Bio: Nina Coombs Pykare has published 54 novels in the romance, inspiration, historical, contemporary, Regency, gothic, and mystery fields under a variety of pseudonyms. Her publishers include Avalon, Berkley, Dell, Five Star, Heartsong, Leisure Lovespell, Manor, New American Library, Pocket Books, Silhouette, Zebra, and Lion Press Ltd. "I have literally written since I could hold a pencil," Nina says. "I started college at 32, earned a Ph.D. in English at 42, and sold my first novel when I was 46."
Nina has sold hundreds of short stories and articles, as well as puzzles and poems for children of all ages. Some of the latter were written for her four sons and daughter, and now for four grandsons, five granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter.
Nina taught a novel writing class for Writer's Digest from 1988 to 2006 and has also taught classes at nearby schools and the YWCA.
She was married for 20 years, has been divorced longer than that, and still believes love is the most important thing in the world.
when new books by Nina Coombs Pykare are released.
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Agatha Trimble had a secret. She wasn't always destined to be companion to Lord Winthrop's spoiled daughter, Cecilie. But when fate delivered the two of them to the Earl of Denby as Cecilie's new guardian, Aggie was faced with a real dilemma. For it was Denby who had deserted her five years ago--and he now vowed to make her his. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency
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Dimity Dalyrumple may be determined never to marry, but her uncle has other ideas. And Patrick William Very may be known as No Marriage Kirkdale, but he has a mother who insists that he insure the succession and provide her with grandchildren. Watch Dimity and Patrick contrive to avoid matrimony--and lose to love. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Lion Press
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Lady Psyche Veringham was a sharp-tongued bluestocking who had turned her attention to finding a match for her young protege, Amanda. The Earl of Southdon appeared to her the perfect husband for Amanda--but he proved willfully uncooperative, pretending Psyche wished to win him for herself. The earl was having none of the pretty debutantes; he wanted a woman of wit and charm. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Zebra
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Though Edwina Pierce knows about the curse on the castle family, she seeks the position of governess to the Earl of Holmden's girls, because she has no alternative. When she discovers that their dead mother is calling to the girls and their father, she struggles to keep them safe. And if her efforts to protect Charles and the girls lead her to love him? Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Belgrave House/Regency Reads
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Three tales of Regency ladies who are found by love: a country maiden whose only knowledge of love comes from the ancient writers she studies; a lonely young woman whose greedy mother says she's not good enough to bring them a husband who will support them; a young widow who has never been a wife and now has a secret admirer? Regency Romance Novellas by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Zebra Books in A Touch of Christmas (1993), A Mother's Love (1993), and A Valentine's Day Tangle (19... more info>>
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Miss Delicia Dudley, who considered herself beyond marriageable age, was constantly being placed in embarrassing situations by her flighty mother and sister. Yet her loyalty to sister Desiree had her agreeing to pretend to be in love with the Duke of Ravenworth, so that Desiree could pursue her own love. But charades have a way of becoming real--with distressing consequences. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Jove
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Aurelia Amesley, being a twenty-four year old spinster, could decide to climb aboard a hot-air balloon. But she wasn't prepared for her crash landing onto the estate of the handsome Earl of Ranfield. There was a strong attraction between them--but Aurelia had no dowry and no illusions about marrying the earl. Should she lose her virtue to him--or leave him entirely? Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Berkley Jove
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Linnet and Fanny Hungerford are wards of Lord Farrington, who has neglected them. When the old lord died, young Lord Farrington became their guardian and determined to bring them to London to find husbands. Linnet stubbornly resisted the new lord's autocratic commands. But Aunt Templeton insisted that Linnet would find a man who made her heart pound? Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency
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Kate Ketterling is a member of her father's troupe of strolling players. When the actors come to Covent Garden she finds the theatre superior to their usual haunts--until Nell Stanford's dresser is strangled. The authorities take little interest before the hot-tempered Nell herself is killed. When Bow Street's progress is nonexistent, intrepid Kate and Viscount Barrington stage their own investigation. Regency Mystery/Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Five Star
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Kate Ketterling, one of a strolling players troupe, has Archie Islington, Viscount Barrington, take her to Astley's Amphitheater to meet the star, Phillipe Ducant. They learn that Angelique de la Reina has been found dead--and Bow Street will decide her horse is to blame. Kate instead considers all the other suspects--and refuses to be intimidated when more people are attacked. Regency Mystery/Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Five Star and second of the Kate Ketterling myst... more info>>
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When Artchie takes Kate and her family to Vauxhall Gardens to see the singers, he just wants her to meet his friend's newest 'friend.' Instead he and Kate stumble on another murder. As usual, Kate has to know why, why did someone stab the beautiful singer and leave her in the Dark Walk? [Third in the Kate Ketterling series] Regency Mystery/Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Belgrave House/Regency Reads
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Fiona Byrne received an offer from the Earl of Dreyford, whom she scarcely knew. But she eventually accepted his offer, to escape from her odious Cousin Charles. Both Fiona and Robert guard their secrets from the past--desires that they thought could never be fulfilled. But true love has a way of winning out in the end. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Jove
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Bridget Durabian had no interest in the ton or anything else, really, except horses. Her indebted father, however, wagered her future on a race and Bridget was honor-bound to marry the Marquis of Haverly. Unfortunately Haverly, though delighted by Bridget, found her far too unconventional for his taste--and set about correcting her behavior. Which turned out to be something of a mistake? Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Zebra Regency
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It was called "Farrington's Folly" because Lady Elizabeth had the notion that a museum of natural curiosities would advance the cause of science--and the ton thought her idea scandalous. The Marquis of Worthington, Elizabeth's childhood friend, had become a very straight-laced fellow since their youthful pranks, but he was determined to guard her reputation by accompanying her on her expeditions. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nina Porter; originally published by Zebra
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Louisa Penhope's father had lost considerably at the gaming tables before his death, but his resourceful daughter has found a way to support her family. Even the London gossips can't discover who the mysterious authoress, Lady Incognita, might be. And Louisa intends to keep it that way--especially when Philip, Viscount Atherton, appears, as romantic as any of her heroes. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Curley Large Print
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Though she had inherited a fashionable town house on St. James's Square, Fancy Harper loved the theater and was determined to be an actress. Marriage didn't interest her; no man was going to own her. Though three men pursued her, it was the Earl of Morgane she watched. He wanted her, and he always got what he wanted? Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by John Curley and Associates
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Samantha Everett came to London to be a seamstress in the theatre. The big city was full of wickedness--and temptation. But Samantha was determined to work hard and prove herself, even though the impossibly handsome Lord Roxberry might have plans of his own for her. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency
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Jocelyn Franklin, wealthy heiress, came to London to protect her gentle sister Maria, recently widowed, from the imperious guardian who controlled her finances. Fearing that Viscount Ashburton would force Maria into a loveless marriage, Jocelyn was frequently at loggerheads with him--but there was an obvious attraction between them, nonetheless. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare writing as Nan Pemberton; originally published by Pocket Books
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Beautiful heiress Emily Penthorne was so excited by her trip to London that she en route she allowed herself to flirt with a devastatingly handsome perfect stranger. Unfortunately, when she arrived she learned from her Uncle Cyril that Viscount Dunstan, the "perfect stranger," had been chosen as her guardian--with the duty to teach her to be a lady. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency Special
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Jennifer Whitcomb had become governess to the Parthemer children after she refused her previous employer's proposition. But there was intrigue in this new location so close to France, and the handsome neighbor Viscount Haverford she had to reckon with. Did Haverford have the same idea as her previous employer? Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; previously published by Dell
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Hester Durant accepted the proposal of a stranger, the Earl of Grey Cliffs, because he promised to provide for her if she would care for his troubled son. Mostly she agreed because of his anguished eyes. But on arrival at her new home she discovered eccentric relatives and a mystery surrounding the death of Edward's father. Was there a killer at the castle? Regency Gothic Romance; originally published by Diamond Books/Berkley
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For a year Jeannie Burnstead had remained in Shropshire after Lord Atwood had reneged on their engagement. She only went to London to save her twin brother from a loveless marriage. But owing to a terrible misunderstanding, she found herself affianced to the rake Viscount Trenton--a business arrangement gone vastly awry.... Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency Special
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Vanessa never expected that a year after her sister Caroline's violent death, Richard, Duke of Greyden would ask her to marry him. Her dream became a nightmare when she learned that Richard had an identical twin who hated him, a mother who shunned Vanessa, and a sister who might be certifiably mad. And now someone was trying to kill Vanessa? Gothic romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Zebra Books
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Nothing in Faith Duncan's experience as a nurse-companion had prepared her for the imperious Countess of Moorshead Castle. Though old and ailing, the countess came to love Faith and wanted her to win one of her two handsome nephews--kind Mr. Felix Kingston and brooding Earl of Moorshead. Faith was torn between the brothers--who each sought the countess's fortune. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare, writing as Regina Towers; originally published by Dell
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Rebecca Stratford married Robert, Marquess of Burlingame, to satisfy her father's dying wish. But marriage in name only to an arrogant, brooding aristocrat proved difficult, especially when she continually incurred his anger. While learning to be a marchioness, Rebecca embroiled herself in scandal. But when her husband's safety was threatened, she risked all for his love. Regency Romance by Nina Coombs Pykare; originally published by Dell Candlelight Regency Special
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