Böcker av Elizabeth Rose

She was just a proxy. They were never meant to fall in love.Isobel MacEwen is sent as her cousin's proxy to marry Conlin de Braose, Baron of the Cinque Ports. Several months before she leaves Scotland, and on the same night that the baron's ship is in port, she witnesses the murder of her Scottish king. From her hiding place that stormy night, she only sees the murderer's shoes as he walks by. Isobel's weakness is shoes. She loves shoes and notices not only everyone's feet, but the way they walk as well. Now, a pair of shoes is the only clue to what really happened that night.Lord Conlin de Braose of Sandwich has made an alliance. He's never met his betrothed but finds out she's called the Shrew of the Scots. Either way, he has a daughter to think of since the death of his wife. She needs a mother and he needs to align with Scotland.On the day his betrothed comes overseas to meet him, a storm takes the ship. The bounty he pulls from the wreckage is a woman - his betrothed's cousin and proxy, Isobel MacEwen. The woman is beautiful but a bit addled because of her strong infatuation with shoes. Still, when he gets to know her, he realizes he is falling in love and now he is in a horrible bind. Especially since the girl seems to think he's killed the Scottish king!Can a baron of the Cinque Ports keep his alliance to ensure the safety of his daughter and his people? Or will he risk everything to be with the woman he loves?

♥She's willing to risk everything to find true love♥Lady Sapphire has been betrothed to Lord Roe Sexton, a man she's never met. When she goes to Rye to meet him, she's told he's dead, and she's married off to the evil baron instead. Sapphire sneaks out in disguise, not only to get away from her abusive husband, but also looking for the meaning of love. With the stable boy as her escort, she visits a tavern one night, never expecting what was about to happen.Lord Roe Sexton returns from war overseas after being away for over a year. Victorious and celebrating success, he stops with the soldiers at a tavern, looking for a drink, a meal, and a woman to warm his bed for the night.A mistaken identity turns into a night of passion that neither Roe or Sapphire will ever forget. But when Roe returns to his castle the next morning to find his mystery woman there, Roe realizes that he's fallen into a horrible situation.Can a woman who was tricked into an abusive marriage end up happy and with the man she was intended to marry, or is it too late? Emotions and intrigue are pushed to the limit in this second book of The Daughters of the Dagger.*The saga of the four sisters continues afterwards with the Madman MacKeefe Series

♥ She's lost her sight, but is he the one who is blind as to what they share between them? ♥Thad Taylor is the youngest of the 12 Taylor brothers and also the only one who is still single. If he doesn't want to lose his inheritance he'll have to marry fast.In a desperate moment, he makes a promise to a dying man to marry the man's daughter. Thad agrees, since he knows Zoe Fenton and has dated her in high school, even though he hasn't seen her in years. When Zoe arrives in Sweetwater it is evident that her father left out a vital piece of information that Thad wished he would have known.Zoe Fenton has been blinded in a car accident years ago. When she steps off the train in Sweetwater with her caretaker to meet with her father, everything changes. The caretaker drops dead and Zoe is approached by her ex-boyfriend Thad Taylor asking to marry her.Thad means well, but is overcompensating for her lack of sight, inventing one thing after another to help her, but only making her feel frustrated and worthless. How can she make him see that she is still an independent woman?Can two lovers from the past move into the future with challenges that are only turning them against each other? Before it's too late, can they see with their hearts instead of their eyes that they were meant to be together?(This book also contains an epilogue, telling about each of the Taylor brothers and their families years later.)Sons of a preacher but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble.

A Lady on the run joins up with a thief in the night!The Lady: Lady Abigail of Blackmore is sent by her father to marry the vile Lord Shrewsbury in exchange for the release of her brother. But when a thief robs the traveling party, she uses it as an opportunity to escape a life that has become intolerable.The Thief: Madoc ap Powell has been raised as a peasant. He has learned to steal to survive. He is known for his disguises and being a master of illusion. When he steals from a lady and she tracks him down, he realizes he isn't the only one trying to escape.Two people looking to find answers are dangerously drawn to each other from different walks of life. Can the Lord of Illusion pull off his biggest deception yet, or will his choice to help a lady seal his fate and land him behind bars?

♥Things are heating up at the forge♥Resilience is the seed of emotional strength!Passion ignites and the sparks fly when a border lord and a noblewoman skilled at the forge are brought together under unusual circumstances.Lady Winter has always had a curious nature since childhood. Even though she is a noblewoman, she has learned from the best blacksmith/swordsmith how to forge a blade. Her mentor's eyesight is failing and although he was once the best in all England, now he is doomed without Winter's help. The man has been commissioned to forge a sword from the fiest Damascus steel. To insure Lord de Grey collects on his deal, he's taken the blacksmith's son in exchange.Sir Martin de Grey arrives in Ravenscar to collect his promised sword. He needs it to go up against his enemy - clan Dunbar in an age-old feud. Martin's brother is imprisoned there and he will do anything to save him. But when he discovers his sword is not ready and the blacksmith's lord that he make the deal with is dead, he takes drastic measures. He brings the blacksmith and his daughter to Castle Heaton to fiish forging the sword. Unexpectedly, he finds himself immensely attracted to the beautiful, but common, girl.Winter finds herself in a predicament. Sir Martin de Grey has mistaken her for the blacksmith's daughter, and to tell him the truth would risk her friend never seeing his son again.Sparks will fly when the truth is revealed, and circumstances turn lovers against each other. But with passion hotter than the fires of the forge between Winter and Martin, can something that started as mere lust turn into an undying love between them?

★ Can vices be turned into virtues? ★The Warrior Princess: Vara the Conqueror has claimed Corinth and also the title of queen. Controlled by the Furies in her head, she is plagued by the actions of her great-grandmother, Pandora. Now she is ruled by greed, anger, jealousy, gluttony, and lust.The Soothsayer: Nikolai, son of Hera, is a soothsayer who is able to see the future. He's been sent by Hera on a vengeful mission against Zeus. Hera's also sent along her shapeshifting minion to watch over Zarek to make sure he does his job. Zarek must collect the vices in secret from Vara. So he serves as advisor to the queen. But little does she know he is the man who will eventually destroy her.Will Vara willingly give up everything that has made her the woman she is? Or will Nikolai be defeated going up against the headstrong woman afflicted by the curse of mankind?

Raven Birchfield has had her share of trouble ever since digging up an old book of nursery rhymes in the garden of her late eccentric aunt's house where she now lives. With the creepy graveyard next door, evil nursery rhyme characters are coming to life one by one, taking over the bodies of her family and friends.Now her younger brother Johnny is acting odd, and the spirit of Little Boy Blue has made his appearance. At first she thinks she likes it since "Blue" as he calls himself, has a way with people and can play the trumpet better than her irritating little brother ever could.But when awful things start happening and Johnny is stuck on another realm, Raven and her friend Candy know they have to save him before it's too late. But Johnny likes the life of Blue and wishes he could be him forever.Be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it . . . and it might not be what you expect.Be sure to read Mary, Mary - Book 1, and Muffet - Book 2 as well.

★ Can a man with the call of the wild in his heart, put down roots when all he wants to do is run? ★Musher, John Taylor, leaves Alaska and moves back to Sweetwater, Michigan after a horrible accident with his dog sled while training for the upcoming Iditarod. With his ankle in a cast and a very heavy heart, he decides to give up his passion of racing. But John's dream will never be forgotten. When he meets the town's attractive doctor and her troublesome teenage son, he finds new purpose in his life.Addey Blickensderfer is a doctor, a divorcee, and a single mother. She opens an office in Sweetwater after her son is expelled from school. Hoping to find a new start, sadly this small town is filled with gossip and everyone knows all about her problems. Then she meets John Taylor who is handsome and kind and makes her heart beat faster. He takes her son under his wing and teaches him to work with sled dogs as part of the boy's community service. But when her ex shows up, everything is challenged. Is John only trying to live out his dream through her son, or will he stand up for them in their time of great need?Can two lonely people find happiness again with one troublesome boy and a whole lot of dogs? Sons of a preacher but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble.

Never meant to be together, but unable to stay apart!Nicholas Vaughn is Lord of New Romney and also a Baron of the Cinque Ports. He directs a fleet of ships that service the king 15 days a year in exchange for special privileges. It's time he takes a wife, but hasn't found one he wants.When Muriel Draper causes havoc on his wharf, he realizes she is a spinster - a woman who spins wool for a living. Her late father has angered the Clothmakers' Guild and now Muriel and her brother have been shunned. They are left with a debt to Nicholas that he insists Muriel pay back by being his Personal Clothier. She isn't a noble and doesn't have a title, but she takes Nicolas' interest more than any woman ever has.Can a merchant's daughter and a Baron of the Cinque Ports find a safe harbor with the passion that burns between them? Or will title and status sink that ship before it's even sailed?

Can an omen predict one's future?Corbett Blake is a child who wants nothing more than to follow in the footsteps of his noble father and grandfather before him. However, it has been decided that he will be the sorcerer's apprentice instead of a knight since he sometimes has dreams that are premonitions.This is the last thing the boy wants. When omens start to happen to predict the rocky future of his family, Corbett doesn't know how to stop what the future holds in store for each of his siblings.(This is an introduction to the entire series and also includes short excerpts from the other books.)

◆ He's a Duke. She's an Elemental of the Earth.◆The Duke: Duke Odwolfe of Manterra is known to his friends as Wolfe and to his enemies as Duke the Destroyer. When his prized bull goes missing, he discovers that Druids have stolen it and are about to sacrifice it in one of their pagan rituals. He's too late to save it, but demands one of the Druids return to the castle with him in exchange for his loss.The Dryad: Rae-Nyst is a dryad - an elemental of the earth. She gets her power from the earth and can talk to animals and control nature. However, fire is an element that can destroy her and all the nature that she loves. With the flame of the duke's torch in her face, she loses her strength and has no choice but to give in to the man, becoming naught more than his servant.Can a man who believes in nothing but war and destruction accept the exotic fae girl who honors all life instead of death? Or will she have to give up the ways of her nearly extinct kind to stay with him, listening to her heart instead of her head?Passion and fury rage in an epic adventure as two headstrong people find themselves faced with a dilemma that will either kill them or bring them closer together in the end.

◆◆ A storm is brewing in the Scottish Highlands ◆◆Can one kiss end a lifelong feud? An enemies to lovers romance!The Highlander: While isolated from his friends on a hunting trip, Hawke MacKeefe is attacked by the MacNabs. Managing to fight off the small group with only the help of his pet hawk, he allows one MacNab to escape - a woman.When Hawke returns to the site of the attack to bury the dead, he and his friends are attacked a second time by more MacNabs, led by the woman he let go. Hawke's grandfather, the clan's chieftain, is taken captive and Hawke is left for dead.The Enemy's Daughter: Phoebe MacNab is on a mission to collect healing herbs when some of her clan members decide to attack the MacKeefes. Her father is deathly ill, be she returns to collect their dead. Phoebe wants only to find the herbs and get back to camp. But when her clan members tell her to go through the pockets of the dead first, something unexpected happens. The rugged warrior, Hawke MacKeefe isn't dead like they believe at all. Instead, he captures Phoebe as a hostage and demands a trade for his grandfather, the clan's chieftain. Too bad Phoebe's wretched clan members value the MacKeefe's chieftain more. Phoebe is left behind as a prisoner.In a race to return to her clan to heal her dying father, a determined lassie must do whatever it takes to escape.Will an unexpected attraction between enemies turn hatred into passion? And can one kiss be the catalyst to ending a lifelong feud?

♥ Can enemies turn into lovers? ♥Feared as a demon because of his two different colored eyes, as well as for his outlandish actions, Highlander Onyx MacKeefe is known as a madman. While celebrating his birthday one cold night, he meets a bonnie Englishwoman searching for her father's killer. To his surprise, the Sasssenach accuses his mother and orders her soldiers to arrest her.Lady Loveday de Lacy, known as Lovelle, comes to Scotland looking for not only her father's murderer, but also her mother's stolen Book of Hours. She is sure she found the guilty woman, but before she can collect her and leave, the woman's rugged Highland son takes her captive in exchange for release of his mother.When things get out of hand, Onyx and his friends head to the Highlands with Lovelle as their prisoner. Time is of the essence, and unless Onyx can find and bring back the Book of Hours his mother stole, the woman will be killed.Can a proper Englishwoman and a Scottish madman find the strength to work together for a common cause before someone dies? And when feelings start to stir between these enemies, will an attraction that was never meant to happen end up being a saving grace in the end?*NOTE: Onyx is the brother thought to be dead from the Daughters of the Dagger Series.

A Warlock In Denial: Slade Spencer returns to his hometown after an incident five years ago that changed his life.A warlock in denial, he's subconsciously learned to erase memories from his mind. But his past catches up to him when he reunites with his old flame, Susie Vasilly.A Cursed Woman: Susie never expected to see Slade return, and knows her life is about to change. She has dangerous secrets she can't reveal. She's been cursed. Each night she shapeshifts into Slade's evil Uncle Galen's cat. His Familiar.When secrets are uncovered, Slade has to accept his warlock ways and learn the Craft of his kind.A determined man and a desperate woman are reunited as they go up against the dark arts to break the curse . . . or die trying

Will she pick up or put down her sword for love?The Outlaw: After being framed and stripped of his title, Sir Jacob Quincey vows revenge on the High Sheriff of Durham who ruined his life and stole his lover. With no family, land or title to his name, Jacob takes to the forest to live as an outcast. But after a few years, he's managed to assemble an army, teaching commoners to fight. Now is the time for justice to be served, but one lady stands in his way.The Rebellious Bride: Lady Maira Douglas, daughter of Rowen (Legendary Bastards of the Crown) resents that her father has betrothed her to the High Sheriff of Durham. The last thing she wants is to marry a man who will make her act like a lady and force her to put down her blade. She had hoped to use her skill with weapons to bring about a change for good, being in the queen's secret society of strong women. But now she's been sent away against her will. When she meets the High Sheriff, Maira despises him but her heart goes out to the man's young son, and she decides to stay to be the boy's mother.Before she has a chance to marry, she meets an outlaw in the forest named Jacob Quincey. Jacob turns out to be everything she's been looking for in a man and she finds herself attracted to him. He even wants her to fight with him - but against the man she is about to marry. Jacob can give her what she's always wanted - freedom to do as she pleases. But in order to gain it, she will have to lose someone who has become dear to her heart.Will she pick up or put down the sword for love?

Book 2 - Legendary Bastards of the Crown SeriesRook the Ruthless is one of the bastard triplets of the king. In vengeance against the father who ordered them killed as babies, he now lives in hiding in the catacombs, working with his small army and brother to raid the king.But when Lady Calliope stumbles into his lair with only kindness and light in her heart, he starts to question his dark ways. Can a ruthless man who lives amongst the dead be brought back to the light by a woman full of life before it's too late?

◆A strong woman is exactly what he needs, but the last thing he wants◆Lady Amethyst de Burgh is sent by the archbishop as an assistant to her uncle, the master mason building a castle for the border lord, Marcus Montclair. She has always dreamed of this opportunity but knows a woman in this position would not be accepted if it wasn't for the sealed and stamped missive giving the order, sent by the archbishop himself.Marcus is not pleased when a woman shows up saying she is he new assistant to his master mason. And when his father arrives with a missive from the king, things only get worse. Now he's expected to marry the girl when she challenges his every word.With his castle unfinished and his defenses low, it won't be long before the Scots cross the border and they are attacked. But facing the enemy isn't half as challenging as dealing with his new wife!A hardened border lord and a headstrong woman are forced to work together to change their ways. But are things really what they seem?*Following The Daughters of the Dagger Series, be sure to read The Madman MacKeefe Series where the saga continues.

◆◆◆ Opposites attract with this Odd Couple ◆◆◆Philip Taylor is the principal of Sweetwater High. He's decided to look for a bride so he can claim his inheritance, per his late father's rules in the will. Time is running out. Philip has a lot of quirks and has set the bar high. Therefore, he decides to experiment with an anonymous online dating site in order to screen the women first to see if they are what he's looking for. He finds a woman he likes, but neither of them know each other's identity. Before he can pursue the matter further, an obnoxious, messy woman blows into town, stealing not only his job but also his name.Taylor Phillips is a woman who knows what she wants. Her biological clock is ticking and she is desperate to have a baby before it's too late. She finds a man on the online dating site who seems compatible with her and perfect to father her child. Before she can find out who he really is, her new job has her working side by side with a man named Philip Taylor and he's driving her crazy.The man is handsome but borderline OCD and too clean and neat for her taste. She's a messy person and would rather be out drinking with the boys. Philip stays home cleaning and cooking and making tea for the landlords who happen to be two old women. She and he are opposites in every way.What will happen when these two opposites discover the person they've been happily dating online is the same person they've been complaining about to each other? Sometimes, things aren't what you think they are at all.Sons of a preacher but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble.

The Matchmaker: Lady Philippa Willoughby is known for hosting many gatherings and celebrations at the castle. Somewhat meddlesome at times, she has taken it upon herself to play matchmaker to the villagers. This, along with her carefree ways, causes her to be the brunt of gossip that she is an improper lady. When her father betroths her to a Frenchman she has never met, she rebels, planning on finding a match for herself at her upcoming St. Valentine's Day dance.The Novice: Lord Etienne de Beynac, the youngest of six boys, has managed to disgrace his family with his wild ways. When his father and brothers disown him he has no choice but to agree to his father's terms. He joins a monastery as a novice across the channel, in England.Etienne gets one last chance for redemption before he finalizes his vows to live the rest of his life as a monk. As a favor to his brother, he goes to Grimsthorpe Castle to spy on his brother's betrothed, Lady Philippa. He needs to find out if she is a proper lady with whom his family can align. But once there, he discovers a strong attraction to Lady Philippa that threatens his plans to be a monk.Will a St. Valentine's Day dance bring two misfits together in love? And will a man slated for a life of celibacy and poverty be able to put down the rosary and pick up the sword to fight for the woman he love

♥A mysterious, medieval retelling of Beauty and the Beast♥Spirit keeps the mind strong and the soul alive!On a trip back from Scotland, the ship that carries Lady Autumn is caught in a storm and is forced to dock. The dark and dreary Ravenscar Castle sits high atop the cliffs, ruled by the mighty and frightening warlord known as Ravenscar. The Lord of Ravenscar is said to be a true beast, keeping children of war as servants, and kidnapping women to be his lovers.When his liege lord falls ill and dies, Sir Benedict Grenfell assumes the identity of Ravenscar, keeping the legend of the infamous man alive. But when he falls ill next, he needs to find a healer quickly who is willing to step foot inside his castle. He hears of a lady with a miraculous healing touch whose ship has docked on his shores. He kidnaps her, bringing her to his castle, insisting she cures him of his ailment. But Lady Autumn's touch is much more than medicine to his physical body. Her presence in his life starts to heal his blackened soul as well.A dark lord and a lady of light are brought together by force, but will they stay together by choice?

♥ He loves the water, but she fears it. Will the difference between them be a big loss for a small town? ♥Ex-Navy officer, Simon Taylor is now Safety Officer aboard the Seduction of the Seas cruise ship. When he saves the life of woman who falls overboard, little does he know she's about to show up in his small hometown of Sweetwater making big waves.Piper Westbrook doesn't expect to see her savior from the cruise ship ever again. But when her father sends her on business to Sweetwater to close down their marina, she meets Simon Taylor once more, and this time he's not happy. She's there for a purpose, but her actions will affect not only Simon, but his family and the entire town. Still, she works for her father and cannot disappoint him. A storm brews in the little town of Sweetwater that only an experienced sailor would know how to ride out.Can a man with a strong passion for sailing convince a woman who hates the water to see through his eyes before it's too late? Or will a whirlwind romance be blown off course and washed up by one bad choice?Sons of a preacher, but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble.

♥♥ Greed and vengeance are powerful tools, but not as strong as a forbidden kiss that neither of them can seem to forget. ♥♥The Pirate: With his crazy old grandmother aboard The Falcon, Mardon sets sail with his crew. They are following a clue that will hopefully lead them to where Mardon's late father buried treasure. When they dock at Great Yarmouth, it isn't treasure they find. Instead, a mysterious nun in a tavern helps them decipher a code to finding the treasure. A nun in a tavern isn't an everyday occurrence. Odder still, is that Mardon can't shake the attraction he feels for her, nor the thought that he somehow knows her.The Lady: Lady Emmaline de la Croix's reputation has been ruined by her late husband. He insisted on commissioning a naked painting of her that she thought would be private. Instead, half of France has seen it. When their ship is boarded by pirates, her husband is killed, the painting is stolen, and she's kissed by a handsome, rugged and dangerous man named Mardon. When her life is spared, she realizes she needs to track down that painting and destroy it, or live forever in shame. Disguised as a nun, the pirate ship was easier to find then she imagined. Forgetting the kiss she received from the pirate lord wasn't as easy.One searches for treasure while the other seeks redemption. Sparks of passion are ignited between a pirate and a lady in forbidden love. What started as a simple kiss now promises - or threatens - to change both of their lives forever.

◆◆◆What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas . . . unless you wake up in bed married to your twin's girlfriend.◆◆◆Zeb Taylor does a favor for his twin brother, James, pretending to be him in Vegas. Now, because of it, Zeb wakes up in bed married to James' new sexy blackjack dealer girlfriend. What's even worse is that he can't remember taking his vows. Overnight, he goes from being Michigan's most eligible bachelor, to a married man with a wife he doesn't know or want. James now hates him for stealing his bride. And the trouble keeps coming when their crazy Aunt Cappy shows up thinking she is a matchmaker, wanting to marry off all her single nephews.Catalina Cordovano has made a horrible mistake. In her hurry to marry a rancher to escape her abusive boyfriend, she's accidentally married the rancher's twin brother. Her new husband, who was supposed to be her savior, is now what she hates most in life . . . he's a lawyer.Will a mix-up destroy two people who are used to getting whatever they want just by using their looks or money? Or can this farce of a marriage make them realize they are more alike than they think? Can this marriage work out before the impending annulment that is scheduled to happen?Sons of a preacher, but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble.

Can a gossip in love with an assassin keep his secret?The gossip: Known as a gossip and for never being able to keep a secret, Morag Douglas was lucky to become an honorary member of the queen's secret group of strong women. But now she needs to change her reputation. Morag plans to do wonderful and important things and make changes in life in secret - like her sister and cousins have done before her. But when she meets up with the mysterious knight, Sir Bedivere and finds herself falling for him, her plans go astray.The Assassin: Sir Bedivere Hamilton arrives at Rothbury Castle harboring a dark secret. He is an assassin with one more job to do before his debt will be paid. But when his last mission directly involves the beautiful, talkative Lady Morag, things become more complicated than ever. He's taken an interest in her, but he needs to think with his head and not his heart. After so many years of closing off his heart to do his job, he finds himself in a horrible predicament. If he doesn't finish this last job, someone he loves is going to die. But if he does complete his assignment, he is going to lose the woman who has stolen his heart.Can a woman who has everything to prove convince a man with so much to lose that he is about to make the biggest mistake of his life?

May Day: The DruidessLady Flora Debenham discovers from her dying mother that her father was really a Druid. On a secret mission to find him at her late mother's request, Flora sets out. She convinces her uncle to let her take her cousin's place as Lord Ricard's betrothed. The lord's forest is the hiding spot of the Druids and Flora must find it.The KnightLord Ricard Wellington is awoken in the middle of the night to find out his betrothed has been replaced. Lady Flora is beautiful but holds a deep secret. She also keeps sneaking off to the forest. Ricard doesn't have time for a disobedient bride, because he is on a hunt to find and kill the Druids who were responsible for the death of his parents.Will vengeance prevent the seeds of love from blooming?

◆ He never meant to fall in love with his best friend's sister ◆Ian MacKeefe is haunted by the demons in his head, taunting him of his tarnished past. On All Hallows' Eve he sees the face of a man in the fire. It is the image of an enemy he's killed and buried three years earlier. It is a disturbing thought since this is the night when supposedly the veil between two worlds is the thinnest and the dead can come back to life.Kyla has taken a liking to Ian, but she is his best friend's sister. They've grown up together, but now she is a woman and has caught his eye, or at least she hopes she has. Ian shouldn't be having feelings for Kyla and it scares him. If Aidan finds out, he'll have Ian's head. Meaning to frighten the girl off the way he's done in the past, Ian kisses Kyla, but it only makes things worse since she seems to be attracted to him as well.When Ian is asked to escort Kyla home, his past comes back to haunt him. He hears rumors that Tearlach MacTavish, the man he killed, has come back to life and is looking for an alliance with the MacKeefes in the form of a bride. No one, especially a man who should be dead, is going to take Kyla away from Ian. He will give his life to protect her. That is, if his past doesn't stop him first.Can Ian face his past before it's too late, now that he realizes Kyla is so much more to him than just his best friend's wee sister? Will true love give him the strength to set things right, and this time keep his dead enemies in the ground where they belong?

When Phoenix is not sleeping there are lots of places where he can be! He could be under the couch, or in the back yard. He could be in the closet or on the bed. He could be anywhere! Let's go find him!

★Rone Award Finalist★Adversity builds strength of mind and fuels the fires of success!Murder, Mystery, and RomanceAt a young age, Lady Summer sacrificed herself for the sake of her family by marrying the evil and abusive Baron Mowbray of Suffolk. A few years after birthing him a son, the baron mysteriously dies, leaving her toddler heir to his estate. The king grants Summer one month to find and marry a man of her choosing. But Summer would never consider marrying any relative of her late husband, especially not his domineering nephew, Sir Warren.Sir Warren Mowbray returns from battle to discover his uncle has died. With him, died died the man's promise that Warren would inherit his holdings. Now, to add insult to injury, the king has assigned Warren as the widow's guardian and advisor while she chooses a husband. Once he arrives at the castle he discovers Summer is a beautiful, smart, determined woman but with a mind of her own. He plans to woo her, but she wants nothing to do with him. Warren has suspicions that his uncle might have been murdered - and Lady Summer is the main suspect.Can a strong, determined woman and a controlling warrior find love between them or will they destroy each other first?

Jetta FitzGerald is an American school teacher who comes to the jungles of Peru to find her missing missionary brother. She hires her brother's friend, Conrado Nievez as her guide.Conrado has been raised since childhood by a native tribe in the jungle after the death of his treasure hunting parents. When his parents died in the cursed Cave of the Condor, Conrado was found outside the cave with the condor hovering over him. Because of this, the tribe took him in, saying he was the boy of the prophecy.Conrado can't bring himself to tell Jetta her brother is dead, killed by a poisonous dart from his own blowgun, tho he can't remember what happened.The jungle is a dangerous place, and something . . . or someone lurks behind every tree, just waiting to strike out and kill.

★ Can he rock her world even though this is a May/December romance? ★Nate Taylor is a musician who owns a Bar and Grill that is in disrepair. In need of money to fix up his place before he loses his business, he goes to his 11 brothers for help. When none of them are able to help him, he starts to worry. His rock band is his passion. Without his bar, he won't be able to make a living. He needs to find help in any way he can, and fast. Plus, he needs to marry soon or he will have to forfeit his inheritance which he needs now more than ever.Isabella Goldstone is a divorcee who moves to the little town of Sweetwater, Michigan to open a flower shop with her widowed, pregnant daughter. She comes from money, and longs to start a new life. Her passion has always been to be a singer. So, when she hears that one of the Taylor Twelve is in need of money, she sees an opportunity to get what she wants. This will be her chance to have a place of her own where she can sing for the customers. It is a crazy idea but she offers to help Nate who is ten years younger in age. She is a business woman and needs to make sure her interest is secure. So, she proposes a marriage of convenience to Nate, never expecting to fall in love.Can two people with ten years between them continue a farce of a marriage, sticking to a divorce after a year? It's what they both want and agree to, or is it? Will they actually find love and passion between them despite their age difference, bringing about a love that was never meant to be?Sons of a preacher but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble.