"MCs": the two main characters in each book, i.e. the two romantic leads.

Beck and Call

Coercive relationship (not between MCs); unequal power dynamics (not between MCs); threat of sexual violence; blackmail (not related to threat of exposure of sexual orientation); references to unfair dismissal because of pregnancy

Sixpenny Octavo

False imprisonment without trial; miscarriage of justice; references to off-page threats of sexual violence; references to the vulnerable position of women in the workplace; unwanted courtship (no on-page sexual violence)

The Oak and the Ash

On-page injuries and surgery; death of a parent; perversion of justice; corruption in the justice system; threat of exposure of private life via tabloid journalism

Harvest Season

Threat of imprisonment

By Marsh and by Moor

Abusive relationship (not between MCs); secondary character stalked by an ex; state-sponsored violence; institutionalised violence; military conscription; PTSD and panic attacks