It's April Fool's Day here in the US, an unofficial holiday in which practical jokers revel in the pranks they pull on unwitting friends. These romance novel covers definitely tricked me - at first glance, you'd be forgiven for mistaking one title for another! Check one out, or two of a pair, and enjoy making a little mischief.
If you like: family meddling, perfect men, weddings
The MacGregor Grooms, by Nora Roberts
“Fresh from the success of sending his granddaughters down the aisle, Daniel MacGregor turns his matchmaking sights on his stubbornly single grandsons: D.C., Duncan and Ian. And though each man will put up a good fight, they’ll be no match for the women chosen by Daniel to tempt and tease them all the way to the altar!”
If you like: twin brothers, historical dramas, tragic backstories
The Wild Child, by Mary Jo Putney
“Bribed by Kyle, his twin brother, Dominic Renbourne agrees to take his twin's place for a few weeks at Warfield Park where he is to pay court to Lady Meriel Grahame, the orphaned heiress Kyle intends to marry. The last thing Dominic expects is to be entranced by a silent sprite whose ethereal beauty is as intoxicating as the flowers and trees that surround her. For much of her life, Meriel has lived outside normal society, finding joy and peace in her garden, safe from the nightmare that nearly destroyed her as a child. She is content with solitude - until the attractive and dangerously perceptive intruder begins to inspire dreams of life beyond her sanctuary. Despite his longing, Dominic's sense of duty keeps him away from his brother's future bride, but Meriel's untamed spirit proves more powerful than Dominic can resist...”
If you like: secret identities, mysterious pasts, noble gentlemen
Midnight Angel, by Lisa Kleypas
“Lord Lucas Stokehurst is captivated by the gentle grace and regal beauty of 'Miss Karen Billings,' who appeared seemingly out of nowhere and now stands demurely before him. Enchanted, the gallant, haunted widower impetuously offers her a position as governess to his young daughter, taking the lady of mystery into his home. But 'Miss Billings' has another name, Anastasia, and a dark past that pursues her still. Condemned for a crime she cannot remember, she barely escaped the gallows. And now she seeks shelter in the arms of a man devastated by tragedy, a man who must now defy society and the forces of vengeance to keep his lady safe and their bold new love alive.”
If you like: adventure, sailors, burly men
The Hidden Heart, by Laura Kinsale
“Courageous and resourceful Lady Tess Collier is at home in the world's wildest places. But when her explorer father, the Earl of Morrow, dies, she reluctantly agrees to honor his final wish: to return to England with Gryphon Meridon as her guide and protector, and to seek a good marriage there. A dashing and mysterious sea captain, Gryf has been charged with guarding Tess from unworthy and unscrupulous suitors. But resisting his own heart's fevered yearning for the brave and beautiful lady is his greatest challenge. For a dark secret he can share with no one prevents the bold adventurer from freely giving his love. But in a perilous, unsure world, perhaps only love can truly save them both.”
Sometimes, even two different books by the same author can fool you! The same steamy cover art was used in two different novels by Jayne Ann Krentz.
If you like: businessmen, social class struggles, strong silent types
Test of Time, by Jayne Ann Krentz
“On her wedding night, Katy Coltrane was thrilled by her husband, Garrett, whom she'd secretly adored for years. A devastating lover, he awakened all the passion in her. But the second revelation about her groom, the bride treated with despair. Garrett was a practical man: he'd chosen a wife to suit his business plans. Yet the more he discovered about Katy, newly fiery and resolute, the less practical he became. Now that he wanted her in every way, was it too late to stop her from leaving him?”
If you like: beauty transformations, social revenge, whirlwind passion
The Main Attraction, by Jayne Ann Krentz
“You can never go home again - but Filomena Cromwell does, to small-minded Gallant Lake. Ten years earlier, mousy, overweight Filomena had left in absolute disgrace. Now rich and gorgeous, she wants her sweet revenge. Soon she has her ex-fiancé, who cheated on her with another woman, chasing her all over town. And he isn't the only one. Filomena lets Trent Ravinder catch her. Can she control the fireworks she's set into motion?”
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