A fallen lady must rise above her disgrace. A lady with limited options. A gentleman left without a choice. Could two souls forced together find it in their hearts to forgive one another?Vivian Wescott was once a debutante who won the affection of the most sought-after bachelor in London. However, her family’s fall from grace forced her into a life of servitude. With what remained of her pride, Vivian eagerly arrived in Scotland to begin her position as a governess. Only to discover her new employer was her ex-betrothed. A gentleman who had thrown her over, yet still held her heart within his grasp. Could Vivian ever forgive how he had abandoned her when she needed him the most?Maximilian Courtland led his life following the demands of a strict society. However, chaos had descended on his life. The bitter ending to his betrothal didn’t compare to the heartache of losing his cousin. Now pressed with raising two young children, he must rely on the governess his sister hired. Not any governess, but the very lady who betrayed him. Would Max discover the truth of Vivian’s love before it was too late?Max ended their betrothal because of a rumor. He now protects Vivian from another rumor that would destroy her reputation. Would the truth ever prevail? Or would the lies forever keep them apart?The Fallen Governess is the first book in Laura A. Barnes’s False Rumors series. If you love second chance romances, then you’ll love how Vivian and Maximilian overcome the deceit of others with the strength of their love.Indulge in The Fallen Governess

Please Note: This is an expanded version of a very similar book published under the title His Lordship's Vow...
Bereft of beauty as well as fortune, the exceedingly plain Miss Jane Featherstone has failed to attract any suitor during her three Seasons. Rather than be a burden to her brother and his obnoxious wife, Miss Featherstone vows to accept the first man who asks—even though she's always worshipped a lord who's far above her touch. . .
Lord Slade must marry an heiress in order to honor the deathbed vow he made to his father, and he needs Miss Featherstone's help in wooing her beautiful cousin. After her initial anger, Miss Featherstone agrees to his scheme, telling him she's doing so because she admires his Parliamentary record of humanitarian legislation and his reverence for truth. But the more he's with the two cousins, the more attracted he becomes to Miss Featherstone. What's a man of his word to do? Break a vow to a beloved father—or follow his heart with Miss Featherstone?

One Fine May…Furious that his son was featured in the notorious Rake Review column, Evander Beauclerk’s stickler father issues an ultimatum: give up his dissolute ways and marry a respectable woman by the end of the month, or the family fortune will go to his dimwitted cousin. Vander knows plenty of courtesans and opera dancers, but only one respectable woman, and that’s his best friend’s little sister, Lady Leticia Daughtrey. Desperate, he asks Letty to help him find a suitable bride.He'll look and see…For one heartbreaking moment, Letty thought Vander was asking her to marry him. The notion isn’t so far-fetched—after two men issued competing proposals in the middle of a crowded ballroom, the bachelors of London have developed a newfound appreciation for the girl they’d always taken for granted.And he will know their love was meant to be…Now, not only does Letty have to figure out which of her own suitors to marry, she’s tasked with finding a bride for the man she’s pined after for years. But Letty isn’t going down without a fight. If she’s going to help Vander, he can bloody well help her, too. And how can she choose which man should share her bed for the rest of her life if she’s never even had a proper kiss? Letty and Vander’s tutorials quickly go from illustratory to incendiary. Which is just how Letty wants it. Because…One Fine May, he’s gonna want her for his girl!One Fine May is a steamy Regency romance in the Rake Review series. If you enjoy watching some of London's most notorious scoundrels getting raked over the coals, then be sure to collect all twelve bachelors in The Rake Review!

Is he a thief or the man of my dreams? And am I willing to give up everything to be with him?Charlotte has just returned disappointed from her first season in London: None of the men there caught her interest. But when she returns to her family’s country estate, she finds herself drawn to the new footman. Caught between fighting the emotion and giving in, Charlotte also has to figure out whether James is the person who has been stealing from her family.James is more than a little annoyed when the duke’s eldest daughter seems to be attracted to him: It is not what he needs for his first undercover assignment as a Bow Street Runner. All he wants is to close the case quickly and prove his worth. But the more he gets to know Charlotte, the more drawn to her he becomes himself.But how will she react when she learns of his true identity?If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this novella might be for you.Falling for a Footman is the second book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance about lust, believing in yourself, and love with a happy ever after.

? A swoon-worthy nobleman with a dark past? A debutante with a flawless reputation? A compromising embrace? A close-knit, meddling family? Sweet Regency romance!From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal and her daughter comes the first novel in their beloved Regency series featuring the “outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing” Chase family.Lady Alexandra Chase has always liked being the perfect daughter, thank you very much. Why would she bother chafing against society’s restrictions when instead she could be basking in the warm glow of its approval? But when her brother’s best friend—and secret obsession—returns from a long spell abroad, she begins losing interest in the suitable young lord she’s expected to marry. Suddenly, family duty and a flawless reputation seem less important than the chance, however slight, that her girlhood crush might notice her now that she’s all grown up…Tristan Nesbitt has done some growing up himself over the last few years, what with moving across oceans, inheriting a title, and facing a devastating scandal. But through it all, he’s never forgotten the Chases, the closest thing he had to a family back in his school days. When his old friend Griffin Chase requests a favor, he’s happy to oblige, as long as he can maintain enough distance from the family that his infamous past won’t tarnish their good name. Unfortunately, one Chase seems intent on getting much closer to him than she should…PLEASE NOTE: This SWEET & CLEAN book was formerly titled “Alexandra.” It is an alternate version of the steamy romance “Tempt Me at Midnight” by Lauren Royal.Book DetailsA complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers!Series: Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency, Book 1Style: Sweet historical romanceLength: 100,000 words (about 400 standard pages)Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveawayClean Read: No offensive language or explicit content** If you’d prefer to read a steamy version of this series, look for “Tempt Me at Midnight” by Lauren Royal.Reviews“Captivating historical romance. Romance readers of all ages will love Lauren Royal & Devon Royal’s books!”—Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author“…the beguiling start to a new trilogy featuring the Chase sisters.”—Booklist“...fascinating period details, delightfully conventional and unconventional characters, and a mystery that must be resolved. Run, don’t walk, to get your copy today!”—LoveRomances.comConnecting BooksWhile How the Marquess Was Won can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon’s books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence:Sweet Chase BridesThe Earl’s Unsuitable BrideThe Marquess’s Scottish BrideThe Laird’s Fairytale BrideThe Duke’s Reluctant BrideThe Viscount’s Wallflower BrideThe Baron’s Inconvenient BrideThe Gentleman’s Scandalous BrideThe Cavalier's Christmas BrideA Chase Brides Christmas (A Family Reunion)Alice BetrothedSweet Chase Brides: The RegencyHow the Marquess was WonHow Do Earls Fall in Love?How I Spent My London SeasonHow the Duke Ruined ChristmasSpecially Priced Boxed SetsSweet Chase Brides Boxed Set One: The ChasesSweet Chase Brides Boxed Set Two: The AshcroftsSweet Chase Brides: The Complete Regency Trilogy