Eileen Putman's novels transport readers to the heart of Regency England, a period she deeply researches and vividly recreates. Her stories delve into a world of daring masquerades and clandestine operations, where hardened individuals often find themselves unexpectedly entangled by love. Through tales of intrigue, disguise, and high stakes, she explores the complexities of desire and the masks people wear in their pursuit of passion and connection.
Emmaline Stanhope, a matchmaker, confronts a formidable challenge in Robert Tavish, a rugged man resistant to her matchmaking criteria. When he unexpectedly saves her life, a complex relationship begins to unfold, leading her to wonder if she might be the one to soften his rough exterior. The story explores themes of love, transformation, and the unexpected connections that can arise from seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Sebastian Traherne, perceived as a superficial fop in Regency London, conceals a secret marriage while maintaining a facade of frivolity. His orderly life is disrupted when a spirited Welsh woman arrives at his dilapidated castle, challenging his beliefs and principles. Her unwavering faith in the notion of True Love forces him to confront his own feelings and the reality of his hidden life, setting the stage for a transformative encounter.
To liven up his life as a reformed rake, the Duke of Claridge decides to play Henry Higgins to a London commoner chosen at random, who happens to be a witty beauty who awakens the Duke's latent impulses. Original.