Melinda McRae: Lady Leprechaun

Lady Leprechaun was published by Signet in May 1993 and is the story of Emily, Viscountess Darrow. She reluctantly joins forces with the Duke of Hartford after their respective sons decide to run away from school and a cross country search not only finds the miscreants but also love! Melinda McRae now published regencies under Harlequin Historical.

This is a colorful cover by Allan Kass. I like the flowers growing near the cottage and it's a homey, inviting scene. The heroine's hair is especially pretty with its smoothness and long curl. Our hero is determined to embrace the heroine and maybe steal a kiss.

Melinda McRae: A Highly Respectable Widow

A Highly Respectable Widow by prolific author Melinda McRae was published in January 1992 by Signet. Katherine Mayfield was a content widow until she met the rakish Earl of Knowlton. He was looking for sport. She was looking for peace. Neither were looking for love.

This is a nice cover by Allan Kass. We see our couple standing together before dinner and both are dressed for a ball or other evening event. I like the heroine's use of silver that sets off the purple of her gown, which may be a widow's mourning color. The hero holds her hand as they spend a calm moment talking. I'm stumped to describe the black and gold object on the table next to the plate. If anyone knows, leave a message!