Sanguinet Saga Series by Patricia Veryan

When I meet the man who will claim my heart, I think I will know him at once. They called her "The Unattainable." A regal beauty who had besotted half of London's elibible gentlemen with love. And though Miss Euphemia (Mia) Buchanan liked them all, love was simply not in the picture. But the accident was to change all that. The accident that had almost killed her and her brother... moreWhen I meet the man who will claim my heart, I think I will know him at once. They called her "The Unattainable." A regal beauty who had besotted half of London's elibible gentlemen with love. And though Miss Euphemia (Mia) Buchanan liked them all, love was simply not in the picture. But the accident was to change all that. The accident that had almost killed her and her brother. Suddenly Mia found herself convalescing at Dominer, the ancestral home of the infamous Garret Hawkhusrt, who, rumor had it, had murdered his wife and son--and for whom Mia had developed a dangerous tenderness. less

BETROTHED TO ONE MAN, IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER . . . Rachel Strand, a beautiful young Englishwoman, discovered a wounded stranger on the battlefield of Waterloo. Despite his wounds, the valiant young soldier saved her from looters - and possibly worse. Though engaged to a powerful and dangerous Frenchman who was secretly plotting against England, Rachel was drawn to the stranger. No one knew who he was. He had no memory of his past, his name, or his family... moreBETROTHED TO ONE MAN, IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER . . . Rachel Strand, a beautiful young Englishwoman, discovered a wounded stranger on the battlefield of Waterloo. Despite his wounds, the valiant young soldier saved her from looters - and possibly worse. Though engaged to a powerful and dangerous Frenchman who was secretly plotting against England, Rachel was drawn to the stranger. No one knew who he was. He had no memory of his past, his name, or his family. It was obvious, though, that he was a gentleman. It was also obvious, though, that he was a attracted to Rachel. But Rachel had promised herself to the Frenchman. Now the Frenchman holds her prisoner in his castle. She dare not think of escape - unless the stranger shows her the way... less

Deirdre had loved him since she was six years old. Now young Lord St. Clair was a soldier home from the wars with a scandalous tragedy trailing at his heels. She had to know if he was truly the man she once had loved, or the callous rake and murderer society now claim him to be. And so she deceived him--hid behind a gypsy's face and tried to snare him with a stranger's kiss...

The beautiful, high-spirited Lady Sophia Drayton had planned a clever revenge against the Marquis of Damon. For had he not conspired to send her beloved brother into the battle of Waterloo that had sent him home a cripple? Now, Sophia faced Damon on his own ground. In the thirteenth-century ghostly Priory he called home.Everything seemed strange... moreThe beautiful, high-spirited Lady Sophia Drayton had planned a clever revenge against the Marquis of Damon. For had he not conspired to send her beloved brother into the battle of Waterloo that had sent him home a cripple? Now, Sophia faced Damon on his own ground. In the thirteenth-century ghostly Priory he called home.Everything seemed strange. Why did Damon not ride or fence or engage in other gentlemanly pursuits? What was his connection with the depraved Cobra club? And what was behind the icy civility between Damon and his father? less

FORCED TO MARRY HER UNCLE FOR MONEY--IT WAS THE OUTSIDE OF ENOUGH. To foil her family's attempt to keep her considerable dowry in their coffers, Nanette disguised herself as an abigail and took to the road alone--that is, until she crossed the path of Sir Harry Redmond. That dashing gentleman raced in hot pursuit of the evil Frenchman who had embezzled the Redmond fortune in a counterfeit card game... moreFORCED TO MARRY HER UNCLE FOR MONEY--IT WAS THE OUTSIDE OF ENOUGH. To foil her family's attempt to keep her considerable dowry in their coffers, Nanette disguised herself as an abigail and took to the road alone--that is, until she crossed the path of Sir Harry Redmond. That dashing gentleman raced in hot pursuit of the evil Frenchman who had embezzled the Redmond fortune in a counterfeit card game. Sir Harry soon recognized Nanette's disguise as just that, and the young vagabonds found them selves falling in love. But the diabolical villain who had separated Harry from his family fortune had designs on Nanette as well. . . less

"I do love Devenish, Mama. He's the very dearest boy." Lovely Yolande Drummond has been promised to Alain Devenish since both were children. Her parents adore Dev and are counting on the match to unite their land with the neighboring Aspenhill. Any other young lady would be thrilled by the prospect of marrying the rakishly handsome Dev. And Yolande is fond of him. She just wishes he were less of a prankster. And more of a lover... more"I do love Devenish, Mama. He's the very dearest boy." Lovely Yolande Drummond has been promised to Alain Devenish since both were children. Her parents adore Dev and are counting on the match to unite their land with the neighboring Aspenhill. Any other young lady would be thrilled by the prospect of marrying the rakishly handsome Dev. And Yolande is fond of him. She just wishes he were less of a prankster. And more of a lover. Then she chances to meet Craig Winters, a rugged Canadian whose very glance quickens her heart. Of course, this complicates matters with Devenish-especially when Yolande discovers that Winters is Dev's cousin...and enemy. less

"VERY WELL. IF JUSTIN OFFERS MARRIAGE, I WILL ACCEPT." Forced to wed a man she despised, lovely Lisette Lindsay found herself alone on her wedding night. It was worse than the horrors she's imagined. Justin had left a note, of course, but Lisette was thrown into a rage of confusion and humiliation. What if her friends heard about this? She vowed she would get even. Exactly what she was going to do she did not know. There was always Garvey... more"VERY WELL. IF JUSTIN OFFERS MARRIAGE, I WILL ACCEPT." Forced to wed a man she despised, lovely Lisette Lindsay found herself alone on her wedding night. It was worse than the horrors she's imagined. Justin had left a note, of course, but Lisette was thrown into a rage of confusion and humiliation. What if her friends heard about this? She vowed she would get even. Exactly what she was going to do she did not know. There was always Garvey. He professed to be madly in love with her, and often begged her to run away with him. But Lisette was more of a wife than she knew. And Garvey was a source of danger that neither Lisette nor Justin anticipated. less

"'T'S ALMOST TWO YEARS NOW. I WILL NOT WALK IN TERROR OF MONSIEUR SANGUINET FOREVER" So says Miss Charity Strand, and, having escaped the clutches of the evil Frenchman, she is in no mood to endure the boorish behavior of arrogant Mitchell Redmond when he appears at Strand Hall. But when Claude Sanguinet puts his wicked plot into motion once again, Mr. Redmond must play Charity's erstwhile savior... more"'T'S ALMOST TWO YEARS NOW. I WILL NOT WALK IN TERROR OF MONSIEUR SANGUINET FOREVER" So says Miss Charity Strand, and, having escaped the clutches of the evil Frenchman, she is in no mood to endure the boorish behavior of arrogant Mitchell Redmond when he appears at Strand Hall. But when Claude Sanguinet puts his wicked plot into motion once again, Mr. Redmond must play Charity's erstwhile savior. What neither Charity nor Redmond fathoms is the, depth to which Sanguinet will plunge to wreak revenge-- or the depth of the feelings they are beginning to have for each other .... less

WAS SHE FALLING IN LOVE WITH A MAN WHO COULD ONLY BRING HER HEARTACHE? Susan Henley had inherited the Highperch Cottage legally--if somewhat notoriously--and no insufferable baron would cheat her out of the dear old place! She would fight Valentine Montclair with every weapon at hand. But would she resort to foul play? Angry as she was, she most certainly would not... moreWAS SHE FALLING IN LOVE WITH A MAN WHO COULD ONLY BRING HER HEARTACHE? Susan Henley had inherited the Highperch Cottage legally--if somewhat notoriously--and no insufferable baron would cheat her out of the dear old place! She would fight Valentine Montclair with every weapon at hand. But would she resort to foul play? Angry as she was, she most certainly would not. Someone, however, was trying to kill the proud, quick-tempered Montclair--who, by now, found himself completely enchanted by the spirited Susan and her delightful household--an attraction that could prove dangerous indeed . . . less

AN ABANDONED ESTATE, A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER, AND A LADY DRAWN IRRESISTIBLY TO INTRIGUE! As spirited as she is penniless, living sparingly on the dilapidated estate called Lanterns, Marietta Warrington is the backbone of a large family whose fortune has been gambled away. Then she becomes drawn to a devilishly attractive stranger with a notorious reputation. How could a man able to gaze into her eyes with such love be a liar . . moreAN ABANDONED ESTATE, A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER, AND A LADY DRAWN IRRESISTIBLY TO INTRIGUE! As spirited as she is penniless, living sparingly on the dilapidated estate called Lanterns, Marietta Warrington is the backbone of a large family whose fortune has been gambled away. Then she becomes drawn to a devilishly attractive stranger with a notorious reputation. How could a man able to gaze into her eyes with such love be a liar . . . even a murderer? The answer lies in a tangled web of mystery and danger, in a legacy of stolen treasure and family treachery, and in the truths that inhabit that most wondrous place: the human heart. . . . less

Though he had half the women in England at his feet, criminally handsome Alain Devenish had--at the ripe old age of thirty-three--eluded all the trappings of matrimony. Perhaps it was his devotion to his ward, Miss Josie Storm, the irresistible little minx he'd rescued from gypsy captors... moreThough he had half the women in England at his feet, criminally handsome Alain Devenish had--at the ripe old age of thirty-three--eluded all the trappings of matrimony. Perhaps it was his devotion to his ward, Miss Josie Storm, the irresistible little minx he'd rescued from gypsy captors. Who'd have guessed such a tragic waif would become such a beautiful lady? With suitors lined up offering for Josie's hand, "Don Juan" Devenish was suddenly feeling less like a parent and more like a jealous lover! A situation Miss Josie Storm found most agreeable indeed! less