Poor Relation

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 July 2001
Lord Amburley was curious to know why the shabbily dressed woman he'd met on the road should then pass herself off in London as a lady of fortune and position. Amburley could almost wish he knew nothing of her double identity. But resist her he must, because he had set himself the challenge of unmasking her...

IS ONE NIGHT WITH AN INFAMOUS RAKE WORTH THE RISK?

Wounded in action courageously fighting pirates, the notorious Greville Anders returns to society with neither the dress nor the conduct considered proper for a gentleman. Even more scandalous is the fact that well-brought-up debutante Amanda Neville finds this rogue irresistibly tempting...

It was her mama's last wish that her beautiful daughter should have a glittering London Season, shine on society's stage and marry a lord... But now Amanda's greatest desire is just one more secret rendezvous - with the most disreputable man in town!


The Rake To Redeem Her

by Julia Justiss

Published 1 January 2013
"Will Ransleigh, illegitimate nephew of the Earl of Swynford, has the tall, aristocratic bearing of nobility--and the resourceful cunning of a streetwise rogue. To clear his cousin's name he is on a mission that will take him across the Continent into a world of international intrigue--and the arms of Elodie Lefevre, the society hostess who brought shame to his family. Is she seductress, spy or damsel in distress? Will has to keep his wits about him and uncover the true nature of this mysterious Madame"--Publisher.

Bride Of The Solway

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 June 2007
Kidnapped!If Cassandra Elliott does not escape from her brother, the Laird of Galloway, she will either be forced into marriage or confined to Bedlam! Desperate, she turns to a handsome stranger and begs for help in the most unladylike manner. Captain Ross Graham must help her flee across the Solway to safety.Neither Cassie nor Ross expects a desire as wild as the Scottish hills to flare between them. And, with the Laird hard on their heels, they cannot be distracted! When Cassie is kidnapped, Ross realises exactly what this spirited, seductive woman has come to mean to him...but will he find her in time to tell her?

A Penniless Prospect

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 March 2001

A Lady In Disguise

With no dowry and unremarkable looks, Jessamyne Calderwood sees herself as a penniless country mouse. But when her greedy family attempts to marry her off, the mouse becomes a wily vixen....

Determined to escape a loveless marriage, "Jamie" disguises herself as a boy and manages to find a position working in the gardens on the estate of Richard, Earl Hardinge. There she remains undetected until Richard rescues her from an attack. To his astonishment, he finds he's not holding a boy, but the soft body of a delectable young woman....


His Cavalry Lady

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 September 2008
"Alex instantly fell for Dominic Aikenhead, Duke of Calder, knowing that he would never notice her--because to him she was Captain Alexei Alexandrov, a young man and a brave hussar! Alex longed to be with her English duke just once, as the passionate woman she truly was. To be swept off her feet, wearing the finest of gowns, would be a dream come true. But there was danger in such thoughts. What if Dominic ever found out the truth?"--p.[4] of cover

Rake's Reward

by Joanna Maitland

Published 6 June 2003
When Lady Luce loses a fortune to renowned rake Kit Stratton, Marina Beaumont's position as companion to the older woman is jeopardised. Kit agrees to forfeit the money - but only in exchange for the reward he desire...

This classic historical collection features romances from the Regency period. Volume 14 contains 'The Wedding Gamble' and 'Marrying the Major'.

His Forbidden Liaison

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 January 2009

Only she could tame him!

Lord Jack Aikenhead's notorious exploits have finally caught up with him, and now he must restore his reputation ; by undertaking a covert intelligence operation in war-torn France. . .

Stepping in to protect silk weaver Marguerite Grolier against an attacker, however, throws his plans into disarray! Jack now needs the spirited French beauty's help on his mission and they must travel together ; though she will be hopelessly compromised.

But as she weaves her own alluring spell around him, marriage becomes an increasingly pleasurable prospect for this once incorrigible rake!

The Aikenhead Honours Three gentlemen spies: bound by duty, undone by women!


My Lady Angel

by Joanna Maitland

Published 3 September 2004

Was Lady Angelina Penrose some grasping harpy?

Or the beautiful widow longing for love that others saw? The Earl of Penrose wanted to think the worst. But when he learned otherwise, Frederick doubted he could ever make amends for their unfortunate introduction. Until he spotted Angel at a ball that could ruin her reputation...and he felt honor bound to save her!

Abused by her late husband, Angel had come to the risque ball for a little harmless flirtation. And she found it with a mysterious stranger known only as Max. But even under the spell cast by Max's gentle kisses, she sensed there was something disturbingly familiar about her masked lover....


Marrying the Major

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 June 2002
Back from the Peninsula wars, Hugh Stratton is scarred and embittered, much altered from the young man Emma Fitzwilliam has fantasized about over the years. It's obvious that Hugo considers himself to be far from the eligible catch Emma deserves. So how will they fare when a situation arises which forces a marriage between them?

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His Reluctant Mistress

by Joanna Maitland

Published 1 January 2009

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

Lord Leo Aikenhead - renowned rake, skilled seducer and expert spy - has finally met his match.

For opera singer Sophie Pietre may have the voice of an angel, but she will be no man's strumpet - no matter how handsome he is! But these are dangerous times in Vienna, with betrayal and deceit round every corner.

Sophie's tempted by his offer of protection and - she can no longer deny it - even more tempted by the offer of a place in his bed...

The Aikenhead Honours Three gentlemen spies: bound by duty, undone by women!