Emma V. Leech Books in Order
Explore Emma V. Leech books in order, with short summaries and a guide to the series and standalone titles to help you choose where to start reading.
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Emma V. Leech books in publication order
88 books
The Dark Prince
by Emma V. Leech
2015
Artist and bookbinder Océane draws inspiration from a mysterious jeweled dagger, attracting two rival Fae princes. Pulled from ordinary life into their magical realm, she must judge their conflicting loyalties as desire and ancient tensions threaten war.
The Dark Heart
by Emma V. Leech
2016
Under pressure to marry, Fae prince Corin chooses a human woman he believes cannot threaten his guarded heart. A bargain involving three gifts should secure his future, but unexpected feelings undermine his confidence and complicate his obligations.
Dying for a Duke
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Earl Benedict hopes for a respectable marriage after restoring his family’s fortunes. When relatives begin dying and suspicion falls on him, unconventional Miss Skeffington-Fox becomes his unlikely defender, risking scandal and her own safety to uncover the killer.
Nearly Ruining Mr. Russell
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Violette arrives alone in London seeking a missing war hero and refuses to explain her mission. Persistent gentleman Aubrey appoints himself her protector, but her determination and the dangers surrounding her draw him into both trouble and unexpected affection.
One Wicked Winter
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Haunted by Waterloo, Edward reluctantly hosts a Christmas house party where Belle’s marriage scheme entangles him instead. Their forced union begins in mistrust, but her refusal to retreat challenges the isolation and nightmares governing his life.
Scandal's Daughter
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Escaping matchmaking society, Duke Sebastian encounters outspoken Georgiana in a Cornish sea cave. Their meeting leaves him intrigued, and a reunion in London deepens the attraction while her concealed identity threatens to create a fresh scandal.
The Book Lover
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Bookbinder Sidonie restores an old notebook, unaware that a wizard imprisoned inside feeds on its writers’ emotions. As her care strengthens their connection, the magic that could free him threatens the life of whoever completes its final entry.
The Dark Deceit
by Emma V. Leech
2017
As the Fae Lands sicken, Queen Audrianne sends the Duke of Dannon to retrieve a human healer’s descendant. Anaïs challenges his loyalties while Prince Corin struggles with destructive magic and a secret that could determine three kingdoms’ futures.
The Devil May Care
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Disgraced aristocrat Beau finds unexpected comfort in letters from timid Milly while living abroad. Returning as a duke, he offers marriage to protect her from abuse, but winning her love proves harder than attracting the admirers he once took for granted.
The Earl's Temptation
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Smuggler and earl Alexander survives a shipwreck on the French coast and is rescued by impoverished noblewoman Celestine. Determined to save her from a dangerous future, he struggles to reconcile honorable intentions with his growing desire to keep her.
The Fires of Tartarus
by Emma V. Leech
2017
With Corvus imprisoned and broken by torment in the underworld, Jéhenne sets out to rescue him. Her descent into Tartarus coincides with threats against their family, forcing her to balance dangerous alliances, unstable magic and concealed truths.
The Heart of Arima
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Jéhenne’s growing powers and a terrifying vision force choices that deepen her estrangement from vampire Corvus. Bound by dangerous debts and pursued by supernatural enemies, she must confront her identity before the conflict consumes those she loves.
The Key to Erebus
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Returning to rural France, sheltered witch Jéhenne discovers a supernatural world her family concealed. An ancient vampire’s fascination and a shifter’s protection draw her toward secrets about her identity, forcing her to question the people she trusted.
The Rogue
by Emma V. Leech
2017
Henrietta hides a fugitive pirate and finds a letter revealing his secrets. When her father bargains her into marriage with a cruel nobleman, she turns to the mysterious captain, risking blackmail and betrayal for a chance at freedom.
A Dog in a Doublet
by Emma V. Leech
2018
After rescuing an elderly viscount, impoverished Harry is drawn into the management of a grand estate. Family jealousies and suspicious deaths threaten his new life, while an unexpected inheritance condition complicates his attraction to Lady Clara.
A Slight Indiscretion
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Determined to restore his family’s respectability, newly titled Will rescues impulsive Selina from scandal and must marry her. Her unconventional upbringing clashes with his rigid expectations, leaving both to discover whether affection can survive their incompatible views of proper behavior.
Charity and the Devil
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Charity nurses an injured stranger while fighting to save her family farm from its irresponsible landlord. The man is that very landlord, temporarily without memory, and his growing love makes confessing the harm he caused increasingly difficult.
Flaming June
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Pregnant and abandoned by her lover, Isabella is rejected by society and loses hope. Reclusive Henry saves her from drowning, and their unexpected refuge together challenges both the rumors surrounding him and her understanding of compassion.
Persuading Patience
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Charming rake August helps a shy friend court sensible Patience while pursuing her younger sister himself. Patience’s determination to protect her sister puts them at odds, until August realizes the woman resisting him may be the one he wants.
The Blackest of Hearts
by Emma V. Leech
2018
After her guardian dies, Katherine travels to London seeking answers about her parentage. Her search leads to feared underworld ruler Luther Blackehart, whose unexpected protection draws her into a dangerous world and an attraction neither anticipated.
The Corinthian Duke
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Sportsman Duke Oscar is forced to marry his intended bride’s younger sister after she helps him escape a disastrous wager. Ella has loved him for years, but he sees only a friend and insists their marriage remain practical.
The Darkest Night
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Corin and Laen march against a tyrant as unstable magic threatens Corin’s sanity and their alliance. Meanwhile, Bram undertakes a dangerous mission in the human world, where assassins and divided loyalties extend the war beyond the Fae Lands.
The Last Man in London
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Dinah must become engaged to a titled man before her birthday or lose her inheritance. She blackmails rakish Lord Benjamin into playing her fiancé, only to discover that his demands and their mutual attraction complicate the bargain.
The Rum and the Fox
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Keziah discovers her violent father intends to marry a wealthy duchess and eliminate the woman’s son. Defying him to protect the gentle young duke puts her safety and reputation at risk, while their growing feelings deepen the danger.
To Tame a Savage Heart
by Emma V. Leech
2018
Unconventional Crecy is drawn to the damaged and dangerous Viscount Demorte despite the dark rumors surrounding him. Determined to reach the man beneath his reputation, she risks both her social standing and her heart in pursuit of him.
Duke and Duplicity
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Disguised as a young man, Archie forms an unexpectedly close friendship with the lonely Duke of Ranleigh. Falling for him makes her deception harder to sustain, forcing her to weigh the danger of confession against losing him entirely.
Melting Miss Wynter
by Emma V. Leech
2019
A viscount intent on restoring his family’s reputation hires a governess with impeccable references. Stranded together during a snowstorm, he begins suspecting her secrets, while she struggles to hide a scandalous identity and an increasingly dangerous attraction.
The Scent of Scandal
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Fredericka inherits a Scottish cottage on condition that she continue her uncle’s mission to reform his neighbor. Scarred veteran Ross wants solitude, but her persistence and his hidden passion turn their clash of wills into an unexpected romance.
The Winter Bride
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Widowed farmer Ned shelters Grace after she flees an abusive brother and a forced marriage. Offering his name could keep her safe, but accepting that protection gives both a chance at happiness neither expected during a bleak Christmas.
To Break the Rules
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Lucia de Feria arrives in England determined to recover a fortune and pursue revenge. An inquisitive viscount suspects she conceals more than beauty, and their growing connection complicates her plans as an enemy draws nearer.
To Dance with a Devil
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Facing an unwanted marriage in the Highlands, Bonnie Campbell seeks one joyful adventure with Jerome Cadogan. Her impulsive plans disrupt his vow to behave respectably, and their growing attachment becomes urgent when her intended husband arrives.
To Dare a Duke
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Anonymous columnist Prue values her independence and hopes outrageous behavior will discourage a duke seeking a quiet bride. Instead, her efforts fascinate Robert, turning an attempted escape from marriage into a courtship neither can easily control.
To Follow Her Heart
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Kitty Connolly considers a childhood pretend wedding binding, despite years of separation from Luke Baxter. His return with a wealthy fiancée prompts her to claim him as her husband, confronting them with competing demands of duty and affection.
To Steal a Kiss
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Wallflower Alice Dowding accepts a dare to kiss a stranger on a moonlit balcony. Nathaniel Hunt agrees to the encounter as a favor to his sister, but their arranged meeting sparks feelings that neither anticipated.
To Wager with Love
by Emma V. Leech
2019
Harriet Stanhope resents Jasper, Earl of St. Clair, while he remains baffled by the hostility of his former friend. A dare and a wager push them back together, offering a chance to confront the hurt behind their estrangement.
The Christmas Rose
by Emma V. Leech
2020
Trying to protect a friend, wallflower Felicity finds herself compromised with notorious rake Lord Courtney. Their resulting marriage joins two people who never imagined a future together, forcing each to look beyond an unpromising first impression.
The Girl is Not for Christmas
by Emma V. Leech
2020
To rescue her family from financial ruin, Olivia must find a wealthy husband at a New Year’s ball. She asks a notorious earl for lessons in seduction, but their growing attraction threatens to derail the practical future she needs.
The Son of Darkness
by Emma V. Leech
2020
After a god takes her son, Jéhenne travels into the war-torn Fae Lands to recover him. Corvus joins the search while struggling with the aftermath of captivity, unaware that her concealed obligations could endanger their fragile reunion.
To Bed the Baron
by Emma V. Leech
2020
Penniless Jemima Fernside accepts work as companion to a scarred former soldier who has withdrawn from society. Shared books and growing trust draw her toward Baron Rothborn, whose painful memories threaten the intimacy developing between them.
To Dance Until Dawn
by Emma V. Leech
2020
Tricked into a crime, mischievous Phoebe joins forces with coachman Flash Jack and family friend Max to seek revenge. Their pursuit leads from England to France, where danger and deception change the way she sees her longtime companion.
To Experiment with Desire
by Emma V. Leech
2020
Minerva Butler defies her mother’s social ambitions by pursuing impoverished scientist Inigo de Beauvoir. He insists their attraction is merely physical, but her desire for lasting love challenges the emotional distance he maintains through his experiments.
To Hunt the Hunter
by Emma V. Leech
2020
After her reputation is damaged, Matilda faces an uncertain future and Montagu’s offer to become his mistress. Discovering compassion beneath his libertine reputation draws her closer, while concealed dangers threaten the fragile trust between them.
To Ride with the Knight
by Emma V. Leech
2020
Aristocratic Helena Adolphus is determined to pursue self-made Gabriel Knight, despite his contempt for the society that rejected him. Her willingness to risk scandal challenges his defenses, but their different backgrounds complicate a powerful mutual attraction.
To Winter at Wildsyde
by Emma V. Leech
2020
Determined to honor her father’s wish for an aristocratic marriage, wealthy Ruth Stone dares to propose to an earl’s heir. Their practical arrangement takes her to a crumbling Scottish castle, where unexpected attraction complicates their bargain.
Winter's Wild Melody
by Emma V. Leech
2020
Caught in a winter storm after a week of excess, Viscount Debdon shelters in an abandoned farmhouse. Discovering that his apparently ghostly companion is a real and captivating woman makes returning to ordinary life far less appealing.
Dare It All for Love
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Visiting Holbrook for the summer, Florence Knight becomes drawn to the worldly Henry Stanhope. Strange disturbances at his estate lead her to investigate an old vendetta, placing their growing affection in the path of a dangerous mystery.
Dare to Be Brazen
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Expected to make a respectable debut, Eliza Adolphus instead falls for Nic Demarteau, an illegitimate Frenchman fleeing scandal. While he helps his aristocratic brother seek a bride, Nic struggles to resist an attraction he believes could endanger Eliza.
Dare to Be Wicked
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Sisters Elizabeth and Charlotte anticipate the return of childhood friend Cassius Cadogan from France. Now an artist accompanied by two mysterious Frenchmen, he brings secrets and romantic possibilities that unsettle their household and complicate the sisters’ affections.
Dare to Be Wild
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Bookish Elspeth hopes to devote herself to teaching, but an impoverished viscount engineers a scandal to secure her dowry. Their resulting marriage becomes a contest of wills as her unexpected defiance challenges his assumptions and stirs genuine feelings.
Dare to Cause a Scandal
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Gambling-house owner’s daughter Arabella sets her sights on one man, only for scandal to bind her to Marquess Lawrence Bainbridge. Facing his hostile father and troubled family, she must decide what loyalty to her unexpected husband requires.
Dare to Risk it All
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Reformed gambler Raphe Coote is determined to preserve his hard-won stability under a trusted mentor’s guidance. At a Christmas gathering, spirited Greer Cadogan challenges his restraint, forcing him to weigh the risks of opening his heart.
The Mistletoe Dare
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Lively Georgina Anderson escapes her protective brothers and unwanted suitors at a Christmas house party. There she meets reserved Duke Alden Seymour, whose solitary habits collide with her exuberance as festive games encourage an unlikely attachment.
The Trouble with a Dare
by Emma V. Leech
2021
Pregnant after trusting a deceptive suitor, Grace Weston accepts marriage to quiet farmer Sterling Oak to avoid ruin. His rough manner unsettles her, but discovering his kindness and concealed feelings offers hope for a future neither expected.
An Enchanting Dare
by Emma V. Leech
2022
Shy Aisling Baxter needs a husband but finds the London season overwhelming. Sylvester Coote’s teasing seems unbearable until circumstances draw them together in the countryside, where she begins to reconsider both his intentions and her own feelings.
Just a Little Daring
by Emma V. Leech
2022
Tired of admirers who notice only her beauty, Vivien Anson becomes interested in outwardly proper August Lane-Fox. His determination to escape family scandal conceals a mischievous past, and her curiosity threatens the quiet life he has carefully constructed.
Sinfully Daring
by Emma V. Leech
2022
Rosamund enlists married Viscount Hargreaves to help attract another man, then falls for her ally instead. His wife’s hostility threatens her reputation, and a murder turns their forbidden affection into a dangerous test of trust.
The Dare Before Christmas
by Emma V. Leech
2022
Victoria Adolphus wants to win Barnaby Godwin, whose earlier romantic disappointment has made him wary of another wealthy woman. A Christmas gathering offers an opportunity, but her search for adventure uncovers secrets that draw him into protecting her.
To Dare the Darkness
by Emma V. Leech
2022
Evie Knight’s love for family friend Louis César deepens despite her father’s opposition. When the count’s traumatic past returns, he must reveal secrets he has concealed, leaving Evie to confront the danger behind the man she trusts.
To Dare the Devil
by Emma V. Leech
2022
Kathleen de Beauvoir distrusts the notorious Earl of Vane despite having saved his life. Calling in that debt to help a school brings her close to his attempts at reform, while his past threatens their developing attachment.
Wildly Daring
by Emma V. Leech
2022
Impulsive Cara Baxter begins a secret correspondence with an enigmatic stranger who has intercepted her letter. Discovering that he is a viscount entangled in the Paris underworld forces her to weigh affection against scandal and genuine danger.
A Daring Desire
by Emma V. Leech
2023
Cat Barrington’s marriage to a notorious rake leaves her lonely when her husband flees to France. Her unanswered letters give way to an unexpected opportunity for closeness, challenging the shame and family fears behind his emotional retreat.
Indecently Daring
by Emma V. Leech
2023
After breaking an engagement, Alana Cadogan retreats to Holbrook and clashes with Reverend Harry Martin. Attraction grows beneath their arguments, but his guilt and sense of unworthiness stand between them until danger tests the courage of both.
Return to Wildsyde
by Emma V. Leech
2023
Betrayed by his late wife, Viscount Lyall distrusts the relatives left in his guardianship. Luella wants her inheritance and an independent life for herself and her young cousin, but proximity challenges his assumptions and awakens feelings complicated by duty.
The Devil to Pay
by Emma V. Leech
2023
A nobleman writing Gothic novels anonymously goes undercover as a gardener to answer criticism about his portrayal of working people. Sharp-eyed Selina sees through his disguise, turning his attempt at research into a battle of wit and attraction.
Truly, Madly, Daring
by Emma V. Leech
2023
Blind and threatened by relatives questioning his sanity, Leander Steyning proposes a practical marriage to Emmeline Knight. Their escape to Gretna Green becomes a journey toward trust as she supports his independence and unexpected love develops.
Truth or Dare
by Emma V. Leech
2023
Former pickpocket Aggie leaves England rather than confess her love for aristocrat Frederick Adolphus. Five years later, circumstances bring her home, forcing them to confront lingering affection, class prejudice and the misunderstandings that drove them apart.
Wrecking Belle
by Emma V. Leech
2023
After a riding accident, Conor rebuilds his life around caution and order. Accident-prone debutante Lucy disrupts that peace, and a compromising mishap forces an engagement that challenges his assumptions about the woman he considers a walking disaster.
A Landscape of Love
by Emma V. Leech
2024
Gardener Hart wins an important commission redesigning a duke’s grounds and falls for the man’s grieving daughter Fidelia. Helping her recover from betrayal threatens his professional ambitions, forcing them to confront the class divide that makes a shared future seem impossible.
Eight for Losing, One for Loving
by Emma V. Leech
2024
Violetta distrusts daredevil Leo’s sudden wish to court her, despite loving him since childhood. When criminals kidnap his famous cat, their pursuit turns skepticism into adventure and gives Leo a chance to prove his intentions are serious.
Kidnapping Cordelia
by Emma V. Leech
2024
Muir flees London under suspicion of murder, only to rescue Cordelia from a dangerous kidnapping. The circumstances deepen his scandal and ruin her reputation, forcing a marriage that turns her romantic fantasies into a far more complicated reality.
The Thorn and the Rose
by Emma V. Leech
2024
A mysterious woman shelters badly injured Thorn, then vanishes while others deny she existed. When a letter arrives begging for help, he must decide whether to trust the rescuer who may have saved him or deceived him.
Venus in Disguise
by Emma V. Leech
2024
Boxer Ash sees through the obedient image presented by debutante Narcissa and discovers a rebellious equal. Her father forbids their connection, leaving two outsiders to decide whether their attraction is worth challenging society and his control.
Walk on the Wildsyde
by Emma V. Leech
2024
Distiller Hamilton’s business is threatened by a minister’s temperance crusade, while the man’s daughter Clara finds Hamilton unexpectedly appealing. Caught between loyalty and desire, she must reconsider her father’s judgments as the campaign reveals troubling inconsistencies.
Winter Rogue
by Emma V. Leech
2024
Exiled by scandal to his decaying estate, Earl Justin receives a proposal from heiress Beatrice, who is fleeing her uncle’s plans. Their practical marriage and efforts to restore the house offer an unexpected chance at love over Christmas.
A Wicked Business
by Emma V. Leech
2025
Ambitious Felix helps Lady Belinda buy a print shop to publish women’s writing. Their partnership turns romantic, but an explosive story creates a scandal that threatens her safety and the carefully ordered business future he has worked to build.
Christmas Comes to Little Valentine
by Emma V. Leech
2025
Nathaniel enlists penniless Margaret to pose as his fiancée at a family Christmas gathering. The deception offers escape from relentless matchmaking, but his formidable ducal cousin’s scrutiny threatens to unravel their arrangement and the feelings developing around it.
Cupid Comes to Little Valentine
by Emma V. Leech
2025
After surviving an attempt on his life, rake Beau hides in the seaside village of Little Valentine. Practical vicar’s daughter Clementine refuses to indulge his avoidance, setting out to confront the danger herself and discovering the man beneath his indolence.
Debtor's Daughter
by Emma V. Leech
2025
Recovering from a disastrous love affair, artist Larkin befriends a lively boy and his struggling family. Learning that the boy’s widowed mother and relatives are fleeing a predatory creditor draws him into their lives despite his resolve to avoid romance.
The Return of the Rake
by Emma V. Leech
2025
Underworld fighter Jasper returns to the village that rejected him to hide a young woman from danger. His meeting with perceptive innkeeper Anne challenges his hardened defenses, but old grudges and new threats endanger their chance at love.
The Song of the Siren
by Emma V. Leech
2025
After Anne rejects her childhood friend’s proposal, an attack leaves the marquess blind. Anne and Beatrice care for him, but Beatrice’s disguise as a maid conceals an identity he once overlooked and complicates the feelings growing between them.
What Lies Beneath
by Emma V. Leech
2025
A devoted governess has concealed her identity for years while raising an earl’s daughter. When a published account of her past risks exposing her, the earl’s growing curiosity and attraction threaten the fragile refuge she has built.
A Devil's Bargain
by Emma V. Leech
2026
Aubrey arrives in Little Valentine for a quiet holiday and recognizes a stolen family brooch worn by mysterious Alice. Forced into partnership, they untangle theft, blackmail, and family secrets while attraction makes it harder to judge whom to trust.
A Taste of Miss Honey
by Emma V. Leech
2026
Izzy shelters a wounded smuggler and later travels to London seeking answers about his disappearance. A cold nobleman at her debut looks exactly like him but denies knowing her, drawing her into a dangerous puzzle of identity and desire.
Love Wasn't Built in a Day
by Emma V. Leech
2026
Architect Gideon focuses on the grand hotel that will secure his future, until Lady Henrietta repeatedly intrudes on his plans. Their clashes become attraction, but a private secret, sabotage, and family trouble threaten both his ambitions and their relationship.
Mrs Wildblood's Christmas Ghost
by Emma V. Leech
2026
Two rival novelists hide behind pen names of the opposite sex, unaware of each other’s identity. A Christmas visit to Little Valentine draws Sebastian and widowed Verity together through a ghost legend, threatening their anonymity and carefully guarded hearts.
The Lady's No Angel
by Emma V. Leech
2026
To claim her grandfather’s fortune, Angel must solve a clue leading to a legendary grave. Traveling in disguise, she accepts help from a mysterious man whose own hidden identity turns their treasure hunt into a risky romantic adventure.
The Untamed Heart
by Emma V. Leech
2026
Celebrated Waterloo officer Marcus dreads the portrait meant to commemorate his courage. Artist Eustacia sees guilt behind the legend, and their increasingly intimate sittings force both to choose between the heroic image society demands and the man he really is.
Wicked By Design
by Emma V. Leech
2026
Cecilia engineers a scandal with notorious Viscount Damian to escape marriage to a much older man. Their convenient union offers him respectability and unexpected friendship, but his hidden past threatens the faith she places in him.
Emma V. Leech sub-series and character series
- Daring Daughters books in order
- Girls Who Dare books in order
- Les Corbeaux: The French Vampire Legend books in order
- Les Fées: The French Fae Legend books in order
- Rogues & Gentlemen books in order
- The Regency Romance Mysteries books in order
- The Venturesome Ladies of Little Valentine books in order
- Wicked Sons books in order
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