Bertrice Small (b. December 9, 1937 in Manhattan, New York, New York, U.S.A.) is an U.S.American New York Times bestselling writer of historical and erotic romance novels. Bertrice lives on Long Island, New York with her husband George Small. She is a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She is also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member.

Biography

Personal life

Bertrice Small was born December 9, 1937 in Manhattan, New York, New York, U.S.A.. Married to George Small, they have a son. She has lived on eastern Long Island for 30 years.

Her greatest passions are her pets, which are part of her family: Pookie, Finnegan and Sylvester, the family cats; Nicki, the elderly cockatiel who whistles the NY Mets charge call; her garden; her work, and just life in general.

Writing career

Since 1978, she has written 40 novels. 36 are historical romance, 2 are fantasy romance, and 2 are erotic contemporary. She has also written 4 erotic novellas. Her novels include "The Kadin" (pronounced Kah-deen), and the beloved series "The O'Malley Saga" and "Skye's Legacy".

A New York Times bestselling author, Ms. Small has also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She is the recipient of numerous awards including Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She has a "Silver Pen" from Affaire de Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 Bertrice Small was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the historical romance genre.

Bibliography

Leslie Family Saga Series

1. The Kadin, 1978
2. Love Wild and Fair, 1978

Single Novels

• Adora, 1980
• Unconquered, 1981
• Beloved, 1986
• Enchantress Mine, 1987
• The Spitfire, 1990
• A Moment in Time, 1991
• To Love Again, 1993
• The Love Slave, 1995
• Hellion, 1996
• Betrayed, 1998
• Deceived, 1998
• The Innocent, 1999
• A Memory of Love, 2000
• The Duchess, 2001
• The Dragon Lord's Daughters, 2004

The Border Chronicles

• A Dangerous Love, 2006
• The Border Lord's Bride, 2007
• The Captive Heart, 2008

O'Malley Family Saga Series

1. Skye O'Malley, 1981
2. All the Sweet Tomorrows, 1984
3. This Heart of Mine, 1985
4. A Love for All Time, 1986
5. Lost Love Found, 1989
6. Wild Jasmine, 1992

Wyndham Family Saga Series

1. Blaze Wyndham, 1988
2. Love, remember me, 1994

Skye's Legacy Series

1. Darling Jasmine, 1997
2. Bedazzled, 1999
3. Besieged, 2001
4. Intrigued, 2001
5. Just beyond tomorrow, 2002
6. Vixens, 2003

Friarsgate Inheritance Saga Series

1. Rosamund, 2002
2. Until you, 2003
3. Philippa, 2004
4. The Last Heiress, 2005

Channel Pleasures Series

1. Private Pleasures, 2004
2. Forbidden Pleasure, 2006
3. Sudden Pleasures, 2007
4. "Dangerous Pleasures", 2008

World of Hetar Series

1. Lara, 2005
2. A Distant Tomorrow, 2006
3. The Twilight Lord, 2007
4. The Sorceress of Belmair, 2008
5. The Shadow Queen, 2009

Anthologies in collaboration

• "Ecstasy" in CAPTIVATED, 1999 (with Thea Devine, Susan Johnson and Robin Schone)
• "Mastering Lady Lucinda" in FASCINATED, 2000 (with Thea Devine, Susan Johnson and Robin Schone)
• "The Awakening" in DELIGHTED, 2002 (with Nikki Donovan, Susan Johnson and Liz Madison)
• "Zuleika and the Barbarian" in I LOVE ROGUES, 2003 (with Jane Bonander and Thea Devine)

References and sources

• Bertrice Small's Official Homepage
• Bertrice Small in Fantastic Fiction
• Interview with Bertrice Small on Veronika Asks