Helen Brooks
Personal Information
Description
Rita Bradshaw was born on 1949 in Northampton, England, where she was educated as a good Christian by her mother Vi Whitsey. She met Clive, her husband, at the age of 16 and now the magic is still there. They have three lovely children, Cara, Faye, and Benjamin. For years, Rita worked as secretary. Rita began writing in 1990 as she approached that milestone of a birthday 40! She realized her two teenage ambitions (writing a novel and learning to drive) had been lost amid babies and hectic family life, so set about resurrecting them. She sent off a 55,000 word romance called Deceitful Lover to Mills & Boon, that was accepted after one rewrite in 1992 under the pseudonym Helen Brooks, and she passed her driving test (the former was a joy and the latter an unmitigated nightmare!) Under her pen name has written many successful novels and several delightful sagas under her own name, Rita Bradshaw, since 1998. Since becoming a full-time writer Rita's life has been transformed, she has been able to give up her part time secretarial job to write full time and her husband Clive, has also given up his job to become her manager. She has found her occupation one of pure joy and often surprised when her characters develop a mind of their own but she loves exploring what makes people tick and finds the old adage "truth is stranger than fiction" to be absolutely true. Her Mills & Boon books have attracted fans in more than 25 countries around the world. She would love to hear from any readers care of her books. While Rita still lives today in Northamptonshire with her family, she has always had a great fondness for the north-east, where her novels are set, as well as historical family connections in that area. Although having enjoyed some wonderful holidays abroad she has never been tempted to live anywhere else, although she rather likes the idea of a holiday home close to the sea one day. The family have always had a menagerie of animals in the house, which at the present is confined to two endearing and very comical dogs who would make a great double act on TV! The children, friends, and pets all keep the house buzzing and the food cupboards empty but she wouldn't have it any other way. Being a committed Christian and fervent animal lover she finds spare time is always at a premium, but long walks in the countryside with her husband and dogs, meals out followed by the cinema or theatre, reading, swimming, and having friends over for dinner are all fitted in somehow. She also enjoys sitting in her wonderfully therapeutic, rambling old garden in the sun with a glass of red wine, (under the guise of resting while thinking of course!)
Books
Blind-Date Brides
Satisfaction Guaranteed by Helen Brooks Hers for a Night by Kate Walker Wedding Effect by Sophie Weston
His Christmas Bride
The only gift Dylan Warren used to want was Jenna Scott's love. But his former childhood best friend broke his heart. Now, their matchmaking mothers insist the Warren and Scott clans celebrate the holiday together. Suddenly he and Jenna are paired on a mission to bring Christmas to a family who lost everything but each other. Jenna's kindness to the displaced little boys reminds Dylan why he loved her. Could joyful jingle bells soon be joined by the chime of wedding bells?
Deceitful Lover
Deception and desire...Dimitrios was convinced Ria had broken his nephew's heart, toying with his affections then jilting him. He thought her only interests in life were having fun and captivation eligible men! And he was determined to teach her the error of her ways. His punishment was outrageous: Ria was forced to play the part of adoring fiancee... But Dimitrios had the wrong woman: he'd mistaken Ria for her wayward cousin Poppy! It was an impossible situation, but suddenly Ria found herself falling for Dimitrios in a big way. Deception and desire were proving a heady cocktail!
Angels do have wings
Dear Vicky, Things are just the same here. My life is mapped out for years ahead with a chance of anything changing... As she wrote those words to her best friend, Angel had no idea that a gorgeous stranger was about to turn her world upside down! Hunter Ryan was rich and famous, surely not the kind of man to look twice at Angel? Yet he was a rock to lean on when her younger brother fell sick; and soon his face began to haunt her dreams .... He teased Angel for not living up to her name--if only he'd realize he was the first man ever to touch her heart!
Lovers Not Friends
"You're mine, Amy, you'll always be mine!" For Amy, marriage to Blade Forbes had been a dream come true. And then one day her world collapsed around her when she discovered a secret that was about to destroy everything. She loved, Blade, and he loved her -- but she had to get away, had to leave him to protect him from the knowledge that would drag with her into a living hell. Only she had forgotten one thing -- the determination of a man in love.
Just One Last Night Harlequin Presents Extra
"One last night… The temptation of one last night of heady passion with her husband is too much for Melanie Masterson to resist… But in the morning she kisses his sexy mouth goodbye and turns her back on her marriage, believing Forde deserves someone better – someone who can be a good wife and mother. …has an unexpected consequence! Discovering Melanie is pregnant with his child pushes Forde Masterson to his limits. He will reclaim his wife and child even if that means playing dirty…with a sensual onslaught so powerful she will never want to leave his arms again!
Reckless Flirtation
"The more I see of you, the more I want you..." Jacques Challier's outrageous declaration took Sandi Gosdon's breath away, but she didn't trust him! He saw her as a challenge, nothing more. Marriage wasn't in the cards, and an affair was out of the question.... Besides, Jacques was the enemy. His wealthy family had shunned Sandi's vulnerable, pregnant younger sister - and Jacques must have been part of the conspiracy. So how dared he now tempt Sandi with his teasing charm?
A Heartless Marriage
Marriage on trial! From playboy lover… When gorgeous millionaire Raoul de Chevnair chose Leigh as his bride, it seemed he'd left his flirtatious bachelor days behind for good. But had he? Their marriage had scarcely begun before his playboy habits returned and Leigh found him in the arms of another woman…. …to faithful husband? That was five years ago. Leigh is no longer a naive teenager, bowled over by Raoul's charm. So when he vows to win back her trust, Leigh is determined not to give in that easily! It's all very well for Raoul to sweep her off on an exotic second honeymoon, but Leigh needs a lot of convincing that Raoul has decided to take his marriage vows seriously after all!
Stone Angel
While trying to escape with her family from the Nazis, a young Jewish French girl feels protected by angels.
The Millionaire's Prospective Wife
Nick Morgan was way out of Cory's league. Wealthy, suave and devastatingly handsome, he was a legendary playboy who had women falling at his feet. If and when he decided to marry, surely his chosen wife would be blond and beautiful—not plain and sweet looking like Cory?But, it seemed, Nick had set his sights on conquering Cory and was determined to have her at any cost. But, she had to wonder, was it really her that he wanted, or her innocence?
Mistress by agreement
From the moment tycoon Kingsley Ward walks into Rosie's office, she recognizes the sexual invitation in his eyes. But when they sign a business agreement and Kingsley makes it clear he wants Rosie as part of the deal, she's outraged! Kingsley's initial purpose had been business–not pleasure. But Rosie is beautiful and, unbelievably, she seems immune to his charms! Kingsley decides he'll pursue her until he wins her as his mistress…and he's never lost a deal yet! Sweet but some baggage. Without help, not sure it is possible to get out of a tub full of water with a foot cast on. let alone getting back into said bath with a cast on the foot. Please, I need instructions with diagrams.
Very Private Revenge
An intimate vendetta! Tamar McKinley had made it her business to find out all Jed Cannon's secrets. The notorious playboy had destroyed her cousin's happiness -- and her reputation. Now Tamar was determined Jed must be made to pay. She'd investigated him thoroughly: the homes he owned, the women he dated. It was time to put her plan into action! Tamar intended to play Jed at his own game: seduce him, then publicly jilt him! But the more she flirted with him, the more she realized Jed wasn't the ruthless man he seemed. Maybe it wasn't really revenge she wanted after all.
In the Italian's sights
"Her fiance has been stolen by her sister, she's lost in the remote country lanes of Italy and her hire car has broken down! Wondering what else will go wrong, Cherry Gibbs looks up to meet the searing gaze of Vittorio Carella. Despite his having everything she has sworn to avoid - easy charm and dazzling good-looks - Cherry finds herself staying at her rescuer's villa. Soon she's intoxicated by the stunning surroundings and seduced by Vittorio's skilful touch. But this isn't reality. Vittorio could have his pick of Italy's social elite - so why has he set his sights on her?"--Back cover.
The millionaire's Christmas wife
Marry one of her clients? Never in a million years would Denise Watson have considered such a proposition. But tycoon Gideon Falcon needed a wife—a real wife—to clinch a business deal. And he had decided only Denise would do.His terms were simple: The marriage needed to be legally binding, and it would be over once the holidays were. He'd never touch her. Except...keeping things strictly business with the physical temptation between them soon proved impossible.Had that been part of Gideon's plan all along?