The Boston Heiresses Series by Ava Rose

One confident Duchess. One broken hero. With danger looming, will they uncover more than they bargained for?A determined Duchess...Lady Anna Trevallyn, Duchess Wrexford, does not possess the typical qualities of the Boston elite. Confident and strong, she refuses to accept her place as a second-class citizen in a man's world--especially when her best friend, Libby, unexpectedly disappears without a trace. Unwilling to leave it to the men to uncover, she's determined to get answers... moreOne confident Duchess. One broken hero. With danger looming, will they uncover more than they bargained for?A determined Duchess...Lady Anna Trevallyn, Duchess Wrexford, does not possess the typical qualities of the Boston elite. Confident and strong, she refuses to accept her place as a second-class citizen in a man's world--especially when her best friend, Libby, unexpectedly disappears without a trace. Unwilling to leave it to the men to uncover, she's determined to get answers.A damaged Prince...His Royal Highness, Prince Penforth Armstrong-Leeds, will do anything to locate his sister, Libby. Sharing resources, knowledge, and time with the beautiful and intelligent Lady Anna is an added advantage. Pen has secretly admired Anna from afar for years, but his war wound forces him to remain at bay.An unlikely pair...As Pen and Anna delve for answers beneath high society's gilded exterior, their feelings for one another intensify. Now, they must navigate their strong feelings while locating Libby before her reputation is permanently destroyed. With time running out, will they uncover the truth before lives are lost and hearts broken?This is the first in a Victorian Romance series featuring strong and feisty heroines at the forefront of the new age in 1890s America.Read each story as a stand-alone, or read the series in order. less

A bold Baroness suspected of murder. A Viscount convinced of her guilt. Together, can they uncover more than the truth?Princess Elizabeth Armstrong-Leeds, Baroness Esk, will do anything to prove her innocence. But Libby is the prime suspect in the murder of her kidnapper. With no evidence to support her claims, she sets out in a male-dominated world to uncover the proof that she in no possible way murdered her vile kidnapper... moreA bold Baroness suspected of murder. A Viscount convinced of her guilt. Together, can they uncover more than the truth?Princess Elizabeth Armstrong-Leeds, Baroness Esk, will do anything to prove her innocence. But Libby is the prime suspect in the murder of her kidnapper. With no evidence to support her claims, she sets out in a male-dominated world to uncover the proof that she in no possible way murdered her vile kidnapper. Risking her status in Boston's elite social circles, Libby delves deep into the underbelly of high society.The Right Honorable The Viscount Henry DeHavillend relinquished his prestigious heritage to pursue a career in truth and justice as a private detective. Making a name for himself among Boston's elite, Henry is determined to unearth the truth behind every case he encounters. Although when he meets Libby, Henry begins to question the fine line between innocence and guilt. All evidence points to guilt, but Henry's growing attraction for the Baroness forces him to look deeper.The truth regarding high society...Someone wants to punish Boston's elite. Together, Henry and Libby must couple their knowledge and resources to solve the murder. The closer they work, the fonder they grow. Soon, more is on the line than innocence and guilt. Can they uncover the truth before their hearts are destroyed?Read this story as a stand-alone, or read the series in order. less

She owes him everything. He wants far more than money...Impoverished and determined to regain financial independence...Once a member of Boston's elite, Lady Sarah Smith-Jones is determined to rebuild her independence by becoming society's most sought-after dress designer. After her father gambled away their family fortune, Sarah was left with impossible debt and ruin. Succumbing to the "Raven's" proposition for repayment is Sarah's only option... moreShe owes him everything. He wants far more than money...Impoverished and determined to regain financial independence...Once a member of Boston's elite, Lady Sarah Smith-Jones is determined to rebuild her independence by becoming society's most sought-after dress designer. After her father gambled away their family fortune, Sarah was left with impossible debt and ruin. Succumbing to the "Raven's" proposition for repayment is Sarah's only option. Now, this genteel lady must delve into the seedy depths of Boston's underbelly to recover a stolen ruby necklace. But does the Raven have more in mind than simply to forget a debt?He built a fortune from the streets...Tamworth Arbusson is far from being a lord -- despite being the illegitimate son of a duke. As owner of a slew of gentlemen's clubs, the man known as the Raven owes his fortune to ruthlessness with unpaid debts. The only thing Tam is not ruthless about is his undying attraction to Lady Sarah. Knowing his background and reputation would destroy her status as coveted designer for the elite, he's steered clear of her. Until now...The deal that provides them both with what they need...Together, Tam and Sarah search for the stolen heirloom. However, Tam's world is unsafe for a woman like Sarah and it is up to him to protect the only woman he's ever loved. With peril looming, Sarah must rely on a man she isn't sure she can trust. This unlikely pair must navigate a merciless world in a race to save lives as well as their hearts.Read this story as a stand-alone, or read the series in order.The Boston Heiresses series:1 - Not Quite a Duchess2 - Not Quite a Baroness3 - Not Quite a LadyIf you enjoy Gothic Victorian historical romantic suspense stories, such as those made popular by Victoria Holt, Deanna Raybourn, Anna Lee Huber, Christi Caldwell or Dorothy Eden, you'll love this series by historical romance author, Ava Rose. less

A free-spirited princess determined to challenge the feminine standards of her time.Princess Mary Armstrong-Leeds enjoys her status as a lady in Boston’s elite society. But she enjoys her job as an apprentice lady detective even more. When a prominent member of her archery club is found murdered, who better to take on the case than Mary herself?An earl who would rather hunt murderers than snag a debutante... moreA free-spirited princess determined to challenge the feminine standards of her time.Princess Mary Armstrong-Leeds enjoys her status as a lady in Boston’s elite society. But she enjoys her job as an apprentice lady detective even more. When a prominent member of her archery club is found murdered, who better to take on the case than Mary herself?An earl who would rather hunt murderers than snag a debutante.Bennet Brown may be an earl and a member of Boston's elite, but he revels in his new role as an apprentice for the prestigious society detective, The Right Honorable The Viscount Henry DeHavillend. If only he didn’t have to compete for top spot with Henry’s sister-in-law, Princess Mary.Henry orders the two competitors-turned-allies to work together on their latest case. They must find a murderer, in a race against time, and in a world that still considers the unconventional scandalous. Will these budding detectives solve their case and save the day, or will lives be lost, reputations ruined and hearts broken in the process?This is a stand-alone story in the Boston Heiresses series. It features a heroine who flouts every restriction placed on women in 1895—and she does it, with style. If you enjoy sweet action-adventure mystery romance set in the Victorian-era, you'll love this series by historical romance author, Ava Rose.Boston Heiresses series:Not Quite a DuchessNot Quite a BaronessNot Quite a LadyNot Quite a PrincessComing soon: Not Quite a Detective less

Will the feisty royal princess and her faithful earl succeed at detective work, only to fail at the thing that matters most... their growing love for one another?Princess Mary Armstrong-Leeds and Lord Cannington, aka Bennet Brown, find themselves elbow-deep in cases when their boss leaves them in charge of his detective agency.Their latest case falls a little too close to home... moreWill the feisty royal princess and her faithful earl succeed at detective work, only to fail at the thing that matters most... their growing love for one another?Princess Mary Armstrong-Leeds and Lord Cannington, aka Bennet Brown, find themselves elbow-deep in cases when their boss leaves them in charge of his detective agency.Their latest case falls a little too close to home. Mary’s best friend’s twin brother is missing, and it is up to the detective duo to find Phillip Michaels before any harm can befall the quiet scholar.From Boston’s gambling clubs and opium dens, to the underbelly of ancient artifact trading, Mary and her earl discover more than they bargained for. But if they succeed in solving this latest case, what will be the cost? Mary and Bennet might be the best detectives in Boston, yet their fledgling courtship looks set to fail.Can Mary have it all, in a world that still believes the only suitable role for a woman is wife and mother?This is part 2 of Mary and Bennet's trilogy, yet it is still a stand-alone story in the Boston Heiresses series. It features a heroine who flouts every restriction placed on women in the 1890s—and Mary does it, with style. If you enjoy clean and wholesome action-adventure mystery romance set in the Victorian-era, you'll love this series by historical romance author, Ava Rose.Boston Heiresses series:Not Quite a Duchess (Anna and Pen's story)Not Quite a Baroness (Libby and Henry's story)Not Quite a Lady (Sarah and Tam's story)Not Quite a Princess (Mary and Bennet's story - part 1)Not Quite a Detective (Mary and Bennet's story - part 2)Not Quite a Bride (Mary and Bennet's story - part 3 and the final in the series) less

How many murderers do they need to catch in order to make it to their wedding day... alive?Princess Mary Armstrong-Leeds and Lord Cannington, Bennet Brown, have just opened their very own detective agency. The cream of Boston society has turned out to celebrate the culmination of their dream. Everything is perfect... until a member of the press is murdered right under their noses. Mary and Bennet's dream of a successful partnership looks set to crumble before it has even begun... moreHow many murderers do they need to catch in order to make it to their wedding day... alive?Princess Mary Armstrong-Leeds and Lord Cannington, Bennet Brown, have just opened their very own detective agency. The cream of Boston society has turned out to celebrate the culmination of their dream. Everything is perfect... until a member of the press is murdered right under their noses. Mary and Bennet's dream of a successful partnership looks set to crumble before it has even begun.The detective duo face their most dangerous foes yet, in this, the final chapter in Mary and Bennet's trilogy.Not Quite a Bride is a stand-alone story in the Boston Heiresses series, featuring an independent heroine who flouts every restriction placed on women in the 1890s—and she does it, with style. If you enjoy clean and wholesome action-adventure mystery romance set in the Victorian-era, you'll love this series by historical romance author, Ava Rose.Boston Heiresses series:Not Quite a Duchess (Anna and Pen)Not Quite a Baroness (Libby and Henry)Not Quite a Lady (Sarah and Tam)Not Quite a Princess (Mary and Bennet 1)Not Quite a Detective (Mary and Bennet 2)Not Quite a Bride (Mary and Bennet 3) less