Harlequin Historical

86 primary works • 95 total works

Beauty And The Baron

by Deborah Hale

Published 1 May 2003

COULD SHE DEFEAT HIS DARKNESS AND BRING HIM BACK TO LIFE? Handsome rakehell turned scarred recluse Lord Lucius Daventry returns from battle intent on forgetting the past. Yet, once home, Lucius is presented with one final mission: marry Angela Lacewood and grant his ailing grandfather's dying wish. Or at least pretend to marry her. But the young beauty he remembers is now an exquisite woman. A woman strong enough to breach the walls he hides behind and steal his heart.

Christmas Visit

by Margaret Moore, Terri Brisbin, and Gail Ranstrom

Published 25 October 2004

Unexpected Bride

by Elizabeth Rolls

Published 25 October 2004

The Rake's Revenge

by Gail Ranstrom

Published 24 November 2004

THE EARL OF GLENROSS WOULD HAVE HIS REVENGE-BUT AT WHAT PRICE? Rob McHugh had survived an agonizing ordeal in foreign climes only to discover his family's tragedy was rooted in British soil. For a terrible irony revealed that Afton Lovejoy, his beautiful English rose, had dangerous thorns-and was, in fact, the very woman he'd sworn to destroy! AFTON LOVEJOY WAS BENT ON JUSTICE! Her beloved aunt had been murdered, forcing Afton to masquerade as fortune-teller to the ton to find the killer. What she found, however, was a dangerous, heady mix of intrigue and desire-for Rob McHugh, notorious womanizer, had roused her passions...and her suspicions!

The King's Mistress

by Terri Brisbin

Published 28 December 2004

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

THERE WERE WORSE THINGS

...Than to be shackled in marriage to a handsome, powerful lord who desired her-but Marguerite of Alencon was bred to be consort to a king and could not abide her fate. She had great power as Henry Plantagenet's mistress, and to be set aside and promised as a bride to noble Orrick of Silloth was an insult she could not bear. . . !

Orrick knew his reluctant bride was a creature of the court with many secrets. And yet, Marguerite of Alencon would make him a perfect partner-accomplished and gracious, a true Lady of the Keep-if only she could release her turbulent past and embrace a passionate future. . . in his arms!

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...

Broken Vows, Mended Hearts

by Lyn Stone and Gail Ranstrom

Published 30 May 2006

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

Indiscretions

by Gail Ranstrom

Published 24 October 2006

Tropical heat...burning passion

Daphne had sacrificed everything to remain unknown in her tropical paradise. But if Lord Lockwood recognized the woman who had fled England with a crime on her conscience, nothing could keep her safe....

Even the thought of future punishment could not dampen present desire. Lockwood's lips reawakened the passionate woman she had once been. What harm, Daphne reasoned, could come from one stolen kiss? Still, she could not allow her feelings to overpower her sense-it was too dangerous. She'd denied herself for five years. Surely she could deny Lockwood for a few weeks?

The Earl's Secret

by Terri Brisbin

Published 26 December 2006

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

The Earl of Treybourne was not going to lose a public argument with a petty, scribbling journalist.

So he headed for Edinburgh, disguising himself as plain Mr. Archer, eager to discover the anonymous writer. A flawless plan, until he found himself distracted by the beautiful Miss Anna Fairchild. A bluestocking long on the shelf, Anna had no desire for a husband. But she felt a strange kinship with the dashing—and enigmatic—gentleman.

With secrets to hide herself, Anna was playing a dangerous game that could threaten their tenuous bond. Caught between deception and desire, could love flourish?

Ashblane's Lady

by Sophia James

Published 2 June 2006

She was his means of revenge
Lady Madeleine Randwick was his hostage, and a way to get under her brother's skin. As a willing player in the murky of borderland politics, Alexander Ullyot, Laird of Ashblane, should have no compunction about using her for his own ends. He should ruin her as surely as he wanted to ruin her brother.
And instead...instead he found he was complimenting her. It was the firelight in her hair, the soft, low timbre of her voice and her stubborn streak of independence. Was Alex in danger of falling for the woman who was his means of revenge?

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...

Pickpocket Countess

by Bronwyn Scott

Published 1 February 2008

It's Brandon Wycroft's duty as the Earl of Stockport to catch the "Cat," a notorious thief who is stealing from rich local homes to feed the poor.

Discovering that the Cat is a woman, he changes his plan of action-to a game of seduction! Mysterious and tempting, she teases him. And, as the net closes around the Cat, Brandon realizes he wants to protect her as well as bed her. But the only way to catch her is to spring the parson's mousetrap-and make her his countess!

Notorious Rake, Innocent Lady

by Bronwyn Scott

Published 29 April 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

The going price for Julia Prentiss's virginity was fifteen thousand pounds!

Determined not to enter into a forced marriage, Julia could see no way out - unless she were to become a ruined woman! Notorious rake Paine Ramsden was reputed to have no qualms about seducing innocents, so maybe he would help with her...predicament. Certainly Paine deserved his rakish reputation - yet Julia was so achingly pure, one night with her might just ruin him!

Awakening Julia's sensuality aroused unfamiliar feelings in him - was it too late to make them both respectable?

A Most Unconventional Match

by Julia Justiss

Published 24 June 2008

A Wanton Widow

When Hal Waterman calls upon the newly-widowed Elizabeth Lowery, it is intended to be the chivalrous act of a gentleman. But Hal has secretly adored Elizabeth for years. Elizabeth’s household is in turmoil and she has to support her young son. Hal’s help is more than welcome – but his silent, protective presence awakens feelings in her that she does not understand.

Elizabeth’s marriage had been happy, but her husband had never aroused such confusing, exhilarating sensations in her… Elizabeth knows that society would condemn her, but Hal’s attractions may well prove too much to resist!

A Lover's Kiss

by Margaret Moore

Published 29 July 2008

Sir Douglas Drury was a spy during the Napoleonic war and has the scars, and enemies, to show for it.

When he is set upon in a London street, he finds it hard to be grateful because his rescuer is not only a woman, but French into the bargain! Juliette Bergerine has learned to keep herself safe by avoiding undue attention, but now her life is also in danger and, together, she and Drury must take refuge in a mansion in Mayfair.

There, this broodingly cynical man proves an irresistible temptation. . . .

Possessed By The Highlander

by Terri Brisbin

Published 29 July 2008

An alliance dangerous and irresistible. . .

Marian Robertson rescued a child and destroyed her reputation. Now, to keep her family safe, she must marry the stern, dark-eyed warrior negotiating a truce between their clans ; and risk her heart to protect the truth.

Manipulated into marrying the exiled Robertson Harlot', Duncan, peacemaker for the MacLerie clan, finds his new wife's courage and spirit make it impossible to resist her. But will he put his honour at stake to free her from her past ; and claim her love for ever?

'Expertly laced with danger and sweetened with sensuality. ' ; Booklist on TAMING THE HIGHLANDER

Unlacing Lilly

by Gail Ranstrom

Published 26 August 2008

The bastard son of a duke, Devlin Farrell is about to exact revenge for his mother's murder.

He will even go as far as kidnapping his enemy's bride from the altar! Lilly O'Rourke is merely an innocent pawn in Devlin's plan. Other than ruining her reputation, he means her no harm-though it's hard to play the perfect gentleman when he's struggling to resist her tempting beauty.

But Devlin has lived so long for revenge, can he now forfeit this desire-and in rescuing Lilly, save himself?