A Lady in Need of an Heir: A Regency Historical Romance

By Louise Allen

She needs an heir…

But not a husband!

Gabrielle Frost knows that marrying any man would mean handing over control of her beloved family vineyard in Portugal to her new husband. She won’t take that risk. But she needs an heir! So when Nathaniel Graystone, Earl of Leybourne, arrives to escort her to London, Gabrielle wonders—what if this former soldier, with his courage, strength and dangerous air, could be the one to father her child?

“Allen writes Regency romances that always become favorites … Readers will enjoy the engaging plot twists and the authentic setting and characters.” — RT Book Reviews on The Earl’s Practical Marriage

“Readers will enjoy the unique setting, the many twists and turns of the plot, and the chance to see the whole Herriard clan together again.” — RT Book Reviews on Surrender to the Marquess

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin Historical
• Release date: Sep 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781488086915

Louise Allen

Louise Allen has been immersing herself in history for as long as she can remember, finding landscapes and places evoke powerful images of the past. Venice, Burgundy & the Greek islands are favourites. Louise lives on the Norfolk coast & spends her spare time gardening, researching family history or travelling. Please visit Louise's website, www.louiseallenregency.com, her blog https://janeaustenslondon or find her on Twitter/X @LouiseRegency and on Facebook.

Reviews for A Lady in Need of an Heir

[wyvernfriend · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Gabrielle Frost has a problem, she needs an heir, but if she marries she will lose everything, including the vineyards she has tended in Portugal. When Nathaniel Graystone, Earl of Leybourne arrives to bring her back to London to satisfy his godmother and her aunt (one and the same person) Gabrielle wonders if she could get a child on him and retreat back to Portugal. But then she starts falling for him, but he has duties in England. Can they reconcile the issues?Yeah, it all works out in the end but I was almost screaming at them about the solutions. Still I would suspect that it wouldn't have occured to them in reality. He was a bit of an ass about it initially but his respect does grow and he earns her love.