Book 1

The Decadent Duke

by Virginia Henley

Published 4 November 2008
The New York Times bestselling author of Notorious

From the New York Times bestselling author comes an epic Regency love story, filled with all the sensuality, glitter, and drama that Virginia Henley?s readers have come to expect. Lady Georgina?s four sisters have all married prominent dukes or earls, and much to her dismay and frustration, she is expected to make an even better match. Georgina?s mother has no doubt who her daughter should marry: Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford. The dull duke does absolutely nothing for Georgina, but despite her best efforts, she finds herself engaged to marry him.

But Georgina cannot deny the passionate sparks between herself and a different man?John Russell, the duke?s younger brother...

The Dark Earl

by Virginia Henley

Published 1 September 2011
Is it about the man… or the manor?

It’s love at first sight for Lady Harriet Hamilton—love with Thomas Anson’s ancestral home, that is. Thomas’s father, the Earl of Lichfield, has gambled away the family’s honor, and now it’s cost them everything at Shugborough Hall. The estate sale is shameful enough for Thomas without some little brat sneaking around his property, but vivacious Harry has caught him sneaking around as well…

When they meet again years later, neither Harry nor Viscount Anson has forgotten their encounter. While Thomas has grown into the exact opposite of his reprobate father, Harry is outspoken, audacious, and now, Thomas must admit, quite a beauty. But he’s committed to restoring the family holdings, not chasing after a wife. If only she wasn’t hurling herself against his principles—and having such a good time doing it…  

The Irish Duke

by Virginia Henley

Published 2 March 2010
Lady Louisa, young daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Bedford, scoffs when Lord Abercorn of Ireland, a child himself, first asks for her hand. And when a fortune-teller predicts she will know an intense and lifelong love, Louisa scoffs again: she will be the mistress of her own destiny. But James Hamilton, heir to the Irish Abercorn dynasty, continues to yearn for the elusive Lady Louisa. And a family scandal throws her reluctantly into his arms ...