Mistress Trilogy Series by Tracy Anne Warren / Historical Romance Book Series

My Fair Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren (2007)

Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the Mistress Trilogy series. Widowed lady Julianna goes to her brother’s debtholder to beg for leniency, only to be offered the position of his mistress for six months to forgive the exorbitant debt. She agrees so that her brother does not lose his estate and so that her sister’s debut will not be affected. While Julianna is ready to do her duty, she doesn’t expect that the cold and calculating Rafe will treat her well and see to her pleasure. She begins to look forward to their afternoons together and they both become more emotionally entangled that originally anticipated. Meanwhile, Rafe is seeking revenge upon a group of lords who are responsible for the death of his fiancee many years ago and Julianna is trying to shepard her younger sister through the marriage mart. At some point, these worlds collide and there’s a load of danger to protect themselves from.

Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.

An Accidental Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren (2007)

Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 2 of the Mistress Trilogy series. Lily fakes her death to escape her stepfather and the man that she’s arranged to marry. She dresses as a boy to travel to London and meets handsome marquess Ethan along the way. When in London to claim an inheritance left by her maternal grandfather, Lily needs to pose as a widow to do so. A short while later, Lily and Ethan cross paths at a society dinner and he pursues her for an affair. There’s a bit of back and forth here as Lily refuses at first and then eventually gives into her desires. Eventually though Lily’s secrets will catch up to her, along with Ethan’s verbal understanding with a young lady’s father.

Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.

His Favorite Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren (2007)

Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 3 of the Mistress Trilogy series. This one starts with the daughter of the villain from Book 1 trying to avenge the death of her father, but then realizing that her father really was a villain. Gabriella is the illegitimate daughter of a viscount and an actress and has been orphaned by both. Her uncle offers her a home and protection and while she’s hesitant to take him up on it, eventually she’s convinced by her friend to do so. She meets Tony, who is the duke best friend of her uncle and he is interested in seducing her, even though she is technically an innocent miss. With her entry into the Ton for the social season, Tony tries to stay away from her, but that doesn’t exactly work out and they eventually need to marry. Tony has a tragic backstory with a terrible mother, distrust of women, and an inability to love. Meanwhile Gabriella is young and idealistic and believes that Tony has proposed to her because he is in love, despite him being unable to declare it. Of course this will ultimately lead to heartbreak for one or both of them as they’re so different in their ability to confront true emotion.

Ebook borrowed from my local library via Libby.