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'Passionate and headstrong, Alecia is no ordinary princess. Angered by the cold-blooded murder of her first love, she sets out to avenge his death.

'Army Captain Vard Anton, the epitome of masculine strength and grace, is dealing with some dark secrets of his own. When he is appointed Alecia's bodyguard, both find it hard to ignore the chemistry between them.

'With assassination attempts and the threat of an arranged marriage looming over her, Alecia realises her time is running out. But Alecia's biggest battle is the one within as she tries to suppress the raging desire she feels for the powerfully attractive Vard. Can Alecia resist Vard while trying to exact revenge and avoid the lecherous attentions of her husband-to-be? Will the power of love and desire be enough to unite Alecia and Vard forever?

'Though separated by class and palace intrigues, Alecia and Vard are entwined by desire in this wonderful fantasy romance.' (Publisher's blurb)

'With her people on the brink of starvation, beautiful Lady Benae Branasar has the perfect plan. She will marry the powerful Prince Jiseve of Brightcastle and use his fortune to save them. But first she must compete against three princesses equally determined to win his hand.

'When she finds herself irresistibly attracted to her reluctant escort, the handsome Ramon Zorba, her plans begin to unravel. Ramon is dealing with problems of his own, but as he begins to thaw, Benae begins to glimpse the devastating man underneath. The more time they spend together, the harder Benae finds it to focus on her objective. Will she stay true to her people and pursue the prince? Or will love and fate intervene?

'Benae and Ramon face temptation, danger and tragedy in this passionate fantasy romance.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Princess Alecia Zialni flees her arranged marriage with the help of the dangerous Vard Anton, shapeshifter and former army captain. Blinded by love, they believe they can have a life together but every encounter with the mercenaries sent to find them, pushes Vard towards his least controllable form—the gigantic brown bear.

'Desperate to find a mentor who will help him control his transformations, Vard and Alecia travel to a forgotten city where a powerful sorcerer resides. But this wizard is in league with the dark elves and the lovers soon discover he has his own dangerous agenda.

'Will Vard and Alecia escape the clutches of the sorcerer who would use Alecia’s position to advance the dark elven cause? Can their love survive despite Alecia’s fear of Vard’s animal transformations? What secret does the princess hold that has the power to destroy the trust Vard has in her?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Mermaid Merielle has fled the sea, disgusted at the actions of her people and desperate to build a life for herself on land.

'Lord Nikolas Cosara has lost his brother at sea, and is driven to discover whether his sibling has died at the dangerously seductive hands of a mermaid. But when Nik finds Merielle washed up on the beach, he reluctantly saves her. Despite his antipathy for her kind, Nik is increasingly drawn to Meri, who is slowly working her way into his damaged heart.

'Can Nik surrender to his love for Meri before her hopes of a human life are lost forever? Or will a devastating secret bring all her efforts to naught?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In the midst of a war between elves and men, two unlikely companions find love. But in this battle of ages, can they defy the very blood that courses through their veins?

'The human kingdom of Thorius is once again under threat from the dark elven menace. General Kain Jazara has sworn to protect Thorius from all danger, magical or otherwise – but first he must rescue the highborn family of alluring healer Lady Alique Zorba.

'Thrown together in their quest to save Alique’s family, and eventually themselves, from the merciless elven clan, the pragmatic General and the impulsive Lady Alique discover an undeniable passion. But when Kain’s world is torn apart by a personal revelation, he turns his back on both Alique and his homeland.

'Can Kain find a path back to love and victory in time? Or will he allow revelations from his family’s mysterious past to destroy his relationship, his happiness, and his kingdom?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Lady Esta Aranati leads a double life as noblewoman and smuggler to keep her struggling estate and its workers solvent. What does she have in common with Samael Delacost, pirate and rogue, terror of the high seas? And how can she possibly fight the dangerous attraction she develops for him?

'He is a man searching for his family but what he finds places him in more danger than his life on the ocean. Esta lures him like the famous sea nymphs but every step he takes towards her pulls him further from the world he understands. Can they put their past lives behind them and build a future where they can both be happy?

'Catch up with Nikolas Cosara and mermaid Merielle from The Lord and the Mermaid in this rollicking sea faring romance.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A DESPERATE SORCERESS

'Katrine Aranati no longer knows how to deal with the woman she has become. She runs headlong into a man whose heart’s desire is order and control.

'A MASTER JEWELER

'James Tomel is outwardly a pillar of society, but he hides more than one secret. His life plan has no room for a dangerous liaison with a reckless stranger.

'When they are thrown together on a trip to Brightcastle, fierce creatures from legend pursue them, but even more perilous are the feelings swirling between them. As their hearts and bodies come together, one will flee while the other demands an accounting.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'AN ELVEN PRINCESS

'Caught up in a vicious civil war, Gwaethe Arenil is desperate to save her peace-loving faction and reunite her people.

'A HUMAN COMMANDER

'Dashing army captain Jacques Vorasava has fought on the same side as Gwaethe in the past, but will he help her this time? And will his support come with more dangers than Gwaethe can accept, both for her people and her heart?

'As the threat from the enemy elven faction forces them to work together, conflicts between their cultures push them apart. In a land of polarized opinion and intolerance, can Jacques and Gwaethe forge a new reality where their love can be accepted?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A princess determined to be queen. A secret shifter favored by the king. Can they find their way back to love?

'Alecia Zialni has returned from exile, resolved to fulfill her mission to be queen of Thorius. But the headstrong princess is now a mother and no longer has a respected place in Brightcastle.

'Vard Anton has gained control of his bear, but will it be too late to convince Alecia to take him back? Now the King’s Blade, he has the power Alecia craves.

'As they reconnect and discover the depth of their love is unchanged, Alecia’s political aspirations drive a wedge between them.

'Can Alecia fight deceit and tradition to become the next queen of Thorius? And will Vard’s new status spell the end of their chance at love?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A princess whose mission is to be queen. A secret shifter, at the right hand of the king. Will their love be enough to bind them?

'As Alecia Zialni pulls her people together, she fears she doesn’t have the skills or the support to accomplish her ultimate goal.

'Vard Anton is now the king’s most trusted advisor, but his secrets could topple him, and his sudden rise has delivered powerful enemies.

'Yearning for Vard’s support in her political aspirations, Alecia is crushed when he offers her marriage instead.

'As the enemy elven forces move on Thorius and its allies, will Alecia accept Vard’s proposal or forge ahead with her plans? And can Vard save the king and Thorius from the elven menace before his secrets are exposed?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.