Best of
Medieval
2020
WolfeHeart
Kathryn Le Veque - 2020
Meet Markus de Wolfe, Patrick “Atty” de Wolfe’s son… and he is every inch his father’s boy. The grandsons of William de Wolfe all bear the Mark of de Wolfe - a tattoo of the de Wolfe crest somewhere upon their body. It's a badge of honor, of courage, and most of all - of family. The Pack sticks together. Markus de Wolfe has the blood of the Normans and the Vikings flowing through him. Big, muscular, handsome, and proud, he is a fine tribute to his father and grandfather. As an elite knight for the de Wolfe domain, Markus is called upon to help defend an allied castle. The Scots have overrun the place, killing the lord, and the de Wolfe army moves in to protect it. Markus takes command, appointing himself the personal protect of the lady of the castle and her two small children. The problem begins. Lady Evantha Hemada de Sauque has known the de Wolfe family for most of her adult life, ever since she married her much-older husband. She has known Markus, too, but not well. Not until he takes command of Trastamara Castle. Then, a fiery passion is born of a passionate young knight and a repressed older woman, one that threatens to tear apart the House of de Wolfe. Will Atty be at odds with his beloved firstborn? The House of de Wolfe has a history of marrying forbidden women… and Markus is no exception, but this time, will it cost the House of de Wolfe everything? WolfeHeart is the beginning of the new generation of de Wolfe cubs!
The Land Beyond the Sea
Sharon Kay Penman - 2020
Baptized in blood when the men of the First Crusade captured Jerusalem from the Saracens in 1099, the kingdom defined an utterly new world, a place where enemies were neighbors and neighbors became enemies.At the helm of this growing kingdom sits young Baldwin IV, an intelligent and courageous boy committed to the welfare and protection of his people. But despite Baldwin's dedication to his land, he is afflicted with leprosy at an early age, and the threats against his power and his health nearly outweigh the risk of battle. As political deception scours the halls of the royal court, the Muslim army, led by the first sultan of Egypt and Syria, Saladin, is never far from the kingdom's doorstep, and there are only a handful of people Baldwin can trust, including the legendary archbishop William of Tyre and Lord Balian d'Ibelin, a charismatic leader who has been one of the few to maintain the peace.Filled with drama and battle, tragedy and romance, Sharon Kay Penman's latest novel brings a definitive period of history vividly alive with a tale of power and glory that will resonate with readers today.
The Scot's Betrayal
Keira Montclair - 2020
A lass in desperate need. Will destiny be on their side in Scotland’s War of Independence? Destiny sent the famous warrior Alexander Grant three grandsons on the same day, at the same time. Or so the story goes. Alasdair Grant, one of the three, struggles to believe he has any special purpose. The future has never seemed bleaker for Scotland—or for Alasdair’s own family. And yet, he cannot help but wonder if fate has reached for him at last when his grandsire sends him to MacLintock Castle to help Emmalin MacLintock, the very lass who has possessed his thoughts. Emmalin would have been laird of her castle had she not been forced to marry a controlling English baron. Her heart longs for a different life, a life in which she leads her people and a handsome, strong Highlander stands by her side. A Highlander like Alasdair Grant. When the baron dies unexpectedly, Emmalin is relieved, but that feeling quickly fades when an English garrison shows up to storm her castle. Worse, there’s evidence someone in her life might be in league with them. Alasdair and one of his cousins arrive in Emmalin’s hour of need, giving Emmalin a glimpse of what life might be like with him by her side. If Alasdair can open his wounded heart to Emmalin, it will bring him one step closer to his destiny, but he’ll need to have faith in himself—and in Scotland—to do so.
The Last Dying Light
William Havelock - 2020
Yet famine, war, and an encroaching night leave the Eastern Empire trending towards ruin.Faint hope arises as a new dynasty ascends to the throne of Caesar. Bearing witness to such events is Varus, a young Herulian slave to the aging yet powerful Justin, who unveils a bold plan held by two generations of Romans – to retake the West and reclaim their homeland.Following Justin’s dream, Varus enlists with the Roman Army and discovers the carnage of 6th Century warfare. As a mysterious horde of black-shielded invaders devastates the Empire’s northern provinces, Varus’ unit is called upon to defend under the leadership of Belisarius, one of Justin’s most promising commanders.As Varus prepares for the sacrifices to come, however, he begins to question Justin’s secrets, seeking answers regarding his true identity and place as a pivotal figure in the Empire’s survival.
The Midgard Serpent: A Novel of Viking Age England (The Norsemen Saga Book 10)
James L Nelson - 2020
His son Harald, however, has ambitions beyond just getting home. Given command of one of the ships in the fleet, Harald sees a chance to put his courage on display, unleashing consequences that will lead Thorgrim into a fight against the powerful armies of Wessex, a fight he does not want.As Thorgrim struggles to keep his men alive, his eldest son Odd leads the resistance to King Halfdan's ruthless attempts to expand his rule over Norway. When a plan to bring Halfdan to heel goes terribly wrong, Odd alone is taken prisoner, and brutally punished as an example to those who would defy their king. But Halfdan's brutality does not cow the freemen: rather it stokes their anger into a red-hot rage that only freeing Odd and extracting further vengeance can cool.
The Highlander's Demand
Mary Wine - 2020
When his half-brother is killed, he must seek vengeance or face the rage of his clansmen. Beyond spilling blood, fate offers him another solution. Taking the daughter of his enemy will appease his angry men, but it leaves him struggling to find peace over making a hostage of a woman.
What sort of man settles his disputes with a helpless woman?
Rhedyn Lindsey has been raised to shoulder her duty. For her kin and clan, she will make the best of a future that will be decided based on alliances. But she never expects it to come in the form of being taken as a hostage.In an instant, her life is turned inside out. Perhaps for the best, though, for the alternative would have been to see her father's blood spilled. Now she’s at the mercy of a man who has every reason to hate her. Regardless of what fate throws her way, she won’t crumble. She’ll stand up to Buchanan Mackenzie. Just because she’s a woman, doesn’t mean she lacks courage.Will Buchanan Mackenzie give in to the demands of his men who seek revenge for the death of his half-brother, or will he rely on the wisdom his beloved father taught him, and take his time in deciding what will happen to his beautiful captive—Rhedyn Lindsey—a woman who has captured his attention, respect, and quite possibly his heart?
Twelve Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms
Hildie McQueenSky Purington - 2020
Honor-bound and sworn to protect, they're about to meet their match in twelve feisty heroines. Amidst the wild Scottish mountains, the snow is falling deep, but twelve heart-warming stories of love await--one for each day of Christmas. Discover an embroidered partridge fuelling revenge, two turtle doves sealing an ill-fated match, a feathery Yuletide tale, the betrothal of a reluctant songbird, five golden rings forged in forbidden love, a pet goose who represents a second chance, a swan taking flight, a dairymaid with murder on her mind, nine ladies dancing in the moonlight, a duty-bound laird and a wayward lady, a beautiful piper, and a ghostly drummer playing matchmaker.Twelve historical romance tales set against the backdrop of snowy medieval Scotland at Christmas.Loving Her Highland Enemy - by Samantha HoltA revenge-obsessed lass keeps a depiction of her clan's partridge close to her heart in this passion-steeped enemies-to-lovers Yuletide tale.Highland Dove - by Elizabeth RoseWill Duncan MacLean be able to escape the English prison in time to fulfill his promise of marrying Mari Stewart on Hogmanay, before she weds another?The Kitchen Maid’s Tale - by Hildie McQueenRiding in the back of a cart down the center of the village could be quite embarrassing. Riding in the back of a cart, in a cage with three chickens, was mortifying.Brenna's Yuletide Song - by Cathy MacRaeHumor abounds in this rollicking tale of a pampered merchant’s daughter and the Highlander she must marry.Ringing in Yule - by Sky Purington Will years of forbidden love remind Tavish and Nessa what's at stake before she marries another?Highlander's Christmas - by Mariah StoneA secret child. A pet goose. And an unlikely couple who could get a second chance at love this Christmas—if he doesn’t kill her father.Highland Swan - by Anna MarklandDr. Pendray must save his patient’s life, though it means losing the woman he loves.The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart - by Emmanuelle de MaupassantDisguised as a simple dairymaid, Lady Flora Dalreagh sneaks into the home of the warrior she believes murdered her father, intent on revenge.The Laird's Midnight Dancer - by Ashe BarkerA sacred stone circle, moonlight, and a bewitching midnight dancer to bring a laird to his knees…An Angel at the Highland Court - by Celeste Barclay A laird who fears making a mistake, and a lady whose made one mistake after another...innocence and experience, fire and ice make for one steamy Christmas.The Piper - by Lily BaldwinA battle-wounded laird whose sight has been stolen is soothed by the music of a beautiful piper who also bears scars of a tragic past.Scot Under the Mistletoe - by Caroline LeeA ghostly drummer turns out to be very much flesh and blood in this hilarious Yuletide romp featuring a second-chance romance, a mysterious little plant, and more than a few Henrys.
Lionheart
Ben Kane - 2020
Henry II's Norman conquerors have swept through England, Wales - and now Ireland.
Irish nobleman Ferdia has been imprisoned in Wales to ensure the good behaviour of his rebellious father.But during a skirmish on a neighbouring castle, Ferdia saves the life of the man who would become one of the most legendary warriors to have ever lived: Richard Plantagenet. The Lionheart.Taken as Richard's squire, Ferdia crosses the Narrow Sea to resist the rebellious nobles in Aquitaine, besieging castles and fighting bloody battles with brutal frequency.But treachery and betrayal lurk around every corner. Infuriated by his younger brother Richard's growing reputation, Henry rebels. And Ferdia learns that the biggest threat to Richard's life may not be a foreign army - but Richard's own family . . .
Highlander Heroes Collection: Books 1-3
Rebecca Ruger - 2020
To this end, he abducts the daughter of his enemy, hoping to force a marriage and reclaim what is rightfully his. He has no idea that the stubborn lass will turn his world upside-down, and that he will be the one held captive.Half-English Tess Munro has no plans to shame her father and people by wedding MacGregor the Murderer. Despite her tremendous fear and a regrettable liking of his kisses, she staunchly refuses to wed him. She tries often to escape, both Conall and the hateful people of Inesfree, who leave no question about their absolute distrust and dislike of the Munro prisoner.Soon, Conall’s reasons for stealing Tess grow more distant, and Tess’s desire to flee begins to fade, but a threat greater than their own pride will challenge the very fragile existence of their growing desire for each other.Conall MacGregor has conquered many enemies, but can he win the heart of one stubborn lass?
The Memory of Her Kiss
Anice Lindsay is a novice at Jardine abbey, whose true calling seems to be getting into trouble. Gregor Kincaid, known as The Fist of Scotland, is a fierce warrior and noble companion to William Wallace.Gravely wounded and separated from his army, Gregor stumbles upon the exquisite Anice, locked outside of the nunnery in the midst of one of her regular punishments. His decision to save her has more to do with her beguiling blue eyes than his need of assistance.Anice is only too happy to escape the discontent of Jardine. When the braw chief of the Kincaids rescues her and then promptly collapses from his wounds, she doesn’t think twice about secreting and nursing him until his army comes to collect him.En route to Stonehaven, the Kincaid fortress by the sea, Gregor struggles mightily against his growing desire for Anice while she innocently and happily surrenders to his kisses. Once safely arrived at Stonehaven, Anice learns the reason behind his resistance: he is betrothed to a woman of an enemy highland family, and the wedding must take place to put an end to years of violence.Highland intrigue blooms in the background of the great war for Scottish freedom. Setting aside his feelings for Anice in favor of peace in the Highlands, can Gregor live with his choice to put Anice out of his reach, out of his arms, and out of his heart?
The Shadow of Her Smile
Ada Moncriefe cannot stand by while her betrothed cruelly executes prisoners. She makes a daring plan to free the Scots warriors in the dungeon, only asking that the brave leader take her with him when they escape. Things go horribly wrong, and Ada pays a dear price for her sacrifice. Broken and scarred afterward, she lives a ghost-like existence, having no idea what her future holds.Jamie MacKenna is haunted by the fact that he was prevented from returning to save his men-at-arms and the lass who’d freed them. With greater fervor, he thrusts himself into the war for Scottish freedom alongside the valiant warrior, William Wallace.More than a year later, he stumbles upon Ada Moncriefe in the Scottish Highlands. His guilt induces him to offer her marriage, and despite the tormenting passion that rages between them, he vows never to love her. Soon though, Ada begins to yearn for something more with her hardened warrior husband.As the sun sets on William Wallace’s fight for Scottish independence, Ada and Jamie must both learn to forgive and to open themselves to love.
Highland Oath
Donna Fletcher - 2020
Royden MacKinnon oldest of the three MacKinnon siblings has loved Oria, the daughter of a neighboring chieftain as long as he can remember. He wants no other woman, needs no other woman, has been with no other woman. Both will be virgins when they wed and he looks forward to them discovering all the loving things marriage can bring. Arran is the middle child gifted with a charmed tongue and fine features that steal many a woman’s heart. He’s not ready for a wife or family, no need for him to be since it is Royden who will one day rule the clan. He entertains himself with willing women and defends any woman when need be… even Purity of the Clan Macara, a little mouse of a thing who can’t stand up for herself. But then her brother Bayne is a man most men won’t challenge. Raven is the youngest of the three MacKinnon siblings, raised by all men—her mother dying in childbirth—and is accustomed to doing as she pleases and speaking as she pleases. Traits her father realizes will be difficult when the time comes to find her a husband. Life is good at the Clan MacKinnon, food plentiful, clan members faithful, the future bright until… the attack. They had heard rumors, thought to be prepared, but it came without warning. In the end Royden and Arran are taken away to serve the King, Parlan, their da, is believed dead, and Raven… no one knows what’s happened to her. It isn’t until five years later that Royden and Arran return home far different men than they once were. Both intend to find their sister and find the person responsible for what happened to their family… and take their revenge.
The Gaston de Russe Collection: A Medieval Romance Bundle
Kathryn Le Veque - 2020
Unforgotten
Jayne Castel - 2020
A sweeping, epic tale of second chances and forbidden love in Medieval Scotland—from the author of the Amazon best-selling Brides of Skye series.Gavin MacNichol once broke Annella Fraser’s heart. After he ended their affair to wed her elder sister, Ella fled her home and took the veil. Eighteen years later, she’s shocked to find herself face-to-face with the man she’s never forgotten, or forgiven.Recently widowed, Gavin has lived with regret all these years. He wed for duty, not for love. But when he escorts Sister Ella of Kilbride home to visit her ailing mother, he realizes that the passion he once felt for Ella still burns—hotter than ever.Yet Ella is forbidden. She’s sworn her life to the Cluniac order, and is determined to resist the emotional response Gavin’s nearness provokes in her. It’s only when Ella falls foul of the tyrant who controls the fate of her beloved abbey that Gavin and Ella’s lives become entwined once more. But, this time, their fate is one that neither can run from.Unforgotten is Book #1 in The Sisters of Kilbride series set in 14th Century Isle of Skye, Scotland. Readers who enjoy Diana Gabaldon, Cecelia Mecca, and Donna Fletcher will love this heart-felt Scottish Medieval Historical Romance.
Betrothed to the Beast
Elina Emerald - 2020
Watch as each one loses their hardened hearts to three formidable women. The books can be read as a stand alone or a complete series but recommended to read in order.Highland Chieftain Beiste MacGregor is a ruthlessly ambitious warrior with the viciousness of a beast. He has little interest in women beyond the bedchamber. On order of the Red King he reluctantly travels with his men to the Lowlands to formalize a Betrothal to a woman from clan Dunbar. He is not prepared for the troublesome but striking clan healer he meets on the way, who not only infuriates him but stirs something deep within his soul.Amelia Dunbar is a clan healer and the illegitimate daughter of the Earl of Dunbar. When she is not serving as a Companion to her half sister, she is tirelessly attending to the sick in her clan. Amelia has plans to find her mother's people in the Highlands and is about to embark on her journey when she is waylaid by the arrival of fearsome warriors. One warrior they call ‘the Beast’, rouses her ire and sets her heart racing at the same time.Warning: Brawny alpha males ahead and occasional historical inaccuracies. Not suitable for those under the age of 18. Contains some mature content.
Highlander's Game Of Shadows: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Ann Marie Scott - 2020
Their Highland Beginning
Celeste Barclay - 2020
Tempted to return to a family where she is the only woman and the unwanted daughter, Kyla must decide whether she can trust a man who does not seem to want her.
Will Kyla come to trust Liam and see past his early faults to find a love match for the ages?
An arranged marriage that creates a family which endures through love, loyalty, and honor.
Brought together in a betrothal made by their fathers, Liam and Kyla find love grows as they get to know one another. However, when a jealous family member tries to tear them apart, Liam proves that he will do anything to protect Their Highland Beginning.This latest installment takes us back to introduce Liam and Kyla, the patriarch and matriarch of The Clan Sinclair, a five full-length book series.
The Prince's Man (The Gareth & Gwen Medieval Mysteries Book 13)
Sarah Woodbury - 2020
Highland Warlord
Amy Jarecki - 2020
But his plans go wildly astray when Lady Ailish Maxwell’s brother is captured by her traitorous uncle. James has every intention of finding the lad, but when Her Ladyship announces she’s joining the quest, he’s not about to let her go, no matter how beautiful her crystal eyes, or convincing her silver tongue.And Ailish will not sit idle while her brother, the true heir to the Maxwell dynasty, is taken deeper into the enemy’s lair. After putting forth every ounce of reasoning she can muster, Sir James agrees to allow her to pose as his wife. But what she doesn’t count on is falling in love with the braw Highlander. And as they ride farther into enemy lands, they cannot ignore the intensity of the passion simmering between them—though it could very well ruin everything they have worked so hard to preserve.
Maximus
Jayne Castel - 2020
A courageous Scottish widow with an uncertain future. One night of passion that changes everything. High adventure and epic love in Medieval Scotland—with a touch of fantasy.Maximus Flavius Cato should have died in 118 AD—the year the Ninth legion was lost forever in the wilds of Caledonia. Instead, a Pict druidess curses him and two others with immortality. Over a thousand years later, as he struggles to solve the riddle that holds the key to breaking the curse, Maximus has an encounter with a comely tavern wench. His immortal life will never be the same again.Heather De Keith has made a lot of mistakes—but marrying a bad man was her greatest. After her husband never returns from battle, she’s forced to take up work serving ale in a local tavern. Stubborn pride prevents her from returning to her kin at Dunnottar Castle. But when an enigmatic stranger comes to her aid one evening in the tavern, Heather lets attraction overrule good sense. The night they spend together spurs her to make the decision she’s put off for too long. It’s time to go home.Pursued by a vengeful laird's son, Maximus and Heather flee north to Dunnottar. However, once on the road, they soon realize that neither of them will finish this journey with their hearts unscathed.From the author of the Amazon bestselling Brides of Skye and The Sisters of Kilbride series comes an exciting new Historical Fantasy Romance series about three immortal warriors and the brave-hearted Scottish women who will change their lives forever.
Highlander's Christmas
Mariah Stone - 2020
She’s the noblewoman he abandoned nine years ago. Can forgiveness give them a second chance at love this Christmas?The Scottish Highlands, 1308. Infamous mercenary Hamish Dunn betrayed a powerful clan and is now pursued by killers almost as ruthless as himself. Deep in the snowy wilderness, a Highland faerie convinces Hamish to travel to the Border Lands for one last job.Deidre Maxwell has a dangerous secret. She’s not the widow she claims but a disowned noblewoman with an illegitimate daughter. After being cast aside by Hamish, the man she loved, she’ll never let herself be hurt again. And she’ll keep her daughter, Maeve, safe from the pain of rejection whatever the cost.When Hamish visits the warden of the West English March, he finds more than a job. The lass he never stopped loving is now the family’s wet nurse and has a daughter. Hamish wants to protect them both, though he has been hired to murder Deidre's father. Deidre strives to keep him from learning of his child, but she can’t resist the dark Scot’s draw. Can the magic of Christmas and a child’s love heal the wounds of the past and finally give this improbable pair a happy ending?Highlander’s Christmas is a historical romance novella set in medieval Scotland and connected to the enthralling Called by a Highlander time travel romance series. If you like reunion romances, secret babies, and dark alpha heroes, then you’ll swoon over Mariah Stone’s tale of forbidden love.Previously published in the 12 Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms collection
His Castilian Hawk
Anna Belfrage - 2020
For Eleanor, this forced wedding is anything but a fairy tale.Robert FitzStephan has served Edward Longshanks loyally since the age of twelve. Now he is riding with his king to once and for all bring Wales under English control.Eleanor d’Outremer—Noor to family—lost her Castilian mother as a child and is left entirely alone when her father and brother are killed. When ordered to wed the unknown Robert FitzStephan, she has no choice but to comply.Two strangers in a marriage bed is not easy. Things are further complicated by Noor’s blood-ties to the Welsh princes and by covetous Edith who has warmed Robert’s bed for years.Robert’s new wife may be young and innocent, but he is soon to discover that not only is she spirited and proud, she is also brave. Because when Wales lies gasping and Edward I exacts terrible justice on the last prince and his children, Noor is determined to save at least one member of the House of Aberffraw from the English king.Will years of ingrained service have Robert standing with his king or will he follow his heart and protect his wife, his beautiful and fierce Castilian hawk?
Haunted By A Highland Curse: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Emilia C. Dunbar - 2020
Highlander's Beautiful Liar: A Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance Historical Novel
Adamina Young - 2020
Yet, she has to lie to him.
When Alec Sinclair is tasked by the King to take over the MacKay clan, he expects some push back from the people. What he doesn’t expect is to find a beautiful woman huddled in the MacKay prisons.No one seems to know who she is or how she ended up there. When he realizes that she is lying to him, he decides not to let the lass go until the truth is revealed. Alec could never imagine that the mysterious girl named Cora is the illegitimate daughter of Laird MacKay and the last of their bloodline. Born in England, she has never seen any of the Highlands besides her prison cell.Cora wants to trust the beautiful Highlander but the man that imprisoned her has her trapped in a dead-end;Cora must choose between telling the truth to Alec and risk putting her family in danger, or keep quiet and search for a way to rescue herself.Enjoy this Highland Historical Romance story filled with mystery, plot twist and romance, with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after, by the best selling author Adamina Young! Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE with Kindle Unlimited!Enjoy!
Highlander’s Sweet Poison: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Highlands' Deceptive Lovers Book 5)
Adamina Young - 2020
Abducted by her Highland Lover
Fiona Faris - 2020
She is to become a beacon of peace between England and Scotland through this arranged marriage. But fate works in mysterious ways…On her way to her new life, she comes across the most alluring brigand and he is unlike anyone she has met before.Evander, known as the Red Hand, has been the terror of the Highlands for quite some time. A contract compels him to abduct Elizabeth for the assets of a different clan, but everything changes when Elizabeth takes something from him; his heart.However, for them to be together is a difficult task to achieve. Evander’s secretive and haunted past will demand his attention, while Thomas will not lay down his weapons without a fight. He will try to claim what he believes is rightfully his.How will the couple survive from this threat? What is Evander’s secret that torments him so?He was hired to kidnap her, she stole his heart instead…
Highlander's Captive
Mariah Stone - 2020
He keeps her heart captive.While chaperoning a high school trip to the Scottish Highlands, Amy MacDougall descends into Inverlochy Castle dungeon. Deep in the crumbling ruins, she touches a magical rock and travels through time to 1307.Infiltrating the castle, Highlander Craig Cambel imprisons Amy. A MacDougall, she’s his clan’s sworn enemy. But when he’s forced to marry the fierce beauty, he surrenders to desire. Amy needs to return to the twenty-first century, but her feelings for Craig are growing stronger every day. Will the pull of centuries divide them, or can destiny bind them across the ages?It's the year 1307, and she's the enemy.
Claimed
Jayne Castel - 2020
The guard who would lay down his life for her. The proposal that will alter their relationship forever. A powerful tale of unrequited love in Medieval Scotland.Lady Drew MacKinnon doesn't belong anywhere. A widow who has never remarried, she decides that the time has come for her to do as society expects and take the veil. But as Drew is neither pious nor obedient in nature, she knows her new path won't be an easy one.Carr Broderick has served the MacKinnon clan loyally for years. And unbeknown to Drew, he's been in love with her for just as long. He offers to escort Drew to her new life at a priory on the Scottish mainland, but this last mission will cost him. He longs to tell her how he feels, yet she is a lady, and he is a warrior without lands, riches, or title.But when Lady Drew approaches Carr with a shocking proposal halfway through their journey, he might just have the chance he's always longed for. Or will he?CLAIMED is the epilogue novella to The Sisters of Kilbride series set in 14th Century Isle of Skye, Scotland.
The Coming of the Wolf
Elizabeth Chadwick - 2020
The Welsh Borders, 1069. When Ashdyke Manor is attacked, Lady Christen is forced to witness her husband's murder and the pillaging of her lands at the hands of brutal Norman invaders. it seems the pain is finally over when Miles Le Gallois, Lord of Milnham-on-Wye calls off the attack, but he has Christen's brother under armed guard and a deal to offer - her brother's freedom for her hand in marriage. Christen finds herself hastily married to the enemy side, with the bride's brother swearing vengeance on her new husband. Miles and Christen's precarious union invites enemies from all sides, and when Miles is summoned for a lengthy campaign by the King, Christen is left to watch his lands. In the midst of war, two enemies must somehow learn to trust one another if they are to survive. Packed with action, emotion, politics and passion, Elizabeth Chadwick is an excellent chronicler of royal intrigue and an author who makes history come gloriously alive.
Highlander's Twin Flame
Shona Thompson - 2020
That's what Adamina, the wife of Laird Domnhall Buchan, was. All he wanted was to worship her, but she never allowed him to get close.After returning from a trip looking soft and vulnerable, Domnhall crosses every limit between them to be with her. And after a taste, he can't get enough.Allie is heading towards a life that is not hers to a man she doesn't belong to. One day, she is just a maid. The next one, she is traveling to take her place as the wife of a Laird.This is her punishment for sharing the same face as Lady Adamina of the Buchan Clan. She gave Allie a choice: "either take my place or die."There's fine a line between right and wrong, and Allie crosses it when she accepts the deal and surrenders to the husband that she shouldn't love.With happiness within their grasp, they don't know that the dream will become a nightmare and that, when Adamina returns, the truth will crush them both…Love and hate share the same face, and he's thirsty for them both…"Highlander's Twin Flame" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then Highlander's Twin Flame is the perfect novel for you.
Highland Gladiator
Kathryn Le Veque - 2020
Justice. Revenge. Behind these stands The Scotsman's SwordGladiator meets Fight Club in the Scottish Highlands in a new romance from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque...When Lor Careston's quiet Highland village was attacked and burned, he felt helpless against the raiders who destroyed his home. Seeking revenge, but lacking the fighting skills he needs to execute his mission, he sets out to find the Ludus Caledonia―a mysterious fight guild that turns men into warriors.Lor trains hard, proves himself in the ring, and earns a place with the very clan that decimated his home, having decided to set his plan for revenge in motion from inside the clan. But his plan didn't include Isabail Keith, a fiery lass who prefers broadswords to embroidery and isn't afraid to stand with the warriors of her clan. Lor thought the Keiths were his enemies, but when Isabail is threatened, he'll have to decide what he's willing to risk for the woman who has captured his heart and the clan that has become his home.
Highlander’s Lost Heir
Fiona Faris - 2020
When she confesses how she feels, his rejection shatters her to pieces, but then a marriage proposal from the future Laird comes.Broehain doesn't want to reject the woman he has been in love with since he was a boy. The debt of life he owes to his best friend is forcing him to. After one kiss, though, he realizes that staying away from her is impossible.To achieve happiness means to defy Ragnall, the man he calls brother, but that's not his only misfortune. Broehain's origins will come to light, and he will discover that the only family he knows, has murdered his true parents.Friends will become enemies, and love for the same lass will tear them apart forever…
How to Woo a Highlander
Shona Thompson - 2020
All she could hope for is an amicable marriage of convenience. But wishes rarely come true when one’s heart is involved…On her way there, she sees a Highlander from her fiancé’s clan in danger, and it is her duty to aid him.Alastair is in a tight spot. When a beautiful Sassenach saves him, he is annoyed with her intervention, though he cannot control his fast-beating heart. Alastair intended to lead a life of loneliness, and here she comes changing his plans. However, it’s not as if he’ll meet her again… Or so he thought…One’s plans cannot compete with the twinges of fate. Jane is set to marry Alastair’s best friend, and he has to see her every day in someone else’s arms…How will Alastair act on his feelings without betraying his best friend? And will Jane be able to stop an oncoming war between England and Scotland?It was hate at the first sight, but then it became love…"How to Woo a Highlander" is a STANDALONE Historical Scottish romance novel. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then How to Woo a Highlander is the perfect novel for you.
Temptation in the Highlands
Kenna Kendrick - 2020
The passing of her late father left a gap in her heart, and the appearance of an unwanted marriage only made matters worse. There was only one choice for her; she ought to escape any way she could.But being an English lady alone in the vast Highlands can only bring trouble, even if that is finding your soulmate.Calum MacLean was a laird on the brink of absolute catastrophe. He and his clan had been through havoc that couldn't be mended no matter the attempts he made. Only a miracle could save him…But sometimes, miracles can appear in the shape of a beautiful and mysterious English woman who seems to hold all the answers.Only that there is something amiss. Julia might be the loveliest woman he has ever set eyes upon, but she is keeping secrets.Secrets that can turn their life upside down in an instant...How will Julia save the MacLean clan? And how will Calum manage to protect her from her past?She was running for her life until he showed her how to live...*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then Temptation in the Highlands is the perfect novel for you.Kenna Kendrick, lets us take part in a thrilling story with a gripping plot, all against the background of the hypnotic land called Scotland. Are you ready for it?"Temptation in the Highlands" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Highlanders of War and Desire
Lydia Kendall - 2020
Lost in their love for each other, they don’t recognize the danger standing right on their path...Torn Between Two HighlandersThe only thing worst than her father dying is, for Ellen Holton, having to marry a Scottish Laird; especially when she is in love with his brother...Alexander Golgow would do anything to protect her. But to do so, he must choose between his heart and his duty...And his duty eems unforgiving.Highlander’s Wicked SeductionAvoiding a forced betrothal, Diana Elton loses her memory when she falls, right into the arms of the astonishing Laird Kentigern Forbes. While their feelings for each other grow, so does the imminent threat of danger...for they unearthed a family secret, long buried.Immerse yourself in the wilderness of the Highlands! Run free in a land of love, adventure, desire, and true warrior spirit!
The Lady's Guide to a Highlander's Heart
Emmanuelle de Maupassant - 2020
With eyes dark as midnight and a soul carved from savage steel, her fearsome betrothed seems to care nothing for his bride--only for the lands and title their marriage brings.Years later, swearing revenge, Flora enters his domain in disguise. never expecting passion to burn as fiercely as her hunger for justice. Though she vows to surrender neither her body nor her heart, she is soon enslaved by conflicting desires. She soon discovers that the castle walls are steeped in treachery, and her brutal warrior hides a dark secret of his own--a secret which threatens not only the fragile love between him and his bride but the very future of the Clan Dalreagh.Previously published in the 12 Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms collectionLook out for other titles in this series‘The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals’‘The Lady’s Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem’‘The Lady’s Guide to Scandal’'The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire'‘The Lady’s Guide to a Sultan’s Harem’'The Lady's Guide to Transylvania'
The Highland Dynasty Series
Amy Jarecki - 2020
But will Lady Margaret discover he also has a heart?A HIGHLAND KNIGHT’S DESIRE: As Sir Duncan rushes to rescue Lady Meg from the clutches of the Earl of Northumberland they risk life and limb to make their escape. In the fray, the brawny knight is knocked off guard by the sassy redheaded lass. Aye, he must return Meg to her family and collect his bounty before the woman further sinks her wiles into his heart.A HIGHLAND KNIGHT TO REMEMBER: Gyllis arrives at the Beltane festival with one thing on her mind—to win the heart of Sir Sean MacDougall once and for all. But fairy tales rarely ever come true without a price...HIGHLAND KNIGHT OF RAPTURE: Enduring her husband’s infidelity, Lady Helen suffers in silence. And when Sir Eoin MacGregor witnesses Helen’s dishonor, he’s infused with rage. But his hands are tied. If Eoin helps the lady escape, he will break clan law. Will the gallant knight find the strength to mask his deepest desires and save the woman he’s always loved?HIGHLAND KNIGHT OF DREAMS (a novella): When Alice Lamont discovers Quinn Campbell, grandson of her clan’s most hated enemy, sleeping on the very ground where her father’s blood was spilled, she readies herself for battle. But her cryptic grandmother has other ideas. She gives Alice a rosebud to place beside Quinn as he sleeps. But this is no ordinary rose. Legend foretells of love that rises upon the blooming of this bud. And as Quinn awakes dreaming of a ravishing beauty, he pricks in finger on a thorn and realizes his dream was real. Driven by insatiable desire, Quinn will face heaven and hell to find her. But when he does, will Alice possess the courage to love?
The Laird's Return: A Highland Festive Romance Novella
Jayne Castel - 2020
A loyal wife. A new start. A Yuletide Second chance love in Medieval Scotland.Robert De Keith has spent the last eight years rotting in an English dungeon. But when he returns home to Dunnottar Castle, he soon realizes he doesn’t fit into his old life anymore.His wife, Elizabeth, has ruled the castle in his absence. However, the woman who greets him now seems a stranger. Time and events have altered them both. Even his young son wants nothing to do with him.As Yule approaches, Robert and Elizabeth struggle to salvage their marriage and overcome the bitterness and distrust that separates them. But is it too late?The Laird's Return is a stand-alone Highland Festive Novella about the power of enduring love set in the same world as "The Immortal Highland Centurions."
The Peasant Queen: An Esther Retelling
Ashton E. Dorow - 2020
That is, until someone tries to kill the king.Despite repeated warnings to stay out of the matter, Arabella investigates the attempt on Rowan's life, and his parents' long ago murder, unconcerned with the potential cost of her interference. But when tragedy strikes, the seriousness of the situation becomes all too clear. Is the price of knowing the truth higher than she is willing to pay?When the fate of the kingdom and all that she holds dear is at stake, will Arabella have the courage to stand up against the evil endeavoring to destroy them all? Did God really abandon her when He left her to this fate? Or was she put in the king's palace... for such a time as this?
Mending a Highland Heart: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance (English Roses of Duart Castle Book 2)
Kenna Kendrick - 2020
For the beautiful Isle is also plague-stricken, and it is up to Charlotte's medicinal knowledge to help its people.She knows that she should be focused on her duty, yet she cannot resist her brutish and overprotective Highlander guard assigned for her protection…Angus MacLean’s task might be simple, but it doesn’t mean it’s easy. Keep the healer safe, not kiss her senseless. But after he crosses that line, he knows that falling for the dashing Sassenach will only break his heart, so he pushes her away.But as Angus becomes a victim of the disease, unknown enemies move against his clan. Now Charlotte must give her own battle against time and decide to what she is willing to sacrifice to save his life.Balancing on a double-edged sword is never easy; one eventually will get cut…Healing him was more scandalous than she ever imagined…*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then Mending a Highland Heart is the perfect novel for you.Kenna Kendrick, lets us take part in a thrilling story with a gripping plot, all against the background of the hypnotic land called Scotland. Are you ready for it?"Mending a Highland Heart" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Highlander’s Viking Seductress
Fiona Faris - 2020
She was certain that the Highlands would fall easily. After all, the Scots were no match for Vikings.When the Vikings lose the battle, however, retreating is not an option. Idunn is determined to fight to the death. But the Scots are not so kind and will not pave her way to Valhalla. They have chosen a different fate for her, that of a slave.Gavin Comyn, heir to the Lairdship, came to crush the Vikings, not to take prisoners. Yet he enslaves Idunn to learn the secrets of her kin. But his captive has already slain him with her eyes.Though everyone tells him to kill Idunn, he will try to tame her, and a woman made for the battlefield will discover that surrendering can lead to the most thrilling pleasure.Soon, Idunn’s intended returns with his men to seek revenge on the Highlanders, and she will have to choose sides.When the battle calls her, to whom will she answer? How will she know who is her savior and who is her foe?She wanted to kill him; he brought her to her knees…
Ena's Surrender
Madeline Martin - 2020
Bran, her younger brother, is all she has left. To feed them, he risks his life as a reiver. Determined to protect Bran, Ena sneaks into a raiding party going to England. She expects to find danger in the perilous, hostile borderlands--not love.FALLS FOR THE ENEMYRenault Blanchard has worked hard to escape his meager childhood, vowing to never return to begging on the streets. When an earl considers him for a coveted position among the castle guards, Renault knows that he must prove himself. He spies on the Scottish, an easy and uneventful task, until he discovers a feisty lass with a wild spirit and a fire that ignites his own passion.THEIR LOVE COMES AT A HIGH COSTDespite all the odds against them, Ena and Renault slowly begin to trust each other. But old wounds run deep, and these star-crossed lovers face treachery from all sides. Will their love be strong enough, or will the fragile, intimate bond between them be shattered by hate?
Highlander's Fateful Affair
Eloise Madigan - 2020
Desperate to outrun certain death, she takes up work as a tavern’s nameless barmaid. Until a scarred Highlander comes to her rescue.David Fuller, Laird of Murray, lost his parents and his betrothed when an explosion destroyed their castle. The scars that mar his body instill fear in everyone around him, except for one person: a blind, lowborn tavern barmaid. With the foulest mouth he has ever heard, the only thing he wants is to kiss her senseless.When he realizes that Iona is her own worst enemy, David makes it his mission to protect her from her own self. A feat that proves almost impossible when a beast from a past they never knew they shared returns to kill two birds with one stone. The same stone Iona wears around her finger...
Siren of the Highlands: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance (Highlanders of Cherrythorn)
Kenna Kendrick - 2020
The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 2: The Wheel of Fortune
Rebecca Gablé - 2020
The wheel of fortune keeps on turning and although Robin has survived the horrors of war, his fate at home is far from secure. Expertly narrated by Miriam Margolyes OBE and featuring a full cast.
At the Mercy of the Highlander
Fiona Faris - 2020
Now they are both doomed…Leanna Williamson was a dreamer. A young woman passionate for literature, who wouldn't settle for anything less than the heroes she grew up fantasizing about. Yet fate has other plans.When her father announces her engagement to the country's cruelest knight, Leanna has two options: succumb to a living nightmare, or prove that she is brave like her literary idols. And so, she escapes…Kaiden MacNaghten's existence was an eventful one. A man on the run, who invented the most colorful ways to survive. His latest ruse, pretending to be a priest, will cause much more trouble to Kaiden than he could have ever imagined.When he encounters an unprotected young woman on her way to the Highlands, his respectful guise will be her safe harbor, until his own longings will make it almost impossible to keep up with his lie…Who is the mysterious Highlander priest that makes Leanna want to sin? And how will Kaiden be able to protect her, when his presence is the biggest threat for her?She prayed for a savior… He prayed for freedom…
Highlander's Fateful Ride: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Emilia C. Dunbar - 2020
Seduction in the Highlands: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance (English Roses of Duart Castle Book 3)
Kenna Kendrick - 2020
Highlander’s Road to Valor: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Ann Marie Scott - 2020
When her beloved father goes missing one day, Blair decides to set out and try to find him no matter what the cost may be.But a young lass, and especially such a beautiful one, has no chance of tracking down a man without getting herself in danger, and Blair knows that well. With hopes that there is still valor left in the world, she stops at a nearby training ground trying to find someone to escort her across the country, only to be let down again and again.With a scarce amount of valuables to offer as a reward, most men are immediately disinterested in her offer, except one. Slaine Thàmhais, as his name is, looks like the perfect man for the job. Tall and strong like an ox, he seems like he has seen more fighting than he would like to remember. But why would a man like that accept her offer?Slaine hides more than meets the eye behind his intimidating appearance, but all that Blair can focus on now is finding her father. When they face dangers that might become deadly, Slaine has to reconsider how much he is willing to risk for a lass he just met and an old man he has never seen.As Slain continues down this road alongside Blair, fate brings him face to face with demons of his past once more. This time he will either find redemption or be defeated once and for all…"Highlander's Road to Valor" is a standalone story by best-selling author Ann Marie Scott, packed with adventure, romance and redemption set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited!
Healing the Highlander (Tales of the Maxwell Lasses, #2)
Fiona Faris - 2020
Through her research, she dreamed of revolutionizing medicinal practices. With her step-mother’s guidance, Ava worked tirelessly to achieve her goal.But everything changed when her father announced that it was her duty to wed. In fact, there were two potential matches for her coming to meet her.Betrayal never tasted so bitter…Niall MacNeill and Ian MacThomas are the two men fighting for Ava’s hand. While both of them are heirs of lairds, they couldn’t be more different. Niall is ambitious, with an eagerness for leadership and a wish to start his own family. Iain, on the other hand, values the simpler things in life. Riches and political conspiracies weren’t his cup of tea.Ava is called to choose but before she does, a family secret surfaces.Heartbroken, she feels lost and alone.Only one man can truly help her heal, but even he is not to be trusted…What family secret has been buried over the years? And who is the one who’s holding Ava’s fate?Only she can heal him, only he can set her free…
Sinbound to the Highlander
Eloise Madigan - 2020
With her whole life upside down, her heart tears between him and her duty to her new family.For Evan Saunderson, Laird of Ruthven, an arranged marriage is the only solution to his clan’s threat of war. But his plans change, when he finds his betrothed’s identical twin staring down at him in the woods, bewitching him with her eyes.The only thing that seems to disrupt their false sense of tranquility is Freya's sister missing. But that is only a deadly scheme by someone who seems to have forgiven but never forgetten...and Evan is the only person able to unveil it.*Sinbound to the Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
I, Richard Plantagenet: The Prequel (The Road From Fotheringhay, #1)
J.P. Reedman - 2020
Robert the Bruce: A Life from Beginning to End (Scottish History Book 4)
Hourly History - 2020
Phantom of the Highlands
Kenna Kendrick - 2020
Her sex was a barrier to everything she wanted: freedom, adventure, and the need to be heard. Fascinated by tales of the misty Highlands when the opportunity arises, she flees secretly to Edinburgh.But the world is much more wicked than Gillian knows, and the noble Highlander she encounters might have ulterior motives.With his people suffering from poverty and hunger, Col, a fierce Scotsman, decides to defy fate. He turns himself into the Phantom and provides for the Scottish by pillaging the English.When he meets the most striking lass, he will be immediately charmed by her boldness and beauty.Until he discovers that her family is responsible for all his life's tragedies. And so, he captures her without knowing that he is the lesser of the evils after her.Gillian is not aware that she is in grave danger, and that without Col's help, nothing can stop her impending death.He captured her to save his people, but she stole his heart…
Highlander’s Sinister Deception
Fiona Faris - 2020
Even though he is a Laird's son, the death of his mother and the dismissal of his father threatened to turn him into a cold-hearted man. Filled with the need to survive and take revenge upon the family that cast him away, Ethan will take part in a most devious plan: pretend to be his half brother and marry his rich betrothed. But the future bride is not a blushing one and Ethan might be more surprised than he thought. Lady Georgiana Leighton's reputation is completely ruined. Having been seen in a compromising position, she is scorned by the noble society and for that, her father is ready to ship her to Scotland, in an unknown land, with a man she never met before. As it turns out, there is much more to this Highlander than meets the eye, and Georgiana will not hesitate to take part in his plans to escape her fate. As perfect as their alliance might seem, there are dangers ahead that none of them is ready to face and a desire that will only make things much more complicated… Revenge was the only thing on his mind until he met her!
"Highlander’s Sinister Deception" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
The de Lohr Dynasty Series Collection: A Medieval Romance Bundle
Kathryn Le Veque - 2020
Highlander's Poisoned Heart
Fiona Faris - 2020
Kyle MacDonnell was the fiercest and most loyal warrior of the MacDonnell clan, till he was framed as a traitor.To escape the gallows, he goes into hiding. To clear his name, he will sneak in the MacFarlane lands. Disguised as a French tutor he will be hired by the Laird’s daughter. And he will put his plan at risk when he seduces his sweet pupil…Neilina MacFarlane, has been raised solely to become a Lady, a good wife who doesn’t need to read and write. Thirsty for knowledge and liberation from her oppressive father, her life will change forever when she stumbles upon a hooded stranger.Her new tutor will teach her words unknown to her and senses she has never imagined they existed.When his hood is lifted, Kyle must be careful for his fascination will put his innocence in danger. When the truth is revealed Neilina must decide whether the man in front of her is a traitor or an angel who came to liberate her.She started as a pawn but became his Queen…
The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream
Charles Spencer - 2020
Here, Sunday Times bestselling author Charles Spencer tells the real story behind the legend to show how one cataclysmic shipwreck changed England’s course.In 1120, the White Ship was known as the fastest ship afloat. When it sank sailing from Normandy to England it was carrying aboard the only legitimate heir to King Henry I, William of Ætheling. The raucous, arrogant young prince had made a party of the voyage, carousing with his companions and pushing wine into the eager hands of the crew. It was the middle of the night when the drunken helmsman rammed the ship into rocks.The next day only one of the three hundred who had boarded the ship was alive to describe the horrors of the slow shipwreck. William, the face of England’s future had drowned along with scores of the social elite. The royal line severed and with no obvious heir to the crown, a civil war of untold violence erupted. Known fittingly as ‘The Anarchy’, this game of thrones saw families turned in on each other, with English barons, rebellious Welsh leaders and Scottish invaders all playing a part in the bloody, desperate scrum for power.One incredible shipwreck and two decades of violent uncertainty; England’s course had changed forever.
The Pardoner's Crime
Keith Moray - 2020
M. Powell, Karen Maitland and S J Parris. All is not as it seems…
1322, Yorkshire, England
Sir Richard Lee, Sergeant-at-Law, has been sent to Sandal Castle by King Edward II to preside over the court of the Manor of Wakefield. On the way, he is threatened with his life when he comes across the outlaw Robin Hood. The Hood lets Sir Richard pass, but before long a man is found murdered – with an arrow through his eye. With the vicious murder and a brutal rape to be investigated, Sir Richard must make his mark and solve the mysteries. But with the current authority against him, and Robin Hood on his trail, it may not be as easy as it first appears… THE PARDONER’S CRIME is the first book in the Sandal Castle Medieval Thriller series: historical murder mysteries set in Yorkshire. ‘anybody who enjoys a pacy story ought to find plenty to praise’ - My Shelf Blog
Highlander’s Lost Pearl
Shona Thompson - 2020
She never knew her father’s love, only his violence and cruelty. She has to flee, but first, she will make him pay for her new life…And suddenly she meets him, the man who takes her breath away…Hendry Dunbar was a scarred man who became a leader far too young. Now, he is a half-blind Laird, with a thirst for revenge for his parents’ death. His past actions, brought his clan to its knees, until a mysterious benefactor became the answer to his prayers.Being suspicious of anyone and everyone, Hendry closed off his gates until a lass asks for shelter. An unusual woman, who isn't repulsed by his deformity and comes to offer goodness and awake his passion.But Peigi has to refuse him to protect herself and Hendry from the Sire, even if it means breaking the heart of the man she loves…She found safety in his arms but brought him danger…"Highlander’s Lost Pearl" is a STANDALONE Historical Scottish romance novel. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then Highlander’s Lost Pearl is the perfect novel for you.
A Dish of Spurs
Robert Low - 2020
For centuries the Scottish and English borders were known as the Debatable lands: wild, lawless, and the province of reivers, tight-knit robber families that roamed and pillaged the remote passes without fear...Fifteen-year-old Mintie Henderson has just seen her father murdered. With the Scottish King newly dead and an army of hired reivers on the march, justice is in short supply. Then she comes across Batty Coalhouse: one-armed and hard as nails. Together they will set out on a journey of revenge.But they are soon caught up in something bigger, a tale of Mary Queen of Scots and King Henry VIII. Stuck in the heart of a tempest, they know only one way to get out alive…Fight.
Claimed by a Highland Knight
Fiona Faris - 2020
She is the only maid who refused his advances. Now they are confined together, and all hell will break loose.Uielam, the heir of clan Macnab, knew that he was the best in everything. Lasses swooned over him, men envied him, and his talent in combat was unmatchable or so he thought.His confidence takes a blow when he overhears his comrades discussing how they always let him win.Now, Uielam is determined to prove his worth at any cost, and he has just the right plan: Pretend to be away, hide his identity, and compete in the jousting tournament. When he wins, nobody will ever doubt his worth.Lilia might be a simple maid, but she knows better than being charmed by a man like Uielam. He can only break her heart.When he asks to hide in her croft in exchange for gold, she makes a decision; Reap the benefits but keep him as far away as possible.The more she denies him, the more resolute Uielam is that Lilia must be his. What they don't know, is that their secret is not safe as their being watched by an assassin…He will defeat every enemy, just to win a place in her warm embrace…
Highlander's Betrayed Princess
Alisa Adams - 2020
Eilidh has tears in her eyes while riding away from the only home she ever knew.
Young Eilidh had to make the hardest choice of her life, trying to avoid marring a Laird twice her age, known for his cruelty.Now, travelling disguised, she meets lain, a leatherworker who is moving to a larger village in search of a better life for him and his sisters. Eilidh keeps Iain at a distance in the begging, but even a more experienced woman would have a hard time resisting an imposing man like Iain. And Eilidh is anything but experienced.While trying to escape a ferocious hunt ordered by her father, young Eilidh is slowly falling in love and is about to get one of the harshest lessons there are;Utter betrayal can only come from the one you let closest to your heart.
Shades of Brilliance
Eleanor Chance - 2020
With her drunk of a father missing and her mother dead, it falls upon Celeste to protect her younger brothers and sister from starvation. When the burden becomes overwhelming, and Celeste makes plans to escape her wretched life, her wealthy aunt appears and whisks her off to work as a nanny to young Federigo Benetto.One day as Celeste escorts Federigo to his art lesson with Maestro Luciano Vicente, the maestro discovers a sketch drawn by Celeste. He immediately recognizes her raw artistic talent and begs her to become his secret protégé. Celeste consents and soon becomes obsessed as she hones her abilities under the watchful eye of Luciano, whom she secretly loves. She carries on blissfully until their arrangement is discovered and she is thrown out onto the street with nothing. Will she survive in a world working against her to achieve her dreams and win the heart of the nobleman she loves?
Highlander's Leap Of Faith: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Ava McArthur - 2020
Passionate Tales of Forbidden Highlanders
Lydia Kendall - 2020
But she never expected to fall in love with him, or that the real enemy is common to both, and is getting even closer...The Highlander’s Secret MaidenAvoiding her fearful fate with a despised British Army Officer, Georgina Andrews escapes with two fearsome Highlanders. Torn between them, Marcas McGowan makes the decision for her, when he puts her needs above all...even his own brother.Highlander’s Love in CaptivityWhen Jane Keppel and her father get abducted by the powerful Laird Bhaltair McColl, her fate hangs from a thin thread. Realizing she has to pay for the mistakes of her family, one secret is enough to either fix or destroy everything...and it revolves around Bhaltair’s most profound pain: the death of his wife.Welcome to Scotland, a land of powerful romance stories, that contain adventure, drama, twists, and most of all, love. Enjoy!
Sleeping with her Highland Foe
Shona Thompson - 2020
This mission is her only chance to redeem herself from the sinister past that is hunting her.While everything seems to be pointing out, who the killer might be, something is amiss. It seems too easy…Ualan McCallum is a torn man. He has heard the whispers echoing through the corridors and the gossip behind his back. Not only did he lose his father and the woman he loved, but now, one by one, his people are silently blaming him. For them, he is a patricide.His only solace in all this havoc is her, a beautiful maid that just arrived in the keep and seems to appear in the most peculiar places.Caitríona must discover if Ualan is the murderer, or if the real culprit is hiding in the shadows. Should she follow her heart that is anxiously screaming for Ualan or let logic prevail and fulfil her mission?
She would deny the truth to be with him, he would accept all lies to have her...
"Sleeping with her Highland Foe" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). STANDALONE, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then Sleeping with her Highland Foe is the perfect novel for you.
Highlander's Forbidden Siren
Maddie MacKenna - 2020
Her plan to keep her identity a secret is foiled when she meets an enigmatic Highlander, who ends up being her heavenly sin on Earth.Niall MacGregor, son of the Laird of Cameron, always thought social calls to be boring and unsurprising. Until the night he finds himself dancing with the alluring daughter of his clan’s worst enemy.Irresistibly drawn to each other, Lorraine and Niall are torn between their duty to their clans and each other. But someone knows. And someone always tells. A letter arrives, declaring war between their clans. With sword in hand and his life hanging by a thread, Niall’s heart shatters when he sees Lorraine, in the middle of the battleground...*Highlander's Forbidden Siren is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
Highlander's Sacrifice
Alisa Adams - 2020
Would she do the same for him?
When Merith Mackenzie is saved from vagrants by a dashing hero, she wonders if she has stepped into the stories of old that she loved as a child. But reality is far different from tales.Finlay Dunne, her savior, would leave right then and there as he has no desire to play guardsman to the young lass and her lady companions. But with their guards dead, he has no choice but to escort them back to where they were going.Reaching the Mackenzie estate, Finlay realizes that Merith Mackenzie is of a noble family. His actions are praised, and he is tasked to be among of the guards that will take her to her betrothed, a job he never expected to take on. And what he had expected even less was to fall in love with the beautiful but spoiled lass.Things will only get worse when Merith finds herself in danger again, as Finlay has to decide how much more he is willing to sacrifice for a woman that can never be his.His worst fears will come true as being so close to a noble lady can be easily used against him by those who wish the powerful guard of Merith to get out of their way.The tables turn, and now Merith is the one that will have to give up everything to save Finlay from certain death.
Menace and Valor in the Highlands : A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Ava McArthur - 2020
A Life Renewed
Olivia Rae - 2020
She loves the simple life and never wants to return to England. But her benefactor, a power-hungry German prince, wants to march on London and place her on the English throne again, thereby increasing his dominance in Europe. If she doesn’t agree with his plan, her beloved childhood nurse will be put to death. Desperate for help, Jane must put her trust in the mysterious spy Asher Hayes.Asher Hayes is done rounding up Protestants for “Bloody Mary” and wants nothing more than to live a quiet life as a farmer and expunge the blood of many from his hands. Except Queen Mary isn’t done with him yet. She throws his father, mother, and sister into prison on false charges in order to force him to accept one last mission – find and kill Lady Jane Grey. But when Asher discovers Lady Jane isn’t a threat to the throne as he believed her to be, he faces a devastating decision – does he sacrifice his family for the woman who reigns in his heart?
The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 1: The Runaway
Rebecca Gablé - 2020
In this epic family saga, set against the expansive and exhilarating backdrop of medieval Britain, we meet our hero Robin, the dispossessed son of the Earl of Waringham as he fights to reclaim his once prominent position in society. Expertly narrated by Miriam Margolyes OBE and featuring a full cast.
Her Highland Beast: A Scottish Medieval Romance with a Fairytale Twist
Madeline Martin - 2020
However, the curse can be broken if a daughter of Morrigan falls in love with him. Finding such a woman seems impossible, until he discovers a beautiful stranger beneath his tree where only a few final leaves remain.A WOMAN WHO CANNOT BE KILLEDEvina MacGregor is a mercenary with no past, a woman who cannot be killed. After a lifetime of seeing those around her die, she wants nothing more than to find her own death. That is, until she stumbles upon an enchanted castle in the middle of a blizzard and a man who can not only unlock the secrets to her past, but also her heart.A CURSE THAT CAN ONLY BE BROKEN BY TRUE LOVEWith time running out, is it possible for passion to give way to love? Or are they both doomed to the fate of their curse?
Unmasking the Devious Highlander
Ann Marie Scott - 2020
And he could not live with that.Robina was trying her wedding dress when the letter that would change her life forever arrived. Out of the blue, her betrothed, Lockie announces to her that he has decided to marry another woman!Robina did not love him, but she is devastated by the shame this will cause to her parents, who, right away, arrange her betroth to a new man; Laird Alexander Lindsay. Laird Alexander is a former soldier and a closed person, scarred both by war and his faithless late wife.Their wedding takes place and Robina has to endure a few harsh days before she can uncover a soft side that this traumatized warrior had forgotten he had. It seems that Alexander and Robina are finally managing to leave their past misfortunes behind, and build a family.But where there is happiness, there is envy, and Lockie is back, more powerful than ever, to claim what is his. And if he can not get what he wants, he will make sure no one else will have it."Unmasking the Devious Highlander" is a standalone story by best selling author Ann Marie Scott, packed with betrayal, action and romance, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
More Dangerous Heroes: Sizzling Tales of Timeless Desire
Amy Jarecki - 2020
Welcome to More Dangerous Heroes. If you enjoyed the first Dangerous Heroes collection, you’ll love this one. Bold, larger-than-life heroes are irresistible. Dark and dashing, they stride across the page, setting hearts ablaze as they whisk you away on thrilling journeys of adventure, passion, danger, and love. Join them and their equally daring heroines as they lead you across mist-swept moors and moon-silvered seas, into the torch-lit great halls of medieval castles, and even along cobbled alleys in Regency London. The Time Traveler’s Desire - Amy Jarecki A man’s life can fall apart in an instant… Tougher than oxhide, Lachlan Wallace can take about anything except a breakup call from his wife two minutes before competing in the Karate Championship of the World. Arriving home with a loss, he agrees to watch his uncle’s cat over the holidays. Or so he thinks—until he awakes on a fourteenth-century battlefield beside a woman fighting for her life. The Wicked Lady – Brenda Jernigan When Trevor Claremont is blind-sided by a pickpocket, he isn't prepared for the feisty redhead whom he finds is one wicked lady. Seeing a solution to his pressing problem of finding a bride to please his dying grandmother, he offers her a deal: marriage to him...or prison, never imagining that this little cut-purse will also steal his heart. A Knight’s Desire – Catherine Kean Lady Rosetta Montgomery is on her way to her wedding when she's kidnapped by a rider dressed all in black. She discovers her abductor is Lord Ashton Blakeley, her first and only true love, who left her to go on Crusade. Ash is a changed man now, with disfiguring scars and agonizing secrets. As rumors of lost Anglo-Saxon gold and treachery unfold, and Rosetta grows to understand the man Ash has become, will she help him fight for their love, or will the danger surrounding the hidden riches cost them all that they treasure? The Angel and The Prince – Laurel O’Donnell In this exciting medieval romance, the French lady knight known as the Angel of Death wages a battle of wills and desires against her dreaded enemy -- the English warrior known as the Prince of Darkness. Highlander in Her Dreams – Sue-Ellen Welfonder They met through Highland Magic, can true love keep them together? After stepping through a magical gateway, Kira Bedwell finds herself in fourteenth-century Scotland, face-to-face with Aidan MacDonald, the irresistible Highlander who has visited her in dreams. As their romance transcends to reality, it will take all of their courage and will for their love to survive beyond time itself…
Consumed by the Lost Highlander
Maddie MacKenna - 2020
Traveling to Scotland to marry a Laird she has never met, all her plans are demolished when she meets the dashing Highlander sent to escort her.Andrew MacLohl’s life changed with his father’s death. A warrior under Laird Lochenbrew’s command, he leads a quiet life, despite the Laird’s dismay for him. When he is tasked with the protection of the Laird’s bride-to-be, his efforts not to give in to his scorching desire for her fall short.Ambushed by bandits, Juliana and an injured Andrew are forced to take shelter in a neighboring Laird’s castle. Only to stumble upon long-buried secrets that should have been taken to the grave: a conspiracy that started twenty-six years ago.A conspiracy that thirsts for Andrew's blood…*Consumed by the Lost Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
The MacLomain Series: End of an Era (Books 1-5): A Time Travel Fantasy Romance Boxed Set
Sky Purington - 2020
Five full-length, steamy novels teeming with riveting characters, non-stop adventure, and unforgettable love. A Scot's Pledge- From friends to lovers, forbidden passion sparks between a modern-day woman and a medieval warrior. Will Julie and Laird Tiernan MacLomain be able to defeat a dark threat nobody foresaw without the power of predestined love? Or will breaking the rules be their ultimate downfall and Scotland's ruin? A Scot's Devotion- Thrust on a whirlwind adventure alongside Scotland's Guardian, Donald, Earl of Mar, Laird Aidan Hamilton and Chloe windup on a heart-wrenching journey neither foresaw. Will Aidan remain devoted to his long lost love? Or will defeating the enemy mean embracing someone new? A Scot's Resolve- Eager to confront the meddlesome lass haunting his thoughts, Cray MacLeod travels to the twenty-first century only to discover his cousin, Ethyn already there pursuing Madison. He won't be the only one, though. The moment Cray lays eyes on her he wants her too. Even if it means drawing closer to daunting secrets they never saw coming. A Scot's Favor- An enemies-to-lovers tale rife with haunting intrigue and unholy secrets. Will Ethyn and his destined Broun be able to break the spell that both binds them together yet keeps them apart? The price they paid for forbidden love long ago? Or will the curse that's held them hostage for centuries mark the beginning of a dark end? A Scot's Retribution- Will Laird Marek MacLeod find solace in the arms of the lass he's loved since the beginning? Or is his soul already damned and the fate of Scotland doomed? Find out in the edge-of-your-seat epic conclusion of the entire MacLomain Series. Roll back the clock and join the MacLomains one last time on a journey for the ages where the power of the Claddagh ring still holds sway. From real-life historical figures to those lesser known, join a cast rich with hot highland wizards, sexy witches, fierce dragon shifters, druids, Fae, and so much more!
The Warrior of the Glen (Glen Highland Romance #6)
Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple - 2020
. . will this Highland warrior uncover her disguise, and her heart? ♥After the death of her mother and brother at the hands of the MacKays, Brenna has hidden her identity, pretending to be a lad named Bren. She is comfortable with this guise until she meets a warrior trekking across the Highlands to join the Bruce.That man happens to be Rafael MacKay, a devilishly handsome Highlander who is also in hiding. He’s taken on the name of Rafe MacLeod, as his MacKay kin are despised by many. And when he meets a strange lad named Bren, he has no compunctions of keeping that lie going.Until Rafe learns that Bren is really Brenna, and he understands why he had such an odd reaction to her. But she knows him as Rafe MacLeod. Her hiding is a result of a tragic history, and the last thing he wants to do is complicate matters by admitting who he truly is.Unfortunately, as his love for Brenna deepens, he learns more of her history and realizes if she ever discovers who he is, she would hate him forever. But he doesn’t expect her to fall for him as well, and they have to keep their love hidden from the distrustful eyes of her clan.When the moment comes that Rafe’s true identity is discovered and he realizes he could lose everything, Rafe is most distraught that Brenna might turn from him, that his MacKay ties will be stronger than his passionate ties to Brenna.And at that final hour, Brenna must make a choice – a choice that will mean life or death for Rafe.The Warrior of the Glen is a standalone story by award winning author Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, packed with passion and romance and redemption, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, and does not shy away from steamy scenes, occasional archaic curses, and accurate scenes of Medieval life!
A Highlander to Set Her Free
Barbara Bard - 2020
She was looking for freedom. Once their eyes met, they would search no more...
Miriel McCayzer has been afraid of her uncle for all her life. She always knew he would do anything to take advantage of her and deny her a chance to prosper. To be freed of her bonds once and for all, she has to find a source of strength. That's what she thought when her eyes met Edan’s… His efforts have not worked out so far and he has to follow his instincts if he wants to defend his people. Edan Tosh had never expected that when he met Miriel for the first time, he would have to walk on paths unknown. Her love will be his guide... As the net of danger closes in on them, Edan and Miriel will have to risk everything they’ve gained till now, if they want to survive… *If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll love “A Highlander to Set Her Free”! Buy “A Highlander to Set Her Free” and unlock the exciting story of Edan and Miriel today!
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Highlander's Gypsy Lass
Kenna Kendrick - 2020
Being part of the Highland Travellers meant that she could sing, dance and enjoy life's wonders. But the day comes when she must make a choice: marry the man the tribe commands, or cut all ties with the only family she ever knew.As if things couldn't get more complicated, Rosalie falls to the hands of a Highlander so enticing, that will tempt her to a new life. Unbeknownst to her, the forbidden desire she feels is the least of her problems...Declan, Chief of Clan Macgregor was bound to loneliness. He inspired loyalty and admiration to his people but his heart never knew the music of love.After saving an unknown lass from certain death, Declan feels that she is the one. Until he sees her dancing and bewitching the crowds with a group of thieving gypsies...Is this mysterious woman just a seductress toying with his love? And why is there no record of where she came from?Desiring him was forbidden, but staying away from him was impossible...
Highlander's English Rose: A Steamy Scottish Medieval Historical Romance
Ann Marie Scott - 2020
Becoming a Highlander
Ann Marie Scott - 2020
When the beloved Laird Malcolm Mackintosh died, no one expected him to leave his fortune and title to a man that does not have a drop of Scottish blood in his veins. Adam Cameron, the nephew of Laird Mackintosh’s late English wife, is an educated and intelligent man but not even he can believe that his Uncle chose him as an heir.Adam travels to the Highlands to see his new property but feels like a sheep among wolves. The only exception is Emilia, a stunningly beautiful lass that appears to be the only one able to speak common English and communicate with him. Never the less, Adam has no interest in becoming a Laird in a place he is unwanted, and is tricked by an enemy Laird called McElwee to sell the land and give up his title. Emilia can not let her people fall into McElwee’s hands, so she decides to seduce the Englishman and make him fall in love with her and the Highlands. Emilia has get Adam on her side quickly as McElwee is secretly arming his men and will not hesitate to destroy anyone that stands in his way! "Becoming a Highlander" is a standalone story by best selling author Ann Marie Scott, packed with emotion, action and romance, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
War on the Highlander's Heart
Maddie MacKenna - 2020
That is until the day she learns that she is to marry a Laird she despises.When a fire destroys half his Castle, Rodrick Finterson, Laird of Durmont, realizes that he has but one choice if he is to save his clan from annihilation: accept an arranged marriage to a loathed but inexplicably bewitching Sassenach.With more and more skirmishes breaking out at the border, their budding flame is put to the test. On the way to a neighboring clan to form an alliance, an ambush rains steel and fire on Rodrick’s party. But a single realization makes his blood run cold. The ambush is but a diversion and the enemy means to destroy him from within. Starting with Penelope...
Betrayed by his Highland Touch
Lydia Kendall - 2020
With her memory lost, her fate lies with none other than her own kidnapper: a roguish Highlander.William Lachlan, Laird of Gallaghert has had enough of the English pillaging his clan. Determined to put an end to it, he ambushes the ball of the Earl of Hartonshire, only to find himself a fugitive falsely wanted for the murder of the Earl.And the key to proving his innocence lies in the alluring eyes of the English lass he has taken hostage…Amidst her blissful days with William, Alice must face true hatred in the eyes of strangers and a land that was never her own. With hostile English forces closing in, William's fate hangs by a thread: if Alice doesn't regain her memory in order to point out the true murderer, what awaits him and his clan is total annihilation.
Mausrítter: Sword-and-Whiskers Roleplaying
Isaac Williams - 2020
Character creation is speedy and simple, designed to get you playing as soon as possible. Your mouse is defined by their randomly assigned background, ability scores, and the gear they carry. A tactile card-based inventory system makes managing your gear a fun challenge. Mausritter is built on the chasis of Into the Odd, with new rules for setting, character generation, magical artefacts, and mouse-scale adventures. GMs are provided with procedures for running a mouse-scale sandbox, along with a bestiary and numerous tables for quickly creating adventures in the mouse kingdoms.
Right of Conquest
Ashe Barker - 2020
Hate. Honour. Obey.It is the year 1485. King Richard III has fallen at Bosworth, his crown seized from the mud of the battlefield by Henry Tudor. The new monarch intends to stamp his authority on all of England, crushing all remaining opposition under his royal heel. And now, he has sent his men to Whitleigh...Frances de Whytte loathes the battle-hardened, arrogant warlord who has usurped her family home, driven her brother away, and now, claims to own all that she holds dear. He has stolen her birthright. The House of York is ruined. But her family need her to protect them, so she will do what she must to ensure the survival of those she loves.But she will never surrender to this ferocious Tudor warrior. She would die first.Whitleigh Castle is mine now, by right of conquest. I am now Duke of Whitleigh, a title bestowed on me at the Battle of Bosworth by a grateful king, I own this keep and all within it, including the belligerent sister of the previous duke. I intend to be master here and will particularly enjoy bringing this impudent little wench to heel.But love and hate make odd bedfellows, and in these turbulent times, who knows what alliances might form? When love and hate, honour and duty collide, and when my loyalties are tested to the limit, even I do not know what choices I might be forced to make.Warning: This book contains sexually explicit content which is only suitable for mature readers. If such content upsets you, please do not purchase this book.
Black Richard's Heart
Suzan Tisdale - 2020
No longer the handsome devil or kind man of his youth, now he focuses solely on rebuilding everything that was lost to the brutal Chisolms and traitorous MacRays. Revenge -- while not nearly as important as keeping his clan from starving – is the only thing that keeps his bruised heart beating. With his clan on the brink of starvation and annihilation, Black Richard doesn’t believe his life could get worse. Until King David II decides to put an end to the border wars himself, via a marriage between Black Richard and Aeschene MacRay, the daughter of his sworn enemy. Locked away and all but forgotten because she is deemed imperfect and useless by her father, Aeschene MacRay holds no hope of ever having a husband and family of her own. But hope is the only thing she has left: hope that her vision will miraculously return and that she will regain her father’s approval. But when news arrives that she is to be married off to the chief of her father’s enemy, she has only two choices: put her faith and hope in the monster that is Black Richard MacCullough or remain in the prison her father has created for her. When you’ve lost everything, any risk is worth the taking.
Highlander’s Buried Identity
Shona Thompson - 2020
Since he was a child there was a mystery about his true identity, but he was not willing to talk about it, not even to the woman who found him and raised him.When a beautiful lass needs his help, he will find himself into trouble…Sine refuses to live as her father wants. She may be the only child of the Laird of the Duncan Clan, but she is too rebellious to listen to his commands. When her life is in danger, one mysterious man with different colored eyes will become her protector.No matter how reactive she is to the decision of having a guard, she will soon realize that her feelings for Finlay are much more complicated. But her father has different plans for her life and a rich suitor soon arrives to claim her…When Finlay sees her future husband, he knows she must be protected at all costs. But that means he should reveal who he really is… Can he take that risk?He always preferred his solitude, until he met her…"Highlander’s Buried Identity" is a STANDALONE Historical Scottish romance novel. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then Highlander’s Buried Identity is the perfect novel for you.
Mercy: Third Novel of Rhynan (Novels of Rhynan, #3)
Rachel Rossano - 2020
An artist, a widow of an unhappy marriage, and the mother of a young son, she dreams of escaping the cruel servitude of her father’s household.Wilard Naron serves the Earl of Dentin. He returns to the capital, his childhood home, to collect his earnings and finally free himself from his father’s reputation.Kidnappings, bandits, and a plot against the king complicate the journey. The conflicts throw Constance and Wilard together as their circumstances grow steadily worse. The more the pair uncovers, the direr the future looks for the country and for them.
Struggles: Microfantasy in the World of Aöth
S. Lozano - 2020
These ten short stories touch upon its epic grandness using the shortest of formats. They offer glimpses of its ancient races, its vast natural landscapes and the struggles--both deep and banal--that confront its people and its nations.
Tales of Highland Skye: Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance Collection
Fiona Faris - 2020
But their consuming passion might be the fatal distraction that will destroy both.Highlander's Dark PrideA well-born Lady always dreamt of the perfect gentleman yet her husband to be is a frightening Scotsman. A Highlander can live without a wife, especially, an English born one. Their carnal desire might be enough to bring them closer, yet happiness couldn't be further away.Highlander's Wicked GameA lass that was denied the chance to lead, and a Highlander who never wanted to be a leader. Love brings them together, yet her violent abduction will force him to be the man he was always meant to be. But buried secrets that could tear them apart forever will come to light.*If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and steamy romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then this is the perfect collection for you.Best-Selling author, Fiona Faris, invites us to an unforgettable journey to the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Are you ready to dive into a heartwarming story of thrilling adventure and healing love?"Tales of Highland Skye" is a Historical Scottish romance collection of more than 240,000 words (around 440 pages each book). STANDALONE STORIES, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
The Clan Sinclair Collection Books 1-3: A Steamy Highlander Romance Boxed Set
Celeste Barclay - 2020
Highlander Romance has never been so engaging or steamy in three of Barclay's most sought after novels - transcending love, captivating intrigue, and most of all, powerful happily ever afters. Discover the magic of Highlander Romance as only Celeste Barclay can write!This bundle contains:His Highland Lass - The youngest Sinclair sibling is prepared to marry for duty, but she’s unprepared to fall in love with the wrong man.His Bonnie Highland Temptation - The heir to Clan Sinclair discovers the dangers of a scorned woman when he falls in love with his feisty bride.His Highland Prize - A runaway lady seeks shelter from an ambitious father and a dangerous groom...in the arms of a Highlander.Enjoy this collection for a limited time only!
Highlander's Golden Treasure: A Scottish Medieval Historical Romance (Highlands' Golden Hearts Book 2)
Adamina Young - 2020
The Highlander's Reluctant Bride: A Scottish Medieval Romance (The Highlander's Bride series Book 2)
Cathy MacRae - 2020
The Devil's Historians: How Modern Extremists Abuse the Medieval Past
Amy S. Kaufman - 2020
Kaufman and Paul B. Sturtevant examine the many ways in which the medieval past has been manipulated to promote discrimination, oppression, and murder. Tracing the fetish for "medieval times" behind toxic ideologies like nationalism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, misogyny, and white supremacy, Kaufman and Sturtevant show us how the Middle Ages have been twisted for political purposes in every century that followed. The Devil's Historians casts aside the myth of an oppressive, patriarchal medieval monoculture and reveals a medieval world not often shown in popular culture: one that is diverse, thriving, courageous, compelling, and complex.
Warriors Against The Storm
Andrew WinchTracey Dyck - 2020
Their decisions will either save lives or bring the world to a disastrous end.Dedicated To Mary Weber, Author and Teacher Extraordinaire
A Shakespeare Motley: An Illustrated Compendium
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - 2020
Drawing unusual connections, this ingenious guide will show you what Hamlet’s Ophelia has to do with The Tempest and Twelfth Night, and how a stage direction speaks to Elizabethan treatment of bears. With entries ranging from “apothecary” to “zephyr,” this succinct book is full of captivating details illuminating all corners of Shakespeare’s world.The volume is illustrated throughout with images taken exclusively from the archives of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Readers will quickly gain a vivid, authentic sense of Shakespearean times, from the fascination of falconry to the elegance of eglantine and the resonances of ring-giving.Accessible yet also full of expert insight and knowledge, this is a wonderful window on the ideas and influences that may have informed Shakespeare’s work. A perfect gift for theater lovers, anglophiles, and all those fascinated by the life and work of the playwright.
The Betrothal Melee
Sarah Hegger - 2020
Unfortunately her family disagrees. When her father organizes a tournament to parade alternative suitors in front of Madeleine, she is outraged but determined to stay true.Childhood nemesis, Thomas of Draycott, arrives at Elford and from the moment they meet again, tests her resolve. A skilled warrior, handsome and honorable, Thomas is her father’s favorite, and only has to be near Madeleine for sparks of all kinds to ignite.Thomas remembers Madeleine well from fostering at Elford, and even his desperate need for a rich wife would not persuade him to woo a woman who hates him. Except Madeleine is all grown up and Thomas is experiencing strong feelings of a most inconvenient kind. And Madeleine doesn’t appear to hate him after all.Battle lines are blurred, as enemies become lovers, in the Betrothal Melee...
A Highland Autumn
Sophia Nye - 2020
She’s going to be the first female scholar at Oxford or die trying. And no, she’s not overly dramatic, if that’s what you’re thinking. When Adelina lands a post in some far-fetched corner of war-torn Scotland, murder and treason are very real threats to Adelina and Clan Calder.Luckily (and annoyingly), the beastly laird has a distractingly dashing son who won’t leave her alone. It makes the stress of her new position a lot easier to take, what with all the kissing, but it’s also interfering with her ability to prove her skills as a scholar.Can Adelina take the heat, find the traitor, and save the laird to earn her seat at Oxford? Or will the laird’s son prove too great a distraction?If you love feisty heroines, heart-of-gold heroes, noble/commoner relationships, and luscious Highland landscapes, A Highland Autumn will keep you reading all night.Steamy and sweet with a little bit of heat (4 out of 5 heat level). Unless you count the banter. Then it’s smokin’.
The Scarlet Forest: A Tale of Robin Hood
A.E. Chandler - 2020
When Robin takes a shortcut through Sherwood Forest, the path he chooses leads not to Nottingham’s archery contest, but to a life on the run from the law. Unable now to become a knight, and joined by his childhood friends, Robin Hood leads the most infamous outlaw band ever to evade the king and his sheriff.Blending true history with new stories, popular inaccuracies, and some almost forgotten medieval legends, The Scarlet Forest: A Tale of Robin Hood brings a new life to the greenwood, which here feels as fresh as it does traditional. With an academic background in medieval English studies, A. E. Chandler captivates with this unique and nuanced reinterpretation of Robin Hood’s struggles and adventures. The forest is waiting.This expanded second edition of the bestselling novel contains additional bonus material, including a historical note and a translation of one of only five surviving medieval Robin Hood "ballads."
The Secret Life of Lady Evangeline (Secrets, #1)
Jan Davis Warren - 2020
Her physical scars are nothing to the wounds left by the death of her daughter and abandonment of her husband. She spends most days disguised as Sister Margaret Mary, but when necessary, she dons the disguise of the recently deceased bandit, the Fox, to steal from the rich and help the starving children and widows who come for aid.Lord Henry Stanton still grieves the death of his beloved wife, Evangeline. Raising their young daughter is now the most important role in his life, even though the child serves as a daily reminder of the love he and his wife once shared. He may never shed the weight of his guilt for not protecting Evangeline from the band of outlaws who killed her, as well as the lies sown by his sister-in-law, which he allowed to separate him from his wife just before her death.When Henry’s ailing father-in-law sends an urgent request for help to manage his lands, he has no choice but to take his daughter with him to Castle Brighton. But the nun who comes to care for the sick man catches Henry’s notice from the first moment he catches sight of her. When the life of their precious daughter is threatened, can they overcome the lies and secrets of the past and join forces to save their daughter before it is too late?Escape to another century in this action-packed inspirational medieval romance!