Lady Perdita Briarwood knows the right man for her when she sees him. Still, she never imagined he would be a grumpy earl with tormented eyes and a penchant for barking at everyone. Drawn to his wounded heart, as she is drawn to all wounded things, Perdita surrenders to the power of his kiss. But can her spirit convince him that life is merry?

The Earl of Hythe is entirely disappointed by the world and the people who populate it. Frankly, after years of trying to fix things, he’s quite finished and ready to retire to the country and live as a hermit. But one final invitation to the Duke of Westleigh’s estate might very well change his life. When he meets Lady Perdita, she sparks a hope within him he fears long snuffed out. But dare he risk allowing his heart to be crushed by the world yet again?

Lady Aurelia Pritchard is too busy to get married! After all, a bluestocking has a great deal to fight for. But her parents insist she have a Season. So, what’s a passionate young lady to do? Approach the Briarwood family for help, of course. And when it’s suggested that she make an extremely long betrothal to the charming, handsome, and oh so tempting Lord Achilles, how can she say no? A long engagement seems perfect. No doubt, she’ll find a way to end it before she marches down the aisle. Yet every moment with Achilles sparks a desire she’d never have believed possible. Can Aurelia learn to lead with her heart instead of her sense of logic?

Lord Achilles Briarwood secretly can’t wait to get married. All his siblings have blissfully happy marriages, and he yearns to find that sort of happiness too. So, when his eccentric mother suggests a betrothal to assist a young lady, he’s more than happy to oblige. After all, Aurelia Pritchard is a vital young lady, and he finds he desires her intensely. A kiss convinces him there’s no point in delaying. So, how can he convince her that an immediate wedding is the best thing for a bluestocking when she seems terribly insistent on avoiding wedlock for as long as possible? With his powers of seduction, can he win her heart and make her his?

Lady Winifred has resigned herself to a life as a spinster. But when her family decides that she must now retire to the country and spend the rest of her days as a nursemaid to her great aunt, Winifred knows she needs at least one adventure in her life. There's plenty of time to live quietly without making a fuss. When it comes to a once in her lifetime experience, who better to seek out than the legendary Lord Ajax? However, when she gets to know him, she cannot deny the way her heart yearns for enduring excitement and maybe a romance that lasts for all time.

Lord Ajax Briarwood is surrounded by people getting married. It's quite shocking and seems to be catching! So, Lady Winifred's suggestion to escape for a bit of pleasure seems just the thing. A master at embracing life, he's happy to give her exactly what she desires. Yet, every kiss with Winifred makes him question everything he's ever wanted. And as he sees the woman behind the spinster, Ajax might have other ideas about their future.