Governess Juliana Ashbourne has dreams reaching far beyond the confines of her current position, hoping to someday establish her own school for girls. When she inherits a fortune from her late grandfather, she is shocked to learn that "someday" may soon be within reach. However, there is one condition: she must spend a month at the estate of Havenfield--with the very family who disowned her mother. Intent on securing the money she needs to start her school, Juliana accepts the invitation, vowing to guard her heart against those who shunned her all her life. But Havenfield is far from what she expects. She discovers a grandmother seeking forgiveness, a cold and disapproving aunt, and a painfully shy cousin. And then there is Mr. William Rowley. Though the heir to the estate is a merciless tease, Juliana finds in him a friend and confidant--and perhaps something more. As she struggles to make sense of her new place in the world, her stubborn independence clashes with a yearning to belong and the even more confusing desires of her heart.

The Truth About Miss Ashbourne

Joanna Barker

Covenant Communications,Inc.

Miss Adeline Hayes is the perfect lady's companion: pleasant, conversational, and unceasingly proper. But when her closest friend, Charity Edgeworth, breaks off her arranged marriage without explanation, even Adeline's superior skills are put to the test. Charity's father banishes the two young women to the country, sending Adeline with a charge to find Charity a husband or suffer dire consequences. As Adeline takes on the role of reluctant matchmaker, she discovers more than one obstacle in her path. Not only does Charity prefer escaping in books to socializing, but Adeline soon finds her own attentions distracted by the standoffish--and irritatingly handsome--Mr. Evan Whitfield. Amidst an eventful foxhunt and the unexpected arrival of Charity's former betrothed, Adeline simply doesn't have time for a battle of wits with Evan. But the two are continually drawn together until Adeline begins to question her tightly guarded convictions about love and marriage. However, when secrets are revealed and truths made known, Adeline must face her most fearsome obstacle yet: herself.

Miss Adeline's Match

Covenant Communications

Christmas at Falstone Castle by Sarah M. Eden
The Dowager Duchess of Kielder eagerly anticipates spending Christmas with her son and his family. Though their relationship has been strained, the duchess is determined to heal the chasm. Even with the help of the widowed local vicar, her plan will take a Christmas miracle. But during this magical season, anything is possible . . . even two second chances for love.
The Heart of Christmas by Anita Stansfield
When a chance meeting brings together a gentle seamstress and a widowed banker, each lonely soul finds a first hint of hope. As their lives become entwined, it will take Christmas spirit to guide a broken family to love and healing.
'Tis the Season to Be Daring by Esther Hatch
Elizabeth Davenport has had quite enough of the London Season. Determined to evade a parade of unsuitable suitors, she seeks help from the one gentleman who has no regard for Society's rules. All of Society knows Lord Hawthorne is not interested in marriage, yet he cannot deny Miss Davenport's unique charm. And as the Christmas season works its magic, their charade begins to feel less like playacting and more like love.
The Christmas Dress by Joanna Barker
Seamstress Nell Addington is thrilled when her childhood friend Jacob Hammond commissions a dress for his sister. But when Nell realizes her feelings for Jacob run far deeper than friendship, an unexpected snowstorm—and some holiday cheer—may convince them both that love is worth fighting for.

All Hearts Come Home For Christmas

Anita Stansfield

Sarah M. Eden

Esther Hatch

Reluctantly returning to London for yet another Season, shy Nora Hamilton has nearly given up hope that she will ever find the love match she longs for. After all, the one man she does harbor feelings for—her closest friend, James—has made it perfectly clear he views her as just that: a friend. With James traveling half a world away and Nora's father pressuring her to marry for wealth and status, Nora is forced to set aside her desire for love and accept the future she has always dreaded.
Until James returns unexpectedly and Nora's feelings once again rush unbearably close to the surface. Determined to save what is left of their friendship, Nora ignores her own heart and allows herself to be swept up in the London Season, soon finding herself the object of two very different gentlemen's affections. Though she should be thrilled, both men come with a glaring fault: neither is the one man who holds her heart.
But there is much more at stake than heartbreak. When long-kept secrets are laid bare, Nora must face the fears that have plagued her all her life and decide what true love is worth.

Secrets and Suitors

Product Description 
Constantly stifled by the rules of Society, spirited Rebecca Rowley enjoys finding ways to quietly or not so quietly rebel. But riding bareback and avoiding nosy neighbors are nothing compared to the thrilling secret she is keeping from her family.\nWhen Rebecca's quick thinking saves the life of a young girl, she unwittingly attracts the attention of the child's dashing brother, Lieutenant Nicholas Avery. As that attention turns flirtatious, Rebecca is forced to tell him the truth: she is secretly engaged to the one man her family would never approve of. Fortunately, Lieutenant Avery is a navy man with no wish to marry, or so they both assume as they enter into a friendship. Rebecca hopes to change her family's mind about her betrothed, but the more she comes to know the handsome lieutenant, the more she wonders if she promised her hand too hastily. 
After all her carefully laid plans are shattered during a family crisis, Rebecca must force her heart to decide. Should she stay true to the promise she made or fight for the future she's only just begun to imagine? 
 Review 
Otherwise Engaged by Joanna Barker is the story of Rebecca Rowley who is engaged to Edward and best friends with Lieutenant Nicholas Avery. Rebecca meets Edward while away visiting her friend and they quickly become engaged. However, Edward's and Rebecca s families have an unfavorable past and a marriage will be frowned upon on both sides. One of Rebecca s passions is riding her horse, Stella, and when she is out for a ride, she must jump into a lake to save a drowning young girl. Enter Nicholas, the brother, coming to find his little sister and quickly befriending Rebecca. As the days pass, Rebecca and Nicholas spend a lot of time together. Rebecca and Edward are trying to find the hidden family secrets and can only write letters and tell no one of their love. Edward s surprise arrival at Rebecca s home will make Rebecca s future clear and she must make decisions using both her head and her heart. Otherwise Engaged by Joanna Barker is a romantic historical story set in 1822. I found Otherwise Engaged to be all it said and more. In my mind, I tried to tell Rebecca what I hoped she would do and kept turning pages until I got answers. The differences between Edward and Nicholas were huge and well described. Joanna Barker has taken all of the elements needed to write a wonderfully romantic historical novel. I highly recommend reading Otherwise Engaged and promise you will not be disappointed it is a sure winner. --Readers Favorite Five Star Review\nWhat a delight to find yet another "new favourite" author to me! While Joanna Barker is a popular author (she was a finalist in our Book of the Year awards last year), I have never read one of her books. I can honestly say it won't be my last. 
 I loved the inner dialogue of Rebecca Rowley. Her humour and impulsiveness reminded me of Jane Austen's Emma. It was quite a treat to peek inside her thoughts. Her friendship with Nicolas Avery was also reminiscent of Emma. She feels perfectly safe to call him a friend because she is "otherwise engaged" (perfect title by the way). Nicolas, for his part, accepts this new friendship, agreeing to keep Rebecca's engagement secret. The quick and witty banter between them was so realistic I felt like I was watching a movie. Filled with hilarity, romance, a mystery we are in on and misunderstandings, this is a story you will want to place on your "keeper" shelf. I will miss these characters. 
 If you love Jane Austen and Regency Romances, you will love this book. I highly recommend it. --Interviews and ReviewsJoanna Barker has penned an utterly charming Regency romance focused on family and the wonder of falling in love. A joy to read. --Regina Scott, award-winning author

Otherwise Engaged

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Joanna Barker. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Joanna Barker

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Joanna Barker. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

The Truth About Miss Ashbourne

The Truth About Miss Ashbourne

Miss Adeline's Match

All Hearts Come Home For Christmas

Secrets and Suitors

Otherwise Engaged