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Gypsy. The very word brings forth a feeling of freedom, like the flowing rivers or the whispering wind. Alicia embraced the freedom of gypsy life and was proud to be the daughter of Rudolpho, the leader of the Gypsy caravan that was headed now for the forest outside the City of Toledo in Spain. It seemed to be just another night under the twinkling stars—until Alicia saved the life of a handsome stranger and found that what her grandmother had told her was right—if one saved another’s life, their souls would be joined for eternity. Rafael de Villasandro might never have met the ...

The end of the Civil War. A time of bitterness and hardship in war-ravished Virginia. The “Old South” has died and the Reconstruction has begun. Amid the embers of the past new loves will be awakened and the future of a nation will be restored. Fighting the elements, carpetbaggers, over zealous bankers, and corrupt politicians, Derek Cameron struggles for the survival of Winding Oaks Plantation. Hoping to put the past transgressions of his family behind him he discovers a shattering secret that will threaten the lives of those he loves. Amanda Seton, a pretty school teacher, will change...

From the high seas to exotic island shores, passion bound them irresistibly together. They called her “the devil’s daughter”—Quintana Teach, the beautiful daughter of the notorious pirate, Blackbeard. Raised on a pirate ship, amidst dangerous men, she was as fierce and as wild as the sea. Yet something drew her to Jared Avery Cameron, the handsome and daring ship’s captain her father and his crew had taken prisoner. Anger burned in Jared’s heart. The pirates had taken everything from him that he valued, including his ship and his freedom. The longing for revenge smoldered within...

Gypsy. The very word brings forth a feeling of freedom, like the flowing rivers or the whispering wind. Alicia embraced the freedom of gypsy life and was proud to be the daughter of Rudolpho, the leader of the Gypsy caravan that was headed now for the forest outside the City of Toledo in Spain. It seemed to be just another night under the twinkling stars—until Alicia saved the life of a handsome stranger and found that what her grandmother had told her was right—if one saved another’s life, their souls would be joined for eternity. Rafael de Villasandro might never have met the ...

A deadly game of intrigue--passion, murder, betrayal and a deceit unveiled. Scotland, 1565: A turbulent era, a rugged land, and a heartfelt passion that withstood the test of time….. Married against her will to a brutal highlander, beautiful lady-in-waiting Kylynn Gowrie felt her heart come alive when she encountered dashing Roarke MacKinnon. He swept into the court of Mary, Queen of Scots, to reclaim his family’s land, but Roarke’s tenderness claimed Kylynn’s heart. She yearned to be possessed by her forbidden English suitor. But Elizabeth I of England schemed against Kylynn’s ...

A Nation in flames. A passion triumphant. The Civil War. An epic battle that pitted brother against brother, father against son, lover against lover. It all started out so innocently. Bevin Cameron and Reeve Walker had been roommates at the university in Cambridge and had forged a strong friendship. At Harvard they had been just two students who had been able to put the conflict brewing between the North and South aside. Then, deciding to play “Cupid” between his stepsister and best friend, Bevin invited Reeve to spend the summer on his father’s plantation near Richmond, Virginia ...

They defied the mighty Roman Empire for love. Wynne was the pride of her Celtic tribe and the daughter of a powerful Druid. Though her tribe was peaceful she was aware that the Romans were her enemies. Why then did she risk her own life to save a dark-haired Roman soldier? What was it about the handsome stranger that called out to her soul, haunted her dreams, and prompted her to give up everything she treasured to be by his side? Centurion Valerian Quillon had glimpsed death and knew his captors were going to burn him alive in a wicker cage, a sacrifice to their gods. Closing his eyes, ...

Scotland and England 1585: A cunning plot, a web of intrigue, a dangerous mission to free the captive Queen of Scots that will place two lovers at odds. Beautiful, emerald-eyed Moira was sworn to another—but she knew once she laid eyes on the handsome Captain Ryan Paxton, that no other man could possess her. But he was English, and she was in the service of his enemy…. Before their forbidden love could flourish, Moira was entrapped by the sinister and ruthless “spymaster” Sir Francis Walsingham—who had his own wicked designs on her. Only the English captain could save her…and ...

Rich stonework and tapestries surrounded them in the castle’s banquet hall, but Lady Madrigal and the stranger saw only each other. Stephen Valentine had come to seek an audience with the king, but had found the woman of his dreams—the daughter of his sworn enemy. The attraction they felt for each other was even stronger than the love songs the minstrels sang about. To become lovers seemed to be his destiny…and hers. But treachery stalked the castle’s dark corridors and Madrigal was forced to desperately flee for her life. Returning from Venice to seek an audience with Richard III, ...

Two pair of lovers drawn together by myth and mystery, only to be parted by a heartless betrayal. Refusing to forget the magic of their love they find a passion far stronger than any earthly law, a love as timeless as eternity. In the misty highlands, Shona of Clan MacKinnon felt isolated and alone. Sent by her father to live with another clan for the sake of an alliance, she soon gave her heart to dark-haired Colm Cameron. She dreamed of becoming his bride and finding happiness at Castle Tor. Little did she know that Colm’s brother, Reid, who coveted everything his brother possessed, ...

A woman’s passion; a Viking’s fury: Together their love conquered all…… She was a beautiful young Irish woman, he was a bold Viking--mortal enemies drawn together by an emotion much stronger than hatred. Despite the differences of their worlds their love will overcome incredible odds. Sold into slavery by his own brother and taken to the Province of Munster, Wolfram spent his days in despair until Deidre’s kindness touched his heart. Not only did she bring him food and soothing words, she gave him hope for his future, setting him free from his bondage despite the threat of her own...

Two lovers drawn together by myth and mystery, only to be parted by a heartless betrayal. Refusing to forget the magic of their love they find a passion far stronger than any earthly law, a love as timeless as eternity. Caitlin MacLeod, daughter of a powerful Scottish chieftain, was a fiercely independent woman who refused every proposal of marriage and vowed never to belong to any man. It was a vow that so angered her father that he swore he would give her in marriage to the next man who walked through the door. Little did he know that man would be the son of his clan’s sworn enemy; a ...

Kimberly Bowen dreamed of being swept off her feet by a daring adventurer. Was it any wonder then that Christopher Sheldon seemed to be the answer to her fantasies? The handsome London actor and playwright was rumored to have once ridden with notorious highwaymen. But he didn’t need to hold a gun in his hand to steal her heart. Christopher had not lied when he said that he had once ridden with Gentleman James upon the Heath, nor exaggerated the danger he had faced upon the roads. Nor was he lying when he professed to love Kimberly, though as soon as the words were spoken he vanished into ...

In the midst of squalor and despair, an act of kindness sparks a flame of love and brings a young pickpocket into the arms of a handsome, determined young architect. They were from two different worlds in the same sphere. Garrick Seton was a rising young architect who lived among elegant people of wealth, in an era of opulence, beauty and social poise. Dawn Leighton was from the underworld of thieves, gamblers and rogues; those who pursued boisterous pleasure and preyed on the “rich pickings” the wealthy flaunted. Despite her circumstances, however, she knew it was not forbidden by law ...

In the heat of their midsummer night’s dream, they tasted the ecstasy of a love more exciting than any staged masquerade. Banished from Queen Elizabeth’s court for a murder he didn’t commit, Nicholas Leighton escaped capture by assuming a new appearance and identity. Joining Shakespeare’s acting company he was thrust into the dangerous and deceptive world of London’s theater, where illusions defied the senses and false identities were commonplace. Betrayed by the golden-haired beauty he had pursued, Nicholas vowed he would trust no woman, until lovely Alandra Thatcher, the stage ...

In a world filled with hate, love was a precious thing, a rare treasure they might have little time to savor. England under Cromwell’s commonwealth was oppressive, colorless and boring, but beautiful Devondra Stafford’s life was vicariously exciting. Her father was the dashing Gentleman James, the Heath’s most gallant highwayman. But when James is captured and condemned to death upon the “Tyburn tree,” Devondra enters into a desperate bargain to share the bed of the sensual nobleman, Quentin Wakefield in exchange for her father’s life. Quentin was intrigued with the woman with ...

From Beaumont, Missouri to Colorado Territory; from the riverboats to the gold fields of Colorado Territory - 1871: Ember Graham knew very little about her real identity. All she knew was that her adoptive uncle had found her as a child all covered with ashes, the only survivor of a terrible fire. He had named her Ember and given her his own last name. Traveling in a medicine show she helped her “uncle” sell his elixir. When they were run out of town, leaving the show’s seductive female dancer behind, Ember found herself facing the raucous crowd wearing an exotic, scanty Egyptian ...

A woman’s passion; a Viking’s fury: Together their love conquered all…… She was a beautiful young Irish woman, he was a bold Viking--mortal enemies drawn together by an emotion much stronger than hatred. Despite the differences of their worlds their love will overcome incredible odds. Sold into slavery by his own brother and taken to the Province of Munster, Wolfram spent his days in despair until Deidre’s kindness touched his heart. Not only did she bring him food and soothing words, she gave him hope for his future, setting him free from his bondage despite the threat of her own...

Colorado Territory - 1871: Boston-bred gentleman Alexander Nicholson had come to Central City in search of a new life. In his three-piece suit he looked just as handsome as he had when he had wooed the pretty banker’s daughter visiting with her father in Boston. Little did he know, however, that his aristocratic appearance and bowler hat would set him up as a target for a group of troublemakers when the stagecoach broke an axle. Like three tomcats spoiling for a fight they got off their horses and circled Alex. Samantha Claybourne had been raised by her prospector grandfather since the ...

A shipwrecked Viking; A bronze skinned beauty: destined to find love is the greatest discovery of all….. Rorik Wolframson, a young Viking explorer, soon learned that love is the greatest discovery of all when destiny brought him into the arms of Werona, daughter of her Algonquin tribe’s honored shaman. Their love for each other would change not only their own lives but the destiny of the New World as well. Werona dreamed of love as she gathered roots and herbs for her mother’s medicines. When she stumbled upon the body of a huge, blond warrior on the beach she knew that her dreams had...