The ChristKeepers Series by Grace Walton

Determined to support his clan without compromising his new found faith, Titus the Norseman becomes the premier mercenary knight of Medieval Scotland. The world weary warrior has never backed down from a just fight. Providing sufficient coin for the clan seems finally within his grasp. Until, in a collision between his honor and his purse, he is forced to rescue the English King's baseborn daughter at a bear baiting... moreDetermined to support his clan without compromising his new found faith, Titus the Norseman becomes the premier mercenary knight of Medieval Scotland. The world weary warrior has never backed down from a just fight. Providing sufficient coin for the clan seems finally within his grasp. Until, in a collision between his honor and his purse, he is forced to rescue the English King's baseborn daughter at a bear baiting. Burdened by the sins of his profligate past, Titus feels compelled to protect the young innocent girl. The convent raised Mercy is eager to finally meet her royal father. She yearns to earn his love. Mercy is convinced her stark and lonely life can change. There will indeed be dramatic changes in her life, just not the ones she anticipates. Titus needs a wife. His ideal spouse would be a plain and practical woman. Whimsical Mercy is neither. Courtly Love is still a novel concept in Eleventh Century England, but Mercy embraces it fully. The famous Scottish knight becomes the focus of her regard. He categorically rejects any idea of romantic love, especially the ridiculous Courtly Love. Opposites in every way Titus and Mercy navigate court intrigue, blood feuds, church assassins, life altering revelations, and annulled marriage vows. Titus the Norseman has never been defeated in a tournament. He has won every challenge issued. Now against almost insurmountable odds, somehow with God's help he must find a way to win 'Mercy's Heart'. ‘Mercy’s Heart ‘is the first novel in a new Medieval Inspirational Romance series, 'The ChristKeepers' less

Battle weary Medieval Scottish Laird Ian MacAllister is adept at every skill needed for murder and mayhem. A fierce warrior he’s won more tournaments than any other knight in Christendom. As a Crusader he brought back treasure untold from the Holy Lands. As an epic sinner he’d wooed and won the hearts and bodies of many a fair maid. His exploits are the stuff of troubadours’ heroic songs. Now as a new Christian he only seeks blessed peace. Peace, forgiveness, and a quiet simple life... moreBattle weary Medieval Scottish Laird Ian MacAllister is adept at every skill needed for murder and mayhem. A fierce warrior he’s won more tournaments than any other knight in Christendom. As a Crusader he brought back treasure untold from the Holy Lands. As an epic sinner he’d wooed and won the hearts and bodies of many a fair maid. His exploits are the stuff of troubadours’ heroic songs. Now as a new Christian he only seeks blessed peace. Peace, forgiveness, and a quiet simple life. All of which seem just out of his grasp. Faith of Sulksbury is the innocent baseborn daughter of a rich Abbot. Her life has been spent seeking to heal the wounds of others while she suffers her own hurts in silence. Scorned for her low birth, poor circumstances, and accused of sorcery she struggles to make her lonely way in the world. But she has one thing Ian wants. His son. Kidnapped as a baby and given to Faith, Pax is the heir to the vast estate of Clan MacAllister. The lad is all she has. Pax is all Ian wants. The Laird and the lowly village maiden are set against each other as soon as they meet. Neither their common love for the child nor their deepening attraction to each other can ever span the deep chasm between them. Both of them are broken. Both of them are more than they seem. Both of them have secrets. Both of them need ‘Faith’s Keys’. Battle weary Medieval Scottish laird Ian MacAllister is adept at every skill needed for murder and mayhem. A fierce warrior he’s won more tournaments than any other knight in Christendom. As a Crusader he brought back treasure untold from the Holy Lands. As an epic sinner he’d wooed and won the hearts and bodies of many a fair maid. His exploits are the stuff of troubadours’ heroic songs. Now as a new Christian he only seeks blessed peace. Peace, forgiveness, and a quiet simple life. All of which seem just out of his grasp. Faith of Sulksbury is the innocent baseborn daughter of a rich Abbot. Her life has been spent seeking to heal the wounds of others while she suffers her own hurts in silence. Scorned for her low birth, poor circumstances, and accused of sorcery she struggles to make her lonely way in the world. But she has one thing Ian wants. His son. Kidnapped as a baby and given to Faith, Pax is the heir to the vast estate of Clan MacAllister. The lad is all she has. Pax is all Ian wants. The Laird and the lowly village maiden are set against each other as soon as they meet. Neither their common love for the child nor their deepening attraction to each other can ever span the deep chasm between them. Both of them are broken. Both of them are more than they seem. Both of them have secrets. Both of them need ‘Faith’s Keys’. less

Magpie's Masque- Book Three of Grace Walton's Bestselling Medieval Inspirational Romance series, The ChristKeepers. Magpie has no name, no family, and no wealth. She has only her faith in God and her love for the most unsuitable man in Christendom. Plucked from the Thames by the famed Titus the Norseman, Magpie's life was saved. She was content serving as his squire, masquerading as a lad. Until she met Rafe Wulfsson- the King's Own Privateer. He alone recognized her true femininity... moreMagpie's Masque- Book Three of Grace Walton's Bestselling Medieval Inspirational Romance series, The ChristKeepers. Magpie has no name, no family, and no wealth. She has only her faith in God and her love for the most unsuitable man in Christendom. Plucked from the Thames by the famed Titus the Norseman, Magpie's life was saved. She was content serving as his squire, masquerading as a lad. Until she met Rafe Wulfsson- the King's Own Privateer. He alone recognized her true femininity. Rafe, brother to Titus, is an infamous scoundrel and rake. His scandals and arrogance are legend. He honors no man and bows to no God. He makes Magpie his cabin boy. The arrangement suits them both until she grows into the promise of her stunning beauty. Together they will challenge the King, escape from the Tower of London, overcome the schemes of an aristocratic madman, work to reclaim Rafe's rightful inheritance, navigate through a maze of mistaken vows, and face a hangman's gallows. Can there ever be true redemption for one such as Rafe? Can there ever be honest love between them? They'll only discover the truth if he can just get her to remove- Magpie's Masque. less