Harlequin Mills and Boon Romances

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I love reading Mills and Boon books. I know! Politically incorrect women's fiction. But better fun than reading a magazine or watching a soap opera. And so reasonably priced too (usually about £3.19 in the UK). In the USA, these books are known as Harlequin novels and they cost about $4.75 new.

Mills and Boon celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2008 - read this brief history of Mills and Boon to see how romance novels have changed over the years.

To visit the Mills and Boon website, click Mills & Boon

I'm going to review some of the books and give them a rating, so you can find the best romance novels. The book reviews are arranged by author - click on the links to read the reviews.

I update this page whenever I read a new book - as you can tell, I have favourite authors (Emma Darcy, Miranda Lee, Lynne Graham) where I've read loads of books, and others whom I'm just trying out. If you know of an author who is particularly good, but whom I haven't reviewed, leave a note in the comments.

 

Abby Green 

Abby Green is an Irish author who has worked in film and TV and writes for Harlequin presents.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Spaniard's Marriage Bargain rated 4/5

Ally Blake 

Ally Blake is an Australian author who lives in Melbourne.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Magnate's Indecent Proposal rated 4/5

Amy J Fetzer 

Amy J Fetzer is an American novelist who writes for the Silhouette Desire range of books (part of the Harlequin stable of imprints)

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

Going..Going..Wed rated 4/5

Anna Cleary 

Anna Cleary is a new Australian novelist.

Here's some reviews of her books:

My Tall Dark Greek Boss rated 5/5

At the Boss's Beck and Call rated 4/5

Anne Mather 

Anne Mather (real name Mildred Grieveson) is an English novelist who has been writing for Mills and Boon since the 1960's, publishing her first novel when she was just 19. She was the first author to write for the Harlequin Presents line, which was launched in the 1970's, and the launch book, Leopard in the Snow was turned into a movie in 1978. She has now written over 160 novels

Here's a selection of reviews of her novels:

The Greek Tycoon's Pregnant Wife rated 4/5

Anne McAllister 

Anne McAllister is a Californian author who writes for the Harlequin Presents line

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Antonides Marriage Deal rated 4/5

Annie West 

Annie West is one of Mills and Boon's new Australian authors (she's only been published since 2006)

The Greek Tycoon's Unexpected Wife rated 4/5

Barbara Hannay 

Barbara Hannay is an Australian author who has been publishing tender romances since 1999.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

Princess in the Outback rated 5/5

The Blind Date Surprise rated 5/5

Cathy Williams 

Cathy Williams was originally from Trinidad, moved to Britain to study and stayed. Her novels mainly feature English and European settings

Here's a selection of reviews of her books (click on the link to read).

The Rich man's Mistress rated 5/5

At the Greek Tycoon's Bidding rated 5/5

The Italian Boss's Secretary Mistress rated 5/5

Charade of the Heart rated 4/5

In the Banker's Bed rated 4/5

Chantelle Shaw 

Chantelle Shaw is an English author who lives on the Kent coast.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Greek Billionaire's Innocent Princess rated 4/5

Charlotte Lamb 

Charlotte Lamb was an English author who pioneered the powerful "modern" heroine, as well as sexually charged romances. She passed away in October 2000, but old (or vintage) books are still available from Amazon, Ebay and in second hand bookshops.

Here's a selected of reviews of her books (click on the link to read)

vampire Lover rated 5/5

Dark Pursuit rated 5/5

The Bride Said No rated 4/5

Emma Darcy 

Emma Darcy was originally two people, Wendy and Frank Brennan, Australians, who collaborated on writing the novels. In 1995 Frank died, and Wendy now writes the books the books on her own. Emma Darcy has sold over 60 million books. All her books are set in Australia.

I have reviewed so many of Emma Darcy's books, that they can't fit on this page! Therefore please click the following link to read book reviews, biographies and interviews with Emma Darcy - Emma Darcy fan site

Heather MacAllister 

Heather MacAllister is a Texan author who specialises in writing romance with a light comedic or humorous touch.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books (click on the links to read):

Male Call rating 5/5

How to be the Perfect Girlfriend rating 5/5

The Bachelor and the Babies rating 5/5

Hand-Picked Husband rating 4/5

Heidi Rice 

Heidi Rice is a new English author (she's been writing since 2007) who writes for the "modern heat" line.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

Hot Shot Tycoon, Indecent Proposal rated 4/5

Pleasure Pregnancy and a Proposition rated 3/5

Helen Bianchin 

Helen Bianchin is an Australian author who is married to an Italian and pioneered the books about Latin lovers.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

A Christmas Marriage Ultimatum rating 4/5

Purchased: His Perfect Wife rating 4/5

The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command rating 4/5

Helen Brooks 

Helen Brooks is an English author. She started off being a secretary, but when she turned forty decided it was time to realise her long-held dreams and write novels. She's never looked back since.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

A Whirlwind Marriage Rated 5/5

Jacqueline Baird 

Jacqueline Baird is an English novelist who has been writing romances as long as she can remember. Many of her books feature Latin or Mediterranean heroes.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Billionaire's Blackmailed Bride rated 4/5

The Greek Tycoon's Revenge rated 3/5

Jane Porter 

Jane Porter is a Californian author who writes for the Harlequin "presents" line.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Sheikh's Disobedient Bride Rated 5/5

Jennie Lucas 

Jennie Lucas is an American writer who writes for the harlequin "presents" line.

Here's a selection of reviews of her novels:

Caretti's Forced Bride rated 4/5

Italian Prince Wedlocked Wife rated 4/5

The Christmas Love-Child rated 3/5

Jessica Hart 

Jessica Hart is a British writer of sweet tender romances. She has written over 45 novels for Mills and Boon

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

Honeymoon with the Boss rated 4/5

Julia James 

Julia James is an English writer whose books mainly have English heroines and Southern European heroes.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

Greek Tycoon Waitress Wife rated 4/5

Kate Hardy 

Kate Hardy is an English novelist who has been writing for Harlequin Mills and Boon since 2005. She specialises in writing medical romances, and romances for Harlequin's "younger" line "Modern heat" (also known as "presents extra").

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

In Bed With Her Italian Boss rated 5/5

The Cinderella project rated 5/5

Kate Walker 

Kate walker is an English author who writes for the Harlequin "presents" series.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Greek Tycoon's Unwilling Wife Rated 3/5

Kathryn Ross 

Kathryn Ross is an English author who was born in Africa.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

A Marriage on Paper rated 4/5

Kelly Hunter 

Kelly Hunter is a new Australian author who specialises in modern, contemporary, hip books.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

Wife for a Week rated 5/5

Playboy Boss Live-in Mistress rated 5/5

Kim Lawrence 

Kim Lawrence is an English novelist who lives in North Wales

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

Secret Baby Convenient Wife rated 4/5

The Brunelli Baby Bargain rated 2/5

Leanne Banks 

Leanne Banks is an award-winning American writer who writes for the Harlequin imprint "Silhouette Desire".

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Billionaire's Marriage Bargain rated 4/5

Lee Wilkinson 

Lee Wilkinson is a British author who started writing for Mills and Boon in 1987.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Venetian's Proposal rated 4/5

Liz Fielding 

Liz Fielding is an award-winning Welsh author who specialises in writing tender romances.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Billionaire takes a Bride rating 5/5

The Ordinary Princess rating 5/5

The Bride's Baby rating 4/5

The Sheikh's Guarded Heart rating 4/5

Lucy Gordon 

Lucy Gordon is an English author who writes a lot about Italian heroes. There is a personal reason for this: on holiday in Venice, she met an Italian who asked her out and then proposed within 24 hours. Over twenty years later, they are still married. They live in England.

Here's a selection of reviews of Lucy Gordon's books:

The Italian's Passionate Revenge rated 4/5

Lucy Monroe 

Lucy Monroe is an American author.

His Royal Love-Child rated 4/5

The Greek's Christmas Baby rated 4/5

The Sheikh's Bartered Bride rated 4/5

 


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Lynne Graham 

Lynne Graham is a British writer from Northern Ireland who has been writing for Mills and Boon since 1987

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Greek Tycoon's Convenient Mistress rated 5/5

The Boss's Valentine rated 5/5

Trophy Husband rated 4/5

The Italian Billionaire's Pregnant Bride rated 4/5

The Heat of Passion rated 4/5

The Desert Bride rated 4/5

The Secret Wife rated 4/5

The Greek Tycoon's Blackmailed Mistress rated 4/5

Married to a Mistress rated 4/5

Emerald Mistress rated 4/5

Savage Betrayal rated 4/5

The Heiress Bride rated 4/5

Damiano's Return rated 4/5

The Frenchman's Love Child rated 4/5

The Banker's Convenient Wife rated 4/5

The Italian Boss's Mistress rated 4/5

Expectant Bride rated 3/5

Indecent Deception rated 3/5

Margaret Way 

Margaret Way is an Australian author, who specialises in writing "tender" or "sweet" romances that feature the Australian Outback. Many of her best books are now out of print, but second hand copies are available.

Blue Lotus rated 5/5

Outback Fire rated 3/5

Bride at Briar's Ridge rated 3/5

Melanie Milburne 

Melanie Milburne is an Australian author who writes for the Harlequin Presents line

Here's a selection of reviews of her novels:

The Virgin's Price rated 5/5

The Greek's Convenient Wife rated 3/5

Michelle Reid 

Michelle Reid is an English writer who writes for the "presents" line. Her books tend to be intense and sometimes dark.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Ultimate Betrayal rated 5/5

Marchese's Forgotten Bride rated 5/5

The passion Bargain rated 5/5

The Price of a Bride rated 4/5

The Marriage Surrender rated 4/5

The Sheikh's Chosen Wife rated 4/5

A Question of Pride rated 4/5

Marriage on the Rebound rated 4/5

Miranda Lee 

Miranda Lee is an Australian author who writes for the Harlequin Mills and Boon "Presents" series (which is known as "modern" in the UK). Her trademark is including lots of hot sex in her books. So if you want romance and sex, her's are the books to go for. Her books are set in Australia.

I've reviewed too many of her books to fit them on this page. Therefore please go to the Miranda Lee fan site to read them (plus her biography and interviews).

Sandra Marton 

Sandra Marton is an American author who has been writing for Harlequin Presents since 1985

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The One Night Wife rated 3/5

Sara Craven 

Sara Craven is an English novelist who has been writing since 1975. She specialises in typically English settings.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Count's Blackmail Bargain rated 5/5

Marriage by Deception rated 5/5

In the Millionaire's Possession rated 4/5

One Reckless Night rated 4/5

Counterfeit Bride rated 4/5

Desperate Measures rated 3/5

The Marriage Proposition rated 3/5

His Wedding-Night Heir rated 2/5

Sara Wood 

Sara Wood is an English author who lives in Sussex.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

In the Billionaire's Bed rated 5/5

Sarah Morgan 

Sarah Morgan is an English novelist, who works part-time as a nurse when she is not writing romances

Here's a selections of reviews of her books:

Bought: The Greek's Innocent Virgin rated 5/5

The Sheikh's Virgin Princess rated 5/5

Public Wife, Private Mistress rated 4/5

Sharon Kendrick 

Sharon Kendrick is a British author, She currently lives and works near Winchester.

The Greek's Secret Passion rating 5/5

The Greek Tycoon's Baby Bargain rating 5/5

Seduced by the Boss rated 4/5

The Paternity Claim rated 4/5

Bought for the Sicilian Billionaire's Bed rated 4/5

The Future King's Bride rating 3/5

Sicilian Husband, Unexpected Baby rating 3/5

Constantine's Defiant Mistress rated 3/5

Bought by her Husband rating 1/5

Tessa Radley 

Tessa Radley is an American author who writes for the Silhouette Desire line.

Here's a selection of reviews of her books:

The Billion Dollar Baby Bargain rated 4/5

Yvonne Lindsay 

Yvonne Lindsay is a New Zealand writer who writes for the Silhouette Desire line

Here's a selection of reviews of her novels:

Pretend Mistress Bone Fide Boss rated 5/5

Claiming his Runaway Bride rated 4/5

Free Online Reads 

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You can also read some romances online, for free at Mills and Boon free online reads (UK), at eHarlequin free online reads (USA) and Mills and Boon Online Reads (India)

If you've never read any of these romances before, it's worth visiting. They usually feature a complete novel for each of their many genres (and they have loads of genres, from historical to modern, to tender, to intrigues, and even a supernatural series!

In addition, because Harlequin (the American part of Harlequin Mills and Boon) is celebrating it's 60th anniversay in 2009, they have 16 free romances to download online - click here to get them.

Finally, to celebrate one year of Harlequin Mills and Boon eBooks, they are giving away ten eBooks (one from each genre) - click here to get them.

Official Harlequin Presents Blog 

Yes, Mills and Boon have an official blog for their "Modern" line (in the USA, known as Harlequin Presents). The blog is called I(Heart)Presents

I would definitely recommend fans to visit and there are plenty of articles on there by Mills and Boon authors. The blog is basically a romance fest!

Offficial Harlequin Tender Romances Blog 

Just as the "presents" series has an official blog, so too does the tender romance series. This blog is not as lively as the "presents" blog, but worth a read as the authors often write about their writing experiences.

To read the blog, click here.

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