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Never let destiny meddle in your romantic affairs...When Lily Bennett became the caretaker of her teenage sister, it came at the expense of her hopes, dreams, and the home she grew up in. Now that her sister is grown and on her own, Lily struggles to find a place to call home. She wants to feel part of a family again and intends to mend the broken relationships with her siblings. That is, until she discovers an unusual timepiece that lands her in Regency England at the feet of one of the most eligible men in society. Unfortunately, he believes that she's crazy. Any attraction Lily feels for the stubborn man is clearly one-sided. Too bad she's stuck with him until she can figure out how to get home.Gabriel Hawthorne, Earl of Rothden, has decided to host one last house party before returning to London for the dreaded season where every simpering chit and money-hungry mother will hover around him like flies. Add to that his sister's hunt for a husband and Gabriel would rather shoot himself than a grouse. Still, it's his duty to find his sister a suitable match, which he'll do after one last bit of respite to shore up his defenses. A respite interrupted when a pretty little wallflower in scandalous clothes lands at his feet claiming to be from the future. He'd turn her over to doctors if she weren't so damned intriguing. Suddenly, all thoughts of London, responsibilities, and simpering debutantes don't seem half as hard as getting Lily to stay with him.But when his ex-mistress arrives unannounced at the house party, she makes every effort to drive a wedge between the fragile bond Gabriel and Lily have forged. If she succeeds, he could lose Lily forever. And if Lily finds a way back to her time, he may have to follow her.Because the Earl of Rothden always gets what he wants. Even when it's a wallflower from the future.Taken by DestinyThe Earl's Timely WallflowerTempting the Reclusive EarlTouching the Hero's Heart

Destiny brought her. He'll fight to keep her.Christian Albury, the Earl of Huntington, prefers his inventions to people. When he discovers that someone is stealing from him, he is forced to leave the comfort of his workshop to investigate the matter. Being highly intelligent has its advantages, but not in the shark-infested waters of a London Season where his social awkwardness makes him an outcast. When he meets a beautiful woman who claims that one of his inventions brought her from the future, Christian does what any self-respecting recluse would-he ignores her request for help and avoids her. A decision he fears left a bad impression on her.Bellamy Bennett just became the new face for a famous perfume company's ad campaigns. Even though modeling isn't as fulfilling as it once was, she's hoping the work will provide the means for the next chapter of her life. But when her sister goes missing, Bellamy rushes to find her, only to end up two hundred years in the past-and in the arms of a handsome but exasperating Earl. He may be the only person who can help her get home. He's also avoiding her. But Bellamy is persistent and the more time she spends with Christian, the deeper her feelings grow for the brilliant but shy man.When Christian's time travel clock is stolen, he discovers a depth to the theft that threatens his entire estate and could keep Bellamy in the nineteenth century forever. And when an old enemy resurfaces to threaten all he holds dear, Christian will discover how much Bellamy means to him and just how far he will go to protect her.Taken by DestinyThe Earl's Timely WallflowerTempting the Reclusive EarlTouching the Hero's Heart

Special Forces prepared him for everything... except the Regency era, and her.Former Navy SEAL Archer Bennett retreated from the world after barely surviving the ambush that left him permanently injured, but the disappearance of his sisters has forced him out of isolation. During his search, he finds an unusual clock that sends him back two hundred years to the Regency era-and to the rescue of a feisty young woman who ignites his desire. But Archer has seen and done too much to inflict his demons on any woman-especially one as beautiful and vibrant as Violet.After years of her mother's neglect, Lady Violet Hawthorne desperately wants a family of her own, but her brother won't let her within a furlong of a suitable gentleman. That changes when she accidentally falls into the arms of a wounded warrior who is unlike anyone she's ever known. He's grumpy, dangerous, and incredibly handsome, even with scars that seem to run deep. One look in those pain-filled eyes and Violet discovers an undeniable attraction that she never expected, and an honorable man worth fighting for. But Archer is determined to keep her at a distance, until she begins to receive mysterious notes that set off his protective instincts.Archer fears the sender may have dishonorable intentions and vows to keep her safe until he can return home. Their desire for each other burns hotter the longer they spend together, but with an unknown man pursuing Violet, Archer must either fight his own demons to win her heart, or return to the future alone.Taken by DestinyThe Earl's Timely WallflowerTempting the Reclusive EarlTouching the Hero's Heart