Böcker av Rachel Skatvold

After her father is killed by the Durnins, Riona's simple life in Whelan is forever altered. Named second in line to the Mairead throne, her uncle King Hedrek sends her to a convent for her formal education. Years later, when Riona and her mother are invited to Shea, she knows attending the annual tournament is only an excuse for the journey. Now of age, she must impress her mother, uncle, and potential suitors. Reserved and a bit clumsy by nature, will Riona live up to their lofty expectations? Branded an outlaw because of his father's ties with the Durnins, Lord Eamonn longs to wipe his slate clean and resume peaceful trading with Mairead. However, when he arrives, King Hedrek declines to speak with him. Refusing to be ignored, Eamonn enters the tournament, in a desperate bid to win the king's favor. With his people facing the threat of starvation during the coming winter, what choice does he have? When Riona learns of his dilemma she is compelled to help Lord Eamonn and his people, despite her family's disapproval. Should she listen to her heart even if it means rebelling against the king Three young women, bound by friendship and faith, seek the Lord's will in their lives in The Caragh Chronicles. Each book brings a tale of love and faith in a medieval fantasy novella.

Sometimes God's "why" comes too late... and just in time.Tiffany Hill is a master at concealing her emotions. She can't admit she has her own questions about God-like why He allowed her Marine husband to die in action. A single mom with three children to care for and the general store on Merriweather to run leaves little time for philosophizing. She has more pressing issues to deal with. Like how her dream of running the family business has become a burden.Is keeping the business afloat even worth the effort anymore? After high school and an unfortunate falling out with his father, Liam Hadler left Breakers Head, determined never to look back. He failed on that one, and one of many regrets was leaving his high school sweetheart behind to chase an impossible dream. When his mother calls after his father suffers a stroke, Liam has a tough decision to make. Will he return to a place he's avoided for sixteen years, and is making amends with his father even possible? A chance encounter with Tiffany after so many years never occurred to him, but memories of their time together rekindles something he thought he'd lost. What'll it take to persuade her to give him a second chance?This Breakers Head novel is Rachel Skatvold's final book in the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.The Independence Islands Series: beach reads aren't just for summer anymore.