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A Valentine Waltz
My Dearest Daisy - Daisy Kendall doesn't dare dream of love—and certainly not with a member of the ton. But when circumstances throw her together with Joshua, Lord Tremont, the charming gentleman won't take Daisy's regretful “no” for an answer. If the romantic letters he sends won't persuade her, how will Joshua convince his reticent valentine that she is worthy of his heart?
Cupid's Arrow - When a reckless wager presents Lucien Montclair with the Herculean task of courting Angela Valentine—lately spurned by her fiancé and resentful of every male in existence—he's certain he'll pay the forfeit. But he hasn't banked on Angela's surprising compassion when his fortunes change for the worse—or the joy of calling her his own
My Wicked Valentine - Marriage to virtuous, if rather boring, Lord Mandleton seems like the most sensible of propositions to widowed Caroline Benningham, who knows all too well the risks taken when one marries for love. Then Count Antonio Zarcone saunters back into her life, and Caroline must decide between stability…and the passion only true love can provide.
Cupid's Arrow - When a reckless wager presents Lucien Montclair with the Herculean task of courting Angela Valentine—lately spurned by her fiancé and resentful of every male in existence—he's certain he'll pay the forfeit. But he hasn't banked on Angela's surprising compassion when his fortunes change for the worse—or the joy of calling her his own
My Wicked Valentine - Marriage to virtuous, if rather boring, Lord Mandleton seems like the most sensible of propositions to widowed Caroline Benningham, who knows all too well the risks taken when one marries for love. Then Count Antonio Zarcone saunters back into her life, and Caroline must decide between stability…and the passion only true love can provide.
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First published January 1, 2004
About the author
Jo Ann Ferguson
86 books32 followersPlease note, this author also writes under the name J.A. Ferguson, Jocelyn Kelley and Rebecca North.
"One of my favorite memories is lying on the grass on a knoll on a late summer day and telling my sister stories I was making up," says Jo Ann Ferguson, who also writes as J.A. Ferguson, Joanna Hampton, Jo Ann Brown, and Rebecca North."There's something magical about being able to spend time with people you enjoy in your imagination. As a writer, I get to go with my characters to their time and place so I can share their adventures and falling in love for the first time…all over again."
She has had a few adventures of her own, including a stint as an Army quartermaster officer where she was the first and only woman in her unit. She still enjoys traveling to the locations of her books and learning all about those places and people. Researching her novels is part of the fun. Whether it's ghosts, calling cards, how to fire an antique gun, or traveling to a world that exists only in her imagination, she pays a great deal of attention to the details that delight her reader. She's even learned a bit of Russian, Arabic, Welsh, and a lot of Regency slang.
Her work has been honored with award nominations from Pearl, ROMY, Romantic Times, Rom/Con, and Affaire de Coeur magazine. Amazon Books chose her novels to showcase. And Romance Writers of America bestowed the two ARTemis Awards for Jo Ann's Zebra Regencies: The Counterfeit Count and A Christmas Bride.
Nonfiction also appeals to her, because it's where she got her start, seeing her first byline when she was twelve years old. She contributed to an encyclopedia of the English Regency period published by Garland Press. For all three editions of the New England Chapter's Now That You've Sold Your Book…What Next?, she has served as co-editor.
Believing in giving back, Jo Ann has served Romance Writers of America on both the local and national levels. She has served on the national board as president as well as a director and at term as vice president. For her volunteer work, she was given RWA's highest honor, the Emma Merritt National Service Award. She is also a creative writing instructor. She was awarded a Massachusetts Art Grant to teach creative writing and then established several creative writing courses at Brown University. Many of her students have gone on to publishing careers of their own.
She lives in Massachusetts, where her favorite hero—her husband, Bill—and their children and two cats. She's not sure which is the most spoiled.
"One of my favorite memories is lying on the grass on a knoll on a late summer day and telling my sister stories I was making up," says Jo Ann Ferguson, who also writes as J.A. Ferguson, Joanna Hampton, Jo Ann Brown, and Rebecca North."There's something magical about being able to spend time with people you enjoy in your imagination. As a writer, I get to go with my characters to their time and place so I can share their adventures and falling in love for the first time…all over again."
She has had a few adventures of her own, including a stint as an Army quartermaster officer where she was the first and only woman in her unit. She still enjoys traveling to the locations of her books and learning all about those places and people. Researching her novels is part of the fun. Whether it's ghosts, calling cards, how to fire an antique gun, or traveling to a world that exists only in her imagination, she pays a great deal of attention to the details that delight her reader. She's even learned a bit of Russian, Arabic, Welsh, and a lot of Regency slang.
Her work has been honored with award nominations from Pearl, ROMY, Romantic Times, Rom/Con, and Affaire de Coeur magazine. Amazon Books chose her novels to showcase. And Romance Writers of America bestowed the two ARTemis Awards for Jo Ann's Zebra Regencies: The Counterfeit Count and A Christmas Bride.
Nonfiction also appeals to her, because it's where she got her start, seeing her first byline when she was twelve years old. She contributed to an encyclopedia of the English Regency period published by Garland Press. For all three editions of the New England Chapter's Now That You've Sold Your Book…What Next?, she has served as co-editor.
Believing in giving back, Jo Ann has served Romance Writers of America on both the local and national levels. She has served on the national board as president as well as a director and at term as vice president. For her volunteer work, she was given RWA's highest honor, the Emma Merritt National Service Award. She is also a creative writing instructor. She was awarded a Massachusetts Art Grant to teach creative writing and then established several creative writing courses at Brown University. Many of her students have gone on to publishing careers of their own.
She lives in Massachusetts, where her favorite hero—her husband, Bill—and their children and two cats. She's not sure which is the most spoiled.
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May 30, 2014
3.5 a very entertaining collection, worth a read.
3.0 Joe Ann Ferguson "my dearest daisy". A charming read of a not so perfect hero and heroine. Daisy, a non-member of the ton; lives with her aunt in London. Daisy struggles with the "image" of her (lame) leg even though she manages quite well. She and the hero meet at a house party. For some reason the hero is intrigued by the identity of the mysterious heroine. Hence the pursuit. The exchange between the two was charming I did like the heroine's sense to know why she should stay way, I never understood how curiosity could turn into love so quickly, and I did find the aunt still and immature, the storyline was interesting however the ending wrapped up quickly and too conveniently for my taste.
4 Maria Greene "Cupid's arrow" I do so love a good wager. Very entertaining. This would have been great if made longer into a whole novel by its self. The wallflowers fight back against the rakes of the ton. How beauty and wit ties nicely. The ending put a smile on my face, even though the publicly of a certain statement would probably never happen. I would have like to see more in-depth for the characters however it was a light fun read.
3.5 Kate Huntington " my wicked Valentine" this was probably the least true to the era but it was intriguing to say the least. To have the hero chase the heroine and fight dirty to have her. All's fair in love and war! I enjoyed the chase and could have slapped the hero for not seeing that actions speaks louder than words.
All in all a light fun read. Enjoy.
3.0 Joe Ann Ferguson "my dearest daisy". A charming read of a not so perfect hero and heroine. Daisy, a non-member of the ton; lives with her aunt in London. Daisy struggles with the "image" of her (lame) leg even though she manages quite well. She and the hero meet at a house party. For some reason the hero is intrigued by the identity of the mysterious heroine. Hence the pursuit. The exchange between the two was charming I did like the heroine's sense to know why she should stay way, I never understood how curiosity could turn into love so quickly, and I did find the aunt still and immature, the storyline was interesting however the ending wrapped up quickly and too conveniently for my taste.
4 Maria Greene "Cupid's arrow" I do so love a good wager. Very entertaining. This would have been great if made longer into a whole novel by its self. The wallflowers fight back against the rakes of the ton. How beauty and wit ties nicely. The ending put a smile on my face, even though the publicly of a certain statement would probably never happen. I would have like to see more in-depth for the characters however it was a light fun read.
3.5 Kate Huntington " my wicked Valentine" this was probably the least true to the era but it was intriguing to say the least. To have the hero chase the heroine and fight dirty to have her. All's fair in love and war! I enjoyed the chase and could have slapped the hero for not seeing that actions speaks louder than words.
All in all a light fun read. Enjoy.
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