Best of
Traditional-Regency

1992

The Courtship of Chloe


Dorothy Mack - 1992
     Can Chloe bring order to the Montrose family? Regency England As a practical doctor’s daughter living in the countryside, Chloe Norris has had little experience among the aristocracy. But when she leaves her quiet existence to act as a temporary social secretary to the Montrose family, Chloe finds herself caught in a whirlwind of wedding plans, star-crossed lovers and unacknowledged family tensions. Amid the chaos, Chloe is surprised to find solace in intellectual conversation with the intriguing but aloof Lord Ivor Montrose, the family’s eldest son. And as their connection grows stronger, her cool-headed attitude is soon put to the test… The Courtship of Chloe by Dorothy Mack is a classic Regency romance full of twists and surprises.

The Marriage Mart


Teresa DesJardien - 1992
    She knew she was no great beauty, and at the ancient age of 28 she was prepared to settle for an older gentleman, one happy to settle down and start a family of his own. Yet, one glimpse of the incomparably handsome Marquess of Rothayne put every practical plan to rout. Mary would be less than a woman if her heart remained unaffected by such a man, but more the fool for giving in to such folly!Nothing intrigued the Marquess of Rothayne more than a challenge, particularly where women were concerned. And Lady Mary Wagnall, with her quick-witted banter and forthright nature would certainly provide enough sport to alleviate his increasing sense of ennui. But as he helped to plot her course to matrimony, he began to wonder if it was to be his sworn bachelorhood which would succumb to her charming nature and lively smile!

A Loyal Companion


Barbara Metzger - 1992
    Sent to London to find a suitable husband, Miss Sonia disappoints her family by setting her sights on Darius Conover, a man who is shunned by society for a scandalous deed.

A Talent For Trouble


Anne Barbour - 1992
    Tally became his collaborator so she could gain her financial independence, but she was not immune to Chelmsford’s charm. Could the Viscount be aware of his artist’s attractions despite her country ways? Regency Romance by Anne Barbour; originally published by Signet

A Pressing Engagement


Anne Barbour - 1992
    Aubin to pose as his fiancée. And Diana was forced to agree, as the handsome Earl had the power to send her to prison for a crime of which she was not guilty. Difficult as it was to tolerate the pretense, Diana knew that the earl always got what he wanted. Regency Romance by Anne Barbour; originally published by Signet

The Irish Earl's Ruse


Emma Lange - 1992
    Arrogant, unaristocratic horse trainer Connor O'Neill will never meet the duke's standards. What's more, O'Neill's contempt for the elite makes him not only below Susannah's station, but beyond her reach. Original Regency Romance.

Charade of Hearts


Carol Michaels - 1992
    Vowing to give her sister an opportunity to toast the ton, Alexandria gamely decides to take a house and pay for the debut from her own legacy. Convinced she herself is much too sensible for romance, she imagines sitting contentedly on the sidelines at Almack's with the other spinsters and chaperones.Little does she know that her lovely red hair and temper to match are sure to beguile the most jaded bachelor, including the odious Lord Arlington. But in the dangerous intrigues that follow, Alexandria discovers that the darkly handsome Arlington is anything but hateful.

The Scandalous Wager


Olivia Fontayne - 1992
    In a twist on the traditional game, he and his cohorts agreed to unburden themselves of their unwanted possessions instead of gambling for gain. And Duvalier offered the most shocking wager of all, his maiden aunt. The wicked wager offended the Earl of Rotherham, but he played along, and soon Miss Diana Wetherby, and her pet parrot Bijou, arrived on his doorstep. But the hazel-eyed spinster was not at all what he expected. In fact, her elegance and wit made her a true delight. Now it was her heart he hoped to win.

Grand Deception (Regency Romance)


Rebecca Ward - 1992
    A poor relation of the wealthy Carlisle family, Miranda Gannet finds an understanding soul in Lord Carlisle's new houseguest, an eccentric gentleman whose own family has cast him out as an imposter.

The Beringer Heiress


Jan Constant - 1992
    Much to her surprise, she is also an heiress. So her new guardian, in his notoriously heavy-handed manner, takes it upon himself to protect her from myriad fortune hunters and false friends.As for Sir Julian, Emma's arrival in London has set his well-ordered household and romantic life into an uproar. He'll have to keep a sharp eye on her, he has determined, even as she has decided quite the opposite. And when a young lady unafraid to speak her mind meets a stubborn lord, unafraid to follow his desires, anything can happen....

Christmas Wishes


Barbara Metzger - 1992
    But the road to London was not smooth, and she was compelled to take shelter in a stable with a handsome, scowling stranger whose curricle had been held up. A delicate situation, although he behaved in a most gentlemanly fashion.The ton, however, would never believe it of the lordly rakehell Satan St. Cloud! He would preserve this madcap beauty's reputation.... Damn it, for once duty would be pleasure!But Juneclaire declined marriage solely for honor. She disappeared, leaving the imperious Earl of St. Cloud to spend the twelve days of Christmas on a neck-or-nothing ride to find her....

The Reluctant Heir


Shirley Callander - 1992
    Recently orphaned. Karenza and her four sisters find that a handsome but heartless stranger has been made their guardian. Proud Karenza bows to fight this indignity with every ounce of her cleverness--and she concocts a wild scheme to keep the Coningsby ladies free of Viscount Danzborough's interfering dictates.The rakish viscount is less than enthusiastic about his new charges. But when he uncovers Karenza's dangerous gamble, he finds that one young woman's fiery spirit can melt his cold heart...

The Taming of Lord Whitfield


Patricia Laye - 1992
    She is well-versed in the gentle arts of tea pouring, needlework, singing and gardening. Only one thing can keep her school from enjoying the success it deserves—her neighbor, Lord Whitfield.Lord Whitfield staggers home brandy-faced at the most inappropriate times; women of loose morals run screaming from his house to the fascination of Miss Appleby's students; and one of his friends insists on flirting with one of her girls!To save her school, Miss Appleby will have to tame the sinful lord—and tame the traitorous feelings of her own heart.

Regency Quartet (Harlequin Regency Romance Series 2, #100)


Janet Grace - 1992
    If only she had the money to do so......Athena Delaney hoped for stability, having known both the dizzying heights of extravagant wealth and the depths of grinding poverty. Yet it was her fate to be charmed by a man who was everything she wanted to escape.