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The McKettricks Christmas Box Set
by Linda Lael MillerCelebrate the holidays with two popular McKettrick tales by #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller--the Queen of Western Romance! A Lawman's Christmas It's 1914, and the sudden death of the town marshal leaves Blue River, Texas, without a lawman…and Dara Rose Nolan without a husband. A cowboy at heart, Clay McKettrick plans to start a ranch and finally settle down. He isn't interested in uprooting Dara Rose and her children, but he is interested in offering her protection, friendship--and passion. And when they say "I do" to a marriage of convenience, the temporary lawman's Christmas wish is to make Dara Rose his permanent wife... An Outlaw's Christmas Sawyer McKettrick isn't ready to settle down on the Triple M family ranch in Arizona. So, in 1915, he heads to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as marshal. But he's injured in a blinding snowstorm--and collapses into the arms of a prim and proper lady in calico. The shirtless, bandaged stranger recuperating in teacher Piper St. James's room behind the schoolhouse says he's a McKettrick, but he looks like an outlaw to her. As they wait out the storm, the handsome loner has Piper remembering long-ago dreams of marriage and motherhood. But how long is Sawyer willing to call Blue River home?
The McKettricks of Texas: Tate, Garrett and Austin
by Linda Lael MillerAnother unforgettable series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. Find out why she's called the First Lady of the West! Tate. He's running the family's Silver Spur Ranch near Blue River, Texas. He's also a divorced dad of six-year-old twins. Libby Remington was his high school girlfriend and she's the woman he still loves. He just needs to convince her of that! Nothing--not cattle rustlers, a killer stallion or a vindictive ex-wife--can keep him from the attempt. Garrett. He was on a fast track up the political ladder--until a scandal slowed him down and brought him home to Blue River, Texas. He doesn't think he has the land in his blood the way his brothers do. But Blue River has other charms, like Julie Remington, a woman with deep ties to the community--not to mention a four-year-old son and a three-legged beagle. Good thing he and Julie have nothing in common except their undeniable attraction--or do they? Austin. He's a lone maverick--and he was a champion rodeo star until finally he got bested by an angry bull. With his career over and his love life a mess, he returns home to the Silver Spur. But his brothers won't allow him to brood about his losses in peace; over his protests, they've even hired a nurse to speed his recovery. None other than the beautiful Paige Remington... Meet these three men of the West--and the women they love!
The McKettricks: Luck, Pride and Heart
by Linda Lael MillerRevisit New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller's reader-favorite series of cowboys staking claims to their land--and the women they love...McKettrick's LuckJesse McKettrick's Indian Rock ties run deep. The Triple M Ranch is in his blood, along with the thrill of risk. But with his land at stake, this world-class poker player won't be dealt into Cheyenne Bridges's tempting gamble. Cheyenne left Indian Rock's painful memories behind to become a self-made woman. Now her job is to convince Jesse to sell his property. Sparks of attraction fly, tempting Cheyenne to lay it all on the line for the passion she sees in Jesse's eyes.McKettrick's PrideA down-to-earth ex-rancher, Rance McKettrick is determined to make a fresh start with his two young daughters. He sure doesn't need Indian Rock's free-spirited new bookstore owner, Echo Wells, confusing his choices--and raising memories he'd rather forget. But irresistible attraction might force Rance and Echo to come to grips with who they really are...and find a once-in-a-lifetime happiness.McKettrick's HeartKeegan McKettrick has learned the hard way that women can't be trusted. The only female in his life these days is the young daughter he sees all too rarely. Until beautiful but mysterious Molly Shields arrives--and keeping a suspicious eye on her becomes Keegan's full-time hobby. Molly doesn't know why she's attracted to a man determined to dig up dirt on her but he might be the one person who can truly understand her shadowy past--and if the two can risk opening their hearts, they just might forge a brighter future.
The McKettricks: Meg and Lizzie
by Linda Lael MillerLet #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller--the First Lady of the West!--introduce you to Meg and Lizzie McKettrick. The McKettrick Way. For Meg, the Circle M ranch in Indian Rock, Arizona, is home. And cowboy Brad O'Ballivan is the man she once loved. The man she still loves. Now they're picking up where they left off, and Brad wants it all. Marriage, babies, a lifetime together. But Meg's as stubborn as any of her McKettrick ancestors and she refuses to give up her name or the ranch. It's the McKettrick way. And so begins a battle of wills Brad intends to win--the O'Ballivan way! The McKettrick Christmas. It's 1896, and Lizzie McKettrick, Indian Rock's new schoolteacher, is coming home for Christmas. She has a surprise for her family; she's engaged to Whitley Carson. But fate has a surprise for Lizzie in the form of Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche and passengers are injured, the doctor takes charge--with Lizzie by his side. This Christmas Eve changes everything. For both of them...
The McKettricks: Past and Present
by Linda Lael Miller#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller is the queen of western romance--past and present!McKettrick's Choice. It's 1888, and Holt McKettrick races back to Texas--to save both the man who raised him and his old friend, Gabe, sentenced to the gallows after a hasty trial. When he gets there, he meets Lorelei Fellowes, the judge's daughter--and a woman notorious for burning her wedding dress in the town square. Holt has a bride-to-be waiting in Arizona, but maybe the strong-willed Lorelei is the woman he should choose!Sierra's Homecoming. When single mom Sierra McKettrick, a direct descendant of Holt and Lorelei, moves to her family's ancestral ranch in Arizona, she's equally attracted to, and disconcerted by, the Triple M's handsome caretaker, Travis Reid. Then her son claims to see a mysterious boy in the house, and an heirloom teapot keeps popping upâ ¦ In 1919, widow Hannah McKettrick lived at the ranch with her son and her brother-in-law, Doss. Her confused feelings for Doss occupied her thoughts--until the family teapot started disappearing. Could Sierra and Hannah be living parallel lives?Let Linda Lael Miller take you home to the West you love--the way it was then, and the way it is now!
The Mccassey Brothers Trilogy Megabook
by Lauren N SharmanTHREE COMPLETE NOVELS, ONE MEGABOOK SERIES! The first three novels of the epic McCassey Brothers saga from Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll Romance Author of the Year, Lauren N. Sharman, including: No Worries: Witnessing her mother's murder put a label on Gypsy Lance that few people overlooked. Raised in foster homes, she spent her childhood yearning for love and acceptance. Nearly penniless, she arrives in Hagerstown, Maryland looking to put down roots and outrun a past she fears is about to catch up to her...Blue-collar, bad boy Rebel McCassey knows what it's like to try and escape your past. No longer the hellion he once was, he's never been able to shake his family's bad reputation. When he finds Gypsy lost in the woods, her unconditional trust and refusal to judge him by his infamous last name touch Rebel in a place he didn't know existed...his heart. When the demons chasing Gypsy are caught lurking in the shadows, Rebel vows to keep her safe, even if it means slipping back into his old ways... Preditors and Editors 2006 Reader's Poll, Best Romance Novel of The Year, Ecataromance Reviewers' Choice Award Winner, Whiskey Creek Press Number One Bestseller The Devil's Candy: Behind Angel Shelby's dancing eyes and mischievous smile, lie the razor sharp tongue and fearless attitude that have helped her conceal painful secrets. However, they aren't enough to save her this time--as she's issued a shocking ultimatum. Nicknamed, The Devil, Blackie McCassey's violent past keeps most people exactly where he likes them...at a distance. Sacrificing his freedom to repay an old debt, he agrees to marry Angel in name only, watch over her, and play peacemaker in the uncivilized bar she runs. Along with unexpected happiness, marriage brings surprises. Once wild and reckless, Blackie suddenly finds himself in the unfamiliar position of keeping someone else out of trouble...his wife. When a murder occurs, Blackie's forced to face his past one last time, risking his life to put an end to the chaos disrupting their lives. Unfortunately, victory comes at a price...2007 Ecataromance Reviewer's Choice Award Winner, Top Ten Award Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll, Top Ten Best Author Award Preditor's And Editor's Reader's Poll Dusty Rose: Dusty Zamora and her close-knit sisters were young--but far from innocent--when they abruptly left Hagerstown, Maryland ten years ago. Now, Dusty has returned. Alone. Judd McCassey spent most of his thirty-six years side-by-side with his brothers and cousins...on the wrong side of the law. His one regret...being powerless to help the only woman he ever loved when she needed it most. Judd knows they're headed for trouble when Dusty rides back into his life on a stolen outlaw biker's motorcycle, and is shocked when she refuses his help. Finally realizing that hiding her deadly secrets are harming--not helping--the man she loves, Dusty opens up to Judd, dropping a bombshell that sends him reeling, and her fleeing. Not until Dusty vanishes does Judd discover her deception was well-intended. Now, he must find her before it's too late for all of them... Top Five Finisher, 2008 Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll, Whiskey Creek Press Number One Bestseller GET THE COMPLETE FIRST THREE BOOKS OF THE SERIES IN THIS MEGABOOK RELEASE! Genre: Romance Suspense
The Mckenzie Artifact
by Alison KentFast, dangerous, sexy. --Shannon McKenna You've been hot and bothered, down and dirty, and deep undercover with the sexy spies of the Smithson Group--Christian Bane, Tripp Shaughnesesy, Julian Samms, and Kelly John Beach. Now, meet Eli McKenzie, a hunky operative who doesn't play by the rule book. . .on anything. . . Episode Five: The McKenzie Artifact Get what you came for with Eli McKenzie, SG-5 Five months ago, SG-5 operative Eli McKenzie was in deep cover in Mexico, infiltrating a Spectra ring that kidnaps young girls and sells them into a life beyond imagining. Not being able to move on the Spectra scum right away was torture for the tough-but-compassionate superspy. But that wasn't the only problem--someone on the inside was slowly poisoning Eli, clouding his judgment and forcing him to make an abrupt trip back to the Smithson Group's headquarters to heal. Now, Eli's ready to return. . .with a vengeance. It seems his quick departure left a private investigator named Stella Banks in some hot water. Spectra operatives have nabbed the nosy Stella and are awaiting word on how to handle her disposal. Eli knows the only way to save her life and his is to reveal himself to Stella and get her to trust him. Seeing the way Stella takes care of the frightened girls melts Eli's armor, and soon, they find that the best way to survive this brutal assignment is to steal time in each other's arms. It's a bliss Eli's intent on keeping, no matter what he has to do to protect it. Because Eli McKenzie has unfinished business with Spectra--and with the woman who has renewed his heart--and this is one man who always finishes what he starts. . .
The Me I Meant to Be
by Sophie JordanGirl Code: Never date a friend’s ex. Willa Evans has no intention of breaking the code. So what if she’s always secretly loved her next-door neighbor Zach? <P><P> As her best friend’s boyfriend, he was always off-limits and it needs to stay that way, even though they just broke up. Even though every time she turns around he’s there, tempting her… <P><P>No keeping secrets from your bestie. Flor Hidalgo has a lot on her plate: her breakup with Zach, her dad’s new dating life, and her struggling grades. So why can’t she stop thinking about her hot, know-it-all tutor? At least she’s got Willa, her constant in the chaos. Breaking the code breaks friendships. <P><P>Two friends find themselves tempted by love that defies the rules in this steamy romance perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Simone Elkeles.
The Me I Used To Be
by Jennifer ArcherThat Was ThenMe, Allyson Cole. Age sixteen. Living in the world of endless summers, of going wherever you wanted. And yes, my parents may have worried that I was riding into trouble -- but I was young and in love, and growing up was something I had to do.... And This Is NowMe, again. Allyson Cole. This time, age fifty-one. I have everything I always wanted -- almost. I don't have him...and I don't have me. Now's the time to find what I lost. To do that, I have to hit the road, and find the father of my child. And start a journey I never could have anticipated....
The Me I Used to Be: A Novel
by Jennifer Ryan"Gripping and emotionally compelling...a beautiful story of losing yourself, starting over against all odds, and coming out triumphant. I was hooked from page one!"--Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author"Jennifer Ryan is at the height of her story-telling best. Page-turning, powerful, with high stakes drama and unforgettable romance, I couldn't put this novel down!"--Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling authorIf you like Jill Shalvis and Kristin Hannah, you’ll love Jennifer Ryan’s exciting new novel, where a young woman has the chance to rebuild her life and become the woman she was always meant to be…An inheritance she never expected… After serving time for a crime she didn’t commit, Evangeline returns home to discover her father left her solely responsible for the family’s failing ranch, her mother blames her for her father’s death, and her brothers want her out of their way. With her family’s future squarely on her shoulders, she desperately searches for ways to save their home—before they lose everything. A chance to right past mistakes…Her only ally, Chris Chambers. The cop who sent her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he’ll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that will finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future.
The Meaning of Birds
by Jaye Robin Brown“An evocative story of the thrills of first love and the anguish of first loss. This will break you and heal you.”—Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’Not to be missed by fans of Nina LaCour and Becky Albertalli, this powerful novel—from the acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit—paints a poignant portrait of love in the past, grief in the now, and the healing power of art.Before: Jess has always struggled with the fire inside her. But when she meets Vivi, everything changes. As they fall for each other, Vivi helps Jess deal with her anger and pain and encourages her to embrace her artistic talent. And suddenly Jess’s future is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities.After: When Vivi unexpectedly dies, Jess’s perfect world is erased. As she spirals out of control, Jess pushes away everyone around her and throws out her plans for art school. Because art is Vivi and Vivi is gone forever. Right when Jess feels at her lowest, she makes a surprising friend who just might be able to show her a new way to channel her rage, passion, and creativity. But will Jess ever be able to forge a new path for herself without Vivi?A beautiful exploration of first love and first loss, this novel effortlessly weaves together past and present to tell a profound story about how you can become whole again when it seems like you’ve lost the most important part of yourself.
The Measure Of A Lady
by Deeanne GistSPEAK POLITELY. Even when you're the only respectable woman around, protesting San Francisco's decadent surrender to gold fever. DRESS MODESTLY. Wear your sunbonnet at all times. Ensure nobody sees your men's boots muddied by the city streets. Remain Devoted to Family. Protect your siblings from the temptations that surround them, even against their wishes. Stand Above Reproach. Most difficult when a captivating man turns out to be a saloon owner. Rise Above Temptation. No accepting gifts. No bestowing favors. No impeachable behavior ... well, maybe just one...little...kiss? WHEN THESE RULES BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO UPHOLD, CAN RACHEL VAN BUREN REMAIN A BEACON OF VIRTUE IN A CITY OF VICE?
The Measure of Katie Calloway: A Novel
by Serena MillerThe Civil War has ended, but in Katie Calloway's Georgia home conflict still rages. To protect herself and her young brother from her violent and unstable husband, she flees north, finding anonymity and sanctuary as the cook in a Northwoods lumber camp. The camp owner, Robert Foster, wonders if the lovely woman he's hired has the grit to survive the never-ending work and harsh conditions of a remote pine forest in winter. Katie wonders if she can keep her past a secret from a man she is slowly growing to love. <p><p>With grace and skill, Serena Miller brings to life a bygone era. From the ethereal, snowy forest and the warm cookstove to the rowdy shanty boys and the jagged edges of the saw, every detail is perfectly rendered, transporting the reader back to the time when pine was king, men were made of iron, and rivers were choked with logs on the way to the sawmills. Readers will have a hard time leaving the Northwoods when they turn the last page.
The Measure of a Man (Most Likely To . . . #3)
by Marie FerrarellaJane JacksonThis quiet girl has battled loneliness since a car accident left her an orphan and an unhappy marriage left her alone with a small child. Now a devoted single mom and assistant to everyone's favourite English professor, Jane has no time for romance--not even with the boy, now man, she'd never been able to forget...Smith ParkerSmith seemed to have it all: good looks, good grades and limitless opportunities. But when he was falsely accused of stealing, a much-needed scholarship evaporated along with his motivation--and the college dropout became resigned to a life of menial jobs. Still the right woman might make him see that it's never too late to reclaim what might have been...
The Measure of a Man (The Mark of a Man and The Measure of a Man)
by Maggie LeeSequel to The Mark of a ManAfter narrowly escaping the sinister plotting of Anthony Arlen's City Guard and the wrath of the outlawed Sun League, Kit Porter and his friends, Alec Weston and Robert Warren, must flee or risk capture--or worse. With enemies dogging their every move, the friends risk a brief, heartbreaking meeting with Kit's mother before pushing on to the town of Ludlow. There, they enlist the aid of Jamie McEwen, a rich merchant and old friend of Alec's, who offers them a way out. But in order to make good their escape, they must first reach Boston, a port city on the other side of the country. The tense journey across England tests Alec and Kit's growing feelings for each other, while forcing Robert to confront unresolved guilt over past loyalties and actions. Just when escape seems within reach, the Sun League closes in, and the three friends face a desperate battle to evade the awful fate in store for them.
The Measure: A Novel
by Nikki ErlickINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!"A story of love and hope as interweaving characters display: how all moments, big and small, can measure a life. If you want joy, love, romance, and hope—read with us." —Jenna Bush Hager A luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster that asks: would you choose to find out the length of your life?Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.It seems like any other day. You wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and head out.But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. The contents of this mysterious box tells you the exact number of years you will live.From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise?As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge?The Measure charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose decisions and fates interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined, pen pals finding refuge in the unknown, a couple who thought they didn’t have to rush, a doctor who cannot save himself, and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything.Enchanting and deeply uplifting, The Measure is an ambitious, invigorating story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.
The Meatball Mistress
by Tiffany N YorkCara Manzoni flees Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, to the Jersey Shore after catching her fiancé cheating with her hairdresser. Problem is she has no clothes, no money, and no place to go. This is not where she thought she’d be at almost thirty years old. <P><P>Ryan Garridy is a diehard commitment-phobe, struggling to keep his Italian restaurant afloat. The last thing he wants is a high-maintenance woman in his life. <P><P> So when Cara runs out on her check and then faints at his feet the next day, he knows she’s trouble with a capital T. It still doesn’t stop him from offering her a job and a place to stay. There’s something feisty and compelling about this woman, and no matter how hard he tries, he just can’t seem to say no to her. Or her Sicilian meatballs. <P><P>Since Cara has sworn off men, it’s no big deal that Ryan is sexy and charming—until she decides the only way to stop obsessing over her ex is to obsess over someone new. Ryan makes her forget about her ex a little too well, but falling for him could set her up for a whole new world of hurt. <P><P>One man, one woman, both wounded by love. Will they be able to overcome their demons and learn to trust again? If the undeniable passion between these two doesn’t keep them together, the mouth-watering food will. <P><P>Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Mechanical Chrysanthemums
by Felicitas IveyHachisuka Narihiro is a pilot in the Shogun's elite unit of musha-ki, robotic armor automated by steam and magic for the defense of Nippon in a slowly modernizing 19th Century, when he's requested to help with political negotiations. Compromises are difficult, with American Admiral Perry determined to open Japan to the West but only on his terms. Like most Western leaders, the admiral is unaware of the advances the Japanese have made with steam and thinks Nippon is an isolated and backward nation. Narihiro's uncle, the twelfth Tokugawa Shogun, believes Narihiro is the best man for the duty. Despite his extensive training, plans might not go as well as expected. With the American delegation comes closeted former Pennsylvania Dutch farmer, Maarten Zook, a shy translator who catches Narihiro's interest. As negotiations stall, the Japanese are left with few options to convince America that Nippon is its equal. Japan is ready to open its borders, but a show of force may be needed, and that force may destroy the budding relationship between Narihiro and Maarten.
The Mechanics of Love
by Emery C. WaltersWhen he turned sixteen, Nick inherited his grandfather’s unidentified junk car left behind the family garage. It could end his unhappy gay life if he learns how to fix it, so over the years, self-pity and enough of his father’s gin lead Nick to a plan.With the help of a gorgeous instructor named Harry, Nick becomes an apprentice automobile mechanic. When the car finally starts, a very drunk Nick puts his plan to work.But the car has other ideas, and Nick has to call for a tow. His plan quickly changes the moment Harry steps out of the tow truck. Will the unidentified classic car lead Nick to love?
The Medic's Homecoming
by Lynne MarshallThe Girl Next Door...All Grown Up! Lucas Grady never planned to return to Whispering Oaks. But when family duty called, the prodigal son arrived like the good soldier he'd been for years. And with him came the unfulfilled expectations of the past-expectations his neighbor, Jocelyn Howard, knew all too well.Jocelyn had been in love with the rebel next door since she was a little girl. But she couldn't shake those old insecurities that she'd never be good enough, for Lucas or for anyone else. Still, the newly discharged army medic had scars that could never be truly healed-or so he thought. Maybe together, they could mend their wounds...and make each other whole again....
The Medical Phoenix (Volume 1 #1)
by Yu XiaoxiaoThe modern medical examiner was born in ancient times and became a coroner. He was famous throughout the world. She was independent and calm, but she met a prince with a dark belly. He had fallen into her trap step by step, leading her step by step to jump into his well. She had been meticulous all her life, but had lost to his dark trap.
The Medici Lover
by Anne MatherSuzanne's decision to visit Villa Falcone was an impulse. Suddenly she was thrust into a family whose passions and jealousies pervaded their ancestral Italian home. Perhaps she had been meant to go, Suzanne thought later; otherwise she would never have met Mazzaro di Falcone, the brooding keeper of his ancient family's treasures. Mazzaro burst into her complacent life like a bomb-and Suzanne knew she would never be the same again!
The Medicine Man
by Dianne DrakeChayton Ducheneaux turned his back on his Sioux roots for life as a high-powered Chicago surgeon. Wealthy, sophisticated and handsome, Chay has the world at his feet--and he'd never give it up to return home. But then Chay meets the reservation doctor, Joanna Killian. Single-handedly caring for thousands of people across hundreds of miles of wilderness, she's dedicated, exhausted, determined...beautiful. And as the attraction between them grows, Chay learns what being a doctor--and a man--is really about.
The Medieval Hearts Series: For My Lady's Heart and Shadowheart (The Medieval Hearts Series)
by Laura KinsaleThe complete medieval romance series by a New York Times–bestselling author who &“creates magic&” (Lisa Kleypas). In this pair of unforgettable romances set in fourteenth-century Europe, the New York Times–bestselling author and RITA Award winner once again proves &“no one—repeat no one—writes historical romance better than Laura Kinsale&” (Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author). Special to these ebook editions, each novel is presented in two versions, the first re-creating Middle English dialogue with deep period detail, the second reworked by the author to be a tighter read, with more modern words for dialogue. Whichever you decide to read, you&’ll come away agreeing with New York Times–bestselling author Julia Quinn: &“Laura Kinsale&’s work is unfailingly brilliant and beautiful.&” For My Lady&’s Heart: With Princess Melanthe di Monteverde widowed, a political marriage would tip the balance of power to any kingdom that possessed her. Determined to return to England alive and unwed, she hides behind a mask of witchery. Protecting her is Ruck d&’Angleterre, a chivalrous knight who never wavers—and the only man Melanthe wishes could lift the veil of her disguise. He once desired her, but now his gaze reveals distrust. As they flee her enemies, Melanthe&’s impossible love for the knight only grows . . . Shadowheart: As the last unmarried princess of Monteverde, Elayne is trapped when her hand is promised to the land&’s ruler. But on the voyage to meet her betrothed, she is captured by a pirate, Allegreto Navona—and soon finds her captor impossible to resist. Trained as an assassin, Allegreto is the bastard son of an ambitious lord who raised him to murder for control of Monteverde. If Allegreto can make Elayne his wife, the country will be his. But she is no mere maiden to be possessed. As he finds himself falling in love with her, Elayne will prove his greatest challenge . . .
The Medievalist
by Anne-Marie LacyA modern woman in the court of King Richard III is torn between saving the man she loves and stopping a historic wrong in this time-travel romance. English historian Jayne Lyons has pinned her career hopes on proving that her ancestor, King Richard III, was not the nefarious villain of Shakespeare&’s tragedy. In fact, she believes he is innocent of the infamous murder of the Princes in the Tower. But while volunteering with the search for his missing grave, Jayne gets a much closer look at Richard than she expected. Cast back into the brutal 15th century, she suddenly finds herself in the middle of Richard&’s army camp. Realizing that she may not be able to return home, Jayne begins to adjust to her new life. And the more she gets to know the true Richard, the more she is drawn to him. She even starts entertaining the hope of saving him. But the Princes are missing, and all evidence points to Richard. When he asks her to spy for him against his enemy, Henry Tudor, she must decide whether to help the man she loves, even though he may be one of history&’s greatest villains.THE 2018 RONE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST IN TIME TRAVEL