Miss Olivia Nelson has never done anything reckless in her life.

Determined to be the perfect young lady amongst a field of wild Barringtons, Olivia strives for politeness. Modesty. Restraint. But when Lady Phaedra Barrington declares her to be boring and goads her into venturing to Elysium, Olivia reluctantly agrees.
Elysium, part gambling hell and part pleasure palace isn’t the sort of establishment Olivia should ever visit. Her future includes paying calls, taking sedate walks in the park and marriage to a proper, somewhat boring gentleman hand-picked by her grandfather. When a handsome stranger nearly ravishes her on Elysium’s second floor, Olivia is thrilled to have done something daring.
Until she finds the same man seated across from her at the Duke of Averell’s dinner table. Winking at her. A proper gentleman, one with an ounce of decorum, would pretend not to recognize her.
But Mr. Benjamin Cooke, Olivia soon finds out, is definitely not a gentleman.
He’s ruthless. Unprincipled. Brilliant. Attractive. And worst of all, American.
Cooke wants Olivia with a determination that is as thrilling as it is terrifying.
Now Olivia is faced with an impossible decision.
Will she be bound by duty? Or sacrifice everything to follow her heart?

Lady Andromeda Barrington is the most unsuitable young lady in London.

At least in the Duke of Granby’s opinion.

Granby doesn’t care for bastard relatives or tainted pedigrees and Andromeda possesses both. Nor does he like opinionated young ladies who enjoy hurling insults in his direction.

Andromeda is, in short, the most annoying creature he’s ever met.

When she arrives, uninvited, to a house party given at his estate, Granby can’t decide whether to kiss Andromeda senseless or send her packing.

Andromeda is the victim of infatuation and bad luck.

The infatuation is that of her sister for the Earl of Blythe, but the misfortune belongs solely to Andromeda after she is forced to attend a house party hosted by the Duke of Granby. She and the duke are previously, unpleasantly, acquainted. The entire party is bound to be awkward, and their mutual dislike difficult to hide. Her only recourse is to avoid the giant block of ice masquerading as a duke. Thankfully, Granby’s estate is enormous.

But instead of mutual hostility upon arriving, Romy is greeted with unexpected attraction. Insults turn into flirtation. Heated discussions become lingering kisses.

Her heart is ruined. Granby may not even have one.

And the duke has already chosen another young lady to be his duchess.

The Design of Dukes is steamy historical romance with a guaranteed happily ever after and next in the series The Beautiful Barringtons.

The Study of a Rake

The Theory of Earls

The Design of Dukes            

The Marquess Method  (Coming Soon)

Lady Theodosia Barrington is practically begging to be ruined.

That’s the assumption of the Marquess of Haven after spying Theodosia at a house party given by the Duke of Granby. After his father left him little else but a title and a crumbling estate, Haven is in desperate need of an heiress. Not only is Theodosia rich as Croesus and beautiful, but she’s also a Barrington. Her brother is Leo Murphy, owner of Elysium and the man Haven holds responsible for ruining his father.

Theodosia is the solution to all of Haven’s problems.

Lady Theodosia has long been infatuated with the Earl of Blythe. In an effort to prove her affection and perhaps induce him to offer for her, Theodosia paints a scandalous self-portrait of herself for Blythe as a birthday gift. The small token of affection is incredibly improper. Her behavior reckless.

She regrets gifting the miniature to Blythe immediately. 

Desperate to save her reputation before it can be destroyed and escape humiliation, Theodosia makes another rash decision. Retrieve the miniature from Blythe’s study.

Except the miniature is gone. And the only thing waiting for her is the Marquess of Haven.

And her own ruination.

Ridden with scandal...

Lady Miranda Reynolds lost her heart a long time ago. When she decided to finally wed, it was too late. A scandal left her a spinster on a shelf, with only the most desperate gentlemen willing to court her. Ironic since Miranda was once the most sought-after young lady in London. 

But that was before Colin Hartley ruined her.

An earl by tragedy... 

Colin Hartley, the Earl of Kilmaire is in desperate need of an heiress. And her money. He isn’t particular about his future bride, it’s a hand he seeks, not a heart. Colin’s still belongs to another. The only woman he’s ever loved jilted him to marry a future duke. 

A second chance... 

An unfortunate misunderstanding cost Colin and Miranda he happy ending they deserved. Six long years later, fate intervenes once again.

Miranda didn’t marry a duke.  Or an earl.  Or anyone. 

She’s been waiting for Colin. Her wicked earl. 

A steamy, sexy romp through post-Regency London. Book 3 of the Wickeds series by bestselling author Kathleen Ayers.  

Book 1             Wicked’s Scandal

Book 2             Devil of a Duke

Book 3             My Wicked Earl

Book 4             Wickedly Yours

Book 5             Tall Dark & Wicked

Book 6             Still Wicked

Book 7             Wicked Again

There are many uses for a good custard. Seduction being one of them.

Rosalind Richardson is in her third season, pleasantly plump and with an unrestrained passion for making tarts. Her dream is to become London’s finest purveyor of desserts and sweets. She’s certain the key to her future is a collection of unique recipes so exquisite, so rare, that her success and her independence is guaranteed. She only needs to find a copy of the cookbook. Marriage, especially to the much older, far too handsome Earl of Torrington would ruin all Rosalind’s plans.

No matter how marvelous he kisses.

The earl isn’t only breathtaking to look at, he’s well-versed in the culinary arts. And Torrington owns a copy of the very cookbook Rosalind is desperate to get her hands on.

Soon, Rosalind is being tempted with tortes…and Torrington. Flour and sugar become sensual when whispered in Torrington’s smoky voice. Custard, it seems is meant to be tasted from a man’s fingers. The mere mention of cherries sends Rosalind’s pulse fluttering.

Torrington, unreformed rake, and custard maker is seducing Rosalind…one decadent recipe at a time.

Rosalind might well allow herself to be ruined while learning how to make the perfect cake.

But does Torrington have the recipe to win her heart?

“Chemise. Stockings. Piano.”

Three words, uttered by the beautifully rakish Lord Welles, leave Margaret Lainscott speechless. His improper request, that she play the piano for him in her…underthings is as shocking as it is titillating. Margaret should never have asked his help in reintroducing her to Lord Carstairs. But his friend meets all of Margaret’s criteria for a husband; passably attractive, of below-average intelligence, and possessed of an obsessive outdoor hobby which will leave her free to pursue her own life.

Welles is one of London’s most committed bachelors, known for his notorious dealings with women and his part ownership of one of London’s pleasure clubs. He’s long admired Miss Lainscott’s unrestrained passion at the piano; a passion he suspects is not reserved only for her music. Welles is certain Miss Lainscott will not entertain his improper request despite the attraction burning between them.

A young lady such as Miss Lainscott would never ruin herself willingly.

And Welles? Nothing would make him compromise his heart…

Until a duet with a passionate pianist changes his mind.

The Theory of Earls is a steamy, sexy regency romance with a guaranteed happily ever after and the first in a new series, The Beautiful Barringtons by Kathleen Ayers.

A bookish spinster... 

Alexandra Dunforth didn’t plan on creating a scandal. Her only concern was protecting her beloved family estate and the loyal servants left in her care. All it would cost is her hand in marriage. Her odious uncle has arranged a marriage with a man she’s never met. It most certainly isn’t a match made in Heaven, but that doesn’t mean she needs the help, or the attention, of the biggest rake in the ton, “Satan” Reynolds. 

His reputation proceeds him. 

The infamous Marquess of Cambourne... 

Sutton “Satan” Reynolds has been forced back to London; the weather dreadful, the women begging for ruination at his hands. As if things can’t get any worse, he suspects his stepmother could be plotting his murder. All things considered, he’d rather take his chances and return to the jungles of Macao. 

Until Alexandra literally falls at his feet.

A chance meeting…

Alexandra is the most interesting woman Sutton has met in ages, not to mention resistant—she isn’t the least bit impressed with his looks nor is she amused by his ridiculous nickname. He’s intrigued. She could be all kinds of fun to ruin. Luckily for her, he’s just the man for the job. 

This scandal will be nothing short of a wicked. 

Wicked’s Scandal is a steamy historical romance set in post-regency London with a guaranteed happily ever after. Book 1 of the Wickeds

Book 2             Devil of a Duke

Book 3             My Wicked Earl

Book 4             Wickedly Yours

Book 5             Tall Dark & Wicked

Book 6             Still Wicked

Book 7             Wicked Again            

The wealthiest heiress in Bermuda... 

Jemma Manning had a habit of masquerading as a lad to freely roam the island, but she wasn’t the only one pretending to be someone else. When she saved a mysterious stranger from certain death, she had no idea she crossed paths with the enemy. Nick Shepherd appeared to be nothing more than a fortune-hunting dandy from London. A gold-digger, despite her growing attraction to him.

Too bad she’s already betrothed to the Lord Governor’s son. 

A duke hiding his identity... 

Nick followed the trail of lies straight to Bermuda. When he finds himself in trouble, the last thing he needed was rescuing. Especially by a spoiled heiress brandishing a brace of pistols, even if she did look smashing in a pair of breeches. The next time he sees Jemma, she’s wearing a dress, and he can’t decide which Jem he likes more. One thing was certain, he resolved to have the reckless heiress and ruin her.  

He’s out for revenge and she’s the perfect weapon. 

Fate intervenes…in the cruelest way.

As revenge masquerades as seduction, Nick will have to lower his mask and chose vengence or love. He cannot have both. 

Even if he is a devil of a Duke. 

Devil of a Duke is a steamy historical romance set in post-regency London and Bermuda with a guaranteed happily ever after. Book 2 of the Wickeds.

Book 1     Wicked's Scandal

Book 2     Devil of a Duke

Book 3     My Wicked Earl

Book 4    Wickedly Yours

Book 5    Tall Dark & Wicked

Book 6    Still Wicked

Book 7    Wicked Again    Coming Soon

A sassy young lady pretending to be a nun…

Secure within the walls of St. Albans, Lady Elizabeth Reynolds is determined to never face her fears deciding it far better to hide from them. But when her fears come to life in the form of her long absent mother, Elizabeth has no choice but to run.

The dangerous lord who helps her escape…

Henry Spencer Hammond, Lord Kelso has only just arrived back in England after serving his country. He’s tired of living in the shadows as an assassin. If he wishes to retire, his employers prefer he marry. Any woman will do. As luck would have it, fate intercedes when a beautiful young nun hides in his coach and begs his help.

A practical solution…

When Spence proposes a marriage of convenience to solve his problem and hers, Elizabeth accepts. She’ll receive the protection of his name. Spence will have his freedom. Their arrangement is practical and uncomplicated. Logical.

Until Spence falls in love with his wife.

Still Wicked is a steamy historical romance set in post-regency London with a guaranteed happily ever after. Book 6 of the Wickeds.

Book 1   Wicked’s Scandal

Book 2   Devil of a Duke

Book 3   My Wicked Earl

Book 4   Wickedly Yours

Book 5   Tall Dark & Wicked

Book 6   Still Wicked

Book 7   Wicked Again