Deborah Simmons

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"Simmons guarantees the reader a page-turner..."
- Romantic Times

"Deborah Simmons is a wonderful storyteller and brings historical romance to life." - A Romance Review

"Deborah Simmons never fails to please her fans."
- Romance Reviews Today

"Deborah Simmons is an author I read automatically. Why? Because she gets it right. I can always count on her for a good tale, a wonderful hero, a feisty heroine, and a love story where it truly is love that makes the difference."
- All About Romance

Series Titles


The de Burghs:
Taming The Wolf, The
de Burgh Bride, Robber Bride, "The Unexpected Guest," My Lord de Burgh, and My Lady
de Burgh.

The de Lacis:
The Devil's Lady and Maiden Bride.

Regency Quartet:
The Vicar's Daughter, The Devil Earl, Tempting Kate, and The Last Rogue.


Graphic Novels


Deborah Simmons' books have been published as graphic novels in Japan, with illustrations by Nanao Hidaka and Misao Hoshiai. For those interested in searching for these editions (in Japanese only) the ISBNs are as follows:
Taming the Wolf: ISBN4-87287-438-2 & 87287-439-0
The de Burgh Bride: ISBN4-87287-576-1 & 87287-577-x
Robber Bride: ISBN4-87287-660-1 & 87287-661-x
The Devil Earl: ISBN4-87287-648-2 & 87287-647-4
The Devil's Lady: ISBN4-7767-1020-x & 7767-1021-8
The Unexpected Guest: ISBN4-7767-1078-1

The de Burgh Bride as a Japanese graphic novel


Pre-order Now

Deborah Simmons' upcoming title, The Dark Viscount, is available at Amazon.com for pre-order now. A Harlequin Historical that will be available in October, it's a Regency romp with a Gothic twist that makes for a great Halloween read.

Siblings Kit and Sydony Marchant are thrilled to receive the legacy of a medieval manor house from a distant relative, but their new home is plagued by odd rumors and strange discoveries. Intrigued by the overgrown maze that looms over the rear of the property, Sydony soon is delving into its disturbing history. But even more disturbing is the sudden arrival of Bartholomew Hawthorne, a former neighbor with whom she shares a history of her own.


Recent Releases


The Brides of Christmas - HQN - ISBN #0-373-77148-7

The Brides of Christmas anthology has been reissued in a beautiful trade sized edition with large type. This collection contains the novella "The Unexpected Guest," which is part of the de Burgh family series. Simmons revisits Campion Castle, where the worst weather in living memory threatens to curtail celebrations until the arrival of a mysterious visitor who changes the course of the holiday - and the lives of the de Burghs.

“The BRIDES OF CHRISTMAS is a delightful, funny, magical and joyful” - Romantic Times

“Deborah Simmons is a talented writer whose stories I always look forward to reading - and this one is no exception.” - All About Romance

A Lady of Distinction - Berkley Sensation - ISBN #0-425-19656-9

Lady Juliet Cavendish has devoted her life to studying the ancient Egyptian artifacts in her father's collection, but when a new shipment arrives, she finds herself more interested in the man who procured the priceless antiquities.

Morgan Beauchamp is an adventurer who bursts into Juliet's drab existence like a desert wind, rousing her to life. But has he unleashed something else, as well? When strange happenings befall the household, there are whispers of an age-old curse striking down those who disturbed the mummy's tomb.

"A bit of THE MUMMY and a lot of Indiana Jones merge in this entertaining nonstop read where one villain is uncovered and another appears. Simmons creates engaging characters and spices up her romance with plenty of action and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat." - Romantic Times

"A Lady of Distinction has a large element of suspense to hold your interest throughout the story...humor and wit to spare, and adventure to keep you reading for hours." - Romance Reviews Today


Selected Works

Historical Romance
The Devil Earl Harlequin Historical #317 ISBN #0-373-28917-0 May 1996
"The Devil Earl is a wonderfully written romance, complete with passion, love, mystery and a terrific cast of characters." - Romantic Times
The Vicar's Daughter Harlequin Historical #258 ISBN #0-373-28858-1 February 1995
"The Vicar's Daughter is a fun-loving adventure that is absolutely wondeful! - Affaire de Coeur

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