Best of
Harlequin

1996

A Kiss for Julie


Betty Neels - 1996
    Bravo's Hospital, so it came as a shock when her boss announced his retirement. His replacement, Simon van der Driesma, was younger, more energetic and worked her much harder—which she could have accepted if only he would call her Julie, and not "Miss Beckworth" in that cool voice! From the start, both of them had the wrong impression of the other. What would it take for the truth to be revealed?

Diamond Girl


Diana Palmer - 1996
    But Kenna Dean promised herself that one day the Atlanta lawyer would see beyond his efficient secretary to the woman beneath. It seemed an uphill battle until Denny's partner and stepbrother, Regan, decided to make her over to catch Denny's eye. But the "solution" backfired when Regan became the problem. She'd distrusted him on sight until he swept her into his practiced arms to an ecstasy she'd never known before. He was grooming her for another man, but suddenly Kenna wanted to capture only Regan's heart.

A Family Man


Mindy Neff - 1996
     “Make love to me.” A desperate Josie Alexander spoke those words to a stranger on a rainy backwoods road. She didn’t allow herself to consider the risks—only the consequences. A lifetime of caution, of always doing the right thing meant nothing in the face of her despair. She was sure fate had put him in her path. He was going to be the miracle she needed. Four years later, wealthy pilot Chase Fowler still knew her face; he’d carried it in his heart ever since their night together. But it was the face of Josie’s three-year-old boy that surprised him. Chase had finally come to claim what was rightfully his in this tiny Louisiana town—and now that included his own son. But the boy wasn’t the only secret between them…. “A wonderful mix of complex problems and no easy answers in a romance you will love!” –Affaire de Coeur (4 ½ STARS)

The Randalls Summer Skies


Judy Christenberry - 1996
    Judy's popularity has grown massively since these stories were originally published, leaving many of her new readers anxious to meet her sexy Randalls. Now they canPublished on the heels of Wyoming Winter, a March volume containing the first two Randall stories, "Summer Skies" will be a hot choice among romance readers

Country Doctors


Gill Sanderson - 1996
     After the unnecessary death of her husband, Dr Ruth refuses to acknowledge any lack in her life. The arrival of trainee GP Micah North rapidly unsettles her. Ruth can see that he has the makings of an excellent doctor but that he also embodies some of her previous husband’s traits. Can Dr Ruth finally acknowledge some passion in her life… New edition published by Accent Press 2013.

Temporary Husband


Day Leclaire - 1996
    She got Jake Hondo! He was a mean, moody rancher who needed to get married, on paper at least. Wynne wasn't his idea of a temporary wife. She was a hopeless romantic whereas Jake had his cowboy boots firmly planted in Texas soil! But he couldn't let her marry just anybody….Unfortunately, it was only after they'd wed that Jake discovered Wynne's inheritance wasn't money or land—but two little boys determined to call him Dad!

The Cowboy


Kristine Rolofson - 1996
    The railroad stole his land and killed his wife. Now he plans revenge. No crazy woman, no matter how beautiful or brave, is going to change his mindPractical and organized Elizabeth Richards read all about outlaws like the Younger gang in the unusual old book Rogues Across Time. But when she woke up in bed with Logan Younger - in 1886! - she knew she was in big trouble. Especially since Logan believed she was bait for the bounty hunter's trap and took her hostage. What was worse was that the sexy, dangerous cowboy had her exactly where she wanted to be....RoguesDangerous to love, impossible to resist!

The Cowboy Wants a Wife!


Susan Fox - 1996
    She's a Hollywood socialite, he's a tough, rugged rancher who despises glitz and glamour and wouldn't be seen dead in a tuxedo!Zoe and John Dalton Hayes are worlds apart, and J.D. is none too happy at having Zoe as a guest in his home.... But opposites attract and every time they start out disagreeing, somehow they end up kissing!J.D. is convinced Zoe is just flirting with him, teasing him to get what she wants - his ranch. And what does J.D. want? Could it be that, against his better judgment, what he really wants is a wife?

Only a Whisper


Gayle Wilson - 1996
    That night she fell in love with a stranger whose face was shrouded in darkness. Now her fellow agents are dying. It seems that anyone connected with that long-ago case is being systematically murdered. Then Rae herself is drugged and abducted, held hostage by a captor as mysterious as he is seductive. And the dangerous game he's playing with her mind is only a prelude to the doubly dangerous game he's playing with her heart.

Baby Dreams (the Baby Shower)


Raye Morgan - 1996
    Baby Dreams by Raye Morgan released on Mar 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.

Bachelor Cop


Gayle Kaye - 1996
    AWARD OF DISTINCTIONpresented to Officer Whit Tanner, midnight rescuer of lost children and missing mutts, for being the last single guy in the precinct, and intending to stay that way…. CITATION OF SEDUCTION presented to Jill Harper, divorced mother of four-year-old Brody Harper, for capturing the attention of Officer Tanner, and threatening his bachelorhood…. RECOURSE: ROMANCE Mix marriage-shy officer with romance-weary mother, add a tiny smattering of wandering dog and matchmaking little boy, toss in some heady kisses and sultry looks, then stand back and wait for hearts to melt…and merge.

City Girls Need Not Apply


Rita Rainville - 1996
    Kathryn Wainwright didn't know much about men. Then her research took her out of the lab and into the wild--under the care of rugged cowboy Mac Ryder. Now the pretty scientist had a lot to learn: like how to rope a red-blooded bachelor who'd sworn never to settle down.The sexy little genius living under his roof had Mac's male instincts working overtime. But though he wanted Kat in his bed, he'd be damned if he'd marry again. He and his little boy were doing fine on their own. But once Kat left, would they ever be the same again?

40 Tons of Trouble


Connie Flynn - 1996
     That's because someone's trying to ruin DeAngelo Transport. Cat's trucks have suffered a rash of break-ins, and a slimy competitor keeps underbidding her and offering to buy her out. Worse, Cat's at odds with her sister and brother. They want her to get out from behind the wheel and take over the day-to-day running of the family company from behind a desk! Then Cat takes on a six-foot-five certified "hunk" as a temporary co-driver and her problems really escalate! Right along with her heart rate. Women Who Dare

See No Evil


Morgan Hayes - 1996
    If she regains her sight, she can identify the man who killed her friend and attached her. If she regains her sight, she can see for the first time the face of the man she's falling in love with. Allister Quaid: He'd been convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Now, five years later, he's out of jail, trying to rebuild his life. But when his partner is murdered, Allister is set up as the fall guy for the second time. Just Allister's luck to fall madly in love with the one woman who can send him back to jail this time for life!

The Newlywed Game


Bonnie K. Winn - 1996
    The moment he saw them Erastus Jones knew they were meant for each other, and meant to be the new owners of his ostrich ranch. There was only one catch--Brad and Kara had never met.But Erastus wouldn't let that stand in his way. With a little nudge from him, Brad and Kara were signing the contract as man and wife. And just wait till they noticed that little clause he slipped in ...just to make sure the honeymoon lasted a nice long time!

Clanton's Woman


Patricia Knoll - 1996
    The smoky Western town had a rich history: it was here that Wyatt Earp had finally faced down the notorious Clanton gang. But now Jack Clanton was back! With his tough features shaded by his cowboy hat and the three-day stubble on his jaw, he could have passed for a gunslinger. And Mallory Earp was the woman who had to face him down. Her ancestors might have found the original Clantons dangerous, but she doubted that those old-time outlaws had anything on Jack. He didn't carry a gun. He'd never broken a law, but her reaction to him told her he was bad just the same And his kisses could be just as lethal as bullets from a six-shooter!

The Billionaire Date


Leigh Michaels - 1996
    The Billionaire Date by Leigh Michaels released on Jan 23, 1998 is available now for purchase.

The Loneliest Cowboy


Pamela Macaluso - 1996
    The Loneliest Cowboy by Pamela Macaluso released on Nov 22, 1996 is available now for purchase.

All She Wants for Christmas


Liz Fielding - 1996
    Hugo Griffin - Griff - had agreed to fly Maddy to her holiday destination, but halfway over Paradise Island they had been forced to crash-land! Maddy had wanted peace and quiet but she couldn't help but feel that a deserted island was a little extreme. At least she had company for Christas - Griff was the ultimate in tall, dark, handsome strangers. Unfortunately, he had made it clear that he was off-limits as far as poor little rich girls were concerned. So there was Maddy, trapped on an island paradise with a decidedly reluctant Adam. But what was paradise without a little forbidden fruit!

Something Old, Something New


Catherine Leigh - 1996
    Lily had loved Saige Alexander with a passion and grieved for him in the same way. And yet just as she had almost given up hope, her cowboy husband had finally come home!The time was awkward to say the lease. For years Lily had waited for word of him - dreaming, hoping...praying. But she had finally decided to get on with her life. Her wedding to Randall Carver was imminent.And even if her former lawyer didn't make her heart race like Saige, marrying Randall had to be safer than staying hitched to a dangerous adventurer. And what was Saige offering her anyway - an uncertain future, a past he wouldn't - couldn't - reveal? Only there was just one problem...there was only one man for Lily. And he was determined to do all he could to stop his wife's wedding!

The Bride Wore Blue


Cindy Gerard - 1996
    "Blue" Hazzard would crash his plane into a lake just to get Maggie Adams's attention. Her gawky high-school swain had grown into an irresistibly tempting god, but Maggie had returned to Minnesota for some peace of mind--which J.D. seemed intent on shattering!IT'S...A HUSBAND?J.D. couldn't believe his eyes. Maggie was even better-looking than she'd been in high-school--and just as skittish. Back then she'd never given him a second thought, but now he was going to break through her defenses even if he had to strip them from her, layer by frilly layer....Northern Lights Brides: Three women who'll do anything to get their men.

A Royal Romance


Valerie Parv - 1996
    Duped into marrying a prince—His Royal Highness Prince Philippe Rasada, no less! There were, of course, worse things in life than marrying a prince—unless you didn't love him. And Norah was quite sure she didn't love Philippe—worse, she hardly knew him. So, how had Norah got herself into this mess? Well, that was a long story—but one thing was for sure: she had to get out of it, fast! Yet, escape from her "royal fiancé" wasn't going to be easy, because for some reason HRH Philippe was determined to keep her close….

New Bride In Town


Amy Frazier - 1996
    New Bride In Town by Amy Frazier released on Mar 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.

Bush Doctor's Bride


Marion Lennox - 1996
    But her arrival was not without drama, which brought her into closer contact with Dr Reith Kenrick than she's expected - or wanted! As the only doctor, Reith was clearly overworked, so how could Sophie refuse to help, particularly when it meant mothering a small child before her adoption? All of which made Sophie reassess her relationship with Kevin....and her growing feelings for Reith.

Destination: Conard County: Exile's End, Cherokee Thunder


Rachel Lee - 1996
    Destination: Conard County by Rachel Lee released on Jan 25, 1996 is available now for purchase.

The Coffeepot Inn


Lass Small - 1996
    JANUARYBryan Willard: Head hunk at the Coffeepot InnHis dream date: The lovely Lily...his new bossHis problem: He's in over his head!Nothing much ever happened 'round here till Lily came along. I was happy enough running the Coffeepot Inn and staying out of trouble. But now, trouble is all I've got!See, Lily is just twenty-three--beautiful and sassy, but she doesn't know anything about the real world. And every single guy in town--not to mention some of the married ones--has his eye on her. Someone's got to protect her virtue. But who's going to protect me from her?

The Cowboy's Bride


Cathy Gillen Thacker - 1996
    But the once gentle Cody McKendrick had survived. A horse, the ranch and the big Montana sky were all he needed since Callie Sheridan had disappeared years ago only hours after they'd eloped.Now, his wily, wealthy Uncle Max, had fixed it so Cody would not only have to take a wife, but remarry his runaway bride - the same woman who'd taken this cowboy for a fool, stolen his heart and still owed him a wedding night...!

Wicked Ways


Kate Hoffmann - 1996
    Wicked Ways by Kate Hoffmann released on Jun 24, 1996 is available now for purchase.

This Christmas


Laura Abbot - 1996
    She's got only one clue to go on, but she's determined to let nothing stop her--no matter how difficult her search, how uncertain its outcome. Falling in love with a rancher isn't part of the plan! This Christmas...Russ Coulter will learn what love really means. He'll do anything to protect the woman he loves--anything. Even if that means losing her in the process....This Christmas...There's a lot to celebrate in the town of Ewing, Oklahoma. Mary's search and the love she shares with Russ will touch the hearts of many people--and change the lives of some.

Temporary Texan


Heather Allison - 1996
    Of that she was sure. She was a city girl born and bred. Unfortunately, to fulfill the requirements of her grandfather's will, she found herself having to stay deep in the heart of the state, which was where she'd met Seth Montgomery.Tall, lean and too darned attractive for his own good, Seth was a man of few words, and, to Claire, all of them seemed like an invitation. Perhaps the state had something to recommend itself after all?But Claire was only a temporary Texan: she was a fashion designer, not a rancher. After a year she had every intention of heading off into the sunset...didn't she?

Breaking Point / The Colour of Desire


Emma Darcy - 1996
    

Seduced by the Enemy


Kathryn Ross - 1996
    But the man she's come back to Barbados to investigate is not the playboy she's expecting -- in fact, if only she could trust him, he'd be everything she could wish for.It's going to be quite a challenge -- pursuing information about Tate's affairs while he is pursuing her and tempting her to distraction.She's facing quite a dilemma -- return to London and leave her father to his fate, or stay and follow her heart...right into the arms of the enemy!

The Better Man (Harlequin Temptation No. 619)


Sabrina Johnson - 1996
    The Better Man by Sabrina Johnson released on Nov 22, 1996 is available now for purchase.

The Outrageous Dowager


Sarah Westleigh - 1996
    IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FROM UK STOCKIST - ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE JEC MEMORIAL NATURE RESERVE, BANKS OF THE LITTLE OUSE, SUFFOLK -Will post internationally by airmail

The Sheik and the Vixen


Elizabeth Mayne - 1996
    But then war engulfed the desert kingdom, and suddenly this freewheeling modern woman was a prisoner — in a palace that was like something from the Arabian Nights.PRISONER OF DESIREHer captor was just about the most gorgeous hunk of man she'd ever laid eyes on. But his attitudes — especially when it came to women — were straight out of another world. And the most infuriating part was, Sheik Zayn Haji Haaris awakened within her a passion that rocked her world to its very foundations.

All Shook Up


Carrie Alexander - 1996
    Being a science teacher, she decides to take the scientific approach to finding Mr. Right.Jamie Flynn: Being a lusty bartender, he knows people - especially female people. It's obvious to him that Kate Mallory is repressed, to say the least. He has her pegged as a White Wine Spritzer - no kick, no imagination, no passion.His mission: To take her from spritzer to Strawberry Margarita...

Wedding Rings And Baby Things


Teresa Southwick - 1996
    Kelly's condition-not to mention swelling belly-were a source of good gossip and great concern. For her baby's sake, Kelly knew escaping scandal meant finding an instant dad.

Prescription - One Bride


Marion Lennox - 1996
    Jess had to convince Niall that being reclusive and behaving like the Ogre of Barega wasn't the best way of helping Paige overcome her problems - or his own! But no matter how close the three of them became, Jess knew that Niall was holding something back, just as she was. If she could confide her past, would Niall stay on the island? It didn't seem likely...