Sadly some of faves seem to have moved on to other lines: Carolyn Davidson, Jillian Hart, Cheryl Reavis, Mary Burton and Merline Lovelace are all now writing for different lines in Harlequin. (Although I haven’t heard anything since a few months ago, when the editor of the line Linda Fildew told me that the line was indeed going strong and not closing.)Īt over 180 HH novels in a range of setting and authors, I can honestly say some of my favorite novels call Harlequin Historical home as well as some of my favorite authors. During the three years I have been reading romance, I have seen a very close call of America losing this gem in stores and then ‘repeated’ rumors of closings. I don’t know if it has to do with their short shelf life, the odd place they hold between ‘novel’ and ‘category’, prejudice against silly Harlequin novels and their secret babies or just a lack of promotion. They range from light hearted to deeply emotional with characters you want to learn more about, would love to spend more time with and are happy to see earn their HEA.Sadly the line seem to be often over looked and doesn’t get near the attention it deserves. And they aren’t all fluffy, easy, throw away stories. Want a Medieval, Roman or even a European tale that doesn’t happen during a Regency time frame you can find it at Harlequin. Want a Western, Harlequin Historical has it. And not only are they done well, to the point that even their average reads often stand head and shoulders over many full length historicals, they are not all set in Regency England. Protecting Emma isn't the easy job he expects it to be.At a time when historical romance is repeatedly reported dead and Harlequin categories are often maligned it has to be said the Harlequin Historical line consistently releases great historical romances by some of the best authors. And at least there's a reward for retrieving her. But, dammit, his conscience won't let him rest until he finds her.

And looking for some spoiled flibbertigibbet runaway isn't top of his list. She'll find her outlaw father and make it as a singer. Heiress Emma Marie Rourke is naive, innocent and very, very determined. Ī hard-bitten bounty hunter has no time for love. Bodine is startled when he can't get his mind-or his. Protecting Emma isn't the easy job he expects it to be.

A hard-bitten bounty hunter has no time for love.

Bodine's Bounty by Charlene Sands