Riona, a gentlewoman of faith, discovers that her plan to help the disadvantaged includes not only the plague orphans in her charge, but the arrogant, handsome adventurer who feels honor-bound to save her and her lands by marrying her -- with or without her consent. Lord Kieran of Gleannmara depends on nothing and no one save his wit and skill with steel, but soon a deadly twist of fate forces him to acknowledge his need not only for the lady Riona and her worrisome entourage, but for her Lord as well.

Life has no particular ceremony for choosing people to be thrust into the open public arena, whether favourable or not. Many times this happens with or without any actual input by that unsuspecting human being. Frank E. Burdett is one such person. He volunteered and joined the New Zealand Army to fi ght the Terrorists in the jungles of Malaysia. In one single night, his life changed forever when a man-eating tiger chose him as its next victim. Frank was attacked, mauled and dragged backwards along the rough and uneven jungle fl oor. This experience is related in his book, Sons of the Brave. Frank was diagnosed with terminal metastasized melanoma cancer. In July 2010 he was given 6 months to live after surgery and radiation treatment for cancer of both lungs, liver and bowel; but he then decided to undertake an alternative medical treatment and has been, to date, four years free of any cancer. He was encouraged to write his story by a leading oncologist in Brisbane in order to help other cancer victims. That book is entitled I Survived Metastacised Melanoma Cancer! The Purple Tree was written during his recovery period and allowed him to freely research his material, through friends, neighbours and well-meaning Australians. It has taken a long time to bring to light this interesting story about life in the Outback.

After her mum's death, Riona fought tooth and nail to stop the relationship that was building between her dad, Wright and the distant widow, Maeve. And when her dad ignored her and secretly made Maeve his wife, Riona became convinced that Maeve had killed her mum, Evolette. Her suspicion was premised on the mystery that she felt surrounded Maeve's family, the Johnsons. On several occasions, she demanded to know the ailment that had taken her mum's life but her dad blatantly refused to oblige her with the details she sought for. His refusal, coupled with how Maeve had entered her family, led her to believe that Maeve was only but a gold digger and had a hand in her mum's death. In order to prove her claim to all those that thought that she was being possessive of her dad, she fought against all odds and set out to unravel the mystery surrounding her mum's demise and make Maeve pay for her crime. Obsessed in her quest, Riona began to grow distrust for everyone around her, and her dad who had ignored her dislike for Maeve and had gone behind her to wed Maeve was not spared from this. During the course of her investigation, she met and fell in love with Dexter but her distrust for humans made her suppress her feelings and rather let it remain a secret crush. She saw Dexter as a distraction and even though his feelings for her were glaring, she was ready to sacrifice this love on the altar of vengeance. However, embodied in his undying love, Dexter accepted to help Riona in her investigation and in the cause of this, they both made some ugly discoveries about Evolette and Maeve's past which only gave credence to Riona's suspicions on Maeve. Armed with this discovery, Riona vowed to make Maeve pay for her mum's death even if that would cost her her most cherished possession, Talia. However, everything took a twist when Riona found her mum's note which revealed her true identity as the shadow wolf. Now Riona is faced with an option of whether to accept her werewolf nature and go against Derrick, her dad's cousin who had been behind it all and had long ago chased her dad away from his people or to stick to her hate and get Maeve out of her dad's life.

Katie Ward came to Tullamore Castle in Ireland to fulfill her mother’s last request. When she meets the sexy spirit who frequents her suite she is drawn into in his plight. Despite a lifetime of denying her abilities she uses her time at the castle to unravel the mystery of his curse. Seamus MacDonhnaill had been a woodworker at Castle Tullamore during one of the original expansions. Now, because of the selfish wants of scorned woman, he is cursed to wander the grounds in spirit form. After centuries alone, he’s elated to learn the beautiful American tourist staying in his favorite suite can not only see him but communicate with him. The two are drawn closer as Seamus reveals not only Tullamore’s history but also the carnal delights to be found in the secret corners of the castle. Katie is determined to break the spell on him before returning to America. To do it she’ll have to enlist the help of the local witch and a few castle ghosts but a chance at true love is worth the risk.

When retired Erdemen army officer Kemen Sendoa helped the young prince Hakan Ithel reclaim his throne, he thought he was happy. He had shaped the future of his beloved country and earned a place of honor and respect. In the shelter of the palace, he finds peace and the promise of a life he'd only imagined. Yet his own choices, and brewing border troubles, may force him to make a final sacrifice. A tale of love, honor, and forgiveness, A Cold Wind follows The King's Sword in the Erdemen Honor series.

Far from the heart of the powerful Avan Empire, on the cold, Spireward edge of the tributary kingdom of Tyr, lies the serene, comfortable town of Longmyst. There, the humble son of the town's innkeeper enjoys his quiet, uncomplicated life. Nian is content to spend his days visiting with old friends and tending to the needs of an endless stream of guests from wilder, more dangerous places. His largest concern is helping his bold, elder sister care for their ailing father and his small, but thriving business. However, he is about to become entangled in events beyond his wildest dreams.

Lord Tristan Adair is a highly capable young Englishman. Born into a privileged class, circumstances have convened to make survival a grim strugglethough not in the ordinary way. He takes over the maintenance of an estate in Ireland at the request of his uncle. While there, he is made uncomfortably aware that some personmaybe more than oneis determined to murder him. Riona Murdock has a harrowing and tragic past. Her uncle, William Murdock, had jealously coveted his brothers wife for years. He arranges for Rionas home to be burned, her father to be murdered in cold blood, and her mother to die of grief. Rionas brother is set to sail on a slave ship bound for Australia. As for herself, she gets to marry the man who played a significant part in the events which destroyed her family. Or so her uncle tells her.