Lord Ratliffe's Daughters Series

Book 1

Marrying the Captain

by Carla Kelly

Published 30 December 2008

THE CAPTAIN AND THE COMMONER

Ever since her father tried to sell her as a mistress to the highest bidder, Eleanor Massie has chosen to live in poverty. Her world changes overnight when Captain Oliver Worthy shows up at her struggling inn. Despite herself, Eleanor is drawn to her handsome guest…

Oliver only planned to stay in Plymouth long enough to report back to Eleanor’s father on his estranged daughter. But Oliver soon senses that he’s been sent under false pretences, and he will do anything to keep this courageous, beautiful woman safe – even marry her!

Book 3

Marrying the Royal Marine

by Carla Kelly

Published 1 January 2010

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling. So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. Under ordinary circumstaces she know this distinguished lieutenant colonel of Marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting--and something more that she's afraid to give a name to. Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes--has she turned from ugly duckling into a beautiful, desirable swan?--Cover p. (4).

The Surgeon's Lady

by Carla Kelly

Published 1 January 2009

As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past. Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince the marriage-shy Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness.

Quills - Trusting The Earl/The Surgeon's Lady/Marrying The Royal Marine

by Carla Kelly

Published 1 August 2018

A Naval Surgeon To Fight For

by Carla Kelly

Published 1 August 2024

Bestselling author Carla Kelly’s Regency series The Channel Fleet continues, and the life-and-death stakes couldn’t be higher for this dashing Naval hero!

Return to her respectable life…

Or take a scandalous path to marriage?

As her snobbish aunt’s companion, penniless vicar’s daughter Jerusha Langley is sent to take a donation to the local Naval hospital. There she meets dashing surgeon Jamie Wilson and embarks on a secret mission—sneaking out to help him care for injured sailors!

With his life in peril, fighting Napoleon, Jamie has never considered taking a wife, yet he’s impressed by Jerusha’s nursing ability—and by her beauty inside and out. Jamie knows she’s risking a scandal by helping him. Can he risk his heart and save her reputation with a marriage offer?