Kara Lynn Russell

To support her struggling family, Lacie Collins slaves as the under-appreciated personal assistant to the spoiled Mavis Reddington. Lacie doesn't mind the hard work as long as it allows her to stand on her own two feet. Then Mavis's brother, the charming, compassionate Dr. Alden Llewellyn, arrives for a visit. He's the sort of man she could come to depend on -- and nothing scares Lacie more. Alden admires Lacie's integrity and dedication to her family. He wants to help her make a better life f... more info>>

Roberta Pennybrooke didn't mind being the plain sister. After all, she had her studies and her secret correspondence with a handsome poet to keep her happy. But then Berta's beautiful younger sister comes to London for her first season, making Berta discontent with her unmarried state. Worse, Berta's poet writes to say that he is coming to London and wants to meet her in person! Suddenly she is desperate to change from ugly duckling to dazzling swan.