The Regencies
The Players by Barbara Sherrod. Paperback and hardcover.
The four Sparks sisters invade London society under the sponsorship of Lord Hammond, the man who inherited what little was left of their father's estate. Irene Sparks, oldest of the sisters, suspects Hammond's motives and sets out to prove they are not nearly as pure as he would have everyone believe, an undertaking made daunting by his manifold attractions.
Mary Ashe by Barbara Sherrod. Paperback and hardcover.
Learning that her father bribed him to propose, Mary refuses the hand of Hugo Mallory. To escape her father's wrath, she travels to Town, where she finds her handsome would-be husband juggling creditors, lovers and Napoleanic spies. Ironcially, she must defend Hugo as stubbornly as she once rejected him.
Lady Divine by Barbara Sherrod. Paperback and hardcover.
Actress and pickpocket Rosalind Divine is persuaded by Sir William to impersonate an heiress. His object is to present a "legal" claim on a wealthy estate. Presented to Society as an heiress, Rosa finds herself courted by many, but her heart is set on the one man who knows she is a fraud.
Lessons for a Lady by Barbara Neil. Harlequin paper.
After her father's social disgrace, Susannah Marlowe loses all standing and reputation. Then a benefactress takes her to Bath, where she learns the ladylike skill of captivating men's hearts. She aims the full force of her arsenal on Edward Farrineau, whom she's loved since childhood, but he loves another, who in turn loves another. Has Susannah learned enough about feminine wiles to untangle these romantic complications?
Lucy's Scoundrel by Barbara Neil. Harlequin paper.
In this sequel to Lessons for a Lady, Lucy Bledsoe gives a libertine his comeuppance. However, the insouciant Lord Roderick turns the tables on her, driving her to a perilous deception, one that could cost not only her life but her most cherished beliefs about who is and isn't worthy of love.
The Celebrated Miss Neville by Barbara Neil. Harlequin paper.
Catherine Neville, authoress of a book of poems, is a reluctant London celebrity who catches the attention of Lord Byron. Sir Rowan Heath, the powerful and popular essayist, writes a scathing review and of the poems without having read them. When he falls in love with Catherine, he attempts to protect her from Byron's snares, but how can she trust the man who has mortified her so cruelly, carelessly and publicly?
Mask of White Satin by Barbara Neil. Harlequin paper.
At the stroke of midnight, Cassandra Vickery meets with a masked stranger who excites the imagination she keeps secret from the world. To her horror, watchful James Bradford discovers it. If he unmasks her, she could lose the heart of the man whose face she has never seen.
Bella by Barbara Neil. Harlequin paper.
Magnificent Bella Ashton schemes to regain her husband's love, but he returns to England seeking a divorce. Although he prefers to avoid his wife, Anthony Ashton is compelled to interact with her for legal reasons. He also wishes Bella to sponsor his fiancé's introduction to London society. But Bella and Anthony share a secret bond, which threatens to overcome all their designs.
Gentleman Rogue by Barbara Neil. Harlequin paper.
Robbed of his rightful inheritance, Ryder Starr is reduced to confidence games to make his way in the world. He is plying his trade in the country town of Sudsbury when, to his astonishment, Aurora Valentin, the Bishop's daughter, takes up his cause. While he endeavors to uncover her intention, her loveliness and generosity snare him in a trap of his own making.
Daughter of the Dreadfuls by Barbara Sherrod. Paperback and Hardcover.
Because the Drenvilles are such an eccentric family, it surprises nobody that their unconventional grand daughter, Emma, raises the eyebrows of the ton. However, her intelligence and beauty fascinate the highly eligible Navy Captain Nicholas Hale, descendant of a noble, elegant, and immoral line of aristocrats. The two are irresistibly drawn to each other until their decidedly different worlds collide.
Gamester's Lady by Barbara Sherrod. Paperback and Hardover.
Charles Hastings is a London gambler whose expertise at pique allows him to expose cheats. Miranda Troy is a beauty who avoids courtship and marriage. When their mothers arrange for them to meet, hoping the two will marry, they quite naturally dislike each other on the spot. Nevertheless, they must join forces against mysterious hired assassins, and when Miranda hides Charles in her bedchamber, the two of them risk a great deal more than mere life and limb.