Anne Ashley

A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighbourhood. The Steepwood Scandal.

Lady Sophia Cleeve dazzled all that Season, but she declared she would not marry a pampered man. Instead, she wanted a worthy man – outside her privileged class! As shock rocked her entourage at this declaration, the sea–worn Duke of Sharnbrook, Benedict Risely, entered the scene and instantly fell for Sophia.

To win her, Benedict decided to hide his wealth and take a job as Sophia's personal groom. Soon their interaction took a very personal turn. As their love blossomed, Ben feared Sophia's reaction when she learned he was as noble as she was...!

Spirited Briony Winters can't believe her ears! Her beloved godmother's will pushes her into marriage – with notorious rake Luke Kingsley. But when her wickedly handsome husband-to-be promises not to claim his rights, Briony takes a deep breath and says, 'I do…' Luke is used to having secrets, and he's keeping his true reasons for marrying Briony hidden.

Let her believe him merely another spoilt, indebted rakehell. Yet it's increasingly hard to hide his real self from his ever more inquisitive wife…

'Anne Ashley captivates with a tale of intrigue, mystery, suspense and romance…' – RT Book Reviews on Miss in a Man's World

A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighbourhood. The Steepwood Scandal.

Demure vicar's daughter Robina Percival has relished her Season in Town – a definite change for the better after her somewhat straitened situation at home. But what is she to make of Daniel, Lord Exmouth? A widower with two daughters to raise, he appears to be in the market for a wife.

Discovering that she has more spirit than she realised, Robina holds back from encouraging her potential suitor. How can she be sure he hasn't buried his heart with his beautiful wife?

Miss In A Man's World

With her beloved godfather's death shrouded in scandal, the impetuous Miss Georgiana Grey disguises herself as a boy and heads to London to discover the truth. Being hired as the notorious Viscount Fincham's page helps Georgie's investigations, but plays havoc with her heart.

Georgie returns home, disastrously in love with her high–handed protector, only to discover she must return to London for the Season! Then she comes face–to–face with Fincham at a lavish ball, where her true identity and outrageous deception are unmasked…

An Ideal Companion

When an unseasonable snowstorm brings an assortment of stranded travellers to Lady Beatrice Lindley's door, companion Miss Ruth Harrington welcomes them in, flustered though she is by the towering presence of Colonel Hugo Prentiss. But the next morning, Ruth's quiet existence on the moor is shattered – Lady Beatrice is dead!

Convinced there's more to her employer's demise than meets the eye, Ruth seeks the one man who can help her uncover the truth – the enigmatic colonel. But in a world where nothing is what it seems, can Ruth and Hugo come to put their trust in each other?

A Noble Man – Anne Ashley

Lady Sophia Cleeve dazzled all that Season, but she declared she would not marry a pampered man. Instead, she wanted a worthy man – outside her privileged class! As shock rocked her entourage at this declaration, the sea–worn Duke of Sharnbrook, Benedict Risely, entered the scene and instantly fell for Sophia.

To win her, Benedict decided to hide his wealth and take a job as Sophia's personal groom. Soon their interaction took a very personal turn. As their love blossomed, Ben feared Sophia's reaction when she learned he was as noble as she was...!

The Captain's Lady – Margaret McPhee

When dashing Lord Nathaniel Hawke rescued a girl from drowning the last thing he expected was for that same girl to turn up on board his ship disguised as a boy! Respected naval captain of the Pallas, Nathaniel had to conceal her identity from his men.

For ship's boy George alias Miss Georgiana Raithwaite running away seemed her only escape from a cruel impending marriage. Never did she imagine that her disguise would see her scrubbing decks on the high seas in extremely close proximity to Lord Nathaniel Hawke!

Forbidden desires taunted them on their stormy voyage to Gibraltar. But with reputations at stake their secret must be kept, as exposure could ruin them both. 

The Transformation Of Miss Ashworth

Spirited tomboy Bethany Ashworth had always adored her childhood friend Philip Staveley. His betrothal to her cousin destroyed her innocent dreams…

Years later, time has changed them both. Finishing school has transformed Bethany into a stunningly beautiful and elegant woman, while tragedy has made Philip society's most eligible man once again. This time Bethany will protect her heart, but Philip now knows exactly what he wants – and he's determined to marry the woman he should have swept up the aisle six years ago.

His Makeshift Wife

Spirited Briony Winters can't believe her ears. Her beloved godmother's will pushes her into marriage – with notorious rake Luke Kingsley. But when her wickedly handsome husband–to–be promises not to claim his rights, Briony takes a deep breath and says, 'I do'.

Luke is used to having secrets, and he's keeping his true reasons for marrying Briony hidden. Let her believe him merely another spoiled, indebted rakehell. Yet it's increasingly hard to hide his real self from his ever more inquisitive wife…

The Viscount's Scandalous Return

Viscount Blackwood left home amidst a blaze of scandal. Accused of killing his father and brother, Sebasitan was saved from the gallows by the testimony of a girl he'd never met...

Nine years later Sebastian can return from his exile, but the notorious viscount has unfinished business. It's lucky that Miss Isabel Mortimer is now both heart-stoppingly beautiful and has a penchant for sleuthing. Not only must Sebastian find the real culprit - it looks as if he'll find the perfect wife, too!

Betrayed And Betrothed

Poor Miss Abigail Graham had never felt so betrayed! Betrothed to her grandfather's godson, Mr Bartholomew Cavanagh, she had found him in a rather compromising position in the garden with another woman! Refusing to marry Bart has resulted in years of quarrel. And now Abbie's been packed off to Bath. Can things get any worse for the girl?

They can, and they do, when Bart joins their party. He's now six years older and a rather dashing gentleman to boot - it looks as if Abbie's grandfather is playing matchmaker again! Only this time it may just work, as mysterious goings-on push Abbie and Bart closer together. And soon they realise they cannot survive apart...