An heiress who's lost her fortune. A whirlwind romance. Abandoned by all she once knew; can she dare to trust this newfound love?It's the turn of the 19th century, and Mary Whitcombe lives in blissful ignorance of the wider world. An orphan born into wealth, her guardian sends her away to a convent, where she grapples with the abrupt transition from opulent living to the austere cloister. But as she matures, Mary's heart discovers its first love in the form of the young gardener at the institution...Unprepared for a heart-wrenching tragedy that strikes, Mary decides to forgo her vows. Now, she's compelled to depart, leaving behind her sheltered existence. In a society where her innocence could render her a pawn in a treacherous game of power and wealth, Mary faces the harsh realities of life. Will these cruelties shatter her last hope of a happily ever after?'Mary Whitcombe' is the captivating second installment in The...

He's ready to hang up his uniform. Until the woman of his dreams spurs a mysterious adventure... The turn of the 19th century. Harry LaCroix yearns to make up for lost time. After spending several years serving in the war in Africa, the English veteran is delighted to reunite with his last living relative and closest confidant. But his plans take an unexpected detour when he falls for a beautiful heiress with a missing fortune.Embarking on his journey to unearth the truth for the young lady, the faithful bachelor unknowingly unleashes a chain of events that could lead to his undoing. But as Harry becomes embroiled in wealthy politics, a vicious rivalry threatens to turn him into a pawn in a jealous game of love. Can the devoted suitor unravel a tangle of lies and relish a newfound future?The Fairmounts is the first book in the captivating romantic fiction series. If you like impassioned characters,...