Madeleine Sheffield is on the run from her nefarious uncle. She has no intention of being married off to some old lecher, even if it would save the family name and fortune. She's hiding out, masquerading as a lady's companion to the Dowager Duchess of Hawthorne when she meets her employer's grandson, the present Duke of Hawthorne. She remembers Dominic from their lone meeting at a London ball many months ago and hopes he doesn't see through her awful disguise. Or, dare she hope the smoldering looks he's giving her suggest he'd be willing to lend her his powerful arms and name as protection?

When a Highlands' castle is besieged by Scottish armies loyal to the English crown, the call to war is answered by many advocates of Scots' freedom. Austin Merrick, a skilled and respected lieutenant of his father's army rises to the challenge, as does Fiona Rose and her ragtag group of soldiers, what remains of the Roses, the Merricks' longtime enemy in the north.Austin scoffs at Fiona's presence on the battlefield, deeming it inappropriate for a woman to fight, while proud Fiona challenges his prejudice and proves her worth in combat. However, in the chaos of battle, both Austin and Fiona are captured and find themselves imprisoned together, intensifying the conflict between them at the same time flames of desire are kindled. The pair escapes, embarking on a journey through the harsh Scottish Highlands, forced to rely on each other for survival.Though possessed of a warrior's spirit, Fiona knows that same strength acts as a shield, protecting her from the vulnerability of emotional entanglements. Matters of the heart are a potential source of weakness, which she, more than most, cannot afford to entertain. Likewise, Austin grapples with conflicting loyalties between his duty to his father and kin and his growing feelings for Fiona, an enemy to the Merricks. Despite Austin and Fiona's mutual reluctance to surrender to longing, neither proves to be stronger than their desire.Will they sacrifice love for the sake of clan loyalty, or will they defy the odds and challenge fate to forge a new future for themselves?

Ada Moncriefe cannot stand by while her betrothed cruelly executes prisoners. She makes a daring plan to free the Scots warriors in the dungeon, only asking that the brave leader take her with him when they escape. Things go horribly wrong, and Ada pays a dear price for her sacrifice. Broken and scarred afterward, she lives a ghost-like existence, having no idea what her future holds.Jamie MacKenna is haunted by the fact that he was prevented from returning to save his men-at-arms and the lass who'd freed them. With greater fervor, he thrusts himself into the war for Scottish freedom alongside the valiant warrior, William Wallace. More than a year later, he stumbles upon Ada Moncriefe in the Scottish Highlands. His guilt induces him to offer her marriage, and despite the tormenting passion that rages between them, he vows never to love her. Soon though, Ada begins to yearn for something more with her hardened warrior husband.As the sun sets on William Wallace's fight for Scottish independence, Ada and Jamie must both learn to forgive and to open themselves to love.

The Earl of Lindsey, Zachary Benedict, reads his father's will and bristles at a sizable bequeath to one Emma Ainsley. Confused as to why his very proper father would be leaving monies to a woman, he seeks her out, finding her to be only a chambermaid in a traveler's inn, and with a child. Assuming the child is his father's by-blow, Zach knows well his duty and insists the child be raised as his father would have wanted. If only he weren't so completely fascinated by his sire's former mistress.But things are not as they seem. Emma resents the earl's very authoritarian manner as he tries to dictate her life now, and she wishes to God he would stop kissing her so temptingly. She wants nothing to do with him or his father's bequest, but Zachary Benedict cannot get her out of his mind, so he's surely not about to let her out of his life.

Anice Lindsay is a novice at Jardine abbey, whose true calling seems to be getting into trouble. Gregor Kincaid, known as The Fist of Scotland, is a fierce warrior and noble companion to William Wallace.Gravely wounded and separated from his army, Gregor stumbles upon the exquisite Anice, locked outside of the nunnery in the midst of one of her regular punishments. His decision to save her has more to do with her beguiling blue eyes than his need of assistance.Anice is only too happy to escape the discontent of Jardine. When the braw chief of the Kincaids rescues her and then promptly collapses from his wounds, she doesn't think twice about secreting and nursing him until his army comes to collect him.En route to Stonehaven, the Kincaid fortress by the sea, Gregor struggles mightily against his growing desire for Anice while she innocently and happily surrenders to his kisses. Once safely arrived at Stonehaven, Anice learns the reason behind his resistance: he is betrothed to a woman of an enemy highland family, and the wedding must take place to put an end to years of violence.Highland intrigue blooms in the background of the great war for Scottish freedom. Setting aside his feelings for Anice in favor of peace in the Highlands, can Gregor live with his choice to put Anice out of his reach, out of his arms, and out of his heart?

A ruthless knight, a fearless bride—destiny forces them together, but can love conquer their icy hearts?With the laird of the MacQueens on his deathbed, Robert Bruce sends Torsten de Graham to secure the MacQueen keep, Lochlan Hall, and to wed the headstrong daughter of the dying man to bring the stronghold into Scots' favor. Married already to honor and duty, Torsten, known for his ruthless and unyielding nature, heeds the king's command, but he'd sooner face English captivity than marry a woman infamous as the 'Killer of Men,' accused of dispatching three prior suitors. Expecting a man-eating battle-ax, Torsten is unprepared for—and not at all impervious to—Raina MacQueen's delicate beauty and mesmerizing blue eyes.Against threats to the people under her care, Raina MacQueen is compelled to wed the man who so effortlessly breached Lochlan's walls. Though she fears little, the icy ruthlessness in Torsten de Graham's eyes chills her to the bone. It's clear he holds her in contempt, believing all the sordid rumors that she'd dispatched three husbands-to-be already. She finds some solace in his apparent desire for a distant and superficial union, actively ensuring it remains so by steadfastly asserting her independence, alternately dismissing him and seeking to repel him.And yet, an undeniable attraction and a threat to Raina's life will drive them into each other's arms. Amidst rising danger and unexpected revelations, Raina begins to wonder if Torsten de Graham might be the only person she can trust.

On the run from the horrid man to whom her father has betrothed her, Maggie Bryce is caught in a wild winter storm, forced to take refuge in a highland cave.Iain McEwen and his men are chasing the scourge of the Highlands known only as Alpin, infamous for the horrific crimes he's visited upon Caithness, when they stumble upon a near frozen body in a cave on the side of a hill. He's shocked to discover it's a woman, and a bonny one at that.It's only a few days trapped in the caves, but Iain and Maggie are swiftly and eagerly drawn to each other. But her betrothed finds her when the storm clears, and Iain has no choice but to let her go.The months that pass until Iain sees Maggie again are not kind to either of them. When he does finds her, she is so very different from the cheery enchantress he'd met in the caves during that fateful storm. Iain vows never to fail Maggie again and is determined to convince her that she can trust both him and his love.

All In Love Is FairAll her life, Anna Beverley has loved books and hideous hats and Leyton March. She'd love to have Leyton see her as someone other than only the younger sister of his best friend. When he returns from Wellington's side, she hopes this is the beginning of their forever together.While Leyton is clearly captivated by an all-grown-up Anna, he's quickly warned off by her brother, who doesn't want Anna to be simply another of Leyton's quickly discarded conquests. Leyton now must avoid and resist the allure of Anna, but she's got a few ideas to make him fall in love with her.

Trevor Wentworth, the Earl of Leven, returns from Wellington's side to learn his father left the estate near bankrupt. With little choice but to marry money, he settles on the cold and aloof Sabrina Kent. But it is her sister, Nicole, who wins his heart. Yet one stolen and wonderful kiss is not enough to make him forget his duty to all the people depending on Sabrina's inheritance to put the estate to rights.Nicole is head-over-heels for Trevor, but that won't allow her to be disloyal to her sister—until Sabrina begs her to intercede and try to talk Trevor out of the marriage. Nicole reluctantly agrees and when they are caught in a compromising position, it's Nicole whom Trevor is forced to marry.Thinking Nicole has betrayed him to aid her sister, he wants nothing to do with her and abandons his new bride at his rarely-used country house. When he finally returns to claim his young wife, will it be too late?

What happens when an artless little country miss meets an infamous rake from London? Folklore tells Isabelle Covington that the circumstance of their meeting means this man will be her mate. Christian Noble, the Earl of Somersby, presumes nothing more than a dalliance while visiting in the country. But something funny happened in the little hamlet of Sudbury and the earl finds himself beginning to believe what Isabelle and her legends are telling him... that this must be love.

Isla Gordon has neither time nor interest in any man, until she meets James Cameron.James Cameron didn't know he was looking for love, until he meets Isla Gordon.

Scotland, 1304Isla Gordon is living a not-so-charmed life near Wolvesley Castle, barely scraping by while her father lay dying. When she is called to the manorial court to answer false charges of 'lying with a man', she expects to be confronted by the kindly Earl Cameron, hoping to have the ridiculous claim dismissed. Instead, she faces the earl's son, James Cameron, who confounds her and intrigues her at the same time.James Cameron is instantly captivated by the very alluring Isla Gordon, but the lass repeatedly rebuffs his overtures, wanting nothing to do with any man. His offer of a position inside the keep is looked upon with suspicion, and her skepticism is only heightened by his seeming inability to NOT kiss her whenever they meet.Isla is quite sure that no man has anything worthwhile to offer her, but James is determined to prove her wrong.

For 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. He has no idea that the stubborn lass will turn his world upside-down, and that he will be the one held captive.Half-English Tess Munro has no plans to shame her father and people by wedding MacGregor the Murderer. Despite her tremendous fear and a regrettable liking of his kisses, she staunchly refuses to wed him. She tries often to escape, both Conall and the hateful people of Inesfree, who leave no question about their absolute distrust and dislike of the Munro prisoner.Soon, Conall's reasons for stealing Tess grow more distant, and Tess's desire to flee begins to fade, but a threat greater than their own pride will challenge the very fragile existence of their growing desire for each other.Conall MacGregor has conquered many enemies, but can he win the heart of one stubborn lass?