Blackthorne Series by Shirl Henke

THE REBEL – Quintin Blackthorne defies his king and is taught by his brutal father to mistrust all women…until he weds a strong-willed beauty who ignites his heart with a desire he cannot deny. THE ROGUE – Part Indian, part white, and all trouble, Devon Blackthorne enjoys all women, but would be bound to none…until an English noblewoman lures him into a reckless and forbidden passion. THE BLACKTHORNE MEN—Cousins by blood but brothers of the heart, one is a patriot, the other a loyalist... moreTHE REBEL – Quintin Blackthorne defies his king and is taught by his brutal father to mistrust all women…until he weds a strong-willed beauty who ignites his heart with a desire he cannot deny. THE ROGUE – Part Indian, part white, and all trouble, Devon Blackthorne enjoys all women, but would be bound to none…until an English noblewoman lures him into a reckless and forbidden passion. THE BLACKTHORNE MEN—Cousins by blood but brothers of the heart, one is a patriot, the other a loyalist. As the Revolutionary War ravages the South, they are fated to be enemies…until Madelyne and Lady Barbara teach them that love can overcome even the fortunes of war. less

Jocelyn Woodbridge cares nothing for the vanities of Regency London. Although the niece of an earl, she prefers tending the sick and reforming the fallen. Called a "Holy Hannah" by the ton , Joss is content with her life until the day a handsome, golden man rescues her from an angry mob. When she looks at his face, she knows he must be an angel. Tall, gawky Joss falls secretly in love with a man whose love she may never possess. Alexander Blackthorne is no angel... moreJocelyn Woodbridge cares nothing for the vanities of Regency London. Although the niece of an earl, she prefers tending the sick and reforming the fallen. Called a "Holy Hannah" by the ton , Joss is content with her life until the day a handsome, golden man rescues her from an angry mob. When she looks at his face, she knows he must be an angel. Tall, gawky Joss falls secretly in love with a man whose love she may never possess. Alexander Blackthorne is no angel. Part American Indian and the son of an English aristocrat, he arrives in London to enjoy its taverns and trollops, not to mend his reckless ways. Alex has always placed women in one of two categories: beloved family members or sexual diversions. But kind and keen-witted Joss is unique. She becomes his friend...until a marriage of convenience between them changes everything. Joss will need more than prayer to make a loving husband of her... WICKED ANGEL. less

A FREE-SPIRITED WOMAN Allowed to run wild in the Georgia backwoods with her brothers and Creek Indian cousins, Beth Blackthorne has no desire to do her duty as daughter of a wealthy planter by making a suitable marriage. She prefers honing her skills with a paint brush to flirting with eligible bachelors. Mentored by a wealthy Italian noblewoman, she pursues her dream in Naples’ glamorous art colony... moreA FREE-SPIRITED WOMAN Allowed to run wild in the Georgia backwoods with her brothers and Creek Indian cousins, Beth Blackthorne has no desire to do her duty as daughter of a wealthy planter by making a suitable marriage. She prefers honing her skills with a paint brush to flirting with eligible bachelors. Mentored by a wealthy Italian noblewoman, she pursues her dream in Naples’ glamorous art colony. A MAN BOUND BY DUTY Second son of an earl, Derrick Jamison appears to be just another charming English wastrel, basking under the warm Neapolitan sun. Not even his family, who have disowned him, know he is a spy sent to watch the exiled Napoleon. Although strongly attracted to the notorious American artist, Derrick must leave Beth behind to warn the Duke of Wellington when the emperor escapes from Elba. PRISONERS OF DESIRE After they are reunited, Beth’s father arrives, demanding that Derrick marry Beth. Understand his duty, he agrees to the forced match. Just as they begin to discover love, he inherits his deceased brother’s title. In Regency London, Derrick’s scandalous American wife feels trapped in a gilded cage. Intent on restoring his family’s honor, Derrick fears Beth will never be a proper countess. Lovers by night, antagonists by day, they are caught between duty and desire until a treacherous enemy sets a far more dangerous trap where their love is put to the ultimate test. less