping those in need. His new position assures him he will remain alone, yet when he saves Miss Dowding from the clutches of a robber, he finds himself wondering if he can love once again.The more time Charlotte and Robert spend together, the more temptation plagues them, and Charlotte is shocked when it is she who initiates their first kiss! As heated kisses draw them closer, Charlotte begins to wonder if the hero who leaves her breathless with every kiss is like the other potential suitors - hoping to win her heart and hand only to gain her inheritance.And for Robert, he begins to wonder if the affection of the ravishingly beautiful Charlotte is genuine or, like his last love, is merely a weaving of a tale of lies to earn his trust before betraying him. less

At the age of seventeen, after the loss of her father, Miss Honora Stanhope is sent by the church to Lord Edwin Rowe, a viscount willing to accept the position of guardian for the young woman. At first, Lord Rowe is kind, but once she turns eighteen, he begins to look at her as much more than his ward. Though Honora wishes to one day fall in love, it is certainly not with this man. His growing advances make the wallflower uncomfortable and she flees to the safety of the church... moreAt the age of seventeen, after the loss of her father, Miss Honora Stanhope is sent by the church to Lord Edwin Rowe, a viscount willing to accept the position of guardian for the young woman. At first, Lord Rowe is kind, but once she turns eighteen, he begins to look at her as much more than his ward. Though Honora wishes to one day fall in love, it is certainly not with this man. His growing advances make the wallflower uncomfortable and she flees to the safety of the church.Luke Dunford, known to most as Vicar Luke, has dedicated his life working for the infamous Man in Black in order to clear his conscience and to help those in need. Though his friends have found love and are now married, Luke fears he will grow old alone. When a former mentor asks for his help in escorting Honora to a place of refuge, Luke readily accepts in hopes of finding the redemption he has desired for so long.As Luke and Honora make their way North, they find an attraction to one another neither expected. For Luke, the alluring Honora tempts him at every turn. The slight touches and innocent looks from the wallflower have him debating whether he can control himself and complete his mission.As Honora learns more about the gentle giant, she finds new desires overtaking her and a wonderful feeling in her heart. It does not take long before she realizes the danger they flee may not be the only obstacle she will need to overcome. less