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The Portrait

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:46:57 +0200

Isabel Besson’s father owns a French Equestrian Circus in which she grew up, touring throughout France and performing with her brilliant horse, Alonzo. In the audience at a performance in London is Leo Sommers, Earl of Camden, who is stunned when he sees in Isabel the replica of his famous great-grandmother, whose portrait hangs in his drawing room. This is no coincidence, as it soon comes to light that Isabel had been kidnapped as an infant and adopted by “Papa” and his wife when an English woman attempted to sell them the baby. Isabel isn’t interested in meeting her natural family, but when she learns that her birth father, the Earl of Mansfield, has left her a great deal of money, Isabel sees a means for her Papa to retire from circus life, and she heads for a summer at Camden Hall to prove her right to the inheritance. Camden Hall is one of England’s Great Houses, and everything about it feels alien to Isabel. She misses her Papa, the circus, France…everything from the life she knows. She does not like her new relatives: Lady Augusta, Leo’s elderly aunt who is always correcting her; Leo’s cousin Roger, who calls her “circus girl” and undresses her with his eyes; her own brother Henry, Earl of Mansfield, who doesn’t want to surrender their father’s money to her. There is one person at Camden Hall who Isabel comes to love…the Earl of Camden—and Leo feels the same about her. Which will win out…love, or money?

Margarita and the Earl

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:05:44 +0300

A MOST MADDENING MATE

Nicholas Beauchamp, the Earl of Winslow, was baffled by Margarita's infernally inconvenient anger.

True, he still visited his mistress, Catherine Alnwick, whenever his fancy dictated. True, he still availed himself of the fabled favors of the ravishing Lady Eleanor Rushton, who certainly never let her marriage vows interfere with her pleasures.

But surely Margarita should be able to see that as his wife she still possessed the best part of him, and be satisfied with the bargain.

Unfortunately, Margarita had so very much to learn about the ways of the world—and even more to teach the imperious earl about the secrets of the heart...

The Return of the Earl

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:06:27 +0200

Laura's situation is dire. She and her little daughter are being evicted from their home. Her husband has committed suicide and her house is now the property of the next male heir. When her godmother offers her a position at Chiltern Hall, Laura leaps at the chance. The new Earl of Chiltern is representing England at the Congress of Vienna, and his home and his nieces cannot be left to the care of the servants.

Laura accepts the position of chatelaine at Chiltern Hall. She loves the house and the children, and she becomes fond of the estate steward, the gorgeous Mark Kingston. Then the earl comes home. And Laura falls in love. How can she remain at Chiltern Hall feeling the way she does?

The Horsemasters

Fri, 19 Nov 1993 21:25:23 +0200

Second of Joan Wolf's trilogy of pre-historic peoples, The Horsemasters pits Ronan, exiled from his Red Deer tribe, against the invaders who have harnessed horses to their will in order to conquer other tribes. Together with his love, Nel, Ronan assembles a group of renegades to meet the challenge. Can Nel's magical talents with animals help her and the Kindred stem the advancing tide that threatens? Pre-historic Adventure/Romance by Joan Wolf; originally published by Onyx

Highland Sunset

Fri, 19 Nov 1999 18:57:56 +0200

A Kind of Honor

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:57:54 +0200

Adam Todd, Viscount Stanford, and Nanda de Vaudobin, Duchesse de Gace, discover their love for each other in a world filled with intrigue and treachery. Their future, and the fate of Britain itself, hangs on Adam's ability to catch a traitorous French spy.

The English Bride

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:57:52 +0200

One of the last acts performed by the post-Waterloo Congress of Vienna is the granting to Jura the status of a free and independent state. To safeguard against domination by its giant neighbor, Austria, Prince Augustus allies himself to Britain by taking an English wife. That wife was supposed to be the eldest granddaughter of Princess Mariana, but when she runs away with someone else, the youngest daughter, Charity, is pressed into service as a substitute.

Charity has always hero-worshipped Gus, who has spent the last ten years leading guerilla fighters against Napoleon’s troops, but she is not prepared for the responsibility of her new position. The novel is about the growing love between Charity and Gus as together they encounter political intrigues and dangerous plots against Jura and the rule of Prince Augustus.

Portrait of a Love

Mon, 19 Nov 1984 21:25:21 +0300

"I swore I would never get involved with a man again.... " Gifted artist Isabel McCarthy vowed to keep every moment spent with Leo Sinclair strictly business. Painting a portrait of this popular young senator could give her reputation a tremendous boost, but did she dare spend long hours alone with such a devastatingly handsome man--especially one who had a re... more »putation for charming and disarming women? In Leo Sinclair's brilliant blue eyes, Isabel clearly saw what he wanted from her. But while she was supposed to be fighting his passionate overtures, reminding herself how badly she had been burned by love before, her twice-foolish heart told her it was too late ... the banked fire within her was ignited....

The Arrangement

Wed, 19 Nov 1997 21:25:19 +0200

Widowed Gail Saunders had raised her young son Nicky alone. But when George Davane died and left a lot of money to Nicky, questions about the boy's paternity were raised—which reflected upon Gail's reputation. It didn't help that Gail had fallen in love with George's aristocratic cousin Raoul, the Earl of Savile, who offered her an 'arrangement.' And then Nicky started to have dangerous accidents .... Regency Romantic Suspense by Joan Wolf; originally published by Warner

That Summer

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:25:19 +0200

Amy Foster returns to Virginia when her father dies and is soon plunged into the past when the body of a young woman missing for ten years is found and the man she once loved is suspected in her death. Original.

The Deception

Tue, 19 Nov 1996 18:57:55 +0200

Kate Fitzgerald’s villain of an uncle traps Adrian Woodrow, Earl of Greystone, England’s greatest war hero, into marrying her. She, of course, falls madly in love with her husband, but believes she can’t tell him how she feels because their marriage was forced on him. Kate tries to find her father’s murderer and Adrian is caught up in the morass of post-war politics. It is not until Kate’s life is endangered that the two lovers finally understand each other’s true feelings and their real marriage begins. From Publishers Weekly ... What with the resurgence of interest in Jane Austen, Regency romances are enjoying a renewed popularity. Veteran novelist Wolf (best known for her prehistoric The Reindeer Hunters), turns in her own delightful addition, one that combines sensuality and passion with a spirited first-person narrative. When Kate Fitzgerald's horse-trader father is killed, she's placed with her malicious uncle, who spitefully maneuvers her into marriage with Adrian, Earl of Greystone. Waterloo hero Greystone accepts the unfortunate situation, but Kate falls deeply in love. Against the colorful racetrack background of the running of the Guineas at Newmarket, she schemes to entrap the aristocrat who murdered her father. Reviews for other Joan Wolf Regency novel ... The Guardian ...
The Belles and Beaux of Romance
“Joan Wolf always delivers a stellar reading experience. … The latest treasure by Joan Wolf is The Guardian. Set in Regency England it is a tale about an extraordinary woman and how she deals with family secrets, deceit, and the great love of her life. The Arrangement ,,,
Another winner…wonderfully written….Whether your favorite Joan Wolf story features Regency heroes, strong heroines, or marvelous Regency era settings, you'll find it all here in The Arrangement.
Sherry Crane – Compu-Serve Romance Reviews

Review

"Joan Wolf never fails to deliver the best."
NORA ROBERTS "Joan Wolf is absolutely wonderful. I've loved her work for years."
Iris Johansen "As a writer, she's an absolute treasure."
Linda Howard "Joan Wolf is back in the Regency saddle! Hallelujah!"
Catherine Coulter "Strong, compelling fiction."
Amanda Quick "Joan Wolf writes with an absolute emotional mastery that goes straight to the heart."
Mary Jo Putney. "A master storyteller."
Publisher's Weekly

This Scarlet Cord

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:48:58 +0200

Within one of the Old Testament’s most famous battles lies one of the most tender love stories.Hidden within the battle of Jericho is the story of Rahab, a beautiful and brave young Canaanite woman who aided the Israelites by hanging a piece of scarlet cord from a window. This act of faith changed her life by placing her in the genealogy of Christ.Rahab is the youngest daughter of a Canaanite farmer, taken to Jericho for the pagan New Year so her father can find her a wealthy spouse. Sala, the Israelite boy who had once saved her from being kidnapped, is also in Jericho. When the two young people meet again they admit their love for one another, but their different religions make marriage impossible.Their love story plays out against the background of Jericho’s pagan rites. It is only when the One True God of Israel comes into Rahab’s life—and she realizes what He is calling her to do—that she and Sala can come together.Witness Rahab as a young...

Silverbridge

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 21:25:20 +0200

Starring in the role of a lifetime, Tracy Collins goes on location to film a movie set amid the elegance of Regency England. Here, on the lush, sprawling estate of Silverbridge, the American actress is caught between the clashing egos of cast and crew...and undeniably intrigued by Harry Oliver, the devastatingly attractive lord of the manor. Then Tracy begins to have startling visions from the past, more menacing than the dramatic scenes she enacts for the camera. Suddenly, terrifying acts of sabotage and attempted murder--all too real and very much in the present--threaten her and Harry. At stake is a legacy too precious to lose...and a love as fragile as a dream foretold long ago.

The Edge of Light (Warrior Kings)

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:25:22 +0200

Alfred, fifth son of King Ethelwulf of Wessex, never expects to become king. But he is entranced by Elswyth, Princess of Mercia, and determines to wed her, though she is promised to another. The headstrong lovers struggle to change the world. When Alfred’s brothers die and he is faced with a savage Viking invasion, he must fight for Britain and all he holds dear. Historical Fiction by Joan Wolf; originally published by NAL