Paula Marshall

A black sheep meets his match when he inherits his brother's bride in this Tudor-era romance set during a rebellion against Queen Elizabeth I.Martin Chancellor, the blackest sheep of a disreputable family, is now the sole heir to the estates—and to his brother's promised bride! Martin's reluctance to marry fades when he sees Lady Kate Wyville, but he has no idea that she possesses a free and wily spirit to match his own. Love, trust, and family loyalty all come into question as the Essex rebellion gathers pace against the Queen. . . .

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Published: 2004

The Astrologer's Daughter

Bedding a lady…for his own gain!Sir Christopher Carlyon yearned to leave the dissipation of court, to have again the settled life he knew before the war. The only way was to accept a disgraceful bet from the Duke of Buckingham. If he could bed the astrologer's daughter, Celia Antiquis, the duke would give him the manor of Latter.When he met Celia she confounded all of Kit's expectations. She truly was the chaste woman of her repute, but also so very alluring! To seduce her would be a pleasure indeed, but how could Kit ruin her for his own gain?

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Published: 1994

Rinaldi's Revenge

Paula Marshall

Passionate ConquestDuchess Elena de Carisenda fears her small but wealthy duchy will be taken from her by force. Her only chance for survival is to hire an army to protect her and her people—and mercenary Marco Rinaldi is the best soldier money can buy.Marco pledges to fight off all invaders, but one look at the beautiful duchess and he insists he'll pose even more of a threat if he and Elena wed. Strong and commanding, he awakes the sensual woman deep inside her, but soon it is apparent he harbors a dark secret. Is their marriage part of a plan for revenge?

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Published: 2002

Major Chancellor's Mission

Paula Marshall

More than a simple tutor...Major Richard Chancellor had been on some difficult assignments, but posing as a tutor to a respectable family had to be the most challenging. His task was to expose a traitor, but his instant awareness of Miss Pandora Compton, chatelaine of the estate, made the subterfuge increasingly difficult.While Major Richard Chancellor was a very eligible parti, mild and scholarly Mr. Edward Ritchie, the tutor, was not. Although Pandora did seem to show a marked predilection for his company. How would she react when she learned of his deception?

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Published: 2001

Lord Hadleigh's Rebellion

Paula Marshall

Russell Chancellor, Lord Hadleigh, found the love of his life over a decade ago, but she was forced to marry elsewhere. When a chance meeting at a house party unites him with Mary Wardour once more, both realize that the feelings between them have never died.Mary is now a widow and free to marry. Russell needs to marry or forgo his inheritance. But they have to discover the truth behind the secrets and betrayals that drove them apart before they can hope to find future happiness together.

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Published: 2001

Miss Jesmond's Heir

Paula Marshall

UNCOVERING SECRETSInspecting the property recently inherited from his great-aunt, Jess Fitzroy found a youth and two children playing cricket on his grounds.The "youth" was the widowed Mrs. Georgina Herron, but, in behaving like a stern papa, he infuriated her before he and she could come to terms.Jess didn't think of Georgie as suitable parti, until he learned the truth behind the facade she—and others!—presented to the world....

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Published: 2013

The Beckoning Dream

Paula Marshall

Pretend marriage...real danger!The only way actress Catherine Wood could ensure her brother's release from jail was to accompany "Tom Trenchard" to Holland on a spying mission, while pretending to be his wife! With his roguish charm Tom made no bones about wanting Catherine in his bed—after all, she was an actress. But Catherine was determined to hold him at bay no matter how appealing he was. As they traveled into danger and depended upon one another, their attraction turned to love, and then misunderstanding. Would an eleventh-hour race against death finally make this "pretend" couple reveal the truth about their love?

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Published: 2013

The Deserted Bride

Paula Marshall

Bess was a girl when she first saw her husband on their wedding day. Andrew, Earl of Exford, left after the ceremony, and as Bess blossomed into a lovely woman, she reveled in the freedom afforded by her absent spouse. Yet she knew the day would come when she would come face-to-face with her long-estranged husband.…On the day of his return, Drew found himself speechless at his wife's heart-stopping beauty and charm. Could it be that this once awkward girl was the bride he had deserted so long ago? Furthermore, could she ever forgive his cruel neglect and return his love?

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Published: 2013

The Wolfe's Mate

Paula Marshall

MISTAKEN IDENTITYUnbeknownst to Miss Susanna Beverly, her stepfather had cheated her out of her rightful inheritance. Thus she was forced to become the companion of Miss Amelia Western, who was betrothed to Viscount Darlington. Who would have guessed she'd be mistaken for Amelia and kidnapped by Mr. Ben Wolfe's henchmen!Ben's intentions were honorable. He did at least intend to marry Amelia. But his real aim was revenge upon Darlington's family.Kidnapping the wrong woman upset all his plans, but as Ben got to know the forthright Susanna, he couldn't really admit to being sorry....

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Published: 2013

The Dollar Prince's Wife

Paula Marshall

From shy girl to assured beautyGauche, unloved Lady Dinah Freville finds a champion in Cobie Grant. They share the taint of illegitimacy, which the rich and handsome Cobie has overcome. And he is equally determined to see Dinah blossom.Tricking Dinah's feckless half-brother into allowing them to marry, Cobie then sends his wife to Paris to be groomed. The lady who returns is a beautiful, assured woman. But he's already made it clear to her that he'll never fall in love....

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Published: 2001

An Unconventional Heiress

Paula Marshall

The Lady and the ConvictSociety heiress Sarah Langley came to Australia to get away from her stifling English home. But she didn't expect to mix with transported criminals like the duplicitous Tom Dilhorne and the infuriating, intense Alan Kerr.An unjustly disgraced doctor, Alan Kerr spent all his energy helping Sydney's poor. He had no time to waste on silly society women like Sarah Langley. But his feelings changed when he learned more about the caring beauty. And from their unlikely friendship, a forbidden passion started to grow....

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Published: 2012

His One Woman

Paula Marshall

Civil war in a nation...and in a family!Jack Dilhorne was in Washington, D.C., on business just as war was being declared between the North and South. It was not the best of times to meet someone as intriguing as Marietta Hope.Marietta's reputation preceded her: Jack expected her to be an embittered old maid. He was delightfully surprised to find her a bright, witty and goodlooking woman. But as Jack and Marietta grew closer their love came under threat from war...and from an enemy much closer to home!

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Published: 2000

The Devil and Drusilla

Paula Marshall

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Published: 1998

Prince of Secrets

Paula Marshall

What was he keeping from her?Cobie Grant made a quixotic marriage to save Lady Dinah Freville from her unkind relatives. Now he thinks he can enjoy the benefits of married life without involving his feelings. But somehow he's finding it harder and harder to hold Dinah at arm's length--especially since she has become a beautiful, assured woman.Dinah, loving Cobie deeply, fully intends to do whatever is necessary to win his love. A task made even more difficult when she discovers he is leading a secret life...

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Published: 2001

A Strange Likeness

Paula Marshall

FAMILY SECRETSSomething had gone wrong with the London end of the Dilhorne business empire, and Alan had been sent to England to make things right. But almost immediately after his arrival Alan met Ned Hatton, and to his total astonishment found that they were almost identical. It wasn't until he met Ned's sister, Eleanor, and learned more of their family background that he realized the likeness was more than a coincidence. The trouble was, as he grew to love Eleanor, the family secret could sweep away any hope he had of a lifetime with his true love.

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Published: 2000