Regency Admirer/The Merry Gentleman/The Gentleman's Demand

The Merry Gentleman Naval officer Perry Wentworth was stunned to discover the lovely Elizabeth Grantham in his cabin after his ship had set sail, for he had refused her father's request that she be taken to England. Somehow, Elizabeth's father had outwitted them both and placed his daughter in a shocking and compromising position!Keeping her presence a secret from the captain was a nightmare, for Elizabeth was no docile little maid. This ruthless imp of a woman kept Perry running for cover, until her welfare became his top priority. Yet, as scandal threatened Elizabeth's reputation, Perry could no longer allow her out of his sight – or out of his heart!The Gentleman's Demand If Sophie Firle consented to Nicholas Hatton's outrageous request, she would put her life – and her son's – in mortal danger. But could she refuse the opportunity to help trap the smugglers who murdered her husband?Finding herself penniless, and faced with the reality of running a struggling inn, Sophie had no option but to agree to Nicholas's proposal. But the plan also meant that Nicholas would have to be a guest at the inn – and pose as her admirer! And he proved to be remarkably convincing…