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“Historical fiction at its very finest!” ~ Readers’ Favorite In the turbulent landscape of 15th-century Scotland, Alexander of Islay, Lord of the Isles and heir to the earldom of Ross, welcomes King James home after a long captivity in England. Yet behind the façade of royal approval lies a web of treachery. Alexander’s father triumphed at the Battle of Harlaw, securing for his son the title Earl of Ross, but Alexander must navigate a perilous court where loyalty is a fleeting shadow if he is to keep it. The nobles defeated at Harlaw, threatened by Alexander’s growing power, ...

1st Place in the Readers Choice Awards 2022 - "A compelling and captivating read.” The friendship that changed the destiny of a nation… In the waning years of the thirteenth century, two young noblemen form a bond that forever changes their destiny and that of Scotland’s. Their shared pledge of honor would endure for a lifetime to secure power in the Isles for Angus Og Macdonald and a crown for Robert Bruce. This is the story of their friendship, their times and the battle that secured their future. Standing beside them would be two women from Ireland, Áine O’Cahan, the dark-haired...

“Historical fiction at its very finest!” ~ Readers’ Favorite In the late 14th century, the Kingdom of the Isles was under assault from the ambitious Albany Stewarts, who were taking advantage of Scotland’s empty throne to increase their power. Jealous of the Macdonald lordship to the west, the ruthless Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, thwarted Donald of Islay, Lord of the Isles, at every turn. A man of keen intelligence, strategy and faith, educated at Oxford and a frequent guest of England’s kings, Lord Donald did not intend to allow a traitorous royal thug to rob him of his ...

WINNER OF THE RONE AWARD FOR BEST MEDIEVAL ROMANCE! “...an exciting tale and a passionate love story that brings to life England after the Conquest—medieval romance at its best!" ~ Virginia Henley New York Times Bestselling Author HE WOULD NOT BE DENIED HIS PRIZE Sir Renaud de Pierrepont, the Norman knight known as the Red Wolf for the beast he slayed with his bare hands, hoped to gain lands with his sword. A year after the Conquest, King William rewards his favored knight with Talisand, the lands of an English thegn slain at Hastings, and orders him to wed Lady Serena, the heiress that...

First Place winner in the 2020 Chaucer Awards for best in category for pre-1750s Historical Fiction! “Walker masterfully evokes time and place with historical detail woven throughout and a narrative voice that will put readers in mind of classics from the era.” – Publisher’s Weekly Somerled’s parentage was noble, of the Kings of Dublin, the royal house of Argyll and the great Ard Ri, the High Kings of Ireland. But when the Norse invaded Argyll and the Isles, his family’s fortunes fell with those of his people. All hope seemed lost when he rose from the mists of Morvern to rally ...

WINNER OF THE RONE AWARD FOR BEST MEDIEVAL ROMANCE! “A tantalizing and intriguing tale of medieval chivalry, intrigue, passion, duty, honor and romance." — My Book Addiction and More HE SEIZED LIFE BY THE THROAT Dubbed the Black Wolf for his raven hair, his fierceness in battle and his way with women, Sir Alexander of Talisand attacked life as he did the king’s enemies. But acclaim on the battlefield and his lusty escapades did not satisfy. King William Rufus would bind him to Normandy through marriage to one of its noblewomen, but the only woman Alexander wants is a commoner he saved...

"Mesmerizing medieval romance! A vivid portrayal of love flourishing amidst the turbulence of the years after the Norman Conquest." -- Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling Author York, England 1069… three years after the Norman Conquest The North of England seethes with discontent under the heavy hand of William the Conqueror, who unleashes his fury on the rebels who dare to defy him. Amid the ensuing devastation, love blooms in the heart of a gallant Norman knight for a Yorkshire widow. A LOVE NEITHER CAN DENY, A PASSION NEITHER CAN RESIST Angry at the cruelty she has witnessed at the...

Spies and Scots and Shipmasters, oh my! Scotland 1819 ~ Twin brothers Nash and Robbie Powell of Powell & Sons Shipping, London, sail with their fellow Agents of the Crown to Scotland for a secret celebration of Christmastide, a holiday long frowned upon by the Scottish Kirk. But more than Christmas is being kept secret. The two brothers have accepted an assignment from the Home Secretary Lord Sidmouth to ferret out a fugitive fomenting rebellion among the Scots. Aileen Stephen, the only daughter of an Aberdeen shipbuilder, had to be clever, devious and determined to gain her place in the ...

“A salty, sweeping, evocative tale of romance on the high seas—and a good old-fashioned love story..." English sea captain and former privateer Jean Nicholas Powell is headed for the Caribbean on a mission for the Prince Regent when a woman he thinks to be a governess, a friend of his godmother, forces herself aboard, seeking urgent passage to Baltimore. Raised aboard her father’s ships, Tara McConnell can climb the rigging with the best of the Wind Raven’s crew. Though Nick bans her from the rigging, he is soon captivated by her lovely form moving about the deck. Facing high seas, ...

Prequel to A Secret Scottish Christmas...it will put you in the mood for the season! "...a wonderful addition to any romance lover's collection and in this reviewer's humble opinion, goes best with some chocolates and a nice glass of wine." — Breath of Life Reviews Lady Emily Picton’s only thought upon entering Berry’s wine shop was to purchase a bottle of Madeira for her good friend Muriel, Countess of Claremont. She had no time for an impudent clerk—or so she thought. Scotsman William Stephen, who’d sent the clerk at Berry’s to the cellar to hunt for a special French cognac, ...

GOLD MEDAL WINNER 2107 ILLUMINATION AWARDS “… an enthralling story.” – RT Book Reviews Scotland 1072. The Norman Conqueror robbed Steinar of Talisand of his noble father and his lands, forcing him to seek refuge in Scotland while still recovering from a devastating wound. At the royal court, Steinar becomes scribe to the unlettered King of Scots while secretly regaining his skill with a sword. The first time Steinar glimpses the flame-haired maiden, Catrìona of the Vale of Leven, he is drawn to her spirited beauty. She does not fit among the ladies who have come to serve the devout...

A dark hero with secrets and a headstrong beauty meet in a climate of danger and intrigue. Hugh Redgrave, Marquess of Ormond, hides his true identity as the legendary Nighthawk, the thief of Napoleon's most valued secrets, behind his life as a famed horseman and a rake. Returning to England after years in France, he knows he must choose a wife from among the ingénues who appear each year at the ton, but he hopes to avoid what will be an arranged marriage for as long as he can. When Lady Mary Campbell rides across his path on a magnificent black stallion, he is enthralled. Independent, ...

"A great short story of suspense and romance; I loved it!" ~ Sinfully Tasteful Reads When the invitation to play the part of Portia in the Merchant of Venice presented itself, Rose Collingwood knew her family would never approve. But her mother’s friend, the Countess of Claremont, offered to be her guardian while she was in London. To preserve her reputation, she was given a disguise of her true identity. So, Rose became Miss Lily Underwood. All was going well and she was garnering many fans when a lost valentine and a deranged admirer threw Rose into the arms of the handsome Irish ...

“A sea adventure like no other, a riveting romance!” – SHIRLEE BUSBEE, NY Times Bestselling author Paris 1782…AN INNOCENT IS TAKEN All Claire Donet knew was the world inside the convent walls in Saint-Denis. She had no idea her beloved papa was a pirate. But when he seized Simon Powell's schooner, the English privateer decided to take the thing his enemy held most dear...her. A BATTLE IS JOINED The waters between France and England roil with the clashes of Claire's father and her captor as the last year of the American Revolution rages on the sea, spies lurk in Paris and Claire’s ...

“A tale told with humour and heart; the perfect read for a cold winter's night.” – Good Friends, Good Books An evening at White’s with his friend Lord Ormond gave rise to Christopher St. Ives, Viscount Eustace’s scandalous wager: Eustace must seduce, bed and walk away from the lovely Lady Leisterfield, all by Twelfth Night. A challenge, indeed, since Grace, Lady Leisterfield, was known to all as a virtuous widow. With her husband having passed a year ago, Grace shed the drab colors of mourning to don an elegant gown for her theater outing with Muriel, the Dowager Countess of ...

"Simply Magnificent!" – Stew Ross, author of Where Did They Put the Guillotine? France 1794. Zoé Ariane Donet was in love with love until she met the young commander of the royalist army fighting the revolutionaries tearing apart France. When the dashing young general is killed, she joins the royalist cause, rescuing émigrés fleeing Robespierre’s Reign of Terror. One man watches over her: Frederick West, the brother of an English earl, who has known Zoé since she was a precocious ten-year-old child. At sixteen, she promised great beauty, the flower of French womanhood about to bloom...

WINNER OF THE 2020 KINDLE BOOK AWARD FOR ROMANCE! “Intriguing and adventurous with a brilliantly written love story.” ~ My Book Addiction Robert Powell’s work as a spy saves the Cabinet ministers from a gruesome death and wins him accolades from George IV. As a reward, the king grants him a baronetcy and a much-deserved holiday at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton where he thinks to indulge in brandy, cards, good horseflesh and women. But when Muriel, Dowager Countess of Claremont, learns of Sir Robert’s intended destination, she begs a favor…to watch over an “errant child” who ...

“Master storytelling transports you to medieval Scotland!” --Paula Quinn, New York Times bestselling author When your destiny lies far from where you began … Scotland 1072 The Norman Conqueror robbed Steinar of Talisand of his noble father and his lands, forcing him to flee to Scotland while still recovering from a devastating wound. At the royal court, Steinar becomes scribe to the unlettered King of Scots while secretly regaining his skill with a sword. The first time Steinar glimpses the flame-haired maiden, Catrìona of the Vale of Leven, he is drawn to her spirited beauty. She ...

"Regan Walker sweeps you away to a time and place you'll NEVER want to leave!" ~ Danelle Harmon, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author England and France 1784 Cast out by his noble father for marrying the woman he loved, Jean Donet took to the sea, becoming a smuggler, delivering French brandy and tea to the south coast of England. When his young wife died, he nearly lost his sanity. In time, he became a pirate and then a privateer, vowing to never again risk his heart. As Donet’s wealth grew, so grew his fame as a daring ship’s captain, the terror of the English Channel in the ...

“A fabulous tale with exciting twists and turns reflecting a little known event in England's history and, at its heart, a wonderful love story.” — SHIRLEE BUSBEE, NY Times Bestselling author Can one night of passion lead to love? Sir Martin Powell, a spy for the Crown in France, returns to London, thinking to indulge in a night in London’s most exclusive bordello. But the next morning the auburn-haired beauty he knows only as “Kit” has disappeared. Their one night of passion has him searching for her in all of London. Certain she has killed her lecherous brother-in-law, ...