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The Dark Angel by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s not often the House of de Velt sees both tragedy and comedy, but when Medieval hippies come to call on the darkest lord of all, Julian de Velt gets caught up in the Medieval mayhem…But he pays a price.Lista de la Mere is a young woman of beauty, sense, and education. Unfortunately, her mother and her aunt don’t have the same sensibilities... -
WolfeAx: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMagnus de Wolfe, who takes after his Viking forefathers, has his story told in a unique and powerful way. The story of a love nearly lost… but for an angel. Paternal grandson of England's greatest knight, son of the man known as Nighthawk, and grandson on his mother's side of a Norse king, Magnus de Wolfe has the blood of elite and royal warriors flowing through his veins... -
Age of Gods and Mortals by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warlord departing for the Third Crusade, his strong-willed wife… and the knight left behind to protect her. At least, that was the plan. It’s an unconventional, unexpected, and completely unapologetic Medieval romance that will sweep you off your feet!At the beginning of the Third Crusade, the French and English Crusading armies assembled in July 1190 at Vezelay... -
Highland Devotion by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe greatest heroes are soft-spoken. Gregor Ramsay has never seen himself as a hero, but when the lass he fancies falls into the clutches of the Channel of Dubh, he’ll do anything he can to save her. Linet Baird will not be sold across the sea on his watch... -
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The Fallen One by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1332 A.D. As the premier commander for Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, when he commandeered the throne from a young Edward III, Sir Mathias de Reyne is the type of knight that all men aspire to be; fair, powerful, intelligent, and bold. Men on both sides of the Mortimer/Edward lines respect and admire de Reyne for his outstanding character, including Dragonblade himself, Tate de Lara... -
The Black Storm by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA powerful knight who has served two kings becomes a tournament champion, but will a meddlesome woman and a wicked opponent bring him the greatest defeat of his life?Will the lady he loves with his entire being slip through his fingers?Ridge de Reyne (from The Red Fury) served both Henry III and Alexander, King of Scotland, but royal appointments were ultimately not the life he wanted...Categorized as:
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Dark Steel: A Dark Sons novel by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Dark One’s adoptive son, Dane Stoneley, finds his own epic love story in Dark Steel…. 1512 – Dane Stoneley de Russe is a hardcore knight, bred for battle. His father, Gaston de Russe, is called The Dark One, a knight so deadly and legendary that he is more myth than man. Dane has a lot to live up to... -
Kyla by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRead the next in the family saga of the historical Scottish Grant and Ramsay clans. She convinces her brother’s best friend to help her stop a war. But will they provoke one instead? Kyla Grant once believed her sire, the legendary Alexander Grant, was invincible, but his brush with death changed her mind... -
BattleWolfe: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA super-star knight with a de Wolfe pedigree… and the Scottish rose who saves his life.In the turbulent lands of the English/Scottish border, their love wasn't meant to last.... but no one loves as strongly as a de Wolfe... -
Highland Avenger by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDuty drove him to possess her, but love will drive him to his knees. Eight years ago, savage Scots invaded Eve Decres’s home, murdering her family and plunging her into a nightmare. As sole heir to a strategically located castle on the border between Scotland and England, Eve became a prize to be wedded and bedded, and she fled into hiding...Categorized as:
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The Dark Conqueror by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTitan Medieval Houses go head to head in this sweeping and poignant Medieval Romance!When the House of de Lohr (Rise of the Defender) and the House of de Velt (The Dark Lord) come together through their children, anything can happen—and anything does!Cassian de Velt came to foster with Christopher de Lohr at a young age... -
The Scot's Quest by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDyna Grant is the fiercest lass in the Highlands, but she has one weakness: her grandsire, the renowned Alexander Grant. So when the English threaten his life—again—she volunteers to escort him to safety, even if she has to accept the company of Derric Corbett to do so. A warrior who moves from place to place, battle to battle, Derric never thought he would marry... -
Highland Brawn by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHeroes are made, not born. From the moment he first sees Sela Seton, Connor Grant is drawn to the woman known as the Ice Queen. Although his cousins assume she’s as guilty as the men she serves, the unscrupulous smugglers of the Channel of Dubh, Connor is convinced she’s being coerced. His mother was abused and controlled, and he suspects the same is true of Sela... -
Outlaw King by Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s the weapon intended to destroy him. He’s the key to her freedom. Dark days have come to medieval Scotland, and fierce warrior Robert the Bruce would do anything to release his country from English rule—and not just because he’s the rightful heir to the Scottish throne... -
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Highland Yuletide Magic by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPaddy the Pony brings Yuletide Magic to Muir Castle in this heartwarming novella. When Moray Allen is left in charge of Muir Castle the fortnight before Yule, he doesn't anticipate any excitement. The excitement is all down south, where the Grant and Ramsay cousins are embroiled in their final battle with the Channel of Dubh, smugglers who trade in human cargo...Categorized as:
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Highland Lies by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA lass who cannot speak. A warrior who cannot fight. Can they restore peace to each other? Rose MacDole cannot speak, and her mother ensures the world sees her as a deaf, daft girl incapable of communication. Completely under the cruel woman’s control, her only escape is to roam the cliffs outside of her castle, looking down at the turbulent, seething water and dreaming of a different life...Categorized as:
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Highland Fortitude by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo others, he’s a misfit. To her, he’s a hero. Daniel Drummond fears no lass will want a one-handed warrior, but when he meets the bonny and spirited Constance at Sona Abbey, he dares to wonder if they could have a future together. The beautiful novice has a secret, however, and her reticence makes him fear she sees him as less than a man...Categorized as:
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Highland Retribution by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey stole everything from her, including her dignity. With his help, she'll get it back. Braden Grant is haunted by the death of his friend Ronan, who took his own life. No one knows why the warrior resorted to such desperate measures, but Braden blames himself...Categorized as:
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Highland Resilience by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe vows to find her sister. She helps him find himself. The only son of Logan Ramsay, the man known to all as the Beast of the Highlands, Gavin Ramsay feels a powerful need to prove himself. His sire thinks he’s incapable of leading a mission on his own, but when a young lass goes missing from the clan, Gavin vows to find her...Categorized as:
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A Hellish Highlander by Hildie McQueen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen a warrior's fiercest battle is between his heart and his oath! Warrior Kieran Ross, the youngest son of Laird Ross, is intent on finding his father's killer and exacting revenge, even if it means losing his own life. While tracking his enemy, an unexpected encounter with a familiar face could ruin all his plans...Categorized as:
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Loki's Christmas Story by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Christmas Novella set in Medieval Scotland.Destiny brings him and his son to Ayr before the holiday. There they’ll discover the true meaning of Christmas.Loki Grant has never been happier. The winter solstice is almost upon Castle Curanta, his wife is carrying their second babe, his sons are a constant joy, and his new clan is slowly but surely growing... -
Highland Abduction by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDecades of secrets stand between them. Can their doomed love be saved? David Drummond could not be more satisfied with life. He’s betrothed to the woman he loves, heir to his mother’s lairdship, and his family is both loving and supportive. But a strange attack on his betrothed shakes the foundation of everything he holds dear...Categorized as:
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Wrath of the Picts by Steven A. McKay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPrincess Catia has gone missing and once again it falls to the legendary druid, Bellicus, to find her. Was the child taken by force, or did she go willingly with the Pictish warrior-woman, Aife?Their trail leads far north to the windswept fortress of Dunnottar, so the druid must journey there with his companions, Duro, Eburus, and the fearsome wardog, Cai... -
The Brightest Star in the Highlands: Jennie and Aedan by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJennie Grant has always wished to be a healer, but when her clan becomes involved in the violence that has broken out across the Highlands, it shakes her belief in herself. She no longer knows if she can work in a trade where life and death exist in such a fine balance... -
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A de Russe Christmas Miracle by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to a very special de Russe Christmas, on a night when an angel walks the earth... Join the House of de Russe for a special reunion at Christmastime - Gaston and Remington, and all of their children gather at Deverill Castle for what they believe to be Gaston's last Christmas... -
The Gift of Black Isle by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTruth can be the most difficult gift to acceptRiley Cameron has watched her beloved cousins and finally her sister all find their Happily Ever Afters with the men of Clan Matheson. Now all the Matheson brothers are taken, and Riley stands alone. She's beginning to think she might never find someone to love... -
Abducted Brides by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a knight’s lady is taken, the beast in him comes alive. Welcome to the ABDUCTED BRIDES collection, FIVE FULL-LENGTH Medieval Romance novels with over a thousand pages of Medieval greatness, all by USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque. In days of old, men were ruthless and women were fiery... -
Saving Her Highland Traitor by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe wanted a new beginning. Not love or a life with a man about to be executed three hundred years in the past.Twenty-first century tour guide Mila Carthson and her godson Robbie are excited to launch their first tour of the season in their brand new minibus. They made it through a horrific year of him being bullied and three deaths in the family. Now it’s spring and time for new beginnings... -
A Scot to Have and to Hold by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes the best revenge is to thrive…When Ross MacDougall, fearless warrior, frequenter of brothels, and seducer of other men’s wives, receives word that the Lord of Argyll wishes to reward him for their latest campaign, he’s skeptical. His liege’s gifts are often dubious blessings. Oftentimes, more like curses. Turns out he’s right to be leery...Categorized as:
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The Ghost by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile searching for his son, he finds something he never expected: a woman to love.If only she didn’t hate him...Clan MacCoinnich is the only family Magnus de Gray has ever known. But when a message catches up with him five years too late, he discovers he has more family than he thought. He has a son. But the dear lady who gave him this gift died while bringing the wee one into the world...Categorized as:
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The Dark Lord's First Christmas by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYour favorite blood-and-guts battle lord returns for a short holiday tale! Jax de Velt is the knight they call The Dark Lord. After years of barbaric conquest across England, Scotland, Wales, and France, he finds himself six months into a marriage with a woman he has learned to love... -
The Renegade by Lily Baldwin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world sees Lady Elora Brodie as a rigid, controlling noblewoman, but inside her beats a passionate and rebellious heart. Determined to protect her independence, she will do anything to avoid marriage to her insistent neighbor—and every other man for that matter...Categorized as:
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Scot to the Touch by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSix brothers started this mess, and now there’s only one man left standing...Categorized as:
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A Harlot at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe trusted the wrong man... Lady Emelie Dunbar has made the gravest error an unmarried lady-in-waiting can make. The man she believes will be a bridegroom who loves, honors, and cherishes her turns out to be a duplicitous lover. Left with few choices, Emelie struggles to make a decision that will protect not only her reputation but her younger sister Blythe’s... -
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Heart of Iron by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsScotland at the beginning of the 14th century is not a peaceful place. Ross Kildare and his depleted army are headed home after months away, fighting the English, gaining no ground. In their travels, they come upon a scene of unspeakable horror, which pierces the hearts of even these hardened and battle-weary warriors... -
Ian: A Scottish Outlaw by Lily Baldwin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings★★★★★ “This book will hold your attention hostage until the very end.”★★★★★ “This book continues the tales of The Saints as Ian and Jo take off on adventures to find true love, trust, and treasure. You’re going to love this story!”★★★★★ “Danger, action, treachery, loyalty and love are steadfast in this story... -
Highlander Smitten by Rebecca Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPulled back in time to witness the real aftermath of her horrible dream, Fiona must navigate the uncertain waters of the Scottish Highlands while fighting her growing attraction for the man she knows is a killer...Categorized as:
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Heart of Fire by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeggie Hope thinks herself quite clever, though she’s never once stepped foot outside her home, Muirfield Hall. She is, in fact, no match for the intoxicating charms of Gabriel Jamison, her own betrothed.She cannot ever wed him, of course. Aside from being clever, she is also afflicted with a curse that says that any man who seeks her hand will meet death before he weds her, unless there is love... -
A Rake at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a lady-in-waiting resist the pressure to marry a stranger? Cairstine Grant has spent two years carefully cultivating a reputation at court that is sure to drive away any potential suitor. Traumatized from an attack as a young woman, Cairstine is bound and determined never to marry and never to be subjected to a man's control. She'd rather become a nun than a wife...Categorized as:
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The Fox by Hildie McQueen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHiding under the calm and proper façade is a fierce warrior and protector.It is dislike at first sight between Caelan Ross and Glynis Macneil. She thinks him too stuffy and English-acting, and he thinks her too wild and without regard for propriety. The attraction that simmers beneath the surface is maddening to both of them...Categorized as:
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A Fierce Archer by Hildie McQueen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat if the person you love, is the one you may never trust? Ewan Ross is adrift. Without a true home or drive, he finds his purpose in avenging the attack on a woman he is drawn to. Elated that she allows him into her very small circle of trusted people, Ewan soon falls in love. And then, one misstep ruins everything... -
The Eagle by Hildie McQueen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWill their love survive the test of time and distance?After living under his tyrannical father’s shadow and then in support of his laird brother, Stuart Ross is ready to forge a path of his own. When he falls in love with a servant girl, he proposes and vows to return to marry her...Categorized as:
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Highlander Avenged by Rebecca Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen she wakes up in the MacClaren Keep, hundreds of years in the past, Bethany not only finds what she was searching for but becomes embroiled in an ancient curse and brand-new feud. Bethany’s search for her sister Delilah leads her to the ancient MacClaren Keep. When she falls asleep in the ruins, the last thing she expects is to awake in the past with her sister standing over her... -
Artair's Temptress: A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Stella Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe travels back in time with a handsome highlander, facing the dangerous unknown of the past...and a growing desire...Diana Hartford has long denied the magical time traveling ability she's inherited from her parents. But when her aunt implores her to guide a fourteenth century highlander back to his time, she is forced to use the ability she has always denied...Categorized as:
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Latharn's Destiny by Stella Knight
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe travels back in time for vengeance, but finds passion with a dashing highlander...Evelyn O'Brolchan was born in the fourteenth century to a time traveling mother, but has lived her life in the present after a family tragedy forced her mother to return. Torn between the present and past, she travels back in time, determined to right the wrong done to her parents... -
The Banished Highlander: A Scottish Historical Romance by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForbidden passion. Buried secrets. A love like no other. Ruari Cameron considers himself a failure. His brother, Aedan, became chieftain of the Camerons upon their sire’s death, but Ruari was too young to serve as his second. Now, at eight and twenty summers, he still has no defined position within the clan... -
The Wildcat by Hildie McQueen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe could marry the nice local farmer, or dare she get swept away by an intimidating warrior who is very much out of reach?Gideon Ross, the youngest brother to the heroic Lion, laird to the most powerful clan finally faces his destiny and it is not at all what he would have ever expected... -
His Highland Pledge by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOld enough to love, too young to wed... Sixteen year old Magnus Sinclair did not realize when he stumbled upon thirteen year old Deirdre Fraser he was meeting his soulmate. Three years of meeting at Highland Gatherings and Royal Hunts, along with countless letters, build an unbreakable love between Magnus and Deirdre, and they secretly pledge themselves in a handfast...Categorized as:
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Wager with a Warrior by Emma Prince
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen love collides with duty, only the bold will survive...Gregor "the Black" MacLeod is on a mission. He has been tasked with raising an army to oust the Pretender King who usurped Scotland's throne. But when he is met with naught but refusals, he must turn to his only asset—his brute strength... -
The Bard by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fiercer the battle, the sweeter the spoils Sutherland MacCoinnich flirts his way into the hardest hearts and most forbidden beds. He’s such a charmer, even the lasses that he loves then leaves behind never hold any ill will against him. All the ladies adore him. All except one. As lovely as she is infuriating, the daughter of Chieftain Greyloch barely gives him a passing glance...Categorized as:
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