The Hesitant Husbands Series by Cara Maxwell

The younger son of a viscount and an established London rogue, Christopher Bowden sets out for Paris with only two objectives. Number one: find Meera Hutton. Number two: get away from her as quickly as possible. Christopher vows he will not let the clever, enchanting Meera pull him in and break his heart again. But when he discovers the plot that has ensnared Meera, his loyalty and duty leave him no choice but to come to her aid... moreThe younger son of a viscount and an established London rogue, Christopher Bowden sets out for Paris with only two objectives. Number one: find Meera Hutton. Number two: get away from her as quickly as possible. Christopher vows he will not let the clever, enchanting Meera pull him in and break his heart again. But when he discovers the plot that has ensnared Meera, his loyalty and duty leave him no choice but to come to her aid. Surprised to find herself reunited with the man she once loved, headstrong Meera cannot resist the embers of desire burning between them. Having spent the last decade relishing her hard-won independence, Meera is fascinated and confused by the strong connection she has to Christopher. As her life begins to fall apart, she finds herself turning to him again and wondering what her future…or their future…might hold. Together they cross the continent, an ocean, and the deep divide of the past, reaching a new crescendo of passion and love that could end in heartbreak or eternity. less

The London Season is for finding your match... unless your wayward fiancé refuses to marry you. What’s a quiet country wallflower to do?Compelled by duty...Kelly Collins wants nothing more than to return to her quiet life in the countryside. When the fate of her family and home are in jeopardy, she has no choice but to travel to London in search of her wayward fiancé. But the man she finds in London is not the boy she remembers from her youth. He arouses feelings in her she never imagined... moreThe London Season is for finding your match... unless your wayward fiancé refuses to marry you. What’s a quiet country wallflower to do?Compelled by duty...Kelly Collins wants nothing more than to return to her quiet life in the countryside. When the fate of her family and home are in jeopardy, she has no choice but to travel to London in search of her wayward fiancé. But the man she finds in London is not the boy she remembers from her youth. He arouses feelings in her she never imagined. Before long, it isn’t just her home, but also her heart, that is at risk.Prisoner to the past...The aloof Theodore, Earl of Willingham, knows that nothing good comes from marriage. He scoffs at the notions of love and happily ever after. Then the captivating Miss Collins unexpectedly reenters his life, and another side of him starts to awaken. But Theo is haunted by a painful past that refuses to be forgotten. Can he master his darkest demons, and accept that he and Kelly really might be... meant to be?Meant to Be Mine is a historical Regency arranged marriage, second-chance romance. less

To have and to hold Vivacious, bold, beautiful Madison Hutton is an instant success when she arrives in London for her debut season. While she has caught the eye of many an eligible bachelor, her head is not so easily turned. Madison is looking for one thing: a true love marriage. When she meets Henry, a dashing young marquess, she thinks she has found her perfect match…After years of wild bachelorhood, Henry is ready to find a suitable wife and settle down... moreTo have and to hold Vivacious, bold, beautiful Madison Hutton is an instant success when she arrives in London for her debut season. While she has caught the eye of many an eligible bachelor, her head is not so easily turned. Madison is looking for one thing: a true love marriage. When she meets Henry, a dashing young marquess, she thinks she has found her perfect match…After years of wild bachelorhood, Henry is ready to find a suitable wife and settle down. The enchanting Madison checks all the boxes: smart, outgoing, sweet. She will make the perfect marchioness. The raging attraction between them? That is a bonus.To find a love that is trueBut as the wedding bells fade, Madison and Henry both realize marriage is not as easy as they thought it would be. And the person they married? A stranger, a rake, a partner...a true love? less

First comes love, then comes marriage...then comes a secret vow made by the rebellious daughters of the original hesitant husbands.Nora Warsham, only daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Clydon, is quietly beautiful and sweet as pie. She charms everyone she meets. She's been engaged not just once, but twice. And yet, there is still no ring on her finger. A vow made to her cousins in her naïve teenage years continues to govern her life and leave her stubbornly alone... moreFirst comes love, then comes marriage...then comes a secret vow made by the rebellious daughters of the original hesitant husbands.Nora Warsham, only daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Clydon, is quietly beautiful and sweet as pie. She charms everyone she meets. She's been engaged not just once, but twice. And yet, there is still no ring on her finger. A vow made to her cousins in her naïve teenage years continues to govern her life and leave her stubbornly alone. This time when she runs away from the altar, she makes it all the way to her Aunt and Uncle in Ireland...Where she stumbles across Connor Murphy, the newly inherited Duke of Donegall. Before long the gentle ginger giant fills her arms and her dreams...but can she find a space for him in her heart as well as her bed? less