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A Wolfe Among Dragons: Sons of de Wolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"James died in Papa's arms ~ " Penelope de Wolfe from SERPENT Get ready for perhaps the greatest de Wolfe adventure yet.... The sons of William de Wolfe (The Wolfe) are immortal, so they say. Men who are known as ShadowWolfe... DarkWolfe... Nighthawk... are as legendary as their father. The eldest four sons - Scott, Troy, Patrick, and James have always run in a pack...Categorized as:
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WolfeHeart by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to de Wolfe Pack Generations… grandsons of the great William de Wolfe. Meet Markus de Wolfe, Patrick “Atty” de Wolfe’s son… and he is every inch his father’s boy. The grandsons of William de Wolfe all bear the Mark of de Wolfe - a tattoo of the de Wolfe crest somewhere upon their body. It's a badge of honor, of courage, and most of all - of family. The Pack sticks together...Categorized as:
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ShadowWolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratings1272 A.D. Recovering from a great tragedy that had befallen his family, Scott de Wolfe, eldest son of William de Wolfe and Jordan Scott, has become a career knight with no feeling, no compassion. As a premier knight for Henry III, Scott has been tasked with the management of the massive fortress of Castle Canaan after the death of the castle's commander...Categorized as:
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DarkWolfe: Sons of de Wolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFollowing a terrible tragedy that robbed him of his wife, the dark and fiery second son of the Wolfe of the Border finds solace in battle.... Quick to temper, and an aggressive fighter, Troy de Wolfe is at the helm of his father’s army when it subdues a smaller castle south of Kelso. Assuming command, Troy is in the heart of Scots territory and the Scots aren’t happy about it one bit... -
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Lion of War by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe heir to Lioncross Abbey Castle makes his presence known. Like all sons of de Lohr, Curtis de Lohr was born for war. As the firstborn son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, England’s greatest knight during the reign of Richard I, Curtis grew up knowing what was expected of him and he thrived through the pressure...Categorized as:
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The Mountain Dark by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRead the USA Today Bestseller! The Executioner Knights are back, now with one of their own falling in love with a Welsh princess who holds the key to a renewed rebellion. Will love win out over his sense of duty? Kress de Rhydian is a man on a mission... -
Starless by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou met Achilles and Susanna in Book Two of the Executioner Knights series – and sparks flew! Now, read their endearing and touching love story in ‘Starless’! The third Executioner Knight is in for a world of trouble… Achilles de Dere is a stubborn knight prone to fighting - anywhere, anytime. If there is a punch to be thrown, it's usually from Achilles...Categorized as:
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Dark Moon: The Dark Sons Series Book 1 by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMedieval England comes alive in Book one of the exciting new sub-series, THE DARK SONS (part of the de Russe Legacy). 1518 A.D – As the eldest son of the knight who betrayed Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth (Gaston de Russe of THE DARK ONE: DARK KNIGHT), Trenton de Russe bears the dark legacy of men who changed the course of history... -
Serpent by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings1283 A.D. - Edward I is in the midst of his campaign to tame the Welsh, but rising from the chaos is a Welsh knight known as the Serpent. Bhrodi ap Gaerwen de Shera is a warrior of tremendous range and power. Descended from the kings of Anglesey on his mother's side and the earls of Coventry on his father's, Bhrodi is in the unique position of having Welsh royalty and English nobility...Categorized as:
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Lord of Winter by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings1187 A.D. - The call him the Great Defender. As Richard the Lionheart's most powerful general, Sir Juston de Royans is as moody as he is skilled. Reminiscent of the ancient warrior Achilles, Juston fights when it is necessary, instead choosing to command the powerful men beneath him... -
Nunnery Brides: A Medieval Romance Collection by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever judge a bride by her habit... Nothing speaks more strongly of romance than a woman resigned to facing a life a religious servitude suddenly finding herself with a suitor… and a soulmate. Medieval Historical Romance has never been more surprising, intense, or sexy. In this four-book collection, you’ll discover the good, the very bad, and the passionate of knights and their nunnery brides... -
The Iron Knight by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1410 A.D. – Battle-hardened warrior and favored of the king, Sir Lucien de Russe is called the Iron Knight because of his indestructibility in battle. An older knight, Lucien is entering his fortieth year and has seen a good deal in his lifetime...Categorized as:
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Island of Glass by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1333 A.D.The lovely and educated Lady Bella Grace di Witney is what is kindly termed an unmanageable woman. Her uncle, the Earl of Wrexham, has been awarded custody of his niece because her mother can no longer handle the headstrong beauty.Like a coward, the earl abdicates his duties to his most powerful knight, Sir Kenneth St. Héver with the instructions to transform her into a submissive lady...Categorized as:
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Fragments of Grace by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1291 A.D.Keir St. Hever is a powerful garrison commander for Lord Coverdale on the border of the Cumbrian vales. Whilst attending battle, he receives word that his own castle is under attack. Keir returns to Pendragon Castle to discover that his wife and daughter have been murdered, and his young son is missing. So begins Keir’s descent into hell and despair...Categorized as:
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While Angels Slept by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1139 A.D. – When her husband perishes in a skirmish, the Lady Cantia du Bexley Penden is distraught. Her husband was assisting the mighty Viscount Winterton in the battle for the throne between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois, caught, like most men, in a vicious struggle for the rightful ruler of England...Categorized as:
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The Savage Curtain by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe year is 1333 A.D. At the conclusion of the English victory of Halidon Hill, King Edward appoints Stephen of Pembury the Guardian Protector of the newly captured city of Berwick. To cement this victory, he orders Stephen to marry the defeated Scottish commander's daughter, the Lady Joselyn de Velt Seton...Categorized as:
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Dragonblade by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1326 A.D. Tate Crewys de Lara is the son of kings. The illegitimate son of Edward Longshanks, Tate has the qualities of a magnificent king. But fate is cruel, leaving him a mere knight protecting young Edward III during the uncertain days following the horrific murder of Edward II. While gathering allies for the young heir in Northumberland, he meets the Lady Elizabetha “Toby” Cartingdon...Categorized as:
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Walls of Babylon by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1471 A.D. - Ten years after the Battle of Towton, Sir Kenton le Bec (THE LION OF THE NORTH) serves Warwick, "The Kingmaker", as the man's attack dog. There is no fiercer knight in Warwick's arsenal than Kenton le Bec, a powerful and cunning fighter. Kenton has been tasked with securing Babylon Castle, a fortress that secures a road between Lancashire and Yorkshire...Categorized as:
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The Whispering Night by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1197 A.D. Sir Garren le Mon is an agent for Richard the Lion Heart in the political war against his brother, John. Under the command of William Marshall, Chancellor of England, Garren is the king's most trusted and loyal servant...Categorized as:
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The Witch of Black Isle by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo misfits both feel the sting of loneliness.But are their differences too great to overcome? Jennet Ramsey has lost her dearest friend. Not to death, but to marriage. The inseparable girls grew up traveling with Jennet’s mother, the most renowned healer in Scotland. Now alone, Jennet feels adrift with no compass...Categorized as:
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The Wicked Wallflower by Tracy Sumner
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA slow-burn battle of wills leads to love.Their biggest secret? Their infatuation with each other.Independent, impulsive Lady Philippa Darlington guarantees her freedom by playing the role of a wallflower. After two miserable seasons in the ton, she’s vowed to never marry with the help of the most dreaded female enterprise in London—the Duchess Society...Categorized as:
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The Scot: A Forbidden Love Medieval Romance by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe only cares about revenge. Until he meets her. A widow after only one year of marriage, Lady Roysa chooses to run to her sister Idalia, who is wintering at Dromsley Castle, rather than retreat to the property granted to her. What she doesn’t realize is that Idalia and her new husband have a secret—they are part of a rebellion against the king, as is their gruff host at Dromsley Castle... -
The Earl in Winter by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA short tale of love, loss, and redemption you'll not soon forget...It's the winter season of 1746, and the Highlands are snowy. In the village of Calvine, north of Tay Forest, along a road that leads straight into Inverness, the only tavern in town is packed to the rafters with travelers...Categorized as:
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St. Leger by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe next book in The Ghosts of Culloden Moor series in which Highland warriors from that famous 18th century battle are brought back to life in the 21st century and given the chance to find true love...and some long-awaited closure... -
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Yuletide Angels by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt all starts with an invitation. One Maddie Grant is determined to accept.When an invitation to spend the Yule season at Ramsay Castle arrives at the door of the Grant keep, Maddie Grant immediately begins to plan for the journey. But soon, an obstacle emerges, and it comes in the shape of her husband.Alex Grant refuses to take such a risk with his family...Categorized as:
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The Falls of Erith by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here and here. 1305 A.D. Being descended from great, though disgraced family, can be a greater curse than most. As a direct descendant of Simon de Montfort, Lady Gray de Montfort Serroux has lived her life with the axe of shame hanging over her head...Categorized as:
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Silversword by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings1266 A.D. – Chadwick “Chad” de Lohr, son of Daniel de Lohr (SHADOWMOOR) is a hero at the Battle of Evesham. Saving the hostage Henry III from Simon de Montfort, he is riding high on a wave of royal praise at the conclusion of the battle. But that favor with the king his short-lived...Categorized as:
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The Thunder Warrior: The de Shera Brotherhood by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Lords of Thunder trilogy - Book Two May 1258 A.D. - Now, Simon de Montfort is amassing a parliament whereupon King Henry and Simon will all have equal representation. As the politics in this difficult time begin to gain speed, Maximus de Shera, the consummate warrior and middle brother of the de Shera brother trio, has something very unexpected happen to him...Categorized as:
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Vestiges of Valor by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings1170 A.D. - His name is Valor. Sir Valor "Val" de Nerra is one of Henry II's most trusted knights. As the Itinerant Justice in Basingstoke and surrounding villages, Val's word is law. A fair and just man, and a very handsome one, he enjoys a good deal of attention and respect. His life is a prestigious and wealthy one until he faces a decision one day that will change the course of his life... -
The Mercenary by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fake marriage is the last thing he wants...and the one thing he needs.Guy Lavallais never expected to marry. But when a nun overhears him making treasonous overtures to a bishop, she makes a shocking ultimatum: marry her or she'll tell all. And there is plenty to tell... -
Vikings by Emmanuelle de Maupassant, Ashe Barker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDare to enter our world A horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors. A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies. A harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides. Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master... -
Netherworld by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1197 A.D. - Smarting from the loss of his betrothed, Sir Keller de Poyer has learned not to trust women. A bear of a man with a brilliant mind, Keller is socially awkward but an accomplished knight. He is so accomplished in fact that his liege, William Marshal, gifts the man with lands in Wales for his meritorious service...Categorized as:
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Scorpion: Saxon lords of Hage/De Wolfe Pack by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1289 A.D. - Sir Kevin Hage, stinging over the loss of the object of his affections to the Welsh warrior known as the Serpent, drowns himself in warfare in order to forget his heartache. He travels to The Levant to fight the Muslim infidels, transforming himself in the process. He becomes hardened, brutal, and heroic and returns to England a changed man, an English assassin known as the Scorpion...Categorized as:
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The White Lord of Wellesbourne by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1485 A.D. Adam Wellesbourne and his four sons - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - comprise the most feared House in the service of Richard III. Adam’s eldest son, Matthew, has earned such an influential reputation that throughout England he is known as The White Lord of Wellesbourne...Categorized as:
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A Merry Wicked Winter by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Scott comes a heartwarming holiday novella featuring a long-lost Winter sister and the gruff Scot whose heart she heals...With Christmastide approaching, Miss Sybella Clarke is traveling to a country house party being hosted by her newly discovered half brother, Devereaux Winter... -
The Lord's Captive by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Lord Sir Bryce Waryn has dreamed for years about the day when he will finally liberate his home from the Scots who killed his parents and stole his brother’s birthright. Now that day is finally upon him, only his brother has abdicated the title of lord of Bristol Manor to him. Bryce should be celebrating, but something unexpected stands in his way—the sister of the Scot who held Bristol... -
The Chief's Maiden by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Scottish chief. An English maiden. Their forbidden love threatens to destroy them both. The Chief The Scottish king gives Toren Kerr a dangerous but important mission—kill the English Warden. The man’s rumored corruption threatens to destroy the fragile peace along the border, and Toren reluctantly agrees to do his duty... -
Highlander The Dark Dragon by Donna Fletcher
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeather Macinnes is finally safe at home, her two sisters there to offer comfort. She escaped the notorious ghost warriors and thankfully never laid eyes on their leader the Dark Dragon. Her ordeal is done. However, she learns only too soon that her ordeal is far from done...it is just beginning... -
The Blood of a Baron by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA deal with the devil never goes according to plan in this newest novel from USA Today Bestseller K.J. Jackson.Her last hope.With her brother dead and destitution looming, spinster Lady Elania has only one hope left—finding the mysterious box her brother had left her and trading it for the modest fortune that would last her the rest of her days...Categorized as:
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Unending Love by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1234 A.D. - For as long as she can remember, the Lady Adalind de Aston has loved Sir Maddoc du Bois. Being sent away to foster did nothing to cure her of her unending love for Maddoc, a sentiment he did not return. Years later, Adalind returns from fostering as a cultured and beautiful woman...Categorized as:
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A Joyous de Wolfe Christmas: A de Wolfe Sons short story by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe story de Wolfe Pack readers have been asking for! The reunion of Scott and Troy de Wolfe wrapped up in a holiday short story! It's Christmas 1274 A.D., and the House of de Wolfe and their allies are gathering for a wedding, the marriage of James de Wolfe to Lady Rose Hage. But someone is missing...Categorized as:
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The Duke's Bartered Mistress by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe whispers say he’s a demon, but now he owns her…It is vital Lady Georgia Stoughton finds a way to pay her father’s debt, but the cursed man who owns it refuses her money. So when she offers herself in repayment, the devil with the body of an angel calls her bluff…and signs the contract. Now she belongs to him, body and soul, until the last hour of December... -
The Touch of Her Hand by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor more than a decade, while the First War of Scottish Independence rages, fierce warrior Conall MacGregor has dreamed of the revenge he will have against the man who robbed him of his family and home. To this end, he abducts the daughter of his enemy, hoping to force a marriage and reclaim what is rightfully his...Categorized as:
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One Wedding and An Earl by Tracy Sumner
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this sizzling Regency romance by USA Today bestselling author Tracy Sumner, a notorious earl, and an infamous hellion need to face an unforgettable passion.A scarred earl with a big heart—and a big problem.Since his return from war, the Earl of Stanford’s life has been anything but simple... -
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Guardian of Darkness by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings1200 A.D.After decades of warring between the Lairds of Kerr and Prudhoe Castles in Northumbria, a tentative peace is reached. The Lady Carington Kerr is sent to Prudhoe as a hostage to ensure her father’s good behavior, and a more reluctant hostage there never was.Small and dark, with emerald eyes and a luscious figure, she is as gorgeous as she is fiery. Enter Sir Creed de Reyne...Categorized as:
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Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey are wallflowers, bluestockings, merry widows, and debutantes—members of a secret, exclusive Lady’s Club in Berkeley Square! There ladies indulge in daring wagers, learn to fight, read scandalous books, and learn the art of wooing the gentlemen they will bring to their knees…A proper lord. A rebellious lady. A dare that could ruin them both..Categorized as:
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Impeccable by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSociety’s most exclusive invitation...Welcome to the Phoenix Club, where London’s most audacious, disreputable, and intriguing ladies and gentlemen find scandal, redemption, and second chances.Former courtesan and pretend widow Evangeline Renshaw is happy with her reinvented life as a patroness of the Phoenix Club...Categorized as:
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Lady Be Good by Annabelle Anders
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat Can A Viscount and a Maid Possibly Have In Common? …besides stolen kisses, midnight trysts and longing glances from across a crowded room. Ursula Rosemond Waring is a lady’s maid—albeit an educated, opinionated, hard headed and impetuous one. Roman Spencer is heir to an earldom. Sober and responsible, the Viscount Darlington holds honor and duty above all else...Categorized as:
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Fallen: A Medieval Scottish Romance by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA woman running from her past. An outlaw determined to triumph over his. The twisted clan-chief who hunts them both. Redemption and healing wounded hearts in Medieval Scotland.Sister Coira has a secret. She once worked in a brothel and was the favorite plaything of the MacKinnon clan-chief. But since fleeing the hardship of her old life, she has made a new one for herself—as a nun... -
Falling Pomegranate Seeds: The Duty of Daughters by Wendy J. Dunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDońa Beatriz Galindo. Respected scholar. Tutor to royalty. Friend and advisor to Queen Isabel of Castile. Beatriz is an uneasy witness to the Holy War of Queen Isabel and her husband, Ferdinand, King of Aragon. A Holy War seeing the Moors pushed out of territories ruled by them for centuries. The road for women is a hard one...Categorized as:
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