Janet Woods Janet Woods i(A69884 works by) (birth name: Janet Angela Targett) (a.k.a. Janet Angela Woods)
Also writes as: Bryanna Fox
Born: Established: 1939 Dorset,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1967
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1 y separately published work icon A Marriage of Convenience Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2018 20796530 2018 single work novel romance historical fiction 'To avoid a terrible fate, she agrees to a marriage of convenience. But can it turn into a true love match ... ?

'1815. Having fallen on hard times, doctor's daughter Grace Ellis serves as a lady's companion. But on Lady Florence's death, Grace discovers that she's been left an unexpected legacy by her former mistress. There's just one catch. In order to claim her inheritance, Grace must wed Lady Florence's disreputable nephew, a gruff army brigadier more than three times her age.

'She is offered a way out by family friend Dominic LeSayres, who determines to marry Grace himself in order to save her from a grim fate. But just as the proposed marriage of convenience looks set to turn into a true love match, others step in to crush Grace's happiness ...'

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1 y separately published work icon Whispers in The Wind Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2017 10637325 2017 single work novel historical fiction romance

'He is an Earl who was left at the altar . . . She was his childhood friend, his one true love . . . Now Fate has brought them together again.

'December 1816. Ryder, Lord Madigan, has never got over the loss of his childhood sweetheart, Adele: the woman who abandoned him at the altar. The woman who humiliated him and left him a broken man. Now she’s come home, a widow.

'Wrongly believing Ryder to be dead, Adele has returned to her Dorset village to reunite with her family and pick up the pieces of her life. Despite everything, she has never stopped loving the man she jilted. But can she put right the wrongs of the past, and bring herself to tell Ryder the truth about why she left him – and the misery of her life since then?

'Ryder too is keeping secrets from Adele. If the two former lovers are to have a second chance at happiness, they must overcome their pride and admit their true feelings for one another.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Foxing the Geese Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2015 20798137 2015 single work novel historical fiction romance 'She is a spinster with a secret fortune . . . He is an impoverished earl who must marry money or face ruin . . . Theirs is a love match to be reckoned with

'1812. Clever, strong-willed Vivienne Fox is unexpectedly endowed with riches beyond her wildest dreams when a remote cousin dies, leaving her his fortune. Unwed at twenty-four, Vivienne still hopes the right man is out there, but she despairs of ever finding him, and she is determined that rumours of her new-found wealth be quashed, lest she be courted for her purse rather than her heart.

'Renowned rake Lord Alex LéSayres comes to an unpleasant decision after the death of his father. If he is to save their family lands, he must marry a wealthy woman - and quickly. Introduced to Miss Fox, his interest is soon piqued. But he must set aside his rising feelings, or else his family will face disaster . . .'

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1 y separately published work icon I'll Be There Janet Woods , San Francisco : Belgrave House , 2014 20798076 2014 single work novel historical fiction romance

'In the 'Swinging’ 60s, Janey Renfrew goes to London. There, a group of friends encourage her to paint. She rises above the drug scene, until someone laces her drink and she learns that as a child she’d accused the wrong man of abuse. She intends to find some way to put things right, and Griff, her childhood friend, encourages her in that task as they fall in love.'

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1 y separately published work icon Different Tides Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2014 20798009 2014 single work novel romance historical fiction

'In this historical romance, when a young Englishwoman becomes a governess to two grieving orphans, she discovers an unknown past - and a promising future.

'London, 1835. Despite her youth and inexperience, Clementine Morris is hired by Zachariah Fleet to care for his recently orphaned niece and nephew. He hopes she can be more than a governess to the unfortunate infants. And as an orphan herself, Clementine's heart goes out to them.

'Little does Clementine know that Zachariah's is interested in her extends beyond her new position. He believes she is a distant relation of his by marriage, and there is a chance she is a legatee for a not insubstantial amount of money.

'There are troubles ahead, though, when another young woman turns up with a claim to the inheritance . . . and troubles for Zachariah too. The self-possessed, wealthy businessman has never allowed himself to fall in love, but as he grows to trust Clementine he realizes that he may be falling for her.'

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1 y separately published work icon Moon Cutters Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2014 19911309 2014 single work novel historical fiction '1840. Miranda Jarvis would do anything to protect her sister – so when Lucy comes down with a fever, she thinks nothing of stealing a loaf of bread from a local landowner. After all, things can’t get much worse: after their father died, they were turned out of their home, and their mother lost her life on the road giving birth to a stillborn infant. Robbed by strangers, the pair of them have nothing, and no one to help them.

'Miranda doesn’t count on being nearly brained by the cook’s rolling pin . . . but nor does she count on the house’s owner himself. The respectable shipowner Sir James, known for his philanthropy, takes a keen interest in Miranda and her sister, and they are soon established in his household. But Sir James has quarrelled with his nephew, the rakish smuggler Fletcher Taunt, and – little does she know – the hatred between the two men will change Miranda’s life forever . . . ' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Dark Lightning Janet Woods , San Francisco : Belgrave House , 2013 20797954 2013 single work novel fantasy romance

'The ruling family of Karshal is slaughtered and Azarine swears her revenge. Eighteen seasons later, Lord Cynan is betrayed by those closest to him. Caught up in the intrigue, Jynx and her twin brother flee. With only a wolf to guard her, Jynx is rescued by a band of healers. But the wolf is not what he seems ...'

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1 y separately published work icon Eyes of the Alchemist Janet Woods , San Francisco : Belgrave House , 2013 20797897 2013 single work novel fantasy romance

'Kavan's quest is to save his people from total destruction, and he needs the woman destined to be his mate. But Tiana escapes and he sets a trap for her. Once captured, she is captivated. But deceitful traitors cause Kavan to forfeit his life. Eventually a crystal pod appears, and when the sun touches it the two figures inside begin to stir.'

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1 y separately published work icon In Bed with the Enemy Janet Woods , San Francisco : Belgrave House , 2013 20797843 2013 single work novel romance

'Darcie Channing returns to Australia to find her house missing. Businessman Leon Price, thinking he'd bought it, has demolished it. When Leon and Darcie are discovered in bed together, Leon's woman, Helen, won't listen to his perfectly reasonable explanation. With Leon's plans for the future destroyed, logic tells him he should marry Darcie, but all she seems to want from him is her house back!'

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1 y separately published work icon I'll Get By Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2013 20797530 2013 single work novel historical fiction romance 'A patriotic young woman . . . A dangerously exhilarating young aristocrat . . . A scandalous secret . . .

'Meggie Elliot is a young woman of above average intelligence, and on the brink of adulthood. Living with her aunt and uncle in London at the outbreak of World War 2 she's intent on going to university, then pursuing a career in law. She is encouraged in this by her solicitor - a man she admires a little too much. Too old for her, he lets her know it.

'Meggie follows her dream as best she can, knowing it's unlikely it will ever come to fruition. In a burst of patriotism she joins the WRNS to do her bit for the war effort. Sent to work in a decoding unit she meets the dangerously exhilarating young aristocrat, Nicholas Cowan, who sweeps her off her feet.

'But Meggie suspects Nick of being the man who burgled her aunt's home, and to expose him would ruin a lot of lives. Against all reason Meggie and Nick begin to fall in love . . .'

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1 y separately published work icon Secrets and Lies Janet Woods , London : Severn House , 2012 Z1861304 2012 single work novel historical fiction In 1933 Esmé Carr travels to Australia with her best friend in search of adventure. Left behind is Esmé's adolescent niece. Meggie Elliot has an imaginative and independent frame of mind, but there is mystery surrounding her birth - one she intends to unravel, despite her mother's warnings to leave the past alone. When the truth surfaces it's not what Meggie wants to hear, and Esmé must reconcile the rift between mother and daughter.
1 y separately published work icon Tall Poppies Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2011 Z1829156 2011 single work novel historical fiction 'One woman - two loves . . . Dorset, 1917. If it's not enough that a girl from a good background is forced to work as a maid, Livia Carr is then violated by her master and falls pregnant. But help unexpectedly comes from her attacker's son, Richard, a WWI hero who is not expected to live much longer. He marries her, and his death, though expected, comes as a great blow. Into the breach steps Livia's first love, Denton Elliot - but he does not know the truth about her child's parentage.' [From the publisher's website]
1 y separately published work icon Lady Lightfingers Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2011 Z1788785 2011 single work novel historical fiction romance Raised in the slums in 1850s London, Celia Laws is a rarity, an educated young woman whose creative skills have attracted notice. But with family to care for, circumstances have driven her to pickpocketing. In Celia's harsh world, it's a small step from picking pockets to prostitution. When a young man offers her a fortune to spend a week with him, she takes the money and runs. But Celia's conscience can't allow her to forget the money she stole, and she is soon brought face-to-face with her past.
1 y separately published work icon Benedict's Bride Janet Woods , San Francisco : Belgrave House , 2011 20797774 2011 single work novel historical fiction romance

'Amber Rose Hartford's grandfather made her dowry dependent on her marrying Viscount Costain. Though unaware of this condition, Benedict accepts it for more than one reason. He rescues Amber from her disreputable cousin Patrick, but before they can marry she is abducted. A large ransom is paid but Amber is not released. Benedict must rescue her again - and convince her of his honourable intentions.'

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1 y separately published work icon Tall Poppies Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2011-2013 20797423 2011 series - author novel historical fiction romance
1 y separately published work icon Straw in the Wind Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2010 Z1788808 2010 single work novel historical fiction romance 1835, England. A married woman, pregnant with her sea-captain lover’s child, dies giving birth. The child, Serafina Finn, is abandoned to an orphanage and grows up longing to feel that she belongs somewhere. Eighteen years later, her father, hearing rumours that his lost daughter survived, dispatches a detective, Adam Chapman, to discover the truth. Adam finds, and falls in love with Serafina, but even if he can prove her identity, will her real family accept her?
1 y separately published work icon Salting the Wound Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2010 Z1788805 2010 single work novel historical fiction romance 'Charlotte Honeyman jilts her long-time swain, and on the spur of the moment marries a stranger. His pride damaged and his matrimonial plans upturned, sea captain Nick Thornton threatens to take revenge. Charlotte’s younger sister, Marianne, takes pity on Nick and secretly boards his ship, where she meets with an accident. Nick regards Marianne as the perfect tool with which to get his own back, but in the process falls in love.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Paper Doll Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2010 20797593 2010 single work novel romance historical fiction

'A moving romance set in the 1920s - Julia Howard is a perfect daughter to her father, a now-bankrupt toy manufacturer who created a paper doll in her image. Julia longs for freedom, but marries wealthy businessman Latham Miller to please her father. Latham soon proves possessive and controlling, and when Julia is reacquainted with troubled war hero Martin Lee-Trafford, the attraction between them grows to love. But when Julia gives birth to a child, she faces a heart-wrenching decision - for if she runs away with Martin, she'll be forced to leave her beloved son with Latham . . .'

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1 y separately published work icon Hearts of Gold Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2009 Z1788811 2009 single work novel historical fiction romance Western Australia, 1890. Sarette Maitland is orphaned when her father dies of a snake bite on the goldfields. Rescued by adventurer John Kern, she takes the place of his own dead daughter in his heart. When tragedy strikes and Kern is killed, Sarette is introduced to Kern’s nephew, Magnus, whose honesty and heart are tested when he discovers his uncles has left Sarette a considerable fortune.
1 y separately published work icon Edge of Regret Janet Woods , Sutton : Severn House , 2008 Z1788817 2008 single work novel historical fiction romance When fiery Kenna Mackenzie refuses to comply with her guardian’s wish that she marry an impoverished Scottish laird, Kenna is thrown out on to the streets of Victorian Edinburgh to fend for herself. After many struggles, and just as Kenna’s luck is turning, it seems Robert Gilmore has not yet finished with her, and will do everything in his power to stall her in her quest for love and happiness.
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