Apart from the male and female protagonists, Henley's romance novels also contain colorful supporting characters, each with their own adventures and romances which at times even rival those of the main protagonists. From the practices and traditions of the day, to the trends in fashion and down to the lives of prominent families in history - Henley combines them to create a rich background for her characters.

This attention to historical details is a hallmark of her novels.

Virginia Henley's novels are not typical 'bodice rippers' - attention is paid to many details such as historical events, which are integrated seamlessly into an otherwise fictional story. Her work has been translated into fourteen languages. 'Readers will delight as fantasies are played out and passion is given free rein.Virginia Henley is the author of eighteen historical novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Seduced and Desired, as well as three novellas. 'Readers will delight as fantasies are played out and passion is given free rein.' - Romantic Times, 4 Stars enough to please any reader seeking pleasure.'- Romantic Times, 4 Stars 'These three talented authors show the many sides of desire. Under Darius's skilled tutelage, Pru learns just how delightful a little scandal can be. But when Sophy begs Prudence's help in saving her marriage, Pru encounters handsome, worldly Darius Shaw. Sensible bluestocking Prudence Thorn has been too busy keeping her cousin Sophy out of trouble to experience any adventures of her own. 'Not Quite a Courtesan' by Maggie Robinson But when she dares him to seduce her properly, she discovers Nicholas is more than ready to meet her challenge.

She longs for the kind of fevered passion found in romance novels. Louisa March's new husband, Nicholas, is a perfect gentleman in bed-much to her disappointment. Now Charles has returned, unaware that the innocent ingénue he wed is determined to turn their marriage of convenience into a passionate affair. It's been three years since Lady Sarah Caversham set eyes on arrogant Charles Lennox-the husband her father chose for her to settle a gambling debt.

'Beauty and the Brute' by Virginia Henley Readers will float away on the literary flair of these escapist tales, each touched with just the right amount of eroticism.- Publishers Weekly Science Fiction & Fantasy - Available Now.Armchair Explorers for Children and Teens.

Lords of Passion by Virginia Henley