The Neverhartts Series by Dawn Brower

What’s a lady to do when her parents’ death leaves her family destitute? For Lady Wilhelmina Neverhartt that means a marriage to a much older man willing to support her along with her four younger siblings. What she didn’t expect was for her groom to die on their wedding day and leave her fate in charge of his heir, Zachary Ward, the new Duke of Graystone. Billie hates having anyone order her around and refuses to be the good little lady his grace expects... moreWhat’s a lady to do when her parents’ death leaves her family destitute? For Lady Wilhelmina Neverhartt that means a marriage to a much older man willing to support her along with her four younger siblings. What she didn’t expect was for her groom to die on their wedding day and leave her fate in charge of his heir, Zachary Ward, the new Duke of Graystone. Billie hates having anyone order her around and refuses to be the good little lady his grace expects. Instead she makes several demands expecting him to heel to her commands.What happens is a battle of wills that might bring the walls down around them. Zachary find Lady Wilhelmina vexing, and enchanting at the same time. He begins to defy her on purpose to see what she scheme she might concoct next, and along the way it stops being a game, but more of a mission to win the lady’s heart.Only a compromise will bring these two together, and it might be too impossible a feat for either of them to accept. less

Lady Theodora Neverhartt dreams of one day finding love, but no one ever notices her. She is never asked to dance, and no one seems to remember her name. Being a wallflower isn’t too horrible; she does have many opportunities to watch the members of the ton without interruption. So, of course, that would lead her to trouble, and his name is Ezra Halsey, the Viscount of Carrolton... moreLady Theodora Neverhartt dreams of one day finding love, but no one ever notices her. She is never asked to dance, and no one seems to remember her name. Being a wallflower isn’t too horrible; she does have many opportunities to watch the members of the ton without interruption. So, of course, that would lead her to trouble, and his name is Ezra Halsey, the Viscount of Carrolton.Attempting to escape a marriage minded mother and her scheming daughter, Ezra ducks into a dark corner and finds Theodora there. He finds her fascinating and cannot help wondering why he’s never noticed her before. He quickly decides to do her a good turn and asks her to dance the waltz. Not once did he consider that she was doing him the favor, and disregarding her worth would come to haunt him.Once the gentlemen of the ton realize what a true beauty has escaped their notice, Ezra has to fight for Theodora, and he fully intends to become the victor. The problem is convincing her that she is his everything. less

Lady Christiana Neverhartt is accustomed to getting her own way. Some days she fully believes she should have been born a princess. When her spoiled behavior lands her in trouble, she has to rely on the one man she cannot abide to save her...Sutton Brooks, the Marquess of Foxworth.The last thing Sutton wants is to rescue a strong-willed lady from her own mistakes, but he steps in to protect her. Unfortunately, the only way to properly do so is to marry her... moreLady Christiana Neverhartt is accustomed to getting her own way. Some days she fully believes she should have been born a princess. When her spoiled behavior lands her in trouble, she has to rely on the one man she cannot abide to save her...Sutton Brooks, the Marquess of Foxworth.The last thing Sutton wants is to rescue a strong-willed lady from her own mistakes, but he steps in to protect her. Unfortunately, the only way to properly do so is to marry her. Something the lady is adamantly against, so he does the one thing sure to gain her acquiesce...he dares her.The marriage starts out with them each battling for control, and one dare leads to another, until they’re both begging for mercy. Their stubbornness might be their undoing, but their love might be their salvation, if they’re willing to accept it and find their way toward each other, instead of a permanent separation. less

Lady Carolina Neverhartt has one wish…to attend a school devoted to the study of music. The newly opened Pembroke Academy of Music offers everything she hopes to learn. One man stands in her way…Wesley Cox, the Earl of Sheffield. He alone will determine if she's as talented as she claims, and he has no problem lying to her if he believes it's necessary. After her audition he denies her admittance and claims her talent is too mediocre... moreLady Carolina Neverhartt has one wish…to attend a school devoted to the study of music. The newly opened Pembroke Academy of Music offers everything she hopes to learn. One man stands in her way…Wesley Cox, the Earl of Sheffield. He alone will determine if she's as talented as she claims, and he has no problem lying to her if he believes it's necessary. After her audition he denies her admittance and claims her talent is too mediocre.Carolina is furious and decides to investigate if he's telling the truth. He only sees her pretty face and thinks her mind has nothing of substance in it. She sets out to prove him wrong on principle alone. No one deceives her without suffering the consequences.If he won't allow her to attend the school, then perhaps there is an alternative solution. She proposes he teach her himself…privately. Lord Sheffield reluctantly agrees, and soon finds himself ensnared in a trap of his own design. The question is: Can he lure Carolina to stay by his side, and remain with him forever. less

Miss Raeanna Adley is destitute after her father dies, and leaves her nothing to fend for herself. She has no choice but to take a position as a governess for the children of the Duke of Graystone. At least her father had done one thing right and had her properly educated. Damon Neverhartt, the Earl of Seville is the youngest child and has been coddled his entire life. For the brief time, after his parents' death, when the family struggled he'd been kept in the dark... moreMiss Raeanna Adley is destitute after her father dies, and leaves her nothing to fend for herself. She has no choice but to take a position as a governess for the children of the Duke of Graystone. At least her father had done one thing right and had her properly educated. Damon Neverhartt, the Earl of Seville is the youngest child and has been coddled his entire life. For the brief time, after his parents' death, when the family struggled he'd been kept in the dark. After his sister married the duke, he was sent to school. Now, he's home and ready to take over his family estate. His circumstances are not what they once were thanks to the duke's guidance. While visiting Graystone, he has several encounters with their new governess. She's pretty, intelligent, and much too easy to tease. He lies about his identity when she believes him a servant. Something that he comes to regret later, when she uncovers the truth and decides he is a dishonorable gentleman. Damon has to work fast and hard to win her again, as Raeanna remains uncertain if he's trustworthy or merits a place in her life. He learns fast to never disrespect a governess, as he attempts to earn her love. less

Miss Amelia Halsey is firmly on the shelf. In her first season, she'd had one offer. One she found repulsive, and, thankfully, her brother had refused. Now, ten years later, she decides its time to give in to her one desire. She fell in love with the Duke of Darling, but he didn't notice her. At the yearly masquerade, Amelia decides she's going to try her hand at seduction, and the Duke of Darling is her gentleman of choice... moreMiss Amelia Halsey is firmly on the shelf. In her first season, she'd had one offer. One she found repulsive, and, thankfully, her brother had refused. Now, ten years later, she decides its time to give in to her one desire. She fell in love with the Duke of Darling, but he didn't notice her. At the yearly masquerade, Amelia decides she's going to try her hand at seduction, and the Duke of Darling is her gentleman of choice. If a lady is going to have one affair, it might as well be with the man of her dreams, after all...Grant Barrett, the Duke of Darling, doesn't wish to marry but thinks, perhaps, it's time he does. His title demands it, and so does his meddling mother. An enchanting lady with golden hair and mischievous banter lures him away from the masquerade for a tantalizing interlude. Much to his frustration, she disappears when the bell sounds to remove their masks. He believes he's finally met the woman destined to be his duchess. If only he had a way of discovering her name to ask her... less