The
Angel of an Astronomer
The
Heirs of the Aristocracy Book 1
by
Linda Rae Sande
Genre:
Early Victorian Historical Romance
’Tis
the season for falling snow and falling stars... but falling in love?
George,
Viscount Hexham, is quite literally thunderstruck when he meets Lady
Anne in the park, and he can’t get her off his mind. Her brother,
Gabe, is happy to act as a matchmaker, never once mentioning he might
already be acting on behalf of the other side. Can two who are so
perfectly matched end up married before Anne must endure her first
Season in London?
Meanwhile,
when a neighbor appears to be spying on George’s twin sister
through the telescope in his garden observatory, an incensed Lady
Angelica is determined to give him a piece of her mind. Sir Benjamin
may end up with her heart as well, as mistletoe and moonlight work
their magic in The Angel of an Astronomer.
The
Puzzle of a Bastard
The
Heirs of the Aristocracy Book 2
Sometimes
the perfect person is right under your nose!
An
expert in pottery restoration, Frances Longworth spends her days in
the basement of a museum, applying her skills to damaged artifacts so
they can be put on display. If only she didn’t have to constantly
prove herself to men who expect her to be a man.
The
bastard son of an earl, Gabe Wellingham eschews a life of leisure by
accepting a position at the same museum as an archivist, cataloguing
Ancient Greek artifacts. He has no qualms about a woman reassembling
the latest arrival from an archaeological expedition. He does find
her manner rather prickly, however. Annoying, defensive, and far too
uptight for his tastes.
So
why does he feel the need to pull the pins from her too-tight bun and
kiss her senseless?
Having
just returned to London after a lengthy absence, James Burroughs
seeks a quiet place to stay. With the rest of her extended family
gone for the holiday, childhood friend Emily Grandby offers him a
room at the estate. Secretly grieving the loss of the man she might
have married, she never imagines his desire for a perfectly quiet
life might also include her.
But
then, neither does he in The Puzzle of a Bastard.
The
Choice of a Cavalier
The
Heirs of the Aristocracy Book 3
Following
in his father’s footsteps, Thomas Grandby has made a name for
himself in the world of investments and wealth. He’s managed to
avoid the Marriage Mart—for the most part—but constant reminders
of his age have him thinking 1839 might be the year he takes a bride.
If only Lady Victoria seemed as interested in him as she is in
horses. Her green-eyes, jet black hair, and slight limp have him
positively mesmerized.
Meanwhile,
when Christopher, Earl of Haddon, nearly impales Juliet Comber with
his foil and then falls and bumps his head, he insists she take
revenge on his person. Her punch in his gut has him doubling-over—and
falling heels-over-head in love with her. The daughter of an equine
expert has no interest in marrying him, though. Doesn’t he know his
age and reputation as a pompous ass are a suitor’s least attractive
traits?
These
bachelors are about to learn they don't have much of a chance when
they try to come between and a girl and her horse in The Choice of a
Cavalier! Or do they?
The
Bargain of a Baroness
The
Heirs of the Aristocracy Book 4
Separated
by fate. Bound by a bargain. Is there any hope for a second chance
love?
When
his one true love marries another man, Graham Wellingham abandoned
his hopes of romance to pour his attention into business. His
hardened heart has left him immune to the charms of wealthy
socialites… but he hasn’t forgotten the promise he made to his
love Hannah all those years ago.
Hannah
Simpson Harrington has straddled two conflicting words her entire
life. Once married to a future earl after her dream husband never
proposed, his untimely death has left her a dowager with a
too-mature-for-his-own-good sixteen-year-old son. But when she and
Graham stumble upon a second chance for love, the possibility of a
fairy-tale happy ending hovers just beyond their reach.
Meanwhile,
a mysterious young woman captures the attention of Hannah’s twin
brother Henry. There’s only one problem – a relationship between
a housemaid and the grandson of a duke is forbidden. But Harry holds
a glimmer of hope… and he’s willing to take a scandalous risk for
the sake of love.
The
Jewel of an Earl’s Heir
The
Heirs of the Aristocracy Book 5
Alexander,
heir to the Everly earldom, has just discovered he’s color blind.
The malady explains why he didn’t do well in his natural science
classes at Cambridge. What’s worse is it impairs his ability to
choose gemstones for the jewelry he creates. If only he had a second
pair of eyes that could correctly identify colors. The beguiling gray
eyes—or are those green?— belonging to the daughter of a renown
jeweler are only a temporary fix. He’s too young to marry, and
besides, who wants a man who can’t see colors correctly?
Margaret
spends her days assisting her father in the creation of jewelry for
the wealthy. Her knowledge of gemstones is gleaned from years of
watching him work and dealing with gem merchants. Although she’s
old enough to be out in Society, embarrassment over her withered arm
keeps her in the shop. What’s she to do when her latest client
insists she attend a ball? He can secure an invitation and has
promised her two dances, but is it worth being subjected to the
censure and gossip her arm is sure to elicit? Or the wrath of the gem
merchant to whom her father owes so much? His proposal might solve
the debt issue, but at what price to her?
Meanwhile,
their impending wedding anniversary has Alexander’s parents
reacting in much different ways. Middle age has Harold remembering
his youth and fearing his mortality while Stella isn’t ready to
succumb to the preconceived notions of what it is to be a matron with
grown children. Their solution may require they meet in the middle—of
a bed.
A
self-described nerd and lover of science, Linda Rae spent many years
as a published technical
writer specializing in 3D graphics
workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include
SHREK and SHREK 2). Getting lost in the rabbit holes of research has
resulted in historical romances set in the Regency-era as well as
Ancient Greece. A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently
be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any fish,
she follows the San Jose Sharks. She is a member of Novelists, Inc.
(NINC) and makes her home in Cody, Wyoming.
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