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 thing this time. But both Sara and Haldiman had moved on and seen new possibilities… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

My Lord Stornaway has every reason to believe that Moira (alias Molly) Greenwood, and Perdita Brodie (alias April Spring) are lightskirts traveling with an acting troupe. In actuality Moira is Perditas cousin and governess, and their trip to Aunt Agatha went alarmingly awry--thanks to Perditas high spirits and their stolen travel funds. But the stubborn lord wont listen to their explanations… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Misogynies is one of the most celebrated feminist texts by a British author. First published in 1989, it created shock waves with its analyses of history, literature and popular culture. Joan Smith drew on her own experience as one of the few women reporting the Yorkshire Ripper murders and looked at novels, slasher movies, Page Three and Princess Diana, teasing out the attitudes that brought them together. A feminist classic, Smith's exploration of fear and hatred of women resonates to th...

Esther Lowden’s country inn on the edge of Hounslow Heath benefited from the notorious highwayman called the Royal Scamp. The quality folks weren’t willing to cross the Heath at night when he was around. But Esther suspected one of her recent guests might be the highwayman, and she was determined to unmask him. Joshua Ramsay seemed too upright for such a villain, but Esther wondered… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Daphne Inglesides visit to her Aunt Effie in London was meant to add a little spark to her placid country life. And it did--once the two women decided to write Effies memoirs. For Effie, a faded divorcée, had been the beauty of London in her day, and many of the ton feared their misbehavior would be disclosed. The Duke of St. Felix, misinterpreting their project as a means of blackmailing his family, antagonized the sharp-witted, beautiful Daphne to his peril. Regency Romance by Joan Smith...

Aurora Falkner is kissed by a darkly handsome man near the gypsy encampment. When the same man shows up claiming to be the long lost Lord Raiker, she is suspicious. But neighbors claim to recognize him, and he certainly knows his way around the village--and the village women. Is he an impostor, as Clare Raiker contends, or the rightful heir to Raiker Hall? Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Holly McCormack had no beauty but combined a beautiful voice with a witty tongue and a sensible approach to life. She lived with her aunt and beautiful cousin Jane near the Abbey, Lord Dewar’s home. He announced he would produce Romeo and Juliet, with Jane to star. Holly found herself immersed with costumes, nagging Dewar to accomplish things for the neighborhood, and falling in love. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Coventry

Jane Halsey and her sister Belle were living with an aunt in London--and Jane knew it was time to think seriously about marrying a rich husband. But handsome, eccentric and rich Lord Romeo, who extolled all things Greek, did not fit her notions of a proper husband. Now his brother, Lord Renfrew, on the other hand, was her ideal--and way above her touch. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

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

Is she an innocent or not? Prudence Mallow, weary of the poor relation role, discovers her calling in writing novels. Modest, sincere novels, not the scandalous fare of Lord Dammlers Cantos from Abroad. Drawn by the rakish marquis into the hotbed of London society, Prudence finds herself in way over her head--and heart. Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett

Deirdre Gower, newly betrothed to Lord Belami, expected to marry at once, not rush off to Brighton with her aunt and her fiancé. But the Prince Regent was in double trouble--a beautiful blackmailer and a questionable long-lost son. Could Lord Belami extract Prinney from this coil without losing his fiancée? Regency Romance/Mystery by Joan Smith; second of the quartet of Lord Belami mysteries, originally published by Fawcett

Deirdre Gower refused to ruin her fiancé, Lord Belami, by marrying him--if her aunt proved to have murdered her brother. But the Duchess had brought the ancient Lord Dudley a bowl of stew, and he had succumbed to arsenic poisoning. The Duchess, Sir Nevil Ryder and who else wished to silence the old man before he could change his will? Regency Romance/Mystery by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett