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Timeless Passion: 10 Historical Romances To Savor
Get lost in these ten sweeping tales of passion and love as distinguished noblemen, strong US marshals, dashing pirates, and sexy Scottish lairds whisk you away to other lands. There’s always time to curl up with one of these enchanting heroes from the past.
One Moment's Pleasure: Rue Allyn
California's Gold Rush sets the scene for a Boston socialite determined to find her runaway sister, and the man who insists she can’t.
Second Chance: Linda Kepner
An interpreter in the 1960s finds there's more than meets the eye with the tobacco millionaire who hired her.
Rhianna: Amanda L.V. Shalaby
When Rhianna's engagement to a French count is interrupted, will they find their way back to each other?
Katie's Hero: Cody Young
A World War II veteran returns home to his English countryside in a wheelchair. Has his injury paralyzed his chance at love?
The Heart You Own: Diane R. Jewkes
Kara's father sold their New Mexico ranch to a partner. Can she resist the new Scotsman's charms long enough to get it back?
Melinda Heads West: Robyn Corum
Stranded in the Wild West, Melinda must decide which of her two rescuers holds her heart.
Charming the Chieftain: Deanie Roman
A pagan English lady finds herself prisoner in the Scottish Lowlands, a move that could free her to find real love.
Through Gypsy Eyes: Killarney Sheffield
A blind lady must determine which of the men pursuing her hand has her best interests at heart.
Nightingale: Sharon Ervin
A lost stallion leads Jessica to find its missing rider, who turns out to be the Duke of Fornay. Can he find a way to forget the spunky lass?
Beyond Innocence: Joanna Lloyd
Wrongly imprisoned and sentenced to life on the penal colony of New South Wales, Australia, Electra Shipley is determined to survive these hardships and clear her name. Salvation comes in a surprising form when colonist William Radcliffe proposes a marriage of convenience.
Sensuality Level: Sensual
One Moment's Pleasure: Rue Allyn
California's Gold Rush sets the scene for a Boston socialite determined to find her runaway sister, and the man who insists she can’t.
Second Chance: Linda Kepner
An interpreter in the 1960s finds there's more than meets the eye with the tobacco millionaire who hired her.
Rhianna: Amanda L.V. Shalaby
When Rhianna's engagement to a French count is interrupted, will they find their way back to each other?
Katie's Hero: Cody Young
A World War II veteran returns home to his English countryside in a wheelchair. Has his injury paralyzed his chance at love?
The Heart You Own: Diane R. Jewkes
Kara's father sold their New Mexico ranch to a partner. Can she resist the new Scotsman's charms long enough to get it back?
Melinda Heads West: Robyn Corum
Stranded in the Wild West, Melinda must decide which of her two rescuers holds her heart.
Charming the Chieftain: Deanie Roman
A pagan English lady finds herself prisoner in the Scottish Lowlands, a move that could free her to find real love.
Through Gypsy Eyes: Killarney Sheffield
A blind lady must determine which of the men pursuing her hand has her best interests at heart.
Nightingale: Sharon Ervin
A lost stallion leads Jessica to find its missing rider, who turns out to be the Duke of Fornay. Can he find a way to forget the spunky lass?
Beyond Innocence: Joanna Lloyd
Wrongly imprisoned and sentenced to life on the penal colony of New South Wales, Australia, Electra Shipley is determined to survive these hardships and clear her name. Salvation comes in a surprising form when colonist William Radcliffe proposes a marriage of convenience.
Sensuality Level: Sensual
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First published October 13, 2014
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Rue Allyn
55 books109 followersAward winning romance author, Rue Allyn has a life long passion for happy ever after. She lives south of the border with her husband of more than forty years and their cat, Tonto. She has two sons and is a proud veteran of the US Navy. She writes heart melting romance in all sub-genres, but her favorite is historical romance, especially medieval. Subscribe to Rue’s News where you may learn more about Rue and receive a FREE download. https://www.rueallyn.com/subscriber-e...
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December 16, 2014
Most of the stories were quick reads, and enjoyable. I found a few new favorite authors. It is on sale now so it's the perfect buy for Christmas.
April 19, 2015
Just a super read!
The many twists and plots were well worth the wait for the happy ever after.
Everyone who loves romances will love these.
The many twists and plots were well worth the wait for the happy ever after.
Everyone who loves romances will love these.
January 22, 2022
#1 One Moment's Pleasure
A niave young woman tries to find her missing sister, In a rambunctious San Francisco, however, her sheltered life in Boston really didn't equip her for what she encounters.
Luckily, Dutch, a local business man, had encountered her on her arrival, and her first mishap. As fate would have it, he became the hero of the hour, that would both aid and rescue her.
#2 Second Chance
This is set when female professors were almost unheard of, so for our main character to be mere months away from achieving her doctorate, says a lot for fortitude and ambitious attitude. Yes, having a Sergeant Major as a brother, may have contributed to her 'take no prisoners' approach.
So, to be asked as a translator to a visitor to a Tobacco Conference, held by the University, was part of her under graduate job situation.
However, she wasn't prepared for what was to be the outcome to this assignment.
#3 Brianna
Sent away at the age of 9 to France, for education, Rhianna could not understand her parents neglect of her. No visits or very little communication, caused her best friend's family to take her in and treat her as one of their own.
Then, a rider arrives, and her world is never the same.
Yeah, intriguing and interesting, with drama and intrigue. An excellent read!
#4 Kate's Hero
They encountered each other on a day London was being bombarded by Hitler's bombs.
He, in fact, saved her, but could not linger, as duty called.
Then, they end up supervising children transferred from London to an area around his country home.
However, they were now two different people, the war and life having caused trauma in both of them.
This is a book of healing and forgiveness, of learning to forget the problems of the past, and look forward to the future.
Definitely, a great story!!
#5 The Heart You Own
We're on a ranch in the New Mexico region, circa 1898. The ranch owner has agreed to go into partnership with a Scottish Lord.
However, the two men haven't as yet met, and the owner's daughter is just finding out about the new arrangements, and is not at all happy.
Yeah, it's laid the situation out clearly in the first chapter.
I won't spoil your reading pleasure any further, other to say it's interesting, although in some cases a little foreseeable.
I love the two main characters, definitely chemistry coming off the pages.
#6 Melinda Heads West
She was on a trip to recover a deed, for mother. She was the only one that could go, although traveling alone was not the done thing! However, there was little choice, so her mother relented and off she went.
Okay, if I tell you more, I will corrupt a very good story.
#7 Charming the Chieftain
Her father had traded her hand ,to enable him to keep his lifestyle.
However, her bethrothed was a man than relished inflicting pain on another.
So, she ran, luckily into the arms of the one sent to recover her and bring her to her aunt in Scotland.
After her life up until then, it was hard to trust the warrior that was bent on evading the English, without a care to her needs.
Okay, perhaps TMI, but this really is just the start of this tale.
It's worth reading the author's rendition, to get the true picture.
#8 Through Gypsy Eyes
He was appointed by the king to put her late father's affairs in order and see that she wed, and happy.
However, because of lack of information, he started on the back foot, and found it hard to gain his balance with her.
She on the hand found it extremely hard to know who to trust, especially when he proved things were not what she believed.
It's a dramatic and suspense filled tale, one that has a number of twists and turns. However, it is definitely a very good read.
#9 Nightingale
A Cinderella story, in some respects, having a scullery maid become an important person in a Regency age tale.
Yes, a story with drama, intrigue and two characters that just bounce off each other.
Yeah, if I could give more stars for this one, I would!
#10 Beyond Innocence
A book detailing the treatment of woman and in particular the transportation of convicted woman to Sydney Town, and what then could happen to them.
Yes, it follows the plight of one young woman, brought up in gentle society, being thrown to the wolves, so to speak, by a malicious and greedy uncle.
Yes, a magnificent tale, with drama, romance and a creative historical aspect.
A niave young woman tries to find her missing sister, In a rambunctious San Francisco, however, her sheltered life in Boston really didn't equip her for what she encounters.
Luckily, Dutch, a local business man, had encountered her on her arrival, and her first mishap. As fate would have it, he became the hero of the hour, that would both aid and rescue her.
#2 Second Chance
This is set when female professors were almost unheard of, so for our main character to be mere months away from achieving her doctorate, says a lot for fortitude and ambitious attitude. Yes, having a Sergeant Major as a brother, may have contributed to her 'take no prisoners' approach.
So, to be asked as a translator to a visitor to a Tobacco Conference, held by the University, was part of her under graduate job situation.
However, she wasn't prepared for what was to be the outcome to this assignment.
#3 Brianna
Sent away at the age of 9 to France, for education, Rhianna could not understand her parents neglect of her. No visits or very little communication, caused her best friend's family to take her in and treat her as one of their own.
Then, a rider arrives, and her world is never the same.
Yeah, intriguing and interesting, with drama and intrigue. An excellent read!
#4 Kate's Hero
They encountered each other on a day London was being bombarded by Hitler's bombs.
He, in fact, saved her, but could not linger, as duty called.
Then, they end up supervising children transferred from London to an area around his country home.
However, they were now two different people, the war and life having caused trauma in both of them.
This is a book of healing and forgiveness, of learning to forget the problems of the past, and look forward to the future.
Definitely, a great story!!
#5 The Heart You Own
We're on a ranch in the New Mexico region, circa 1898. The ranch owner has agreed to go into partnership with a Scottish Lord.
However, the two men haven't as yet met, and the owner's daughter is just finding out about the new arrangements, and is not at all happy.
Yeah, it's laid the situation out clearly in the first chapter.
I won't spoil your reading pleasure any further, other to say it's interesting, although in some cases a little foreseeable.
I love the two main characters, definitely chemistry coming off the pages.
#6 Melinda Heads West
She was on a trip to recover a deed, for mother. She was the only one that could go, although traveling alone was not the done thing! However, there was little choice, so her mother relented and off she went.
Okay, if I tell you more, I will corrupt a very good story.
#7 Charming the Chieftain
Her father had traded her hand ,to enable him to keep his lifestyle.
However, her bethrothed was a man than relished inflicting pain on another.
So, she ran, luckily into the arms of the one sent to recover her and bring her to her aunt in Scotland.
After her life up until then, it was hard to trust the warrior that was bent on evading the English, without a care to her needs.
Okay, perhaps TMI, but this really is just the start of this tale.
It's worth reading the author's rendition, to get the true picture.
#8 Through Gypsy Eyes
He was appointed by the king to put her late father's affairs in order and see that she wed, and happy.
However, because of lack of information, he started on the back foot, and found it hard to gain his balance with her.
She on the hand found it extremely hard to know who to trust, especially when he proved things were not what she believed.
It's a dramatic and suspense filled tale, one that has a number of twists and turns. However, it is definitely a very good read.
#9 Nightingale
A Cinderella story, in some respects, having a scullery maid become an important person in a Regency age tale.
Yes, a story with drama, intrigue and two characters that just bounce off each other.
Yeah, if I could give more stars for this one, I would!
#10 Beyond Innocence
A book detailing the treatment of woman and in particular the transportation of convicted woman to Sydney Town, and what then could happen to them.
Yes, it follows the plight of one young woman, brought up in gentle society, being thrown to the wolves, so to speak, by a malicious and greedy uncle.
Yes, a magnificent tale, with drama, romance and a creative historical aspect.
September 17, 2015
I really enjoyed this set of 10 Historical Romances.It was a nice variety of Historical times and places. Also this introduced a lot of new authors for me. It had medevial to Scottish, from English victorian to the wild west. Altogether, I was very pleased with this set.
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