Bøger af Deborah Hale

A second chance to say yes? Sir Brandon Calvert spent the past four years trying to forget the beautiful debutante who rejected his marriage proposal. Just when he thinks he has finally succeeded, a fateful snowstorm strands him in the company of Lady Cassandra Whitney. Now Brandon must confront the past and the dangerous attraction her nearness threatens to revive! The last person Cassandra expected to encounter on a snowy road to Bath is the man she never succeeded in banishing from her heart. Her reasons for refusing Sir Brandon's proposal are not what he believes. But how can she reveal the truth without exposing shameful family secrets? In the depths of a Regency winter, warm affections are rekindled. But can the flame of true love burn bright enough to light the way for two lost hearts to find one another again?

Entangled with Twins!Scandal is afoot when a match-making countess invites three eligible heiresses and three cash-strapped noblemen to her holiday house party!Shy, sensible Lily Crawford fears her vivacious twin sister will wed a fortune-hunting aristocrat, who might bankrupt their late father's business and leave them penniless. Lily urges Iris to consider her devoted admirer Captain Aaron Turner, who won an invitation to the party in a high-stakes card game. The captain is reliable, resourceful and ruggedly handsome, but Iris has her heart set on being a titled lady, not the wife of disreputable privateer.Having made his fortune on the high seas, Aaron Turner is now ready to settle down and gain social acceptance by winning the beautiful, sought-after Iris Crawford. After she rebuffs his advances, Aaron enlists her sister to help him woo the reluctant heiress. As Lily gets to know the captain, she grows increasingly certain that he is the perfect man...for her sister.When Iris falls ill, Lily takes her sister's place at the party to give Aaron Turner the proper encouragement. But she soon finds herself falling in love with the dashing captain who is determined to marry her sister. If Lily's masquerade is uncovered, the scandal could ruin three futures and break more than one heart. Can she find the courage to step out of her sister's shadow to claim the man of her dreams?Scandal Takes a Holiday is a prequel to The Bachelors of Bruton Street series. When Jack Warwick and his rakish friends discover an infant abandoned in front of their Mayfair townhouse, their carefree bachelor existence is turned upside down! As the Bachelors of Bruton Street try to find out which one of them is Baby Sarah's father, a Christmas house party in Surrey seems to hold the key and scandal is only a tryst away!Prequel - Scandal Takes a HolidayBook 1 - Scandal on His DoorstepBook 2 - Scandal in His ArmsBook 3 - Scandal Comes to TownScandal Takes a Holiday is also part of a multi-author series of Regency historical romances A Most Peculiar Season. The year is 1811 and the Prince of Wales has finally been declared Regent to rule in place of his incapacitated father. But that is not the most peculiar thing about this London Season... An audacious thief is lifting jewels from under the very noses of their aristocratic owners. Some suspect The Mayfair Shadow may be a member of the ton! An infant is abandoned on the doorstep of three notorious rakes - but which one is the father? Are a series of gruesome murders at Vauxhall connected to the exiled royal house of Moldavia? A perfect young lady, betrothed to England's most eligible earl, vanishes from a ball on the eve of her wedding. And what about rumors of a virile Viking warrior in the Prince Regent's court? Enjoy this entertaining Regency series created by a group of award-winning and bestselling historical romance authors!Deborah Hale is the author of more than thirty books that have been translated into many languages and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. A Golden Heart(R) winner and RITA(R) finalist, Deborah writes historical romance, inspirational romance, biographical fiction and otherworld fantasy. She and her family live in Nova Scotia, Canada, between the historic garrison city of Halifax and the romantic, picturesque Annapolis Valley.

Their time has come! Having awakened the Waiting King, Maura Woodbury thinks her duty to her country is fulfilled. But she finds her task has only begun. Her brave, beloved consort is not all-powerful, as she'd hoped. Maura must journey deep into the heart of Hanish power, in search of a powerful artifact that could secure her country's freedom. This new quest is fraught with danger, not only to Maura's life and cause, but to her belief in herself and her destiny. Queen's Quest Series: Book 1 - The Wizard's Ward Book 2 - The Waiting King Book 3 - The Destined Queen Book 4 - The Fugitive's Fate (Prequel Novella) These books contain no graphic violence or physical intimacy. They are suitable for teens as well as more mature readers. Used print copies of the previous edition may not be suitable for younger readers. Within days of hearing that her publisher was planning to launch a new fantasy imprint, Deborah Hale called her editor and submitted a proposal. Fantasy novels had first inspired her to become a writer. Deborah was delighted to be offered a contract for two connected books and thrilled to be the first Harlequin author to write for the Luna imprint! When Deborah regained the publishing rights to those books she revised the stories into a more conventional fantasy trilogy which she hopes will appeal to an even wider audience.

Her time has come... The once-peaceful land of Embria now suffers under the occupation of cruel conquerors. Enchantress Maura Woodbury has spent her young life trying to avoid their notice at all costs. Until her wizard guardian reveals that she has been chosen to seek and waken a legendary warrior who is destined to free their people. First she must procure an ancient map which will reveal The Waiting King's resting place. Since Maura's journey will lead her into dangerous territory, she is forced to accept a magic-wary outlaw as her escort. But can she trust a man like Rath Talward...or will he prove an even greater threat to her quest? Queen's Quest Trilogy: Book 1 - The Wizard's WardBook 2 - The Waiting KingBook 3 - The Destined QueenPrequel/Additional Content - The Fugitive's Fate These books contain no graphic violence or physical intimacy. They are suitable for teens as well as more mature readers. Within days of hearing that her publisher was planning to launch a new fantasy imprint, Deborah Hale called her editor and submitted a proposal. Classic fantasy novels set in Middle Earth, Earthsea and Prydain had first inspired her to become a writer. Deborah was delighted to be offered a contract for two connected books and thrilled to be the first Harlequin author to write for the Luna imprint! Recently Deborah regained the publishing rights to those books and has revised the stories into a trilogy that she hopes will appeal to an even wider audience.

Governess turned matchmaker! The time has come for strong-willed Evangeline Fairfax to leave her position as governess to the Chase children so she can oversee the founding of a new charity school. But the children's father, mill-owner Jasper Chase has made no effort to hire a replacement. Evangeline decides to take matters into her own hands by finding her employer a wife. Jasper is livid when he discovers Evangeline has organized a house party and invited several eligible young women. Vexed as he is with her meddling, Jasper finds himself enjoying the party and suddenly aware of Evangeline's beauty and charm. He agrees to cooperate with her matchmaking efforts if she will give him lessons in courting. Evangeline's opinion of her employer changes entirely when she overhears the guests discussing his business - a bold initiative to prove that he can make a profit while providing his workers a decent life. Knowing how hard he works for such an admirable cause makes Evangeline appreciate what a dynamic, intelligent and ruggedly attractive man Jasper is. As his courting lessons progress, Evangeline begins to doubt that any of the other ladies will make Jasper and his children the kind of wife and mother they deserve. Jasper concludes there is only one woman he wants to marry, but how can he ask Evangeline to give up a mission in life that means as much to her as his does to him?

What can Nikki do to make her mother happy again?Will the storm in Nikki and her mother's life ever end?Does God hear her prayers?When will the rainbow come? To Parents, Teachers, and Counselors:I wrote this book to encourage children to tell a teacher, counselor, or minister if they are hurt, or feel unsafe in their home.I also wanted children to learn about depression and discuss it with an adult after reading the book. Sometimes family members don't feel comfortable getting counseling for different reasons. I wrote the story to show that prayer and counseling can help family members heal.