Harlequin Historical

56 primary works • 58 total works

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...

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...

Dutiful Rake

by Elizabeth Rolls

Published 1 April 2002

The Penniless Bride

by Nicola Cornick

Published 7 November 2003

Lord Robert Selborne intended to kiss the chimney sweep's daughter for luck at his cousin's wedding…not marry her!

But of all the ladies assembled, she was the only one who captured his interest. And unless she became his wife in name only, he would forfeit his inheritance….

Having been raised by a brutal father on the London streets, Jemima Jewell had few illusions about life and love. Until Rob's lips met hers in a soul-stirring kiss and he impulsively made her his wife.

And his penniless bride now hoped her love would provide Rob with a fortune far greater than the one he sought….

Unexpected Bride

by Elizabeth Rolls

Published 25 October 2004

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....

The Unruly Chaperon

by Elizabeth Rolls

Published 7 March 2003

Tilda was married off to a rich gentleman over thirty years her senior. A fate all the more cruel because she had already fallen in love with a man who could never be hers. Years later, her circumstances are much changed and she is at last free to live as she chooses. But to Crispin she remains infuriatingly out of reach because Tilda is acting as chaperon to the woman he's intending to marry...

The Notorious Lord

by Nicola Cornick

Published 4 June 2004

The sight of Cory, Lord Newlyn, rising naked from the Midwinter river, is enough to send ripples of shock through Rachel Odell's carefully ordered life. He has always been a friend, although now she's aware of him as a man-an exceedingly handsome man. But she can't possibly entertain romantic ideas about this adventure seeker...and rogue. It does appear that Cory is waging a deliberate campaign to seduce her. What is his true intent? Can he simply wish to claim his best friend as his bride...?

A Regency Invitation

by Nicola Cornick, Joanna Maitland, and Elizabeth Rolls

Published 3 December 2004

The Chivalrous Rake

by Elizabeth Rolls

Published 5 December 2003

Reverend Dr Bramley and his daughter were practically penniless. They had obviously left their previous home under a cloud, with Cressida's reputation in tatters. Then, Jack Hamilton learnt the true reason behind their plight and his chivalrous nature took over. Cressida was in need of a husband and he a wife.

Mistaken Mistress

by Margaret McPhee

Published 4 August 2006

To her spiteful aunt, Kathryn Marchant is little more than a servant: she does not deserve a place in polite society. That's about to change, when Kathryn accidentally falls into the arms of the most notorious rake of them all, Lord Ravensmede.

Mistletoe Kisses

by Elizabeth Rolls, Deborah Hale, and Diane Gaston

Published 24 October 2006

Lord Greville's Captive

by Nicola Cornick

Published 1 May 2006

He had previously come to Grafton Manor to be betrothed to the beautiful Lady Anne - but that promise was broken with the onset of Civil War. Now Lord Greville has returned as an enemy, besieging the manor and holding its lady prisoner.
His devotion to his cause swayed by the desire for Anne, Simon will not settle for the manor house alone. He will have the lady, and her heart into the bargain.
Yet Anne has a secret that must be kept from him at all costs...

The Wicked Earl

by Margaret McPhee

Published 2 March 2007

Miss Langley does not know what she has done to encourage the attentions of a lord! So when a stranger saves her from his clutches, Madeline is too relieved to suspect that her tall defender may have a less than respectable reputation...

Untouched Mistress

by Margaret McPhee

Published 4 April 2008

Guy Tregellas, Viscount Varington, has a rakish reputation, and when he discovers a beautiful woman washed up on a beach he is more than intrigued. He doesn't believe her claims that she is a respectable widow and is determined to seduce the truth out of her!Helena McGregor must escape Scotland to anonymity in London. For the past five years she has lived a shameful life, not of her choosing. But she needs the help of her disturbingly handsome rescuer as danger catches up with them....

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

Untamed Rogue, Scandalous Mistress

by Bronwyn Scott

Published 1 January 2010

Passion and scandal in the Ton!

Self-made miss Aurora Calhoun has always possessed an uncommon amount of sense when it comes to men. However, within minutes of colliding with Lord Ramsden’s carriage, she finds herself kissing the incorrigible rogue!

Crispin Ramsden feels restrained by the shackles of his unwanted inheritance. Especially when he is faced with a woman whose impetuous nature ignites a passion that is as uncontrollable as it is scandalous! Society is rocked by this outrageous couple. Can these two wild hearts find a place to belong?

Surrender to an Irish Warrior

by Michelle Willingham

Published 1 January 2010

AN IRISH WARRIOR WITH A THIRST FOR REVENGE...

Trahern MacEgan - his body is honed for fighting, his soul is black and tortured. Women want to tame him, but he has loved once, and now is lost.

A WOMAN WHO HAS SUFFERED IN SILENCE...

Morren O Reilly - she has known pain and shame, but holds her head high, even though she shrinks from a man's touch.

THEIR PASSIONATE REDEMPTION

Can Morren be the light to Trahern's darkness, and can she be made whole again by her surrender?

The MacEgan Brothers Fierce Warriors - Passionate Hearts! FREE bonus story Voyage of an Irish Warrior inside

Unlacing The Innocent Miss

by Margaret McPhee

Published 26 October 2010

By Margaret McPhee

This so-called dowager’s companion was not as innocent as she pretended! Hardened thief-taker Wolf Wolversley had met her type before. If she had nothing to hide, then why had she run? Rosalind Meadowfield had run when she’d learned the accusations. But not far enough. On a wild, wind-swept Scottish moor, Wolf caught up with her. A scarred, bitter man – but Rosalind was unafraid. She saw no cruelty in his eyes, only passion!

The Earl's Mistletoe Bride

by Joanna Maitland

Published 26 October 2010