Lulia Vasile is the daughter of a Romany princess and an Earl’s second son. She grew up playing roles in a traveling theater, performing at county fairs, and has dabbled in fortune telling. She makes no apologies for who she is, and lives life as she pleases. Finley Prescott, the Duke of Clare, doesn't leave his townhouse unless it's necessary. He has responsibilities and people who depend on him. All he wants is to disappear from the world. He doesn’t do well in large gatherings and lacks social graces. Fin and Lulia have a history. One that neither one has forgotten. When they meet again they are drawn together. After that chance meeting they share a magical kiss. Along the way they discover that sometimes the one thing a person needs isn’t what they would expect.
Have you ever dreamed of a Christmas wedding? Spinsterhood has never looked so good, but unfortunately even that won’t save Lady Juliette Brooks. Her father’s arranged a betrothal for her to a brute of a man. She has one choice left—force the Duke of Kissinger to honor a long ago promise to save her. Grayson Abbot, the Duke of Kissinger, does not want to marry Lady Juliette. He doesn’t want to marry anyone. But he did make her a promise, and he doesn’t go back on his word… So he reluctantly agrees to run away with her. They set off on an adventure during the Christmastide season. As they race to Scotland they experience delays, cold weather, and a friendship they’d almost forgotten about. Will Juliette finally find out what it’s like to be kissed, and in return, win the duke’s heart?
Bundled together for the first time read the first three Connected by a Kiss books by Dawn Brower in one place! A Wallflower's Christmas Kiss: Have you ever dreamed of a Christmas wedding? Spinsterhood has never looked so good, but unfortunately even that won't save Lady Juliette Brooks. Her father's arranged a betrothal for her to a brute of a man. She has one choice left—force the Duke of Kissinger to honor a long ago promise to save her. Grayson Abbot, the Duke of Kissinger, does not want to marry Lady Juliette. He doesn't want to marry anyone. But he did make her a promise, and he doesn't go back on his word… So he reluctantly agrees to run away with her. They set off on an adventure during the Christmastide season. As they race to Scotland they experience delays, cold weather, and a friendship they'd almost forgotten about. Will Juliette finally find out what it's like to be kissed, and in return, win the duke's heart? A Gypsy's Christmas Kiss: Lulia Vasile is the daughter of a Romany princess and an Earl's second son. She grew up playing roles in a traveling theater, performing at county fairs, and has dabbled in fortune telling. She makes no apologies for who she is, and lives life as she pleases. Finley Prescott, the Duke of Clare, doesn't leave his townhouse unless it's necessary. He has responsibilities and people who depend on him. All he wants is to disappear from the world. He doesn't do well in large gatherings and lacks social graces. Fin and Lulia have a history. One that neither one has forgotten. When they meet again they are drawn together. After that chance meeting they share a magical kiss. Along the way they discover that sometimes the one thing a person needs isn't what they would expect. A Vixen's Christmas Kiss: Lady Noelle Abbot is returning home for the Christmastide season after months at a school for unmarriageable ladies. Everything that can go wrong, does. She finds herself stranded at an inn while a storm rages outside, and then the one man she hoped never to see again walks inside. Asher Prescott, the Marquess of Daventry should be in London with his family. Instead he finds himself at a secluded inn. To make things worse…the vixen he's always found vexing and desirable is a guest as well. What happens will change both their lives. One kiss, one magical season, and two hearts that cannot fight fate.
Lady Rosella Prescott has loved one man her entire life. He has never seen her as anything but a friend, or worse a little sister. Nothing she does changes that, and she's tried everything. Which makes her think she's a hellion, and perhaps in some ways she is. But in her mind, she's his hellion. If only he would actually look at her to see it. Lucian Abbot, the Marquess of Kistleton has desired Rosella since he first noticed she'd grown up. But how could he want his closest friend's sister with such scandalous intentions? He suppresses his feelings until one night he can no longer ignore what is in front of him. The magic of Christmas, and a wish for love bring them together. At the end of one long night they have a decision to make: between love and loyalty.
Lady Noelle Abbot is returning home for the Christmastide season after months at a school for unmarriageable ladies. Everything that can go wrong, does. She finds herself stranded at an inn while a storm rages outside, and then the one man she hoped never to see again walks inside. Asher Prescott, the Marquess of Daventry should be in London with his family. Instead he finds himself at a secluded inn. To make things worse…the vixen he’s always found vexing and desirable is a guest as well. What happens will change both their lives. One kiss, one magical season, and two hearts that cannot fight fate.
In the aftermath of scandal, Claudia Akford emerges from a torturous marriage, her spirit unbroken. Now a widow, she's determined to reclaim her place in society and assert her independence. However, temptation takes form in the enigmatic Lord Shillington. Possessing a blend of kindness and strength, his striking handsomeness threatens to breach the defenses Claudia has meticulously built. She's willing to indulge in passion, but his desires transcend her boundaries. For Henry Shillington, the allure of Lady Claudia Akford is irresistible, despite her notorious reputation. Drawn to her kind heart, intellect, and captivating wit, he envisions a future entwined with hers. Yet, the more his feelings deepen, the more Claudia resists, bound by her own reservations. His intentions are noble, but he's met with her resistance – and being merely a clandestine lover isn't his aspiration. Amidst the echoes of old wounds, a scandal that refuses to fade, and societal constraints, can two souls scarred by life's tribulations find the courage to defy conventions and seize the love they both yearn for?
Samuel Noble was born after his father had been tried and executed for being a witch. His mother fled Scotland with Samuel's uncle Daniel. He was raised with the last name of Noble, but in truth he was the son of Baron Niall Dalais. Now over thirty years later, with a new king, he decides to attempt to reclaim his title and lands. He wants to restore the Dalais name and attempt to erase the taint of witchcraft from his family history. The king agrees on one condition: he must marry a bride of the king's choosing. Temperance Warren is the bastard daughter of an earl. She has no prospects, and no real future. Her father petitions the king to choose a husband for her. She has no choice and is forced to agree to the match. There is no reason to expect anything good from the man the king orders her to marry. He is the son of a convicted with. How could anything ever be all right for her again? Samuel and Temperance are both uncertain about their lives, but if they're willing, they might find that they are allies and not enemies. They just have to learn how to trust each other, and the feelings growing between them.
In the aftermath of a seafaring tragedy, a resilient American woman and a scarred English captain form an unexpected alliance, battling their pasts and their hearts as they navigate the uncharted waters of love and healing in Regency-era England. Longing to mend her shattered life in America after a haunting ordeal aboard the Black Dawn that claimed her father's life, Miss Prudence Drake is determined to avoid another encounter with pirates, even if the captivating and principled Captain Jasper Blackmore stirs unfamiliar emotions within her. Haunted by his own scars, both physical and emotional, and scarred by lost love in the aftermath of war, Captain Jasper Blackmore seeks new horizons far from England's shores. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he becomes the rescuer of a spirited American woman. Bound by duty to ensure her safety, Jasper finds himself guarding against the vulnerability Prudence awakens in him. As their hearts clash with the plans they've meticulously laid, Prudence and Jasper confront a choice: to embrace an uncertain future together or to relinquish the tender bond forming between them. Amidst the tides of passion and duty, will they surrender to a love that defies the odds?
Lady Portia North is in love with her brother's friend. She fell in love with him when she first met him years earlier and hasn't been able to set those feelings aside. He's always been kind to her, but nothing remotely amorous. She's already had three seasons, and turned down several proposals. If she doesn't let go of her dream of the Earl of Lyonsdale, she'll end up a spinster. Harrison Brooks, the Earl of Lyonsdale is tired. He no longer wants to be the rogue the ton expects him to be, and he certainly has no wish to spend his nights with all the different women offering themselves to him. They hold no appeal to him, and haven't for quite some time. There is one lady he desires, but she isn't one that he can have for one night and abandon. If he did her brother would certainly thrash him or more… No, he can't have Portia, though he wants her more than he's ever desired any woman. One night they're stranded together, and the passion they've both held at bay comes crashing over them. It is a night Portia will never forget, but is it enough for her to finally dissolve her love for the earl or will he instead demand that she be his forever.
Eden Barrett, the Countess of Moreland, is a young widow. Her foolish husband died in a duel, after having an affair with her closest friend. With one affair her entire life changed. Having freedom for the first time in her life she embraces it. Roslyn, her sister by marriage, is about to debut and Eden is her chaperone, and she’s determined to aid her to find a husband that won’t disappoint her. Maxwell Holden, the Duke of Carrington has decided it is time to find himself a wife. He has a list of requirements and Lady Roslyn Barrett is the perfect candidate. There is only one problem: her chaperone. Something about her is oddly familiar, and he’s more drawn to the young widow than he likes. The more time he spends with her, the more he can’t stay away. Eden is determined never to marry again. Especially to the Duke of Carrington. She has a secret though and if he discovers it everything will change. They’ve met before, and she’s determined he never realizes exactly how they’re acquainted. Secrets don’t stay buried though, and this one is about to come to the light…
