Dawn Lindsey: Dunraven's Folly

Dunraven's Folly was published by Signet in December 1989. Cathleen Dunraven has a dilemma: she doesn't want to hurt her grandfather, but his schemes against Lord Simon Grey might just end her chance at love!

I like this cover by Allan Kass. Our couple have been riding and we see a beautiful splash of countryside. Our heroine is wearing a dashing military styled riding habit while the hero wears more traditional riding dress. It makes me wonder if they're planning and plotting themselves! Allan's outside scenes are always accurate and drawn with detail in mind.

Dawn Lindsey: The American Cousin

The American Cousin, by Dawn Lindsey, was published by Signet in January 1995. Sorrel Kent is visiting her English relations and is surprised by the man who her cousin means to marry. The Marquis of Wycherly is as arrogant and self absorbed as her cousin and they'll make a perfect match, if only she can quit thinking about him!

Allan Kass places our couple in a garden which is near the center of a village. We can't tell if they met by chance or came together, but it's a beautiful place for a declaration of love. I like all of the colors of the blooming flowers and the setting is very picturesque.

Dawn Lindsey is one of Signet's popular authors and wrote many regencies under their name. Seven were illustrated by Allan Kass.

Edith Layton: Red Jack's Daughter

Red Jack's Daughter was published in May 1984 by Signet for author Edith Layton. It is the story of Jessica Eastwood who becomes an heiress after the death of her beloved father and how she navigates London's season with the most desirable suitors claiming her attention!

Allan Kass gives us a delightful cover picture of our hero and heroine. What I love about his early work is the immense detail that goes into every cover. Note the carving on the fireplace mantel and the bookshelf beyond. Our hero is amorous while our heroine is lovely in yellow and emeralds. Click on the photo to enlarge and enjoy.

Edith Layton: The Mysterious Heir

The Mysterious Heir by Edith Layton was published by Signet in January 1984. Elizabeth DeLisle goes to the Earl of Auden's estate to see if she can convince him to name her young cousin as heir in order for them to survive, since they are poor. However, there are other heirs in waiting besides her attraction to the earl!

I think this is a lovely cover by Allan Kass. I love the heroine's white ball gown and her white pearl jewelry. Our hero is also handsome in his black tie and the evening colors emphasize the setting and their coloring.

Edith Layton: A Love for all Seasons

A Love for All Seasons is a Signet Super Regency which was published in May 1992. Signet Super Regency is an offshoot of the Signet Regency Romance series and is a longer story than the traditional regencies. Signet began this line around 1989. As far as I know, this is the only book of short stories done by the same author for Signet, even though they are well known for their Christmas short stories.

Edith writes about 4 different girls and their tales of love during each season. Felicia, Adela, Bronwen, and Marjorie's stories intertwine and culminate in the story about Felicia's mother, Rachel. I think the cover by Allan Kass is interesting in that it shows each of the seasons but only one couple. It almost has a vintage plate look!

Edith Layton: Lady of Spirit

Lady of Spirit was published in October 1986 by Signet and written by famous author Edith Layton. Victoria Dawkins accepts the Earl of Clune's offer to become a paid companion even though he first came to her with a quite different proposition which she wholeheartedly rejected!

Allan Kass does a great job showing our roue hero and our virtuous heroine here! I love the style of her coral regency day dress with the ruff and sheer bodice insert while our hero is dashing in black jacket and buff pantaloons. Notice the large dog on the floor. It's a homey scene and a great romance cover.

Edith Layton: The Indian Maiden

The Indian Maiden was published by Signet in June 1986. Edith Layton writes a story about Faith Hamilton, an American, who is sent to England to find a husband from the upper classes. Both Barnabas Deal, a rake, and the Earl of Methley, who needed a rich wife, were her suitors in this season of enchantment!

Allan Kass's beautiful depiction of our heroine is definitely the focal point of this cover. Her unique gown of red, white, and blue may be a mocking jest at the English where she is making her presentation.

There are a few regencies where the heroine was American, but it would have been uncommon for one to travel the ocean during the regency, which was a time of hostility between the two countries.