The Harcourts Series by Penny Fairbanks

She’s about to become a spinster after three years of trying and failing to find love.He needs to save his family from a mistake he didn’t make.Will they be able to rescue each other?Miss Anna Harcourt is unlucky in love. She hasn’t been able to catch any man’s eye, dooming her to a future as the lonely maiden aunt... moreShe’s about to become a spinster after three years of trying and failing to find love.He needs to save his family from a mistake he didn’t make.Will they be able to rescue each other?Miss Anna Harcourt is unlucky in love. She hasn’t been able to catch any man’s eye, dooming her to a future as the lonely maiden aunt. Why keep putting herself through the misery of being invisible among all the many beautiful, interesting ladies that flock to London every Season? Just when Anna is about to accept spinsterhood, her brother convinces her to give London one more chance.Much to Anna’s shock, she immediately finds herself courted by not one but two gentlemen! Her attempts at faking confidence must be working. But how long can she keep up this act for before she’s discovered?Mr. Noah Waynford has never been one to rush anything—especially not love. When his father reveals some devastating news that threatens their whole family and future, Noah must put his desire to fall in love aside.He needs to marry, and marry well, if he has any hope of saving his family from ruin. Luckily for Noah, he hears a rumor about a lady with a large dowry who needs to get married by the end of the Season. Can Anna finally find someone to love her for who she is?Will Noah’s motives cause him to risk his chance at love?They just might be each other’s answer. less

She's cold as ice with a grudge she vows to take to her grave.He just wants to enjoy life as much as possible before his fate catches up with him.Can they show each other new ways to love?Having spent half her life in her younger brother's shadow, Miss Winifred Thirley has tried so hard to be perfect in order to win back her parents' love. Unfortunately for Winnie, her attempts at perfection have practically turned her to stone... moreShe's cold as ice with a grudge she vows to take to her grave.He just wants to enjoy life as much as possible before his fate catches up with him.Can they show each other new ways to love?Having spent half her life in her younger brother's shadow, Miss Winifred Thirley has tried so hard to be perfect in order to win back her parents' love. Unfortunately for Winnie, her attempts at perfection have practically turned her to stone. Is it so wrong for Winnie to value responsibility, decorum, and a serious approach to life? According to the foolish and carefree Mr. Harcourt, it is.In a cruel twist of fate, Winnie's family is invited to spend the summer at Attwood Manor—Mr. Harcourt's home. How will Winnie survive an entire summer living under the same roof as the gentleman she's sworn to hate forever?Mr. Dalton Harcourt will become a baron one day. Until then, he plans on having fun and living life to the fullest. That's easier said than done when Miss Thirley glares daggers at him every time they cross paths. She's hated him for the past two years after a very brief and disastrous courtship. At least Dalton doesn't have to deal with her outside of London...until his mother invites the Thirley family to spend the summer with them in the country.Will Winnie be able to forgive and see a brighter side to life in the process?Can Dalton overcome his fears in order to face life's challenges head on? less

She loves the finer things in life and won't settle for less.He's been in love with his childhood best friend for years but knows he doesn't stand a chance.Will they become more than friends?It's no secret that Miss Caroline Harcourt wants to marry a wealthy gentleman with an impressive title. In fact, she talks about it all the time... moreShe loves the finer things in life and won't settle for less.He's been in love with his childhood best friend for years but knows he doesn't stand a chance.Will they become more than friends?It's no secret that Miss Caroline Harcourt wants to marry a wealthy gentleman with an impressive title. In fact, she talks about it all the time. So why has she gone through two Seasons, dozens of suitors, and even a few proposals without marrying?Caroline is convinced that it's because of her extremely high standards...but there are strange new feelings brewing in her heart that confuse and frighten her. She only has one person she can truly open up to and share her fears with—her best friend, Arthur.As the son of a baronet, Mr. Arthur Helsden has just enough status to keep him in the good graces of Society. Unfortunately, he knows it won't be enough for the woman he has loved his entire life.He knows that his best friend, Caroline, wants the best of the best when it comes to the man she will marry. Besides, she's never shown any interest in him. What hope could Arthur possibly have that she will ever see him as anything more than a friend?Will Caroline realize that what she really needs is true love?Will Arthur find a way to tell Caroline how he feels?Their friendship and their hearts will be tested. Pick up your copy today to see what happens! less

She must provide for both herself and her sickly mother—driving her into a potentially dangerous situation.He has no plans to marry—until he proposes to a complete stranger to save her from a devastating fate.Will their convenient engagement blossom into real love?Miss Eloise Beaufort moved to England when she was a child, seeking better opportunities. Instead, she found herself working to the bone as a seamstress just to survive and pay for her mother's medical needs... moreShe must provide for both herself and her sickly mother—driving her into a potentially dangerous situation.He has no plans to marry—until he proposes to a complete stranger to save her from a devastating fate.Will their convenient engagement blossom into real love?Miss Eloise Beaufort moved to England when she was a child, seeking better opportunities. Instead, she found herself working to the bone as a seamstress just to survive and pay for her mother's medical needs.When a man with money offers to marry Eloise and solve all her financial worries, she is sorely tempted to accept. No matter how hard she works, Eloise knows that it can be taken away in an instant. But can she stomach a marriage to a cruel husband? Or has life stolen all her options once again?Mr. Patrick Harcourt has finally achieved his dream to work as an examiner of plays—asistant examiner for now. Because he lives modestly, Patrick has never planned to marry. Unfortunately, his superior's arrogant daughter has grown rather fond of him. When Patrick meets a young seamstress on the verge of accepting a terrible fate, he offers himself instead. They strike a unique arrangement that will rid them both of their unwanted pursuers.Can Eloise hope to find love after a lifetime of hardships?Can Patrick allow himself to envision a future with the right woman?Shocking circumstances will bring them together and just might pull them apart. Grab your copy today to find out! less

She's full of life but struggles to find love.His painful childhood memories have closed his heart forever.Can she help him realize that life is worth the risk?Miss Harriet Harcourt is bold, energetic, and spirited. She has a family who loves and accepts her for who she is. Unfortunately, the gentlemen in London find her lively personality to be too much. Harriet wants love, but it's proving more difficult to catch than she thought... moreShe's full of life but struggles to find love.His painful childhood memories have closed his heart forever.Can she help him realize that life is worth the risk?Miss Harriet Harcourt is bold, energetic, and spirited. She has a family who loves and accepts her for who she is. Unfortunately, the gentlemen in London find her lively personality to be too much. Harriet wants love, but it's proving more difficult to catch than she thought.To her delight, she finally meets a charming gentleman who seems enamored with her right away—until he goes silent and never seeks her out again. Harriet returns home after the Season, disheartened, only to unexpectedly run into that very same man.Jonas Drake, Viscount Kentwood, lost his mother during childbirth and his father when he was just a boy. He vowed long ago that he would never put himself in a position to suffer that kind of pain again. That means no wife and children. Instead, he fills his time with revelry and temporary flirtations to distract himself from his pain.After receiving an urgent letter from his beloved aunt, his only remaining relative, Jonas rushes to her home in the country. She convinces him to stay for a few months, hoping that he'll change his mind about settling down. He wants to do nothing of the sort, until he accepts an unusual proposal from a bright young lady he though he would never see again.Will Harriet be able to help heal this roguish viscount?Will Jonas rediscover the joys of life and love?Get your copy today to see how their hearts come together in the final installment of The Harcourts series! less