She hired him to give her a child. Falling for him was never part of the plan.David Graham has always enjoyed the company of women—and becoming a Gentleman Courtesan lets him indulge that pleasure while earning the income he needs to rescue his crumbling country estate. So when he's offered a generous contract from a new client, he accepts without hesitation... until he learns exactly what she wants.Widowed and finally free from a cruel, controlling husband, Regina Hurst has no interest in romance. What she wants is independence—and a child to call her own. Hiring a professional seems the most discreet and practical way to get it. But she doesn't count on David—his easy charm, relentless persistence, or the way he makes her feel seen for the first time in years.What begins as a mercenary arrangement slowly transforms. Beneath Regina's icy exterior lies a deep well of longing—and David, for all his rakish confidence,...

The Widows Four is a standalone tie-in series connected to The Gentleman Courtesans series by Victoria Vale.Widowed Lady Miranda Hughes wants to indulge in something wicked—something she might never have dared to do as a young, unwed debutante. The rumors of male courtesans operating secretly in London have piqued her interest, so she hires one for an illicit rendezvous during a Christmas house party. Roger Thornton's desperation to provide a dowry for his sister pushes him to moonlight as a secret courtesan. What begins as a convenient affair blossoms into more as Roger and Miranda find in one another the things they have been missing. But, will a scandalous discovery ruin their chances for a happy future?Previously published as part of the Christmas anthology, Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal. This standalone version features a bonus epilogue.