Diane Gaston

A most unlikely governess…

…with a shocking secret

Part of The Governess Swap: Lady Rebecca Pierce escapes her forced betrothal when the ship she's on wrecks. Assuming the identity of a governess she believes has drowned, she enters the employ of brooding Lord Brookmore, who's selflessly caring for his orphaned nieces. Inconveniently, she's extremely attracted to the viscount, with her only chance of happiness tied to the biggest risk: revealing the truth about who she really is…

The scars she keeps hidden… 

The mysterious pianiste is the Masquerade Club's newest attraction, captivating guests with her haunting music. What is the true identity of the lady concealed beneath the mask? 

Only Xavier Campion, the club's new proprietor, recognizes Phillipa Westleigh, the lady with whom he once shared a dance. Concerned for her safety, Xavier escorts her home each night. But when their moonlit strolls are uncovered, the only protection Xavier can offer is marriage! 

The Masquerade Club 

Identities concealed, desires revealed… 

Since Leo Fitzmanning returned to London he's kept his seat at the card table warm, his pockets full of winnings and his mind off a certain raven-haired heiress. Until whispers at the gaming hell reveal that Miss Mariel Covendale is being forced into marriage with an unscrupulous fortune-hunter!

Leo must re-enter the society he detests to help her, before returning to his clandestine existence. But he hasn't counted on Mariel having grown even more achingly beautiful than he remembers. Soon Leo realises that there's nothing respectable about his reasons for stopping Mariel's marriage!

Claiming the courtesan's child… 

Oliver Gregory still remembers the exquisite night he shared with a beautiful woman in Paris. Discovering her working at the London gentlemen's club he part–owns comes as a shock…even more so when he realises she's pregnant! Oliver will ensure his child is not born illegitimate, including returning Cecilia to his bed…as his wife!

As the unacknowledged son of the lecherous Lord Westleigh, John 'Rhys' Rhysdale was forced to earn a crust gambling on the streets. Now he owns the most thrilling new gaming establishment in London. Witnessing polite society's debauchery and excess every night, Rhys prefers to live on its fringes, but a mysterious masked lady tempts him into the throng.

Lady Celia Gale, known only as Madame Fortune, matches Rhys card for card and kiss for stolen kiss. But the stakes are raised when Rhys discovers she's from the very world he despises…

The Masquerade Club Identities concealed, desires revealed…

Lord Brentmore – half Irish peasant, half English aristocrat – grew up under a cloud of scandal. Even money and a title aren't enough to stay the wagging tongues of the ton. But he's vowed that his children will never experience the same stigma. After the death of their infamous mother they need a reputable governess.

Anna Hill is too passionate, too alluring, but she fills Brentmore Hall with light and laughter again – and its master with feelings he'd forgotten… But a lord marrying a governess would be the biggest scandal of all!

The pleasure–seeking Marquess of Rossdale has little interest in his birthright and even less in finding a bride. So he comes up with the perfect plan to survive the Season unscathed – a fake engagement to a most unsuitable girl!

Outspoken Genna, the youngest Summerfields, has no wish to marry. So becoming Ross's temporary fiancée will prolong her freedom. But with every kiss, Ross and Genna are faced with what they desire…a true match!

His scandalous bride.

Tess Summerfield's life is changed forever when she's rescued from drowning by the mysterious Marc Glenville. Forced to shelter in a deserted cottage, she spends the night wrapped in his arms for warmth.

When they are discovered, the tongues of the ton start wagging and Marc knows the only way to silence them is to marry Tess. But his duties as a spy soon tear Marc away from the marriage bed. When they're at last reunited, can they re-kindle the flame born from the ashes of scandal?

Marrying a stranger 

On the eve of battle, Lieutenant Edmund Summerfield rescues mysterious Amelie Glenville from attack by marauding soldiers. Heady from the anticipation and uncertainty in the air, they spend the night together, but their scandalous actions have one inescapable consequence…! 

The illegitimate son of an aristocrat, Edmund won't consign his unborn child to the same fate, so he offers Amelie marriage. With a honeymoon spent weathering a storm of scandal, can these two strangers hope to turn their convenient marriage into something real?

A forbidden attraction… A hidden desire! 

Years ago, penniless Lorene Summerfield wed for duty, giving her siblings the chance to marry for love. But now the generous–hearted countess finds herself widowed…and the man she's loved in silence for years is falsely accused of her husband's murder! 

Although he closed his heart to love long ago, the Earl of Penford has always found Lorene irresistible. Their newly ignited passion may be scandalous, but now he'll stop at nothing to clear his name and win Lorene's hand!

Amid the chaos of Waterloo, Captain Allan Landon stumbles upon a young boy. When long golden hair tumbles down, Allan's faced with the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. She reminds him of what he's fighting for, and he silently vows to protect Miss Marian Pallant above all else.

Back in London, the battle may be won, but Allan and Marian are now on opposing sides of a different war… As Marian's enemy, Allan has three options: to fight her, to bed her or to unconventionally wed her!

Scandalising the Ton

Lady Wexin, once the Ton's foremost beauty, has been abandoned by her family and friends, and creditors hound her. Her husband's scandalous death has left her impoverished, and the gossip–mongering press is whipped into a frenzy of speculation when it becomes clear the widow is with child. Who is the father?

Only one man knows: Adrian Pomroy, Viscount Cavanley. He has cultivated the reputation of a rake, but in truth yearns for something useful to do. Delicate beauty Lydia Wexin could pose an intriguing–and stimulating–challenge...

Born to Scandal

Lord Brentmore–half Irish peasant, half English aristocrat–grew up under a cloud of scandal. Even money and a title aren't enough to stay the wagging tongues of the Ton. But he's vowed that his children will never experience the same stigma.

After the death of their infamous mother they need a reputable governess. Anna Hill is too passionate, too alluring, but she fills Brentmore Hall with light and laughter again–and its master with feelings he'd forgotten… But a lord marrying a governess would be the biggest scandal of all!

Bound By Duty

Tess Summerfield's life is changed forever when she's rescued from drowning by the mysterious Marc Glenville. Forced to find shelter in a deserted cottage, she spends the night wrapped in his arms for warmth.

When they are discovered the tongues of the ton start wagging and Marc knows the only way to silence them is to marry Tess. But his duties as a spy soon tear Marc away from the marriage bed. When they're at last reunited, can they rekindle the flame born from the ashes of scandal?

Bound By One Scandalous Night

On the eve of battle, Lieutenant Edmund Summerfield rescues mysterious Amelie Glenville from attack by marauding soldiers. Heady from the anticipation and uncertainty in the air, they spend the night together, but their scandalous actions have one inescapable consequence…!

The illegitimate son of an aristocrat, Edmund won't consign his unborn child to the same fate, so he offers Amelie marriage. With a honeymoon spent weathering a storm of scandal, can these two strangers hope to turn their convenient marriage into something real?