Roberta Leigh books in order
British novelist and television writer
- Lived
- 1926–2014
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 53
- Also writes as
- Rachel Lindsay, Janey Scott, Rozella Lake
Roberta Leigh published 48 novels and 5 other books, beginning with And Then Came Love (1954). The best-known is Temporary Wife (1980).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Roberta Leigh

Start here
Temporary Wife
Roberta Leigh's most-read book.

Shortest way in
To Buy a Bride
One of the most-read, at about 186 pages.
Standalone novels in order

And Then Came Love (1954)

In Name Only (1970)

My Heart's a Dancer (1970)

Cinderella in Mink (1973)

Heart Of The Lion (1974)

If Dreams Came True (1974)

Shade of the Palms (1974)

Man in a Million (1975)

Cupboard Love (1976)

Pretence (1976)

The Unwilling Bridegroom (1976)

To Buy a Bride (1976)

Too Young to Love (1976)

Flower of the Desert (1977)

Girl for a Millionaire (1977)

Man Without a Heart (1977)

Not a Marrying Man (1977)

Beloved Ballerina (1978)

Facts of Love (1978)

Love In Store (1978)

Night of Love (1978)

The Savage Aristocrat (1978)

Magic of Love (1979)

Love and No Marriage (1980)

Love Match (1980)

Rent a Wife (1980)

Temporary Wife (1980)

Wife for a Year (1980)

Confirmed Bachelor (1981)

No Time for Marriage (1985)

Maid to Measure (1986)

A Racy Affair (1987)

An Impossible Man to Love (1987)

No Man's Mistress (1987)

Storm Cloud Marriage (1987)

Too Bad To Be True (1987)

A Most Unsuitable Wife (1989)

Man on the Make (1989)

Not Without Love (1989)

It All Depends on Love (1990)

One Girl at a Time (1990)

Two-faced Woman (1991)

Bachelor at Heart (1992)

Not His Kind of Woman (1992)

Give a Man a Bad Name (1993)

Two Timing Man (1993)

No Hay Olvido (1994)

Misunderstood (2007)
Other books in order

Tomahawk (1961)

The Vengeful Heart (Harlequin Romance, 1424) (1970)
Chateau in Provence (1973)

Wrong Man to Love (1977)

Dark Inheritance (1978)
About Roberta Leigh
Roberta Leigh was an assumed name for Rita Lewin who was a British author, artist, composer and television producer. She wrote romance fiction and children's stories under the pseudonyms Roberta Leigh, Rachel Lindsay, Janey Scott and Rozella Lake.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Roberta Leigh FAQ
- How many books has Roberta Leigh written?
- Roberta Leigh published 48 novels and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Roberta Leigh's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Temporary Wife.
- What is Roberta Leigh's last book?
- Misunderstood (2007).
- What is Roberta Leigh's most famous book?
- Temporary Wife (1980) is Roberta Leigh's most widely read book.
- Does Roberta Leigh write under a pen name?
- Yes: Roberta Leigh has also published as Rachel Lindsay, Janey Scott and Rozella Lake.
Authors like Roberta Leigh
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.
