The Hellion Of Drury Lane

Behind the scenes, drama cuts both ways... For Samantha Billings, nothing can go right. Ever since she inherited her father's business as head carpenter for Drury Lane Theatre, she has been fighting off problems from creditors to unending rain. When an inspector of the carpentry guild announces he will stop her work unless she hires a master carpenter, Samantha fears she may lose everything - but she resolves to overcome, one way or another. For Oliver Chow, nothing can go wrong. In London for the first time ever, he is celebrating his new status as a master carpenter and looking for the adventure of a lifetime. When he happens upon a woman carpentress in distress, he is happy to help - even if it is in name alone. Thrown together to thwart the guild's inspector, Samantha and Oliver discover that sometimes, a little drama behind the scenes can have a surprisingly happy outcome. Enjoy this one-hour read from award-winning author Katherine Grant!

When Lucy Montgomery’s long-time nemesis Will Arden, Viscount Wade, challenges her to uncover the identity of the mysterious Phantom of Drury Lane, Lucy can’t say no—but her snooping might just push them both past the point of no return . . .

Everyone knows that a happy marriage begins with a lot of money and one good lie… When Benjamin Preston falls in love with Lady Lydia Deveraux at first sight, his family thinks this is the start of yet another of his failed courtships. Benjamin is almost as surprised as they are when Lydia encourages his attention and even agrees to marry him. His family suspects she is after his newly-inherited ten thousand pounds, but Benjamin holds out hope that at last he has found his true love. Lydia can’t help finding Benjamin attractive. After all, he is handsome, kind, and compassionate. But her heart belongs to Ireland - and to an Irish rebel who died for the cause of freedom. Now Lydia is determined to marry for wealth and political influence so she can help free Ireland from Britain’s rule. Even if that means trapping Benjamin in a loveless marriage. As their courtship progresses, Lydia and Benjamin find themselves caught in a web of lies, plots, and unquenchable lust. The only question is: can they help Ireland without breaking each other’s hearts? This latest installment of The Prestons from award-winning author Katherine Grant works as a standalone or a continuation of the series.

2021 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Winner and finalist for the RSJ Emma Awards and Next Generation Indie Book Awards! What could go wrong when you marry a perfect stranger? Lisbeth Dawes would rather not end up a spinster. After her first fiance leaves her at the altar, she agrees to marry Adrian Hathorne sight-unseen. She doesn’t expect much from her new husband, since he plans to leave for Jamaica within the year, but she does hope for friendship and freedom to pursue her own interests. Adrian Hathorne wants to be above reproach. He doesn’t indulge in any of the usual gentlemanly pursuits, nor does he chase after any women. When his father writes from Jamaica with instructions to marry as soon as possible, he does as asked. It is only after the wedding that he realizes he doesn’t really know how to be a husband - especially not to a bluestocking wife with so many of her own ideas. Divorce is not an option - which means Lisbeth and Adrian need to find common ground before their marriage of convenience goes up in smoke. Just when they have discovered they don’t disagree with each other over everything, another letter arrives from Jamaica with news neither of them expected. News that will test every aspect of their fledgling marriage. “5 Stars - The Husband Plot: A Marriage of Convenience is a lovely historical romance.” - Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review by Michelle Stanley Read this book if you love: marriage of convenience, bluestocking heroine, nerdy heroine, beta heroes, cinnamon roll heroes, strong heroines, strong female main characters, romances set in England, romances set in London, feminist romances, feminist historical romances, historical romances, award-winning romance, romances with ballrooms, romances with garden trysts, steamy historical romance, sexy historical romance, interracial romance, interracial historical romance, interracial regency romance, antiracist romance, arranged marriage romance, fake relationship romance, virgin hero, virgin hero historical romance, opposites attract, opposites attract historical romance, romance in libraries, romance with book lovers

Is love worth giving a second chance? Six years ago, Amy Lamplugh decided not to elope with Nate Preston. Ever since, she has been working hard to convince herself she was right to choose her family over Nate. Now, Nate is back. After an illustrious career as a naval captain, he faces a court martial for disobeying orders while fighting the slave trade. He accepts an invitation to await the trial at a country estate outside of Portsmouth - and discovers he is suddenly neighbors with Amy. Nate is shocked to find that Amy didn’t end up marrying someone rich and titled. Instead, she is a glorified companion to her younger sister - and is clearly battling some unnamed illness. Thrown together by circumstances outside their control, Nate and Amy try to be friends. Soon, it becomes clear that their feelings for each other never died. Do they dare risk their hearts again? Has anything changed, or are they destined for heartbreak once more? Jump into the award-winning Prestons series with this installment, which works as a standalone!

On this road trip, one bed is never enough… For Double and Mary Shayler, a road trip to London should be the perfect holiday away from Northfield Hall. Married for 25 years, they are on their way to visit their son and get some much-needed quality time. The only trouble is that Mary is mad at Double. Still. And as much as he tries to apologize, he only seems to make things worse instead of better. As they get farther and farther away from the comfort of their home, Mary and Double have to face the fears swirling behind their every interaction: do they still love each other enough to stay together? Enjoy this one-hour read from award-winning author Katherine Grant!

They are writing their love story one letter at a time… Louisa Hoggart is about to leave Northfield Hall. Her charge, Miss Caroline Preston, is fully grown and hardly needs a governess anymore. Even more exciting, Louisa plans to move to London as a children’s author. She just has one major task left: help Miss Preston host her first house party. Opera singer Elena Zilio accepts her invitation to the Northfield Hall house party for the free room and board. She also hopes to find a new protector for herself and her eight-year-old daughter. When she hears Louisa Hoggart will be at the party, she is excited to reconnect with an old acquaintance. It doesn’t take long for sparks to fly between the two women. Yet what Louisa recognizes as attraction, Elena labels as friendship. Armed with nothing but her pen and big dreams for the future, can Louisa convince Elena to take a chance on the feelings swirling between them? Enjoy this one-hour epistolary novella from award-winning author Katherine Grant!

No good deed goes unkissed… Spencer Chow’s life at Northfield Hall is simple. He lives with his family, works at the Northfield Hall carpentry shop, and eats delicious meals at the dining hall. Until one day, he stumbles across a sobbing newcomer Harriet Hill - and changes the course of his life with one good deed. Harriet Hill is determined to make her new life at Northfield Hall work. When Spencer Chow helps her find a new position - instead of turning her out on the street - Harriet decides to return the favor. Even if the only thing she has to offer the inscrutable Mr. Chow are kissing lessons. With secrets from her past threatening to emerge, Harriet and Spencer are both surprised by how a simple attraction can grow into complicated feelings. Enjoy this one-hour read from award-winning author Katherine Grant!