NR 8 Historical Romance Novels 1990s 1st Printings

  This is a sampler collection of 8 Classic Historical Romance Paperback Novels.  Every book in this lot was released sometime during the 1990s, and is from the very first printings ever of the book.  Many, if not all or most, of these books have been out of print for years now.  This makes this collection extra special and collectible.  They represent a variety of popular authors, styles and settings, a veritable treasure trove for fans of this genre. 

  I have included each novel's title and author, plot summary, the location & era, or sub-genre of the story, the original copyright year & the publishing data of the book offered, as well as the book’s physical condition, so that you can bid with the confidence of knowing exactly what you will be getting.

  All of the books in this lot are in either excellent or very good condition.  A description of each category is listed below the titles.  The picture shown is of the actual books being offered for sale.  

  This is a wonderful opportunity to own some timeless & classic Historical Romance Novels from a past era.  Many, if not all, of these titles are out of print, and as such are hard to find.  Additionally, these are among the very first paperback editions ever printed.  Be sure to get your bid in quickly for these rare and highly collectible books for your own personal library, before someone else snatches them away. 

Defiant Hearts by Janelle Taylor ~ As the Civil War divides a nation, a man and a woman – enemies and lovers who can neither trust nor resist each other – seek their destiny in the shadow of passion, treachery and betrayal. ~ Civil War Era, Virginia & Arizona  ~ Copyright 1996 ~ Zebra Books, First Printing, February 1997 ~ Very Good Condition

Firebrand by Kathy Lynn Emerson ~ Today Ellen Allyn would be called a psychic, but in 17th century England and New England the label was witch. When Ellen fled London, only the adventurous Jamie Mainwaring accepted her uniqueness. Sailing to New England together formed lasting ties between them, and they faced the untamed new world both together and alone in search of the truth about their hearts. ~ Colonial North America ~ Copyright 1993 ~ Harper Paperbacks, First Printing, November 1993 ~ Excellent Condition

Kiley's Storm by Suzanne Elizabeth ~ Daniella Storm was a force to be reckoned with. Few residents of Shady Gulch, Colorado, could stand up to this strong-willed beauty. Then Dannie met her match in U. S. Marshal Jake Kiley, who was determined to restore law and order - even if it meant sending Dannie's father and brothers to jail, and sending the most captivating woman he'd ever met into a reckless fury. When the unshakable lawman was not swayed by her threats and pleading, Dannie resorted to wooing Jake with her irresistible charm. But as she came closer to winning him over, Dannie realized she was caught in her own game of seduction and had lost her heart in the bargain. ~ American West ~ Copyright 1994 ~ Harper Paperbacks, First Printing, February 1994 ~ Excellent Condition

Nevada Ecstasy by Lindsey Hanks ~ Until she rescued Sam Cassidy from the bullets of a corrupt sheriff, photographer Reilly Reynolds had lived a solitary life. But after saving the handsome gamble and nursing him back to the full bloom of health, thoughts of solitude were quickly banished; sharing a bedroom with Sam had awakened Reilly to life's delicious pleasures and she no longer wanted to experience life only through her camera. ~ American West ~ Copyright 1992 ~ Zebra Books, First Printing, October 1992 ~ Very Good Condition

Rainbow's End by Rebecca Brandewyne ~ No one ever tamed Josselyn "Red" O'Rourke. . .  Not her hard-drinking miner father -- Da; not the convent nuns who raised her; and certainly not that unmannered, unforgivably rude, undeniably handsome ruffian named Durango.  Josselyn traveled all the way from Boston to Central City, Colorado, to claim her half of the Rainbow's End Mine -- and to find the dirty scoundrel who murdered her Da. But Durango offered an even more dangerous challenge. And when he assailed her lips with kisses, he dared her to become a woman fighting to redeem his love and his soul. . . treasures far more precious than gold. . . ~ American West, 1800-1890 ~ Copyright 1991 ~ Warner Books Edition, First Printing, November 1991 ~ Excellent Condition

Silver Thorns by Amanda Harte ~ AMID THE FIRE AND FURY OF MEDIEVAL FRANCE,  He is called the Silver Knight – a magnificent warrior who returns from the Albigensian Crusades in glory and triumph to wed a woman he's never seen. . .  HE WOULD DEFEND THEIR LOVE TO THEIR LAST BREATH. . .  Within the stone walls of Mirail Castle, she dreams of a courtly lover who will woo and win her: But the stranger who arrives is an arrogant, battle-scarred knight.  As the trumpets of battle sound, a man and a woman betrothed since birth become engaged in a passionate war of wills. Marguerite de Mirail sees this unyielding knight-errant as her enemy; Alain de Jarnac sees his exquisite bride as someone he must tame--and bed. Now, in a land of ancient hatreds and darkest treachery, death could await them both... unless a wary knight learns the art of love--and a willful lady surrenders not just her pride, but her heart. ~ Medieval ~ Copyright 1996 ~ Pinnacle Books, First Printing, September 1996 ~ Very Good Condition

Sinful by Marti Jones ~ WILD.  A former Pinkerton detective, Ramsey Kellogg's fondness for vice is as well known as his investigative skills. So when the barkeep of the local saloon hires him to stop a hotheaded temperance worker from harassing his patrons, Ram welcomes the chance to put the beautiful Bible-thumper in her place.  WICKED.  Hannah Sullivan is incensed-and reluctantly intrigued-by the handsome private eye. Ram's notorious ways call to mind the shameful past she left behind. And yet, his seductive eyes and muscular body make her crave the feel of his embrace.  SINFUL.  When her life is threatened by someone intent on ending her mission, Hannah suddenly finds herself seeking safety in the arms of this whiskey-loving man. But even in the face of danger, she refuses to give up her cause, making Ram determined to protect the sensuous woman who has enflamed his desire and captured his heart. ~ Copyright 1999 ~ American West ~ Zebra Books, First Printing, August 1999 ~ Excellent Condition

Swept Away by Phoebe Conn ~ ESCAPE TO LOVE.  When Virginia belle Eden Sinclair flees the South and the horrors of Civil War to seek a new life abroad, she meets two men. One offers protection and wealth beyond compare. The other--dangerously seductive Raven Blade--awakens a desperate desire that brands Eden's heart even as he draws her closer toward a wild and turbulent destiny. . . ~ American Civil War, 1861-1865 ~ Copyright 1994 ~ Zebra Books, First Printing, March 1994 ~ Excellent Condition

  Excellent Condition ~ The book has been well treated and cared for over the years.  There is a minimal, if any, amount of shelf wear or creasing on either the book’s covers or spine.  Inside the pages are clean and free of writing, bookseller stamps, price tags or inscriptions.  There is little to no yellowing or aging of the book’s pages.  The glue binding the pages to the books cover is intact and holding well, with no missing pages.

  Very Good Condition ~ There may be a small amount of shelf wear and/or creasing on the book's cover and spine.  Inside the pages themselves are clean and unmarked, though there may be initials, a name, a price or bookseller's stamp on the inside covers/first blank page of the book.  The pages may show some sign of aging or yellowing, but not much, or is at least consistent.  The glue binding the pages together is intact, with no missing pages.  There may be some loosening from the cover itself, though not necessarily.   

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