Dumont

Yet William Royce de Severin could not quell the waves of desire threatening to engulf him whenever he looked upon Isabel. Battered by life, she remained unbroken in spirit, making him yearn for the impossible-a life unfettered by his own dark secrets, with her forever by his side! Though recalling nothing of her own identity, Isabel was certain her rescuer, Royce, had been a knight. Every fiber of his being bespoke a chivalry simple seclusion could not hide. And every sinew of his body bestirred a passion that would rouse her to her true self as Royce's heart–sworn lady!

When Gavin MacLeod visited his English friends at Silloth Keep for the Christmas holidays, he is drawn to the intrigue surrounding a woman, a harlot, who arrived without any explanation other than her trade. But in trying to learn her secrets, he begins to fall in love with a young woman who is kind and intelligent and in need of a hero.Elizabeth was sold to a brothel by a greedy husband trying to rid himself of a barren wife. Seeking only a place where she can survive, Elizabeth found sanctuary at Silloth Keep. She never dreams that she might find a new lifeand a new lovewhen a Scottish warrior comes to visit.With the magic of the Christmas holidays around them, will she be strong and brave enough to face her future when Gavin offers her a chance at love?LOVE AT FIRST STEP was previously published by Harlequin Historicals and is now republished by the author via Luckenbooth Press.

Terrified by the rumors and stories about her betrothed's wicked ways, Joanna runs away before their marriage. Willing to face death rather than the Warlock of Wynwydd, she finds a safe haven in Silloth Keep where she seeks sanctuary and plans her escape.Humiliated by Joanna's refusal to take their vows, Braden follows her across England and discovers her hiding place. When faced with her fiery resistance, he's not sure if he wants to woo her or take her by force. While trying to decide, he falls in love with her and begins to hope that she is the bride who can help lift the curse that threatens his family.In spite of her fears, Joanna is drawn to the man she senses beneath the bluster and is confused when Braden begins to treat her more as a valued bride than a recalcitrant runaway. But can Joanna trust the man who was the cause of her misery and give his promises, and love, a chance?THE CLAIMING OF LADY JOANNA was originally published by Harlequin Historicals and is now republished by the author via Luckenbooth Press.