Margo  Maguire (Margo Wider)   

Throughout her years of nursing practice, Margo Maguire started thousands of intravenous lines and drew enough blood to keep the hungriest vampire satisfied. She wrote a sufficient number of nurses’ notes to carpet an entire football field, and read so many EKGs her eyes came close to crossing permanently.

As a nice, sane break from the drama and fast pace of the intensive care unit, Margo went back to college to study history, and fell in love. Writing about the historical characters she encountered in her classes was a good way to unwind from a crazy day in the unit. She soon started making up characters and putting them into historical settings.

Over the past eight years, Margo has written fourteen historical romance novels, and is currently under contract with Avon books. Her books have been published in twelve different languages, and have most recently come out in Japan as manga – animated books. She is the mother of three grown children and lives with her scientist husband in southern Michigan.

Margo participates in the yearly RWA Literacy Signing, and does local book signings with every new release. She is a featured author on JauntyQuills.com, a regular contributor to the Avon Romance Bulletin Board, and Romance Designs. Visit her website, www.margomaguire.com, and join in her blog with several other authors, www.jauntyquills.com.

USA Today bestselling author Lorraine Heath writes: "Margo Maguire writes fast-paced, poignant adventures that'll keep you turning the pages."

BOOKS

A Warrior’s Taking
Paranormal Historical - Avon, 2007
ISBN: 978-0061256264

Margo Maguire’s A Warrior’s Taking is breathtaking. This is a novel that will seduce it’s readers with a gorgeous setting and a fiery hero. Her plot will pull readers in and not let go until the very last page. Margo Maguire is a must read author! I'm thrilled to give A Warrior’s Taking my highest rating of 5 blue ribbons. ~ Romance Junkies

The Perfect Seduction
Medieval - Avon, 2006
ISBN: 978-0060837327

Margo Maguire has given readers of historical romance a brilliant book. The Perfect Seduction has a brave heroine who yearns for a passionate destiny, and a broken hero who is redeemed by love. Which is why I am giving it the highest rating of 5 blue ribbons. I enjoyed a daily escape into this lush historical, the setting of which is perfection. I just couldn’t get enough of The Perfect Seduction. ~ Romance Junkies

The Perfect Seduction is almost impossible to put down. It’s got it all, immensely likable characters, an entertaining story, passion and romance. Read it and see if you aren’t perfectly seduced by Edric, Kathryn, and their tale. ~ Romance Reviews Today

Saxon Lady
Medieval - Harlequin Historicals, 2006
ISBN: 978-0373293988

Saxon Lady is a finely crafted love story with memorable, strong and independent characters that are realistically flawed. The sexual chemistry is vividly portrayed by the author; the feelings both tried to deny, while the attraction that was so strong – though they were sworn enemies… Saxon Lady was a thoroughly engrossing tale; a great diversion I was sad to see end. ~ Historical Romance Writers

The Bride Hunt
Medieval - Avon, 2006
ISBN: 978-0060837143

“The Bride Hunt is most definitely a romantic tale of love’s healing power, it is also a fast-paced story filled with action and adventure.” ~ Romance Reviews Today

Maguire has an excellent grasp of the time period and the "medieval feel" felt right. If you are a medieval fan who appreciates road romances, I heartily recommend picking up The Bride Hunt. ~ All About Romance

Margo Maguire writes an exhilarating medieval romance that stars two likable heroes in trouble from start to finish. ~ The Best Reviews

Margo Maguire’s spin on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast will have you adding her to your list of favorite authors. Be sure to watch out for the sequel to this story featuring Isabel’s kidnapped sister, Kathryn. ~ Romance Junkies

The Bride Hunt is fast paced, well written and full of adventure and romance. The characters show depth in their thinking and their actions. Hunt for it at your bookstore. ~ The Romance Reader

The Bride Hunt is a medieval romance I would highly recommend to all fans of this era, and look forward to finding more of Ms. Maguire’s work. ~ The Romance Reader’s Connection

Fast-paced adventure tinged with poignancy that stirs the blood is a Maguire hallmark. The characters' pulse-pounding escapades set the pages on fire and will keep you up all night. ~ Romantic Times

Not Quite a Lady
Victorian era - Harlequin Historicals, 2004
ISBN: 978-0373293025

Not Quite a Lady is an entertaining read, especially for anyone craving a bit of magic and a sweet story. It certainly brought a much-needed touch of fairytale whimsy to my afternoon. ~ All About Romance

The Virtuous Knight
Medieval - Harlequin Historicals, 2003
ISBN: 978-0373292813

… charm to this tale of people starting out on different roads and ending up on a new and better one … These are memorable characters whose story plays out against a well-researched backdrop. ~ Romantic Times

Scoundrel’s Daughter
Victorian era – Harlequin Historicals, 2003
ISBN: 978-0373292561

Norwyck’s Lady
Medieval – Harlequin Historicals, 2002
ISBN: 978-0373292370

Bride of the Isle
Medieval – Harlequin Historicals, 2002
ISBN: 978-0373292097

His Lady Fair
Medieval – Harlequin Historicals, 2002
ISBN: 978-0373291960

Celtic Bride
Medieval – Harlequin Historicals, 2001
ISBN: 0373291728

Dryden’s Bride
Medieval – Harlequin Historicals, 2000
ISBN: 0373291299

The Bride of Windermere
Medieval – Harlequin Historicals, 1999
ISBN: 0373290535

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