Jayne Davis

Phoebe yearns for a love match like her parents'. Revolutionary France is not where she expected to find it.France 1793Phoebe's future holds little more than the prospect of a tedious season of balls and routs, forever in the shadow of her glamorous cousin and under the critical eye of her shrewish aunt. She yearns for a useful life, and a love match like her parents', if such a thing could ever be possible for an unwanted, poor relation.But first she has to endure the hazards of a return home through revolutionary France-a nation suddenly at war with the English. Her aunt's imperious insensitivity soon arouses a suspicion that quickly develops into mortal danger. Can a stranger encountered on the road prove to be their unlikely salvation?Alex uses many names, and is used to working alone. A small act of kindness leads him to assist Phoebe's party, even though it might come at the expense of his own, vital mission in France. Ignoring his own peril, he is willing to risk all in the hope of getting them safely back to England.Unexpectedly, as he and Phoebe face many dangers together, he finds his affections growing towards the resourceful and quick-witted red-head, despite their hopeless social differences. Alex dismisses the possibility of a match between them, not realizing that she feels the same way about him.Before they can admit to their affection for each other, they must face the many difficulties that lie ahead.Playing with Fire is Book 3 in the Marstone series, but can also be read as a standalone novel with no cliffhangers.

A Winning Trick is an extended epilogue to Sauce for the Gander. It is intended to be read after that book, not as a standalone story.Three years after the events in Sauce for the Gander, Will has to confront his father again. This time, the Earl of Marstone is attempting to arrange marriages for Theresa and Lizzie, Will's twin sisters, to men they've never met.

A sweet second-chance Regency romance, set in England in 1814. A 100 page novella.Lieutenant Philip Kempton and Anna Tremayne fall in love during one idyllic summer fortnight. When he is summoned to rejoin his ship, she promises to wait for him. While he's at sea, she marries someone else. Now she's widowed and he's Captain Kempton.When they meet again, can they put aside betrayal and rekindle their love?

A heartwarming historical romance set in England, 1799, with realistic and relatable characters and setting.Major Matthew Southam returns from India, hoping to put the trauma of war behind him and forget his past. Instead, he finds a derelict estate and a family who wish he'd died abroad. Charlotte MacKinnon married without love to avoid her father's unpleasant choice of husband. Now a widow with a young son, she lives in a small Cotswold village with only the money she earns by her writing. Matthew is haunted by his past, and Charlotte is fearful of her father's renewed meddling in her future. After a disastrous first meeting, can they help each other find happiness?Amazon review exerpts: "A lovely and unique story of patience and love with characters overcoming obstacles so true love trumps adversity.""Jayne Davis's strong sense of character, both main and secondary, and her deep familiarity with the ways of England in the days of Napoleon are evident throughout. "The Mrs MacKinnons" is a satisfying romance with a much wider perspective than your average period piece."