Lady Phoebe Darlington’s life as she knows it is over. Impoverished and desperate, she has been forced to take up employment as a shop girl, which is humiliating enough. But when she and her mother are thrown out of their boarding house, she may have no choice but to live on the streets.Until a chance encounter at a pub on a rainy day changes her life forever.Danny Long is proud of his lower-class upbringing and his street smarts. He is loud, rude, and a heck of a lot of fu...

All she wants for Christmas is him.Lady Beatrice Lichfield has been madly in love with Lord Harrison Manfred, Marquess of Landsbury, for years, and she thought he returned her affection. So why hasn’t he proposed yet? With Christmas only days away, and with the encouragement of her mischievous friends, she’s ready to move from friends to lovers where Harrison is concerned.Harrison is head over heels in love with Bea and has every intention of surprising her with the most pe...

Lady Bianca Marlowe has a reputation for being beautiful, bold, and bad. She shocks the delicate matrons of London society at balls and tea parties with her outspoken opinions and turns the head of every red-blooded male in London with her daring fashion choices and flirtatious ways. When she is admitted into the prestigious May Flowers ladies’ political society, it seems as though no one will be safe from her audacity. There is only one man who can tame her wild ways.Jack Craig’s ...

She doesn’t have time to fall in love….Lady Henrietta Hopewell, the widowed Marchioness of Tavistock, is one of the most powerful women in London. As the leader of the most prestigious ladies’ club in town, The May Flowers, she holds the course of British politics in the palm of her hand, all while raising her beloved son, Ricky, the current Marquess of Tavistock. Offers of marriage fly her way at every turn, but Henrietta’s heart belongs to only one man.He doesn’t have the...

The stories in "May Flowers" typically reflect Alcott's characteristic style, which blends sentimentality with moral lessons and often centers around themes of family, love, and personal growth. While not as widely recognized as "Little Women," these stories are appreciated for their warmth, humor, and insightful portrayals of human nature.Each story in "May Flowers" may offer a glimpse into different aspects of life in 19th-century America, showcasing Alcott's skill in creating engaging n...

Lord Frederick Herrington is lost. He was lost in the sea of his friends at university, lost in the orders he followed as an officer in the army, most certainly lost where anything romantic is concerned, and beyond lost when it comes to saving his estate from the ruin his father made of it. As far as he sees it, the one thing he absolutely must do is to find a way to restore the fortunes of his earldom and to keep the property from being sold off. But how?Lord Reese Howsden, Marque...

'We can't do much, being "only girls,"' said Anna; 'but if each does one small chore somewhere it will pave the way for better work'.From the author of 'Little Women', this short story follows a group of young Boston girls who discover the power of kindness and of sharing their abundance. As descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, they call themselves the May Flower Club. Instead of gathering to sew and read, they decide to spend their time helping the poor over the winter. They each c...

This short story by famous writer Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women, telles the tale of young girls growing up in Victorian times. They will learn than kindness is always rewarding, both to the giver and the receiver.This edition will please any lover of classic literature.

Lady Diana Pickwick has hated John Darrow, Lord Whitlock, for years, so why can’t she seem to stay away from him? John is in her thoughts, in her dreams, and vexes her at every opportunity. She is certain the heat she feels for him is rage and not…something else.John has had his eye on Diana from the moment they met, and baiting her for years has been so much fun. Secretly, he longs to declare his love for her and propose, but his disastrous financial situation has stopped him....

"May Flowers" by Louisa May Alcott is a delightful collection of short stories that captures the essence of springtime and the joys of renewal. Set against the backdrop of the blooming flowers and rejuvenating landscapes of May, each story offers a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary people experiencing moments of growth, change, and transformation.Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Alcott paints a vivid picture of the beauty and vitality of spring, infusin...

Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886) Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott, she grew up among many of the well-known intellectuals of the day, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

As the garden wakes for spring, a group of girls finds that their own inner lives are undergoing a similar season of growth and renewal. Through shared activities and quiet reflection, they learn to nurture their best traits while weeding out the flaws of youth. Alcott uses the metaphor of the changing seasons to explore the delicate and beautiful process of maturing into womanhood.