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Historical Romance
(Regency)
Released July 2010
The Anthology of Premiere Novellas
by Marcia Lynn McClure
The Unobtainable One
THE CHILD WAS STRAWBERRY-SWEET AND LOVING…BUT THE MAN WAS FORBIDDEN FRUIT.
Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Thankfully, her charge was a joy—a vision of youthful beauty, owning a spirit of delight.
But it was Annette’s employer, Lord Gareth Barrett, who proved to be the trial—for she soon found herself living in the all-too-cliché governess’ dream of having fallen desperately in love with the man who provided her wages.
The child loved her—but could she endure watching hopelessly as the beautiful woman from a neighboring property won Lord Barrett’s affections?
The
General’s Ambition
SHE HAD BEEN SELECTED TO MARRY AND BEAR THE PROGENY OF THE SON…
Seemingly over night, Renee Millings found herself
orphaned and married to the indescribably handsome, but ever frowning, Roque
Montan. His father, The General, was
obsessively determined that his lineage would continue posthaste—with or
without consent of his son’s new bride.
But when
Roque reveals the existence of a sworn oath that will obstruct his father’s
ambition, will the villainous General conspire to insure the future of his
coveted progeny to be borne by Renee himself?
Will Renee find the only means of escape from the odious General to be
that of his late wife—death? Or
will the son find no tolerance for his father’s diabolic plotting concerning
the woman Roque legally terms his wife?
Indebted
Deliverance
SNOWBOUND AND ISOLATED…SHE HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO ENDURE THE WINTER IN THE
COMPANIONSHIP OF THE BRUTAL RACE TREVELIAN…
Chalyce
LaSalle had been grateful to the handsome recluse, Race Trevelian, when he had
delivered her from certain tragedy one frigid winter day.
He was addictively attractive, powerful and intriguing—and there was
something else about him—an air of secreted internal torture.
Yet, as the brutal character of her emancipator began to manifest,
Chalyce commenced in wondering whether the fate she now faced would be any less
insufferable than the one from which he had delivered her.
Still, his very essence beckoned hers.
She was drawn to him and her soul whispered that his mind needed
deliverance as desperately as she had needed rescue that cold, winter’s noon.
Historical Romance
(Western)
Released July 2010
Broken—irreparably broken. The violent deaths of her father and the young man she’d been engaged to marry, had irrevocably broken Cedar Dale’s heart. Her mother’s heart had been broken, as well—shattered by the loss of her own true love. Thus, pain and anguish—fear and despair—found Cedar Dale, and her mother Flora, returned to the small western town where life had once been happy and filled with hope. Perhaps there, Cedar and her mother would find some resemblance of truly living life—instead of merely existing. And then, a chance meeting with a dream from her past—caused a flicker of wonder to ignite in her bosom.
As a child, Cedar Dale had adored the handsome rancher’s son, Tom Evans. And when chance brought her face-to-face with the object of her childhood fascination once more, Cedar Dale began to believe that perhaps her fragmented heart could be healed.
Yet, could Cedar truly hope to win the regard of such a man above men as was Tom Evans? A man kept occupied with hard work and ambition—a man so desperately sought after by seemingly every woman?
Contemporary Romance
2nd Edition
Released June 2010
An
Old-Fashioned Romance
Breck
had always struggled with finding contentment in city life.
She remembered visiting her uncle’s ranch as a child—the way she had
always felt free—as if she could breathe better when away from the city.
Breck figured she was that one child in every family who should have been
born in a different era—but she hadn’t been.
Thus, Breck had finished her degree at
Still,
there were moments of happiness found in city life—instances of excitement and
delight. Whenever Breck found
herself in the presence of her handsome, yet seemingly haunted boss, Reese
Thatcher—she often new moments of pure euphoria!
But fact was fact, and though no other man was the zinger her soul longed
for, Reese Thatcher was a man a woman simply dreamed of winning—not one a
woman actually won. Wasn’t he?
Historical Romance
(Western)
2nd Edition
Released May 2010
After the death of her parents, Sage Willows had lovingly nurtured her younger sisters through childhood, seeing each one married and never resenting not finding herself a good man to settle down with. Yet, regret is different than resentment.
Still, Sage found as much joy as a lonely young woman could find, as proprietress of Willows’ Boardinghouse—finding some fulfillment in the companionship of the four beloved widow-women boarding with her. But when the devilishly handsome Rebel Lee Mitchell appeared on the boardinghouse step, Sage’s contentment was lost forever.
Dark, mysterious and secretly wounded, Reb Mitchell instantly captured Sage’s lonely heart. But the attractive cowboy, admired and coveted by every young, unmarried female in his path, seemed unobtainable to Sage Willows. How could a weathered, boardinghouse-proprietress resigned to spinsterhood ever hope to capture the attention of such a man? And without him, would Sage Willows simply sink deeper into bleak loneliness—tormented by the knowledge that the man of every woman’s dreams could never be hers?
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Contemporary Romance Released May 2010
Excerpt…
“Boom chicka wow wow!” Emmy whispered.
“Absolutely!” Tabby breathed as she watched Jagger Brodie saunter past.
She envied Jocelyn for a moment, knowing he was most likely on his way to drop something off on Jocelyn’s desk—or to speak with her. Jocelyn got to talk with Jagger almost every day, whereas Tabby was lucky if he dropped graphics changes off to her once a week.
“Ba boom chicka wow wow!” Emmy whispered again.
"He’s sporting a red tie today! Ooo! The power tie! He must be feeling confident.”
Tabby smiled, amused and yet simultaneously amazed at Emmy’s observation. She’d noticed the red tie, too. “There’s a big marketing meeting this afternoon,” she told Emmy. “I heard he’s presenting some hard-nose material.”
“Then that explains it,” Emmy said, smiling. “Mr. Brodie’s about to rock the company’s world!”
“He already rocks mine…every time he walks by,” Tabby whispered.
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Historical Romance
(Western)
Released February 2010
Weathered
Too Young
Lark
Yet, Tom Evans was a kind and compassionate man. When Lark Lawrence
appeared on his porch, without pause he hired her to keep house and cook for
himself and his cantankerous elder brother, Slater.
And although Tom had befriended Lark first, it would be Slater Evans—handsome,
brooding and twelve years Lark’s senior—who would unknowingly abduct her
heart.
Still, Lark’s true age (which she when concealed at first meeting the Evans
brothers) was not the only truth she had kept from Slater and Tom Evans.
Darker secrets lay imprisoned deep within her heart—and her past.
However, it is that secrets are made to be found out—and Lark’s
secrets revealed would soon couple with the arrival of a woman from Slater’s
past to forever shatter her dreams of winning his love—or so it seemed.
Would truth and passion mingle to capture Lark the love she’d never
dared to hope for?
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Weathered Too Young
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Historical Romance
Released January 2010
Excerpt…
She took two more steps and paused—squeezed her eyes tightly shut andEmber gasped as she looked forward up the shore to see a man struggling in the water. He was coughing—spitting water from his mouth as he crawled from the water and onto the sand. As he collapsed face-down on the shore, Ember lifted her skirt and ran toward the man, dropping to her knees beside him.
“Sir?” she cried, nudging one broad shoulder. The man was stripped of his shirt—dressed only in a pair of trousers—no shoes…
Ember shook her head, rolling her eyes at her own foolishness.
“Sir?” she called again, nudging his broad shoulder once more. The man lay on his stomach—his face turned away from her. “Are you dead, sir?” she asked. Placing a hand to his back, she sighed with relief as she felt he yet breathed.
“Sir?” she said, clambering over the man’s broad torso.
The man coughed. His eyes opened—his deep blue eyes, so shaded by thick, wet lashes that Ember wondered how it was he could see beyond them.
“Sir?” Ember ventured.
He coughed, asking, “Where am I?”
“On the seashore, sir,” Ember answered.
Historical Romance
Released November 2009
Beneath the
Honeysuckle Vine
Civil War.
No one could flee from the pain and misery of it—from the nightmare
of battle and the countless lives it had devoured.
Everyone had sacrificed—everyone had suffered profound misery and
unimaginable loss. Vivianna
Bartholomew was no exception. The
war had torn her from her home, orphaned her—and finally—the war had
taken the man she loved.
Yet, what was to be
done, but to go on—to exist? And
exist she did. Though
heartbroken and weary, Vivianna yet knew gratitude and indebtedness—for
Savannah Turner had taken her in—loved her like a daughter.
Thus, the fighting
began to wane as Vivianna remained with Savannah Turner and her sons—laboring
hard—and keeping close the letters written to her by her lover—her lost
lover—Savannah Turner’s son—the son who had not returned from battle. Vivianna’s
heart would never heal from the loss of her love—she knew it would not.
How could it? How could a
woman’s heart forget such loving and tender words penned only to her—such
beautiful promises—promises made that would now never be kept?
Still, it is often
in the world that miracles occur—and one balmy
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Contemporary Romance Released September 2009
Excerpt…
“Boston ,” he mumbled.
“I mean… Logan …he’s like the man of my dreams! Why would I blow it? What if…” Boston continued to babble.
“ Boston ,” he said. The commanding sound of his voice caused Boston to cease in her prattling and look to him.
“What?” she asked, somewhat grateful he’d interrupted her panic attack.
He frowned and shook his head.
“Shut up,” he said. “You’re all worked up about nothing.” He reached out, slipping one hand beneath her hair to the back of her neck.
Boston was so startled by his touch, she couldn’t speak—she could only stare up into his mesmerizing green eyes. His hand was strong and warm, powerful and reassuring.
“If it freaks you out so much…just kiss in the dark,” he said.
Boston watched as Vance put the heel of his free hand to the light switch. In an instant the room went black.
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Historical Romance
(Medieval)
Released July 2009
Saphyre Snow
Descended of a legendary line of strength and beauty, Saphyre Snow had
once known happiness as princess of the Kingdom of Graces. Once a valiant
king had ruled in wisdom—once a loving mother had spoken soft words of
truth to her daughter. Yet, a strange madness had poisoned great minds—a
strange fever inviting Lord Death to linger. Soon it was even Lord Death
sought to claim Saphyre Snow for his own—and all Saphyre loved seemed
lost.
Thus, Saphyre fled—forced to leave all familiars for necessity of
preserving her life. Alone, and without provision, Saphyre knew Lord Death
might yet claim her—for how could a princess hope to best the Reaper
himself?
Still, fate often provides rescue by extraordinary venues, and Saphyre was
not delivered into the hands of Death—but into the hands of those hiding
dark secrets in the depths of bruised and bloodied souls. Saphyre knew a
measure of hope and asylum in the company of these battered vagabonds. Even
she knew love—a secreted love—a forbidden love. Yet it was love itself—even
held secret—that would again summon Lord Death to hunt the princess,
Saphyre Snow.
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Historical Romance
(Western)
Released September 2009
Violet Fynne was haunted—haunted by memory. It had been nearly ten years since her father had moved the family from the tiny town of
It was true Violet had been only a child when her family moved. Still—though she had been unwillingly pulled away from Rattler Rock—pulled away from him she held most dear—her heart had never left—and her mind had never forgotten the promise she had made—a promise to a boy—to a boy she had loved—a boy she had vowed to return to.
Yet, the world changes—and people move beyond pain and regret. Thus, when Violet Fynne retuned to Rattler Rock, it was to find that death had touched those she had known before—that the world had indeed changed—that unfamiliar faces now intruded on beloved memories.
Had she returned too late? Had Violet Fynne lost her chance for peace—and happiness? Would she be forever haunted by the memory of the boy she had loved nearly ten years before?
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Historical Romance
2nd Edition
Released June 2009
Love, the miraculous, eternal bond which binds two souls together. Lauryn Kensington knew the depth of it. Since the day of her eighth birthday, she had lived the power of true love; witnessed it with her own heart. She had talked with it, learning not even time or death can vanquish it. The Captain taught her these truths. And she loved him all the more for it.
But now, a grown woman, Lauryn’s dear Captain’s torment became her own. After ten years, Lauryn had not been able to help him find peace—the peace his lonely spirit needed so desperately; peace he’d sought every moment since his death over fifty years before.
Now, what of her own peace? The time had come and Lauryn’s heart longed to do the unthinkable—selfishly abandon her Captain for another—a mortal man who had stolen her heart, becoming her only desire.
Would Lauryn be able to put tormented spirits to rest and still be true to her own soul? Or, would she have to make a choice—a choice forcing her to sacrifice one true love for another?
Historical Romance
(Medieval)
Released July 2009
Beloved of her father, King Dacian, and adored by her people, the Scarlet Princess Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom well—for the people of the Kingdom of Karvana were good, and worthy of service. Long Monet had known that even her marriage would serve her people. Her husband would be chosen for her—for this was the way of royal existence.
Still, as any woman does—peasant or princess—Monet dreamt of owning true love—of owning choice in love. Thus, each time the raven-haired, sapphire-eyed, Crimson Knight of Karvana rode near—Monet knew regret—for in secret, she loved him—and she could not choose him.
As an arrogant king from another kingdom began to wage war against Karvana, Karvana’s king, knights and soldiers answered the challenge. The Princess Monet would also know battle. As the Crimson Knight battled with armor and blade—so the Scarlet Princess would battle in sacrifice and with secrets held.
Thus, when the charge was given to preserve the Heart of Karvana—Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom and forget her secret love. Yet, love is not so easily forgotten…
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Historical Romance
(Western)
3rd Edition
Released May 2009
Genieva Bankmans had willfully agreed to the arrangement. She had given her word and she would not dishonor it. But when she saw, for the first time, the man whose advertisement she had answered…she was desperately intimidated. The handsome and commanding Brevan McLean was not what she had expected. He was not the sort of man she had reconciled herself to marrying.
This man, this stranger whose name Genieva now bore, was strong-willed, quick-tempered and expectant of much from his new wife. Brevan McLean did not deny he had married her for very practical reasons only. He merely wanted any woman whose hard work would provide him assistance with the brutal demands of farm life.
But Genieva would learn there were far darker things, grave secrets held unspoken by Brevan McLean concerning his family and his land. Genieva Bankmans McLean was to find herself in the midst of treachery, violence and villainy with her estranged husband deeply entangled in it.
Historical Romance
(Regency)
2nd Edition
Released May 2009
Shackles of Honor
Cassidy Shea’s life was nothing if
not serene. Loving parents and a doting brother provided happiness and
innocent hope in dreaming as life’s experience. Yes, life was blissful
at her beloved home of Terrill.
Still,
for all its beauty and tranquility…ever there was something intangible
and evasive lurking in the shadows. And though Cassidy wasted little worry
on it…still she sensed its existence, looming as a menacing fate bent on
ruin.
And
when one day a dark stranger appeared, Cassidy could no longer ignore the
ominous whispers of the secrets surrounding her. Mason Carlisle, an angry,
unpredictable man materialized…and seemingly with Cassidy's black fate
at his heels.
Instantly Cassidy found herself thrust into a world completely unknown to
her, wandering in a labyrinth of mystery and concealments. Serenity was
vanquished…and with it, her dreams.
Or were
all the secrets so guardedly kept from Cassidy...were they indeed the
cloth, the very flax from which her dreams were spun? From which eternal
bliss would be woven?
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Shackles of Honor
Contemporary Romance Released January 2009
Aspen Falls was happy. Her life was good. Blessed with a wonderful family and a loyal best friend—Aspen did know a measure of contentment.
Still, to Aspen it seemed something was missing—something hovering just beyond her reach—something entirely satisfying that would ensure her happiness. Yet, she couldn’t consciously determine what the “something” was. And so, Aspen sailed through life—not quite perfectly content perhaps—but grateful for her measure of contentment.
Grateful that is, until he appeared—the man in the park—the stranger who jogged passed the bench where Aspen sat during her lunch break each day. As handsome as a dream, and twice as alluring, the man epitomized the absolute stereotypical “real man”—and Aspen’s measure of contentment vanished!
Would Aspen Falls reclaim the comfortable contentment she once knew? Or would the handsome real-man-stranger linger in her mind like a sweet, tricky venom—poisoning all hope of Aspen’s ever finding true happiness with any other man?
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Contemporary Romance Released November 2008
Jacey Whittaker couldn’t remember a time when she hadn’t loved Scott Pendleton—the boy next door. She couldn’t remember a time when Scott hadn’t been in her life—in her heart. Yet, Scott was every other girl’s dream, too. How could Jacey possibly hope to win such a prize—the attention, the affections, the very heart of such a sought after young man? Yet, win him she did! He became the bliss of her youthful heart—at least for a time.
Still, some dreams live fulfilled—and some are lost. Loss changes the very soul of a being. Jacey wondered if her soul would ever rebound. Certainly, she went on—lived a happy life—if not so full and perfectly happy a life as she once lived. Yet, she feared she would never recover—never get over Scott Pendleton—her first love.
Until the day a man walked into her apartment—into her apartment and into her heart. Would this man be the one to heal her broken heart? Would this man be her one true love?
Historical Romance
(Western)
2nd Edition
Released October 2008
Angelina Hunter was seriously minded, and it was a good thing. Her father’s ranch needed a woman who could endure the strenuous work of ranch life. Since her mother’s death, Angelina had been that woman. She had no time for frivolity; no time for a less severe side of life. Not when there was so much to be done—hired hands to feed, a widower father to care for and an often ridiculously lighted-hearted younger sister to worry about. No. Angelina Hunter had no time for the things most young women her age enjoyed.
And yet, Angelina had not always been so hardened. There had been a time when she boasted a fun, flirtatious nature even more delightful than her sister Becca’s—a time when her imagination soared with adventurous, romantic dreams. But that all ended years before at the hand of one man. Her heart turned to stone…safely becoming void of any emotion save impatience and indifference.
Until the day her dreams returned, the day the very maker of her broken heart rode back into her life. As the dust settled from the cattle drive which brought him back, would Angelina’s heart be softened? Would she learn to hope again? Would her long-lost dreams become a blessed reality?
Historical Romance
(Regency)
Released August 2008
A chambermaid in the house of Tremeshton, Faris Shayhan well knew torment, despair and trepidation. To Faris it seemed the future stretched long and desolate before her—bleak and as dark as a lonesome midnight path. Still, the moon oft casts hopeful luminosity to light one’s way. So it was that Lady Maranda Rockrimmon cast hope upon Faris—set Faris upon a different path—a path of happiness, serenity and love.
Thus, Faris abandoned the tainted air of Tremeshton in favor of the amethyst sunsets of
Dressed in black and astride his mighty steed, the brave, heroic and dashing rogue Highwayman of Tanglewood stole Faris’ heart as easily as he stole her kiss. Yet, the Highwayman of Tanglewood was encircled in mystery—mystery as thick and as secretive as time itself. Could Faris truly own the heart of a man so entirely enveloped in twilight shadows and dangerous secrets?
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Historical Romance
(Western)
Released July 2010
Excerpt…
“Cherry glanced at her pa who frowned and slightly shook his head. Still, she couldn’t help herself and she leaned over and looked down the road.
She could see the rider and his horse—a large buckskin stallion. As he rode nearer, she studied his white shirt, black flat-brimmed hat and double-breasted vest. Ever nearer he rode and she fancied his pants were almost the same color as his horse, with silver buttons running down the outer leg. Cherry had seen a similar manner of dress before—on the Mexican vaqueros that often worked for her pa in the fall.
“Cherry,” her pa scolded in a whisper as the stranger neared them.
She straightened and blushed, embarrassed by being as impolite in her staring as the other town folk were in theirs. It seemed everyone had stopped whatever they had been doing to walk out to the street and watch the stranger ride in.
No one spoke—the only sound was that of the breeze, a falcon’s cry overhead and the rhythm of the rider’s horse as it slowed to a trot….”
Historical Romance
(Western)
Released April 2008
For Katie Matthews life held no promise of true happiness. Life on the prairie was filled with hard labor, a brutal father, and the knowledge she would need to marry a man incapable of truly loving a woman. Men didn’t have time to dote on women—so Katie’s father told her. To Katie, it seemed life would forever remain mundane and disappointing—until the day Stover Steele bought her father’s south acreage.
Handsome, rugged and fiercely protective of four orphaned sisters, Stover Steele seemed to have stepped from the pages of some romantic novel. Yet, his heroic character and alluring charm only served to remind Katie of what she would never have—true love and happiness the likes found only in fairytales. Furthermore, evil seemed to lurk in the shadows, threatening Katie’s brightness, hope, and even her life!
Would Katie Matthews fall prey to disappointment, heartache and harm? Or could she win the attentions of the handsome Stover Steele long enough to be rescued?
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Contemporary Romance
Released March 2008
Excerpt…
“It won’t change your life ...” he said, his voice low and rich like a warm drink laced with molasses. “And it sure won’t be the best kiss you’ll ever have,” he added. Her body erupted into goose bumps as his thumb traveled slowly over her lower lip. “But I’ll try to make it worth your time ...”
Contemporary Romance Released February 2008
Sayler Christy knew chances were slim to none that any of her silly little daydreams would ever actually come true—especially any daydreams involving Mr. Booker, the new patient—the handsome, older patient convalescing in her grandfather’s rehabilitation center.
Yet, working as a candy striper at Rawlings Rehab, Sayler couldn’t help but dream of belonging to Mr. Booker—and Mr. Booker stole her heart—perhaps unintentionally—but with very little effort. Gorgeous, older, and entirely unobtainable—Sayler knew Mr. Booker would unknowingly enslave her heart for many years to come—for daydreams were nothing more than a cruel joke inflicted by life. All dreams—daydreams or otherwise—never came true. Did they?
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Historical Romance
(Regency)
Released January 2008
With the sea at its side, the beautiful
Antoine de Bellamont returned from his travels by way of Roanan bearing a tale of such great adventure to hardly be believed. Further, at the center of Antoine’s story loomed a man—the dark Lord of Roanan. Known for his cruel nature, heartlessness, and tendency to violence, the Lord of Roanan had accused Antoine de Bellamont of wrong doing and demanded recompense. Antoine had promised recompense would be paid—with the hand of his youngest daughter in marriage.
Thus, Coquette found herself lost—thrust onto a dark journey of her own. This journey would find her carried away to Roanan Manor—delivered into the hands of the dark and mysterious Lord of Roanan who dominated it.
Historical Romance
(Western)
Released October 2007
Rivers Brighton was a wanderer—having nothing and belonging to no one. Still, by chance, Rivers found herself harboring for a time beneath the roof of the kind-hearted Jolee Gray, and her remarkably attractive, yet ever grumbling brother, Paxton. Jolee, had taken Rivers in, and Rivers had stayed.
Helplessly drawn to Paxton’s alluring presence and unable to escape his astonishing hold over her, however, Rivers knew she was in danger of enduring great heartbreak and pain. Paxton appeared to find Rivers no more interesting than a brief cloudburst. Yet, the man’s spirit seemed to tether some great and devastating storm—a powerful tempest bridled within, waiting for the moment when it could rage full and free, perhaps destroying everything and everyone in its wake—particularly Rivers.
Could Rivers capture Paxton’s attention long enough to make his heart her own? Or would the storm brewing within him destroy her hopes and dreams of belonging to the only man she had ever loved?
Historical Romance
(Western)
2nd Edition
Released July 2007
Youthful beauty, naïve innocence, a romantic imagination thirsting for adventure…an apt description of Vaden Valmont, who would soon find the adventure and mystery she had always longed to experience…in the form of a man.
A somber recluse,
Yet the enigmatic
But there were other life’s lessons
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Historical Romance
(Regency)
Released March 2007
Maria Castillo Holt…the only daughter of a valiant Lord and his Spanish beauty. Following the tragic deaths of her parents, Maria would find herself spirited away by conniving kindred in an endurance of neglect and misery.
However, rescued at the age of thirteen by Brockton Thorton, the son of her father's devoted friend, Lord Richard Thorton, Maria would at last find blessed reprieve. Further, the heir to Lord Thorton's title, Brockton Thorton became from that day forth, ever the absolute center of Maria's very existence. And as the blessed day of her sixteenth birthday dawned, Maria's dreams of owning her heart's desire, seemed to become a blissful reality.
Yet a fiendish plotting intruded, and Maria's hopes of realizing her dreams come true were locked away within dark, impenetrable walls. Would Maria's dreams of life with the handsome and coveted Brockton Thorton die at the hands of a demon strength?
Historical Romance
(Western)
Released January 2007
Fallon Ashby had been intrigued by Trader Donavon since the moment she saw him… heard the rumors about him. The wealthy land-owner, Trader Donavon, was horribly misshapen, or so everyone whispered. Her uncle spoke of him as a mean tyrant. So why had Fallon always felt drawn to this legendary, hooded man? Maybe she simply saw something others did not.
Inwardly, Fallon admitted she had dreamed of this mysterious man for months. Could she be in love with the monstrous Trader Donavon? Was it his dark image that drew her to him? …Fallon made a choice. "I choose to marry you, Mr. Donavon." What would the consequences of her daring decision be?
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Historical Romance
(Western)
Released July 2005
She opened her eyes and beheld, for the first time, the face of Jackson McCall. Ruggedly handsome and her noble rescuer, she knew in that moment, he would forever hold captive her heart, as he then held her life in his protective arms.
Yet, she was a nameless beauty, haunted by wisps of visions form the past. How could she ever hope he would return the passionate, devotional love she secreted for him…when her very existence was a riddle?
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Historical Romance
(Regency)
Released January 2005
An aristocratic birthright and the luxurious comforts of profound wealth did nothing to comfort Fontaine Pratina following the death of her beloved parents. After two years in the guardianship of her mother’s arrogant and selfish sister, Carileena Wetherton, Fontaine’s only moments of joy and peace were found in the company of the loyal servants of Pratina Manor. Only in the kitchens and servant’s quarters of her grand domicile did Fontaine find friendship, laughter and affection.
Always, the life of a wealthy orphan destined to inherit loomed before her—a dark cloud of hopeless, shallow, snobbish people…a life of aristocracy, void of simple joys—and of love. Still, it was her lot—her birthright and she saw no way of escaping it.
One brutal, cold winter’s night a battered stranger appeared at the kitchen servant’s entrance, however, seeking shelter and help. He gave only his first name, Knight…and suddenly, Fontaine found herself experiencing fleeting moments of joy in life. For Knight was handsome, powerful…the very stuff of the legends of days of old. Though a servant’s class was his, he was proud, strong and even his name seemed to portray his persona absolutely. He distracted Fontaine from her dull, hopeless existence.
Yet, there were devilish secrets—strategies cached by her greedy aunt and not even the handsome and powerful Knight could save her from them. Or could he? And if he did—would the truth force Fontaine to forfeit her Knight, her heart’s desire…the man she loved—in order to survive?
Historical Romance
(Western)
Currently Out of Print
As her family abandoned the excitement of the city for the uneventful lifestyle of a small, western town, Brynn Clarkston's worst fears were realized. Stripped of her heart's hopes and dreams, Brynn knew true loneliness. Until an ordinary day revealed a heavenly oasis in the desert . . . Michael McCall. Handsome and irresistibly charming, Michael McCall (the son of legendary horse breeder Jackson McCall) seemed to offer wild distraction and sincere friendship to Brynn. But could Brynn be content with mere friendship when her dreams of Michael involved so much more?