“Being a grandmother is wonderful,” Nick’s mother said. “I think it’s because you learn to let go of the small things in order to enjoy what’s really important.”
“Which is why I don’t really mind that he stayed up past his naptime,” Tara assured her. “I’d rather he sleeps later because he has a family who dotes on him.” Noting the way he yawned, she added, “However, he’s obviously had enough excitement for the moment, so I’ll take him upstairs.”
“Would you like to play some cards when you’re back down here?” Cress offered.
“I’d love to,” Tara said then left the room.
As Augusta put the ball away, Nick helped his mother and Cress get things ready so they could play cards. Maybe people weren’t perfect. He knew he certainly wasn’t. But, sometimes a person’s life could be perfect. Maybe things hadn’t gone well as far as his father was concerned. He had, finally, worked through that so he could forgive him. But his life was definitely perfect now. Or, if it wasn’t exactly perfect, it was close enough to it to make him a very happy gentleman.
Coming Soon in this Series:
Kidnapping the Viscount (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 5)
If there’s one thing Miss Heather Duff regrets, it’s that she let Lord Powell go. She listened to other people tell her what to do. Well, she’s not going to make that mistake again. From now on, she’s going to follow her heart, regardless of the consequences. And despite what Lord Powell thinks, she’s not about to hurt him a second time. She’s in this for keeps, and she’s going to prove it, even if it’ll require extreme measures to do so.
Already Available in the Marriage by Fate Series
The Reclusive Earl (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 1)
It’s far easier to hide in the shadows than risk being hurt. When a very imperfect earl happens to be caught up in a scandal that forces him to marry the perfect lady, he can't help but worry all his fears have just come true.
Married In Haste (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 2)
Lord Youngtown wants to marry. Though he tells everyone it’s because he needs an heir, deep down he’s a romantic at heart and longs for a love match. A simple scandal not of his doing gives him a lady who isn’t the kind of lady he wants, but it might give him the lady he needs.
Make Believe Bride (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 3)
In order to fit in with London society, Lord Whitney pretends to be betrothed. When it comes time for him to produce a lady, he seeks out one who will be willing to play along with his scheme. But then he starts to fall in love with her, and what started out as a simple plan is no longer so simple after all.
All Books by Ruth Ann Nordin
(Chronological Order)
Regencies
Marriage by Scandal Series
The Earl’s Inconvenient Wife
A Most Unsuitable Earl
His Reluctant Lady
The Earl’s Scandalous Wife
Standalone Regency
Her Counterfeit Husband (happens during A Most Unsuitable Earl)
Marriage by Deceit Series
The Earl’s Secret Bargain
Love Lessons With the Duke
Ruined by the Earl
The Earl’s Stolen Bride
Marriage by Arrangement Series
His Wicked Lady
Her Devilish Marquess
The Earl’s Wallflower Bride
Marriage by Bargain Series
The Viscount’s Runaway Bride
The Rake’s Vow
Taming The Viscountess
If It Takes A Scandal
Marriage by Fate Series
The Reclusive Earl
Married In Haste
Make Believe Bride
The Perfect Duke
Marriage by Fairytale Series
The Marriage Contract
One Enchanted Evening – coming soon
Historical Western Romances
Pioneer Series
Wagon Trail Bride
The Marriage Agreement
Groom For Hire
Forced Into Marriage
Nebraska Series
Her Heart’s Desire
A Bride for Tom
A Husband for Margaret
Eye of the Beholder
The Wrong Husband
Shotgun Groom
To Have and To Hold
His Redeeming Bride
Isaac’s Decision
Misled Mail Order Brides Series
The Bride Price
The Rejected Groom
The Perfect Wife – coming soon
The Imperfect Husband – coming soon
Chance at Love Series
The Convenient Mail Order Bride
The Mistaken Mail Order Bride
The Accidental Mail Order Bride
The Bargain Mail Order Bride
South Dakota Series
Loving Eliza
Bid for a Bride
Bride of Second Chances
Montana Collection
Mitch’s Win
Boaz’s Wager
Patty’s Gamble
Native American Romance Series
Restoring Hope
A Chance In Time
Brave Beginnings
Bound by Honor, Bound by Love
Virginia Series
An Unlikely Place for Love
The Cold Wife
An Inconvenient Marriage
Romancing Adrienne
Standalone Historical Western Romances
Falling In Love With Her Husband
Kent Ashton’s Backstory
Catching Kent
His Convenient Wife
Meant To Be
The Mail Order Bride’s Deception
Contemporary Romances
Omaha Series
With This Ring, I Thee Dread
What Nathan Wants
Just Good Friends
Across the Stars Series
Suddenly a Bride
Runaway Bride
His Abducted Bride
Standalone Contemporaries
Substitute Bride
Co-Authored Romances
Historical Romance Anthologies (with Janet Syas Nitsick)
Bride by Arrangement
A Groom’s Promise
Contemporary Anthology (with Catherine Lynn)
Bride By Design
Thrillers
Return of the Aliens (Christian End-Times Novel)
Late One Night (flash fiction)
The Very True Legends of Ol’ Man Wickleberry and his Demise - Ink Slingers’ Anthology
Fantasies
Enchanted Galaxy Series
A Royal Engagement
Royal Hearts
The Royal Pursuit
Royal Heiress
Nonfiction
Writing Tips Series
11 Tips for New Writers
The Emotionally Engaging Character
To find out more about Ruth Ann Nordin’s books and upcoming titles, you can go to the following sites:
Her Website: www.ruthannnordin.com
Her Blog: https://ruthannnordinauthorblog.com
Bookbub Profile Page: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ruth-ann-nordin
Her Timeline on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthannnordin
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