Best of
Traditional-Regency

1988

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.

The War Hero's Wife


Martha Lou Thomas - 1988
    When Lady Sarah Smith learns of her husband's pregnant mistress, she flees their home and meets Jack Rutland, who, unlike her husband, is a true hero.

Racing Hearts


Eileen Witton - 1988
    And even though Kevin thinks his brother must wed a blue-blood, he himself is no match for Charlotte's charms.

Contrary Lovers


Clarice Peters - 1988
    Davida had no desire to wed rich, high-handed Lord Lyall, while he claimed the idea of matrimony repelled him. But family debts compelled her to threaten to enforce the contract . . . unless Lyall found a husband for her widowed mother. With her mother's and her sister Cassie's engagements, and with a proposal for herself from Hugh, Davida should have been happy and carefree. Yet the boring Hugh offered an uninviting future. Then she heard Lyall had eloped with Cassie, and Davida wondered why she felt more than mere sisterly concern.

The Daring Duchess


Norma Lee Clark - 1988
    Although her noble title and vast wealth attracted a swarm of suitors in the London Marriage Mart, they repelled the handsome, hot-tempered Charles Leigh, the Earl of Leighford, a country gentleman who was as proud as he was poverty-stricken. Thoroughly disenchanted with fortune hunters, Mary donned a governess disguise behind which she hoped to hide her lofty and privileged status. Fortuitously, the earl's household was in need of such service and he brought Mary into his home. So it was somewhat of a dilemma when Mary discovered that her infuriatingly independent employer was just the kind of suitor she would want. And even when she did manage to work her way into his proud heart, how long could she stay there when he discovered she had deceived him-- for love... ?

A Grand Deception


Elizabeth Mansfield - 1988
    Then she finds herself attracted to the most handsome, eligible catch of the season...Anthony Maitland, Viscount Ivers, wants nothing more than to return Georgy's affections--then the spirited girl runs away. Desperate to avoid scandal, the girl's mother concocts a bold and daring masquerade, but the viscount's heart is not easily fooled. Amid a flurry of mistaken identities, Anthony embarks on a deception of his own, determined to bring Georgy back home and into his arms...