Destined (James)

WE ARE OUR FUTUREAlyssa asked Jerrik to marry her when she was eight-years-old. When he finally makes good on his promise to return when she's old enough to wed, nothing could prepare her for what becoming his queen truly means.Jerrik is haunted by a tortured past, and has done everything he can to avoid any ties to his parents' mistakes. Life has other plans, and against his wishes, he agrees to assume the cursed throne that has taken the lives of his loved ones. Now a king, he must wed, and the only real choice is his best friend's sister - the girl who has loved him since she was a child.His bride has grown into a beautiful, tempting woman, and Jerrik succumbs willingly to her charms. But lies and betrayal surround them at every turn, and while she holds true, he makes the ultimate mistake, almost ruining an incandescent love. Michele James lives in a southern California beach town with her understanding husband, two lazy house cats, and two crazy cattle dogs. She is the proud mother of two fully functional adults, and is Oma to the world's most adorable grandson.A mostly retired veterinarian technician, she enjoys reading everything from cereal boxes to serious tomes, watching movies without commercials, cooking, gardening, walks on the beach (especially in winter), and practicing yoga. In a fantasy world where kings rule, and traditions dictate how princes and princesses are mated, meet the men and women who defy the rules and will do anything to be with the one they love above all others.

CLOSING THE CIRCLEAs with all the women in her line, Alina leads with her heart, but she never forgets the lessons of her heritage. Believing she's finally found a man worthy of her love, she's shattered when he betrays her.But the tides change quickly and fate begins to shift to her side.The second son of a laird, Roark is forced to live with a more powerful laird to help his family's fortune. He grows up believing the stories he's told, and accepts his role in a devious plot.He never expected to fall for his prisoner, and wouldn't have believed everything he'd been told was a lie. But the princess with a spirit wilder than the wind sweeps him away with her ferocity and her truths.On the run and hoping for a miracle, two souls destined to be together must find a way to break the curse threatening their lives. Michele James lives in a southern California beach town with her understanding husband, two lazy house cats, and two crazy cattle dogs. She is the proud mother of two fully functional adults, and is Oma to the world's most adorable grandson.A mostly retired veterinarian technician, she enjoys reading everything from cereal boxes to serious tomes, watching movies without commercials, cooking, gardening, walks on the beach (especially in winter), and practicing yoga. In a fantasy world where kings rule, and traditions dictate how princes and princesses are mated, meet the men and women who defy the rules and will do anything to be with the one they love above all others.

A STANDALONE NOVEL A BATTLE OF HEARTSBastard son of a king, Aleksandr has scrimped and saved to attend the races at King Asad's City by the Sea. Nothing will stop Aleksi from returning home with a string of fine horses, a sizable purse of gold, and an easy tempered wife who will bear his children. What he finds is a spitting tigress with unparalleled beauty, a will of iron, and a mare she assures him will beat his stallion. She's also the king's pampered, spoiled daughter and is off limits. But that doesn't seem to matter when passion burns so hot propriety is ignored and all the rules are broken.