Candlelight Intrigue
Series · 20
books · 1959-1980
Books in series
#500
The Golden Lure
1979
It didn't look like a setting for murder. The mountains, the quaint village, and the lake were like something out of a child's picture book. Yet Ann Cole couldn't shake the feeling that something was dreadfully wrong. Her sister's letter had brought her to Austria, the letter Judy had written the day before the bizarre diving accident had ended her life. Something has been strange from the start. Who was behind the mysterious Omega Foundation that had sponsored the search for sunken treasure? What did they really hope to find? Determined to uncover the truth, Ann drew closer to handsome, open-faced Alex Schuler. But suddenly, she was in terrible danger. She had stepped in over her head. Nothing was what it seemed. She could rely on no one, not even the man she had grown to trust, and love.
#502
The Legend of Love
1979
Eric! ...Tyra's pounding heart echoed the crash of the waves below as too suddenly the memory of his touch, of the drowning desire that possessed her each time they met, came back to torment her....
Like the chill Scandinavian wind, she saw again Sabina Bonde's triumphant sensual smile.... What a fool she had been to think she could bargain with love! There was nothing she could do now but fight to forget this fierce passion that had branded her life, fight to forget the warmth of his arms....
#506
The Widow’s Escort
1973
Rich, beautiful, elegant, she traveled on a whim from one glamorous Swiss resort to another. She was a widow, and everywhere she went an ominous retinue of bodyguards—and a hearse—followed. In the sultry sunlight of exotic Lake Como, Paul Hesse—the handsome young American businessman—fell in love with her. But even in his embrace, some part of her remained aloof, untouched. Could Paul break through the cloud of tragedy that followed the breathtaking Principessa Selvaggia dei Morelli Adimari? Could he escape being a helpless onlooker in a sinister plot for profit, an unwilling victim of her bizarre plan for revenge? Could he break through the aura of mystery surrounding her to bring her happiness and a chance for lasting love?
#508
The Web Of Deception
1979
In straitlaced Victorian England, seventeen-year-old Gracey Neville had flouted convention, leaving her husband-to-be high and dry at the altar. But when a gypsy warned of a sinister trap awaiting her, even free-spirited Gracey had to shudder.
Allyngrood Abbey. Centuries old, it was where Gracey's stepfather sent her to escape scandal and be his spy in a household that obviously thought her mad.
But someone was trying to kill her. Even as the three brothers—stern Brigham, wild Murdoch, and gentle Nicholas—all proclaimed their love, the treacherous threads that held her life in peril threatened to ensnare her heart.
#518
The Haunting of Sara Lessingham
1978
The book is set in 1858 and chronicles the life of a child who goes to live with her Aunt and Uncle after the tragic death of both parents. Psychological and romantic intrigues plague her as to grows into a desirable young woman.
#523
Demonwood
1979
Demonwood. Its very name sent shivers down her spine. Why had she ever come to this forsaken place in the snow-covered Vermont wilderness? Connell Fitzgerald. Mary said his name and blushed.
Cynical, aloof, Connell was the most strikingly handsome man she had ever seen. Black hair framed his sun-tanned face. His fierce blue eyes pierced her soul.
But hadn't they warned her? Hadn't he killed his first wife? Mary didn't believe any of it. All she remembered was the excitement of their first kiss, the surging warmth of their bodies touching. They had said she was in grave danger, but she had vowed to make Connell love her forever. Could a passion like that be denied?
#524
Tears in Paradise
1959
#528
The Coachman's Daughter
1979
Her sister's mysterious disappearance and rumors of the gruesome "Shoreditch Slasher" filled violet-eyed Linnet Hamilton with terror and foreboding. But to carry out the wish of her father and discover her heritage, she moved to her native England and to Ashwood, her orphaned niece's home.
From the moment she arrived, Sean Carlisle, steward of the estate, seemed able to read Linnet's every thought. Even as Mercy's grandmother tried to get rid of them, he insisted they stay. Was it because only Mercy stood between him and a sinister dream of possessing Ashwood? Or was there another reason, a reason that might forever link Linnet, a mere coachman's daughter, with Sean, Lord of the Manor, the man she was beginning to believe she loved?
#529
Image of Evil
1979
The unexpected letters should have warned her. People don't appear from nowhere claiming family ties. But, young and alone, Susan Cornell longed for a family. And on the surface, Southern Moon, the Louisiana plantation where her mother had once lived, gleamed invitingly in the summer sun. The ravishing plantation mistress, Corinna Hamilton, her dashing son, Paul, and her breathtaking daughter, Lacy, all welcomed Susan as one of their own. Handsome Clay Foster, the local doctor, claimed her attention as well....
But once within the old mansion, Susan discovered, the dark side of Southern Moon. Too late she knew she was lost and alone, a slave of love in a world of fearful danger... a prisoner in a world of sinister secrets.
#533
Ville-Marie
1979
For Leigh Martin, beauty was a business, a blessing, and a curse. The tawny model had everything but the love she needed most. That hadn't concerned her stage-struck mother, who sacrificed everything in the relentless shove to stardom. Now, suddenly, the glamorous New York life was forgotten. Her mother was dead. A suicide. And Leigh was going home to Ville-Marie.
Ville-Marie, in beautiful, desolate Quebec. Her roots. But where were the Martin graves? The Martin relatives? The father Leigh sought didn't exist. The past she yearned for was buried. She had to discover the truth, no matter where the trail led. And Adam St. John, the handsome pilot with a mysterious mission of his own, was eager to help her explore the path that would lead to kidnapping, madness—and murder!
#534
The Ghost of Ludlow Fair
1979
Once Amanda Frost had loved Greystoke Manor and called it home. Now, haunted by memories of her mother's tragic death, the journey from London was a desolate one. Not until the carriage arrived at the front steps did Amanda realize why she had accepted the sudden invitation to return. She longed to see Adam Greystoke, the man she had loved and lost but never forgotten.
But Adam was gone. Surprisingly, Lady Greystoke was abroad. Life at Greystoke had changed utterly. Pursued by arrogant Brian Douglas, drawn to handsome Jerrold Grange, Amanda was caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions and enveloped in shadowy danger. Amanda knew she must avenge her mother's restless ghost before she could pledge herself to love...even if it meant losing everything—including her life!
#538
Dragonseeds
1977
Dragonseeds-crouching like some menacing beast on the cliffs above the sea: that was how fortress home of her Tregellas kinsman's seemed to Ruth at first sight. And there was danger within its granite walls, despite the veneer of beauty. Did it come from the arrogant Dominic, with his hard eyes and barely concealed skepticism, or grandfather, manipulating all their lives from his wheelchair? Was Bella's placid face a mask for resentment and hatred on behalf of her son, Simon, whose inheritance was threatened by Ruth, is newly discovered half-sister? Which ever way she turned, Ruth that dark Tregellas eyes, always carefully unveiling their innermost thoughts; even her father's matter was strange, evading discussion of her past, unwilling to help recover lost memory. So, with the carved dragons looming larger and larger in her thoughts, Ruth tried desperately to work out who wanted her dead, before was too late.
#539
Gravetide
1978
For the first time in her life, Lea Asher was all alone.
She stood, numb with grief, as each earthen clod struck the top of the casket, echoing through the still March air with a thud.
#544
Guardian of Innocence
1980
Murder provokes a hazardous escape from an unknown assailant through the two islands of New Zealand, a strange land of danger, legends, romance and mystery in Guardian of Innocence.
Marla Creighton's trip to New Zealand isn't what she expected. A chilling chain of "accidents" threatens her young charge, Jessica, who witnessed a murder two years ago and has not spoken since.
Trusting no one, Marla and Jessica risk taking a perilous journey back to the scene of the crime. Danger follows them wherever they go. Marla's attempts to protect Jessica have put her own life in jeopardy from the killer, who fears that the girl will soon tell all. Who can Marla trust? Their lives depend on the answer.
#545
Ring the Bell Softly
1978
For as long as Charis Lindfield could remember, she had been spoiled and pampered by her handsome father. Despite the awful rumors that raged through the household of his unsavory gambling habits and questionable business dealings, she could only think well of him. She no longer remembered the long months he spent away at London and Paris, but thought only of the wonderful moments when he returned-laden with silks, velvets and intoxicating perfumes-and swept her into his arms and kissed her fondly.
When Charis was barely fourteen years old, he died, leaving her penniless and suddenly, life would never seem the same again. Charis was reluctantly taken in by her aging Aunt Lavender, the sister of her dead mother. With Aunt Lavender, Charis was made to earn her keep, as much as Ethel, the scullery maid, or her only friend in the house, Comfort. Before long, Charis was lighting fires, black leading grates, cleaning silver and brass and scrubbing endless stone floors. Worst of all was Aunt Lavender herself - shrewish, fault-finding, critical and cruel - who never missed the opportunity to taunt Charis about her father.
Just as it seemed that her misery would go on forever, Aunt Lavender died leaving Charis a small inheritance and a house laden with poisonous memories. It was about this time that Charis learned that she was heir to the estate of Silas Martineau, a man she had never heard of. Against the advice of her stone-faced solicitor, she goes to take charge of the Martineau estate in the rural marshes for a fresh start away from the terrible memories of the past, and to discover her secret tie with Silas Martineau and solve the mystery of her other inheritance. But Charis soon learns that the solution to her mystery is fraught with peril, as she finds it
threatens both her sanity and her life.
#550
Home to the Highlands
1980
Toni Jamieson took a deep breath. Here she was, surrounded by billionaires, plunged into dizzying rounds of international high life—from sophisticated cocktail parties to sun-kissed days at ultra-luxurious country clubs.
But the petite, pretty art expert from New York had work to do, too. And there was Peter Forbes, the Earl of Finchley. The charms of the bachelor nobleman—his gentle humor and aristocratic good looks—tugged at her heart. But the young Scotsman always seemed to be spying, prying into her business affairs just when she thought he really cared for her. Not until he had brought her to the mist-shrouded Scottish Highlands, to centuries-old Finchley Castle, could she know if he would bring her happiness—or heartbreaking despair.
#551
Dark Legacy
1979
Beautiful raven-haired Adelia Dorsey shuddered at the words engraved over the mantel. She had come innocently to help Aunt Jewel finish her memoirs, but now her aunt was dead, and it was becoming clear that someone would kill to keep the secrets of Orne Hall untold.A maid had leaped to her death. A page of the memoirs had vanished. And where was Adelia to turn for help? Did she dare trust Rex, whose vibrant charm hid a sudden streak of cruelty? Or John—dark, moody, and compassionate by turns? Shaken by fear, drawn to two men, torn between two brothers, Amelia knew she risked more than her heart. Was one of the Orne heirs a killer... or was the spirit of the past still murderously alive-and stalking her at Orne Hall?
#552
Omen for Love
1980
The native drums throbbed in a sensuous, rhythmic chant, lulling Carol Baxter. She had come to Peru to work as a public-health nurse-and to escape the very memory of love. But here, on the banks of the mighty Amazon River, she worked side by side with Ian Morrison—doctor, scientist, and strikingly virile young man.
Carol tried to banish her "schoolgirl" reactions—but even his most casual touch stopped her breath and sent her pulse racing. Not even Juanita—who claimed Ian, who would stop at nothing to keep her man could sway Carol's heart. Now, in a primitive jungle hut, Ian was so near to her. His closeness was intoxicating. The native drums beat faster. Could she resist their song?
#557
The Demon Count
1980
The Demon Count
In a world of grandeur but also nightmarish evils, his dangerous passion drew her to him . . .
As soon as she arrives in Venice, golden-haired Charlotte Morrow is pursued by the city's most dashing and celebrated men. Young and reckless, the orphaned English ward of a mysterious guardian expects a life of parties and adventure.
Instead she finds herself little better than a bird in a gilded cage at Edentide, her guardian's immense palazzo on the Grand Canal. A "Ghoul of Venice" is terrorizing the city, draining beautiful young women of their blood. To Charlotte's horror, her handsome, brooding guardian, whom she secretly calls the Demon Count, is considered a prime suspect. Every night in his mansion is a spine-tingling battle between passion and fear, as he draws her to him with irresistible desires and dark cravings.
Is he protecting her from the Ghoul, or savoring the prospect of her seduction and murder?
#561
The Demon Count's Daughter
1980
Authors
Jane Blackmore
Author · 3 books
Jane Blackmore, the daughter of an Army doctor, was born in Bangalore and spent the earlier part of her childhood there and in other parts of India. On finally reaching England, she went wherever her father's appointments took him ranging from cathedral towns to the Industrial Midlands and in her early teens to Egypt. It was during these years that she started to write. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, but gave up the stage, and with the coming of World War II returned to her early love of writing. Living in south-west London, Jane Blackmore was married twice and had three children.
Jessica Eliot
Author · 1 books
AKA Ann Dabney and Barbara Levy
Anne Stuart
Author · 106 books
Anne Stuart is a grandmaster of the genre, winner of Romance Writers of America's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, survivor of more than thirty-five years in the romance business, and still just keeps getting better. Her first novel was Barrett's Hill, a gothic romance published by Ballantine in 1974 when Anne had just turned 25. Since then she's written more gothics, regencies, romantic suspense, romantic adventure, series romance, suspense, historical romance, paranormal and mainstream contemporary romance for publishers such as Doubleday, Harlequin, Silhouette, Avon, Zebra, St. Martins Press, Berkley, Dell, Pocket Books and Fawcett. She’s won numerous awards, appeared on most bestseller lists, and speaks all over the country. Her general outrageousness has gotten her on Entertainment Tonight, as well as in Vogue, People, USA Today, Women’s Day and countless other national newspapers and magazines. When she’s not traveling, she’s at home in Northern Vermont with her luscious husband of thirty-six years, an empty nest, three cats, four sewing machines, and one Springer Spaniel, and when she’s not working she’s watching movies, listening to rock and roll (preferably Japanese) and spending far too much time quilting. Anne Stuart also writes as Kristina Douglas.
Jean Davison
Author · 1 books
Jean Davison is a novelist and expert on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Margaret James
Author · 11 books
A pseudonym used by Pamela Bennetts. Margaret James has been a member of the RNA for 22 years. She has written thirteen published novels, many short stories, and she also teaches creative writing for the London School of Journalism. Margaret's first novel was A Touch of Earth, a family saga set in Herefordshire where she was born and grew up, and her most recent is The Penny Bangle, set in Dorset and published by Robert Hale. But her personal favourite among her novels is Elegy for a Queen, published by Solidus, a small independent which has a varied and fascinating list. Margaret now lives in Devon, which she loves.
