A disgraced former lady-in-waiting searching for redemption...Lady Madeline MacLeod left Robert the Bruce's royal court five years ago because of her vanity and spitefulness. Prepared to take her final vows now, a royal summons to return to the Highland court leads Madeline to a marriage of convenience. Temptation in the form of a handsome Highlander makes Madeline question whether she'll return to the sinner she was. Will giving into her desires for her husband ruin Madeline's path to redemption?A warrior in need of a wife to secure his inheritance...Fingal Grant is the heir apparent to Clan Grant and in need of a wife. Not interested in a love match, Fingal searches for a woman who won't expect him to change his ways. The pious Madeline MacLeod is the perfect bride until Fingal realizes he doesn't want his wife to ignore him. Can Fingal convince Madeline that desire between a husband and wife isn't the carnal sin she fears?A marriage of convenience that becomes most inconvenient...Drawn to one another, Madeline and Fingal struggle to overcome their preconceived notions about marriage. Often insensitive and unobservant, Fingal realizes he has much to learn about being a husband. Clinging to the life she thought she would have, Madeline realizes she uses her faith as a shield. When a neighboring clan threatens the newlywedst, can Madeline and Fingal fight their way back to one another before the enemy separates them for good?
When the perfect lady-in-waiting isn't so perfect...Arabella Johnstone has been held to an impossible standard her entire life. While her beauty surpasses any of the other ladies-in-waiting at King Robert the Bruce's royal court, the pressure to always appear perfect is growing to be too much for Lady Arabella. Scrutinized for any flaw in appearance or behavior, Arabella struggles with the unattainable expectations placed upon her by her family and those at court. When she can no longer withstand strain, she turns to a reckless, self-destructive habit to cope. Can Lady Arabella accept help when it comes from a man she longs for but can't accept?When your sisters' friend is all you want...Lachlan Sutherland has admired Lady Arabella Johnstone for years, but she is his sisters' friend. Every visit to Stirling Castle is sweet agony for Lachlan when he spends time with Arabella. Charmed by her saucy sense of humor, her kindhearted devotion to his sister Maude, and her mentoring of his sister Blair, Lachlan finds himself drawn to the engaging and intelligent young woman. But when he discovers Arabella's secret, he's certain he can no longer ignore his love for the beauty. Can Lachlan prove to Arabella in time that he loves her for more than her pretty face?Lachlan and Arabella have denied their intensifying attraction for one another, both cautious of ruining Arabella's friendships with Lachlan's sisters. As their forbidden love grows with time, neither can imagine their life without the other, but Arabella's father has set in motion plans that will keep them apart. With her life spiraling out of her control, Arabella finds solace in whisky. Lachlan is determined to prove to Arabella that her beauty is far from skin deep. Can these star-crossed lovers fight for a future together? Or will others' expectations become an insurmountable barrier?
A wallflower...Maude Sutherland grew up racing the boys, but when adolescence arrived, she became the ugly duckling of her clan. Sent to the Scottish royal court of King Robert the Bruce, forced to navigate the social machinations of courtiers, Maude is certain no man will choose her over the more elegant ladies-in-waiting. When a Highland laird arrives and sweeps her off her feet, Maude finds hope that she might grow into a swan. Can he convince her to trust his intentions are true?A protector...Kieran MacLeod arrived at court to settle clan business and to have a dalliance or two. But when he discovers a woman with lush curves crying on a terrace, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the shy lady-in-waiting. Kieran finds he must use patience and kindness to lure Maude out of her shell. Can Kieran help Maude overcome her self-consciousness to stoke the passion stirring between them? Can he prove that his love can protect her from the cruel words of the other ladies-in-waiting?A family that would keep them apart...This slow burn romance bursts into flames as Kieran and Maude must unite to defend their love when she is put to the test by the MacLeod clan. Can Maude withstand the scrutiny? Or will Kieran's family have the last word?
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride...For more than a decade, Laurel Ross has been a lady-in-waiting at Robert the Bruce's royal court, a place where money is power. Laurel is the fourth out of five daughters, and the only one unwed. While Laurel isn't exactly a pauper, her father, the Earl of Ross, has already paid four large dowries. Sent to court to find a husband, Laurel's once youthful hope has turned to bitterness as one friend after another marriest. Her viperous tongue has earned her the title of "hellion". Will any man accept a bride who comes with such a small dowry?Every man is guilty of all the good he didn't do...Guilt is slowly eating away at Brodie Campbell. When Brodie's betrothed unexpectedly, Brodie's guilt doesn't come from the woman's untimely death. It comes from the relief he feels that he's no longer bound to her. Brodie isn't interested in a biddable and mild bride. Intrigued by the fiery Laurel Ross, Brodie wonders if this shrew can ever be tamed. Armed with wealth and charm, Brodie welcomes the challenge. Will this spitfire relent long enough to find love with a man who tests her patience?When a wager puts their lives in peril, Brodie and Laurel discover trust is earned, not given.
A lady-in-waiting left behind...Over the past two years, Blair Sutherland has watched her sister and friends marry and leave King Robert the Bruce's royal court. Her parents have promised her a love match, but none of the courtiers who hang on the king's coattails interest her. Just when Blair wonders if she'll ever find the love the other ladies have found, her childhood friend, Hardwin Cameron, arrives at court in need of guidance. With more purpose to her days, Blair's loneliness no longer weighs so heavily upon her. But while Blair offers her assistance, she finds it hard to pay attention when the boy she used to race is now a man who's a constant distraction.A warrior never meant to be laird...Hardwin Cameron was the last person likely to inherit the Cameron lairdship, but he's watched one man after another in his family die until the title is thrust upon him. Amidst his grief, Hardwin struggles with the duties expected of a laird when he was never trained for such responsibilities. Thrust into a role that was never meant to be his, Hardwin is forced to make an appearance before the king. When he arrives, Hardwin can't believe his good fortune when he runs into Blair, a friend among wolves. The girl he used to tease is now a woman, and Hardwin can't deny his attraction as they work side-by-side to prepare him for his new role. A romance blossoms between childhood friends, but it's put to the test when enemies approach the Camerons from every direction. Affected by the deaths of the clan's leaders, neighbors assume the Camerons have weakened. Can Blair and Hardwin protect their new relationship while battling those who would tear them and Clan Cameron apart?
Can a lady-in-waiting resist the pressure to marry a stranger? Cairstine Grant has spent two years carefully cultivating a reputation at court that is sure to drive away any potential suitor. Traumatized from an attack as a young woman, Cairstine is bound and determined never to marry and never to be subjected to a man's control. She'd rather become a nun than a wife. But one obstacle stands in her way: her younger sister can't marry the man she loves until Cairstine marries first. When Cairstine's father refuses to consider her choice to become a nun, can Cairstine convince an unsuspecting friend to pose as her betrothed? Can she overcome the scars from her past and form a genuine partnership with a man she was never supposed to fall in love with?Can a renowned rake reform his ways in time to protect a lady-in-waiting he never thought he would befriend? Eoin Grant watched his twin brother, Ewan, fall in love and marry. A romantic at heart, Eoin hopes one day to marry and find true affection with his wife. But in the meantime, he's happy to live the life of a bachelor. When Cairstine Grant blindsides him with a proposition to pretend to be her betrothed, Eoin realizes a real future with Cairstine might be better than pretend. But one obstacle stands in his way: Cairstine will only agree to a marriage in name only, and Eoin's dreams of having a family one day. When Eoin's feelings develop beyond friendship, can he convince Cairstine to trust him enough to see a future together? Can Eoin help Cairstine overcome her fears and prove that his feelings are pure?Can a relationship based upon a falsehood grow into something real? Stripped of her choices, Cairstine turns to Eoin for help, but she fears making a lasting commitment. Eoin's conscience demands he help Cairstine when she asks for his help, but he's not certain he can live with a lie that might tear apart his heart. When danger and necessity force them to decide, Eoin and Cairstine discover playing pretend isn't just for children.
A lady-in-waiting struggling to fit in.... Even after three years at Robert the Bruce's Highland court, Cairren Kennedy still feels like an outsider. Quiet and kindhearted, Cairren has fought to make a place for herself among the queen's ladies-in-waiting when she doesn't look like any of the other young women. A Lowlander with a French mother, her Mediterranean heritage sets her apart both by her features and her customs. When her father hints at an arranged marriage to a Highlander, Cairren fears she'll face more discrimination when she's forced to make her home among strangers. Can Cairren prove that she's more than what people assume? Can she create a new life where she's not welcome?A second son with other plans...Padraig Munro doesn't need or want an arranged marriage because he already has the perfect woman in mind. When King Robert announces Padraig's betrothal to the unsuitable Cairren Kennedy, Padraig refuses to open his heart to a woman who couldn't be less of a Highland lass. Faced with a bride who can't blend in and a family who refuses to accept Cairren, Padraig is caught between his duty to protect his gentle bride and his family's expectations. Can Padraig balance the roll of husband and son when both sides couldn't be further apart? Can Padraig put aside his preconceived notions to make his marriage work?Pushed together by royal decree, Cairren and Padraig take an instant dislike to one another. Angry that he can't marry the woman he's certain he loves, Padraig leaves Cairren to navigate life in the Highlands until his clan's resentment puts her life in danger. Cairren doesn't trust the man she's ordered to share a bed with, but when threats can't be ignored, she must turn to the man she'd pledged her life to. Passion and desire spark between husband and wife, but outside the bedchamber, they can barely stand to look at one another. Can Padraig accept that Cairren isn't to blame for his life's unexpected path, and can Cairren stop seeing Padraig as the enemy before the real enemy destroys their chance to build a life together?
Allyson Elliot spent her childhood in the shadows of her five older siblings, but after surviving rumors about her parentage, she finds a new, carefree life at the Scottish Highland court. Free of suspicion, Allyson blooms into a vibrant lady-in-waiting, but an unexpected arranged marriage turns her world upside down. Desperate, Allyson becomes a runaway bride as she tries to escape her betrothal.Ewan Gordon may be the heir to his clan's lairdship, but he's enjoying the life of a bachelor with his twin, Eoin. Ewan is attracted to Allyson and even considers stealing a kiss, but when the king orders he marry Allyson, Ewan is forced to reconsider his ideas on marriage and fidelity. As Ewan chases Allyson, he discovers there's more than meets the eye to this naive but courageous young lady.When members of Allyson's family set out to destroy their blossoming relationship, Ewan must fight to keep Allyson from slipping back into the shadows. Jealous sisters, thoughtless brothers, and indifferent parents threaten to steal Allyson's and Ewan's chance for their happily ever after.
An English knight with a Scottish heart...Dedric Hartley wants to make a new life in Scotland after years of service to King Edward I, but the English king insists on one last mission. When Dedric is sent to spy on his mother's clan, the MacLellan's, the knight is forced to choose between the oath he swore to the man who stole him from his clan and the country that calls him home but where he knows no one.A Scottish lass in love with an English knight...Isabella Dunbar has served Robert the Bruce's court for eight years as a lady-in-waiting and a peace offering from her border laird father to a king he once challenged. When Isabella has two chance meetings with Dedric, they recognize an undeniable attraction that could place them both in danger. Questionable allegiances threaten to drive a wedge between the young couple as their lives take them back to the Scottish-English border and into the heart of a war for Scottish independence.Will either side accept their union, or will a battle between two kings tear them apart?Dedric Hartley and Isabella Dunbar must trust one another enough not only to make their relationship last but to stay alive when two kings try to tear them apart.
A spinster lady in waiting...After four broken betrothals, Elizabeth Fraser believes her father's political ambitions will keep her from ever finding a husband. Content to be considered on the shelf, Elizabeth would rather be left in peace as one of the queen's ladies in waiting than engage in flirtations that lead nowhere. She never expected one chance encounter months ago would alter the future she had accepted. Will Elizabeth give Edward a second chance to prove he wants more than a dalliance?A warrior wanting to return home...Edward Bruce, the adopted younger brother of King Robert the Bruce, is tired of fighting the English in Ireland. Loyal to his brother but homesick, Edward returns to Robert's Scottish court in hopes of settling down once more in the Highlands. Edward recognizes the beguiling Lady Elizabeth from a brief meeting that involved one dance and a rushed conversation on the terrace. He still can't believe the rumor she started to protect her friends. Drawn to her dry wit and independent nature, Edward realizes that his new home will require one particular lady of the keep. Can Edward prove to his Highland lady that his intentions are sincere before time runs out?A hidden threat...When Elizabeth and Edward realize their lives are in danger, they must rely on the Sinclair brothers and their wives to help them investigate who might want them dead. Courtly intrigue follows them as their new love blooms and a home in the Highlands calls to them. If you love romance with intrigue and characters that come to life, then you'll love Celeste Barclay's steamy A Spinster at the Highland Court.
A woman shattered by events in her past, struggling to find the only family she has.A man broken in spirit, trying to move forward after the death of his muse.Together-on a journey fraught with danger-they begin to heal, thanks to love.Separated from her twin during the Orphan Train selection, schoolmarm Serena Sullivan searches for her brother Bill over fifteen years. Just as she gets a solid lead on his whereabouts, she is railroaded by a crooked sheriff and set to hang for the murder of the sheriff's best friend.English playwright Daman Rutledge comes to the American West on business for his aristocratic brother when he witnesses a woman about to be executed. On impulse, he rescues the beautiful stranger and goes on the run with her. Along the way, Daman finds the muse he's been missing and loses his heart to the raven-haired beauty with haunting amber eyes.As they try to escape the long arm of the law, Daman seeks to prove Serena's innocence before it's too late. They find love-and the truth-on a journey that changes their lives.*This is a revised edition of Outlaw Muse, which was originally released under the pen name Lauren Linwood.
"It's never been easy to be one of the five Templeton sisters, but for quiet Emmeline, the silver lining surrounding the dark cloud of her family's disgrace is a life of comfortable obscurity. But when her sisters accept an outrageous wager that takes the family to London for a season, an unexpected kiss with a handsome earl thrusts shy Emmeline into the middle of a shocking public scandal"--Back cover.
In the seventh installment of Coreene Callahan's bestselling Dragonfury series, a hard-edged dragon shifter must find mercy in order to save an innocent woman's life.A man on the warpath...Dragon warrior Gage has earned his brutal reputation. He strikes hard and fast, killing without mercy or remorse. But with the Nightfury lair full of females and a newly adopted son to protect, his ability to focus takes a hit. When one mistake leads to another, putting an innocent woman on enemy radar, he's forced to decide-keep her safe by taking her with him or roll the dice and hope she goes unnoticed by the Razorback pack.The woman in his way...Samantha Redhook isn't a pushover. She floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. But with her business failing, desperation pushes her to take a contract she normally wouldn't have, landing her in a world of trouble. Can she save the situation before things get worse or will an error judgment put an end to her dreams, and then her life?"The Dragonfury series is a definite keeper." - Night Owl Reviews, 5 star Top Reviewer Pick"Modern-day fantasy and paranormal with hot romance... storytelling at its best!" - Reader's Entertainment Book Reviews
He's in no mood to play nice...Mace Trask is setting a trap for the bastard who just tried to kill both his brothers, and he can't wait to spring it. Then a sexy, mysterious woman shows up and starts wandering around GodsAcre, the remote property in the mountains that he's wired to blow, putting Mace's plan in jeopardy and herself in deadly danger. There's only one thing to do-so Mace whisks her away to his cabin in the woods, determined to find out what this fiery beauty wants, and knows...Her beauty inflames him...Cait LaMott is terrified when the huge guy with buzzed off hair and ice-blue eyes drags her off into a remote cabin in the lonely woods. She's on a mission to find her father, a virologist who disappeared fourteen years ago, and nobody is going to stop her. Certainly not this suspicious, muscle-bound, infuriating, fascinating man. Not even her body's traitorous reaction to him.But as they work together to uncover the terrifying truth, they start to crave each other's touch. Mace's armor is no defense against Cait. Her sweet passion burns him, her courage inspires him, and her razor-sharp mind might just be what it takes to keep them both alive.Because their enemy is closing in fast-and the stakes are higher than they can imagine...Payback is a bitch...Find out why New York Times bestseller Maya Banks hails McKenna's books as "A non-stop thrill ride..."Author's Note: Havoc, Book Five of The Hellbound Brotherhood, is part of a connected series, but with its own couple and its own HEA. It can be read as a standalone.
Lady Blythe Dunbar knows the type of man she's expected to marry. After her oldest sister marries a Scottish man raised by the English King Edward I, and her middle sister unexpectedly marries a widower, Blythe knows her parents expect her to settle down with a more staid husband. But that's the problem: Blythe doesn't want to settle. Not when she can't forget the devilish man who appears at court just often enough to break her heart.Michail MacLeod has faced death and survived too many times to curb his daredevil ways. Sent too often to court by his father, Laird Torrian MacLeod of Assynt, Michail rails against the strictures. His only reprieves are his brief encounters with Blythe. But as beautiful and intelligent as the lady-in-waiting is, Michail knows he's not the dependable man her father expects her to find.When an emergency forces Blythe to return to the border, the only man she trusts to lead her through the fray is the one man who wreaks the most havoc on her mind and heart.Will Michail realize in time that his need for adventure doesn't have to endanger his life?If you love a steamy opposites attract romance, then you're sure to enjoy Celeste Barclay's sizzling new Highlander romance, A Devil at the Highland Court.
An independent woman discovering herself as she travels through the American West.A man of integrity broken by events in his past-and on the run from a bloodthirsty killer.Two individuals drawn together who find a love that can never be . . .Maggie Rutherford jilts her too-perfect society groom at the altar and flees New York for the American West, where she turns her travels into dime novels that she writes and illustrates under the pen name Lud Madison.After the Civil War, veteran Ben Morgan marries his childhood sweetheart and takes her to homestead on the Great Plains. Losing her and their unborn child in an Indian attack, Ben detaches from emotion and becomes a roaming gambler. When he kills a cheating opponent in self-defense, the man's gunslinger brother swears revenge upon Ben.Ben hides on a cattle drive and brings in a herd to Abilene, where a waiting Maggie wants to find a rough and tumble cowboy to interview for her next story idea. Sparks fly as the dangerous drover and popular novelist wind up living in the same household, running a general store east of Abilene. But with Black Tex Lonnegan hot on his trail, will Ben run from his growing attraction to Maggie and the gunfighter's promise of death-or will he make a stand for his life-and love?*This is a revised edition of Written in the Cards, which was originally released under the pen name Lauren Linwood.
"Amy Jarecki is absolutely delightful!" -New York Times Bestselling Author Tanya Anne CrosbyIt is one thing to defy convention...but quite another to completely thwart it in the pursuit of insatiable desire.His Grace, Martin MacGalloway, has well-earned the reputation as the most celebrated rake on the entire isle of Britain. But upon his father's sudden death, he heads for Scotland where he finds his inheritance in a shambles, his sisters without prospects, and his brothers relying on his patronship-and he's not about to conquer his problems alone.Penniless, Lady Julia St. Vincent has no choice but to dress as a man and accept a position as steward to the Duke of Dunscaby. But when she meets His Grace, she's not expecting him to be dashing, charming, or utterly enchanting. And the more time she spends with the duke, the more difficult it is to ignore the flickers of passion smoldering in her heart.Martin instantly develops a fondness for the wee man. While they work together to rebuild the Dunscaby dynasty, they travel to London where Martin takes it upon himself to introduce his sheltered steward to the world of manly pursuits. Julia falls from one mortifyingly compromising situation to another as she pines for a duke she can never have...until an old friend invites her to a masque. And there, it takes but one kiss for Martin to stop at nothing in his pursuit of the mysterious woman who has captured his very soul.
Lady Catherine MacFarlane thought she knew who she was going to marry. A man courted her, and her cousin arranged a betrothal. But when her should-be-betrothed decides to embroil himself in scandal, Catherine is left practically at the altar. With few options available at court, Catherine wonders if she can convince her uncle, Laird MacFarlane, to allow her to return home to the Highlands.Rab MacLaren is the type of Highlander every lady at court talks about: savage and uncouth. Disinterested in women who spend their days switching gowns and gossiping, Rab is content to conduct his business with King Robert the Bruce and leave. He's not inclined to reform his rugged Highland ways and is content to be an outsider until Rab encounters Catherine, a woman he hasn't seen since childhood. Ongoing strife between the MacFarlanes and MacLarens forces Catherine and Rab to keep to the shadows. Will their romance ever see the light and have a chance to bloom?If you love a steamy secret lovers romance, then you're sure to enjoy Celeste Barclay's sizzling new Highlander romance, An Outsider at the Highland Court.Welcome to Robert the Bruce's Highland Court, where the ladies-in-waiting are a mixture of fire and ice. The Highland Ladies, the STEAMY spin-off series from Celeste Barclay's The Clan Sinclair series, returns to the Medieval royal court for love and intrigue.
DR. MACKENZIE 'MAC" CONLEY, a biochemist for the CIA, went deep undercover to investigate a man so evil he was dubbed "Dr. Death", and not even her handler knew where she was. Six days later, her team traced a satellite call to a laboratory in Morocco and extracted her, killing Dr. Death in the process...or so they thought.Mac wasn't the same after that, convinced she was damaged goods, and she transferred to the West Coast without explanation. On a mission in Romania, she's about to discover the location of the biggest cache of biological weapons in Eastern Europe...until a team of men steps in and her only lead is killed. Worse, the man responsible for destroying seven months of undercover work is the man she almost married two years earlier. The man she ran from and still loves.GRIFFIN BRADLEY has finally gotten over the only woman he has ever loved when he comes face to face with her once again. After she is recruited into his unit, he goes out of his way to avoid unnecessary contact with her. But when Dr. Death reappears and kidnaps Mac, not only must he thwart a major terrorist attack, but he must find her before the madman disappears forever with her in his grasp.
Twins literally separated at birth put into motion a gripping tale involving danger, deception, and love . . .Gambler Jed Stone journeys to California to track down Simon Morgan, the man responsible for his best friend's death. Arrested for robbery and murder upon arrival, Jed is shocked to see his face on a wanted poster. He escapes before his hanging, unaware that the man guilty of those crimes is the twin brother he never knew existed. In a case of mistaken identity, Jed acquires the most famous whorehouse in San Francisco in a rigged card game his twin is meant to win.Lily Frontiere takes over running Lucky Lil's from her dying mother, the house madam who shielded her daughter by sending Lily away to boarding school. Lily's intelligence and astonishing resemblance to her mother help in the successful charade, but she's entered a world she knows little about. She clashes with the handsome stranger who turns up with the deed to Lucky Lil's in hand, yet she is attracted to the charming risk taker.Jed asks Madam Lil to stay on as he learns the business and is fooled by Lily's performance until he stumbles upon the real Madam Lil and learns the truth behind Lily's deception. His admiration for Lily blossoms into love.But Simon Morgan seeks both Lily's hand and ownership of Lucky Lil's-and he will go to any means to possess both. Will Jed foil his nemesis while bringing his outlaw brother to justice and win Lily's love?*This is a revised edition of A Game of Chance, which was originally released under the pen name Lauren Linwood.
When newlyweds Sir James and Lady Cecilia Branstoke come to the aid of a new-made widow, some things don't add up about the death of her young lord husband. Worse, a man who won't state his purpose, but is obviously military, wants a carte blanche to search the dead man's library! The sheer effrontery!Their search for answers takes the Branstokes and the widow to the white cliffs of Dover and a search for answers from Folkstone to Dover. Is this a murder, or a ruse? And if a ruse, Why?
A husband murdered...A widow's ruse to find the killer...A nobleman's curiosity...Lead to a slavery ring destroyed and love found...Although her marriage to George Waddley has been passionless, the beautiful widow Cecilia Haukstrom Waddley vows to unmask the man responsible for her husband's murder. Suspecting the culprit traveled in society circles, she diverts attention from eavesdropping and prying with constant and tiresome complaints of illness. But nothing is as it seems...Sir James Branstoke sees straight through Cecilia's feigned fragility. Intrigued by her odd behavior, he believes she has secrets-secrets that could lead to her demise. So, the hunter follows the huntress through society, never imagining that what has started as a chance inquiry could lead to a surprising love greater than either had ever known.But will the cost of uncovering a murderer be too high? Can Cecilia and James reveal the culprit so love can blossom in the end?
What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Sparks fly and love blooms. Freya Ivarsdóttir is not only the daughter of a jarl and sister to a future jarl but a well-renowned shield maiden. Committed to fighting the evil forces threatening her tribe and her neighbors, Freya does not welcome the attention of Erik Rangvaldson, the son of their neighboring jarl. Forced to work together to defeat their common enemy, Freya must put aside her dislike for the arrogant man who follows her everywhere. Erik may be the most handsome man she has ever seen, but he also aggravates her unlike any other man she knows. Can Freya trust a man every woman wants? Erik Rangvaldson has made no attempt to hide his interest in Freya. Attracted to her beauty from the moment he first saw her, and drawn to her fiery spirit from the moment they met, Erik is determined to win Freya over. Sent on a mission together to Scotland, Erik finds himself as focused upon proving his love to Freya as to tracking down the enemy who would steal the land from his father and Freya's.Will Erik's interest last once the chase ends?Can this couple trust one another when their lives are in danger? Can they work together to not only defeat their enemies but to find love?Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series.
What happens when love and war don't mix?Ivar Sorenson is not only his father's heir to their jarldom, he's his parents' last remaining son. There isn't much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor. That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage...to a woman Ivar doesn't want and doesn't like. Not when he already has the one great love of his life already by his side. Can Ivar convince his father that a marriage is needed to end the feud? Can he prove that the woman he loves is the woman his tribe needs to lead alongside him?What happens when the heart wants what the heart wants? Will these friends to lovers get a second chance?Lena Torbinsdóttir has known Ivar Sorenson her entire life, growing up and training alongside him. As children, they were inseparable playmates and best friends. As adults, Lena and Ivar are soulmates. But ongoing conflict between their tribe and their neighbor may force Lena to give up the only man she has ever loved in the name of duty and politics. Can Lena walk away when Ivar faces marriage to another woman? Can Lena survive when her competition wants Ivar's attention all for herself?With help from their friends, Rangvald and Lorna, can Ivar and Lena find a way to create peace while protecting their future together?Lena & Ivar is the prequel novel to the Viking Glory series. Meet the generation that laid the foundation for the unstoppable characters from this suspenseful and steamy series.Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series.
Fate brought them together. Free will binds them.After months at sea, Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to revel in the comforts of home. Yet when word arrives that a new threat has invaded their land, Leif is forced to take up his sword once more. Tasked with rescuing a jarl's niece, Sigrid, from this malicious enemy, Leif departs on a journey that will alter the course of his fate. Since she was a young girl, Sigrid Torbensdóttir's visions have been both a blessing and a curse. Now a grown woman and powerful seer, she knew enemies would come for her, eager to exploit her gift. Yet her visions taught her that fate could not be denied or ignored. As she had foreseen it, the heroic Viking would save her and sweep them both up in the raging storm of inescapable destiny. Drawn together by the will of the gods, Leif and Sigrid battle to save their people from a rival tribe's scramble for power. Will their blossoming love survive the tests of war and family? Can a match created by fate withstand the machinations of man?Set sail for adventure in this steamy Viking romance sure to leave you breathless! Norse lore meets passion and intrigue in Leif, written by Celeste Barclay! Viking Glory is a STEAMY historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five-book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. Each of the five friends has their own story, so be sure to check out the entire series for Freya, Tyra, Bjorn, and Strian's HEA and to discover what happens to the dastardly villain. Curious about how the saga began? Check out Lena & Ivar, the series prequel.
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