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Jenna Petersen

Born: in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Petersen lives in Bloomington, Illinois.

Biography: Petersen's journey as an author truly began when her husband told her she was only happy when she was writing. He was right, as always. She loves history and happily-ever-afters, so writing historical romance is a perfect fit. When not writing, she enjoys reading, making fun of reality television, and spending time with her cats (who truly believe they are children). She currently lives in the Midwest, where she dodges tornados between chapters.


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Primary Literary Genre(s): Romance

Primary Audience(s): Adult readers

Email: jenna@jennapetersen.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenna-Petersen/88464562894?ref=search=jenna+petersen
Website: http://www.jennapetersen.com
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Selected Titles

Desire Never Dies
ISBN: 9780061743214 OCLC: 1021157036

Desire never dies /
ISBN: 0061138088 OCLC: 77516609

Avon Books, New York : 2007.

Cryptographer Lady Anastasia Whittig joins forces with master spy Lucas Tyler to uncover the unknown enemy working to bring down the espionage organization run by Lady M, assigned to use her talent for breaking codes to reveal dangerous, top-secret information, but her tempting partner could prove to be a distraction, in the second volume in a series about three seductive English spies.

From London with love
ISBN: 9780061744051 OCLC: 1028214051

From London with love /
ISBN: 0060798610 OCLC: 70704136

Avon Books, New York : ©2006.

Meredith Sinclair is stunning, witty and resourceful and one of England's best spies. She sparkles at every gala and can conquer any man with a whisper and a smile. Her target: Tristan Archer, Marquis of Carmichael. Known as a proud and powerful member of society, he also once saved Meredith's life. She will trade on her seductive wiles and their prior relationship, if necessary. Her mission: To uncover a treacherous plot and bring a potential traitor to justice. Potential weaknesses: The dashing marquis's bold, intimate caress, his devilish good looks, and his devastating kiss that could bring even the best spy to her knees.

Her notorious viscount
ISBN: 9780061874154 OCLC: 400004500

HarperCollins e-books, Pymble, NSW ; 2009.

After the death of his brother Nicholas Stoneworth must leave the life he's made for himself as a fighter in London's underworld to become the new Viscount. Jane agrees to reteach him how to live in the ton, if he will help her find her brother who disappeared four years earlier into the same London underground that Nicholas just left.

Her notorious viscount /
ISBN: 0061470813 OCLC: 232978056

Avon Books, New York, N.Y. : ©2009.

After the death of his brother Nicholas Stoneworth must leave the life he's made for himself as a fighter in London's underworld to become the new Viscount. Jane agrees to reteach him how to live in the ton, if he will help her find her brother who disappeared four years earlier into the same London underground that Nicholas just left.

Lessons From a Courtesan
ISBN: 9780061983375 OCLC: 1021164307

Lessons from a courtesan /
ISBN: 0061138142 OCLC: 179807370

Avon ; New York : 2008.

Abandoned by her new husband, Justin, the Earl of Baybary, after a single passionate wedding night, Victoria has vowed never again to let him use her and returns to London in the guise of a courtesan to torment him with the knowledge that other men will do anything to possess her.

Scandalous
ISBN: 9780061753480 OCLC: 1021159075

Scandalous /
ISBN: 0060798599 OCLC: 61770998

Avon Books, New York, NY : ©2005.

When her scrupulously blemish-free life is rocked by scandal, Katherine Fleming is forced to accept a marriage proposal from the notorious seducer, Dominic Mallory.

Seduction is forever
ISBN: 9780061751318 OCLC: 1028194172

Seduction is forever /
ISBN: 0061138096 OCLC: 148886330

Avon ; New York : 2007.

Fiercely independent and intelligent, Emily Redgrave, one of England's most talented spies, receives her next assignment--to protect Grant Ashbury, Lord Westfield, from the unknown enemies out to destroy him--unaware that Ashbury has in turn been assigned to protect her.

The unclaimed duchess
ISBN: 9780062008862 OCLC: 739120447

Avon, New York : c 2010.

After a lifetime of unrequited love with her arranged fiancé, Anne Danvers has finally become the Duchess of Waverly. But just a few days into her marriage, her husband vanishes. Rhys Carlisle, Duke of Waverly has spent his life knowing he was better than everyone else because of his impeccable bloodline. But when he finds out everything he was told was a lie and he is in actually a bastard son of the late Duke of Billingham, his world is destroyed. He never expects his new wife to chase after him or demand she not be written out of his life. Nor does he expect the passion he feels for her to transform into love. But even as the two grow closer, Rhys{u2019}s dark secret looms in the distance, along with a blackmailer who could destroy any future Rhys and Anne have dared to dream.--Author's website.

The unclaimed duchess /
ISBN: 0061934992 OCLC: 632078321

Avon, New York : c 2010.

"After a lifetime of unrequited love with her arranged fiancé, Anne Danvers has finally become the Duchess of Waverly. But just a few days into her marriage, her husband vanishes. Rhys Carlisle, Duke of Waverly has spent his life knowing he was better than everyone else because of his impeccable bloodline. But when he finds out everything he was told was a lie and he is in actually a bastard son of the late Duke of Billingham, his world is destroyed. He never expects his new wife to chase after him or demand she not be written out of his life. Nor does he expect the passion he feels for her to transform into love. But even as the two grow closer, Rhys's dark secret looms in the distance, along with a blackmailer who could destroy any future Rhys and Anne have dared to dream."--Author's website.

What the duke desires
ISBN: 9780061960048 OCLC: 505244157

HarperCollins e-books, Pymble, NSW ; 2009.

As the new Duke of Billingham, Simon Crathorne has one main duty to fulfill: find a proper wife and continue his family's exalted name. But of all the eligible women who have come to his country party, he desires only one. And she may be the most unsuitable bride of all. Lillian Mayhew is desperate to expose a devastating secret about Simon's distinguished late father so she can salvage her family's reputation. Yet from the moment she meets her rakishly handsome host, she begins to question if she can destroy his world so callously. She once wanted nothing more than to destroy his good name--and now she wants nothing more than his kiss. Caught between vengeance and ecstasy, Simon and Lillian begin a passionate affair. But betrayal lurks behind every stolen touch--and the duke's shocking past may be his ultimate undoing.

What the duke desires /
ISBN: 0061470821 OCLC: 310399365

Avon, New York : 2009.

"As the new Duke of Billingham, Simon Crathorne has one main duty to fulfill: find a proper wife and continue his family's exalted name. But of all the eligible women who have come to his country party, he desires only one. And she may be the most unsuitable bride of all. Lillian Mayhew is desperate to expose a devastating secret about Simon's distinguished late father so she can salvage her family's reputation. Yet from the moment she meets her rakishly handsome host, she begins to question if she can destroy his world so callously. She once wanted nothing more than to destroy his good name--and now she wants nothing more than his kiss. Caught between vengeance and ecstasy, Simon and Lillian begin a passionate affair. But betrayal lurks behind every stolen touch--and the duke's shocking past may be his ultimate undoing ..."--Page 4 of cover.

 

 

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