The Victorians

No gentler time. No sweeter love

This series is complete. Boxed set coming soon

Keeping Katerina

Devin's Dilemma
The 1840s: a time of increasing social awareness, particularly for progressive cotton mill owner Adrian Bennett and his son Christopher.

One social issue Christopher has never considered is violence against women. A Robert Browning poem and a chance encounter with Katerina Valentino change everything.

Katerina fears for her life because of her father's violent behavior. When Christopher is entranced by the delicate, dark-haired beauty, he decides to rescue her - by marrying her.
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But Katerina's years of abuse have left her physically and emotionally scarred, threatening the newlyweds' happiness. Is Christopher's tender affection enough to help heal Katerina's broken spirit?
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★★★★★ - "This book was wonderful. Well written and finished nicely. The author addresses a serious issue in a way that allows you to respect the heroine... Lovely."

★★★★★ - "I love historical romances, and Keeping Katerina is one of the best I have ever read. Not only was the story line engaging, but it held an air of originality that is sorely lacking in most publications today."
Brighton, England, 1856.

For young solicitor-at-law Devin Bennett, building his career is his foremost goal. Love and the future are far from his thoughts.
The last thing he expects is Harry. Lady's maid and chaperone to his client's daughter, Harry is an intense, intelligent and interesting girl Devin can't stop dreaming about.
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But Devin is aware Harry is hiding something from him; something that might tear them apart and whisk Harry off to the far side of the world.
From the sea-swept beauty of Brighton to exotic Bombay, the Bennett family saga continues in another tale of love beyond the limits of injustice.

★★★★★ - The story was well written and the storyline well defined. The author drew the reader in and kept our interest throughout the story as well as allowing us to experience her characters many emotions. The story had intrigue, suspense, discoveries, betrayal, sexual, love, and a happily ever after.

★★★★★ - Devin's Dilemma is not just a love story—it's a beautiful and sometimes heart wrenching tale of survival and hope. ​
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Colin's Conundrum

Colin Butler, Lord Gelroy, is in deep trouble. Years of hard work and frugal living have finally failed, leaving his troubled estate on the brink of disaster. A last-ditch effort to stay out of debtor’s prison finds him walking the long road to London.

Daisy Grainger, an innkeeper’s daughter in a small town, looks for nothing more than to live a comfortable life—away from the man her father has been trying to convince her to marry. When she finds a mysterious stranger walking along the road, she feels an immediate draw.
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Instant attraction turns to complications when a series of misunderstandings leaves the couple married, consummated and trapped. Can Colin and Daisy work together to bring hope in the darkest of situations? Or will the unlikely couple meet a rocky end?

★★★★★ - This story has romance, friendship, family, mystery, and emotion. It offers surprises, causes worry, and gives you hope. There's room for tears and giggles. It's definitely an enjoyable read, especially if you love historical fiction or period stories, like I do.