Betty Neels

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Betty Neels (15 September 1910 - 7 June 2001) was a prolific author of romance novels. She wrote over 130 titles (mainly for Mills & Boon and Harlequin), beginning in 1969 and continuing until her death. Her work is known for being particularly chaste.

Neels spent her childhood and youth in Devonshire before training as a nurse and midwife. She was an army nursing sister during the war, married a Dutchman, and subsequently lived in Holland for fourteen years. She later lived with her husband in Dorset and has a daughter and grandson.

Her hobbies were reading, animals, old buildings and, of course, writing.

Neels started to write on retirement from nursing, incited by a lady in a library bemoaning the lack of romantic novels.

Her novels have several recurring themes. The main male and female characters are often brought together by circumstances before love flourishes. The male protagonist is often a Dutch surgeon. A character will often have an expertise in antiques. Family pets are common.

[edit] Published Books

  • 1970. Sister Peters in Amsterdam. Harlequin Romance #1361
  • 1970. Nurse in Holland (Amazon in an Apron). Harlequin Romance #1385
  • 1970. Surgeon from Holland (Blow Hot, Blow Cold). Harlequin Romance #1409
  • 1970. Nurse Harriet Goes to Holland (Tempestuous April). Harlequin Romance #1441
  • 1971. Damsel in Green. Harlequin Romance #1465
  • 1971. Fate is Remarkable. Harlequin Romance #1498
  • 1971. Tulips for Augusta. Harlequin Romance #1529
  • 1972. Tangled Autumn. Harlequin Romance #1569
  • 1972. Wish with the Candles. Harlequin Romance #1593
  • 1972. Victory for Victoria. Harlequin Romance #1625
  • 1972. Fifth Day of Christmas. Harlequin Romance #1641
  • 1973. Saturday's Child. Harlequin Romance #1666
  • 1973. Cassandra by Chance. Harlequin Romance #1689
  • 1973. Three for a Wedding. Harlequin Romance #1705
  • 1973. Winter of Change. Harlequin Romance #1737
  • 1974. Stars through the Mist. Harlequin Romance #1761
  • 1974. Enchanting Samantha. Harlequin Romance #1777
  • 1974. Uncertain Summer. Harlequin Romance #1801
  • 1974. The Gemel Ring. Harlequin Romance #1817
  • 1975. The Magic of Living. Harlequin Romance #1841
  • 1975. Cruise to a Wedding. Harlequin Romance #1857
  • 1975. The End of the Rainbow. Harlequin Romance #1881
  • 1975. Tabitha in Moonlight. Harlequin Romance #1905
  • 1975. Heaven is Gentle. Harlequin Romance #1921
  • 1976. Henrietta's Own Castle. Harlequin Romance #1937
  • 1976. A Star Looks Down. Harlequin Romance #1954
  • 1976. Cobweb Morning . Harlequin Romance #1970
  • 1976. The Moon for Lavinia. Harlequin Romance #1987
  • 1976. Esmeralda. Harlequin Romance #2009
  • 1976. Roses for Christmas. Harlequin Romance #2025
  • 1977. The Edge of Winter. Harlequin Romance #2041
  • 1977. A Gem of a Girl. Harlequin Romance #2063
  • 1977. A Small Slice of Summer. Harlequin Romance #2080
  • 1977. A Matter of Chance. Harlequin Romance #2095
  • 1977. The Hasty Marriage. Harlequin Romance #2110
  • 1977. Grasp a Nettle. Harlequin Romance #2127
  • 1978. Pineapple Girl. Harlequin Romance #2137
  • 1978. The Little Dragon. Harlequin Romance #2153
  • 1978. Britannia All at Sea. Harlequin Romance #2169
  • 1978. Philomena's Miracle. Harlequin Romance #2202
  • 1979. Never While t Grass Grows. Harlequin Romance #2226
  • 1979. Ring in a Teacup. Harlequin Romance #2250
  • 1979. Sun and Candlelight. Harlequin Romance #2275
  • 1979. The Promise of Happiness. Harlequin Romance #2301
  • 1980. Midnight Sun's Magic. Harlequin Romance #2314
  • 1980. Winter Wedding. Harlequin Romance #2338
  • 1980. Last April Fair. Harlequin Romance #2367
  • 1981. The Silver Thaw. Harlequin Romance #2386
  • 1981. Caroline's Waterloo. Harlequin Romance #2393
  • 1981. Hannah. Harlequin Romance #2403
  • 1981. When May Follows. Harlequin Romance #2415
  • 1981. Not Once but Twice. Harlequin Romance #2440
  • 1982. An Apple from Eve. Harlequin Romance #2463
  • 1982. Judith. Harlequin Romance #2500
  • 1982. A Girl to Love. Harlequin Romance #2520
  • 1983. All Else Confusion. Harlequin Romance #2542
  • 1983. A Dream Come True. Harlequin Romance #2550
  • 1983. Midsummer Star. Harlequin Romance #2566
  • 1984. Roses and Champagne. Harlequin Romance #2597
  • 1984. Never Too Late. Harlequin Romance #2626
  • 1984. Polly. Harlequin Romance #2656
  • 1985. Once for All Time. Harlequin Romance #2666
  • 1985. Heidelberg Wedding. Harlequin Romance #2680
  • 1985. Year's Happy Ending. Harlequin Romance #2692
  • 1985. A Summer Idyll. Harlequin Romance #2712
  • 1985. At the End of the Day. Harlequin Romance #2729
  • 1986. Magic in Vienna. Harlequin Romance #2741
  • 1986. Never the Time & the Place. Harlequin Romance #2752
  • 1986. A Girl Named Rose. Harlequin Romance #2787
  • 1986. Two Weeks to Remember. Harlequin Romance #2808
  • 1987. The Secret Pool. Harlequin Romance #2824
  • 1987. Stormy Springtime. Harlequin Romance #2855
  • 1987. Off With the Old Love. Harlequin Romance #2874
  • 1988. The Doubtful Marriage. Harlequin Romance #2891
  • 1988. A Gentle Awakening. Harlequin Romance #2914
  • 1988. The Course of True Love. Harlequin Romance #2933
  • 1989. When Two Paths Meet. Harlequin Romance #2956
  • 1989. Paradise for Two. Harlequin Romance #3004
  • 1989. The Fateful Bargain. Harlequin Romance #3024
  • 1990. No Need to Say Good-Bye. Harlequin Romance #3036
  • 1990. The Chain of Destiny. Harlequin Romance #3053
  • 1990. Hilltop Tryst. Harlequin Romance #3071
  • 1990. The Convenient Wife. Harlequin Romance #3084
  • 1991. The Girl with Green Eyes. Harlequin Romance #3105
  • 1991. A Suitable Match. Harlequin Romance #3131
  • 1991. Roses Have Thorns. Harlequin Romance #3149
  • 1991. A Little Moonlight. Harlequin Romance #3161
  • 1992. The Most Marvelous Summer. Harlequin Romance #3185
  • 1992. The Final Touch. Harlequin Romance #3197
  • 1992. A Kind of Magic. Harlequin Romance #3208
  • 1992. An Unlikely Romance. Harlequin Romance #3222
  • 1993. Romantic Encounter. Harlequin Romance #3249
  • 1993. A Happy Meeting. Harlequin Romance #3267
  • 1993. The Quiet Professor. Harlequin Romance #3279
  • 1993. An Old Fashioned Girl. Harlequin Romance #3287
  • 1994. Two for the Heart. Harlequin Romance #3299
  • 1994. A Girl in a Million. Harlequin Romance #3315
  • 1994. At Odds With Love. Harlequin Romance #3323
  • 1994. The Awakened Heart. Harlequin Romance #3339
  • 1995. A Valentine for Daisy. Harlequin Romance #3347
  • 1995. Dearest Love. Harlequin Romance #3355
  • 1995. A Secret Infatuation. Harlequin Romance #3363
  • 1995. Wedding Bells for Beatrice. Harlequin Romance #3371
  • 1995. A Christmas Wish. Harlequin Romance #3389
  • 1996. Waiting for Deborah. Harlequin Romance #3400
  • 1996. The Bachelor's Wedding. Harlequin Romance #3415
  • 1996. Dearest Mary Jane. Harlequin Romance #3435
  • 1997. Fate Takes a Hand. Harlequin Romance #3454
  • 1997. Right Kind of Girl. Harlequin Romance #3467
  • 1997. Mistletoe Kiss. Harlequin Romance #3483
  • 1997. Fortunes of Francesca. Harlequin Romance #3730
  • 1998. Nanny By Chance. Harlequin Romance #3738
  • 1998. Marrying Mary. Harlequin Romance #3492
  • 1998. A Kiss for Julie. Harlequin Romance #3512
  • 1998. Vicar's Daughter. Harlequin Romance #3527
  • 1999. Only by Chance. Harlequin Romance #3537
  • 1999. Making Sure of Sara / Love & Marriage. Harlequin Romance #3554
  • 1999. An Innocent Bride. Harlequin Romance #3577
  • 1999. Never Say Goodbye. Harlequin Romance #63112
  • 1999. Heaven Round the Corner. Harlequin Romance #63108
  • 2000. Daughter of the Manor. Harlequin Romance #3583
  • 2000. Matilda's Wedding. Harlequin Romance #3601
  • 2000. A Winter Love Story. Harlequin Romance #3626
  • 2000. Mistletoe Magic. Neels/A Christmas Romance, Way/Outback Christmas, Winters/Sarah's First Christmas.
  • 2001. Love Can Wait. Harlequin Romance #3636
  • 2001. Ideal Wife. Harlequin Romance #3647
  • 2001. Marrying a Doctor. Harlequin Romance #3674
  • 2001. Always and Forever. Harlequin Romance #3675
  • 2002. An Independent Woman. Harlequin Romance #3685
  • 2002. The Engagement Effect. Harlequin Romance #3689
  • 2002. Emma's Wedding. Harlequin Romance #3699
  • 2002. A Betty Neels Christmas. A Christmas Proposal, Winter Wedding.
  • 2003. Discovering Daisy. Harlequin Romance #3746
  • 2003. A Good Wife. Harlequin Romance #3758

[edit] References

Amazon.com, eBay, original books and a list by D Hoffa [1]