The Captive Heart Releases October 1, 2016! Free Extended Preview. Proper English governess Eleanor Morgan flees to the colonies to escape the wrath of a brute of an employer. When the Charles Town family she’s to work for never arrives to collect her from the dock, she is forced to settle for the only reputable choice remaining to her—marriage to a man she’s never met. Trapper and tracker Samuel Heath is a hardened survivor used to getting his own way by brain or by brawn, and he’s determined to find a mother for his young daughter. But finding a wife proves to be impossible. No upstanding woman wants to marry a murderer.

A warrior born and raised, Helena of Rivenloch is desperate to save her youngest sister from a fate worse than death - marriage. After trying and failing to murder the groom, she does the next best thing. She takes his right-hand knight, the dashing Colin du Luc, as her hostage.

The wild American wilderness is no place for an elegant English governess On the run from a brute of an aristocratic employer, Eleanor Morgan escapes from England to America, the land of the free, for the opportunity to serve an upstanding Charles Town family. But freedom is hard to come by as an indentured servant, and downright impossible when she’s forced to agree to an even harsher contract—marriage to a man she’s never met. Backwoodsman Samuel Heath doesn’t care what others think of him—but his young daughter’s upbringing matters very much. The life of a trapper in the Carolina backcountry is no life for a small girl, but neither is abandoning his child to another family. He decides it’s time to marry again, but that proves to be an impossible task. Who wants to wed a murderer? Both Samuel and Eleanor are survivors, facing down the threat of war, betrayal, and divided loyalties that could cost them everything, but this time they must face their biggest challenge ever . . .Love.

After working late one night, Ruby misses her bus home. Taking a shortcut through town down a dark alleyway, she is abducted and taken to a remote location where she is held captive by her kidnapper. Ruby must find a way to escape before she becomes a serial killer's next victim.

From the New York Times bestselling author?the third passionate romance in the Border Chronicles series. The year is 1461, and the winds of war rage across England, uprooting Alix Givet, the daughter of Queen Margaret?s physician, and the rest of Henry VI?s court. Alix?s plight becomes bleaker still when, out of duty to her queen, and to her ill, widowed father, she?s locked into a loveless marriage to a cruel Northumbrian. But when her luck changes, Alix has another chance to flee?this time to save herself. Escaping north over the border into Scotland, she throws herself at the mercy of a dark and brooding laird who might provide the everlasting love of her dreams?if she can warm his cold heart.

World War One ended well for the Franklins, prosperous Clydeside shipbuilders. But trouble is brewing behind their respectable facade... Rebellious teenager Maeve McCulloch has arrived from Ireland to stay with the Franklins, much to the dismay of her aunt Lindsay. Maeve's mother caused nothing but grief and heartache for Lindsay and it seems that Maeve may do the same. Meanwhile, Lindsay's husband has been swept off his feet by the wealthy and manipulative Stella Pickering. And Lindsay herself is torn between love and loyalty when handsome navy hero Geoffrey Paget unexpectedly walks back into her life. As the slump of the 1920s begins to bite on Clydeside, troubles both financial and personal invade all their lives. Once again Jessica Stirling has evoked a whole world at the moment when - for better or worse - it is about to change forever.

Immerse Yourself in a Tale of War, Peace, and Unexpected Love: "The Legend of the Sassenach" Elspeth, a spirited Englishwoman thrust into the harsh realities of the Scottish Highlands, finds herself not just a captive but an unlikely pawn in a generations-old feud between the MacKinnon and Macdonald clans. As tensions rise and war erupts, Elsie's fate becomes intertwined with the fate of the Highlands themselves. A Daring Mission for Peace: When a desperate plea for peace emerges from the midst of bloodshed, Elsie finds herself chosen for a remarkable task. Guided by an ancient legend, she becomes the arbiter of a series of trials, a chance for the warring clans to settle their differences without further bloodshed. Trials by Fire: Thrown into a world of swordsmanship, fierce competition, and simmering resentment, Elsie must navigate the treacherous path to peace. Can she bridge the divide between these hardened warriors and forge a new future for the Highlands? Love Blooms Amidst the Chaos: As Elsie works tirelessly to ensure fairness in the trials, an unexpected connection blossoms between her and Lachlan, a brave and noble MacKinnon warrior. Their bond, forged in shared danger and a common goal, sheds light on a love story that transcends clan loyalties. But the Path to Peace is Never Easy: Not everyone welcomes the prospect of peace. Old grudges run deep, and powerful figures within both clans threaten to derail the delicate negotiations. Will Elsie's courage and Lachlan's unwavering support be enough to overcome these obstacles and usher in a new era of peace for the Highlands? Uncertain Choices and a Heart Divided: As the trials reach their climax and a fragile peace hangs in the balance, Elsie faces a heart-wrenching decision. Does she return to the life she once knew, or does she embrace the unknown future that awaits her in the rugged embrace of the Highlands, with Lachlan by her side? Delve into "The Legend of the Sassenach," a captivating tale of war, resilience, and the transformative power of love. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands alongside the fierce loyalty and unwavering courage of its inhabitants.