Harlequin Historical

101 primary works • 105 total works

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...

Betrothal

by Terri Brisbin, Joanne Rock, and Miranda Jarrett

Published 29 March 2005

The Lady's Hazard

by Miranda Jarrett

Published 29 November 2005

Was she prepared to risk everything for love?Bethany Penny mixes with the most elegant lords of the ton, but prefers to help London's neediest residents. When a mysterious soldier appears in her soup line she suspects that beneath his cool demeanour and shabby coat he hides a wealth of secrets...Major William Callaway has returned from war a damaged but determined man. Keeping his true identity concealed, he is thrown together with the copper-haired beauty Bethany. They must join forces to uncover a mystery that involves them both, but the risks they take may put them in grave danger...and the truth may tear them apart!

The Captain's Lady

by Margaret McPhee

Published 7 October 2005

When Lord Nathaniel Hawke rescues a girl from drowning the last thing he expects is for her to turn up on board his ship disguised as a boy! But for Miss Georgina Raithwaite--this seemed her only escape...Forbidden desires taunt them, but with reputations at stake they must keep their secret...

The Duke's Gamble

by Miranda Jarrett

Published 28 March 2006

Eliot, Duke of Guilford, finds that his heart beats faster at the thought of Miss Amariah Penny. But, Miss Penny runs a gaming house When a gambler accuses Penny House of harboring a cheat, Guilford comes to the rescue. But as they race to shield Penny House from the rumors, the two risk becoming an item of gossip themselves...

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.

Taming The Highlander

by Terri Brisbin

Published 27 June 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

Bought for the warrior's bed!

Lady Jocelyn MacCallum had always believed she would marry for love. But the price of her brother's freedom was to become fearsome Connor MacLerie's new bride - a bargain that could cost Jocelyn her life.

From the moment she looked into Connor's smouldering eyes, Jocelyn began to hope that the rumours surrounding his first wife's death were false. His reputation was as wild and untamed as the Scottish moors.

Would she find a way to reach the man beneath that forbidding exterior?

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?

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 Adventurous Bride

by Miranda Jarrett

Published 21 November 2006

A proper lady…and an improper lord!

Lady Mary Farren is a sensible, practical country girl. But on her long-awaited Grand Tour, she's determined to find adventure. She's thrilled when the chance purchase of an unusual painting draws her into a mystery…and brings her to the attention of a handsome stranger!

Lord Fitzgerald thought she was just another pampered British miss–until he was confronted by her keen intelligence. Knowing full well that an impoverished Irish peer was no match for a duke's daughter, John still couldn't tear himself away from the ravishing Lady Mary…or the painting, said to hold clues to a fortune in gold.

Grand Passion on the Grand Tour!

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?

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...

Seduction Of An English Beauty

by Miranda Jarrett

Published 26 June 2007

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

A lady with a past

Lady Diana Farren is no stranger to scandal. She has been sent abroad and instructed to behave herself. Diana has all the best intentions, but soon she is swept away by the passion of Italy - and of its most notorious seducer, Antonio di Randolfo! A rake intent on seduction Tall, dark, and smooth as silk, Antonio draws out all of Diana's sensual longings.

But when her past catches up with her, danger looms on the horizon - and Antonio might not be everything he seems...

Grand Passion on the Grand Tour!

Christmas Wedding Belles

by Nicola Cornick, Margaret McPhee, and Miranda Jarrett

Published 23 October 2007

Three Regency heroes all meet their match in these brand-new Christmas romances!"The Pirate's Kiss" by Nicola Cornick - Famous and feared Daniel de Lancey is master and commander of the Defiance. Only one woman makes him want to swap danger for desire...And with one Christmas kiss, he will make Lucinda his bride!"A Smuggler's Tale" by Margaret McPhee - Masquerading as a smuggler, society bad boy, Lord Jack Holberton, finds himself protecting young Miss Linden's honour. But will this rake keep his twelfth-night promise and return to claim her as his own?"The Sailor's Bride" by Miranda Jarrett - Lieutenant Lord James Richardson is about to put in to Naples after a victorious sea battle that has made him a hero but left its mark on his soul. Young and innocent, Abigail Layton is just the woman to heal his hardened heart...

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