Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Special Offers in July for Harlequin Historical


E harlequin is celebrating Canada Day and the Fourth of July with a free shipping offer.


Eharlequin also has a special 3 for 2 offer on selected books. These include: Terri Brisbin's August 08 release Possessed by the Highlander, Catherine March's The King's Champion, Patricia Rowell's An Impetuous Abduction and Michelle Styles's Taken by the Viking plus many other books!

HhJuly 08 Release: The Dangerous Mr Ryder by Louise Allen

The Dangerous Mr. Ryder
He knows that escorting the haughty Grand Duchess of Maubourg to England will not be an easy task. But Jack Ryder, spy and adventurer, believes he is more than capable of managing Her Serene Highness.He's not prepared for her beauty, her youth, or the way that her sensual warmth shines through her cold facade. And what started as just another mission is rapidly becoming something far more personal….

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HH July 08 Release: The Gunslinger's Untamed Bride by Stacey Kayne

The Gunslinger's Untamed Bride
She's come for his life…Feisty Lily Carrington wants revenge for the murder of her father. She's finally tracked down the killer—and she's going to make him pay….He'll fight to keep it…Juniper Barns has done everything he can to escape his violent past. Now a hardworking sheriff, he protects the lives of those in need. But he can't outrun his destiny anymore. It's time to stand and fight. Only, this time, his opponent is beautiful Lily—the vulnerable girl who came looking for vengeance, but who's in danger of losing her heart to the one man she's forbidden from loving….


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HhJuly 08 Release: A Most Unconventional Match by Julia Justiss

A Most Unconventional Match
Hal Waterman's calling on the newly widowed Elizabeth Lowery is the caring act of a gentleman. And with her household in turmoil and a young son to support, she is certainly grateful for his help. Hal finds Elizabeth even more lovely than when they first met, but knows that she will only ever see him as a kind and often taciturn friend.Elizabeth finds comfort and companionship in Hal's caring of her. But then a tantalizing desire starts to simmer. His reassuring strength and presence have become so very attractive…so alluring….


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A Most Unconventional Match

HH July 08 Release: The King's Champion by Catherine March

The King's Champion
Groomed to be the wife of a knight of good standing, nothing is more alluring to Eleanor than a powerful, courageous man. And she has found him in Troye de Valois, one of the king's own elite guard. Now, with Ellie's reputation unwittingly compromised, King Edward commands her marriage. She's overjoyed that her husband is to be none other than Troye. He has long lived in her heart and dreams. But those dreams are soon shattered when he reveals his anger at this forced marriage, and the emotions she is reawakening in him….


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HH July 08 Release: His Captive Lady by Carol Townend

His Captive Lady
Lady Erica had tried to bring peace to her people, so that they could join forces against the Normans. Instead she became captive to the Saxon warrior, Saewulf Brader! Wulf was, in truth, a Norman captain spying on the enemy. Chaste yet fearless Lady Erica wasn't part of his plan. Her beauty was as disarming as it was captivating, but Wulf knew that once she discovered his deception, their fragile bond of trust would be destroyed….


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His Captive Lady

HHJuly 08 Release: Betrayal by Georgina Devon

Betrayal
Lady Pippa LeClaire was desperate to find Philip, her twin, even posing as a boy to search the battlefield at Waterloo for the wounded. As a healer, she couldn't ignore the devastation, and did her best to help, saving the leg of Deverell St. Simon.Given the task of nursing Dev, Pippa couldn't reveal her true self to him, especially when he was told by the Iron Duke to find Philip, believed by them all to be a traitor. She had to clear her twin's name, even if it meant losing Dev, the man she'd grown to love….


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Sunday, June 01, 2008

June HH release: The Last Rake inLondon by Nicola Cornick

The Last Rake in London
Under a blaze of chandeliers, in London's most fashionable club, Jack Kestrel is waiting. He hasn't come to enjoy the rich at play, he's there to uphold his family name. But first he has to get past the ice-cool owner: the beautiful Sally Bowes. And Jack wants her to warm his bed—at any price!Edwardian society flocks to Sally's club, but dangerous Jack Kestrel is the most sinfully sensual rogue she's ever met. Inexperienced with men, the wicked glint in Jack's eyes promises he'll take care of satisfying her every need….

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The book features a descendent of characters from Nicola Cornick's Regency Bluestocking Brides trilogy.

June HH Release: An Impetuous Abduction by Patricia Frances Rowell

An Impetuous Abduction
Moments after Persephone Hathersage stumbled upon a band of thieves, the terrified young lady was spirited away on horseback! But trepidation soon gave way to scandalous desire when her brooding captor tenderly nursed a feverish Phona back to health. Spellbound by the battle-scarred blackguard who kept her confined in an ancient fortress, Phona knew any impropriety with this nameless rogue would tarnish her reputation forever, not to mention plunge her into even further peril! However, appearances could be quite deceiving....


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An Impetuous Abduction

June HH release: Kidnapped by the Cowboy by Pam Crooks

Kidnapped by the Cowboy
TAKEN!Callie Mae Lockett had once trusted TJ Grier, cared for him even, but then her brother was killed and TJ took the blame. Now he wants a chance to clear his name, even if that means kidnapping Callie Mae….REDEEMED?Alone in the wilderness with TJ, Callie Mae should feel afraid. Instead, she is attracted to this rugged cowboy and begins to believe in his innocence. But the truth will be dangerous for both of them and, with time running out, can TJ clear his name and claim his woman?

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Kidnapped by the Cowboy

June HH Release: Innocence Unveiled by Blythe Gifford

Innocence Unveiled
He is a man of secretsWhen a mysterious, seductive trader arrives at her door, noblewoman Katrine de Gravere reluctantly agrees to give him shelter. The payment—enough wool to keep her precious looms filled. She is a woman of liesSleeping under the same roof, tempted every minute to let his fingers linger on this flame-haired, reserved innocent, Renard wonders if she suspects his real reasons for being there. In a town where no one feels safe, Katrine makes him yearn for things long forbidden, but can he trust her not to betray him?

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Innocence Unveiled

June HH release: An Unconvential Miss by Dorothy Elbury

An Unconventional Miss
Miss Jessica Beresford is headstrong, impetuous and poorly-dowered. Benedict Ashcroft, Earl of Wyvern, knows he should steer well clear of her, no matter how dazzling her beauty. His late brother has seemingly lost the family fortune, and Ben's last hope is to marry a well-behaved heiress!Jessica's exquisite loveliness is matched by her kind heart, and Ben is soon torn between duty and desire. So when she unlocks a secret that embroils them both in mystery and danger, Ben must secure both his family's future—and Jessica as his bride!

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