Harlequin Historical
37 primary works • 41 total works
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Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries
Lynna Banning is an "older," retired woman who loves history, particularly the medieval and Old West periods.
She was a professional editor for 30-plus years, taught high school English and upon early retirement in 1993, she began writing fiction. She found it wasn't easy. How-to books, workshops, conferences and sweaty hours with pen in hand finally led to a completed novel, which was rejected. But they asked for "what else did she have?" and thus was born her first published book, Western Rose, a tale of the Old West (Oregon frontier) and, loosely, the story of her grandparents' courtship.
An amateur pianist and harpsichordist, Lynna performs on harp, psaltery and percussion instruments in a medieval music ensemble.
She enjoys hearing from her readers; you may write directly to P. O. Box 324, Felton CA 95018, or e-mail carolynw@cruzio. com.
You can also visit Lynna's Web site at www. lynnabanning. com.
Book 1039
Happily Ever After in the West
by Debra Cowan, Lynna Banning, and Judith Stacy
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WANTED: A HUSBAND BEFORE THE DAY IS OUT. MUST HAVE A WICKED STREAK AND THE FASTEST TRIGGER IN THE WEST!
Sitting in the finest second-hand wedding dress she can find, Emma Parker watches the clock tick down. She needs the most willing cowboy in town to become her husband before the sun sets - or she'll lose her first ever real home.
Then Matthew 'Singing Trigger' Suede saunters in, and his cover as the Robin Hood of the West is almost blown as he escapes from a bank. So Emma offers the renegade an alibi to save him from the noose...if only he'll escort her down the aisle - immediately!
Book 1107
His Christmas Wish by Lauri Robinson: Morgan and Cora Palmer are married on paper, but in reality they're like strangers. Taciturn rancher Morgan's demons have barricaded his heart against his wife's love. Until a kiss ignites the fire between them...
Once Upon a Frontier Christmas by Debra Cowan: Presumed dead, rancher Smith Jennings returns home and will do whatever it takes to claim the woman he loves. But Caroline Curtis isn't the same woman he left behind...
Book 1112
RUNNING FROM THE PAST... SHE BUMPS INTO HER FUTURE!
Mail-order bride Constance Jennings steps off the stage in Cottonwood, Wyoming, waiting for her husband-to-be. But he never shows up, and instead several other men are vying to take his place! Single father Ellis Clayton must be the only man in town not looking for a bride.
But his young daughter's habit of rescuing wounded critters means he ends up offering Constance a temporary shelter. Having a woman around the house again is all too easy - especially seeing her bond with his daughter - but Ellis can't seem to let go of the past. Problem is, neither can Constance. And hers is about to catch up with her...
Book 1119
THE MOST SOUGHTAFTER REBEL IN THE WEST!
Bounty hunter Zane Coldridge - infamous, dangerous and revered - does not do distractions. He's renowned for his nononsense attitude, and criminals fear the day he comes knocking on their door! But when Zane encounters Missy Lenore Devlin his resolve is swiftly tested!
This ditzy yet innocently beautiful damsel in distress is on the lookout for adventure, and Zane has that in abundance. Torn between chivalry and keeping his head in the game, Zane pulls Missy onto his horse and promises her a journey - one which neither could have imagined when the sun rose over the prairie that morning!
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'He had more the edge of an outlaw than a shining knight...'
Rachel Sutter's world is turned upside down when Caleb Beckett rides into Salvation Falls. He brings news of a poker game gone disastrously wrong - not only has her wastrel husband been killed, he's also gambled away Rachel's home!
Suddenly Rachel is left with nothing but an unpaid debt, and Caleb is holding all the cards - not to mention the deed to her land! There's something about the enigmatic drifter that she is instinctively drawn to, but how can she begin to trust him when so much of his past is shrouded in mystery?
Book 1203
CURL UP WITH A COWBOY THIS CHRISTMAS WITH THESE THREE HEARTWARMING TALES
A FAMILY FOR THE RANCHER
Two years ago Dillen Roach fell for wealthy debutante Alice Truett. Now she's at his door with his orphaned nephews in tow! Could Alice be the perfect Christmas gift for this solitary rancher?
DANCE WITH A COWBOY
Kathleen Sheridan is determined to leave the tragedy of her past behind her - including brooding cowboy Garrett. But, with Christmas magic in the air, can she resist the warmth of his touch?
CHRISTMAS IN SMOKE RIVER
Gale McBurney is an utter mystery to rich city girl Lilah Cornwell. But to make Smoke River her home by Christmas she'll have to let this rugged cattleman take the reins...
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An outlaw's wife…
With her home burnt down, her outlaw husband believed dead, and five children entrusted to her care, Melody Dawson must leave the ashes of her past behind to start afresh…
And an outlaw hunter…
Atoning for a youthful mistake, US Marshal Reeve Prentis has made tracking down criminals his life’s work.
His dangerous job has always demanded a solitary existence, yet escorting Melody across the Wild West has Reeve longing for change – and a family of his own!
Book 1231
More Precious than Gold...
Cole 'Lucky' DuMont is off to forge his future in the Alaskan hills. Standing in his way... ? A dark-haired beauty in need of rescue.
Maddie Stockwell's life has always been ruled by men. And now, to ensure her freedom, she strikes a deal with her gorgeous saviour: she'll help Lucky in his quest and find her own fortune along the way! Except when Maddie has to pose as Lucky's wife she feels a thrill she could never have anticipated.
And suddenly there's something even more tempting than gold on her mind...
Book 1251
Dreaming of a Western Christmas
by Lynna Banning, Kelly Boyce, and Carol Arens
May All Your Cowboy Dreams Come True This Christmas With These Three Festive Stories
His Christmas Belle by Lynna Banning
Acting as nursemaid to a spoiled Southern belle isn't the way loner Brand Wyler imagined spending Christmas. But beautiful Suzannah's intrepid spirit makes him feel less empty inside...
The Cowboy of Christmas Past by Kelly Boyce
Ada has left her dreams of cowboy Levi MacAllistair behind. Until one Christmas he arrives injured on her doorstep! Maybe it's time for Ada to reveal the truth about their son...
Snowbound with the Cowboy by Carol Arens
Mary Blair's Christmas wishes come true when Joe Landon seeks shelter from the snow. The handsome cowboy wants to adopt the orphans in her care. There's just one catch: he needs a wife!
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A BABY TO BRING THEM TOGETHER...
When Dr Zane Dougherty swept Winifred Von Dannen's sister off to Smoke River she was resentful, but now she wants to be part of her late sister's baby's life. That means dealing with Zane, and with the shadows of loneliness - and the incredible hunger - she sees in his eyes.
Zane knows he and his infant daughter are truly blessed. But he wants more. He wants Winifred! Is there a way he can mend this broken family and care for them for ever?
Book 1275
Western Spring Weddings
by Lynna Banning, Kathryn Albright, and Lauri Robinson
SPRING WEDDING FEVER IN THE WILD, WILD WEST!
The City Girl and the Rancher by Lynna Banning
Penniless, Clarissa Seaforth leaps at gruff rancher Graydon Harris’s offer to become his cook. She’s never cared for a man before, but surely it can’t be hard to learn…?
His Springtime Bride by Kathryn Albright
Spring is in the air… Can rancher Gabe Coulter and Riley Rawlins, the boss’s daughter, find forgiveness and renew the lovers’ vows they made so long ago?
When a Cowboy Says I Do by Lauri Robinson
Cowboy Dal Roberts must make his sister’s wedding a success! And that means accompanying seamstress Ellie Alexander to Wichita. Could there be a double spring wedding on the horizon…?
The neighbourhood bad boy...
Is he back for good?
Widow Juliette Lindor believes in Christmas miracles. And for the sake of her small children she hopes there's one that will restore her town to its former glory. But then Trea Culverson returns, bringing back all the passion she thought she'd never have again. With the townspeople firmly set against him, can she show them and Trea that trust and love are just as powerful as any Christmas gift?
An unexpected proposal…
For the runaway heiress!
After escaping to avoid an arranged marriage, American heiress Madeline Macooish stows away on board a ship bound for England. She’s rescued by Rees Dalton and spends the night in his cabin. Knowing her reputation is compromised, she accepts Rees’offer of a temporary marriage. Drawn to his honest heart, Madeline begins to imagine wearing his ring forever. Until she learns her new husband has a secret identity!
An innocent country girl…
With stars in her eyes!
In this Brides of the Roaring Twenties story, hot shot lawyer Walter Russell knows an innocent country girl like Shirley Burnette is going to find it tough in cut throat Hollywood. A stolen kiss with this bright young singer may be worthy of the silver screen – but Walter hates showbusiness and has sworn off starlets. He knows he should steer well clear…if only he wasn’t so compelled to help her…!