Joan Smith: 117 books

Regency ladies are being blackmailed for their most intimate secretsand for just the amount of money they can be expected to raise quickly. The Berkeley BrigadeLord Luten, his fiancé, Corinne deCoventry, Sir Reginald Prance and Coffen Pattle, assisted by Lord Byronare time-after-time outwitted by this...

Jane Lonsdale had been dismissed from her position at Miss Prisms Academy because the music master had tried to kiss her. Jane went to her aunt, having no idea that the housekeeper had married Lord Pargeter, who promptly died. Neighbors at nearby Swann Hall were suspicious about the will, and Lord...

Jane Ramsey was invited to her old and dear friend Nicks homecoming. His relatives believed he would now settle down with her for his bride. But Nick arrived with his Incomparable fiancé and plans to be married early in the new year. Was it only Jane who could see how wrong Aurelia was for Nick?...

Pamela Comstock and Nigel Raleigh had been “courting” for several years at their families behest. Neither was enthusiastic. But Nigel is helping with French actress Flawless Fleurs memoirs and is enamored. After Fleur and her aristocratic manager, Lord Breslau, arrive at Nigels family home, Belmont,...

One did not ask the Duke and Duchess of Avondale to the same party. Lady Hathaway knew that, but her cousin the duke had changed his mind about coming, and shed already invited the duchess, who was on her way. There was nothing to be done except wait to see what happened when the estranged couple met again. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Lady Faith Mordains fiancé is castigated in Guy Delamars Harbinger newspaper as a thief. She believes the social climbing editor must be wrong--though Lord Thomas apparently did take flight with the companys funds. The race to retrieve the funds or the peers reputation is on--with Faiths chaperoning...

Sir Edmund said: “I think it is a mistake for a man of unstable temperament to marry, dont you?” Lizzie replied: “To marry a timid lady, yes. Good gracious, is this the reason you espouse misogamy? Dont be such a gudgeon, Edmund. Find someone who is not afraid of your blustering, arm her with...

Sir Ludwig called her “Rose Trelawney” because she had no memory of who she was. Awaking in a ditch in a snowstorm, “Rose” had eventually found safe haven at Sir Ludwigs home as his sisters governess. But she found herself not unfamiliar with ordering servants about—or the physical desire...

When Zoie Barrons painting studio is being readied, a stolen necklace is discovered. She decides to return it on the sly, but Lord Weylin is suspicious, especially when the necklace is found to be fake. Seldom trusting each other, Zoie and Lord Weylin set out to solve this mystery that involves her...

The Marquis of Claymore had been rejected by the Beauty of the Season and he was determined to marry the first beautiful woman he could find to assuage his pride. There were the Wanderley twins, with Wanda as gorgeous as could be, and her twin, Ellie, obviously not in the same class. But Wanda was almost engaged… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Trudie Barten, bored by her restricted life in London with her brother gone to Newmarket, offered Latin tutoring to his friends. Misunderstanding her intent, the arrogant Lord Luten accused her of being a lightskirt determined to capture his wealthy, naïve young nephew. So Trudie and her aunt joined...

Sara Wood had not been heartbroken when her fiancé disappeared six years ago, though no one would have guessed it. And she wasnt delighted when Peter showed up again—as a widower with two young sons and his vulgar sister-in-law. Peters brother, Lord Haldiman, insisted that his brother do the right...

Samantha Oakleigh’s brother was missing with a questionable woman—and they were accused of theft. She turned to her cousin Edward, Lord Salverton, for help. He, trying to avoid scandal which would ruin all his plans for marriage and a cabinet position, agreed to accompany her. Their search turned...

Her fiancé Graham’s estate finally settled, Belle Haley, with her mother and sister, comes to London to inspect her inheritance. Though the house is tiny, wealthy Desmond Maitland expresses great interest. Apparently Graham was murdered for a large sum of money, which is still missing. Then Graham’s...