Harlequin Historical

7 primary works

Puritan Bride

by Anne O'Brien

Published 6 August 2004

'Better than Philippa Gregory' - The Bookseller 'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' - Sunday Express 'Surely the chief cause of our ruin was Viscount Marlbrooke himself? And now you wish me to marry into the family?' The scandalous, sexual games at the Restoration Court of King Charles, have turned Marcus, Viscount Marlbrooke, into a cynic. It is not love that lies within matrimony but the victory of a bitter inheritance feud, securing his rightful claim to Winteringham Priory. Katherine Harley is an innocent pawn, raised a puritan she may be naive to the ways of the court, but not to the price placed on her hand in marriage. In the many machinations to secure Winteringham one thing has been overlooked...For plainness can hide a spirited soul and behind Katherine's solemn exterior lies a woman of unexpected passion - prepared to fight for her freedom.

The Disgraced Marchioness

by Anne O'Brien

Published 3 June 2005

Henry Faringdon, the new Marquis of Burford, returns home and makes a shocking discovery! On his departure to America, his late brother Thomas had married the woman who'd stolen Henry's heart -- the alluring Miss Elanor Stamford. Now in mourning, with a babe in arms, Eleanor is as dismayed to see Henry as he is to see her.

The Outrageous Debutante

by Anne O'Brien

Published 7 October 2005

Neither Theodora Wooton-Devereux nor Lord Nicholas Faringdon are enthusiastic participants in the game of love. But soon the handsome gentleman captures the heart of the beautiful debutante. But fate is not on their side...

The Enigmatic Rake

by Anne O'Brien

Published 6 January 2006

Secrets!

A spy for the British Government, Lord Joshua Sherbourne Faringdon must foster his notoriety as a rake as a front for his secret activities. Until an undercover exercise almost costs him his life. Passion! Miss Sarah Russell, newly appointed housekeeper, knows only of her lord's rakish reputation. She's unprepared for his surprise proposal of marriage-and the way her body responds to him! Espionage!

Burning desire turns to passion for Joshua and Sarah, until rumors and whisperings rear their ugly heads. Who is the shadow following Sarah's every move? What did actually happen to Joshua's late wife? What is this intriguing man hiding...?

The Runaway Heiress

by Anne O'Brien

Published 2 April 2004

A daring night-time escape...inside the Marquis of Aldeborough's carriage Mistaking Miss Frances Hanwell for a runaway kitchen servant, Hugh only realizes his grave error the next day. With scandal imminent, a reluctant marriage seems the only course of action. Reluctance turns to respect when Hugh uncovers the brutal marks of the unhappy life she's been leading. Suddenly, he will do all in his power to protect her...especially now, as an unexpected inheritance threatens to take Frances from him..."Delightful characters light up the pages of this poignant, emotionally moving love story." -Romantic Times BOOKclub on the Outrageous Debutante

Conquering Knight, Captive Lady

by Anne O'Brien

Published 1 November 2008

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

He will conquer his castle...and his bride! Green eyes sparkling with fire, there is no way Lady Rosamund de Longspey has escaped an arranged marriage only to be conquered by a rogue! Grey eyes as hard and flinty as his heart has become, Lord Gervase Fitz Osbern, weary of war and wanton women, will fight for what rightly belongs to him! But Rose is not going to be ousted, and Gervase, a warrior to his fingertips, is not going to meekly withdraw. Instead he'll claim his castle - and just maybe a bride! January 1158, four years into the reign of King Henry II

Chosen For The Marriage Bed

by Anne O'Brien

Published 1 May 2009

In the eerie depths of Llanwardine Priory, Elizabeth de Lacy is about to take the veil when she is told she must wed her family-s sworn enemy! Lord Richard Malinder must produce an heir, and a union with the de Lacy family could prove advantageous - if only to keep his enemies close. Elizabeth has not expected to feel such intense attraction, or to find Richard so kind, understanding and devastatingly handsome. His arm feels strong beneath her hand, and the heat of anticipation rises as they make their way to the bridal chamber.