The Notorious LordMiss Rachel Odell and Lord Cory Newlyn are childhood friends but when Cory comes to Midwinter Royal to assist Rachels antiquarian parents in the excavation of the famous burial site they find their feelings for each other have changedRachel and Cory want different things in life Rachel detests the travelling that has always been a part of her parents profession To Cory the quest for adventure is as necessary as breathing But now Cory has another pursuit on his mind How can he make Rachel see that they could be so much more than just good friendsOne Night of ScandalWidowed Mrs Deborah Stratton needs to find a gentleman to act as her betrothed in order to foil the plans of her matchmaking parents The last person she would choose is Lord Richard Kestrel who is too arrogant too attractive and just not biddable enough to fill the part So Deb decides to advertise for an obedient gentleman to pretend to be her betrothedYet when Deb looks around for a lover to show her what was missing from her unhappy marriage it seems that Richard is the perfect choice