Robyn Donald
Personal Information
Description
Robyn Elaine Donald was born on 14 August 1940 in Northland, New Zealand, she was the oldest in her family, and as a child she thrilled her four sisters and one brother with bloodcurdling adventure tales, usually very like the latest book she'd borrowed from the library. She married and worked as teacher during years. Robyn owes her writing career to two illnesses. The first was a younger sister's flu. Her sister was living with her husband and her and spent most of that winter acquiring, suffering, and recovering from various infections. One day she croaked that she had read everything on Robyn's bookshelves, so would She please buy her something cheerful and sustaining. Robyn found three paperbacks one Mills & Boon Modern Romance novel and a couple of other romances. Robyn read them, too, of course, and so enjoyed them she spent the next couple of years hunting down more Mills & Boon books. This was much more difficult then than it is today, so she decided to write her own, and for the following busy 10 years she wrote and hoped that one day. She'd finish a manuscript good enough to send off. The second illness was her husband's, and it was bad a heart attack. He was so young it terrified them all. While he was recovering he suggested that Robyn finish the manuscript She was writing and send it off. It wasn't a perfect manuscript, but the doctor had said to humour him, so she finished it, edited it as best she could, and sent it off. Three months later, she was astounded to read a letter from the Mills & Boon saying that if she made a few revisions they would buy her novel Bride at Whangatapu. Published since 1977, Robyn left teaching to become a full-time writer after her first three books had been accepted. Robyn sees her readers as intelligent women who insist on accurate backgrounds, so she spends time researching as well as writing. She sometimes thinks that writing is much like gardening. It's a similar process creating landscapes for the mind and emotions from the seeds of ideas and dreams and images. Both activities can also lead to moments of extreme delight, moments of total despair, and backache. Now Robyn is living in the Bay Islands. She continues writing, and also finds time for a very supportive husband, two adult children and their partners, a granddaughter and her mother, not to mention the member of the family that keeps her fit, a loud, cheerful, and ruthlessly determined "almost" Labrador dog. If you'd like to contact her, Robyn Donald can be reached at: P.O. Box 18240, Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand.
Books
Ruthless Billionaire, Inexperienced Mistress
Pure and innocent, until her night with the ruthless billionaire...Alli Pierce is desperately seeking her real mother. But hotel magnate Slade Hawkings is convinced she's after his family's money, and that she is nothing but a scheming gold digger!Despite Slade's misgivings, the handsome billionaire can't deny the incredible chemistry between him and Alli. Unaware that Alli is a virgin, Slade makes a proposal that will give them both what they want. He'll help her find what she's looking for—in exchange for one night in his bed. Alt title: The Billionaire's Passion by Robyn Donald Not to be confused with Island of Secrets: The Billionaire's Passion also by Robyn Donald Which is a totally diff book with diff characters
His Majesty's Mistress
On the idyllic Pacific island of Fala'isi, Giselle Foster is swept off her feet and into the bed of a devastatingly gorgeous stranger--only to discover she's given away her purity to renowned playboy Prince Roman Magnati! Giselle knows she can never be part of Roman's glamorous existence, and decides to end their torrid affair. But her inexperience and refusal to succumb to his touch make Roman more determined to claim her--as his royal bride!
The Mediterranean Prince’s Captive Virgin
Robyn Donald's sequel to His Majesty's Mistress (Roman Magnati & Giselle Foster) Feisty Leola Foster has been kidnapped! Her captor is gorgeous, but arrogant, and she refuses to obey his superior commands. Who does he think he is—royalty? Leola then learns that the stranger is Prince Nico Magnati! In return for his protection she must act as his mistress until the danger has passed. Soon their charade explodes into real physical attraction. Now Leola is Nico's willing prisoner—at the prince's every demand!
The Prince's Forbidden Virgin
Maximillian--the last heir to the throne. Will a beautiful girl prevent him from becoming king? Max Fierezza: a prince of the people and the land. But now Niroli's subjects are unsettled and Max's world-famous vines are blighted! Rosa Fierezza: she helps Max save the grapes. Although he's forbidden fruit to her, Rosa has long been under Max's spell. Both struggle with their desire. How can they ever give in to their love? But the House of Niroli is built on secrets and the truth about a scandal from the past may set Rosa and Max free...
The Prince's Convenient Bride
When Prince Marco Considine sees model Jacoba Sinclair, he wants her... The supercool supermodel can never surrender to Marco. She fears he'll discover her secret...and a reason for a convenient marriage! When Jacoba's secret is uncovered, Marco seizes his opportunity. By announcing their engagement he can offer her royal protection-and royal passion!
By Royal Demand
For Gabe Considine, Grand Duke of Illyria and a ruthless billionaire businessman, it's payback time! He believes his ex-fiancee, Sara Milton, stole a priceless family heirloom and betrayed him with another man. Now Gabe wants his pride — and his property — returned! He'll lure Sara to his remote castle — and keep her there until she gives him everything he wants, even if he has to seduce her into submission.
The Royal Baby Bargain
For three years Prince Caelan Bagaton has been searching for the woman who kidnapped his nephew. Now he has finally found her, and he is going to exact his revenge....Abby Metcalfe will do anything for the little boy she promised to protect. But Caelan has wealth and power and the child is a royal heir. To keep her promise Abby must agree to Caelan's demands—and that means a royal marriage!
The Rich Man's Royal Mistress (Larger Print Presents: the Royal House of Illyria)
One Night at Parenga
For ten years, memories of Sorrel and that magical summer have haunted Luke. Now Sorrel has returned to New Zealand to take ownership of the house that had once been Luke's home. Surprising both of them, it only takes one night to reignite that all-consuming passion. But Luke has to regain control of his heart before he is lost forever. Because Sorrel has always been the only woman who could ever touch his soul. He may love her, but can he trust her?
The Millionaire's Virgin Mistress
strong textPaige Howard has had a secret desire for New Zealand tycoon Marc Corbett ever since they'd met—when he married her best friend! Six years later, still a virgin, Paige has never felt the same about anyone else. When her friend's bequest sends Marc back to Paige, they are caught in the grip of a reluctant attraction. But Paige will never give herself to a man who only seems to want her as his mistress—no matter how strong the temptation....
The Temptress of Tarika Bay
Morna Vause is suspicious of a newcomer to Tarika Bay. Hawke Challenger is handsome, ruthless and rich. He believes she is a gold digger, and he wants everything she owns -- her beautiful New Zealand coastal property...and her body! Settle back and enjoy Robyn Donald's intense, passionate new romance. Find out whether Morna can resist Hawke's incredible physical magnetism. If he beds her, she fears he won't wed her. He'll just make her pay...and pay....
A Ruthless Passion
A compelling passion had flared between them.…But it was too late—she was about to marry another man. Six years later Cat's husband has gone, and she needs Nick's help. This is his chance to sate the desire he's felt for her all along….
The Temptress Of Tarika Bay (Foreign Affairs)
Morna is suspicious of a newcomer to Tarika Bay. Hawke Challenger is handsome, ruthless and rich. He believes she is a gold digger, and he wants everything she owns -- her beautiful New Zealand coastal property...and her body! Settle back and enjoy Robyn Donald's intense, passionate new romance. Find out whether Morna can resist Hawke's incredible physical magnetism. If he beds her, she fears he won't wed her. He'll just make her pay...and pay....