The Blackthorn Trilogy Series by Sophia Johnson

The great Lord Damron is no more than a shadowy, powerful presence in the ruins of Blackthorn Castle. But the compelling gaze of his portrait draws Lydia Hunter to stand before him - and fall through time to become his beloved Lady Brianna.

The Heart Of A Warrior Mereck of Blackthorn has vowed never to love-for he is cursed with baresark blood and it runs hot. But he must take a wife. When he meets Netta of Caer Caldwell, he is willing to spirit her away from her father's violence, even if he refuses to give her his heart. The Soul Of A Lover With her father determined to be rid of her, spirited Netta cannot escape marriage to the heathen Mereck... moreThe Heart Of A Warrior Mereck of Blackthorn has vowed never to love-for he is cursed with baresark blood and it runs hot. But he must take a wife. When he meets Netta of Caer Caldwell, he is willing to spirit her away from her father's violence, even if he refuses to give her his heart. The Soul Of A Lover With her father determined to be rid of her, spirited Netta cannot escape marriage to the heathen Mereck. But she soon learns that he is not the barbarian he believes himself to be-and his kisses fire her blood with a passion she longs to claim. "Has every element of a classic Joanna Lindsey: biting repartee, steamy sexual tension, a bold heroine, a powerful hero. Johnson knows how to spin a tale.an accomplished debut." -Romantic Times (starred review) on Risk Everything "Very intense." -New York Times bestselling author Susan Johnson on Risk Everything less

When Darkness FallsUpon a moonless midnight, his face in shadow, a silent man came riding...Could it be? Is it him, so far from his lands and his people? Meghan can make no mistake, not when her heart cries out his name: Rolf MacDaidh. She had loved him once, in secret—and now the man they called the Lord of Vengeance wanted her.To Rolf, Meghan of Blackthorn is more precious than gold. But he must forget his bygone dreams of her as his bride and remember that she is no more than a captive now... moreWhen Darkness FallsUpon a moonless midnight, his face in shadow, a silent man came riding...Could it be? Is it him, so far from his lands and his people? Meghan can make no mistake, not when her heart cries out his name: Rolf MacDaidh. She had loved him once, in secret—and now the man they called the Lord of Vengeance wanted her.To Rolf, Meghan of Blackthorn is more precious than gold. But he must forget his bygone dreams of her as his bride and remember that she is no more than a captive now. Yet her beauty bewitches him still—and her spirit kindles a passionate desire that cannot be tamed. less