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THE COURTESAN
After surviving Waterloo, Captain Jack Carrington
returns home to take up his family duties and find
himself a wife. Until he encounters Lady Belle, the most
beautiful and celebrated courtesan in all of London.
After the death of her long-term protector, Belle
intends to spurn the entreaties of her London admirers
and retreat to her country manor. Then a fencing match
gone wrong with the arresting Jack Carrington upsets all
her careful plans.
Who is the mysterious Belle? A jaded Cyprian seeking a
new protector? A kind friend who helps those in need? A
mistress of sensual delight who can lead a man into
irredeemable folly? Though Belle is a woman Jack can
neither afford to keep nor dare to marry, he is willing
to risk everything to find out.
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HQN Books - December, 2005 - ISBN
0-373-77082-0
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"With its intelligent, compelling characters, this is a very
well-written, emotional and intensely charged read.”
— Joan Hammond,
Romantic Times Magazine
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Romantic Times
Top Pick!
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“Incredible! I will
keep this book on my shelf and read it again.”
— Romance Book Café
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“Reading THE COURTESAN reminded me
why Julia Justiss is on my auto-buy list.
Justiss writes emotionally intense
characters who have real conflicts and
obstacles to overcome…If you like Tortured
Heroines and Nice Guy Heroes, this a book
for you!”
— Cheryl Sneed, All About Romance
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"The Three Gifts"
in Christmas Keepsakes
Out of compassion, widowed Edwina Denby agrees to marry mortally wounded Lieutenant Miles Hampden, Viscount Hampden, so he may keep the guardianship of his dependent female relations and some of their assets out of the hands of the venal cousin who stands to inherit his estate. But when Miles unexpectedly survives, they must decide what to do about their midnight marriage of convenience...
HQN Books - October, 2005 - ISBN
0-373-77094-4
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“Edwina is a delightful
combination of maturity, generosity, and
vulnerability…Let The Three Gifts give your
emotions a ride and a tug on your
heartstrings with its tender love story."
— Jane Bowers, Romance
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WICKED WAGER
Wealthy Jenna Fairchild’s brave husband died at Waterloo, while Anthony Nelthorpe, the scoundrel she rescued from the battlefield, lives on. Now Tony issues a shocking challenge to the woman he once tried to coerce into marriage and has never forgotten: in honor of all the heroes who fell, let Jenna try to reform the character of the rogue she saved...before he can seduce her.
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Harlequin Books -
November, 2003 -
ISBN: 0-373-83591-4
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"This expanded Regency with its unusual situation, unique true-to-period characters, intrigue and up-to-snuff action makes for very enjoyable reading."
4 Stars —Gerry Benninger, Romantic Times |
"Romance, intrigue, backstabbing among the upper crust of London society, this book has everything lovers of Harlequin romances live for!"
—Tish Glasson, Old Book Barn and The Best Reviews |
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"A charming tale of learning to love again in spite of life struggles"
—V.O., Rendezvous
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"Julia Justiss has written a wonderful novel that captured me from page one right through the very last sentence on the very last page."
—Brooke Willis, romancejunkies.com
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"This is one of those rare books it pays to take your time to read instead of rushing through. Realistic characters and high emotional appeal will keep you reading, waiting to see what happens next."
—Anne K. Edwards, readertoreader.com
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Selected by All About Romance reviewer
Blythe Barnhill as her ‘Favorite Book of the Year.’ |
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 Since her mother’s death, Caragh Sudley has devoted herself to managing her father’s estate and caring for her beautiful, tempestuous younger sister Ailis. Her chief joy is spending time with her handsome neighbor Quentin Burke, Lord Branson—who, alas, sees her only as a good friend.
When Caragh takes Ailis to London for the Season, Quentin offers to help by escorting them about, since it’s time he looked for a
wife himself. But then Ailis creates a scandal that ends her Season, freeing Caragh to ponder what she really wants: a conventional marriage with a conventional husband, or running the horse farm she’s always dreamed of—and seducing her good friend Quentin Burke...
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Harlequin Books -
June, 2003 -
ISBN: 0-373-83565-5
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"Sparkles with humor and poignancy."
—Romantic Times |
"A fast-paced plot and exceptional characterizations.
An exceptional story."
—Rendezvous
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MY LADY'S HONOR
To save herself and her brother from her venal cousin’s machinations, Gwennor Southford flees her home in the dead of night—in a gypsy caravan! Once safely with her aunt in Harrogate, only one thing stands between her and the safe haven of a proper marriage...one unforgettable evening with Gilen de Mowbry.
Upon meeting the young lady who’s bedazzled his best friend, Gilen is surprised to find her hauntingly familiar. But this demure ton miss with the arresting violet eyes couldn’t possibly be the gypsy lass who danced for him in the moonlight—could she?
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Harlequin Historicals -
October, 2002 -
ISBN: 0-373-29229-5
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"A compelling story of secrets and trust...
I didn’t want to put the book down."
—Gabrielle Pantera, Romantic Times |
"This is an exceptional romp though Regency England. A creative, inventive story written with intelligence, humor and passion."
—Suzanne Tucker, Old Book Barn Gazette |
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"Julia Justiss has a knack for conveying emotional intensity and longing" —Sandy, All About Romance
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"...good pacing and excellent dialog. MY LADY'S HONOR is another winner for this talented author"
—Marilyn Heyman, The Best Reviews
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MY LADY'S PLEASURE
Widowed Valeria Arnold has experienced little of the delights of love—until a chance encounter with half-Irish gambler Teagan Fitzwilliams leads to a stolen interlude that bedazzles them both. Wistfully they part, expecting never to meet again.
Then an unexpected invitation brings Valeria to London for the Season. Teagan knows he should keep his distance, lest Valeria's reputation be tarnished by his own, but when the lady requests his escort, he cannot refuse. Once again under Teagan's spell, Valeria must decide what she really wants: remarriage to a proper ton gentleman—or a passionate affair with this most improper rogue...
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Harlequin Historicals --
June, 2002 --
ISBN: 0-373-29211-2
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"...MY LADY'S PLEASURE is by far the best historical romance
I've read so far this year."
--Jennifer Keirans, All About Romance
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"Another entertaining, uniquely plotted Regency-era novel...topnotch writing and a perfect ending make this one easy to recommend."
--Gerry Benninger, Romantic Times
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"Valeria and Teagan are among the most engaging characters
I've encountered in an historical romance. I
recommend MY LADY'S PLEASURE very highly."
--Barbara Hume, ReadertoReader.com
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"...engrossing...the tension between the couple crackles."
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LADY'S TRUST
Laura Martin cannot permit herself
to accept Beau Bradsleigh's offer of friendship, no
matter how attracted she is to the earl. But intrigued
by the lady who saved his brother's life and unaware of
the dangerous secret of her past, Beau is determined to
penetrate her wall of secrecy and win...My Lady's
Trust.
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Harlequin Historicals --
January 2002 --
ISBN: 0-373-29191-4
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"With this exceptional Regency-era romance, Justiss adds another fine feather to her writing cap." --Publishers Weekly
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THE PROPER WIFE
Voted one of six Best Single Title Historicals of 2001 by Romance
Readers Anonymous
"I must seek a sensible middle-class bride..."
Mourning his lost love and disgusted by the aristocracy's idle, spendthrift ways, war hero Colonel Lord St. John Sandiford
vows to wed a merchant's heiress to restore his bankrupt estate.
Until a tempestuous ton beauty upsets all his notions of...The
Proper Wife...
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Harlequin Historicals --
July 2001 --
ISBN: 0-373-29167-1
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"A spirited Regency-era romance that far
outshines the usual fare...Justiss is a promising new talent, and readers will devour her tantalizing tale with gusto."
--Publishers Weekly |
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"Julia Justiss skillfully blends traditional Regency attention to detail with a touch of humor and of irony, but, best of all, with a witty love story."
--Romantic Times |
"If Clare is not Sinjin's vision of a perfect wife, she is the perfect wife for him. If THE PROPER WIFE is not a perfect love story, it comes darn close."
--The Romance Reader |
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"Julia Justiss can definitely join the ranks of "Buried Treasures." --All About Romance |
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"An Honest Bargain"
Julia teams up with USA Today bestselling author Merline Lovelace
and reader favorite Deborah Simmons in this anthology about three
valiant soldiers from Dunbar's Dragoons who face their fiercest
struggle--winning the woman they love...
In "An Honest Bargain," Audra Saybrooke, left alone and virtually
penniless after the death of her soldier husband at Talavera, agrees
at to a marriage in name only with childhood friend Lt. Bryan
Langford. Delighted to rescue the woman he's secretly loved all his
life, Bry feels sure in the few weeks it will take the army to reach
winter quarters he'll somehow manage to convince Audra to make their
temporary union permanent. But as he gradually discovers her
marriage with his friend Jeremy was more nightmare than idyll, he
realizes winning Audra's trust in so short a time will be the most
difficult challenge he's ever faced.
Harlequin Historicals --
April, 2001 --
ISBN: 0-373-83465-9
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Finalist, Novella Category, 2001 National Reader's Choice Award |
"Excellent stories about men and war and the women who
love them...a must read."
--JP, Rendezvous
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"These love stories come alive at the talented hands
of three of Harlequin's best historical authors..."
--Jean Mason, The Romance Reader |
"Readers will be in for a treat--make that three
treats, with THE OFFICER'S BRIDE...Bryan proves to have a
purity of heart and devotion to Audra that truly makes
him one of the nicest heroes I have read."
--Claudia
Terrones, All About Romance
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"A delightful marriage of convenience story...the
characters were well drawn, the premise felt fresh, and a
relationship that had you cheering for both protagonists
all come together to make this a recommended read."
--Mona
Montana, Reader To Reader |
"THE OFFICER'S BRIDE offers three strong stories by
three of Harlequin's finest writers...Julia Justiss is
always able to tug at our heartstrings. This time she
presents a most sympathetic heroine and the hero she so
badly needs. "An Honorable Bargain" packs a lot of
emotion in its 123 pages."
--Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today |
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A SCANDALOUS
PROPOSAL
Winner of the Golden Quill, Best Historical of 2000
Threatened by extortionists, disowned widow Emily Spenser
has little recourse--until the Earl of Cheverley, captivated
by this unusual shopkeeper, comes to her aide. Emily cannot
repay the Earl's expenditures--not in coin. But having
learned through bitter experience not to trust the largesse
of powerful men and desperate to stay hidden from the
father-in-law who would take away her son, she seeks to
cancel her obligation to the highly visible earl
immediately, little realizing a "fleeting" affair will lead
to something much more...
Harlequin Historicals --
October, 2000 --
ISBN: 0-373-29132-9
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Voted one of three Best Regencies of 2000 by
Romance Readers Anonymous |
"A compelling, satisfying read...4
stars."
--Romantic Times Magazine
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"You'll love the clever plot twists...a perfect
romance!"
--Reader to Reader |
"Impossible to put down..." --Rendezvous Magazine |
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THE WEDDING GAMBLE
Winner : Romance Readers of America's Golden Heart
for Regency THE WEDDING GAMBLE teams friends Nicholas Stanhope, Lord
Englemere and Sarah Wellingford in a marriage of
convenience. Nicholas will save Sarah from wedding a wealthy
but unsavory villain to rescue her family from bankruptcy;
plain, safe Sarah will give Nicholas the heir he requires
with no threat of the heartache his unfaithful late wife
caused him. But as Sarah's former love returns and her
spurned suitor plots to destroy their marriage, these two
prosaic partners discover that when one gambles on marriage,
love holds all the cards!
Harlequin Historicals --
ISBN: 0-373-29064-0
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Finalist: Romantic Times Magazine, Best First
Historical, 1999
Finalist: Best Historical of 1999, Golden Quill
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"The setting and dialogue of this novel of
manners are top of type and her inclusion of the dark
side of the Marriage Mart enhance this scintillating
thoroughly engaging love story; 4 1/2 stars."
-- Gerry
Benninger, Romantic Times Magazine
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"Julia Justiss takes readers through Regency London
and brings her characters to life on each page. This is a
fast-paced story that will leave you wanting more.
Prepare to spend a full evening with this one--you won't
want to put it down!" -
-Yvonne Hering, Reader to
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"Ms. Justiss's first novel is excellent. The
characters leap from the pages and take up permanent
residence in your heart. The multi-faceted plot draws the
reader in and doesn't let go. THE WEDDING GAMBLE is a
story to savor."
--VAD, Rendezvous Magazine |
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