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| + | "Meet sophisticated men of the world and captivating women in glamorous international settings. Seduction and passion guaranteed." [[Harlequin]] promises this and more in the [[Presents]] line. Launched in May 1973 with the title [[Gates Of Steel]] by [[Anne Hampson]], the series has continued to feature rich, sensual tales with strong alpha heroes and not-always-so-innocent women. In many ways, the [[Presents]] line offers a modern look at the classic [[Gothic]] structure. | ||
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| + | The name for the [[Presents]] line was reportedly the brainchild of prolific author [[Anne Hampson]], who suggested the idea over lunch with Alan Boon of [[Mills and Boon]][http://www.pollingerltd.com/clients/anne_hampson.htm]. Other authors for [[Presents]] include beloved authors such as [[Violet Winspear]], [[Penny Jordan]], and [[Charlotte Lamb]]. A full list of authors is [[:Category:Presents_Author|here]]. | ||
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| + | These are fast-paced tales offering escapist romantic fantasies. | ||
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| + | * [[Harlequin Presents By The Numbers]] - A by-the-numbers look at titles published under the [[Presents]] imprint. | ||
| + | * [[:category:Presents Author|Presents Authors]] - list of authors who have published in the Presents line | ||
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| + | == Articles About Presents == | ||
| + | * [http://jillmonroe.blogspot.com/2005/06/those-harlequin-presents.html Those Harlequin Presents] - Author [[Jill Monroe]] talks about her love of the [[Presents]] line. | ||
| + | * [http://www.likesbooks.com/201.html June 1, 2005 - Issue #201] - [[Laurie Gold]] discusses a recent [[Presents]] reading jag. | ||
| + | * [http://www.macleans.ca/culture/media/article.jsp?content=20070924_109276_109276 Harlequin Thinks Unsexy Thoughts] - Macleans magazine, Sept. 24, 2007 - article on serious issues featured in '''Harlequin Presents''' novels | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.harlequinpresents.com/ Harlequin Presents Authors] | ||
| + | * [http://www.iheartpresents.com I (Heart) Presents] - Blog by editors, authors, and readers of the Presents series | ||
| + | * [http://www.eharlequin.com eHarlequin.com] | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 10 April 2008
"Meet sophisticated men of the world and captivating women in glamorous international settings. Seduction and passion guaranteed." Harlequin promises this and more in the Presents line. Launched in May 1973 with the title Gates Of Steel by Anne Hampson, the series has continued to feature rich, sensual tales with strong alpha heroes and not-always-so-innocent women. In many ways, the Presents line offers a modern look at the classic Gothic structure.
The name for the Presents line was reportedly the brainchild of prolific author Anne Hampson, who suggested the idea over lunch with Alan Boon of Mills and Boon[1]. Other authors for Presents include beloved authors such as Violet Winspear, Penny Jordan, and Charlotte Lamb. A full list of authors is here.
These are fast-paced tales offering escapist romantic fantasies.
- Harlequin Presents By The Numbers - A by-the-numbers look at titles published under the Presents imprint.
- Presents Authors - list of authors who have published in the Presents line
Articles About Presents
- Those Harlequin Presents - Author Jill Monroe talks about her love of the Presents line.
- June 1, 2005 - Issue #201 - Laurie Gold discusses a recent Presents reading jag.
- Harlequin Thinks Unsexy Thoughts - Macleans magazine, Sept. 24, 2007 - article on serious issues featured in Harlequin Presents novels
Links
- Harlequin Presents Authors
- I (Heart) Presents - Blog by editors, authors, and readers of the Presents series
- eHarlequin.com
