A Valentine from Harlequin: Six Degrees of Romance
Nancy Warren
Catherine Spencer
Margaret Moore
Maggie Shayne
Michele Hauf
Christine Bell
One opening paragraph, six unique stories…
What if you gave six authors the same opening paragraph and let their imagination fly? That’s what we’ve done in
Experience the variety Harlequin romance has to offer with this collection of novellas from six Harlequin series, including the passionate drama of Harlequin Presents, steamy encounters of Harlequin Blaze, spooky and sensual tales of Harlequin Nocturne, and more.
Collection includes novellas by Nancy Warren, Catherine Spencer, Margaret Moore, Maggie Shayne, Michele Hauf and Christine Bell.
Dear Reader,
I love romance novels. I adore modern-day quests or intrigue in ancient Rome; adventures in space (
I believe the optimistic, forward-looking, family-building nature of romance also explains why it is the best- selling genre of fiction. At the same time, some people question how different romance novels can be if they all have a happy ending. (If you are one of those people, please read my opening paragraph again. We have variety. Lots of it.) Because we receive this inquiry too often, especially when it comes to Harlequin’s series romance novels, we decided to take on this challenge directly and highlight how different our books can be—even if they all start with the same opening.
That’s right. Harlequin staff wrote the opening paragraph of a story and then asked six fantastic, challenge- loving romance writers to take it from there. And they did! We have a sexy Blaze, a passionate Presents, a thrilling romantic suspense, and more. We also included a steampunk story, which may be a subgenre that is new to many of you, but I hope you will enjoy Christine Bell’s tale as much as I do. (For those of you who are wondering what steampunk is, it’s a subgenre set in Victorian-era Britain where steam powers technological innovation. Think films like
Happy reading!
Malle Vallik
Director, Digital Publishing
Contents
Pulse Point
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Charlotte’s Angel
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
The Duke’s Dilemma
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Dead Man’s Woman
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Night of the Living Wed
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Bold as Brass
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
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By Nancy Warren