Helene Follet hasn't had close contact with Lord Burl Winterson since she chose to spend her life caring for his brother. Now he's guardian to her precious young son and she's forced to live under Burl's protection. Burl had grown hard and cynical over the years, while Helene covers her hurt with an ice-cool front. But neither can admit that they are still tantalised by the memory of that one magical, fateful night...
The Rake's Unconventional Mistress
Miss Letitia Boyce had chosen her path and knew book-learning and marriage rarely mixed. Her proof was Lord Seton Rayne, who had made it clear that an unmarried school ma'am was of no interest to him. Wealthy and titled, Seton had every heiress hurling themselves at him. So his sudden kissing of captivating, unconventional Letitia took them both by surprise...
As the author of books on embroidery design, the progression in 1994 from fact to fiction was perhaps less daunting for Juliet than it might have been for a complete beginner. But in many ways, the requirements are similar: a strong imagination and sense of design; an eye for detail; a love of color, scenery, and research; and a willingness to share inner thoughts and feelings with readers. Dedication is also useful to Juliet, living in the country, as the temptation to spend time picnicking and sightseeing instead of writing is sometimes very strong.