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The Captain’s Creek

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Early nineteenth century North Yorkshire, England.

Maggie Chase discovers an injured stranger fleeing for his life on the isolated beach near her secluded cottage in the nearby wooded gill. Her father, Captain Chase is away at sea, leaving her on her own. Trusting her instincts, she helps the man, Montgomery, to evade capture by a press gang. Little does Maggie realise that this rash act will threaten her reputation, jeopardise her own heartfelt plans to open up a village school and risk her life. Maggie soon sees that the handsome stranger is a dangerous man led by his own private ambitions for justice…

Chloe’s Friend

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Early nineteenth century North Yorkshire, England.

Chloe is hidden in the lowliest place in Hall’s service – the laundry. Here, away from prying eyes she is expected to work until her father sends word that all is safe for her to resume her more privileged life. Mr Thaddeus Poole, the estate’s groundsman, watches her. He is handsome and strong. Chloe is grateful that he has helped her when she weakened. However, Chloe does not know if he will betray her, or become her most trusted and loyal friend or more…

Abigail Moor

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Early nineteenth century North Yorkshire, England.

To avoid a forced marriage, Abigail has to escape from Beckton Manor by order of her ailing guardian Lord Hammond. With her maid, one bag and three mysterious letters, Abigail heads to York, seeking help from her father’s legal representatives. Her quest is foiled by Lord Hammond’s son who sends his man to fetch her back. A chance meeting with Captain Rusk ensures that Abigail’s world opens up to reveal more than she could ever imagine. Who should she trust – her lifelong maid or her new found friend?

Sophie’s Dream

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New South Wales, Australia C. 1830

Educated in a North Yorkshire workhouse, Sophie’s life has been disciplined and cold. Sophie’s heart is not. Her imagination fuels her spirit to be free and see the world beyond the austere workhouse walls. She is found work, but once outside the control of the institution, she uses her intelligence and daring to obtain a governess’s position in a new world. Such a position would be beyond her reach in England. The agency is a sham. Deserted on Sydney’s dockside, she thinks on her feet and attaches herself to reluctant hero, Matthias Wells. Sophie is about to make her dream come true…

Stolen Treasure

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1809 North Yorkshire, England.

Miss Elizabeth Mathews is entrusted with a tin box to hide. This box holds a secret never to be seen. Only promises are broken and hearts will follow. When soul mates Elizabeth and Thomas are torn apart the future seems bleak. Who can cheat destiny? Who can keep soul mates apart? No one can forget a secret revealed – but can hearts heal…

Hannah of Harpham Hall

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Shortlisted for the Romance Prize in 2006 by the RNA.

Hannah of Harpham Hall

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Early nineteenth century North Yorkshire, England.
Hannah’s childhood ends when her selfish act of disobedience nearly maims her, resulting in the dismissal of her life-long maid. Her shameful behaviour in front of Tobias Jenkins, a tenant’s son, angers her father, Lord Harpham. Time would pass, Hannah would change and Tobias would never forget…