Carys has left her native Wales to follow her newly-married daughter to England. More than a decade after losing her husband, she is convinced her life as a woman is over.

As one tragedy struck after the other, James Mortimer has lost faith in life. Now a widower, he has resolved to focus on his role as steward of Sheridan Manor.

From New York Times and International bestselling author Madeline Martin is a steamy, suspenseful full-length novel in her Borderland Ladies series where dangerous lands make dangerous ladies...

A LADY WHO WILL DEFEND HER FAMILY AND HER CASTLE...
Lady Marin Barrington, eldest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters, is a born protector. Not only has she taken on the role of mistress of the castle and caregiver to her sisters upon their mother's death, she also acts in her father's stead while he is serving the king abroad. Dedicated and resolute, failure is never an option for her. So, when a reiver forces his way into the castle, Marin won't surrender easily and takes it upon herself to kill the usurper. Except plans go awry when passions are awoken and matters get complicated.

♥ Valentine's Day at the castle! ♥

She plays matchmaker to others, but never expected to fall for the least-likely match for herself.

The Matchmaker:
Lady Philippa Willoughby is known for hosting many gatherings and celebrations at the castle. Somewhat meddlesome at times, she has taken it upon herself to play matchmakers to the villagers. This, along with her carefree ways, causes her to be the brunt of gossip, labeling her as an improper lady. When her father betroths her to a Frenchman she's never met, she rebels, planning on finding a match for herself at the upcoming St. Valentine's Day dance. However, she never expects to be attracted to the only man who would never want her.

It is 1588, and as the Spanish Armada prepares to besiege England, Paris balances on the brink of revolution. To maintain her grip on the throne and on the dark magic that has become her obsession, Catherine de Medici turns to Louis Xavier, a ruthless corsair who was schooled in the dark arts and has mastered piracy along the Spanish main. But Louis’s basest instincts are held in check by the kindness of Lady Jane Danvers, a British exile whose innate sense of honor is but one facet of her complex and passionate nature.

From much-beloved Marsha Canham comes a brand-new, never-before published tale of breath-taking adventure, including treachery, betrayal, exhilarating sea battles and romance.

The year is 1814 and a British fleet is on its way to engage in the final battle to capture New Orleans. Standing in its way is Rose St. Clare, descendant of the infamous Pirate Wolf, and the brilliant, fearless captain of the blockade runner, Cygnet.
Chasing her in his notorious ship, the Black Wind, is Sebastien Fonteyne, the extremely dangerous and successful privateer who reigns over Barataria Bay with Jean Lafitte.

A WOMAN WITH ONLY HER BEAUTY TO OFFER... Anice Barrington has always been known as the prettiest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters. Years of trying to prove she's more than beauty has failed, not only with others, but also with herself. When their mortal enemy is laying siege to Werrick Castle, Anice does the only thing in her power to keep her family safe: she offers herself as bride to her enemy. She swears she will not lose her heart to him, but soon discovers that may be impossible when he stokes her curiosities toward intimacy and lights a burning desire within her.

★From betrayal and deceit, a legend is put to rest ★

The Lord of the Crypts Rook the Ruthless is one of the bastard triplets of King Edward III, out for vengeance against the father who ordered the death of the three brothers at birth. This is one wound that time hasn't healed. Rook lives in secret in the catacombs of Lanercost Priory. As a child he hid away as Edward pillaged and burned Scotland during Burnt Candlemas.
Rook and his brothers have been raiding the king, working together and are known as the Demon Thief. Rook's heart is black and he will never change his ways, letting his hatred of his father rule his life.

Queen Catherine de Medici is dead, and for Meg Wolfe—successor in a line of legendary healers and mystics known as “daughters of the earth”—it is a time of new beginnings. She strives to be ordinary, invisible in the mists of Faire Isle, and is determined to put the terrifying days of a wicked mother and turbulent childhood behind her. But soon a summons from King James will rekindle a menacing power from the past, bringing haunting visions of a nightmare already unfolding—and a shattering mystery steeped in magic that will determine a destiny from which she cannot hide.

Aged nine, Siân decides to wed Christopher Harrison, the dazzling Lord Ashton.

A decade later, her resolve to be his wife has only strengthened. But now an adult, she understands things are not that simple. Not only does Christopher have no idea who she is, but everyone in her family considers him a rogue of the worst kind. For her dream to finally come true, she will have to ensnare him, and also prove to the people who love her that he is not the man they think.

A WOMAN WITH DREAMS OF LOVE...
Lady Ella Barrington is a romantic who has always dreamed she would marry for love. But when loyalties are questioned, she must sacrifice her dream to save her father. Her handsome betrothed seems to be the hero she's always hoped for and awakens a yearning she never imagined. But her belief in fairytale love crumbles as the truth comes to light and danger lurks.

★ From the ashes of vengeance and retribution, a legend is reborn★

The Highlander Reed Douglas is the last of King Edward's bastard triplets who hasn't fallen prey to the king's trickery and deceit. Reed has worked with his brothers, Rowen and Rook, raiding the king as the infamous Demon Thief. Now, he directs his anger toward his brothers, feeling deserted and betrayed. When he decides to raid his brother Rowen's castle, he dicovers a girl from his past there. After scaling the wall, he comes face to face with Maggie Gordon, his childhood friend who he believed died in the fires of Burnt Candlemas so many years ago.

★ Is a forbidden attraction strong enough to ride out the storm? ★

Lord Gar Blackmore is the eldest of the cousins and still not married. As a child he was raised by pirates and even though he sails ships for the king, he is aware of the whispers that go on behind his back. Getting the chance to sail the ship of his dreams, he eagerly accepts the job of captaining an overseas merchant trade ship. At first, Gar doesn't know that the owner of the ship has passed away and that his business is being run by his attractive but bossy widow. Worse yet, the woman plans to sail with him! Everyone knows a woman on board is bad luck. And what Gar is about to experience is anything but a calm sea.