Jo Beverley was a highly acclaimed and beloved author in the historical romance genre. Born on September 22, 1947, in Lancashire, England, she was known for her meticulous research and attention to historical detail, which brought her stories to life. Beverley obtained a degree in English history from Keele University in Staffordshire, where she met her future husband, Ken Beverley. After graduation, they married and moved to Canada in the mid-70s, where Beverley began her writing career in earnest.
Beverley's first romance novel, "Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed," was published in 1988, and she quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the genre. She went on to publish over 40 novels and numerous short stories, many of which became bestsellers. Beverley won numerous awards for her work, including five RITA awards, two Career Achievement awards from Romantic Times, and multiple Golden Leaf and Award of Excellence awards. She was also a member of the RWA Honor Roll and RWA Hall of Fame.
Beverley's novels were known for their complex characters, intricate plotlines, and rich historical detail. She set her stories in her native England, often in the Georgian period or the Regency, and incorporated mystery and adventure elements into her plots. Her two most popular series, the Malloren series and the Company of Rogues books, are still beloved by readers today. Beverley's writing was praised for its masterful storytelling, thrilling plot twists, and evocative settings. She passed away on May 23, 2016, after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional historical romance novels.
Renfrew/Kyle Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Lord Wraybourne's Betrothed
1988
2
The Stanforth Secrets
1989
3
The Stolen Bride
1990
4
A Regency Valentine
1991
5
Emily and the Dark Angel
1992
6
The Fortune Hunter
1992
7
Deirdre and Don Juan
1993
8
Lovers and Ladies
2008
Company of Rogues Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
An Arranged Marriage
1991
2
Christmas Angel
1992
3
An Unwilling Bride
1992
4
Forbidden
1994
5
Forbidden Magic
1995
6
Dangerous Joy
1995
7
The Dragon's Bride
2001
8
The Devil's Heiress
2001
9
Hazard
2002
10
St. Raven
2003
11
Skylark
2004
12
The Rogue's Return
2006
13
To Rescue A Rogue
2006
14
Lady Beware
2007
15
A Shocking Delight
2014
16
Too Dangerous For a Lady
2015
17
The Viscount Needs a Wife
2016
Dark Champion Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Lord of My Heart
1992
2
Dark Champion
1993
3
The Shattered Rose
1996
4
Lord of Midnight
1998
Mallorens Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
My Lady Notorious
1993
2
Tempting Fortune
1995
3
Something Wicked
1997
4
Secrets of the Night
1999
5
Devilish
2000
6
Winter Fire
2003
7
A Most Unsuitable Man
2005
8
A Lady's Secret
2008
9
The Secret Wedding
2009
10
The Secret Duke
2010
11
An Unlikely Countess
2011
12
A Scandalous Countess
2012
13
Seduction In Silk
2013
Three Heroes Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
In Praise of Younger Men
2001
2
In Praise of Younger Men (With: Jaclyn Reding)
2001
3
The Dragon's Bride
2001
4
The Devil's Heiress
2001
5
Three Heroes
2004
Standalone Novels
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Forbidden Affections
1996
2
Merely a Marriage
2017
Short Stories/Novellas
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Demon's Bride
1993
2
The Demon's Mistress
2001
3
The Trouble With Heroes....
2004
4
Lord Samhain's Night
2011
5
Dare to Kiss
2013
6
The Marrying Maid
2013
7
A Mummers' Play
2013
8
Dragon and the Princess
2014
9
The Raven and the Rose
2014
10
The Wise Virgin
2014
Short Story Collections
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
A Christmas Delight
1991
2
Star of Wonder
1999
3
Mistletoe Kisses and Yuletide Joy
2013
4
Regency Valentines
2015
5
Faery Weddings
2015
L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books