Books like Lord Nick's Folly by Emily Hendrickson

In Regency England, Nympha Herbert sets out to visit her wealthy great‑aunt, expecting a quiet trip. Fate brings her onto a coach with the notorious Lord Nicholas, whose reputation for irritation is shaken by the young lady’s plight. Nicholas, long preoccupied with building a golf course and burdened no longer by his heir status, sees an opportunity to protect the rector’s daughter from a scheming suitor. Amid this journey, their unexpected companionship sparks a new understanding between two unlikely companions. The novel follows Nicholas as he balances his duties as a landed gentleman with the need to safeguard a vulnerable young woman, all while navigating courtly expectations and the practical challenges of his estate. Set against the backdrop of early 19th‑century England, the story explores themes of duty, affection, and the social customs of the Regency period.

First publish date: 2002