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User:Captainrose

2011-12-09T03:34:05Z

Captainrose: A bit about myself

I wasn't born with an interest in romance fiction (wouldn't have touched it with the proverbial bargepole) but have married into it. As I'm now the co-owner of a romance publisher, with my reader/writer/editor spouse, I take more of an interest in the genre.

Betty Neels

2011-12-08T17:25:35Z

Captainrose: Add link to the authoritative Betty Neels blog

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== Biography ==
Betty Neels was a trained Army nurse in the United Kingdom, and used her experiences in her novels. She lived briefly in the Netherlands with her Dutch husband before returning to Dorset. Though her husband was Dutch and she frequently featured Dutch surgeons as heroes, she maintained that he was not her inspiration (he was not, by the way, in the medical profession).

Neels did not start writing or publishing until after her retirement in 1969 when she was in her 60s: it's said that Neels's daughter encouraged her to write after overhearing a library patron exclaim, "I'm sick of all this pornography." While her work is considered chaste by today's standards, she is frequently cited as a great inspiration for romance authors.

Neels was born September 15, 1909 and passed away June 7, 2001. She published a total of 134 novels, starting with her first [[Sister Peters in Amsterdam]] in 1969. As an author for [[Harlequin Romance]], Betty Neels published 130 novels.

== Books ==
* [[All Else Confusion|''All Else Confusion'']] - April, 1983 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2542]]
* [[Always And Forever - Betty Neels|''Always And Forever'']] - November, 2001 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3675]]
* [[An Apple From Eve|''Apple From Eve, An'']] - March, 1982 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2463]]
* [[At Odds With Love|''At Odds With Love'']] - August, 1994 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3323]]
* [[At The End Of The Day|''At The End Of The Day'']] - November, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2729]]
* [[The Awakened Heart|''Awakened Heart, The'']] - December, 1994 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3339]]
* [[The Bachelor's Wedding|''Bachelor's Wedding, The'']] - July, 1996 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3415]]
* [[Britannia All At Sea|''Britannia All At Sea'']] - June, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2169]]
* [[Caroline's Waterloo|''Caroline's Waterloo'']] - March, 1981 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2393]]
* [[Cassandra By Chance|''Cassandra By Chance'']] - June, 1973 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1689]]
* [[The Chain Of Destiny|''Chain Of Destiny, The'']] - May, 1990 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3053]]
* [[A Christmas Wish|''Christmas Wish, A'']] - December, 1995 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3389]]
* [[Cobweb Morning|''Cobweb Morning'']] - May, 1976 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1970]]
* [[The Convenient Wife|''Convenient Wife, The'']] - October, 1990 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3084]]
* [[The Course Of True Love|''Course Of True Love, The'']] - September, 1988 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2933]]
* [[Cruise To A Wedding|''Cruise To A Wedding'']] - March, 1975 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1857]]
* [[Damsel In Green|''Damsel In Green'']] - February, 1971 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1465]]
* [[The Daughter Of The Manor|''Daughter Of The Manor, The'']] - January, 2000 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3583]]
* [[Dearest Love|''Dearest Love'']] - April, 1995 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3355]]
* [[Dearest Mary Jane|''Dearest Mary Jane'']] - December, 1996 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3435]]
* [[Discovering Daisy|''Discovering Daisy'']] - April, 2003 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3746]]
* [[The Doubtful Marriage|''Doubtful Marriage, The'']] - February, 1988 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2891]]
* [[A Dream Come True|''Dream Come True, A'']] - May, 1983 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2550]]
* [[The Edge Of Winter|''Edge Of Winter, The'']] - February, 1977 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2041]]
* [[Emma's Wedding|''Emma's Wedding'']] - May, 2002 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3699]]
* [[Enchanting Samantha|''Enchanting Samantha'']] - May, 1974 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1777]]
* [[The End Of The Rainbow|''End Of The Rainbow, The'']] - June, 1975 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1881]]
* [[The Engagement Effect: An Ordinary Girl|''Engagement Effect: An Ordinary Girl, The'']] - February, 2002 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3689]]
* [[Esmeralda|''Esmeralda'']] - October, 1976 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2009]]
* [[Fate Is Remarkable|''Fate Is Remarkable'']] - June, 1971 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1498]]
* [[Fate Takes A Hand|''Fate Takes A Hand'']] - April, 1997 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3454]]
* [[The Fateful Bargain|''Fateful Bargain, The'']] - December, 1989 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3024]]
* [[The Fifth Day Of Christmas|''Fifth Day Of Christmas, The'']] - December, 1972 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1641]]
* [[The Final Touch|''Final Touch, The'']] - May, 1992 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3197]]
* [[The Fortunes Of Francesca|''Fortunes Of Francesca, The'']] - December, 2002 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3730]]
* [[A Gem Of A Girl|''Gem Of A Girl, A'']] - April, 1977 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2063]]
* [[The Gemel Ring|''Gemel Ring, The'']] - October, 1974 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1817]]
* [[A Gentle Awakening|''Gentle Awakening, A'']] - June, 1988 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2914]]
* [[A Girl In A Million|''Girl In A Million, A'']] - June, 1994 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3315]]
* [[A Girl Named Rose|''Girl Named Rose, A'']] - September, 1986 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2787]]
* [[A Girl To Love|''Girl To Love, A'']] - December, 1982 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2520]]
* [[The Girl With Green Eyes|''Girl With Green Eyes, The'']] - February, 1991 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3105]]
* [[A Good Wife|''Good Wife, A'']] - July, 2003 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3758]]
* [[Grasp A Nettle|''Grasp A Nettle'']] - December, 1977 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2127]]
* [[Hannah|''Hannah'']] - May, 1981 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2403]]
* [[A Happy Meeting|''Happy Meeting, A'']] - June, 1993 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3267]]
* [[The Hasty Marriage|''Hasty Marriage, The'']] - October, 1977 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2110]]
* [[Heaven Is Gentle|''Heaven Is Gentle'']] - November, 1975 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1921]]
* [[Heidelberg Wedding|''Heidelberg Wedding'']] - March, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2680]]
* [[Henrietta's Own Castle|''Henrietta's Own Castle'']] - January, 1976 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1937]]
* [[Hilltop Tryst|''Hilltop Tryst'']] - August, 1990 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3071]]
* [[An Ideal Wife|''Ideal Wife, An'']] - April, 2001 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3647]]
* [[An Independent Woman|''Independent Woman, An'']] - January, 2002 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3685]]
* [[An Innocent Bride|''Innocent Bride, An'']] - November, 1999 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3577]]
* [[Judith|''Judith'']] - September, 1982 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2500]]
* [[A Kind Of Magic - Betty Neels|''Kind Of Magic, A'']] - July, 1992 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3208]]
* [[A Kiss For Julie|''Kiss For Julie, A'']] - July, 1998 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3512]]
* [[Last Fair|''Last Fair'']] - November, 1980 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2367]]
* [[The Little Dragon|''Little Dragon, The'']] - April, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2153]]
* [[A Little Moonlight|''Little Moonlight, A'']] - November, 1991 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3161]]
* [[Love and Marriage: Making Sure Of Sarah|''Love & Marriage: Making Sure Of Sarah'']] - May, 1999 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3554]]
* [[Love Can Wait|''Love Can Wait'']] - January, 2001 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3636]]
* [[Magic In Vienna|''Magic In Vienna'']] - January, 1986 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2741]]
* [[The Magic Of Living|''Magic Of Living, The'']] - January, 1975 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1841]]
* [[Marrying A Doctor: The Doctor's Girl|''Marrying A Doctor: The Doctor's Girl'']] - October, 2001 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3674]]
* [[Marrying Mary|''Marrying Mary'']] - February, 1998 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3492]]
* [[Matilda's Wedding|''Matilda's Wedding'']] - April, 2000 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3601]]
* [[Midnight Sun's Magic|''Midnight Sun's Magic'']] - February, 1980 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2314]]
* [[Midsummer Star|''Midsummer Star'']] - August, 1983 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2566]]
* [[The Mistletoe Kiss|''Mistletoe Kiss, The'']] - December, 1997 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3483]]
* [[Moon For Lavinia|''Moon For Lavinia'']] - July, 1976 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1987]]
* [[The Most Marvellous Summer|''Most Marvellous Summer, The'']] - March, 1992 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3185]]
* [[Nanny By Chance|''Nanny By Chance'']] - February, 2003 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3738]]
* [[Never The Time And The Place|''Never The Time And The Place'']] - March, 1986 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2752]]
* [[Never Too Late - Betty Neels|''Never Too Late'']] - June, 1984 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2626]]
* [[Never While The Grass Grows|''Never While The Grass Grows'']] - January, 1979 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2226]]
* [[No Need To Say Goodbye|''No Need To Say Goodbye'']] - February, 1990 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3036]]
* [[Not Once But Twice|''Not Once But Twice'']] - November, 1981 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2440]]
* [[Nurse Harriet Goes To Holland / Tempestuous|''Nurse Harriet Goes To Holland / Tempestuous'']] - November, 1970 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1441]]
* [[Nurse In Holland / Amazon In An Apron / A Match|''Nurse In Holland / Amazon In An Apron / A Match'']] - April, 1970 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1385]]
* [[Off With The Old Love|''Off With The Old Love'']] - November, 1987 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2874]]
* [[An Old-Fashioned Girl|''Old-Fashioned Girl, An'']] - November, 1993 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3287]]
* [[Once For All Time|''Once For All Time'']] - January, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2666]]
* [[Only By Chance|''Only By Chance'']] - January, 1999 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3537]]
* [[Paradise For Two|''Paradise For Two'']] - September, 1989 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3004]]
* [[Philomena's Miracle|''Philomena's Miracle'']] - October, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2202]]
* [[Pineapple Girl|''Pineapple Girl'']] - February, 1978 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2137]]
* [[Polly|''Polly'']] - November, 1984 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2656]]
* [[The Promise Of Happiness|''Promise Of Happiness, The'']] - December, 1979 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2301]]
* [[The Quiet Professor|''Quiet Professor, The'']] - September, 1993 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3279]]
* [[The Right Kind Of Girl|''Right Kind Of Girl, The'']] - August, 1997 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3467]]
* [[Ring In A Teacup|''Ring In A Teacup'']] - April, 1979 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2250]]
* [[Romantic Encounter|''Romantic Encounter'']] - February, 1993 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3249]]
* [[Roses And Champagne|''Roses And Champagne'']] - January, 1984 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2597]]
* [[Roses For Christmas|''Roses For Christmas'']] - December, 1976 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2025]]
* [[Roses Have Thorns|''Roses Have Thorns'']] - September, 1991 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3149]]
* [[Saturday's Child - Betty Neels|''Saturday's Child'']] - March, 1973 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1666]]
* [[A Secret Infatuation|''Secret Infatuation, A'']] - June, 1995 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3363]]
* [[The Secret Pool|''Secret Pool, The'']] - March, 1987 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2824]]
* [[The Silver Thaw|''Silver Thaw, The'']] - February, 1981 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2386]]
* [[Sister Peters In Amsterdam|''Sister Peters In Amsterdam'']] - January, 1970 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1361]]
* [[A Small Slice Of Summer|''Small Slice Of Summer, A'']] - June, 1977 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2080]]
* [[A Star Looks Down|''Star Looks Down, A'']] - March, 1976 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1954]]
* [[Stars Through The Mist|''Stars Through The Mist'']] - March, 1974 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1761]]
* [[Stormy Springtime|''Stormy Springtime'']] - August, 1987 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2855]]
* [[A Suitable Match|''Suitable Match, A'']] - June, 1991 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3131]]
* [[A Summer Idyll|''Summer Idyll, A'']] - August, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2712]]
* [[Sun And Candlelight|''Sun And Candlelight'']] - August, 1979 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2275]]
* [[Surgeon From Holland / Blow Hot, Blow Cold / Visiting Consultant|''Surgeon From Holland / Blow Hot, Blow Cold / Visiting Consultant'']] - July, 1970 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1409]]
* [[Tabitha In Moonlight|''Tabitha In Moonlight'']] - September, 1975 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1905]]
* [[Tangled Autumn|''Tangled Autumn'']] - March, 1972 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1569]]
* [[Three For A Wedding|''Three For A Wedding'']] - August, 1973 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1705]]
* [[Tulips For Augusta|''Tulips For Augusta'']] - October, 1971 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1529]]
* [[Two For The Heart: The Proposal|''Two For The Heart: The Proposal'']] - January, 1994 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3299]]
* [[Two Weeks To Remember|''Two Weeks To Remember'']] - December, 1986 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2808]]
* [[An Unlikely Romance|''Unlikely Romance, A'']] - September, 1992 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3222]]
* [[A Valentine For Daisy|''Valentine For Daisy, A'']] - February, 1995 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3347]]
* [[The Vicar's Daughter|''Vicar's Daughter, The'']] - November, 1998 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3527]]
* [[Victory For Victoria|''Victory For Victoria'']] - October, 1972 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1625]]
* [[Waiting for Deborah|''Waiting For Deborah'']] - March, 1996 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3400]]
* [[Wedding Bells For Beatrice|''Wedding Bells For Beatrice'']] - August, 1995 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3371]]
* [[When Follows|''When Follows'']] - July, 1981 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2415]]
* [[When Two Paths Meet|''When Two Paths Meet'']] - January, 1989 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2956]]
* [[A Winter Love Story|''Winter Love Story, A'']] - October, 2000 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #3626]]
* [[Winter Of Change|''Winter Of Change'']] - December, 1973 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1737]]
* [[Winter Wedding|''Winter Wedding'']] - June, 1980 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2338]]
* [[Wish With the Candles|''Wish With The Candles'']] - June, 1972 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1593]]
* [[Uncertain Summer|''Uncertain Summer'']] - August, 1974 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #1801]]
* [[Year's Happy Ending|''Year's Happy Ending'']] - May, 1985 [[Harlequin Romance By The Numbers|Harlequin Romance #2692]]

== On the Web ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Neels Wikipedia entry]
* [http://www.eharlequin.com/author.html;jsessionid=8FF788C301596F12A55E62F3E2245CA3?authorid=160 Biography at eHarlequin]
* [http://everyneelsthing.blogspot.com/ The Uncrushable Jersey Dress]

Betty Neels

2011-12-08T17:23:34Z

Captainrose: Correct various errors, rearrange and add anecdote from "Passion's Fortune: The Story of Mills & Boon"