Harlequin Historical

69 primary works • 71 total works

The Ballad Of Emma O'toole

by Elizabeth Lane

Published 1 January 2013

After he shoots a man, the stakes for gambler Logan Devereaux have never been higher. On trial for his life, he’s offered a shocking alternative form of restitution… marriage to his victim’s pregnant sweetheart!

Beautiful Emma O’Toole has sworn vengeance against him – and when a newspaper man puts her tragic story to song the whole nation waits to see what she’ll do.

Their marriage is the riskiest gamble Logan’s ever taken, but he’ll put everything he’s got on the line for a chance at winning Emma’s heart.

The Texas Ranger's Heiress Wife

by Kate Welsh

Published 1 January 2013

"Pampered society princess Helena Conwell has built a successful ranch from a ruined wreck, but now hostile raiders are hungry for her land. Only one man can protect her--Brendan Kane, the wild Texas Ranger she married at gunpoint. After three years away, Brendan vows to defend the ranch and claim his wife back. Irish-born and darkly irresistible, he still has the power to quicken Helena's heart with his emerald-green gaze. But, each as fiercely proud as the other, can they admit to still being in love?"-- Page [4] of cover.

Notorious in the West

by Lisa Plumley

Published 1 January 2014

Infamous Boston businessman Griffin Turner may have a reputation for being thoroughly ruthless, but underneath it all he hides a painful past. He manages to keep the world at bay until he comes up against the smart, sassy Olivia Mouton. Morrow Creek's resident beauty Olivia is determined to stand up to Griffin--no matter how notorious the stories that precede him! But when he reveals a side that no one else has seen before, she has to reconsider everything she's ever heard?

Wild West Christmas

by Jenna Kernan, Kathryn Albright, and Lynna Banning

Published 1 January 2014

CURL UP WITH A COWBOY THIS CHRISTMAS WITH THESE THREE HEARTWARMING TALES

A FAMILY FOR THE RANCHER

Two years ago Dillen Roach fell for wealthy debutante Alice Truett. Now she's at his door with his orphaned nephews in tow! Could Alice be the perfect Christmas gift for this solitary rancher?

DANCE WITH A COWBOY

Kathleen Sheridan is determined to leave the tragedy of her past behind her - including brooding cowboy Garrett. But, with Christmas magic in the air, can she resist the warmth of his touch?

CHRISTMAS IN SMOKE RIVER

Gale McBurney is an utter mystery to rich city girl Lilah Cornwell. But to make Smoke River her home by Christmas she'll have to let this rugged cattleman take the reins...

Wish Upon a Snowflake

by Christine Merrill, Linda Skye, and Elizabeth Rolls

Published 1 January 2014

"THE CHRISTMAS DUCHESS by Christine Merrill: Her daughter recently jilted, widowed Generva feels anything but festive--until the unexpected arrival of Thomas Kanner, Duke of Montford, transforms the Marsh household. Might there be a Christmas wedding after all?"-- From back cover.

"RUSSIAN WINTER NIGHTS by Linda Skye: Russian princess Ekaterina Romanova sees through the gilded facade of the Winter Court. An intimate encounter with Andrey Kvasov offers a moment of escape, and soon this Yuletide brings the promise of something thrilling...and forbidden."-- From back cover.

"A SHOCKING PROPOSITION by Elizabeth Rolls: Madeleine Kirkby must be married before Twelfth Night--or forfeit her family estate. After a chance encounter with the man she lost her heart to years ago, she has the perfect prospective husband in mind."-- From back cover.

The Wrong Cowboy

by Lauri Robinson

Published 1 January 2014

"All the rigorous training in the world could not have prepared nursemaid Marie Hall for trailing the wilds of Dakota with six orphans. Especially when her ingenious plan--to pose as the mail-order bride of the children's next of kin--leads Marie to the wrong cowboy! Proud and stubborn, Stafford Burleson is everything Marie's been taught to avoid. But with her fate and that of the children in his capable hands, Marie soon feels there's something incredibly right about this rugged rancher and his brooding charm..."-- From back cover.

Morrow Creek Runaway

by Lisa Plumley

Published 1 January 2015

A year ago, Rosamond Dancy never dreamed she would find herself in Morrow Creek. After being removed from her job as a Boston housemaid, sold into marriage and widowed in quick succession, she is now determined to take back the reins of her life. But then the past she's determined to forget shows up on her doorstep in the form of Miles Callawayand everything changes in an instant. Could Miles be the one to convince this runaway to hang up her shoes and stay by his side forever?

A Fortune for the Outlaw's Daughter

by Lauri Robinson

Published 21 April 2015

More Precious than Gold...

Cole 'Lucky' DuMont is off to forge his future in the Alaskan hills. Standing in his way... ? A dark-haired beauty in need of rescue.

Maddie Stockwell's life has always been ruled by men. And now, to ensure her freedom, she strikes a deal with her gorgeous saviour: she'll help Lucky in his quest and find her own fortune along the way! Except when Maddie has to pose as Lucky's wife she feels a thrill she could never have anticipated.

And suddenly there's something even more tempting than gold on her mind...

Morrow Creek Marshal

by Lisa Plumley

Published 17 November 2015

"Dancing girl Marielle Miller makes sure no cowboy steps his spurred boots out of line. But then one night, she tumbles from the stage into the arms of Dylan Coyle... Marielle doesn't need a man in her life--especially a wandering gunslinger unwilling to put down roots. Except as Morrow Creek's new stand-in lawman, Dylan will be around to vex her for a while yet. And when she becomes embroiled in his latest case, Marielle starts to hope this particular drifter will stick around for good!"-- Page [4] of cover.

Stolen Kiss With The Hollywood Starlet

by Lauri Robinson

Published 22 August 2019

An innocent country girl…
With stars in her eyes!

In this Brides of the Roaring Twenties story, hot shot lawyer Walter Russell knows an innocent country girl like Shirley Burnette is going to find it tough in cut throat Hollywood. A stolen kiss with this bright young singer may be worthy of the silver screen – but Walter hates showbusiness and has sworn off starlets. He knows he should steer well clear…if only he wasn’t so compelled to help her…!

Vows To Save Her Reputation

by Christine Merrill

Published 21 July 2020

His ring will rescue her

And she’ll save him from his solitude

It’s best if Sir Robert Gascoyne remains alone. That way he protects others from the curse which has plagued his family for generations. But when an injury results in Emma Harris spending a scandalous stay at his manor, wedding bells are inevitable! After losing his first wife to childbirth, Robert won’t risk exposing Emma to the same fate. Yet resisting his stunning new bride is much harder than he'd expected…