I didn’t fancy historical romances until I came across Elizabeth Hoyt and her Maiden Line series.

(To tell the truth, I didn’t read romances at all before I discovered Susan Elizabeth Phillips, but that’s another story).

Elizabeth Hoyt’s novels inspired me to search for similar reads, and consequently to compile this list.

Wicked Intentions is the first book in the series. My personal favourite is Duke of Sin, with one of the most memorable male leads in the genre.

And, if you’re wondering about my book list nom de plume, one of my characters was kind to lend it to me.