Lisa Boero

Rake Ruiner by Summer HanfordHatred is only a kiss away from love. When her husband dies in a duel over another woman, Charlotte Fairhaven sets childish notions of love aside in favor of something more reliable - pleasure. Unfortunately, the gentlemen of Scotland have little appreciation for her newfound freedom. Offers of marriage abound, driving her to a remote corner of the Highlands to evade her admirers. There, Charlotte discovers the most aggravating man she's ever met, and the only one with any hope to mend her heart. Marrying the Belle of Edinburgh by Lisa BoeroHatred is only a kiss away from love. When her husband dies in a duel over another woman, Charlotte Fairhaven sets childish notions of love aside in favor of something more reliable - pleasure. Unfortunately, the gentlemen of Scotland have little appreciation for her newfound freedom. Offers of marriage abound, driving her to a remote corner of the Highlands to evade her admirers. There, Charlotte discovers the most aggravating man she's ever met, and the only one with any hope to mend her heart. Seduction of a Widow by Tarah Scott and Laura ChandlerShe intends to win the race. He intends to win her heart... Evan MacLaren prefers to find his thrills on the high seas. Stormy waters might be fickle, but not as fickle as a woman-particularly a high-spirited widow. Yet Lady Carr's adventurous spirit calls to him just as the sea does. Here is a woman who will never bore him. A woman who is as free and dangerous as any ocean. And he must have her. Twice widowed, Lady Leslie Carr has never been in love. That suits her just fine. She is better off without a man. Oh, they can be very agreeable on a cold winter night or a walk in the garden. Beyond those pleasurable moments, however, they are a bore. So why does a young buccaneer haunt her dreams? Widow's Treasure by Mary LancasterThe real treasure of Ardbeag is not Jacobite gold... Two years after her husband's death, Lady Derwent is finally enjoying a life of freedom, fun and delicious intrigue. She travels to the Scottish Highlands only to sell the estate of Ardbeag, but when Stirling James suggests Rob Ogilvy of Lochgarron as a possible buyer, her plans begin to unravel. Rob believes the scandalous English widow has set her wicked sights on his nephew. But after only one masked encounter with her, he determines to make her his own. Unfortunately, the widow is equally determined never to be caught again in the marriage trap, even by the devastating, untamed Mr. Ogilvy, who is unlike anyone she has ever met. Then thieves strike, threatening everyone and everything in their ruthless search for Bonnie Prince Charlie's legendary treasure.

A foul murder, a beautiful widow, and one man who will risk everything for love. On a dark and lonely road, a masked gunman ends the life of the dashing Lord Carlyle. Distraught but determined, Helena, the bewitching Belle of Edinburgh, reenters London's glittering society bent on tracking down her husband's murderer. Lord William Brandon has spent torturous days and desperate nights in love with his best friend's wife. He resolves to marry another with the help of the Marriage Maker, but when the Belle of Edinburgh appears at a ball and asks for his help, he once again is powerless to resist her. William sees a chance to win Helena's heart if he can solve the mystery of Lord Carlyle's death, but first he must track a killer's footsteps down a dark and lonely road. Other books in The Marriage Maker and the Widows collectionRake RuinerWidow's TreasureSeduction of a Widow

The gardens of Ranleigh are delightful in the summer - just the place to fall in love, or fall over a dead body. When Lady Althea accompanies her sister-in law, Jane, to a house party at Ranleigh, she hopes it will be a welcome return to peace and tranquility. Long walks and lazy days are the things Althea needs to advance her scientific studies and to decide whether or not to give up her freedom and marry the handsome and enigmatic Duke of Norwich. However, when she finds the body of a guest in the ornamental pond, she is thrown into yet another mystery. In her search for the truth, she must unmask Napoleonic spies, dig up long buried secrets, and forge new breakthroughs in forensic science. As puzzling as the case is for the brilliant lady detective, Norwich's sudden disappearance is even more confounding. Has he changed his mind about marrying her? Althea must come to terms with the fact that love is the most perplexing mystery of all.

Third Book in the Nerdy Girls Mystery Series. Liz Howe, face blind lawyer and accidental detective, finds a few extra tasks on her wedding to-do list. Along with the usual battles over venue, budget and difficult relatives, there is the problem of a murder. Or maybe two. When a cold case turns hot, and an old classmate's death smells fishy, Liz must use her unique eye for detail to crack the code of two lives cut short. Will ring designs and bachelorette parties tear her focus from the investigations? Will after-hours sleuthing land Liz in hot water with her protective fianc ? And just how will Liz choose between squeezing into a custom bridal gown and squeezing in a confrontation with a killer right before she walks down the aisle? Join Liz as she tries to solve her most complicated case yet and still make it to the church on time

Bombers and Nerdy Girls Do Brunch is the second book in the Nerdy Girls Mystery Series, featuring Liz Howe, a young lawyer whose face blindness makes her notice what normal people miss. Liz thought her Sherlock Holmes career was over, but wherever Liz goes, trouble is sure to follow. Despite her inability to recognize his face, Liz has finally nabbed the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, James Paperelli comes with baggage. Major baggage. In between unraveling one of the most complicated cases of her fledging detective career, coming to terms with her face blindness and trying to pass the bar exam, Liz has to deal with a mother who despises her, a sister who hates her and an ex-fianc e who hasn't taken the title of "ex" to heart. And that's just his family. The Howes also have something to say. It makes dealing with a meth addicted kidnapper, a flamboyant politician and an unidentified bomber seem surprisingly easy. A Nerdy Girl's work is never done.