Dorothy Mack: The Unlikely Chaperone

Our last regency by Dorothy Mack is The Unlikely Chaperone. She wrote others not illustrated by Kass but published by Signet, so check out her other work. This book was published in February 1991.

Alexandra Farrish is leading her younger and beautiful sister through the season and Didi is captivating all of the men, especially the handsome Marquess of Malvern, the one man Alexandra begrudges her!!

This is an interesting cover by Allan Kass. Our couple are at a ball and it looks as if the hero is trying to get the heroine to dance with him. I like the use of the mirror that shows the others dancing. Note her long sleeves, which are probably removable. She also wears some unique jewelry and carries a pretty fan.

 A Regency Valentine 2 used the head shot of this cover for theirs!

Dorothy Mack: An Unconventional Courtship

An Unconventional Courtship by Dorothy Mack was published by Signet in August 1987. It's the story of Cleone Latham who was a poor relation in the home of her uncle and managed his affairs. However, this peaceful life was disturbed by the arrival of the Earl of Altern and his wooing of her shallow cousin. Could she find him a better wife?

I think this is an elegant cover by Allan Kass. Our heroine is simply attired in a golden gown and she shares an intimate moment with the hero. It possibly is a stolen moment, but we are intrigued with the scene.

Dorothy Mack: A Temporary Betrothal

May 1995 was the Signet publication date for A Temporary Betrothal by Dorothy Mack. Belinda Melville was in love with a man who was in love with her newly married cousin! Was she willing to take second place in his heart?

Allan Kass paints our couple near a garden door sharing an embrace. The heroine's pink gown is striking with her black hair and pale complexion. The hero's features are partially hidden but we get the sense that he is strong and solid. I like the climbing flowers behind him and we see that it's a sunny day.

Dorothy Mack: A Prior Attachment

A Prior Attachment was published in May 1989 by Signet and Dorothy Mack writes a tale of a girl named Gemma Monteith whose father chooses a husband for her. However, Gemma has been in love with another who is coming back from the war to claim her as his bride! Who will she marry?

Allan Kass creates a garden setting for this cover and we see our couple enjoying the sunshine and flowers. It's interesting that they are both redheads since it's rare for Allan's couples to have matching hair color. I also like his use of color with the hero's purple coat and gold waistcoat, which are complimentary colors.

Dorothy Mack: The Mock Marriage

Dorothy Mack's The Mock Marriage was published by Signet in June 1991 as part of its Signet Regency Romance line. Claire Yelland was also an actress who was being paid by Sir Egon Hollister to act as his wife in order to fool his grandmother. Sir Egon has no notion that she is really a lady!

Allan Kass gives us an interesting cover with our couple standing in front of a building that has a Spanish feel. It looks as if it's a church because we see a couple in wedding attire standing in the doorway. I like our heroine's green coat and matching bonnet. The hero is dressed for a special occasion in dark blue and gold. I need to reread to find out where they are located!

Dorothy Mack: The Lost Heir

The Lost Heir by Dorothy Mack was published by Signet in July 1993. Brianna Llewellyn has little reason to trust Christopher Cardorette after his brother's treatment of her sister and the fact that her nephew is the legitimate heir to the title! However, he meant to show her that he wasn't the ogre she thought he was!

One of the reasons I like this cover by Allan Kass is that the heroine looks like a young 21 year old as depicted in the story. I also love her red hair and the purple shawl over her neat gown. This is a calm cover and yet we can almost feel the sparks from the couple!

Dorothy Mack: The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz, by Dorothy Mack, was published by Signet in March 1986. Adrienne Castle was in love with Lord Dominic Creighton but he had a fiancee! So she decided to use her only skill, cards, to see if she could get him to notice her!

Allan Kass shows our couple at a ball where they are dancing. I've always liked Allan's ballroom covers since he adds other people and detail that is fun to see. Our heroine is gorgeous in a gold gown and jeweled headdress. The hero is dashing in his military uniform. All of the guests look as if they're having a wonderful time.

Dorothy Mack: The General's Granddaughter

The General's Granddaughter by Dorothy Mack was published by Signet in May 1990 for its regency romance series. Sarah Ridgemont was acting as a servant in her grandfather's house until she had a chance to see if he'd help our her family. Lord Mark Eversley knew her plan and was the only one who might foil it!!

This is a pretty cover by Allan Kass. I like the setting in a conservatory where we see plants and flowers all around our couple. Conservatories were popular on estates and were a way to provide fresh flowers year round. Our heroine's amber dress is elaborately trimmed and it looks like she and the hero are enjoying a walk either before or after dinner.

Dorothy Mack: The Gamester's Daughter

The Gamester's Daughter was published by Signet in March 1998 and is the story of Claudia Herbert, who was her father's hostess at his fashionable gaming hell. Lord Pelham is smitten but can't believe that she is a true lady until her father is murdered and she takes a job as governess to his nieces and nephews.

What's amazing to me is that this is one of Allan's last illustrations (he retired in 1998) and yet at age 80 it's a beautiful cover with much detail and beautifully proportioned people. I like the orange glow of the scene which makes it a warm and inviting picture.

Dorothy Mack: The Courtship of Chloe

The Courtship of Chloe was published by Signet in September 1992. Chloe Norris, a sensible lady, was visiting the Montrose family and in trying to sort everyone out, found herself attracted to Lord Ivor, in spite of her own engagement to a worthy gentleman!

Allan Kass creates a pretty scene where our hero and heroine stand in a garden and share an embrace. I like the flowers in her hair and the expression on the statue in the pond!

Dorothy Mack: The Counterfeit Widow

The Counterfeit Widow was published in November 1996 and is the story of Charity Leonard who disguises herself as a widow in order to be her sister's guardian as she has her season in London. The sparks begin to fly when Lord Tyndale sees through her disguise and threatens to reveal her secret!

Allan Kass illustrates our couple on a balcony where a stately coach is moving below. We see the gates to a park or mansion. Our couple is handsomely dressed and I especially like the fob hanging out of the hero's pocket. I like that they seem to be content in each others company.

Dorothy Mack: The Blackmailed Bridegroom

The Blackmailed Bridegroom by Dorothy Mack is the first of twelve books by Mack that Allan Kass illustrated. She is one of the earlier Signet Regency authors.

This book was published in February 1984 by Signet and is the story of April Wendover and how she blackmailed Lord Adam Glenville into proposing to her after he had snubbed her family. However, she wasn't ready for what came after the vows had been said!

Allan Kass illustrates our couple seated on a bench in a garden. Our hero is typical Kass with strong, well defined features. Our heroine is pretty in a very low cut gown of soft pink. She seems hesitant to accept his attention. I like how Allan seems to capture a moment and also shows us detail of the scene besides always drawing the people in exact lifelike dimensions.