To be a lesbian is to be different. It’s to be like the green rose amongst the red. Growing in the posh confines of south Delhi, the beautiful and accomplished Charu is a coveted match. However, all the matchmaking seems to fail when no dream marriage with a ‘foreign-posted’ groom seems to materialize—much to the amazement of speculating, fat Punjabi aunties of her neighbourhood and of her middle-class Bengali parents. Only Charu knows the reason. A reason which till now she’s hidden from everyone, even herself—that she’s a lesbian. But one lesson in love from the lady in the neighbourhood, and Charu knows there is no turning back on the truth. Not even when she wishes things were different, for her parents’ sake. A story of unmet desires and passion, The Green Rose explores the pains of coming out of the closet gay experience.

Eight hundred years ago on the continent of Gaia, war rocked the countries of N'Gasse, Tapin, Dahaka, and Ravenrock. The fearsome wyldebeasts of the black east threatened to destroy the known world. King Xeres of Dahaka gathered the most powerful magicians of Gaia along with Queen Rhysia of N'Gasse, King Erik of Ravenrock, and Nyla, the High Priestess of Tapin at Komodo Field. & ;& ;Dahaka brought pollen taken from the bees of the Tagrasse Forest. N'Gasse brought sap from the old mahogany trees. Tapin presented dust from falcon eggs. Ravenrock offered a rose. Together, they forged the indestructible green rose, a harbinger of powerful magic. & ;& ;Using the green rose, the nobles and peoples of Gaia fought the wyldebeasts, led by the dark wizard, Augustin. Once the evil threat was defeated, the Eastern Wall was built along Ravenrock's borders to keep the foul wyldebeasts out of Gaia. Ravenrock was given the responsibility of guarding the 50,000 kilometer granite barrier. & ;& ;King Xeres feared those who harbored evil in their hearts would seek the green rose. He tasked three witches to guard the flower and sent them into the heart of Tagrasse Forest. & ;& ;Now, hundreds of years later, the peace of Gaia is once again threatened.

Meriall Sentlow, a beautiful young widow, accepted Sir Grey Neville’s offer of a mock betrothal because it offered her freedom. Sir Grey made the offer to avoid a blackmailer. But they found themselves caught up in both affection and intrigue—awaiting the fate of the trading vessel, The Green Rose. Historical Romance by Kathy Lynn Emerson; originally published by Harper Monogram

MaryAnn is assaulted, but saved from harm by an heroic, street-wise stranger. Her hero, Curtis, is not the kind of person she normally socializes with, but she can't help but be drawn to this brave and charming man. In Curtis she discovers love is blind--race, nationality and social class are irrelevant. In him she finds fun, excitement and security she has not felt in years. MaryAnn shares her experience with her best friend Amanda and suggests she meet Curtis's friend Eugene. Unfortunately, he's in prison, but sometimes true love must be sought out in unconventional places. Will they find the deepest, most exotic love of their lives? Will they find The Green Rose?