Series: Black Sheep

The elderly Duke of Brinshire’s last son has died, and he has summoned his new heir, a distant cousin, to Staineybank. But the heir isn’t the only arrival… just who is sending seemingly random strangers to the duke?

Book 1 is now available to preorder.

Book 0: The Duke’s Heir: a novella prequel to the series
Book 1: The Duke’s Architect
Book 2: The Duke’s Portraitist
Book 3: The Duke’s Gardener
Book 4: The Duke’s Steward
Book 5: The Duke’s Librarian
Book 6: The Duke’s Enemy

I write traditional Regency romances inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer – drawing room rather than bedroom. Click Buy! to buy or borrow, or click the covers below (I earn commission from these links).

COMING SOON! Starting in January 2026, you can read the latest series, Black Sheep, wherein the Duke of Brinshire’s last son has died and he’s forced to acknowledge his cousin as his heir. And now he faces another problem – someone is sending strangers to his house. Who can it be, and what is the connection between them? Book 1 is available for pre-order now. The prequel novella will be FREE to mailing list subscribers. Sign up now to be sure of your copy.

NOW OUT! All 6 books of the Chaplain’s Legacy series are now available. The FREE novella prequel is now available to mailing list subscribers.

NOW OUT! The Mercer’s House series follows the fortunes of the Fletcher family, grown vastly wealthy in the north of England and now seeking to move up in the world by becoming landed gentry. Sign up to my mailing list to receive the FREE prequel novella. All books are available now.