Madeline Martin

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A WOMAN WHO THOUGHT SHE LOVED HER HUSBAND…
Julia Sinclair is the new Duchess of Stedton after a whirlwind courtship that imbued her with hope for her own happily ever after. However, she hasn’t seen her husband since he left immediately following their somewhat awkward wedding night. When they’re both invited to a house party on the outskirts of London she intends to tell her husband she’d rather live separate lives than be unhappy, despite having once thought herself in love.

A MAN DETERMINED TO WOO BACK HIS WIFE…
William Sinclair, the Duke of Stedton, had urgent affairs to see to on his country estate that have called him from his beautiful new wife. A timely invite to a house party presents the perfect opportunity to become reacquainted. When his plans for wooing her are interrupted by her disillusionment, he proposes a wager of sorts, something to reignite the flame of their passion.

A MARRIAGE THAT BURNS WITH PASSION…
When a blizzard strikes and they’re forced to remain at a house party longer than expected, Will the sizzling stakes be enough to melt the frost between them, or will it truly remain the coldest winter in London?

Previously published in the Dukes by the Dozen anthology

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A MARQUIS WITHOUT HOPE OF LOVE
Noah Haskett, the Marquis of Hesterton, is a recluse due to the rumors surrounding his late brother's death. Staying away from the ton has been a reprieve from the debutantes who want him only for his title and wealth. After all, what woman would desire a beast of a man with a twisted leg? Never once has the idea of marriage, much less love, crossed his mind...until the day he saves a mysterious, dark-haired beauty.

AN HEIRESS BURDENED WITH A GIFT
Miss Helen Craig has spent a lifetime hiding her ability to see the future, avoiding any opportunities for marriage because she fears passing on her "gift" to a child. But what she does not anticipate is the very heroic, very handsome marquis--and her vision of his impending death.

A DESIRE NEITHER CAN DENY
Attempting to save the marquis from murder brings danger to Helen's door, as well as undeniable passion. But is the scorching heat between them enough to make them trust one another? Will the two find love, or will death catch them in its grasp first?

THE SELF-SACRIFICING RESERVED LADY

Lady Cecelia Stopford has postponed her life for the sake of her family for too long and has sought the help of her aunt, a notorious matchmaker, for help in finding a husband. While her hopes lean toward someone responsible and reserved just like her, the soft-spoken earl she anticipates has a rakish air she wasn't expecting. And she discovers she's pleasantly surprised.

THE EARL WITH A REPUTATION IN HIS PAST

Philip Willcott, the Earl of Chambrook has found himself without an heir. With no other options and a less than stellar reputation, he seeks out the ton’s most notorious matchmaker to let her roll the dice for a suitable match. After sharing a kiss with the stunning Lady Cecelia and realizing she has confused him for another man, one far more reputable than himself, he does not correct her mistake for fear of discouraging her interest.  After all, he has always been able to charm women into forgiving him. 

CAN THEY EVER BE A MATCH?

When opposites attract and mistaken identities come to light, this matchmaking gone awry might possibly be a duplicitous matchmaking scheme gone exactly right. 

**Previously published in the A Midsummer Night's Romance anthology in 2021

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HIS ACTIONS COULD BE TREASON...
Alistair Johnstone’s days of running whisky come to an abrupt halt when he inherits an earldom. After years of living in Scotland and denying his English heritage, he now must return despite his mother’s bitter contempt and his own lack of desire. When his mother’s attempt to run whisky goes awry, Alistair is forced to step in and save her by doing one last whisky run – however, if he’s caught, he will face a traitor’s death.

SHE IS RUNNING FOR HER LIFE...
Emma Thorne’s uncle is trying to kill her and so far has failed, thank goodness. But with only one month until she reaches her majority, inherits her fortune and is released from his guardianship, she knows she is not safe. Emma escapes to a nearby estate where she stumbles upon a house party being held by the Wicked Earls’ Club and finds herself at the mercy of the most extraordinary earl. One who could save her or see her condemned.

PERHAPS THEY CAN SAVE EACH OTHER.
When innocent lies become reality and danger follows them every step of the way, could love be the answer to both their problems, or will their passions be their undoing?

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CAN A WOMAN WHO DOESN'T WANT A HUSBAND
When she had her come out, Lady Penelope Keats was one of the most sought-after debutantes of the season. But now, years later and by her own choosing, Penelope is still unmarried. She has little interest in love and prefers to spend her time at St. Thomas's hospital in pursuit of medical knowledge and helping others. However, staying unwed when one's mother is a notorious matchmaker is no easy feat.

AND A MAN WHO DOESN'T WANT A WIFE
Through unfortunate circumstances, James MacKenzie is the new Earl of Oakhurst, a title he never expected or wanted. When he is summoned by his only living relative, his grandmother the Dowager Countess of Oakhurst, to attend to her in London so that she might instruct him on his duties as earl, including finding a bride, he reluctantly complies. Upon arrival, he finds the older woman ill and in need of medical attention. When his grandmother proves difficult and resistant to help, he allows Lady Penelope's aid in treating her.

MAKE THE PERFECT MATCH?
When both learn of the other's lack of desire for love, they know the best chance to escape those seeking to wed them is to come to an agreement—one that will free them both from the pressures of matchmaking. But a marriage of convenience doesn't imply a marriage without passion. As their feelings eventually warm toward one another, old enemies emerge and threaten everything they have worked for. Will they be able to draw strength from their blossoming love to defeat those who seek to destroy them, or will they deny their feelings and lose one another forever?

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HE HAS A REPUTATION FOR BEING A SCOUNDREL…
Adolphus Merrick, Earl of Kendal, has a past he isn’t proud of, one that could have seen him hanged. Now the gaming hell owner of Mercy’s Door has an even greater secret, one he is so determined to protect that he’ll even do the unthinkable: get married. For a man who doesn’t trust easily, his alluring intended has a way of breaking through his guard and edging into his heart.

SHE IS A BIT OF A HOYDEN…
Lady Sophia Stopford lives her life to the fullest. At least, she did until her father insists that she wed one of his colleagues. She’ll do anything to get out of marrying, including escaping for a thrilling new venture. However, the very man who gave her the idea is now insisting that she return to London as his wife. And while she wants to resist, her attraction to the enigmatic Earl of Kendal has her curiosity piqued and her desire aflame.

TOGETHER THEY WILL CAUSE QUITE THE SCANDAL…
From ballrooms to gaming hells and into the wilds of Scotland, two people who don’t want marriage but can’t seem to resist one another will tumble headlong into an adventure that will change everything. When danger lurks and realities become bleak, can the spark of passion light their way? Or will love and hope be eternally lost to them both?