Merry Men Box Set #2

The second two books of the Merry Men Quartet, plus a bonus prequel novella.





THE MERRY MARQUIS


Through the beauty of music, brings love and the will to live a life lost. 


It is only at the pianoforte with beautiful music flowing from her fingertips that Teresa Seton is happy. New to English society, she feels awkward and unsure of herself.  Only the attentions of her handsome neighbor can convince her that she is where she belongs—a stolen kiss proves that he means what he says. But the kiss is witnessed and the pair are forced to marry for propriety’s sake.  


Once known as the “Merry Marquis”, Richard, the Marquis of Merrick, now lives the life of a recluse. Finding a beautiful stranger at his pianoforte strikes a chord within him, bringing back feelings he thought were lost with the passing of his wife. He is mesmerized by Teresa and her beautiful music, but can he convince her, and himself, that he can live and love again? 





A DANDY IN DISGUISE


Can he lose the disguise... and find himself?  


 St. John Fotheringay-Phipps has nearly forgotten who he truly is. As the dashing, amusing dandy known to all in society as Fungy, he has hidden himself behind a mask of merriment. But he is reminded that there are pleasures beyond society -- when he finds himself feeling responsible for the innocently lovely and fiercely intellectual Rose, the daughter of a famed archaeologist, and her charming, if socially inept, family.  


Rose Grace knows that she cannot gamble with her future. She has suddenly been thrust into the role of mother to her two young sisters, companion to her brilliant, distracted father --and family savior.  She needs to do the right thing -- to forget her own desires and quickly find a wealthy husband before the creditors come beating at their door. Then why is she distracted by the foppishly handsome Fungy, who seems so very irresponsible and pleasure-loving?  Surely he's the last person whose advice she should follow! 


          PLUS A BONUS PREQUEL NOVELLA!


A SPANISH DILEMMA


Robert Seton is determined to do something for the war effort, despite the fact that his father won’t buy him a commission in the army. With enough pressure, pleading and persuasion, he convinces the Foreign Secretary to give him an assignment. It could have been an empty job observing the talks in Basel, Switzerland between France and Spain, but in Robert’s hands he will use it to make a difference—if only his mind would stop straying to the Spanish ambassador’s beautiful daughter. 


Isabella Guzman is determined to avenge her brother’s brutal murder at the hands of the French army. She’s accompanied her father to Basel to ensure that he stay strong and that the French get out of Spain as quickly as possible, taking as little as possible. Her efforts, happily, are being helped by the new representative sent by the English government. What’s disturbing is how handsome and charming he is—she could easily get caught in his spell. 


Can two people from such different backgrounds ever have a chance together when there is so much to keep them apart?