One Moonlit Tryst by Amanda Mariel 4 Stars Lady Tabitha Pemberton wants nothing more than to enjoy her first season without becoming attached, she’ll find a husband next year, but when Lady X writes of a forbidden tryst between Tabitha and Colin Brooks, the Earl of Harcourt, everything changes. Reginald Viscount Lovell wagers Colin to steal a kiss from Tabitha. However both rogues find themselves being far too attracted to the two Pemberton twins. A quick delightful read, that made me smile.

Love Me, Lord Tender by Deb Marlowe 5 stars William Grey, Lord Tensford has been trying to restore his family’s fortune after his mother’s mismanagement. He knew it would be difficult to find a Society bride, but after Lady X heeds baseless rumour and brands him Lord Terror, it’s next to impossible. Until he comes to the aid of Lady Hope Brightley, causing Lady X to re-dub him Lord Tender.
This is a lovely novella Will & Hope are both strong characters & their attraction is immediate but Will needs to marry an heiress & Hope wants to marry for love. Hope has only a small dowry from her father, which wouldn’t go very far to restoring Will’s estate but he can’t stop thinking of her & wanting her. Hope’s campaign changes Will’s opinion of Society ladies. The denouement is very touching & very fitting for this lovely pair.

The Lady Loves a Scandal by Christina McKnight 4 Stars Many years ago, Gideon Lyndon, Viscount Galway, made a grave mistake. On the verge of rectifying this misdeed, he finds himself faced with his greatest challenge yet: winning back the woman he has loved since the moment he met her. However after disappearing for a year, convincing his headstrong paramour Sybil Anson to take him back will not be easy. Especially since he can’t even explain why he left not if he wants to keep her safe. Gideon & Sybil have always loved each other but even when he returns the path to heir HEA isn’t smooth. An easy to read page turning novella with good characters & a mystery to hold your interest.

The Scandalous Widow by Erica Monroe 5 StarsBow Street Runner Gabriel Sinclair has spent the last three years trying to forget about smart, beautiful Lady Jemma Forster, Countess of Wolverston, who broke his heart when she married his best friend killer. Their investigation takes them into the stews & rookeries of London.
Another engrossing page turning novella from the author. This book takes us from the drawing rooms of the ton to the depths of the poorest in the capital & the differences are so well described. I love the author’s books the characters are very well portrayed & the plot is fast moving.
How to Land an Earl in Ten Days or Less by Ava Stone 5 Stars Known for his silver tongue, Reese Delacy, the Earl of Darling, wagers that he can make any girl fall in love with him in less than a fortnight. Unfortunately, the boast catches the ear and subsequently the pen of a notorious gossip columnist Lady X, making Reese a pariah within the ton. He seems doomed for failure until he meets a Bermudian beauty who is seemingly unaware of the scandal. Miss Cara Beckett, left her home to solicit the support of parliament as control of the Caribbean salt trade is hanging in the balance, never imagining she’d become embroiled in a reckless wager.
Another delightful read from the author that I was loathe to put down, I loved The Duchess of Hythe’s scheming. As usual with the author’s books I’m left wanting more & hope the other two Beckett sisters have their stories

A Lady Hoyden's Secret by Dawn Brower 5 Stars Lady Helena Carter has a secret. She dare not reveal it and court her own ruin--or incur the wrath of Lady X. Oliver Hunt, the Marquis of Dashville has problems of his own regarding the Lady of Whispers, and only Lady Helena can help him. As they cross paths, desire sparks between them. Their budding romance is tested as secrets are uncovered, and the revelations will either bring them closer together or tear them apart forever. A lovely conclusion to the box set which I read in a sitting. Oliver & Helena are delightful, the pace is very good.

6 delightful short stories all linked by Lady X, also set in the same time frame so some events are visited by characters from different stories which all add to my enjoyment. I enjoy all of the authors’ books & these novellas don’t disappoint

My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read