When the Wallflowers Were Wicked Books in Order

After a disastrous debut at Almack's, Verity decides security lies in becoming a wealthy man's mistress. Marquess Thomas cannot resist her proposal, but his failing finances demand a rich wife, placing their attraction at odds with his obligations.

Banished to a finishing school after scandal, Rebecca joins investigator Nigel Kent in searching for a stolen diamond. Secret passages connect the school to the crime, but their rekindled relationship risks interference that could separate them and protect the thief.

Quiet Ophelia prefers investigating a mysterious key to seeking a husband at a house party. Prince Saif joins her effort to rescue the Marlowe sisters from unwanted marriages, but their growing attachment raises questions about a future together.

Josephine investigates a stolen diamond while confined to a finishing school, only to learn she's promised to a man she suspects of the theft. Felix wants to escape his notorious reputation, and their joint investigation complicates the arranged match.

Caroline takes charge of a school for disgraced young women and seeks both a stolen diamond and Rufus Herrington's hand. He eagerly supports her investigation, but pressure to restore his family's finances through marriage threatens their shared future.

Shunned after her sisters' scandals, Sophie seeks a place of her own and finds an ally in confectioner Jonathan Foster. Their unconventional romance becomes an investigation when a familiar enemy is discovered selling secrets to French pirates.

Heiress Felicity must find a titled husband, while awkward Sullivan needs a wealthy bride to save his estate. Their house-party flirtation promises to solve both problems, until Lord Cunningham's schemes threaten to turn their match against them.

Imogen's father confines her in London and promises her to Lord Cunningham, thwarting her plan to elope with Thaddeus. Determined to rescue her, Thaddeus risks disguises and secret visits while their powerful opponents threaten to keep them apart.

With her reputation damaged, Honor seeks security through wealthy tradesman Sebastian Boothe. His fortune is threatened by a scheming nobleman, and her gambling skills could help expose the fraud, if he can learn to trust her.

Eliza plans to seduce investigator Adolphus during a house-party treasure hunt, while he seeks a criminal among the guests. Discovering his suspect's painful connection to her turns the case personal, especially when a crucial witness disappears.

Lady Lettuce Marlowe's voyage with her cruel husband is interrupted by pirates acting against their captain's orders. Drawn to Captain Martin Neville, she joins him in resisting treachery that threatens both vessels and everyone aboard.

Lady Alice Marlowe dreads the marriage her father has arranged, but Count Fabian Camoni hopes to give her a happy Christmas. When missing valuables are blamed on Alice, they must defend her innocence before the wedding falls apart.

Lord Benedict Killian wants an heir without marriage, while disgraced Suzanne needs money to begin again. Their agreement to conceive a child promises to solve both problems, until attraction threatens to turn a practical bargain into something more.