In the salons of Seaside Society, whispers of scandal follow Miss Vanessa Carter like a shadow. Will the arrival of Viscount Fane bring salvation or further turmoil?

Friends-to-lovers

Second chance

Struggeling artist

Dark secrets

Enchanting viscount

Seaside retreat

Step into the enchanting world of Miss Vanessa Carter, where secrets swirl like the ocean waves at Seaside Society. Seeking a fresh start, Vanessa hides a mysterious past, haunted by the fear of her sins catching up with her. Little did she know that offering guidance to a struggling artist would unravel the carefully woven threads of her hidden identity. As the captivating Lord Fane enters the scene, Vanessa battles the temptation of more than just friendship.

Easton Alden, the artistic Viscount Fane, never planned to extend his stay in Burnham-On-Sea. However, the moment he encounters Vanessa, his world transforms. She becomes the muse he never knew he needed, but complications arise as her secrets unfold. Determined to win her heart, Fane faces dire straits, vowing to clear his name and protect Vanessa's reputation.

Join them on a thrilling journey through the Seaside Society, where love blossoms amid deception. Uncover the truth, explore newfound passions, and witness a tale of self-discovery that culminates in the sweet embrace of true devotion. Will Vanessa and Fane defy the odds stacked against them, or will the waves of destiny wash away their chance at happiness? Dive into a world where love is the ultimate masterpiece, waiting to be unveiled.

It had been the moment Elwood Tyburne, the Earl of Belmont, was dreading for months. Ever since that Brazen Belle and her dastardly, Rake Review had started wreaking havoc upon all of his friends and acquaintances—some of which were wrongly accused—he had been in a state of panic. While Elwood would admit that he was a scoundrel, he didn't care to have the finger of justice pointing directly at him, turning him into some kind of twisted man of prominence, where he couldn't walk down the street without being heckled. He despised the attention, especially when he hadn't done anything—lately. In truth, he'd been doing his best to lay low. He hadn't gone to his favorite gaming hells for weeks, and he had gone so far as to dare to give up his favorite mistress. Unfortunately, it didn't seem that the intrigue was going to die down anytime soon, and it appeared he was about to have additional trouble in one tenacious lady…

Meliah Newton is on the search for the elusive Earl of Belmont. She has a dream to become a respected journalist, just like the Brazen Belle. She's convinced that if she could prove that Lord Belmont is a complete ne'er-do-well, she would finally get the recognition she has been longing to obtain. To her dismay, the man seems to be more of a challenge than she expected, but she has never been the sort to give up easily, and she perseveres, finally cornering the rat in his hole. What she hadn't expected from all this was her flaming attraction to him, nor the way her body melts under his expert touch. She knows he's only trying to seduce her away from him, but its only drawing her closer.

Harlan Mathis is a notorious highwayman, at least, as far as anyone is aware. The gentleman and his gang of revelers strike renewed fear into the heart of travelers on their way to London. In truth, Harlan is a privateer for the Crown, tasked with finding out who is responsible for the threat of rebellion that is causing current unrest. With the death of William IV and the recent advent of Queen Victoria to the throne, he has to ensure a smooth transition for the new monarchy. To do that, he has to put himself in jeopardy. And now he has a lovely captive—possibly a spy—who tempts him at every turn.

Miss Leah Lindquist was on her way to Birmingham to stay with her elder half-brother, a vicar, after the unfortunate passing of her aunt in France. She fears that once she arrived to stay with her new guardian, she will be forced into an unwanted union, so she isn't entirely upset when her public coach is set upon and she is taken hostage by a mysterious, masked stranger. Neither does she intend to remain oblivious about what is going on around her. It isn't long before she realizes that not all is as it seems and she is determined to assist in the cause.

As tensions rise in the country, and the heat between Leah and Harlan steadily mount, will they secure the ending that everyone is hopeful for, or will conspiracy and mutiny rule the day?

Miss Miranda Applegate had vowed that Anthony Gravehill was the only man for her. From the time she was ten years old, until a confirmed spinster at twenty-five, she had held on to her devotion. But when she's invited to the charming countryside of Cumbria to spend the holiday season with her siblings and their families, she reconnects with the crush from her past.

Anthony has emotional wounds from war that have never fully healed, the kind that rival the outward scars he wears. He has found peace at long last, but has never quite forgotten the girl who wrote him countless letters he received on the battlefield, who later continued to help him through the darkest days of his life. He is determined to see her again, if only one last time, but he isn't prepared for the feelings this beautiful woman stirs inside him.

Fleur Davies would do anything to protect the last of her family—her twin brother, Flavian. From fighting a duel in secret, to daring to put her virtue up for auction with the intent to clear a gambling debt, she told herself she was prepared to do whatever was necessary to ensure their survival. However, when she finds herself at the mercy of an intimidating man like Mr. Porter, it isn't fear that courses through her. There is something about those glittering silver eyes that she can't quite ignore…

Drake has lived a life that would make most people cringe. He had been called the Devil with due cause. He never hesitates when it comes to getting what he wants. His past is littered with criminal activity, but he decides to put all that behind him. When he encounters Fleur and her errant brother, he is intrigued. But when she sends him on a merry chase, he finds that he is inexplicably drawn to the raven-haired beauty. For the first time in his life, Drake wants more than revenge.

When they suddenly find themselves at the mercy of the London underground, Drake and Fleur have to become unlikely allies to save her brother's life. But will this fiery attraction be the end of them all?