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"You truly are one special lady."Wallflowers symbolize a shy or excluded person at a dance or party, especially a girl without a partner.Victoria Blackburn lives a lonely and simple life. She is not like most ladies in London, and that is how she likes it. She does not want to be the centre of gossip, but a rumour about her and a lord she does not know well has been made up. Now her house at Lyne Avenue seems to be the place where everyone wants to be.Andrew Brompton is not liked by the ton, and when a rumour comes out, he does not bother about it. But he feels the need to protect the lady who is in the centre of attention, next to him. He discovers there is much more to her than he initially thought, and that mayhap all rumours are untrue.Will they be able to see through the superficial façade of rumours and brave the ton, or will they return to their quiet and uneventful life?Victorian Flower Series #2Can be read as a stand-alone book.…

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Bouquets symbolize the repelling of the evil eye and the making of a fruitful union. It consist of multiple flowers, making it a unique and meaningful object that a bride takes with her to the alter.Elizabeth Brompton, lady of Hawthorne, is not having the life she dreamed of. True, she has four sons and a loving husband. But when that husband is out traveling, she is left alone to take care of her children and explain where their father has gone.Andrew Brompton, lord of Duncan, has a seemingly perfect life. But both he and his wife have the dream of having more children, and every reminder of her illness, is a stab to their heart. But one simple word will change his life forever.Thomas Brompton, lord of Lindenberg, is not having a calm life. His wife bore him seven children, and her sister is living with them. But one day, there is a knock on their door that might make their not-calm life, even wilder. Mary Brompton, just Mary, has a loving husband and three children. The perfect life for someone who gave up her title to marry the man of her dreams. But that picture perfect life is crumbling, and the only thing she can do, is see her husband even less then she does now.They all have a fight to fight against one man - a man who has been torturing them for many years now. And finally, they have had enough. But is a family with its own, intern problems strong enough to chase away Arthur Brompton?Victorian Flower Series #5…

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"I assume you do not mind improper behavior, giving you are a Brompton."Lilacs symbolize confidence, which makes them a traditionally popular gift for graduates. There are many meanings that lilacs have that can best be classified by colour. White lilacs represent youthful innocence. Blue lilacs symbolize happiness and tranquillity. Lilac, the colour for which this flower is named, is a light purple that symbolizes a first love. Mary Brompton is not young anymore, although she behaves like she is. She is expected to court her best friend's brother, but she does not like him like people think she does. She wants to be free and fully a woman, not a fancy lady who needs the protection of a man.Eli Byron is not the best man in London. He has a reputation of danger, drinks and many ladies. Hiding behind the greatness of his father, has become second nature to him. He has a family that has hope for him, but he does not share that feeling.They are different on every level and they put that to the test - literally. But does becoming close to each mean discovering the truth they are both hiding?Victorian Flower Series #4Can be read as a stand-alone book.…

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Sometimes, only a part of the legend is true.Despite being a country girl in heart and soul, Elena Hunter lives in Denver, Colorado. But with the passing of her father, she has to return to the small town of Saint Charles and face many memories - and Asher.He should hate her. And she should not think of him. Yet Elena knows that eventually they will see each other again and relive the past. But she left that life behind with a reason.So she doesn't want to see Asher again because her heart might beat faster. Or it will slow down because of his rightful anger. Either way, she will be torn once again.She could forgive herself and stay with Asher. But the haunting past will push her away from him - again.…

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"I hope I can be a better mother than I am a wife."Daylilies symbolize motherhood. In China, it refers to a mother's devotion and filial devotion from a child to his or her mother. In Chinese superstition, the daylily relates to birth. It is said that the birth of a son is made possible if the pregnant woman wears a daylily in her girdle.Madilyn Hayes has a perfect life with perfect parents. She is young, rich and quite beautiful. The ton loves her, but her parents do not always. Behind her gorgeous smile is a doubtful and unsure girl who tries to make her parents notice that she is more than just a girl.Thomas Brompton's life is turned upside down when he inherits the estate of Lindenberg from an uncle, giving him both a second property and a title. He is also making a name for himself by working as a detective, eager to safe children beggars from evil men.But when a life changing event ties them together, they have to find a way to live peacefully with each other.Victorian Flower Series #3Can be read as a stand-alone book.…

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"You say you cannot trust me, yet you want to befriend me."Red roses symbolize passion, true love, romance and desire. The red rose is a classic "I Love You" rose. A deep red rose can mean that you are ready for commitment, and have a deep passion for that person. When red roses are used for a bridal bouquet, they represent bliss in the marriage as well as true respect and appreciation toward one another. Ultimately, if you want to tell someone you love them, a red rose is the way to go.Elizabeth Brompton, as third child of her parents, has not had an easy life. She is twenty-three now, but does not feel the pressure to marry. In fact, she does not want to marry for her heart has been broken too many times: by her brother, by her father, and by him.William Brown, lord of Hawthorne, must admit that his life has been a bore ever since he left her. For all those years, he has not been able to stop thinking of her, for his best friend - her brother - was a constant reminder of the woman he has lost.But after all those years of running away from the past, their eyes met and they realized that the love was never lost.Victorian Flower Series #1Can be read as a stand-alone book.…