Kenna Ramsay, a peasant girl born out of wedlock, is content to live a simple life with her aunt and cousin on Skye. When a nobleman sweeps into town with news that she is a long forgotten descendant of Robert the Bruce, Kenna can hardly believe it. Until she learns her connection is one out of wedlock. Some things don’t change.
Bryson Maxwell, future 4th Earl of Newhall, descends from a line of men known for falling in love at first sight. Bryson respects his lineage, but he has no intention of following in his male ancestor’s illustrious footsteps. After all, why should a man love just one woman when there were so many to love over the course of a lifetime? Views: 511
Two murder mysteries--one in an intensive care unit and another on the streets of the Los Angeles Marathon--with the addition of a brief essay on killer minds and a bonus excerpt from a Western historical romantic suspense set in 1834 in Mexico's California.How do we cope when someone whom we loved with all our heart leaves us forever?How can we remain hopeful that after we cross the river of sadness, love will find us again on the other side? This is the story of Ryan and Jane, two lovers hopelessly in love with each other or so they thought until they had to face the first true test of their relationship.There was one thing that they were absolutely sure of; that either of them will have no life left if they failed. Views: 505
In a world torn apart by war and divided into three nations Astra struggles to survive. Caught in a complicated web of lies and hate, she discovers that her own secrets run deeper than even she knows, threatening the future of an entire nation. Will she be able to stay alive as the world shatters around her?In a world torn apart by war and divided into three nations Astra struggles to achieve balance. As a child she experienced a horror that caused her life to fracture around her, changing in an instant everything she’d ever known. Sixteen years later and Astra has been pressured into a false position by her past and is forced into taking a stand that enables her to keep her loved ones safe, but the cost is high.Caught in an intolerable position Astra is loyal to only one thing: the family that loves her. But when a diplomatic mission from the Free Nation arrives for peace talks with the Tula, Astra’s precariously balanced world begins to fracture again. Views: 504
A Gift Disguised As Madness, A Soldier With Dreams 0f The Impossible, And A Father Who'd Do Anything To Get His Way...Chlodie Invermore has been blessed with the gift of Sight, but her father has always perceived it as madness, and after long years of hearing this, she now hides her visions. A vision of a wounded soldier leads her to a handsome ruffian who needs her help. When he saves her life, any thoughts of avoiding him are forever silence, especially when the two spend time alone and she realizes that they must now wed.The beautiful Highlander knows that her father will never approve of the match, and when they are separated by circumstances beyond their control, she must make a hard decision. Then visions of a young boy in danger spur her to action, and the two meet again, as if Fate has destined them to be together. However, his honor takes priority over love, and she wonders if they made a mistake when they married.Duty-Oriented SoldierDomnall Dunning is the son of Baron Dunning, and dedicated to service as a soldier. It’s his dream to redeem the Highlands, even after the terrible defeat at Culloden, no matter the personal cost. When he accidentally meets the love of his life, everything changes, but he’s still bound by honor to do whatever he can do to rid the Highlands of the hated Hanoverians if possible.Wounded, separated from his new bride, and facing insurmountable odds yet again, Domnall must choose between duty and love. His heart is pulling him one way, but the life of a soldier leads in a different direction…and he must decide quickly. He’s been pressed into service by a superior officer, and even though he may well be a madman, Domnall must follow orders.A Love That LastsNow that Domnall and Chlodie have wed, they are tied together for life, body and soul, but it seems that everything is working to keep them apart. They must find a way to be together, even if their families do not approve, even if it costs them everything. For a soldier constantly on the move, and a woman with the Gift, life will not be easy—and death is around every bend in the road!Can Chlodie choose between madness and love—or are her visions of the future leading her deeper into the depths of insanity?Will Domnall find a way to follow his heart when duty and honor lead him in a different direction—or should he ignore the longings of his heart altogether? Views: 501
When her father uproots the family and moves them to a farm in the Territories, Kate's former life disappears forever. Soon she finds herself caught between the desires of two men: Edward, a wealthy businessman, and Sam, the half-Sioux farmhand who has also kindled a passion within her. Now, when she least expected it, she finds herself without a guide in a brand-new land: the territory of love.As the only daughter in a wealthy Boston family, Katie Taylor has a comfortable home, good friends and servants to attend to her every whim. But when her father uproots her family and moves them to a farm in the Territories, her former life disappears forever. Soon she finds herself caught between the desires of two men: Edward, the wealthy businessman who has taken an interest in her, and Sam, the half-Sioux farmhand who has also kindled a passion within her. Now, when she least expected it, she finds herself without a guide in a brand-new land: the territory of love.Fans of Jillian Hart, Kirsten Osbourne and Ruth Ann Nordin will enjoy this historical romance. Includes an excerpt from Husband on Credit, Book Two in the Love's Territory series. Views: 500
Tristan Lark, Earl of Burley, is a lord with a plan. Hades' Lair, London's top gaming hell, is for sale, and Tristan intends to buy it. He even has an investor in mind: a foreign prince. Unfortunately, this investor will only work with people who are married, since he sees marriage as a sign of responsibility. The rule doesn't faze Tristan: he's hired an actress to play his wife.When the actress doesn't appear, Tristan is in trouble. Confirmed bluestocking Irene Carmichael would rather study weather patterns than dress in fine gowns, but when Lord Burley asks her for help, she agrees, even if it means sneaking into his manor house every night for a week to play his wife.Unfortunately, neither of them had counted on the snow. Views: 499
Gillian Wharton’s world is rosy—her son, Fred, has found his beloved, their wedding is on track and the bank is running quite smoothly. Maybe grandchildren are in the future, and her world as head of the town’s oldest bank is humming along. Nothing could be better, and as Christmas and the Jingle Bell Jam fundraiser loom, her world is in order.Her future daughter-in-law’s family floods in for the wedding, and when Fred and Olivia nudge her toward re-entering the dating world, it’s not at all what she had in mind for this time in her life. And when Olivia’s uncle joins the mix, too, things get really confusing.Christmas is fast approaching and with mistletoe everywhere, Gillian finds herself in a quandary. Is being alone what she really wants—or needs? And can the mistletoe she keeps finding herself under help her decide? Views: 499
