The Duke's Estates
4 primary works • 6 total works
Book 1
Fans of Bridgerton will fall in love with this sparkling Regency romance from bestselling author Jane Ashford featuring:A duke accustomed to getting his own wayA lady determined to teach him a thing or two about loveDelicious opposites-attract romanceGlittering detail and banterFirst in a new series!James Cantrell, the new Duke of Tereford, has inherited a dukedom in disarray and is overwhelmed by his unaccustomed responsibilities. Then he gets an idea. Cecelia Vainsmede served as liaison between James and her father, and she knows a great deal about business matters, his own in particular. She's also quite pretty. Ever the pragmatist, he suggests a marriage of convenience.
Cecelia has always been good at working with James, but she doesn't understand how he can be so obtuse. He clearly doesn't realize that he's the duke she's always wished for, or that his offer is an insult. But when a German prince arrives in London and immediately sets out to woo Cecelia, James will have to come to terms with what he really feels for her. Is running away worth the cost of losing her, or will the duke dare to win her once and for all?
Praise for Jane Ashford's historical romances:
"Humor, drama, mystery, romance, intrigue, and a surprising ending. I can't wait to read the other books in the series."—Harlequin Junkie Top Pick for How to Cross a Marquess
"[A]n irresistibly sweet literary confection."—Booklist for Earl to the Rescue
"Filled with wit and charm."—Fresh Fiction for Nothing Like a Duke
Book 4
Fans of Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer won't want to miss this sparkling Regency romance series from bestselling author Jane Ashford. Prepare to waltz into a delightfully detailed historical world featuring:
A tenacious lady who wants to forge her own path
A guarded marquess with a troubled past
An unresolved mystery that brings them together
And a love stronger than anything that might want to keep them apart
Charlotte Deeping needs something to keep her occupied now that she's back home after her first London season. She misses solving local intrigues with her school friends, but they've all gone off and gotten married. Then Laurence Lindley, the Marquess of Glendarvon, comes for a visit, and drops a mystery right into her lap.
When Charlotte's brother makes her promise not to interrogate the marquess, she agrees. But that only means she'll have to find more subtle ways to learn about the mysterious marquess and his past. The more time they spend together, the closer Charlotte gets to finding answers, and to Laurence. That is, until Charlotte's digging rouses an old vendetta and Laurence has to delve into his own history to help the young lady he's come to love.
Praise for Jane Ashford's Regency romances:
"Complex characters, subtle romance, and all the sparkling wit and flirtatious banter of a Georgette Heyer novel."-Publishers Weekly for A Duke Too Far
"Required reading for fans of cleverly conceived, smartly written Regency historical romances."-Booklist for The Duke Knows Best
"An effervescent Regency romantic mystery."-Kirkus Reviews for A Duke Too Far
Book 5
What's a lady to do when the man standing in her way might also be the man of her dreams?
Henry Deeping and Kate Meacham seem to clash every time they meet. Kate is frustrated by the change in her status following the death of her grandfather, a legendary figure in diplomatic circles. As a lone single woman, she is now effectively nobody, even though she knows everyone and has made important contributions to diplomacy in the past. Henry, just joining the Foreign Office, is wondering how to make his mark.
They agree to an exchange-Henry will serve as Kate's escort to important events to which she is no longer invited, and Kate will introduce him to the important people she knows so well. But when they spot a foreign agent they thought had been apprehended, they decide to investigate on their own, enlisting a motley group of friends and relying on each other to uncover the truth...
Praise for A Duke Too Far:
"An effervescent Regency romantic mystery."-Kirkus Reviews
"Superbly executed...a daringly different kind of Regency historical."-Booklist
"Complex characters, subtle romance, and all the sparkling wit and flirtatious banter of a Georgette Heyer novel."-Publishers Weekly
Book 6
How can they stay rivals when they're falling in love?
As children of the two most prominent families in town, Gavin Keighley and Rose Denholme have been enemies their whole lives. When the Duke and Duchess of Tereford come to town to get their estate in order, they invite Gavin, Rose, and their families for a visit to settle the feud once and for all. But as jealousy takes root, all the town families begin to compete for the attention of the duke and duchess, forcing Gavin and Rose to choose between fighting for their family interests or fighting for the love that's blossoming between them.
Praise for Jane Ashford's sparkling Regency romance:
"Impossible to put down… The story crackles with clever dialogue and humorous scenes." —Historical Novel Society for The Duke Who Loved Me
"An irresistibly sweet literary confection." —Booklist for Earl to the Rescue
"Complex characters, subtle romance, and all the sparkling wit and flirtatious banter of a Georgette Heyer novel." —Publishers Weekly for A Duke Too Far
Fans of Mary Balogh, Ella Quinn, and Bridgerton will fall in love with the charismatic characters and glittering detail of Jane Ashford's bestselling Regency romances:A reluctant duke flees from his new roleA wild lady yearns to escape her family's strict rulesThey meet, and find refuge in each otherThe missing Earl of Ferrington doesn't want to be found…
At the end of the London season, Harriet Finch reluctantly returns to her wealthy grandfather's country house. His rigid opinions for how she should live and whom she should marry sparks Harriet's rebelliousness. Yearning to reclaim her freedom, Harriet goes for a long walk and a handsome rogue from the nearby Travelers camp catches her eye.
Little does she know, the rugged traveler she's flirting with is Jonathan "Jack" Frederick Merrill, the missing Earl of Ferrington in disguise. Will Jack tell Harriet the truth about who he is for the sake their blossoming relationship? Or will he keep his distance altogether? Time is running out, and the earl can't hide forever…
Praise for Jane Ashford's romances:
"Impossible to put down… The story crackles with clever dialogue and humorous scenes."—Historical Novel Society for The Duke Who Loved Me
"An irresistibly sweet literary confection."—Booklist for Earl to the Rescue
"Complex characters, subtle romance, and all the sparkling wit and flirtatious banter of a Georgette Heyer novel."—Publishers Weekly for A Duke Too Far
Jane Ashford brings you straight to the English countryside in her newest Regency romance. Perfect for readers of Mary Balogh, Ella Quinn, and fans of Bridgerton, this historical romance features:
A young woman trying to do the right thing
An earl's son whose clumsiness is their downfall
A scandal that turns the haute ton upside down
The undeniable spark that transforms a blunder into a tender connection
Sarah Moran's attempt to save Kenver Pendrennon-the heir of an earl-as he slips off the Cornwall cliffs sends them both into each other's arms and into the sea. Now, marriage may be the only option to keep a scandal at bay. But what started as a terrible mistake may be exactly what both of them needs...
Praise for Jane Ashford:
"[A]n irresistibly sweet literary confection"-Booklist for Earl to the Rescue
"A comic delight. Highly recommended to Regency lovers."-Historical Novel Society for Lord Sebastian's Secret
"Graced with lively wit, excellent period detail, and appealing protagonists."-Library Journal for Heir to the Duke