A Hazard of Hearts is a 1987 made-for-television romantic drama film starring Helena Bonham Carter in one of her first major roles.

Nicholas races to Serena and informs her of the turn of events, begging her to marry him, in order to shield her from the infamous Lord Vulcan.

However, Lord Vulcan appears neglectful, failing to visit the Staverley estate for several days, claiming that his victory had slipped his mind.

After meeting Serena and realising that she is much younger and more attractive than he had imagined, Vulcan installs her as a guest at Mandrake, his ancestral home next to the sea.

His option lapsed and producer Ed Friendly made The Flame is Love for NBC, which Cartland did not enjoy ("it was frightfully badly cast").