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Exiled for most of his youth, Lord Zavier Fagean returns to seek revenge on the woman who ruined his life. After setting his estate's business in order, Zavier heads to London to stalk his nemesis and devise a plot to wreak havoc in her life. As Zavier considers his options, he decides to cause distress and humiliation to his enemy by ruining her daughter.Lady Isabelle Beaumont is a debutant caught up in her mother's plans to find her a husband and is ripe for the picking. Much to her mother's horror, Zavier inserts himself into Isabelle's life. As the worldly and handsome man enthrals her, Isabelle's ruination is all too easy. Consequences Zavier had never considered emerge, and he tricks Isabelle into marrying him. A visit from Zavier's sisters causes dissent and ruins Zavier's plan to sweet-talk his wife. Can Isabelle and Zavier beat the odds and make their forced marriage work, or has the interference from outside forces doomed them to failure?

When Eloise's secret betrothal falls through, an unexpected suitor steps forward. Married in name only, Eloise waits years for Simon to return from fighting the French General. Honouring Simon's request, Eloise lives at the Jenkinson Manor house, but her nemesis, Harriet, causes disruption and starts rumours harming Eloise. Following an indecent proposal by her brother-in-law, Eloise flees the house and returns home.Months later, the staff alerts Eloise of Simon's return. Urged by the servants, Eloise abducts her husband and whisks him off to the country to recuperate. When Simon's parents visit, her Mother-in-law ignores Eloise's request to come without Hugh and Harriet, and the couple's delusional behaviour becomes evident. After tragedy strikes, Simon deserts Eloise, and once again, she must wait for her husband's return.Will Eloise and Simon reunite, or have Hugh's lies destroyed their marriage?

Lillian's season is thrown into chaos when a man intent on securing her dowry starts rumours and compromises her. Lillian has no option but to marry the cad, and once the marriage agreement is signed, Lillian's future is decided. Caught in a web of deceit and lies, Lillian finds herself abandoned at her new husband's estate, a deserted property her husband's wastrel ways ruined many years before. Not one to swoon and weep about her lot, Lillian and her maid Jess fight for survival.After Jess's marriage to their saviour, Lillian returns to the estate that she has blackmailed her husband into deeding to her. Once the tenant farmers return, Lillian develops feelings for one of the three soldiers who moved to the property. Something about Benjamin Kendric sets Lillian's heart a flutter, but with her newly sobered husband livingat the estate, Ben does the honorable thing and leaves.Ethan Hanson's return to the city has him reverting to his dissolute ways. After challenging one of his cronies to a carriage race along the cliff tops, he and his drunk friend die when their carriages career over the cliff.Finally free of her husband, Lillian travels to Ben's home to see if he wants to pursue their relationship, only to discover that Ben is married. Will their time never come? Lillian is certain fate is jeering at her; finding the right man at the wrong time is cruel.

Rose's future is thrown into chaos when her marriage to her childhood friend doesn't eventuate. Shamed by her rejection, Rose is bundled off to the country by her parents, but Rose's future looks brighter after an attack by brigands. Rose and the brigand, Lord Nicholas Wolfe, agree on a marriage of convenience, which her mother does not welcome. Despite the legality of the union, Rose's parents and close friends harass and bully Rose because she refuses to wait for her estranged fiance to return from the war. As she and her new husband work to rectify years of neglect and penny-pinching at their estate, Rose's parents continue to press their case for her marriage to Oliver Montgomery. When Rose and Wolfe travel to London for the season, the pressure to end her marriage to Lord Wolfe increases. Oliver's reappearance and the machinations of Wolfe's former love cause a rift, and when Rose quits the city to return to the country estate, her parents swoop.Her kidnapping results in a frantic trip to Gretna Green, but things go horribly wrong for the Farnsworth's plans to marry a now divorced Rose to their preferred suitor. As Rose struggles with the results of her kidnapping, Wolfe fights for life after surviving an attack orchestrated by those who wish Rose to bend to their will.Can Rose and Wolfe survive the blocks her parents erected, or will their union be forever severed?

Humiliated by her husband on their wedding night and abandoned on the third day of their honeymoon, Sofia accepts help from the resort manager. What began as a heartbreaking holiday turns Sofia's life around. After ten days in the company of a thoughtful and encouraging man, Sofia returns to town to deal with her recalcitrant husband.A shock announcement from Louis leaves Sofia confused and distraught. Despite wanting to divorce her husband, considerations for others stay her hand. Her husband's disdain is the impetus for Sofia to change her life, and she builds a group of friends who support her in dealing with the fiasco that is her marriage. When Sofia is injured in an attack, Louis takes responsibility. He decides that he and Sofia should make the best of their situation, but once again, Louis shatters Sofia's confidence when he believes a malicious rumour. Finally done with her husband, Sofia applies for a divorce and moves on.Her happy-ever-after comes with a surprise admirer, and Sofia gains a husband she loves, a family home and a close-knit group of friends.

Hannah's introduction to society is a disappointment. Her healthy dowry attracts fortune hunters, but Hannah wants what her sister has: a man whose presence heats her blood and makes her heartbeat race.Frustrated that Hannah refuses all offers, Lady Farnsworth finds a wealthy French count to marry Hannah. The man her mother has chosen for her has an unsavoury reputation, and when Hannah refuses to accept her mother's arrangement, the count and Lady Farnsworth develop a plot to trap Hannah. Learning of the plot, Hannah flees.After a nighttime carriage ride, Hannah hides at the home of her rescuer's aunt until it is safe for her to travel to stay with Rose. Her family and friends agree that the only way to keep Hannah safe is for her to marry. A former friend of Wolfe and Chad agrees to meet Hannah and consider marrying her. The marriage stirs up resentment with her mother and her jilted count, and an attack forces Hannah to defend herself and her husband.The repercussions of the attack are widespread and devastating. Can Hannah and William find their way back to each other, or will their shared love be lost forever?

While trail walking, Kennedy's encounter with an emaciated police dog upends her life. As she and the dog handler, Ben, form a bond, others are working behind the scenes to tear them apart. Nuisance calls begin, but when they escalate, Kennedy must take precautions to protect herself.As the harassment from an unknown source intensifies, Kennedy is left vulnerable and at risk. Her orderly life becomes a series of crises until the interference turns deadly.After the discovery of the perpetrator's identity, the shock waves reverberate through two families and the local police station. With her life in ruins, can Kennedy forgive and move on, or is the treachery too great?

When Shannon's marriage disintegrates, her husband abandons her to deal with the dissolution of their affairs. Shannon is planning a long vacation after enduring Andrew's controlling behaviour for five years. Desperate to reaffirm her worth, she engages in a one-night stand with a handsome stranger, but neither she nor her companion is satisfied with one night, and the affair lasts five days.When Shannon returns to Melbourne, images of the handsome stranger plague her. To her amazement, Jackson tracks her down, and a steamy relationship develops. The distance between them is problematic, but Jackson's estranged wife causes even more trouble.As Shannon fights for her chance to build a future with Jackson, his issues in the West and her parents' constant badgering take their toll. With her life on hold and her reputation and job prospects ruined, Shannon can only wait for Jackson to extricate himself from his toxic relationship. IIs there a future for them, or are there too many impediments that would prevent them from ever being together?

Lady Jayne is the victim of gossip after a house party held by her parents. Despite her Mother's attempts to have her sister escape the scandal without being considered ruined, she assumes Sarah's beauty and vivacity will encourage the Duke to offer for her. Aware of Lady Radcliff's lie, Lord Bartholomew Carringdale comes to Jayne's rescue with a marriage proposal. After a short time, Bart's grandmother and her companion visit, bullying and harassing Jayne in the hope that they can undo the marriage. Barely aware of the abuse, Bart does little to support his wife, squiring around the woman who expected to marry him. As the visit drags on, Jayne becomes concerned that her marriage will not survive.A comment at a house party shocks Bart, and he leaves the party, ordering his guests to return to the estate.After evicting his guests, he discovers that his wife has fled.It appears that his guests have achieved their aim of ending his marriage. Months pass as Bart tries to find Lady Jayne. Can he find Jayne, and will she forgive him for his lack of trust and disregard?

Melissa's surprise arrival home reveals a betrayal of immense proportions that she finds hard to comprehend. After deciding to drown her sorrows, Melissa's night takes a surprising turn when an unexpected rescuer steps in and removes her from harm. Reeling from the news of her mother's illness, Melissa turns to her unlikely saviour for support. Disregarding the rumours the town folk spread regarding Zach's character, Melissa finds comfort in his presence.            Despite his grumpy nature, the ex-convict has a soft spot for Melissa, and after she is forced into proximity by an injury, the two grow closer. Pressed by Melissa, Zach reveals the truth about his conviction, and the Anderson family open their arms to the man. While Melissa struggles to get a foothold in Fleetwood's medical community, John Anderson becomes Zach's mentor, and the affection between the family and Zach grows.            Overwhelmed by the constant interference of her ex-boyfriend's family,  Melissa admits defeat and offers to work for Zach in his refurbished garage. As she searches for employment in the medical field, two things keep her tied to Fleetwood: her gravely ill mother and growing affection for Zach.    After Zach's assault, his brother arrives on the scene and, following an argument with Melissa, cuts off all contact with the man Melissa has come to love. With no way to contact Zach, Melissa follows her parents' example and leaves Fleetwood.            The opposition of Zach's family keeps the couple apart, supported by a web of lies. Will the lies be revealed, or will Melissa mourn her lost relationship forever?

Lady Maggie enters society for the first time only to have a Duke with nefarious intent exert controlling behaviour under the guise of interest. A series of events related to the Duke make Lady Maggie concerned for her reputation and future, but when Captain Devine comes to her aid, she is smitten.Wanting to avoid the Duke's interest, Lady Maggie accepts invitations to less prestigious occasions. After the first event's success, her friends are pleased, but the disdain and rudeness levelled at Maggie at their second event stun them all. Confused and sad, Maggie opts out of social affairs, and when her friends find out the truth about Maggie's treatment, it is clear that the Duke has been complicit in starting false rumours. To save her reputation, Maggie and Theo marry, and for a time, all goes well. The Duke's threats towards Maggie seem empty until Lady Maggie is abducted and held prisoner in an abandoned building.The Duke rations Lady Maggie's food, imagining she will eventually offer her services in exchange for food, but Maggie has no intention of succumbing to the Duke's wishes. When her husband rescues her, Lady Maggie imagines her trials are done, but when Lord Devine doubts her truthfulness, she flees to the country. After her husband's lack of trust, will Maggie be able to forgive her husband, or has he ruined their relationship forever?

Layla enters the new season with renewed hope after the previous failed season full of scandals and disappointment. Despite her apparent acceptance, she attracts no suitors, and her parents hope for a liaison with a business partner's son. Unbeknown to her parents, Layla has had two unpleasant meetings with the son; his dismissive attitude and spiteful words have left her with a hatred of the man.When their parents officially introduce the couple Layla flees from his vile comments, never thinking that the man would follow her. Despite Layla's desperate pleas for the man to leave, their parents and the guests catch them together, and marriage is the only way to save Layla's reputation. Locked in a marriage with a man she detests, Beckett spares Layla his presence when he sets up a house with his mistress, leaving Layla alone to deal with the manor house and disrespecting servants. When Beckett's ship disappears at sea, Layla helps his parents weather the storm of grief, but when the lawyer reads his will, Layla realises she is homeless and destitute. Eighteen months later, Beckett's unexpected arrival throws the two Fitzwilliam households in a spin. When Beckett's parents make him aware of the lengths Layal had gone to, smoothing troubles and caring for people, Beckett is unsure how to apologise to his wife. Can he make Layla understand his hatred of debutants, or is their marriage doomed?

After travelling the world for three years, Riley yearns to return to Australia when she faces a life-threatening situation.An unexpected opportunity launches Riley into her own business, and while life is busy, the unsettled feelings return. Uncle Bernie, her guardian, encourages her to meet with her childhood friend and teenage crush; when it becomes apparent that Riley is ready to take off again. It saddens and disgusts Riley to discover that the kind, loving boy she knew as a child had grown into an arrogant, self-important playboy.When her uncle and his new wife begin their honeymoon, Riley packs her ute and prepares to leave her home again. With no specific destination in mind, Riley heads to cattle country southwest of her home. On her first night away from home, Riley meets Adam at the local pub. He offers her the chance to visit his cattle station, and Riley accepts.The attraction between Adam and Riley is intense. When Adam is called to a fire, Riley remains at his home until Adam relays a message to his foreman telling Riley to evacuate. Her arrival at the staging point begins a month-long stay, helping prepare food for tired firefighters and looking after Adam's crew.Riley and Adam's relationship ends because of intereference, leaving Riley pregnant and alone despite her attempts to reason with Adam.Can Adam and Riley overcome the hurdles in building a relationship, or has the anger and mistrust spoiled any hope for the future?

When Jo's marriage turns out to be a scam, it leaves her devastated. With help from her sister and her attorney, Jo rids herself of an unwanted business and sets in motion a series of events that will hamper her husband's desire to be wealthy. Determined to get her life back on track, Jo heads for parts unknown, looking for the perfect place to call home.After a hike to see a tourist attraction, Jo realises that her excess weight hampers the lifestyle she would like to lead. When she comes across advertisements for a health resort, Jo spends a month working on becoming healthier and shedding excess weight. After she postpones her trip, intent on making changes to her life, it comes as a shock to learn that her husband, who has threatened revenge, has found her haven.Pushing on with her quest, Jo eventually finds a place to call home. After a rocky start, all appears to be well. Jo fits into the small community by working as a nanny for an acquaintance. Her friendship with a married man causes gossip, and Jo finds herself at loggerheads with large sections of the community. When things unravel, Jo is left vulnerable and defenceless against her husband's bullying behaviour.When the problems resolve themselves, can Jo return to Mountain View, or is she destined to travel further looking for a home?

While Olivia tries to navigate the social rules surrounding debutants, a nobleman becomes fixated with her. Olivia finds his attentions unwelcome, and the lack of respect he shows her is becoming a problem. When an infamous Duke rescues her, she soon discovers that he is by far more interesting than the men she has had to pretend interest in during her social engagements.Olivia's sister is stepping out with an earl, but his title doesn't convince Olivia that his intentions toward her sister are honourable. The discovery of a ruse unwittingly places Olivia in danger and crushes her hopes of a match with the Duke.As her father attempts to remove her from the Duke's clutches, he signs a marriage contract for Olivia with the one man she loathes. When Olivia's mother informs the Duke of the marriage contract that Olivia's father has signed, he races to find her. Can he reach her before her father arrives with the marriage contract? Will she marry him despite the heartache he caused?

Charlotte finds herself married to a man she has never met. She is married by proxy to Phillip Hilderbrand, who is a man of business and a long-time friend of her new husband. After the service, Charlotte finds herself conveyed to her new husband's run-down estate.With four months to rectify years of neglect at the estate, Charlotte, the servants, and the estate workers tackle the enormous task. As the estate begins to take shape, Charlotte's hard work and kind heart win over her tenants. The bright light among the busy days is the regular visits of Phillip to the estate. Phillip and Charlotte develop a friendship, and his presence makes Charlotte feel appreciated.When an unwelcome guest arrives, apparently at the request of her husband, Charlotte begins to question the integrity of the man she married. The stipulated four months come and go, and Charlotte's nerves are in a tangle as she awaits her husband's arrival.The Earl's arrival throws the household into disarray as he disputes his marriage to Charlotte. He is furious that Charlotte's father has pulled a scam and denied him his chosen bride. Filled with anger, Lord Clayhurst vows to rectify the situation, regardless of the impact an annulment will have on Charlotte's reputation.An accident, indirectly caused by the Earl, sees Charlotte fighting for her life. Too late, Lord Clayhurst realises that her father did him a favour when he swapped the girls at the wedding.Has the Earl left it too late to fix the broken marriage? When Charlotte disappears, Clayhurst is distraught. Whatever the outcome, he must find Charlotte to see if she will give him another chance.