Regency Romances

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Beautiful Miss Penelope Swinton wants to live out her life as a spinster in her beloved Northamptonshire, but with an ailing father and an entailed estate, she must come to London and enter the Marriage Mart. And if she must marry, she is determined to marry for love.

In a brief respite from the social whirl of the season, she retreats from the restrictions of the ton to sketch in the park and stumbles over a French spy. When Penelope finds her life in danger, Viscount Beau Wellingham steps up to protect her, however he has secrets of his own. Wellingham leads a clandestine life as an agent for the Foreign Office trapping spies. In defending her life, he unwittingly puts her reputation at risk.

In order to save Penelope from society’s scorn, Beau presses for a betrothal. Though she resists, he insists. Soon Beau is unable to deny the attraction he feels towards her. Before he can act on his feelings, danger rises again. This time, his life is on the line.

With a desperate spy closing in, Penelope must choose the safety of what she has always known or a chance for love. But will she be too late?

A Few Reviews:

This is probably one of my favorite GG Regency’s so far! So much fun and such spunky highbred humor! Plus lovely characters that you truly care about even as you chuckle at their quirky excentricities. Very well researched and set in time. It flows right along smoothly to a rollicking climax! Loads of fun. I am already longing for her next installment!

–Five Star Amazon Review

Dangerous spies, double agents, a handsome Viscount bodyguard, and one naïve, effervescent debutant, mix in some murder and mayhem, and you have all the elements of a thrilling regency romance. This story is filled with clandestine meetings and secret confidences. Miss Penelope Swinton’s introduction to Society is nothing short of scandalous. But plucky Penny faces her fate with a poise and resiliency uncommon for her circumstances. “I enjoy being underestimated. It gives me an advantage sometimes.” This is a season London will not soon forget. While scandal abounds, Penny’s loyalties are firmly planted in Northamptonshire. This “Diamond of the First Water” shows her multi-faceted personality and uncommon character brilliantly. “Perhaps this adapting to Society will not be so difficult if I can do it on my own terms.” This fun and delightful romp was thoroughly entertaining.

–Five Star Amazon Review

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Felicity Lambeth, Countess of Grenville, heroine of Lord Grenville’s Choice, is married to the man she loves, but has never revealed that fact to him. Theirs was a marriage of convenience, as far as her clueless husband is concerned. She is witty and warm-hearted, but she will not stand for any extra-marital nonsense!

Alexander Lambeth, Earl of Grenville only had eyes for the fair Lady Elizabeth during his first London Season. Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s father brokered her marriage to another. Fancying himself broken-hearted, Alex consented to a loveless union with Lady Felicity, daughter of wealthy Lord Morecombe.
Five years into his marriage, his first love is widowed, and Alex’s wife seems to believe he will waste no time making Lady Elizabeth his mistress. As Felicity chooses to live apart from him, a surprisingly difficult choice is thrust upon Alex. Whom does he truly desire—the ethereal Elizabeth or the maddening Felicity?

A Few Reviews:

“As modern readers, we tend to focus on the glitter of the Regency, glamming it up with amorous adventures in period costumes. G.G. Vandariff explores the emotions involved in a love triangle with a steady hand, using the tension of the subject to provide an interesting character study as well as a romance consistent with period values”. –Amazon Review

” Vandagriff writes a story of two people who discover that what they already have is love, and the conventional notions of marriage and intimacy that have dictated their relationship are distorted and destructive. A large part of the delight of the traditional Regency genre is watching love grow amidst all the rules and constraints imposed by society during this historical period. In Lord Grenville’s Choice, however, these rules and constraints are not imposed by society; the barriers to happily-ever-after exist only in the minds of Alex and Felicity, and they have to learn to choose happiness.” – Amazon Review

Lord John Lambeth, younger brother of Alexander, the Earl of Grenville, is the hero of Lord John’s Dilemma. When Lord John returns from the Battle of Waterloo nursing a serious wound and a case of melancholia, he is hopeful of beginning a happier phase in his life. Living with a wife and family,in his native Lincolnshire would soothe his soul. His sights are set on the lovely Miss Lindsay, his country neighbor’s daughter. But to his mystification, he keeps getting distracted by her family’s governess—a little dab of a thing who is not at all what she seems. What is her secret?

His determination to solve the mystery of Miss Haverley begins to seriously undermine his interest in Miss Lindsay, who is confident he is about to offer for her. In the face of this, how can he pursue his interest in the family governess? Not only must he solve this dilemma, but he must discover what the petite woman is hiding.

When Miss Haverley begs him to resist satisfying his curiosity because such a course could bring her harm, his dilemma doubles. His enchantment turns to worry. He is more determined than ever to rescue her from whatever demons she is trying to escape, for Miss Haverley alone seems to have the power to stir him to passion and hope for a new life.

A Few Reviews:

“The blossoming romance between Lord John and Delia is such a nice story. Lord John has just returned from Waterloo and suffers from melancholy. Delia is hiding from her abusive Uncle, who has promised her in marriage to a brutish man. Despite Delia’s predicament, she remains a strong and independent woman. Both Lord John and Delia are extremely likable characters. You find yourself rooting for them to fall in love. She has the power to dispel John’s sadness, and he has the ability to win her heart.” – Five Star Review by Amazon Reader

“I found this book to be thoroughly enjoyable. Though the book isn’t a long one, the author put just enough into each character to bring them all to life. The attention to detail makes them all well-rounded, each with enough of his or her own history to know them better than one might expect. I found these characters to embody an authenticity that was easy to relate to. I enjoyed the balance of strength and weakness that each displayed, along with the vulnerabilities and sensibilities.”– Five Star Review by Amazon Reader

Amazon #1 Bestseller – Regency Romance!

Elise Edwards, heroine of The Duke’s Undoing,has a tumultuous past which includes three ex-fiances. A pianist, she also writes romances under a pen name and has established a soup kitchen for wounded soldiers in the East End of London. To say she upends the life of the unsuspecting Duke of Ruisdell when he befriends her is putting it mildly!

Peter Northcott, Duke of Ruisdell, is the unlikely hero of The Duke’s Undoing. Ruisdell has the reputation of the worst rake in England, but having recently returned from the Napoleonic Wars with ghosts, he has little interest in keeping up that distinction. Jaded and weary, he undertakes to protect his late adjutant’s former fiancee from a crazed suitor. Of course, the duke is totally unprepared to fall in love.

A few reviews:

“A very good historical romance with a great combo of period piece, attraction, tension and a bit of humor. You know it’s a good read when you look back over the beginning to brush up for a blog review and just read the WHOLE thing through a 2nd time! I highly recommend it to romance fans”.— Kristin King, Author of Fateful Night. (Five Star Review)

“Suspenseful and beautifully written…grammatically correct, which seems to be rare in this day and age. The characters are well developed with wit and personality…a very enjoyable read!”—B. White (Five Star Review)

“Clever and witty, I enjoyed this author and her story very much. The characters were perfect. I will definitely read her other works. If you like Regency romance, clever writing and unexpected twists to a story, I highly recommend this book.”.— Gerri Bowen, Author of Audrey’s Love and For Love of Gwenyth. (Five Star Review)

Amazon #1 Bestseller – Regency Romance!

Lady Kate Derramore, heroine of The Taming of Lady Kate,  is an artist who has decided she must make a marriage of convenience in order to gain control of her fortune and rescue her stepbrother from his abusive guardian. The man she selects has an intriguing secret life and maddens her no end as he teaches her home truths in an attempt to tame her recklessness.

Jack Wintersham-Bailey, Marquis of Northbrooke,hero of The Taming of Lady Kate, falls hard for Lady Kate upon their first meeting. However, his courtship is hampered repeatedly by his war work for the Home Office–catching spies. His life is further complicated when the heedless Lady Kate puts both their lives in danger.

A few reviews:

“Prolific author G.G. Vandagriff creates a world full of intrigue, suspense, and romance that fans of the Regency Period will adore. Vandagriff writes in a style reminiscent of Georgette Heyer.” – Deseret News.

“Ms Vandagriff has captured the feel of Jane Austen’s time and style and made it her own. Well written and very enjoyable.” — L. Gwilliam (Five Star Review)

“With rogues, ruffians, ruined reputations, and more than a little romance, The Taming of Lady Kate is a regency that has all the best of the time period.” — Julie Coulter Bellon, award-winning author of All Fall Down and Pocketful of Posies.

Caroline Braithwaite, heroine of Miss Braithwaite’s Secret, Is the Season’s Incomparable, but leaves London suddenly without taking anyone into her confidence. When a certain duke appears at a house party she is attending, Caro makes her excuses and tries to leave without success. For her pride’s sake, she fights to keep to herself the attraction she feels for the man who spurned her.

Edward Fitzhugh, Duke of Beverley,hero of MissBraithwaite’s Secret, Miss Braithwaite’s is the victim of a broken engagement and completely unaware of Caro’s feelings for him. He certainly does not understand his strong attraction to her since he is supposedly mourning a lost love!

A few reviews:

“Miss Braithwaite’s Secret will delight regency romance fans with Vandagriff’s signature witty characters, fast-moving plot, and plenty of romance. Highly recommended for a cozy afternoon read!” – Heather B. Moore, USA Today Bestselling Author of Heart of the Ocean and Finding Sheba. (Five Stars)

“The romantic tension makes this novel all the more fun. Vandagriff’s characters are perfectly flawed, with all the right distinctive quirks to keep them in your mind long after you’ve finished the book. The era in which this book is set bring many vivid pictures to mind, and you feel as if you’ve stepped into the past. This is definitely a series worth cuddling up with on a cold, wintry day.” – Mandi Tucker Slack, author of Tide Ever Rising.

“This was a delightful, sweet Regency romance. Bright repartee with dialog appropriate to the era strung the story together. Parts of the story were very chuckle worthywith miscommunication abounding. Other parts entered into a bit of angst as dramatic problems arose. Ned and Caro were likable protagonists with realistic short comings and believable positive traits. This is the first book by G. G. Vandagriff I’ve read. Which is great because now I have everything she’s already written to read and enjoy.”— Cici (Five Stars)

Amazon #1 Bestseller – Regency Romance!

Fanny Edwards, heroine of Rescuing Rosalind is Elise’s sister. She skates on the edge of propriety, constantly risking her reputation as she wishes to become an actress (specifically to play the role of “Rosalind,” in As You Like It). A like-minded sea captain alternately encourages her and rescues her from ruin.

Captain Buckingham Kernow-Smith, Marquis of Deal, is the dashing hero of Rescuing Rosalind. Bored by post-war London with its petty entertainments, he is smitten by the unconventional Fanny Edwards, whom he chooses to call Rosalind (after her favorite dramatic character). Together they test the limits of social propriety, but he is finally forced to consider protecting her from herself.

A few reviews:

“Regency Romance in the style of Austen and Heyer. Love as it’s meant to be written.” –- InDtale Magazine

“Another Regency delight from G.G. Vandagriff!” — Meridian Magazine

“Vandagriff’s Regency Austen-esque romance is perfect for any reader who loves a good old-fashioned romance and can enoy the journey of two people learning not to fear love while learning how to have faith in each other.” — Deseret News

Amazon #1 Bestseller – Regency Romance!

Sophie Edwards, the heroine of Lord Trowbridge’s Angel is Elise and Fanny’s youngest sister. A shy violinist, she is stronger than she seems. To the surprise of many, Sophie attracts the attention of the Season’s most eligible bachelor, and has a thing or two to teach him.

Lord Francis St. Oswald, Viscount Trowbridge (aka “Gorgeous Frank”) is leading an aimless, if not dull, life when he is asked to escort Sophie to her first ball. Her innocence is alluring, but when he hears her play her violin for the first time, it touches his soul and he resolves to change to become worthy of “his angel.” Easier said, than done!

A few reviews:

“Author G.G. Vandagriff creates a delightful love story for readers– making Frank an excellent flirt and a swoon-worthy character, adding amusing comic relief and creating the perfect amount of page-turning drama that will have readers wondering if Frank and Sophie will ever come together.”– Deseret News

“Vandagriff’s recipe for spinning a delightful story with so many unexpected twists and involvements is truly masterful.”— Sandra J. Whitaker, artist. (Five Star Review)

“ While adhering to the dictates of the genre, GG Vandagriff creates two l”vulnerable characters whose inability to trust is not just a plot formula but a believable response to the lives they have lived before they met. In Lord Trowbridge’s Angel, the reader enjoys the familiarity of the tried and true along with the sense of something deeper and darker.”— Anna Tueller (Five Star Review)

Amazon #1 Bestseller – Regency Romance!

Helene Whitcombe, heroine of The Baron and the Bluestocking, is the shocking feminist schoolteacher at Baron Shrewsbury’s Orphanage for Girls. Though determined to remain unwed, her principles are undermined by the baron himself, despite the fact that they are “at daggers drawn.” She never counted on love!

Christian Elliott, Baron Shrewsbury, is searching for a wife. The last place he expects to find her is among the poor but genteel teachers at his new school for Orphan girls. He immediately locks horns with the radical feminist Helene Whitcombe who not only scorns men but intends to live life as a spinster, improving the lot of the poor. Though he considers her beneath him, he is completely unable to resist isattraction to her. As for her principles . . . love changes everything, does it not?

A few reviews:

“The Baron and the Bluestocking is about pride, prejudice. . .

Just when the storyline of “The Baron and the Bluestocking” becomes predictable, Vandagriff throws in a surprising, page-turning twist that changes the perspective of nearly half the book. Vandagriff does not disappoint, with delightful characters and a storyline that are sure to please Regency lovers.”–Deseret News

“G.G. Vandagriff’s The Baron and the Bluestocking is a a delightful romance, a bit of a mystery, and a social commentary rolled into one.”– Meridian Magazine

“Christian and Helene remain themselves, but are refined by each other in a way that allows them to be each other’s perfect complement and the best version of who they are. I want to personally know these people. . . What? They’re fictional? Ah, crumb!”– Cici (Five Stars)