Best of
Harlequin

1990

Roses Have Thorns


Betty Neels - 1990
    Sarah had been happy working at the hospital - until Radolf Nauta interfered and left her jobless. Forced to find other means to support herself, she was totally unprepared to meet the domineering Radolf again. He hadn't changed one bit! But Sarah had, and she soon realized that her heart now belonged to him.

Nelson's Brand (Man of the Month #25)


Diana Palmer - 1990
    And she was good at it. Or had been good at it until the tragedy in South America. Now she couldn't even fix herself. She didn't know how to go on, didn't know what to do, or who to be.She had that in common with Gene Nelson. After the rancher found out the truth about his father, he'd realized his whole life was a lie. He'd gone a little wild, and saw no reason not to give in to his every desire. And the minute he saw Allison, he wanted her. But underneath their explosive passion, Allison and Gene found comfort in each other's wounded souls. And a chance to start over.

The Girl with Green Eyes


Betty Neels - 1990
    Right to share it with. When the attractive, eminent pediatrician William Thurloe comes into her life, he's the answer to her dreams. But why would he be interested in her? Reissue.

The Convenient Wife


Betty Neels - 1990
    You have no family, no home and no prospect of marrying.That might be true, but Venetia Forbes didn't see her situation as any reason to accept Professor Duert ter Laan-Luitinga's prosaic proposal!But after tasting champagne for the first time in her life, Venetia was astounded to hear herself saying yes.My ward needs an example of a contented, harmonious marriage.Without love Venetia was convinced their marriage might be anything but harmonious by the time young Anneta went to her aunt in America!And what would happen to their marriage then?

Lord Of The Desert


Barbara Faith - 1990
    She was everything he detested in a woman, yet the thought of possessing the golden-haired beauty sent excitement racing through his body, and Ali vowed to make her his....Caught up in a dangerous world centuries removed from her own, Genevieve knew it would be wise to leave. Ali's stone-age opinions continually infuriated her, but the smolderingly handsome desert lord was unlike any man she'd ever met. The power of his touch set her on fire, and soon, the burning sands of Kashkiri began to feel like home.

A Man for Maggie


Linda Randall Wisdom - 1990
    Instead of getting starry-eyed, Maggie got psychic static. — No sooner had Dr. Ethan Baxter moved into her Monterey guest house than her long-dormant psychic gift ran riot. She was tantalized by glimpses of a blissful future. And terrorized by recurrent nightmares. — Having denied her gift for so long, Maggie feared she'd never interpret the conflicting images of danger and desire.

Memories


Pamela Bauer - 1990
    Could she really go home again?Exhausted Maggie Stewart's doctor had advise her to spend the summer back home in Minnesota, far from Washington, D.C., where Maggie worked as a trade negotiator.Her vacation proved thoroughly enjoyable, but hardly stress-free! Her father had become a stranger, she was conned into helping organize her high school reunion, and she was romanced by high school heartthrob Jack Brannigan, now a laid-back fisherman.She considered moving back permanently, but did she really want to return to the life she'd worked so hard to get away from? Jack's kisses made it awfully tempting...

Heart of the West


Suzanne Ellison - 1990
    

Tilly and the Tiger


Marianne Willman - 1990
    But when a series of misadventures led her from the lush plantations of Jamaica deep into the Yucatan jungles, she began to doubt the wisdom of her daydreams.From secret emeralds to greedy murdering men, Tilly was getting a firsthand education. Even her companion, "Tiger" Flynn, the dandified rake of Jamaican society, had a darker side--and as Tilly stared into his glittering eyes, she knew that no one could protect her from his tiger's heart.

Beneath Sierra Skies


Shannon Gale - 1990
    Right for the female staff at Chico General, except for caseworker Robin Hill, who knew that ice water ran in his veins. When a plane crash stranded them in the frozen Sierra Nevada wilderness, Brandon’s heart thawed to reveal a tender, passionate man. With the elements and the odds stacked against them, all that could save them from perishing beneath Sierra skies was love. Contemporary Romance by Susan Aylworth writing as Shannon Gale; originally published by Silhouette Romance

Two Can Play (Harlequin Temptation, No 319)


Emma Jane Spenser - 1990
    She'd been hired to unravel the clues hidden in the pages of The Quest. Her first step was to track down the elusive author, Alexander Garrick. That's when she learned a new set of rules....Rule #1: Despite her attraction to Alex, she couldn't trust him.Rule #2: She only had three weeks to solve the riddle, but her future happiness depended on it.Rule #3: In a game where winner takes all, the stakes became her life!

Strictly For Hire (Silhouette Special Edition, No 599)


Maggi Charles - 1990
    After all, the man was bred to wealth and power, while she worked two jobs just to make ends meet. She'd do well to remember that her Cadillac's intimate cocoon was strictly for hire. Still, her cynical passenger could use a shoulder to lean on, and she was sorely tempted to oblige .... Take-charge Chris couldn't wait to be back in the driver's seat. But for now an injury held him captive in the plush confines of Tory Morgan's limo, and the rides were becoming entirely too . . . captivating. Bubbly Tory brimmed with kindness and inner beauty. But wasn't beauty merely blinding? And didn't kindness kill?

Broken Blossom


Jennifer Greene - 1990
    That was all she wanted from life -- a chance to make up in some small way for the mistakes she'd make in the past. — Rorke Stoner didn't need any complications in his life, but he figured he could do a favor for a friend of a friend. He wasn't ready for Kelsey Whitfield, though. She was warm and gentle and loving -- whether she knew it or not. He had to find a way to find her little girl, and he had to find a way to make Kelsey see herself for what she was -- a woman worthy of his love.

Stormspell


Faye Summers - 1990
    So when Charles de Morney returned to Creighwell Hall to find the beautiful young widow in control of his inheritance, he was appalled. Commanding and arrogant, he burned to put her in her place, and soon discovered a way to do it: Beneath the onslaught of his fiery kisses, Catherine's icy reserve melted and she was helpless to resist his heated caresses. Before either knew what was happening they were embroiled in a stormy affair that would scandalize London's aristocracy and alter their lives forever.

Undercover Affair


Risa Kirk - 1990
    Her new position with a corporate-intelligence-gathering firm held limitless possibilities!Her latest assignment was finding out all she could about prominent businessman Christian Van Dor Kellen. Gail's client was selling a hotel chain Van Der Kellen had designs on despite a recent series of financial disasters.Gail found out more than she bargained for: that Van Der Kellen was a bad risk and worse, the charismatic mogul was the kind of guy a girl could fall hopelessly in love with.

Chance It


Joanna Gilpin - 1990
    She was starting a new life, away from the demands of running a multimillion-dollar business. She had tried love once and failed miserably. Now she was looking only for fun and adventure--no long-term commitments.A modern-day swashbuckler, Ira didn't follow any rules--except his own against marriage. But as they sailed the Bahamas and their sun-filled days of pleasure dissolved into nights of wild passion, he had to rethink his solitary existence. This vulnerable woman was a treasure greater than any pirate booty. Now he had to convince her to gamble on love.

Believe In Me


Connie Bennett - 1990
    Believe In Me by Connie Bennett released on Nov 23, 1990 is available now for purchase.

Echoes in the Night


Rosemary Carter - 1990
    After all, Jason was the person responsible for ruining Todd's life. What really mattered about the expedition was the chance it offered to clear Todd's name.And there wouldn't be time to fall in love. Yet strangely, Nicola found herself fighting very hard to resist Jason's particular brand of charm... .

O'Malley's Quest


Linda Randall Wisdom - 1990
    — In a sleazy Mexican bordertown bar, Kate found more than a guide to the Superstition Mountains. She found trouble. The rough-and-ready hombre who rescued her, caveman style, was the sexiest man Kate had ever seen in a beat-up fedora.It wasn't until he set her down that Kate recognized a startling resemblance to a man she thought she knew.

Magic And Moonbeams


Margot Dalton - 1990
    Magic And Moonbeams by Margot Dalton released on Oct 25, 1990 is available now for purchase.

Echoes from the Heart


Kelly Jamison - 1990
    She had her family, her business and her work with disadvantaged children. What Brenna didn't need was her ex-husband, Luke, to come barging back into her life!Stock-car racing had been Luke's life, and he'd never seemed to have time for Brenna. She'd spent many long, lonely nights waiting for him to come home and only recently had been able to put the heartache of their young love behind her. Now Luke was back in Waldo, and he brought with him all the passion and promise of a love that was meant tolast forever....

The Husband Project


Rin Ogata - 1990
    She wants to love someone but has no interest in marriage. She just wants a baby to give all her love to. After suddenly landing herself in the emergency room, Alison meets Dr. Logan, a competent doctor with a sarcastic tongue, who, upon her request, agrees to help her make a baby. However, she must marry him in exchange!

A Reckless Loving


Joanna Neil - 1990
    In the short time she'd worked for him, Kate had grown to like Nick Halliday—in spite of his reputation as a womanizer. He trusted Kate implicitly. So far, though, he'd shown no interest in her private life, and she knew very well that he was in love with the glamorous Deborah. Then suddenly, Nick seemed to notice Kate—just as she was in the middle of making an agonizing decision. A decision that might change his feelings about her... .

Love at First Sight


Sandra Field - 1990
    They expected Casey to help Bryden come to terms with his blindness.What no one expected was the attraction between them. Casey hadn't felt like this about any other man. But Bryden's blindness wasn't the problem--it was his belief that "love has to be the most abused word in the English language."

The Hidden Pearl


Celeste Hamilton - 1990
    Ever since, her heart, like an oyster's pearl, had been in hiding. Yet when rugged Jonah Pendleton entered her life, Maggie came out of her shell. Knowing restless Jonah was hardly the settling-down type, Maggie feared too much dreaming could only lead to disappointment. She'd been told her heart was a prize worth pursuing, so how could she hand it to a man on the run?Liz, Cassandra and Maggie are AUNT EUGENIA'S TREASURES.As sparkling as diamonds, as fiery as rubies, as precious as pearls--now what these women need are worthy men. Collect all three gems in Silhouette Desire. Each book shines on its own, but together...they're priceless!

Wild Enchantment


Kate Proctor - 1990
    She would never have told Jean-Luc de Sauvignet about her injury if she'd known his doctorate was not in medicine.Now she feared everything she'd worked so hard for was in jeopardy to this man. A hateful man who was always laughing at her, and would, Jilly expected, enjoy every minute of her downfall.Only when it was all too late did Jilly realize that somehow she'd got everything about Jean-Luc all terribly wrong....