Anne Herries
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In this Regency romance, a widow is torn between honoring her late husband and giving into her desire for the dashing officer who served under him.
For honor . . .
Major Harry Brockley gave up on love long ago, when he lost his heart to his colonel's wife, Samantha Scatterby. Now, years later, Brock agrees to a loveless marriage to save a damsel in distress-only to have Sam reappear in his life!
. . . or for love?
Courageous Sam, now a...
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Miss Hester Sheldon believes the American heir to her adopted grandfather's estate is a rogue and a rebel-with no fortune of his own. Now she has been instructed to teach him the ways of English society, and to find him a suitable wife!
But Jared Clinton turns out to be powerful, very wealthy-and extremely handsome! Hester, who has always thought she was destined never to marry, is shocked by her building desire. Soon she is wishing that she could...
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In this Regency era historical romance, a woman is reunited with the man she has always loved, but being with him could prove dangerous.
She'd put the shadows of her traumatic past behind her. Now Miss Sarah Hunter was delighted at the prospect of a Season in London-and at the opportunity to spend time with the man who'd once saved her life!
But Mr. Elworthy was much changed. Rumors and secrets tarnished his honorable name, and the ton had begun...
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A dark and handsome stranger fighting in a town square mesmerizes youthful, innocent Catherine Melford. His shirt off, his skin glistening with sweat-he's all man!
On meeting him again in the opulence of the royal court, Catherine finds her desire is more aroused than ever. But he is Andrew, Earl of Gifford, and bad blood runs between their families. And he is the lord she'll be forced to wed!
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When Morwenna Morgan defies her brother's orders and rescues a shipwreck victim from a Cornish beach, she doesn't expect an instant attraction to the injured stranger. This is the kind of man Morwenna can imagine falling for-;not the unpleasant suitor her brother's forcing on her!
Except the stranger is Lord Rupert Melford-;a government agent sent to entrap the Morgan family! He has to believe that Morwenna is part of a smuggling plot, but her sweet...
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Daniel, Earl of Cavendish, finds the frivolity of the ton dull after the adventures and hardship of the Peninsular War. But boredom rapidly disappears when he's drawn into the mystery surrounding the abduction of gently bred girls.
His investigation endangers his mother's new companion, Miss Elizabeth Travers. Although she is tainted by scandal, her cool and collected response commands Daniel's respect-;while her beauty demands so much more.
The...
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Betrayed!
Sir Robert came in peace to claim his lady honorably. But Melissa denied their love, and her father had him whipped from the house.
Banished!
Forbidden to return, Rob seeks his fortune in the wars, determined to forget the woman who tricked him.
Back-;for his revenge!
As the Wars of the Roses ravage England, Melissa falls into Rob's power and declares she knew nothing of his punishment. He should not trust her-;but can he resist such...
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Marrying the Governess!
Buttoned-up governess Daisy Milton buries dreams of marriage and family life in order to support her sister and orphaned niece. But maddeningly attractive Adam, Viscount Ravensworth, is one distraction that shakes Daisy's safe, stable existence. Now ghosts from Adam's past in India threaten Daisy's future. Just what will it take to convince a tightly laced miss to forgo society's strict code of conduct...;and come undone in...
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Innocent miss, powerful lord!
Debutante Helene Henderson has been given a gift of one season in London-;if she is to save her impoverished family, she must find a husband! Only, unworldly Helene's compassionate nature leads her into the path of a handsome rake with secrets of his own...;
Lord Max Coleridge is intrigued by Helene's beguiling mix of shyness and spirit-;but with his life in danger, how can he put her at risk? Helene's courage shines...
10) The Sheikh
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BENEATH THE DESERT STARS. There was something tantalizingly mysterious about the man Chloe Randall had met on board the luxury cruise ship bound for exotic Morocco. With her head full of romantic images of her film idol Rudolph Valentino, she couldn't help but be aware of the pent-up passion that was close to breaking through this stranger's cool reserve. It was only when he rescued her from the merciless heat of the desert that he let his true self...
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Josephine Horne ignores convention. She never intends to marry, so why should she be hedged about with rules? When loyalty to a friend demands Jo risk her own reputation, she doesn't hesitate. Then she meets handsome Harry Beverley, and her ideas about marriage begin to change...;.
Hal must marry for duty, and already has a respectable bride in mind. His attraction to the unruly, rebellious Miss Horne is ridiculous!
Both Hal and Jo have a lesson...
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In this Regency romance, a dashing rake has a wild tomboy seeing marriage in a new light.
Tomboy Miss Caroline Holbrook is used to running riot and can't imagine settling into a dull, respectable marriage. Undaunted, her aunt's determined to see Caroline at all the best gatherings in town. Caroline's zest for life and alluring innocence draw the attention of Sir Frederick Rathbone-who is far from dull! In fact, he's the most exciting man Caroline...
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The earl's convenient bride
Amelia Royston has made a name for herself amongst the London ton as a brilliant matchmaker. Forever generous, she will do anything to help others' dreams come true. But the society miss is beginning to give up hope that her own feet will ever be swept off the ground...;
Then the charismatic Earl of Ravenshead returns, and his disturbing presence tips Amelia's world upside down! He finally declares his intention to marry...
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With his rakish reputation and reluctance to wed, Lord Luke Clarendon is now in need of a make-believe wife. And he's charming enough to convince the talented and beautiful runaway actress Roxanne to play his leading lady. Roxanne's head cautions her against becoming involved with Luke, but it's an offer she can't refuse. As well as offering her financial security, Luke promises to help Roxanne's quest to discover her true identity. Maybe if she's...
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A young English woman is kidnapped by pirates and sold to the Sultan's harem in this historical romance.
Sold to Suleiman Bakhar after being taken prisoner on the high seas, Eleanor Nash is fearful of what will become of her. The all-powerful Suleiman will not allow her to leave Constantinople, while Eleanor is adamant that she will not willingly become his concubine.
Impressed by his spirited captive, Suleiman seeks her out at every opportunity....
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Kept for the pirate's pleasure!
Instinct told her that Captain Justin Sylvester was a man she could trust. But how could this pirate, who had just stormed her ship, be a true man of honour? Captive on the high seas, with nowhere to run, curiously Maribel Sanchez had never felt more free. If she returned to rigid society she'd become an old man's unwilling wife. If she stayed with Justin he'd made it abundantly clear she would become his more than...
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Sheltered innocent Miss Marianne Horne had come to Cornwall to care for her ailing great-aunt. She had expected quiet and solitude-;not to be drawn into adventure! Surrounded by smugglers, spies and plots, Marianne hardly knew whom to trust. Instinctively, she turned to the enigmatic and handsome Mr. Beck.
But plain Mr. Beck turned out to be Andrew, Marquis of Marlbeck-;a nobleman who surely would never look twice at the daughter of a country vicar....
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An Unlikely Match
Damian Wrexham, Earl Marlowe had been expecting Miss Rosalyn Eastleigh to be a spinsterish old maid. Though tall and headstrong, rather than petite and fragile, the young woman was much too beautiful to set upon the shelf just yet!
With her quick wit and rebellious spirit, Rosalyn yearned for adventure beyond the narrow confines of society life. She was irresistibly drawn to her mysterious neighbor, even knowing he could severely...
19) Lady in Waiting
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In the heated summer of Elizabeth I's reign
Her hopes of marriage dashed by scandal, the crown under constant threat, Queen Elizabeth I takes a young, spirited woman into her close court circle.
On her way to being presented at court, Catherine Moor fights back with spirit when she is attacked in a teeming London street. Tales of Cat's adventure reach the queen, who-impressed with the young woman's lively mind-claims her as a lady of the bedchamber....
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War hero seeks rich heiress Captain Adam Miller needs to find a wealthy bride! With a title to pass on and an estate in ruins, he must marry well and produce an heir to turn the family fortunes around. Yet despite the endless parade of eligible heiresses thrust before him, none can compare to the exquisite but penniless Jenny Hastings. The moment she sets eyes on the captain, Jenny is swept off her feet. But she has secrets that could change everything....