A Lady brought low by scandal, a handsome merchant, a scoundrel bent on destruction, a Valentine’s Day gift.

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Lady Serafine Parkington struggles to keep herself and her mother alive, after the scandal of her brother’s gambling and suicide destroyed their family, and left them shunned by the ton.

Mr Raphael Morton, member of His Majesty’s Hounds, returned war hero and wealthy merchant, is completely and utterly bored, finding it most difficult to settle back into civilian life. He seeks a business idea to engage his interest, and make life worthwhile again.

When an accident of circumstance brings Lady Serafine and Raphael together, an unlikely business partnership is born.

Can they save their business from an unscrupulous scoundrel, who wants their destruction, and find a partnership of the heart, as well as one of business?



Regency Romance lovers ADORE Giving a Heart of Lace


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”This sweet romance will have you wanting to be the woman in it! So beautifully written with great characters and story line…” – Goodreads Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”I loved this Book!” – Goodreads Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”This was a wonderful short story by Arietta Richmond! I read this on the plane and was completely smiling throughout the storyline!” – Goodreads Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”Ended too soon! This was very hard to put down because the story, the characters, and the romance were all so wonderful!…They are unequal in society’s status but are perfect for each other. I loved the storyline as the author expertly uses the heart of lace to weave the destiny of the characters. She also has several plot twists and turns including an evil arsonist. I can’t wait to read more of Sera and Raphael’s story! This is an A+ series!” – Goodreads Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”This is a very touching and heart~warming short story with a very brave and plucky heroine.” – Goodreads Reviewer