When the son of a Cherokee slave determines to find his purpose and discover his identity, he becomes a slave a second time. This fictional account of the life of Joseph Willis is rooted in early American history and filled with drama: a forbidden romance, faith molded by tragedies, and the courage to forgive. A half-English/half-Cherokee slave changes the course of Louisiana history when a fresh wind blows across his heart.

    But when he discovered that she wanted him to make love to her he was flabbergasted.Their lovemaking carried them to the heights of passion, but society's response was predictable. Forced into marriage, the unexpected lovers charted a stormy course rocked by bitterness and anger. Were they destined to spend their lives in misery? Or could the moon bewitch them once again -- for good?

    Everything about his rugged good looks spelled danger. . .and fascination. But her hand had been promised to his brother!When China moved into the great Cross mansion at Portsmouth to become the bride of Sir Ranulf Cross, her presence enflamed the already raging conflicts among the Cross brothers. And amid bitter charges of betrayal and blackmail, Justin was banished from the house.With Justin suddenly gone, China is tormented by the words left unspoken, and on the eve of her wedding, she is seized by the reckless desire to see Justin once more. For the message he left on her pillow could only mean the promise of love...

    One day Lucinda was an obscure, dowdy country girl; the next, she was the diamond-decked mistress of a vast London town house and wife to a young lord, legendary for his wealth, daring escapades, and magnetic attraction for women. Would the world wonder why he chose her? Would they guess he was using this young girl to cover his affair with the glittering, sophisticated Lady Devereux? Lucinda hadn't time to care. She was too busy becoming the overnight darling of London society--too busy earning the notice and respect of the man she was irresistibly, hopelessly, growing to love.

    Will her moxie help when destiny falls at her feet? Hundreds of years of loyalty to Dragon Guard have made Rayne a fearless leader. When the long foretold pull of his mate rocks the Commander’s world to its core will he be able to save her from his enemies in time? The chemistry between this strong-willed curvy girl and fierce warrior makes all the difference in the world where nothing is as it seems. The existence of an ancient race of honor-clad, tradition-bound protectors might be hard to accept but now the dead are coming back to life and holding a knife to her neck. Can these fated mates defeat their greatest enemies and get their happily ever after? Fate Will Not Be Denied!! Her Dragon's Fire Aidan has a plan…keep his mate safe, claim her as Destiny demands, and live happily ever after for all eternity. Biding his time. Waiting so very long. It’s now or never. All he has to do is save her from his homicidal brother. Sibling rivalry with scales and swords was never in his game plan. Grace has always believed she could save the world one downtrodden criminal at a time. The inherent goodness of people is her bright, guiding light. But when her moral compass is rocked to its very core, as she shocks even herself by reaching for the man who invades her dreams and sets body on fire, can she come to terms with the completely fantastic world she’s been drawn into? Running from forces both natural and magical, her sharp wit and his fierce strength are the only things between them and certain death. Can Grace distract the Traitor long enough for her Knight in shining scales to save her? Will Aidan make it in time? Can he drive his battle-worn sword through the heart of his own flesh and blood? Will this couple defy all odds and ultimately find they're happily ever after? The Universe Does Not Make Mistakes. Grace was made for Aidan. There Simply Are No Coincidences. This Guardsman will protect his Mate at all costs. Fate Will Not Be Denied…But the cost may be more than they bargained for. Haunted by Her Dragon Lance has spent his long life cracking jokes and making fun of his brethren as each succumbed to the sappiness of everlasting love with the one that completes them like no other. Now the Universe is the one laughing and his fellow Guardsmen are the ones making jokes as the mating call of his kin and his dragon push him headlong towards the one that will bring light to his soul in this life and the next. He can no longer deny that he is meant to spend the rest of his many years with Sam but his obligation to eliminate any threats to her life must come first…right? For the Guardsman who has hot-dogged his way through one hundred and twelve years, one brown-eyed curly-headed doctor will make him rethink everything he ever knew. Fate will not be denied. This book contains mature themes and explicit sexual situations It is intended for mature audiences of 18+ years of age.

    He and his friend, Harold, had narrowly escaped death during the fall of Berlin by taking refuge in the subway tunnels under the city. As members of the Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth), the two 14-year-old boys had been ordered to fight to the death; however, they defied Hitler’s orders and chose to live. Hearing the announcement the day before that Berlin had surrendered, they left their subway shelter to seek out friends where they thought they would be safe. Somehow, the Soviets had found them. But what did they want with them?After being transported to an interrogation center and brought before a Russian political Kommissar, Karl soon finds the answers to his questions. Once again, he is going to be used by a high-ranking official due to his unique knowledge of the Berlin subway system. He must agree to help the Kommissar or risk being shipped off to the Russian labor camps along with the rest of the German prisoners. When Karl learns that Harold has also been arrested and given the same choice, the two agree to assist the Kommissar.The boys work with the Kommissar and when the last mission is completed, Karl hopes to be released so he can search for his family. Unfortunately, the final mission ends with a twist and Karl is once again forced to make a life or death decision. This time, however, the life hanging in the balance is not his own, but that of someone very close to him. To save the life of the person he holds dear, Karl must decide whether or not he will follow orders and do the one thing he has never done before - take the life of another.Books In The Series:Children To A DegreeLoyal To A DegreeTrust To A DegreePartners To A Degree

    SCARLETT O'HARA MEETS THE SCARLET LETTER:Impulsively wed as a teenager to a husband she did not love, and she married three men, all for the wrong reasons.Scarlett O'Hara?Prosecuted and humiliated in public for an out-of-wedlock love affair.Hester Prynne?No, this was Herodias Long of 17th century Rhode Island.Rebel Puritan is a 2012 winner of the Indie BRAG Medallion! To read an excerpt, go to http://www.rebelpuritan.com/Book.html

    When the young pair strike up an immediate friendship, his problem seems well on the way to a happy solution. But Elizabeth had a decided will of her own. Will Timothy – generous and easy-going - be able to control her, or is there a need for someone cast in a sterner mould to prove himself a match for Elizabeth? This sweet historical love story will surprise and delight. Perfect for fans of traditional regency romance writers like Jo Beverley, Loretta Chase, and Stephanie Laurens. Mira Stables is the author of many historical fiction novels, including The Byram Succession, The Swynden Necklace, and Golden Barrier.

    Queries as to her identity turn up the name of Brenna Stanhope, although every attempt to make contact with this beautiful mystery lady is politely rebuffed.Brenna has a dark secret she must keep buried, so she has built a respectable, uncomplicated world about herself where she avoids all male advances. Although, against her better judgment, this determined man keeps breaking through. Could she risk harming Nicholas's reputation by lowering her guard just once?

    It tells the story of a family of secret Jews living in Seville on the eve of the Spanish Inquisition.

    Good girls don't go snooping where they don't belong.But Lady Delia Scarborough never claimed to be a good girl. Lady Delia Scarborough wants her sister back from the grave.Since that can't happen, she'll settle for the next best thing...Making sure her sister's murderer does not go free. Lady Delia's happy to play the part of maid as long as it gets her inside the home of Kieran Dearborne, Duke of Cowanfield.He may be able to fool his young daughter into thinking he's innocent, but he can't fool Delia.She knows a murderer when she sees one.  But the attraction that blossoms between them throws her plans into chaos.  The more Delia gets to know the Duke, the more she thinks his innocence is no act.But every clue she uncovers points to him, and he acts strangely whenever she's around.Delia will do anything to avenge her sister's death, but that means putting her own life in peril.Can the duke's love pull Delia back from the brink of danger? Or was her fate sealed the moment she stepped into the Duke's home?

    So when Jonathan returns from England with the widowed Lady Fancy Merrivale, Chance decides to strike back at his cousin by wooing the beautiful Lady. But revenge is bittersweet for Chance as he and Fancy find themselves hopelessly in love--and in desperate danger.

    She is not wealthy. She prizes her virginity. And her liege, whom she despises, is intent on rape. Red Adam is the lord of Brentborough castle—young, impetuous, scandalous, a twelfth-century hell raiser. On one of his nights of drunken revelry he abducts Julitta. Though she fends him off, keeping her virginity, he has sullied her honor. Then, to the astonishment of all, he marries her. Red Adam’s Lady is a boisterous, bawdy tale of wild adventure, set against the constant dangers of medieval England. It is a story of civil war and border raids, scheming aristorcrats and brawling villagers, daring escapes across the moors and thundering descents down steep cliffs to the ocean. Its vivid details give the reader a fascinating and realistic view of life in a medieval castle and village. And the love story in it is an unusual one, since Julitta won’t let Adam get closer than the length of her stiletto. Long out of print though highly acclaimed, Red Adam’s Lady is a true classic of historical fiction along the lines of Anya Seton’s Katherine and Sharon Kay Penman’s Here Be Dragons.

    In the face of hardships and separation from her family, can Jesselynn Highwood keep the solemn promise she made to her dying father? Includes Daughter of Twin Oaks, Sisters of the Confederacy, and The Long Way Home.

    The investigation is complicated by the Sheriff of York’s desire to use suspicion of the murders to arrest a thief and smuggler whom Cordwainer is certain is not the culprit, and it is hindered by Cordwainer’s advanced age and physical infirmities. When Cordwainer realizes that the Prioress of Clementhorpe will be the next victim and the Sheriff refuses to help, Cordwainer must call on every resource he can find to stop the killer.