Louise Allen
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Melanie Hilton has been immersing herself in history, real and fictional, for as long as she can remember, and her first attempt at historical fiction at the age of eight was three pages of improbable medieval drama set in the local castle. Some considerable time later she joined forces with a friend and became one half of the writing partnership Francesca Shaw -- what began as a decidedly tipsy storytelling session in a Burgundian vineyard led on to a series of Historical Romances, all but one set in the Regency period. Career changes meant that the partnership had to end and she now writes as Louise Allen about her favorite historical period alone -- which means she can keep all her gorgeous heroes to herself. She lives in England in a village in Bedfordshire with her long-suffering husband who is not only a wonderful cook, but also the perfect inspiration for every romantic hero imaginable. All their spare time is spent at their Norfolk cottage on the coast where, although they have no pets, they are permitted to share the garden with a very bossy pheasant called Percy.
Books
The Shocking Lord Standon
Rumors fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed. He cannot honorably deny them, but he won't be forced into marriage. Encountering a respectable governess in scandalizing circumstances, Gareth demands her help--to make him entirely ineligible. He educates the buttoned-up Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan's arts. But Gareth hasn't bargained on such an ardent, clever pupil--or on his passionate response to her! He wanted to cause a stir--it seems they are about to brew a scandal!
The Dangerous Mr. Ryder
As regent of a small principality within France, Dowager Grand Duchess Eva de Maubourg feels secure, until Jack Ryder arrives to tell her that her 9-year-old son, who she believes is safe in England, has had strange accidents and that her brother-in-law is making explosives for Napoleon. Knowledge is a dangerous thing, and Jack has been assigned to escort Eva to safety. They flee, using disguises, their wits and all the time watching their backs. Danger ignites passion, and though Eva and Jack know romance complicates their mission they cannot resist a chance for happiness. But what will happen once they reach England? Can love overcome their stations in life?
Moonlight and mistletoe
Guy Westrope, Earl of Buckland, was not a gentleman used to encountering opposition to his will.But the quick-witted, stubborn and delectable Miss Hester Lattimer was proving to be more than a match for him....Local ghost stories would not scare Hester from her new house--especially not at Christmas! Though her heart told her to trust the mysterious earl, she knew she had to be wary. Even if Guy was not behind the strange events, letting him get too close would inevitably reveal her scandalous past!
Scandal's Virgin
"Reeling from heartbreak, Lady Laura Campion transformed herself into the infamous Scandal's Virgin of high society--flirtatious, alluring and utterly shocking--yet always stopping short of absolute ruin. But now she has new hope--the daughter she thought lost is alive, and under the guardianship of the powerful Avery Falconer, Earl of Wykeham. Going into battle against Lord Wykeham may be her only option to win little Alice back, but she doesn't expect the irresistible attraction that simmers between her and the formidable Earl. Laura finally has a chance at happiness, but can she persuade Avery to forgive her past? "-- From back cover.
A Rose for Major Flint
"I fight dirty, I kill for a living and I'm not capable of being faithful." The words might come straight from Major Adam Flint's mouth, but they certainly don't describe the man who saved vulnerable Rose's life. Yes, Flint is illegitimate, a roughened soldier and an incorrigible rake--but Rose has never met a man so defined by honor. Who else, when faced with a lady rendered memoryless by the traumas of war, would resist the intense attraction that burns between them? Rose might not know her own name, but she knows her heart--and her heart wants Flint!
Snowbound Wedding Wishes
Three Regency Christmases to remember… An Earl Beneath the Mistletoe by Louise Allen Hugo, Earl of Burnham, hates Christmas! Snowbound in widow Emilia Weston's cozy alehouse, with her young twins, he's surrounded by festive preparations. Hugo's cynical heart is in danger of being melted…. How much longer can he avoid the mistletoe? Twelfth Night Proposal by Lucy Ashford Leaving London to claim his newly inherited estate, Theo Dalbury finds remote Derbyshire as foreign to him as his feelings for country girl Jenna. Christmas evokes painful memories for him, but Jenna is bringing out his festive spirit…and will give him a yuletide that he'll never forget! Christmas at Oakhurst Manor by Joanna Fulford Vivien Hastings is looking forward to a quiet Christmas at Oakhurst Manor, until she realizes she'll be sharing it with Max Calderwood. It's been years since he broke her heart, but one hot glance from his cool gray eyes shows her that she's just as vulnerable to him as she ever was….
Marrying His Cinderella Countess
"Plain, lame Ellie Lytton isn't destined for marriage. She's perfectly content being her step-brother's housekeeper...until the high-handed Earl of Hainford arrives with shocking news--her step-brother has been killed. Ellie believes the earl is responsible for her plight and that he is duty bound to escort her on the journey to her new home. But soon Blake's fighting an unwanted attraction to his argumentative companion. And when she needs protection, he determines he'll keep her safe by making Ellie his countess."--Back cover.
Married by Christmas
Josephine Horne ignores convention. She never intends to marry, so why should she be hedged about with rules? When loyalty to a friend demands Jo risk her own reputation, she doesn't hesitate. Then she meets handsome Harry Beverley, and her ideas about marriage begin to change....Hal must marry for duty, and already has a respectable bride in mind. His attraction to the unruly, rebellious Miss Horne is ridiculous! Both Hal and Jo have a lesson to learn-and Christmas is the season of forgiveness and love!
Unlacing Lady Thea
"The night before dissolute Lord Denham is about to embark on his Grand Tour, he meets an unexpected complication. In boy's clothes that barely conceal her delectable curves, his childhood friend Lady Althea Curtiss--desperate to escape an arranged marriage--arrives, demanding free passage! Rhys accepts his unlikely traveling companion with great reluctance--the scandal is sure to blow up in his face--until he finds there is far more intimate territory Lady Thea is curious to explore. Soon he realizes that he is in danger of awakening not only Thea's sensuality, but also his own long-buried heart."--Page 4 of cover.
Candlelit Regency Christmas
His Housekeeper's Christmas Wish / His Christmas Countess
The Duke's Counterfeit Wife
A feigned marriage A very real attraction… When their ship is commandeered, Nicholas Terrell, Duke of Severton, saves stranger Sarah Parrish by claiming she's his wife! She's more valuable if their captors believe she'll bring them a duchess's ransom, but now Nicholas is compelled to share a cabin with his distractingly beautiful faux bride… Outspoken Sarah enchants him like no debutante ever has. Yet, as a lady's companion, Sarah's completely unsuitable for a duke. So surely a real match between them is impossible? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Disgraceful Mr. Ravenhurst
Stumbling upon his dowdy cousin Elinor on the Continent, Theo Ravenhurst hardly believes his luck. His dangerous lifestyle appears to have finally caught up with him, and her family connections could be put to excellent use....Theo is convinced Elinor's drab exterior disguises a fiery, passionate nature. He gives her the adventure she's been yearning for--and along the way discovers his newfound accomplice has talents beyond his wildest imagination!
Regency High-Society Affairs - These Ladies are Caught Between Danger and Desire!
Sparhawk's Lady by Miranda Jarrett. Caroline Moncrief needs help to free her captured husband and, in Jermiah Sparhawk, she recognizes her champion. Although she belongs to another, Jeremiah agrees to come to her aid, even though he knows it may break his heart. But Caro's heart hides its own secrets and desires. The Earl's Intended Wife by Louise Allen. Hebe Carlton has a little idea of her own charm until Major Alex Bereesford arrives on the island of Malta. Alex's attentions make Hebe blossom, but then a marriage proposal made in his past is finally accepted. Alex should be happy but can only contemplate marrying one person-and it isn't his betrothed.