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Neither Bound Nor Free

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:10:11 +0200

Pinkerton agent Calvin Sharp has come from Chicago to Virginia to investigate a couterfeiting ring. When he finds himself at a slave auction, what can he do about the pathetic seven-year-old boy on the block? Calvin decides to purchase the boy and soon meets the daughter of the boy's former master. Sarah Hawthorne questions Calvin with coded words, hoping to find out that he helps slaves escape to the North as she does. But Calvin is only acting out of his faith in God and his compassion. Sarah and Calvin soon feel a strong attraction developing, in spite of her family's strong ties to slavery and, worse, her engagement to a slave owner. Does their relationship even have a chance?

Love's Folly

Mon, 24 Nov 1980 21:38:24 +0300

Beautiful heiress Emily Penthorne was so excited by her trip to London that she en route she allowed herself to flirt with a devastatingly handsome perfect stranger. Unfortunately, when she arrived she learned from her Uncle Cyril that Viscount Dunstan, the “perfect stranger,” had been chosen as her guardian—with the duty to teach her to be a lady. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency Special

A Heart in Flight

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:38:36 +0200

Aurelia Amesley, being a twenty-four year old spinster, could decide to climb aboard a hot-air balloon. But she wasn't prepared for her crash landing onto the estate of the handsome Earl of Ranfield. There was a strong attraction between them-but Aurelia had no dowry and no illusions about marrying the earl. Should she lose her virtue to him-or leave him entirely? Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Berkley Jove

Love in Disguise

Sat, 24 Nov 1990 21:38:37 +0300

Though she had inherited a fashionable town house on St. James’s Square, Fancy Harper loved the theater and was determined to be an actress. Marriage didn’t interest her; no man was going to own her. Though three men pursued her, it was the Earl of Morgane she watched. He wanted her, and he always got what he wanted… Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by John Curley and Associates

A Matter of Honor

Fri, 24 Nov 1995 21:38:33 +0200

Agatha Trimble had a secret. She wasn’t always destined to be companion to Lord Winthrop’s spoiled daughter, Cecilie. But when fate delivered the two of them to the Earl of Denby as Cecilie’s new guardian, Aggie was faced with a real dilemma. For it was Denby who had deserted her five years ago—and he now vowed to make her his. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency

The Lost Duchess of Greyden Castle

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 08:11:51 +0200

Romance/Historical Fiction. 84554 words long.

The Haunting of Grey Cliffs

Tue, 24 Nov 1992 21:38:40 +0200

Hester Durant accepted the proposal of a stranger, the Earl of Grey Cliffs, because he promised to provide for her if she would care for his troubled son. Mostly she agreed because of his anguished eyes. But on arrival at her new home she discovered eccentric relatives and a mystery surrounding the death of Edward’s father. Was there a killer at the castle? Regency Gothic Romance; originally published by Diamond Books/Berkley

Love Plays a Part

Tue, 24 Nov 1992 21:38:35 +0200

Samantha Everett came to London to be a seamstress in the theatre. The big city was full of wickedness—and temptation. But Samantha was determined to work hard and prove herself, even though the impossibly handsome Lord Roxberry might have plans of his own for her. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency

His Lordship's Filly

Wed, 24 Nov 1993 21:38:25 +0200

Bridget Durabian had no interest in the ton or anything else, really, except horses. Her indebted father, however, wagered her future on a race and Bridget was honor-bound to marry the Marquis of Haverly. Unfortunately Haverly, though delighted by Bridget, found her far too unconventional for his taste—and set about correcting her behavior. Which turned out to be something of a mistake… Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Zebra Regency

Lady Incognita

Mon, 24 Nov 1980 21:38:28 +0300

Louisa Penhope’s father had lost considerably at the gaming tables before his death, but his resourceful daughter has found a way to support her family. Even the London gossips can’t discover who the mysterious authoress, Lady Incognita, might be. And Louisa intends to keep it that way—especially when Philip, Viscount Atherton, appears, as romantic as any of her heroes. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Curley Large Print

A Matchmaker's Match

Sun, 24 Nov 1991 21:38:30 +0200

Lady Psyche Veringham was a sharp-tongued bluestocking who had turned her attention to finding a match for her young protégé, Amanda. The Earl of Southdon appeared to her the perfect husband for Amanda—but he proved willfully uncooperative, pretending Psyche wished to win him for herself. The earl was having none of the pretty debutantes; he wanted a woman of wit and charm. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Zebra

Design for Love

Sat, 24 Nov 1990 21:38:38 +0300

Fiona Byrne received an offer from the Earl of Dreyford, whom she scarcely knew. But she eventually accepted his offer, to escape from her odious Cousin Charles. Both Fiona and Robert guard their secrets from the past-desires that they thought could never be fulfilled. But true love has a way of winning out in the end. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Jove