The Raptor Castle Series by Sophia Johnson

Let your imagination soar with sensual tales of love through the ages!HIS GREATEST FEARBrother Ranald of Raptor Castle is a scarred monk in Scotland’s Kelso Abbey. When angered, he causes objects to fly about, turns still waters stormy and causes candles to light with but a look. In the peace of the abbey, he controls his rage and fights his forbidden desires... moreLet your imagination soar with sensual tales of love through the ages!HIS GREATEST FEARBrother Ranald of Raptor Castle is a scarred monk in Scotland’s Kelso Abbey. When angered, he causes objects to fly about, turns still waters stormy and causes candles to light with but a look. In the peace of the abbey, he controls his rage and fights his forbidden desires. But what would he become if forced to return to the secular world?His identical twin dies the day before he is to wed Catalin of Hunter Castle. Refusing to lose the bride’s fortune, the Chief of Raptor Castle arrives at the Abbey with an army and a special dispensation from the Pope. He demands that Ranald will marry Catalin. If he refuses, the Chief will destroy the Abbey and all within.HER TERRIBLE SINCatalin is a stong-willed, passionate lass. The eve before she must wed the long-lost Ranald, she approaches a monk hidden beneath his cowl and cloaked in the darkness of a stormy night. When she seeks to confess her sins, he gently stops her.The next day as she approaches the altar, she sees Ranald’s tonsure. Catalin is terrified of what this monk, forced to become as other men, will do when he learns of her terrible sin. less

RUTHLESSThe Morgan and Gunn Clans feuded longer than anyone can remember until they struck a bargain. Magnus of Clibrick and Feradoch of Kinbrace would foster with each others family.They swear a blood oath to uphold the peace. Once grown, if either man be felled by treachery, the other would seek vengeance for the deed.After Magnus besieges Muriel of Blackbriar castle, she escapes only to be captured a year later... moreRUTHLESSThe Morgan and Gunn Clans feuded longer than anyone can remember until they struck a bargain. Magnus of Clibrick and Feradoch of Kinbrace would foster with each others family.They swear a blood oath to uphold the peace. Once grown, if either man be felled by treachery, the other would seek vengeance for the deed.After Magnus besieges Muriel of Blackbriar castle, she escapes only to be captured a year later.When a tormented Magnus must honor the oath, the Gunns insists he find and hang the woman he loves, Muriele of Blackbriar. less

SURRENDERIn the middle of the night, when Chief Broccin of Raptor finds his daughter Elyne in the bailey atop a splendidly naked and wet Graemme of Clibrick, he declares they will marry.If they do not, Graemme will forfeit part of his secret treasures.Elyne hesitates. It was an easy decision for Graemme. He vows they will wed two months from that day.He arrives on time, but Elyne has fled.Finding her is easy for the determined Scotsman; she has finally met her match... moreSURRENDERIn the middle of the night, when Chief Broccin of Raptor finds his daughter Elyne in the bailey atop a splendidly naked and wet Graemme of Clibrick, he declares they will marry.If they do not, Graemme will forfeit part of his secret treasures.Elyne hesitates. It was an easy decision for Graemme. He vows they will wed two months from that day.He arrives on time, but Elyne has fled.Finding her is easy for the determined Scotsman; she has finally met her match. When she goes head-to-head with Graemme, he checkmates her every move! less