Talk of the Ton

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Nothing ignites gossip like a scandalous affair in the salons of the Ton, where rumors of love, especially the outrageous ones, are the most tantalizing. In this collection, four popular Regency authors explore how scandal can ignite passion. In the first tale, a betrothal between Gilbert Baring-Gould, a notorious rake, and the Honorable Emma Loudan takes a wild turn when he announces he won't marry her until she’s with child. Emma, initially outraged, decides to turn the tables on her fiancé. Next, Darien, Lord Montgomery, has long admired the vicar's widow, Mrs. Beckett. After her husband's death, he plans to court her, but a debutante spreads damaging rumors about both Darien's intentions and Mrs. Beckett's character, leading to unfortunate consequences. In another story, Jonathan Manners, Earl of Barclay, finds himself rescuing Lady India Burton from a life in a sultan's harem. As they work together to escape her captor, their bond deepens, and Jonathan realizes he’s in love with her. Lastly, Jenny Alt, a poor relation overshadowed by her cousin Cassandra, reluctantly enters society. When Cassandra's distant cousin Miles seeks Jenny's help in finding a wife, sparks fly. However, Cassandra’s jealousy leads her to spread rumors about Jenny, complicating matters further. Each story reveals how gossip can fan the flames of unexpected romance.