Lady Forfeits

by Carole Mortimer

Published 1 January 2011
"Lady Diana Copeland has hot-footed it to London to tell her new guardian, Lord Faulkner, exactly what she thinks of his outrageous marriage demands! Well, with her two flighty sisters having run off, no one else is going to do it ... . Surely this magnificent man with a naughty glint in his eye can't be the pompous old fool she was expecting? Inhaling deeply, Diana fights not to get lost in the depths of Lord Faulkner's intoxicating gaze ... or to make the worst forfeit--by agreeing to be the lord's new countess!"--Publisher.

You are cordially invited to the marriage of DARIUS WYNTER, DUKE OF CARLYNE to LADY ARABELLA ST CLAIRE

What is Lady Arabella letting herself in for? Sinister whispers surround the death of Darius’ first wife – could Arabella be in jeopardy? Or will the infamous Duke prove all Society wrong?

One thing’s for sure – after the compromising situation that led to this marriage, Arabella will soon discover the exquisite pleasures of the marriage bed…

The Notorious St Claires Scandal is in their blood


From Innocent Miss to Libertine's Lady!

Everyone knows Lucian St Claire to be one of the wickedest rakes around. His heart is out of reach, but he certainly knows how to charm a lady...

Now the time has come for Lucian to produce an heir - so first he must choose a wife! Young, vivacious and opinionated, Grace Hetherington is definitely not the kind of woman he's looking for.

Yet there's something irresistible about her - and when they're caught in a rather compromising situation, he has no choice but to make her his convenient bride!

The Notorious St Claires


The Rogue's Disgraced Lady

by Carole Mortimer

Published 29 December 2009

Bedded by the Ton's most desirable rake!

Society gossip has kept Lady Juliet Boyd out of the public eye since the suspicious death of her husband. Persuaded to accept an invitation to a summer house party, all she really wants is a quiet life, free from the attentions of any man.

But there she meets the scandalous Sebastian St Claire, who makes her feel things, want things, need things she's never experienced before. Starved of affection, Juliet finds his lovemaking irresistible. But does he really want her - or just the truth behind her disgrace?

The Notorious St Claires


The Lady Confesses

by Carole Mortimer

Published 4 November 2011
"Having run away from home to avoid an unwanted betrothal, Lady Elizabeth Copeland must keep her disguise as an elderly lady's companion at all times. Even when she's called upon to nurse the lady's nephew--who rather infuriatingly happens to be the most incredible-looking man she's ever seen ... Elizabeth yearns to break out of Betsy's drab dresses to reveal that she's of the same blue blood as the rakish Nathaniel. But she must not! Unless Nathaniel gets under her guard, and elicits a confession ..."--Publisher.

Some Like It Wicked

by Carole Mortimer

Published 1 January 2012

Rupert Stirling, Duke of Stratton, has long since acquired the nickname Devil. And with outrageous exploits both in and out of ladies' bedchambers, my, has he earned it!

Risque behavior is beyond Pandora Maybury, widowed Duchess of Wyndwood--although with her dark secret she's far too well acquainted with being the subject of ribald gossip for her liking. If only the Ton knew just how innocent she really was...including Rupert who, after rescuing her from a compromising situation, seems intent on wickedly compromising her himself!


The Lady Gambles

by Carole Mortimer

Published 1 January 2011

GENTLEMEN, SINGING FOR YOUR PLEASURE TONIGHT - MISS CARO MORTON!

Her heart pounding beneath the bright lights of London's most fashionable gambling club, Lady Caroline Copeland nervously steps out from behind the curtain... Eyes scanning the crowd, she's drawn to a devilish-looking gentleman glowering at her from the back of the room.

The intensity of his gaze burns through her disguise, making her throat dry, her cheeks pink. Caro's gambled her reputation to be here, and can't risk letting anyone close enough to expose her secret - no matter how much her body craves to give in...

The Copeland Sisters Flouting convention, flirting with danger...


No. H1149

From plain Jane to society bride!

Brooding Hawk St Claire, Duke of Stourbridge, believes Jane Smith to be a mere servant girl – albeit a remarkably attractive one! So when genteel Miss Jane is wrongly turned out of her home for inappropriate behaviour following their encounter, the Duke takes her in as his ward.

Although Hawk is the first man to make Jane’s pulse race, she knows she cannot risk falling for his devastating charm. A marriage between them would be forbidden – especially if he were to discover the shameful truth about her…

The Notorious St Claires


Not Just a Wallflower

by Carole Mortimer

Published 1 January 2013

Enigmatic beauty Ellie Rosewood is the talk of the ton. Her appointed guardian, Justin, Duke of Royston, has one job – to find Miss Rosewood a husband. But confirmed rake Justin wants Ellie all for himself!

With her coming out a huge success, Ellie is overwhelmed by the attention of London’s most eligible bachelors. She finds an unexpected haven in the company of the arrogant Justin, and he begins to discover there is more to this unworldly wallflower than first appears…


The Players:
Darian Hunter, Duke of Wolfingham: legendary rake and notorious bachelor

Mariah Beecham, Countess of Carlisle: society’s scandalous widow and secret agent of the crown
The Stage:
A notoriously debauched house party
The Scene:
Forced to pose as lovers, Darian and Mariah must work together to stop an assassination plot
The Twist:
As the shocking and oh, so sensual games play out around them the romantic ruse becomes all too real. And the tantalising temptation to indulge their every desire becomes overwhelming…
Dangerous Dukes - Rakes about town


Not Just a Governess

by Carole Mortimer

Published 1 January 2013
Darkly delicious Lord Adam Hawthorne doesn't care a whit for society--especially the tedium of finding a wife. So taking on a new governess for his young daughter shouldn't shake his steely disposition! Except Mrs. Elena Leighton, an enigmatic widow, is a most intriguing addition to the household. What are those ladylike airs and graces beneath her dowdy exterior? Despite great impropriety, Lord Hawthorne is compelled to discover the real Elena--no matter what secrets are unveiled along the way.