Debra Mullins
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Description
Debra Mullins is the author of several historical romances for Avon. Her work has been nominated for the Golden Heart and RITA awards from Romance Writers of America and the Holt Medallion from Virginia Romance Writers. In 2003, she won the Golden Leaf Award from NJ Romance Writers for her book A Necessary Bride. A native of the east coast, she now lives in California.
Books
Heart of Stone
In the first book of the Irish Angels series, we meet Laura Foster, a woman with the darkest of pasts, and Reverend Brand McCormick, a man with everything to lose by loving her. Having escaped a life she never chose, Laura Foster is finally living her dream. But even after four years of posing as a respectable widow in Glory, Texas, she is always afraid someone from her past might reveal her true identity. Believing no man could love her if he knew the truth, Laura tries to resist Brand's courtship. His reputation would be shattered if Laura's former life is discovered. But it's not only Laura's past that threatens to bring him down---it's also his own. As they open their hearts to love and faith, will Laura and Brand find the depth and power of forgiveness from their community?
To ruin the duke
"All of London is abuzz with the shocking exploits of Thornton Matherton, Duke of Wyldehaven, a man as sinful and wild as his name. He plays fast and loose with money, drink, and women. Or does he? An impostor has tarnished Thornton's good name, and the real duke will not rest until he has proven his virtue. Abandoned by her aristocratic father when she was a child, Miranda Fontaine despises the nobility. Despite her distrust, she visits the Duke of Wyldehaven on an urgent mission. Miranda will do whatever it takes to pin down the notorious duke...even if it means seducing him herself. Desperate to escape the web of deceit and clear his name, Thornton cannot bear the distraction of Miranda's supple skin and alluring eyes. Her beauty will be his undoing...and her bed will be the site of his most wicked ruin..."--p. of cover.
Two Weeks With a Stranger (Avon Romantic Treasure)
Wedded and bedded, Lucy is devastated when she's abandoned by her new husband the very next day. Though it was a marriage of convenience, their heated wedding night gave her hope that it would turn into something more. But she refuses to be the demure bride left behind on a country estate while the stranger she married goes gallivanting about London—even if she has to create a scandal of her own.Simon, the Earl of Devingham, would prefer his exquisite young bride remain at home where he left her. Instead, she follows him to London . . . seducing him with her fiery kisses, enchanting him with her scorching touches, and awakening in him an insatiable hunger. His duty to the Crown demands that he remain in town, but Lucy has entered a most perilous game—and she will not forfeit without Simon's total surrender.
Just One Touch
From the wonderfully romantic and creative pen of Debra Mullins, here is an exciting and sensuous tale about two people who overcome a dark past to find an everlasting love.The Groom: Rogan Hunt has no need for a wife. After a stint in prison, he is only concerned with rebuilding the coffers of his estates. But then the Duke of Belvingham makes him an offer only a fool would refuse.The Bride: Lady Caroline Ware is horrified when her father arranges her marriage with a man said to have a wild temper and an even wilder reputation. But the Duke is dying, and Caroline has no choice but to agree.The Marriage: Caroline could not have imagined that her husband would be so tender, so warm, so sensual. Rogan was expecting a meek and timid wife, but instead Caroline is vibrant, charming and passionate. Will this marriage turn into something they have secretly hoped it would be? Or will the real reason behind it finally come to light, destroying them both?
Three Nights--
Three nights of passion...With a turn of the cards, her father is ruined -- and innocent Aveline Stoddard is lost. To honor the gambling debt, she agrees to submit for three nights to Lucien DuFeron's every desire, three nights of blistering sensuality and unparalleled ecstasy in the arms of the dashing, dark rogue they call "Lucifer." But the time passes all too quickly ... and when the debt is paid, the handsome devil vanishes. An eternity of desire Treachery delivered Lucien into the hands of evil brigands. Now five years after his abduction and imprisonment he has returned to London, searching for the enemy responsible -- and finding instead the beauty who still haunts his dreams. Aveline has grown more alluring since those unforgettable nights when she melted beneath his touch. Yet Lucien's need for vengeance must be satisfied. If the trail leads to someone close to Aveline, will it destroy forever the one love powerful enough to free his tormented heart?
Two weeks with a stranger
The stranger in her bed... Wedded and bedded, Lucy is devastated when she's abandoned by her new husband the very next day. Though it was a marriage of convenience, their heated wedding night gave her hope that it would turn into something more. But she refuses to be the demure bride left behind on a country estate while the stranger she married goes gailvanting about London--even if she has to create a scandal of her own. Simon, the Earl of Devingham, would prefer his exquisite young bride rermain at home where he left her. Instead, she follows him to London. . .seducing him with her fiery kisses, enchanting him with her scorching touches, and awakening in him an insatiable hunger. His duty to the Crown demands that he remain in town, but Lucy has entered a most perilous game--and she will not forfeit without Simon's total surrender. - Author's website
A Necessary Husband
When Garrett Lynch bursts the glittering Raynewood ballroom a Wild mail, a hapless footman clinging to each powerful arm, Lucinda Devering is equally appalled and impressed. How uncivilised! How barbaric! How... stirringly strong and manly! Then she learns he's the long-lost heir of the Duke of Raynewood -- and that it's her job to transform him into a proper Englishman. And if she fails this impossible task, the duke will reveal her desperate secret, ruining her forever.Lucinda Devering may be the loveliest woman Garrett's laid eyes on, but her eternal rules and regulations about proper behaviour are enough to drive a man mad. Which should he believe? That stiff spine, or those soft curls and big brown eyes? One thing is certain: that lush, prissy mouth needs loosening up -- and he knows just the way to do it! But soon he wonders which is more important: winning this game, or winning, Lucinda's hand?
Once A Mistress
HARD-HEARTED CAPTOR. . . He was the dark, dashing rogue of Diana's Covington's fantasies . . .until he literally swept her off her feet, swooping across the ship's deck on a rope to rescue her from her evil abductor. But now Diana is the captive of this handsome, charming pirate--and who will save the beautiful heiress from the bold stranger whose burning kisses inspire such unmaidenly thoughts? Or Man of Her Dreams? Alex Rawnsley is merely living up to his rakish reputation when he claims lovely Diana as his mistress--but he has no intention of plundering her fiery innocence. This Earl-in-disguise hides behind tales of pillage and seduction in order to win vengeance--not love. Yet the mere thought of one passionate night with the defiant beauty is more than enough to tempt Alex to forget his pledge to return her home--untouched.
The Night Before The Wedding
To win the woman destined to be his bride...Catherine Depford is the wealthiest heiress in London, and she is all but promised to a proper English lord... so why is she having dreams of a Scottish warrior claiming her for his own? She can't imagine that her heated fantasies would come true... until she locks eyes with the stranger of her dreams in a crowded ballroom.A Scotsman will do anythingHighland chief Gabriel MacBraedon has come to London in search of Catherine, the woman an ancient curse dictates to be his bride. But he can't very well sweep the English beauty into his arms and carry her off to Scotland in the dead of night. Or can he? Nothing is impossible when a Scotsman's passion is making the rules...
Too Wicked To Love
Author Rita Clay Estrada returns to Texas-this time the up-and-coming town of Clearwater-where two second-class citizens are about to discover a first-class love... The lowborn son of an English Earl, Benjamin Drake is exceedingly handsome, with a smile to melt glaciers-everything his twin brother Anthony is...except rich. Denied a heritage and a legacy, he's come to Clear Creek, Texas to inform his brother that their father is dead and he must return to England as heir. And it doesn't take long to find Anthony...in the midst of seducing a very lovely shopkeeper named Sarah Hornsby... Recently widowed Sarah is unlike any woman Ben has ever known. Her unassuming manner hides an intriguing independent streak revealed in her struggles to succeed on her own terms. Recognizing a kindred spirit, Ben stays in town to make his fortune-and win Sarah's love. But now that his heart is at stake, the once devil-may-care twin is keenly aware of how much he has to lose. Vowing to keep his intentions secret until he deems himself worthy of her affections, Ben fails to realize that Sarah's heart is his for the asking-and that he's wasting precious time by delaying his claim...
Prodigal Son (The Truthseers Book 1)
Bounty hunter Rafe Montana is a Seer, descended from the fabled Atlanteans. He uses his inherited power to "see" criminals across the globe and track them down, and he's just started on a new case in which Danny Cangialosi's accused of disappearing with a stolen car--but for the first time in his life, when Rafe goes looking, he's unable to "see" him. Instead, his search leads him to Danny's stubborn, meddling, and very cute stepsister, Cara McGaffigan.
A Necessary Bride
When a self-made American man and a most proper English lady meet in Regency London, it's a total clash - and attraction - of opposites.
Tempting a Proper Lady
A Most Improper AllianceTwo years ago, dashing Captain Samuel Breedlove disappeared without a word. But he's resurfaced in London a wealthy man, only to discover his fiancEe preparing to wed another. Now Samuel needs to restore his good name and expose a villain—and tempting, temptable Cilla seems an ideal accomplice.Priscilla Burke knows the marriage of her charge, Annabelle Bailey, to the Earl of Raventhorpe must be perfect. It would be madness for her to even consider doing anything that would mar this beautiful day and destroy her fledgling career as a wedding planner. Why then is she so drawn to this irresistible stranger who insists she help him sabotage the impending affair?But a proper lady's desire is nothing to toy with. And a man whose character has been questioned cannot allow himself to dream of happily ever after. This not-so-innocent seduction may have unforeseen consequences...
