The Fortune Hunter: A Rouge Regency Romance

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...today's most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance

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A delightful blend of wit, intrigue, and emotional victories

Jo Beverley writes bestselling historical romance novels. Publishers Weekly declared her "Arguably today's most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance..." Her work has been described as "Sublime!" by Booklist, and Romantic Times declared her to be "one of the great names of the genre." 
 
She was born and raised in England and has a degree in history and American Studies from Keele University. She emigrated to Canada in 1976. In 2008 she returned to England and now lives in Devon. Her novels are set in the medieval, Georgian, and Regency periods and have won five RITAs, romance's top award, as well as many other accolades. She is one of twelve members of the Romance Writers of America's Hall of Fame.

Torn between her duty and her heart... 
 
Staring in the face of poverty, Anne de Lacy takes it upon herself to find a wealthy suitor so she can support her brothers and sisters.But when she meets a handsome, charming young stranger, she finds herself in a dilemma. 
 
Harry Crisp is perfect for her in all ways, except the most important: he is penniless. Can she sacrifice her happiness for the good of her family? Or will she be tempted by fate...?

Emily and the Dark Angel: A Rouge Regency Romance

[Beverley] has a gift for imbuing the Regency comedy of manners with an emotional intensity that really appeals to modern readers

[Beverley has] transcended the limits of traditional Regency writing

Emily Grantwich lives quietly with her crippled father and eccentric aunt, managing the family’s land and waiting for news of her brother, Marcus, who has been missing in action for several months. Until she meets the handsomest man she has ever seen. 
 
He is Piers Verderan, known as the Dark Angel, a man without a conscience and a notorious rake. No decent woman should be seen in his company, but Verderan’s land adjoins the Grantwich estate. Before long, Emily will learn that the Dark Angel is very dangerous, especially to her heart... 
 
Emily and the Dark Angel is a hot romance novel and RITA award-winner perfect for fans for Georgette Heyer

The Stolen Bride: A Rouge Regency Romance

When Beth Hawley journey’s to Lord Wraybourne’s castle to help her friend prepare for her wedding, she has to share her carriage with two unexpected travelers: the rakish Sir Marius Flectcher and an unidentified elderly woman who was found unconscious. 
 
But Beth realises that neither the bride nor the groom is happy. Some mysterious shadow from the past seems to haunt her friend Sophie, and the elderly woman, suffering from memory loss, may hold the key. 
 
Beth turns to Sir Marius for help, but he seems to have his mind set more on romance than the danger at hand...

The Stanforth Secrets: A Rouge Regency Romance

He holds her freedom and her heart... 
 
It has fallen to Chloe, the widowed Lady Stanforth, to manage the affairs of Delamere Hall. And when her husband’s cousin arrives – a man for whom she has long harboured a deep and guilty attraction – she finds she may just want to stick around. 
 
Newly returned from the war, Justin Delamere hopes he can finally woo Chloe. But he is ordered to search Delamere Hall for missing documents – documents that might prove Chloe guilty of treason, and perhaps even of murder. Can he trust the woman he has always desired? And can Chloe surrender her most private secrets to the man who holds her fate in his hands?

A Scandalous Countess: A Rouge Historical Romance

Another jewel in Beverley's heavily decorated crown

Lady May is back. 
 
And so is the scandal that sent her tumbling from her position as the toast of Georgian London, when her husband, the Earl of Maybury, was killed in a duel. Even a year of mourning hasn’t quieted the rumours of her infidelity. 
 
Georgiua Maybury is determined to regain her position in the beau monde, but a scarred ex-naval officer threatens her plans. Impoverished Lord Dracy has nothing to offer her – except a passion that she’s never before experienced... 
 
But when new scandals stir and secrets unravel, their future – and even their lives – is suddenly at risk.

Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed: A Rouge Regency Romance

It is the most talked about betrothal of the year. The strictly raised Sandiford heiress is to marry London’s most eligible man – the dashing and desirable Earl of Wraybourne. Jane knows Lord Wraybourne is only marrying her for her fortune, but that doesn’t seem to diminish the startling pleasure she finds in his flirtatious attentions. 
 
Bus as she’s swept off to London to grow accustomed to fashionable society, Jane’s pleasure goes from surprise to shock after shock. She becomes a target for the Whisperer, who is stalking women. If only she could turn to the man she has come to love but now she’s beginning to doubt him too...

Seduction in Silk: A Rouge Regency Romance

A curse, a bachelor, and a spinster with a gun. 
 
Perry Perriam has no time for marriage, but when he's named heir to Perriam Manor he must marry a stranger or his family will lose the ancient estate. 
 
Claris Mallow has survived her parents' tormented marriage and even though she's living in a cottage on a very small income she has no intention of marrying anyone, but will she fall for Perry’s charms?

Jo Beverley

An enchantng masterpiece that is sheer romantic perfection

Ever since his wife left him, The Earl of Everdon – known by those around him as ‘Don Juan’ – has led a life of illicit liaisons and scandal. Until his rakish reputation threatens to be his downfall. 
 
He sets his sights on Lady Deirdre Stowe, a quiet young girl from the village. Only, she is already betrothed... Will she let him win her heart? 
 
Deirdre and Don Juan is a hot romance novel and RITA award-winner perfect for fans for Georgette Heyer

Deirdre and Don Juan: A Rouge Regency Romance

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...today's most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance

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One of the great names of the genre

...today's most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance

An enchantng masterpiece that is sheer romantic perfection

One of the great names of the genre

...today's most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance

An enchantng masterpiece that is sheer romantic perfection

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