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The Ladies of Quality Collection
Series · 3 books · 1988-1992

Books in series

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#1

Hawk's Lady

1992

Sweet Regency Historical Romance Lady Lora Ransdale... Keeping her scheming cousin away from her and her inheritance requires drastic measures. Pretending to be mad—in a harmless sort of way—works well. Until she meets Hawk Martin. When her cousin demands that she marry Hawk, she assumes the handsome architect is an accomplice in the plot—not a dashing and charming protector. Despite Lora's resolve to keep her new husband at a distance, his comfort and tender touch make her yearn for a true marriage and lasting love. Hawk Martin... A self-made man, he never dreamed he would marry the daughter of an earl, even one who might or might not be slightly unhinged. But he is determined to keep her safe. If they outwit her nefarious cousin, will this new life—and his heart—be shattered when she learns of his past? Or can an orphan from the slums of London find enduring love with a lady of quality? Author Note: For fans of my Christian romances, please note that this is a general market book. It contains more sensuality than my Christian books, though nothing explicit. Readers' reviews place it in the Clean Read category. Hawk's Lady is a revised version of Secret Splendor published by Berkley in 1992. The Ladies of Quality Collection—A maid, a governess, and a mad heiress. But are they truly what they seem? Three stand-alone Regency historical romances. Hawk's Lady Ryland's Love Blackthorn's Heart
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#2

Blackthorn's Heart

1988

Sweet Regency Historical Romance The Earl of Blackthorn... Wounded by his first wife’s infidelity, the handsome and wealthy earl has hardened his heart against any thought of love. He has no need of that fictitious emotion when he can have any woman he wants. Unless the woman he wants is his children’s new governess. Sloane Donovan... Hired by his sister during his absence, the young widow is unlike any governess he has ever met. Lovely, charming, and highly principled, she meets his gaze directly, speaks her mind, and has accomplished wonders with his children. Can this lady of quality—in every sense of the word—do the same for him? Note: Blackthorn’s Heart is a revised version of Unwilling Heart published in print by Leisure Books, 1988. The Ladies of Quality Collection—A maid, a governess, and a mad heiress. But are they truly what they seem? Three stand-alone Regency historical romances. Hawk’s Lady Ryland’s Love Blackthorn's Heart
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Ryland's Love

1990

Sweet Regency Historical Romance A powerful English peer... Colton Lydell, the Duke of Ryland, can purchase the largest estate in England and never miss the money. Persuading prime ministers and generals to implement his plans comes easily. But he never learned to make small talk or flirt with the ladies or charm them out of stolen kisses. No woman has ever broken through his icy reserve to set him at ease—until a pretty Scottish maid lands in his lap during an encounter with an Irish Wolfhound. Not one to dally with the servants—his or anyone else’s—Ryland can’t deny that he is attracted to the feisty redhead. But years in espionage have trained him well, and the duke soon realizes that the one woman who touches his lonely heart is not who she appears to be. A lowly Scottish maid? Or a noble lady... Catriona Denley wants to know if her grandfather, the Earl of Blagden, is happy in his new marriage. She also hopes to discover a way to mend a twenty-two year rift between him and her father. Posing as a maid in her grandfather’s house seems like a good idea—until she falls in love with the Duke of Ryland. Will her deception destroy their chance at happiness? Or will the lady of quality—as well as the maid—win Ryland’s love? Note: Ryland's Love is a revised version of Heather Moon published in print by Berkley Diamond, 1990. The Ladies of Quality Collection—A maid, a governess, and a mad heiress. But are they truly what they seem? Three stand-alone Regency historical romances. Hawk’s Lady Ryland’s Love Blackthorn's Heart

Author

Sharon Gillenwater
Author · 14 books

aka Sharon Harlow Bestselling author Sharon Gillenwater writes stories about love—between a man and a woman, of family and home, and the everlasting love of God and Jesus. She grew up on a ranch in the Rolling Plains of West Texas, near the small town of Colorado City. Marriage took her across the country, but Texas is still dear to her heart. All of her Christian contemporary romances and most of her Christian historical romances are set in small West Texas towns filled with rugged, yet tenderhearted cowboys and strong, yet compassionate women. While on a trip to England and Scotland years ago, the history and people captured her imagination. After returning home, she discovered Regency romances and another favorite time period and setting. She currently has two Christian Regency historical romances available, along with three sweet historical Regency romances. She and her husband live in a quiet, rural area of Washington state with a wonderful view of the mountains. A friend once commented, “It’s like a writer’s retreat.” Sharon agrees and is busy dreaming up stories about Texas cowboys or English and Scottish heroes and the women who win their hearts.

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