Laura Rollins Books in Order

On her first mission, British spy Leila Hale poses as a nurse in a French town ravaged by a mysterious illness. Finding her undercover mentor means uncovering the truth behind the deadly waltzing flu.

Doctor Elise Sterling joins the steam-powered submarine Gearhound to pursue research that might ease werewolves' suffering. Funding, betrayal, and hidden motives threaten the experiment, forcing Elise to weigh compassion against danger.

Engineer Tressa Wimple plans to donate her windfall to the orphanage that once sheltered her. When accusations reveal a darker possibility, Tressa, her brother Jasper, and Brox investigate while she confronts her own past.

In a Victorian steampunk world of dangerous secrets and supernatural threats, Jasper Wimple is drawn into a mystery tied to stolen bloodlines. The investigation tests his loyalty and forces him to confront dangers close to home.

Lord Quintin Lockhart has loved Esther Collingwood since childhood, but she seems changed after his years in India. He hopes to remind her of their bond before old hurts and missed chances make a true farewell inevitable.

Lady Cassandra Lockhart finds Lord Nigel Southcott badly injured and chooses to hide him, despite the risk to her reputation. With a dangerous pursuer closing in, Nigel's secrets could make their fragile trust impossible.

Lady Venetica Lockhart and Edmund Dawkes make a practical pact to help each other attract different matches. Their clever plan works too well, until they begin to see that the person they need may be beside them.

Widow Alice Nightingale disguises herself as a fictional male cousin to judge the men who might become a father to her son. Lord Ezra Brooks trusts the cousin but distrusts Alice, making honesty and romance equally difficult.

Lord Felix Lockhart is determined to prove himself in the House of Lords, while Miss Jocelyn Hunt stands firmly with the Commons. Their political rivalry turns personal when attraction challenges the loyalties that divide them.

Lord Ezra Weston has secretly corresponded with Grace Stewart while posing as his own sister. When Grace plans to marry another man at a Christmas house party, Ezra must reveal his deception or lose her for good.

Newly elevated into London society, tradesman's daughter Eliza Mulgrave struggles with whispers and expectations. Adam Lambert, a new viscount with an unexpected young ward, becomes the sincere friend she needs, but society may not welcome their growing attachment.

Rachel Chant wants only to return to her struggling mother, not make a fashionable match. Music-loving tutor Christopher Dunn offers friendship and understanding, but falling for him may mean risking another painful goodbye.

Spy Dinah Mulgrave ruins Lord Henry Stanton's undercover operation against smugglers, then a compromising situation forces them into marriage. Optimistic Dinah wants love, while rigid Henry wants order, and both must learn to live with a stranger.

Belle Young expects Lord Wilkins to honor his old promise and marry her when he returns for Christmas. Instead, his companion and a dangerous family secret leave Belle and James Radcliff questioning where loyalty, love, and hope belong.

After the Earl of Chapman damages Helena Spencer's reputation, she cannot forgive him. At a Christmas house party, he agrees to help her find a husband, only to realize he wants to become the man she chooses.

Martha Cratchit secretly cleans a church house to feed her family and care for her grandfather. There she meets the guarded Duke of Pembroke, whose private struggle may make him understand her fears better than anyone.

Trapped in an engagement to an abusive man, Marianne Twisden needs a way out without making herself a target. Lord Sheldon Lockhart joins her dangerous game, but protecting Marianne could put both their futures at risk.

Three Victorian romance novellas welcome autumn with gardens, difficult choices, and new chances at love. Laura Rollins's contribution follows Ruth Hughes, a science-minded young woman whose ordinary walks lead to unexpected matchmaking.

Lady Augusta Honeyfield faces dwindling prospects and a threatened family estate. Jacob Hatcher offers a practical marriage arrangement, but competing claims and unexpected affection force them to decide whether security can become something more.

Lady Charlotte Blackmore's work at an orphanage is threatened by gossip about her closeness to Sir Seth Mulgrave. They agree to appear only friendly, but hiding their feelings may cost Charlotte the work that matters most.

Adam Drake travels to Bath to protect his neglected young stepsister and meets Lady Elizabeth Vaughn, whose father's ill health threatens her family's future. Their quick friendship deepens as both face choices that could separate them.

Miles, Lord Bartlett, and widow Lady Jane Westwood unite to stop what they believe is a reckless Christmas wedding. Their campaign against romance becomes complicated when holiday mischief exposes their own growing attraction.

Lady Susan sees Lord William Blackmore as a longtime friend, not a possible husband. When he asks her to help him court a mysterious woman, Susan does not realize she is the intended target.

Annabella Pettiford dreams of winning Lord Waverly's attention, but Benedict Drake believes his friend would be disastrous for her. As Benedict steers her toward other suitors, he realizes his concern has become love.

Lady Margaret travels abroad for Christmas under former soldier Benjamin Rockwell's protection. When a jewel is stolen, their teasing rivalry becomes a shared investigation, and both must decide whether to risk a more personal connection.

When Penelope Fairchild unexpectedly inherits a fortune, suitors flock to her door. Her childhood friend Thomas Drake has loved her for years, but declaring himself could destroy the friendship she depends on amid all the attention.