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Sally Wentworth

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Born December 17, 1936
Died January 1, 2001 (64 years old)
Watford, United Kingdom
Also known as: Doreen Hornsblow
76 books
3.6 (435)
3,267 readers

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Sally Wentworth was the pseudonym of Doris Hornsblow Doreen was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. She married Donald Alfred Hornsblow, with whom she has a son Keith, in 1968, the family lived in Braughing, England. Doreen began her publishing career at a Fleet Street newspaper in London, where she thrived in the hectic atmosphere. She started writing after attending an evening class course and sold her first novel to Mills & Boon's in 1977, she published her novels under the pseudonym Sally Wentworth. Her novels were principally set in Great Britain or in exotic places like Canary Islands or Greece. Her first works are stand-alone novels, but in 1990s, she decided to create her first series. In 1991, she wrote a book in two parts about the Barclay twins and their same great love, and in 1995, she wrote the Ties of Passion Trilogy about the Brodey family, that have money, looks, style, everything... except love. Doreen was accounts clerk at Associated Newspapers Ltd. in London, England, and accounts clerk at Consumers' Association in Hertford, England. In 1985, she was the founding chair ot the Hertford Association of National Trust Members, and named its life president. She also collected knife rests and she was member of The Knife Rest Collectors Club. Doreen Hornsblow died from cancer in 2001, at 64 years.

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Flying high

4.1 (7)
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Mel is not happy when Michael volunteers her and her mates for a medieval field trip. But when they get there, they stumble upon a time scam which could have serious repercussions for the Agency.

Candle in the wind

3.6 (5)
41

Every word of his might well be a lie Adrift in the Caribbean, wrecked against a reef, stranded alone on an island with someone who called himself Mike Scott--Samantha tried desperately to recall the events that had brought her to such an impasse. Samantha couldn't remember anything--not her name, nor even this tall, suntanned stranger who had saved her from death and who claimed to be her husband. But Samanha had no proof, no papers, no ring, no recollection of those deep blue eyes that kept staring intently into her own. She wanted to believe him--but how could she?

King of the castle

5.0 (1)
4

It Shouldn't Have Happened... but it had... And in the years since then, Kit McHennessy had never been able to escape the memory of her one night of love with Justin O'Niall... Now she was back in Ireland again, back in the tiny village of Shallywae and, before long, back in Justin's arms. But the paststill haunted her, and there were questions to be answered before she could let herself think about love. Lives had been lost all those years ago, and the present seemed no less dangerous. Suddenly Kit was forced to realize that she might not live to taste the happiness a future with Justin offered.

The ice-maiden

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"1842. Stranded on Deception Island in the South Atlantic, her whaling captain husband lost at sea, Karina is destitute and desperate. Disguised as a cabin boy, she stows away on a British ship. But Karina is about to get a nasty surprise. As she grows closer to ship's surgeon Joseph Hooker, Karina and the rest of the crew find themselves pushed to the limits both physically and emotionally as conditions worsen onboard. Engulfed in the chillingly hostile Antarctic landscape, something extraordinary happens--and Karina's story becomes intetwined with some of the 20th century's bravest Polar exploreres."--provided by publisher

Rightful Possession

4.0 (4)
50

To get her young brother out of serious trouble Genista needed a lot of money - and the one person who could help her was the enormously wealthy tycoon Marc Kiriakos. He agreed to help - but of course he wanted something in exchange, and what he wanted was Genista for his wife. He explained that it was a matter of convenience: he needed someone who would act as his hostess and also protect him from all the other women who were pursuing him. Genista had taken it for granted that he meant the marriage to be in name only, but it seemed she had been over-optimistic...

Calum

3.5 (2)
36

Calum Brodey, head of the family, was capable of doing anything he set his mind to-and he'd do it with imagination, ambition and efficiency. Now he'd set his sights on Elaine... Elaine Beresford had suffered one disastrous marriage. Her experience had taught her to prize her independence highly- so she certainly wasn't going to drop everything just for Calum's convenience! But Calum had brought her alive, made her feel like a desirable woman for the first time in her life. She knew the dream couldn't last.

Shadow Play

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While visiting the county fair, a brother and sister are enthralled by a shadow puppet show presentation of "Beauty and the Beast" in which all the shadows are made by one man.

Stormy Voyage

3.5 (2)
44

Bad luck, dire circumstances and a hearty desire to save her skin left Zara no choice but to stow away on board the Spirit of the Wind. With immense relief, she escaped the Arabic port of Oran. Then she met the ship's captain, Thor Cameron. He ran a tight ship - that meant no women, especially women like Zara, clearly of ill repute. Outraged at his accusations, unnerved by his rugged masculinity, she challenged his arrogance with her own fierce pride and sharp tongue. The trouble was, the more sparks they ignited, the greater the heat....

Dishonourable Intentions

3.9 (8)
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Rex could have any woman he wanted... Except Harriet Sutton. Before shed even met him, Harriet disliked Rex Kynaston. She expected the American actor to be a vain playboy who could ruin the project they were to work on together. When Rex arrived in England, Harriet gave him the cold shoulder, but to her chagrin he seemed determined to win her over. And, she had to admit, he turned out to be likable and talented. Although he scoffed at romance, Rex made it clear that he wanted Harriet. But she wanted more--caring, trust, commitment--love.

Betrayal in Bali

3.2 (13)
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Gael had easily been won by Leo Kane's handsome looks and savoir faire. She eagerly accepted his marriage proposal and looked forward to the adventure of living in Indonesia. But her bridal hopes were quickly shattered when she discovered Leo had staged their marriage for revenge. He wanted to make her pay for a wrongdoing he thought she'd committed. Unfortunately, Gael couldn't prove her innocence. All she wanted to do was escape the husband she now despised. She must find a way to avoid being part of his crazy scheme!

The Guilty Wife

3.0 (1)
16

Can their marriage survive the truth? Lucie has everything. The perfect husband, a cherished son and a new baby on the way.... Her marriage is blissful--until a secret in her past returns to haunt her. How can Lucie tell her husband, a glamorous barrister, that she was once in prison? It was for a crime she didn't commit, but now she's being blackmailed by the man who framed her. For five years, Seton Wallace has idolized Lucie as the perfect bride.... What will he do if he discovers she's now a guilty wife?

Romance Treasury

1.0 (1)
15

The Guarded Gates The assignment in Spain was a challenge and Dionis was assured by her sister that her new fiance had the authority to make changes on behalf of the owner. But Don Juan Vicente de Velez y Stebelo knew nothing of the plans to redecorate his villa, as Dionis discovered at their first, eventful meeting. Pay Me Tomorrow Ismay had gone to see Keith Otterbury on a matter pertaining to her sister when he made his preposterous offer. The little she had heard of him hadn't been good, so his offer of marriage to save her family from financial disaster had to be regarded with suspicion. But did she really have any choice in the matter? The Darling Pirate Escaping the unwanted attentions of a suitor, Maggie Jefferson left London for a position in Jersey, in one of the island's luxury hotels. The first person she met was Alain Hautger, who enjoyed a vagabond existence in spite of the earnest efforts of others to reform him. But was he really as carefree as he seemed?

Driving Force

5.0 (1)
26

He was no longer part of her life Madeleine's anguish when watching West Marriot race, and his refusal to give up the dangerous world of fast cars, had led to their painful divorce. She had managed to avoid the facts surrounding the spectacular crash that had critically injured her ex-husband until she was called on for her professional help as a physiotherapist. It seemed that West needed a reason to walk again. But Maddy wondered if she could treat him as just another client. Especially when it became evident that West was still interested in her....

A Very Public Affair

0.0 (0)
7

Exposed: millionaire in baby battle! Suddenly, Clare was the latest tabloid gossip: the girl who'd had an affair with Jack Straker, notorious tycoon... Their night of passion, five years ago, should never have happened. Clare had been vulnerable, and Jack had been married. When Clare found herself pregnant, she knew it must remain a secret. Only, now the papers knew, and so did Jack! The most eligible bachelor in London, he wanted his son. Saying no to him wasn't going to be easy

King of Culla

4.8 (4)
48

The Scottish island was remote enough--just the place to recover from her fiance's betrayal and her sister's tragic death. The only trouble was that the neighbors wanted to be neighborly. Marnie finally had to tell interfering Ewan McNeill that she just wanted to be left alone. "Okay, lady, have it your way, " he replied coldly. "But you sure aren't going to last long on Culla the way you're going on." His unsympathetic words made her all the more determined to manage without help--especially his!

The Wayward Wife

4.0 (18)
98

After eight years of marriage, Boyd Russell loved and desired his wife more than ever. And he wanted her by his side as he climbed to the top of the corporate ladder. But Clare had changed. She loved Boyd and wanted to share his success, but she also wanted more. She had ambitions that had nothing to do with his-ambitions he refused to see or understand. Would she really be forced to make a choice, or had Boyd already made the decision for her?

The wings of love

0.0 (0)
16

PRISONER OF LOVE Amanda Burke, daughter of a country vicar, had little experience with men until the day the dissolute Lord Ravenscar saw her in his garden -- and decided he must have her. Amanda's family was both shocked and pleased by the lord's proposal of marriage. Amanda was horrified. Never! Never could she let that despicable man touch her. Then Amanda found herself truly in love with Peter Harvey, a mysterious stranger who took refuge in the vicarage garden. And when Peter's life fell into Lord Ravenscar's hands, Amanda knew she would marry the man she loathed--to save the man she loved....