Mills & Boon Historical Series

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...?

Marriage Under Siege

by Anne O'Brien

Published 7 January 2005

'Better than Philippa Gregory' - The Bookseller 'Anne O'Brien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists.' - Sunday Express 'Will you hold the castle for me, lady, in my name?' He does not know me. He does not trust me. 'Do you have to ask?' With staunchly opposed political views, the new Lord and Lady Mansell are not seeking love during a time of civil war. Francis offered Honoria his name in response to his cousin's will and the promise of GBP4000 a year. When their castle is held by Royalist forces Honoria must appear loyal to Francis's Parliamentarian cause. Working together to protect their lands, the vows made politically become something more. But where does her loyalty lie? Soon scandalous whispers of betrayal and double dealings land at Honoria's door. And when the prison keys of London start rattling, Francis must question whether the wife he saved has dealt him the ultimate betrayal?

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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.

Compromised Miss

by Anne O'Brien

Published 1 December 2009

He remembers luminous grey eyes... and a mysterious gentle touch...

Despite being unconscious for most of the night, Lucius has been accused of compromising a lady. She may not be an obvious beauty, dressed as she is in seaman's garb, but his rescuer is all woman - and now he must marry Miss Harriette Lydyard.

The Earl of Venmore is lethally attractive, and Harriette knows she should refuse him. Only with her reputation in tatters she must face the consequences of her actions - by making a pact with this disreputable, dangerous devil of a man!

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...

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

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.

Rake Beyond Redemption

by Anne O'Brien

Published 1 August 2010

Reckless rogue or man of honour?

Riding on a Sussex beach, Alexander Ellerdine fights through the waves to rescue a young lady trapped by the tide. He's instantly captivated by her beautiful face and dauntless spirit - but as a smuggler with a tarnished reputation Zan has nothing to offer a woman such as her.

Marie-Claude is determined to unravel the mystery of her brooding rescuer. His passionate kisses are as dangerous as his reputation. The integrity in his eyes indicates he's a gentleman...but the secrets and rumours say that he's a rake beyond redemption...