Best of
Regency-Romance

1988

Black Falcon's Lady


Kimberly Cates - 1988
     When shy Maryssa Wylder refuses an arranged marriage, her father exiles her to his isolated holdings in Ireland, a hell he claims is populated by savages eager to slit English throats. On her journey, she is robbed by the Black Falcon, an Irish highwayman who curses all with the Wylder name. A brigand he may be, yet she can’t forget the way he looks at her—his dangerous passion piercing her lonely heart. A dispossessed Irish prince... Tade Kilcannon has every right to hate the Wylders. Though his ancestors were Irish kings, the English have stolen his birthright, giving it to Bainbridge Wylder, a ruthless English overlord who drives the Irish crofters from their homes. Though the people of the glen think Tade Kilcannon is a rakehell, in truth, he is the Black Falcon, a masked patriot who bedevils the English. But this rogue’s heart is untouched until Maryssa Wylder saves his family from marauding soldiers. A love worth defying two worlds... Maryssa blossoms because of Tade’s tenderness, but he knows that to love the English daughter of his family’s great enemy is impossible. Then disaster strikes the glen, throwing Tade’s fate and the future of those he protects into Maryssa’s hands. Maryssa faces a heart-wrenching choice, one which may cost her the very life of the man she loves. THE CELTIC ROGUES SERIES ~ 1. THE BLACK FALCON'S LADY 2. HER MAGIC TOUCH 3. BRIAR ROSE 4. STEALING HEAVEN 5. LILY FAIR CULLODEN'S FIRE SERIES~ 1. GATHER THE STARS 2. ANGEL'S FALL 3. CROWN OF DREAMS 4. CROWN OF MIST (prequel)

An Unacceptable Offer


Mary Balogh - 1988
    Michael Templeton, Viscount Fairfax, the handsomest lord in the realm and the catch of the London marriage mart, was actually proposing to her and not to her exquisitely beautiful cousin Honor Jamieson. Jane could believe her own response even less. Despite the viscount's looks, his wealth, his charm, his absolute perfection, and despite the fact that Jane madly loved him, she heard herself saying "No."Now would she be able to withstand his determined pursuit?

Honor's Players


Holly Newman - 1988
    Unfortunately, pursuit was futile. Helene's father had decreed that she could not wed before her older sister, Elizabeth, wed. Considering Elizabeth's reputation as The Shrew of London, this was cause for alarm.Then Justin, Viscount St. Ryne, asked for Elizabeth's hand in marriage. If her family wept for joy, Elizabeth shrieked in fury. But in her heart of hearts she acknowledged he resembled the hero of her closely guarded dreams. Poor Elizabeth hadn't the faintest notion that St. Ryne had a curious plan designed to tame her, a plan that would tangle their hearts and would, in the face of unexpected interlopers and domestic scandal, teach both arrogant husband and quick-tempered wife a thing or two about love and marriage!

Minerva's Marquis


Sheila Walsh - 1988
    But is marriage to a Marquis suspected of murder pure folly? A charming Regency Romance set in Bath. Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Alice Chetwynd Ley. Minerva has money but no social standing. Dominic is the Marquis of Claireux, but besieged by debts. Marriage between the pair seems like the perfect solution for them both. But Minerva soon learns that Dominic is under suspicion after the death of unscrupulous Baron Hagarth. Is her dashing husband capable of murder? Minerva thinks not, and will stop at nothing to clear Dominic's name. As the couple become closer, and their lives more entwined, Minerva is ever more determined. Will her persistence lead her into mortal danger?

Widow's Gambit


Tracy Grant - 1988
    Her beautiful sister Claudia must marry well to salvage the family fortunes, but she needs a chaperone and single misses are not acceptable as chaperones in London's glittering ballrooms! So Livia invents a dead husband and masquerades as Mrs. John Royce, a respectable widow. Little does she realize that amidst the social whirl of the London season, she will encounter runaway children, a scandalous painting—and the infuriating Nicholas Warwick who overturns her best laid plans, challenges her at chess, and makes her wish she could set aside her widow’s weeds for something far more alluring… “Plot twists, complex characters, and an exquisitely researched historical setting—who could ask for anything more?" –Lauren Willig, New York Times Bestselling Author “What a feast for the mystery and romance fan alike!” –Romantic Times

The Accidental Romance


Elizabeth Mansfield - 1988
    The terrible collision with Lord Perry Wittenden's carriage had all but destroyed her own. But when the infuriatingly good-humored gent published a scandalous account of the accident in the local paper --- in which Lucy was identified as a "shrew" --- well, that was beyond bearing! Indeed, Lucy's every encounter with the man bred chaos, turmoil, disaster.And yet, Lord Perry was thoroughly enjoying himself. Lucy was the most temperamental, spoiled, and unreasonable young lady he had ever met. But her fiery spirit and captivating beauty drew him deeper into a raging battle of wits --- and love was the grandest prize of all.