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Phillips & Talbot Family
Series · 3 books · 1988-1993

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#1

The Steadfast Heart

Pride and passion in Regency England

1988

Beautiful and spirited Natasha Phillips was enraged by the arrogant Major Cameron Talbot. First he arrived in London to orchestrate her entry into society, and then he demanded she wed him to avert scandal. It would be humiliating to be his wife—and disaster to let him suspect she was in love with him!
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#2

The Reluctant Heart

1990

Get swept up by this enchanting Regency romance! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. Can Serena learn to trust again? Having suffered at the hands of her rakish late husband, young widow Lady Serena Whitlaw vows never to remarry. But with her beauty and spirit, she soon attracts two of the most dashing bachelors in Lord Peter Phillips and Lord Adrian Whitlaw, her husband’s cousin. Lord Phillips is determined to bring down Serena’s defences with kindness and friendship, while Lord Whitlaw attempts to charm her with his polished manners and good looks. But as Serena remains unmoved by their efforts, both men begin to realise that it may be impossible to conquer her heart… The Reluctant Heart by Dorothy Mack is a classic Regency romance with a striking, strong-willed heroine.
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#3

The Awakening Heart

1993

An entertaining Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen. Can Dinah pursue her passions while learning to fit into respectable society? Having been brought up in the countryside with little company, young Dinah Elcott has no experience in respectable society and spends her days painting. At her father’s insistence, she agrees to spend a season in London. However, Dinah has no interest in marriage and longs to become a professional artist. Despite her reserved manner, Dinah finds an unlikely ally in the witty Charles Talbot, who agrees to help her pursue her dreams while easing herself into society. With their shared interests and penchant for honesty, the two soon form a comfortable friendship. Both cynical and unromantic, each believes that they are incapable of forming a lasting attachment. But as the season wears on, the sceptical pair begin to wonder whether they are mistaken… The Awakening Heart by Dorothy Mack is a classic Regency romance with an intelligent and unconventional heroine.

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