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1 y separately published work icon The Wallflower's Christmas Surprise Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2022 24962366 2022 single work novella romance historical fiction

'A secret admirer, a Yuletide ball, and a desperate situation

'Violet Hambleton, parson’s daughter, botanical artist, and self-professed wallflower, wants a marriage based on love. A secret admirer who keeps sending her verse will reveal his identity this Christmas. It can’t be the man she loves. . . Sebastian, Viscount Stanworth—he’s heir to an Earl and seven years her junior.

'Sebastian is an heir without a spare. The pressure from his family to wed soon is intense. If he doesn’t act fast this Christmas, he’ll end up betrothed to a bride of his mother’s choosing, not to the woman he loves. . . Violet.

'Time is running out for Sebastian to disclose his secret. It must be revealed at the Yuletide Ball, but will Violet reject him? Is Sebastian destined to surrender to a loveless marriage? Or will verse deliver new hope this Christmas?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Married by Christmas Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2021 23158848 2021 single work novel historical fiction

'Pressured to marry Mr Wrong, can she wed Mr Right by Christmas?

'Orphaned heiress and debutant, Lauren Edwards, yearns for a loving husband, a home, and a family, but she’s in love with her guardian, who acts like a fond uncle. When Lauren discovers the earl to whom she is engaged will never relinquish his mistress, it’s time to take her future into her own hands.

'Sir Oliver Masterton, Lauren's guardian, wants to avoid the mistake his father made, of marrying a debutant, but he’s secretly in love with his ward.

'Time is running out. Can Lauren convince Oliver to set aside all his pre-conceptions about marriage, outrun her pursuing relatives, and be happily married by Christmas?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Return of the Tiger Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2020 23158796 2020 single work novella romance

'Racing into the future brings back an unresolved past.

'Tom Greenaway wants to forget the grief of losing so many friends in the war. He resumes his motor car racing career, only to find reminders of the past are closer than he could have imagined when a mystery driver challenges him. Can he resolve the past and create a better future?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Love at Lost Lagoons Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2020 19215985 2020 single work novella romance

'He's fighting bankruptcy. She's avoiding marriage. Can love save them both?

'Northern Australia, 1879. Reclusive bachelor Walter Jamieson has spent years trying to make his struggling cattle station viable. His isolated life is disrupted by the arrival of Elizabeth Chesterfield, a young woman determined to escape a marriage arranged by her brother. Walter gives her sanctuary while his property is cut-off from the outside world during the wet season. They find love while Elizabeth's guardian and her 'fiancé' camp on the other side of the flooded river. What will happen when the waters recede?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Love and Other Addictions Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2020 19215847 2020 single work novella romance

'Her choice: love or duty?

'Australia, 1873: Edith is duty-bound to care for her widowed father and her siblings. Following her brother's rescue from a London opium den, her father tasks Edith with accompanying Harry to an isolated pastoral property in Australia and to keep him drug-free. She longs for a husband and family, but instead must fulfil her duty.

'His choice: wealth and power or love?

'Wealthy pastoralist and member of parliament, Robert Dysart, migrated to Australia to make his fortune. He craves is his estranged father's respect and believes he can earn it only through financial success and power…until he meets Edith Glendinning.

'Soon after arriving in Australia, Edith's life is saved by the charming and attractive Robert and she dreams of a future with him; until she learns of his ruthless ambition to own her brother's property. For their love to bloom, they must overcome their addictions—Robert must prove he cares more for Edith than for wealth and power, while Edith must choose Robert over her duty to her family.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Jade Keepsake Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2019 23158733 2019 single work novella romance

'New Zealand, 1914-19

'Separated by half a world, Viola waits for her fiancé Alec to return from service in the ‘Great War’ in Europe. And while the war grinds on, they correspond… until Alec is listed as missing in action. With Alec presumed dead, can Viola create a life without him, or should she keep hoping for his miraculous return?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Lord Muck and Lady Alice Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2018 19215714 2018 single work novel historical fiction romance

'Can they turn their mismatch into a perfect match?

'If you love Victorian romance, then try this sweet story set in colonial Australia.

'Widower James Forrester of Eldernell Station on the Darling Downs in rural Australia is a self-made man, a wealthy pastoralist and a member of parliament. He escaped from poverty by migrating to Australia after his family was thrown off their tenant farm in England by their local lord. Sneered at by the Australian gentry and called 'Lord Muck' because of his lowly beginnings and lack of education, James is determined his only child, Nell, will be educated as a lady so she fits into society.

'Alice Lethbridge has escaped her demanding siblings, who treated her as an unpaid companion and nurse, to work as a paid governess in Australia. She arrives to find the children's mother has died and their father, a wealthy pastoralist, has taken to drink to forget his grief. When he tries to seduce Alice, she flees to the neighbouring homestead of James Forrester. He gives Alice sanctuary and offers her the job of educating his shy daughter in every accomplishment needed to enter society. Alice takes on the position and secretly decides to polish up her employer's etiquette also.

'Just as the forces of colonial society unite to bankrupt James, he discovers Alice has a secret that undermines everything he thought he knew about her. How can Alice save James from financial ruin and win back his regard?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Stations of the Heart Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2018- 19215668 2018 series - author novel romance historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon Runaway Christmas Bride Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2017 20794106 2017 single work novella romance

'Only a Christmas miracle could fix this mess.
'Miss Amelia Fortescue, the only child of profligate gambler, Baron Fortescue, wants to marry for love, but her parents won’t wait for that. They need her as bait to land a wealthy son-in-law to pay off their debts.

'Wealthy banker and former soldier, Major Adam Wellworth, fell in love with Amelia from afar. Before he could gain an introduction, Bonaparte escaped and Adam was forced to rejoin the army. Back in England months later, with an injury that’s proving hard to shake off, his love for Amelia hasn’t diminished. He seeks the Fortescue’s permission to court her, but it comes with conditions.

'Adam invites the Fortescues to his estate for the Christmas week, so Amelia can get to know him. However, his plan goes horribly awry before they arrive, when Amelia’s parents tell her she’ll be married on Christmas Day.

'Amelia’s not going to be forced to marry anyone, especially someone she’s never met, and who she believes is maimed and elderly. Instead, helped by a handsome gentleman, she becomes the Runaway Christmas Bride.

'Can Adam escort Amelia to her great-aunt for Christmas without her discovering his identity? And how does he reveal his name afterwards without earning her loathing? It would take a Christmas miracle to fix this mess.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Gentleman Wanted Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2017 20793951 2017 single work novella romance historical fiction

'Is what a widow needs, really what she wants?
'Widow Selena Hartnell is in deep in debt and faced with prison. Her managing friend, Barbara, Baroness De Ritz decrees Selena needs a wealthy husband – fast!
'Guy, Viscount Rushcroft needs a wife to manage his six motherless children who are running wild.
'Barbara decides Selena and the Viscount are perfectly suited, and launches into matchmaking mode. The outcome of her scheming surprises them all.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Regency Rescues : Three Short Sweet Romances Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2017 20793877 2017 selected work novella romance historical fiction

'Can three gentlemanly heroes save the women they love?
'Gentleman to the Rescue: Clarissa Lanstone has been dragged to the altar by her cousin to marry old Squire Barns. Will Captain Tom Whittlesea, the love of her life, arrive in time to save her?
 
'An Officer and a Gentleman: Marianne Chaseley receives the worst news a mother can hear. Can Major Oliver Hurst convince her to let him help her one last time?
 

'A True Gentleman : Lady Emma Blanche is trapped in a situation no woman should endure. Her husband’s valet, John Wright, knows he must help her, but can they escape Sir Henry Blanche?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Forbidden Valentines : Three Short Regency Romances Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2016 9684422 2016 selected work short story historical fiction romance
1 y separately published work icon Charity's Cavalier Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2016 9684374 2016 single work novel historical fiction romance

'“In a nation divided, two enemies are united.”

'Widowed by the death of her Roundhead husband in the Battle of Worcester, Puritan woman, Charity Goodwyn, dares to dream of an independent life, living with her aunt, unbeholden to men. Sir Edward Lovelace, a Royalist, gravely wounded in the same battle, wants to live to serve his king again. To reach her goal, Charity takes the wounded cavalier with her, disguised as her husband, helping him escape the Parliamentarian forces. What happens when Sir Edward unexpectedly recovers, surprises them both.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Snowed in for Christmas Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2016 20793750 2016 single work novella romance

'Can a carriage accident and a blizzard create a Christmas miracle?
'After the death of his brother, Robert not only becomes Viscount Landers, but also gives up his army career and agrees to marry his brother’s beautiful fiancé to ensure the succession. When he’s snowed in for Christmas with his shrewish betrothed and her attractive, practical cousin, Eleanor Carlisle, Robert realises he’s engaged to the wrong woman.
'Eleanor, the impoverished daughter of a disgraced army captain, has loved her cousin’s handsome and dashing fiancé from afar, until all three are stranded together.
'As the temperature plunges, the heat is on Viscount Landers to untangle the ties of duty and the wishes of the heart.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Enthralled Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2016 20793545 2016 single work novel romance historical fiction

'He made her his thrall, but she enthralled him.

'The newly-widowed Lady Eadlin yearns for an independent life in control of her own destiny, but King Edward of Wessex has other plans. When he commands her to marry again to forge another political alliance, she flees to a convent in Kent. During a Viking raid, Eadlin is captured and taken to the English Danelaw where she is out of the king’s reach, but her life is again controlled by a powerful man.
 
'After one last Viking raid, Jarl Thorolf plans to put down his sword and farm his lands, which he realizes is the only way to achieve long-term peace in England. However, the young defiant novice whom he enslaves is King Edward's runaway goddaughter and worth a large ransom.
 
'If Eadlin escapes her captor, she risks falling into King Edward’s hands. If she stays, she risks falling in love with the enemy. Captivated by Lady Eadlin, Thorolf must decide whether to protect her or return her to King Edward and prevent war with the Anglo-Saxons. Will he choose peace or love?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Journey's End on the Western Plains Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2015 9684302 2015 single work novella historical fiction romance

'Coming home can be harder than leaving.

'Outback Australia, 1924: Matron Marion Henderson of Idavale Private Hospital wants romance in her life and promises she’ll go out with the first man who asks. That man is Bill Carter, ex-pastoralist, ex-soldier, wanderer, whose guilt about leaving home for war has kept him from returning ever since. Marion wants someone reliable with whom to share her life, but Bill’s behaviour rekindles Marion’s memories of her war-damaged first husband.

'Can they face their ghosts and create a future together?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 Wooing the Wealthy Widow Isabella Hargreaves , 2015 single work short story romance
— Appears in: Wanton Widows : Three Short Regency Romps 2015;
1 The Widow's Wedding Night Isabella Hargreaves , 2015 single work short story romance
— Appears in: Wanton Widows : Three Short Regency Romps 2015;
1 What a Widow Wants Isabella Hargreaves , 2015 single work short story romance
— Appears in: Wanton Widows : Three Short Regency Romps 2015;
1 y separately published work icon Wanton Widows : Three Short Regency Romps Isabella Hargreaves , Australia : Isabella Hargreaves , 2015 9256546 2015 selected work short story

'Three Regency-era widows seek new partners in unconventional ways. '

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