Michelle Kasey: The Toplofty Lord Thorpe

The Toplofty Lord Thorpe was published by Signet in November 1986. Lucy Gladwin was convinced that she was in love with Lord Thorpe and began a plan of campaign for his heart that was the entertainment of the season! This book is a sequel to The Beleaguered Lord Bourne.

Our cover by Allan Kass is all darkness and shadows. I like the setting outside near an ornate wall. Our hero looks as if he's captured the heroine. I wonder if she has taken a walk before dinner since her hair isn't done, but is in a ponytail. The hero looks dressed for the evening and I wonder if this was an accidental meeting.

Michelle Kasey: The Somerville Farce

The Somerville Farce was published by Signet in March 1991. The Duke of Glynde doesn't see what hits him when the daughter of his hated enemy waltzes into his life, complete with her governess, Trixy, who has a plan to make this duke launch the daughters of his enemy into society!

No one does action covers like Allan Kass! I love that we see our couple dancing. Allan is the master when it comes to fluidity in motion. It looks as if this private waltz takes place either before or after the ball! I love the heroine's ornate hairdo with pearls and she also wears pearls as her accessorizing jewelry. The hero is elegant in black formalwear and I love that they both wear gloves.

Michelle Kasey: The Ruthless Lord Rule

The Ruthless Lord Rule was published by Signet in October 1987. Lord Tristan Rule, former spy, is determined to find the mystery behind the latest beauty, Mary Laurence! She has suddenly appeared with a wealthy guardian and is taking society by storm.

Michelle Kasey wrote other regencies under the name Kasey Michaels. You notice the themed titles; she has other books titled similarly.

Allan Kass creates a stunning cover for this book. I love the heroine's evening dress and tiara (Downton Abbey, anyone?!). The hero is in full evening dress as they prepare for a night at the playhouse. I love the richness of the box and elegance of the draperies.

Michelle Kasey: Moonlight Masquerade

Moonlight Masquerade is a Signet Regency Romance by Michelle Kasey (Kasey Michaels, popular author) and was published in August 1989. Christine Denham ends up snowbound with the Earl of Hawkhurst, a libertine who was exiled from society. She is interested and he is attracted, but can their romance flourish once away from his home?

This is one of Allan Kass's close up covers. Our couple stand outside of a beige colored mansion. It looks as if the heroine may be leaving after being snowbound and the hero is saying goodbye. I like the demon top of his cane and the heroine's name makes me wonder if this book is a nod to the popular show, Phantom of the Opera?

Michelle Kasey: The Enterprising Lord Edward

The Enterprising Lord Edward was published by Signet in February 1989. Emily Howland is her cousin's companion and is guiding her through the London season. She becomes concerned when Lord Edward Laurence, a handsome rake, starts showing interest in Georgiana and decides to distract him!

This is one of Allan Kass's simple, but elegant covers. I like that our couple is sitting and the only detail besides them is an open book and stained glass window since it throws our focus onto them. The hero obviously admires the heroine, whose dress is simple. I dislike the lace over her breast; otherwise, the folds and drapes are elegance itself.

Michelle Kasey: The Beleagured Lord Bourne

Next we have some regency romances by Michelle Kasey, a pseudonym for author Kasey Michaels. The Beleaguered Lord Bourne was published by Signet in January 1986. The Earl of Bourne just wanted peace and pleasure after fighting in the wars but he ends up marrying Jane Maitland, who wanted to be wed as little as he, after saving her from a animal trap in the woods and stealing a kiss!

This cover by Allan Kass is very pretty. I really like the juxtaposition of the statue with the heroine--the drapes of fabric show the Grecian influence in Regency clothing. I also like how her shawl blends with her gown but has golden embroidery that makes it an elegant accessory. Our hero is mostly hidden, but we get a feeling that he does care about the heroine.