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Though Gavin McShane is happy for his sister and her new life, his own has foundered. As he tries to recover from his lover’s betrayal, he finds solace in the work of being a fisherman in the Orkneys. On his tiny island he finds relief in seclusion - until he meets the ghostly Blue Lady of Marr.

Brodie Dunstan was an honored McTiernay commander when he agreed to leave and help an allied clan. Eight years later, he's back among the McTiernays at Lochlen Castle, yet despite the welcome, Brodie feels he's still searching for his rightful place. The moment he rescues a storm-soaked young woman on the road to Lochlen, he wonders if he's found it....

Ripped from her modern life and thrust into the brutal underworld of Ancient Rome, one woman must use her mind to survive a city of wolves. Mona was an expert in cutthroat logistics, surviving dangerous streets with her sharp mind and a synthetic drug to hide her Omega biology. But when a blood-stained bronze artifact hurls her back in time to the grit and grime of the Roman Subura, her modern suppressants fail. Exposed to a city overflowing with Alphas, her scent becomes a dangerous beacon for every predator in the district. Cassius is the Magister of the Aventine, a ruthless Alpha who ...

In the shadow of a blood-soaked mountain, a seeress discovers that her darkest visions are the only secrets keeping her alive. Kára has lived on the fringes of society, valued only for her ability to predict a massacre. When a brutal ambush leaves twenty Vikings dead, the blame falls squarely on her shoulders. Her gift becomes her cage as she is branded a false prophet and forced into a blood pact by the men she failed. Hakon is the cold Jarl who demands her absolute loyalty. Gunnar is the wild berserker who treats her like a prize to be conquered. Magnus is the strategist who maps her ...

Scotland, 1729. Widowed, betrayed, and sold into servitude, Isobel Mackay has already lost everything. When the ruthless Laird Craig imprisons her in his tower, she swears she will not break. Against all odds, she escapes into the wilds of the Highlands—only to find herself at the mercy of another laird. Haunted by grief after the death of his beloved wife, Laird Ian Hunter has buried his heart beneath duty and honor. With a young son to raise and a clan to lead, he has no time for reckless risks—or for the fiery stranger who arrives on his doorstep begging for sanctuary. Yet the moment...

Seven steamy and exciting historical romance novellas in one set! Hot and fast short novellas, like a fevered kiss in the dark, full of passion, steam, and true medieval Highlander romance! A collection of the first book in each mini-trilogy! The Highlander's Scarred Heart : When Sean walks into the medieval village with a scarred face and a scarred heart, he is only hoping for a dry place to sleep. Then he meets the one woman who sees the man under the scars . . . and his life is changed forever. ♥ The Highlander's Legacy: Highland warrior Brice Grant is fiercely loyal to his family, and...

Princess Brianna of Tullymullagh is determined to marry only for love—until her father’s holding is conquered and the king decrees that she must wed one of the victor’s sons. Thinking she can outwit this condition, Brianna issues a challenge: the son who brings her a gift that makes her laugh will win her hand. Thus begins the Bride Quest of the three brothers Fitzgavin. Burke and Rowan, knights both, ride out on Brianna’s quest, each intent upon triumph. Only Luc refuses to participate, for he knows that a princess had no place in the life of a battle-weary warrior like himself. ...

A novel set in 5500 BCE can't possibly relate to today's issues...or can it? Dysfunctional family relationships. Sexual abuse. Kidnapping. Love triangle. Religious freedom. Autism. Cultural Change. National award-winning novel Noah's Wife by T.K. Thorne touches all of these issues with wisdom and humor. Tackling one of the oldest and most famous stories on earth, Thorne's unique twists to the Biblical story - which makes only one mention of Noah's wife - tells the tale from the perspective of a young girl with what is now known as Asperger Syndrome.

When Galeran of Heywood returns from the Crusades, longing for his wife, Jehanne, he finds his castle under siege and his wife alone with a child that is not his own. Seeing Galeran alive was all Jehanne ever hoped for. But credible rumors of Galeran's death wrought dangerous folly that Jehanne never expected when they kissed goodbye three years prior. Now enemies from church and state hover, looking for spoils, and Galeran and Jehanne must decide: find a way to forgive each other and fight together, or allow others to orchestrate their fate.

Thea loves the adventure of riding patrols through the Scottish Highlands and Borderlands, protecting her people from the English. But she knows that someday she'll have to find her true place within the Ramsay clan. If only she knew what that might be.

All her life, Riley Bernard has felt like an outsider. Bullied and misused, she finds solace in her books and research. She comes to Yellowstone, hoping to learn about its ancient inhabitants, and unexpectedly overhears a strange tale about time travel from a couple of park rangers. When a mysterious box of artifacts arrives for her, she is thrust into field research beyond her wildest dreams. Taken as a boy from the only family he knew, Cameahwait is thrown into an unknown world.

Caught as a Thief, Her Penalty Rouses A Searing Passion In 14th century England, a long-kept secret devastates Rowan Langley. Anger sends him on a quest for truth. He trusts no one, keeping others away, except fellow knight Gerard. Aeron Dawkyns, fleeing Wales and a charge of murder, lives on the street, pickpocketing. She steals Rowan's coin. Later, Rowan catches her attempting to steal his horse. She has a choice – serve them both with her body, or be handed over to be hanged. She chooses Rowan and Gerard. Serving an angry Rowan has dark pleasures Aeron learns to crave. She feels safe, ...

The Lord Sir Bryce Waryn has dreamed for years about the day when he will finally liberate his home from the Scots who killed his parents and stole his brother's birthright. Now that day is finally upon him, only his brother has abdicated the title of lord of Bristol Manor to him. Bryce should be celebrating, but something unexpected stands in his way - the sister of the Scot who held Bristol.

DOS ALMAS ENEMIGAS. DOS ALMAS FUERTES. DOS ALMAS QUE SE HAN ENCONTRADO PARA SALVARSE... Morgan ha odiado a los Campbell desde que tiene uso de razón. Sus clanes siempre han estado en guerra, pero lo peor de todo llega cuando su padre decide su destino: para sellar la paz tendrá que casarse con Duncan Campbell, un hombre cuya fama de salvaje y despiadado lo precede. Sin poder evitar la boda, Morgan jura ante todos que acabará con su esposo en cuanto tenga ocasión, y cuando intentan matarlo de la misma forma que ella juró, la mirada salvaje de Duncan recae sobre Morgan. Acusada de ...

When she’s thrust back in time to 16th century Scotland, Ivy must use her future skills to deal with the turmoil in the past while also dealing with her growing feelings for Edward… Child psychologist Ivy Jones has spent her life working with autistic and neurodivergent children. But when a car accident leaves her waking up near drowning in Loch Ness in ancient Scotland, the last thing she expects is to find herself embroiled in a drama that needs her special skill-set.

Sold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den.... Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father's death plunged her family into penury. Now she is a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, owned by a man she despises. Sharp, clever and resourceful, Amara is forced to hide her talents. For as a she-wolf, her only value lies in the desire she can stir in others. But Amara's spirit is far from broken. 

Un hombre como James Buchanan no estaba hecho para amar. Eso era algo que él mismo sabía desde que era pequeño. Cuando entró a formar parte de los guerreros del rey, jamás pensó que tendría que enfrentarse a una misión tan difícil como aquella. Cansado de la corte, James pide a Jacobo III que le dé su libertad para alejarse de las intrigas que hay en Edimburgo, pero primero debe llevar a cabo una última misión: encontrar a una mujer importante para el rey. Aunque esto parece fácil y cree que pronto conseguirá su libertad, el destino le tiene preparada una última sorpresa: esa...

If his secrets are exposed, he’ll swing from the gallows… Paden Fraser has built a quiet life as the village blacksmith in Moriag, far from the bloody shadows of his past. But when a group of Highlanders from Skye arrive, old ghosts stir—and one wrong move could cost him everything. Especially now that he’s caught the eye of a woman he has no business wanting. After witnessing the brutal death of her betrothed, Emma McLeod is certain her heart will never heal. But the moment she meets the brooding blacksmith with a familiar face and haunted eyes, everything changes. He shouldn't ...

Un guerrero cruel, decidido a encontrar algo que le fue arrebatado a su padre. Una guerrera valiente, dispuesta a lo que sea para salvar a los suyos, aunque eso conlleve la muerte. Un matrimonio forzado... Kieran MacGregor es un guerrero implacable y decidido, consumido por su sed de venganza tras una traición que despojó a su padre de un valioso tesoro. Ruby MacLaren es una feroz guerrera que ha heredado no solo la jefatura de su clan, sino también la enemistad contra los MacGregor, quienes los acusan de robarles lo que más querían. A pesar de los métodos despiadados de Kieran para ...

Award-winning Colombian author Laura Restrepo weaves contemporary themes and ancient myth in this story of star-crossed lovers in a world on the brink of collapse. Retelling the mythical love story between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in the refugee camps of the present day, Song of...