Emily Royal

A marriage of necessity...with a man who shuns her. Despite being a duke's sister, Olivia Whitcombe is shunned by Society due to one insurmountable flaw: her illegitimacy. Taunted by debutantes and rejected by suitors, her debut Season couldn't get any worse-until she's caught in a compromising position with a taciturn stranger. To save the Whitcombe name, Olivia yields to her brother's demands and finds herself transported to a neglected manor and forced to marry a silent, brooding earl with pain and anger in his eyes, who shuns her at every turn. Charles Devereaux hasn't spoken a word since witnessing his mother's violent death as a child. On inheriting the earldom and a mountain of debts, he returns to Penham Park, his hated childhood home, and reluctantly enters the Marriage Mart. When a debutante of doubtful birth falls-literally-into his arms, Charles curses himself for being snared so easily. But dark secrets and the specter of Death linger within the walls of Penham Park, and when Charles's heart begins to soften toward his bride, it may be too late. Tropes You'll Love: Opposites attract Hero with selective mutism Heroine is illegitimate Marriage of convenience Compromised heroine Childhood trauma Brooding hero Grumpy/sunshine

A ruined woman, a virgin vicar, a forbidden love.Debutante Juliette Howard's attempt to ruin her sister out of envy and spite ended badly-with Juliette herself ruined, disgraced, and pregnant. Consumed by regret, and reviled by Society, Juliette fled her family's disappointment to hide in obscurity in a remote seaside village. As an outsider, she's viewed with suspicion by all except the vicar with the gentle voice and kind eyes, whose compassionate soul threatens to breach her defenses.Andrew Staines followed his calling when he entered the church. But his faith is continually tested in the country parish where the gentry consider those of lower rank to be disposable commodities. His is a lone voice speaking out against the injustices of the world-until a mysterious widow arrives with her young son. Her soulful eyes speak of past tragedy, but despite the hardships she endures, she becomes a champion for the cause of the downtrodden, and Andrew finds himself in danger of falling in love.Despite vowing to protect her heart, Juliette finds a soul mate in Andrew-a man struggling with his faith, as she struggles to reconcile herself with her past sins.But a fallen woman with an illegitimate child is no suitable match for a chaste vicar, a man revered as the model of morality. And when Juliette discovers Andrew's connection to her family, she realizes that some sins can never be forgiven.Misfits of the TonBook 1 - Tomboy of the TonBook 2 - Ruined by the TonBook 3 - Thief of the TonBook 4 - Oddity of the TonBook 5 - Harpy of the TonBook 6 - Heartbreaker of the TonBook 7 - Doxy for the Ton

An unlikely pairing becomes the perfect match.Eleanor Howard has never fitted in. To her, Society is an unfathomable world where success is measured by the number of suitors' names on her dance card. And her card is always empty. Constantly outshone by her younger sister, and continually criticized by her ambitious mother, Eleanor yearns to be loved for herself, not what others expect her to be. Her secret infatuation with the Duke of Whitcombe-who'd never deign to notice, much less court her-would, if revealed, make her the laughingstock of the ton.Until he strides across a crowded ballroom and offers his hand.Montague FitzRoy, fifth Duke of Whitcombe, is unwilling to surrender the pleasures of bachelorhood. When his mother, insistent on finding him a duchess of the right pedigree, forces his hand, he decides on impulse to punish her by kneeling before the least desirable woman in the room.Only Miss Howard believes his proposal to be genuine.The solution? A false betrothal that keeps Monty's mother in check, and lifts Miss Howard's prospects. Monty can weather a few weeks' ridicule over an engagement to a woman whose eccentricities are gossiped about. And a betrothal-even short-lived-to a duke will ensure that Miss Howard's dance card is never empty again.But beneath Eleanor's awkward exterior lies a passionate, intelligent woman, misunderstood and unappreciated, who challenges Monty's notions of duty, life, and love-and with whom he's falling in love himself.As the end of the Season, and their inevitable parting, approaches, Monty is faced with a choice-surrender to duty, or follow his heart.Oddity of the Ton is an own voices romance with an autistic heroine.Misfits of the TonBook 1 - Tomboy of the TonBook 2 - Ruined by the TonBook 3 - Thief of the TonBook 4 - Oddity of the TonBook 5 - Harpy of the TonBook 6 - Heartbreaker of the TonBook 7 - Doxy for the Ton

Old sins cast long shadows when hearts are at stake.It's been fourteen years since Lavinia de Grande was evicted from her childhood home after her father lost his fortune.On entering her first Season courtesy of a cousin's charity, Lavinia vows to wreak vengeance on Earl Walton, the villain who orchestrated their ruination. Not even an alluring viscount-whose masterful touch and fiery kisses set her senses ablaze-will distract her from her plan to retrieve the family heirlooms lost at Walton's hands, by fair means or foul.Peregrine, Viscount Marlow, has been tasked with solving a mystery. A thief known as 'the Phoenix' is targeting the ton and stealing seemingly unconnected treasures from different houses. During his investigation, Peregrine is distracted by the daughter of an impoverished viscount-a young woman unlike other debutantes, with a mind of her own and a body ripe for claiming.As Peregrine draws closer to his quarry, he unearths a secret that links the Phoenix to his own father, and Lavinia, who is falling for her would-be captor, soon learns that what began as a game, might cost her liberty-or even her life.Misfits of the TonBook 1 - Tomboy of the TonBook 2 - Ruined by the TonBook 3 - Thief of the TonBook 4 - Oddity of the TonBook 5 - Harpy of the TonBook 6 - Heartbreaker of the TonBook 7 - Doxy for the Ton

An abandoned wife, a doubting husband... will the truth reunite them?Kept on a tight rein by her guardian ever since a failed elopement, Lady Beatrice Thorpe has no intention of falling in love again-until she meets a widower with kind eyes and a gentle touch.Augustus, the Earl of Hardwick, was widowed when his unfaithful wife died giving birth to her lover's child. On his return from exile abroad, he re-enters London society in search of the perfect, biddable bride. Beatrice catches his eye with her air of innocence, and her sorrowful gaze touches his heart.Still bitter from his first wife's treachery, Augustus struggles to trust again, and Beatrice, broken-hearted by betrayal, is unwilling to risk her heart. Neither can deny their desire for each other, which heightens with each scorching kiss. But passion without love is never enough.Will they risk their hearts to find the happiness they crave, or will their fears tear them apart?Misfits of the TonBook 1 - Tomboy of the TonBook 2 - Ruined by the TonBook 3 - Thief of the TonBook 4 - Oddity of the TonBook 5 - Harpy of the TonBook 6 - Heartbreaker of the TonBook 7 - Doxy for the Ton

A thorn in his side, or the woman of his dreams?Henrietta Redford wishes she were a boy-after all, boys are masters of their own fate. Casting her dolls aside, she climbs trees, plays at swordfighting, and indulges in practical jokes.Once she's had her come-out, Henrietta has promised her father that she'll settle down and marry. Any eligible man might do, but it certainly won't be Giles Thorpe-the older boy from the estate next door, whose arrogant disdain of her tomboyish ways only increased as he grew into a man.Until they share a passionate kiss...After inheriting an earldom when his profligate father died, Giles understands the dangers of irresponsibility. The infuriating tomboy next door is the epitome of recklessness and the last woman he should associate with-no matter how fast his heart beats at the sight of her delectable form.When scandal threatens to ruin the Thorpe family name, Henrietta, unbeknown to Giles, is his best hope for salvation. But Henrietta will have to sacrifice everything-including the man she's grown to love.Misfits of the TonBook 1 - Tomboy of the TonBook 2 - Ruined by the TonBook 3 - Thief of the TonBook 4 - Oddity of the TonBook 5 - Harpy of the TonBook 6 - Heartbreaker of the TonBook 7 - Doxy for the Ton

When trust is betrayed, forgiveness is the only redemption.Book 3 in the London Libertines is now available Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Seven years ago Alice de Grecy's father bullied her into breaking her engagement to businessman Ross Trelawney, an act which left her heartbroken. Now recovering from an abusive marriage to a duke who died in violent circumstances, she finds herself an object of gossip among the ton. Terrified at the notion of remarriage, she spends her time volunteering at a shelter for abused women. When she meets Ross again, their bitter encounter is a reminder of what she has lost.After Alice rejected him, Ross vowed to marry for convenience, not love. Now widowed with a young daughter, a chance meeting with Alice reignites old passions, but the last thing he needs in his life is the woman he's spent seven years trying to forget.When Alice's ambitious father arranges her marriage to a viscount twice her age, Alice and Ross seem destined to be apart. Ross must conquer his demons if he does not wish to lose Alice forever, and Alice must learn to trust again if she is to find happiness.London LibertinesBook 1 - Henry's BrideBook 2 - Hawthorne's WifeBook 3 - Roderick's Widow

United by tragedy, torn apart by scandal Book 2 in the London Libertines series is now available Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited Frederica Stanford has loved Hawthorne Stiles for as long as she can remember. But a merchant's daughter can never hope to secure the notice of an earl's son. She doesn't know that Hawthorne, a man with a passion for justice, has always been captivated by the spirited young woman who grew up near his father's estate.Plagued by guilt over his part in a childhood prank which left her traumatized, Hawthorne vows to protect Frederica from rakes and libertines during her first London Season. When Frederica unearths a dark secret about her lineage, it sets in motion a chain of events which leads to tragedy. Hawthorne, now a renowned magistrate, comes to her aid and they surrender to their shared passion.But when Hawthorne's career, and life, are threatened, Frederica is faced with a choice. She must make the ultimate sacrifice to save the man she loves, knowing that in doing so, she risks losing his love forever.London LibertinesBook 1 - Henry's BrideBook 2 - Hawthorne's WifeBook 3 - Roderick's Widow

Thrust together when a duel goes wrong, can an awkward debutante and a libertine lord find love in a marriage of circumstance?Enjoy Book 1 "Henry's Bride" in the fabulous new series "London Libertines". Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Jeanette Claybone, newcomer to society thanks to her father's recent baronetcy, struggles to navigate the waters of the ton during her first season. When an evening walk with the wrong hungry suitor ruins her reputation, she calls a duel for her honor but is left injured. Disowned by all, she finds an unlikely savior in renowned rake Henry Drayton.Believing her reputation ruined, and determined to enjoy the sin she's already been punished for, Jeanette succumbs to Henry's passion. Upon discovering Jeanette told the truth about her virtue, Henry asks for her hand.The hasty marriage pleases neither of them. Jeanette wanted to marry for love, not convenience. A committed bachelor, Henry, believes he's been duped. At night, their shared passion is addictive but by day, Henry seems to want nothing to do with his new wife. However, behind his cold demeanor lies a secret burden. He is one of few men who have noticed the rise in disappearances of London's prostitutes.Soon, Henry's investigation into a profitable slave ring draws him and his associates into danger. When Jeanette's inquisitive nature leads her to become caught up in it, Henry must reveal his heart or lose all that he holds dear.Can a ruined woman and a renowned rake find love in their unlikely union?London LibertinesBook 1 - Henry's BrideBook 2 - Hawthorn's WifeBook 3 - Roderick's Widow

The designs found within this book are all original pieces I have created using Adobe Illustrator. A digital process, but very much a personal outcome and sense of accomplishment with each completed design. With each new completion that very one would become my favorite. With this in mind, I decided to share these with you in hopes that throughout your journey, these will bring as much joy as they have brought to me. Happy coloring!