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An Irresistible Shadow
Shadow Guardians Book 1
Trust is more valuable than gold in a world where traitors conspire, and even shadows demand payment.
Lady Evelyn Montgomery, only daughter of the Baron of Rayne, detests the thought of marriage and vows to never allow a man to control her. To escape the constraints of propriety, she steals away from the safety of the keep and stumbles across a plot designed to ignite tension between England and Scotland. When a mysterious hooded man steps in to save her, she must decide if he is friend or foe, and if he truly means to aid her despite his charm and the burgeoning attraction between them.
Hiding beneath his black cowl and blending into the night, Gabriel, a Shadow Guardian, is bound by honor and duty to protect the Baron’s daughter at any cost. But Lady Evelyn is far from the delicate flower he anticipated. When he confronts her with his admiration, she remains steadfast in her determination that no man will possess her. He must convince her love can be more than possession before the traitor tears them apart and he loses her forever.
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A Shadow’s Kiss
Shadow Guardians Book 2
Torn between duty and desire, a knight and his lady must decide if their love is worth the price of treason.
Whisked away from her uncle’s barony to be reunited with her family in the Scottish Highlands, Madeline Campbell abandons her life in England and the knight who stole her heart. The reunion quickly sours when she realizes her father intends to present her as a bride to the winner of the Highland Tournament. With no one to turn to for comfort or guidance, Madeline resigns herself: do her duty to her clan and marry the winner.
An English knight has no place on Scottish soil, but Alexander must complete the mission tasked by the Baron of Rayne. Find Madeline and ensure her safety. No one can deny the desire binding them together, but when it sparks jealousy in the other clansmen, they have no alternative but to run. As secrets emerge from the shadows of the past, Alexander and Madeline are forced to choose between their duty and their heart’s desire.
Jewel of Winter
Thieves of Winter Book 1
A country girl at the mercy of a cold-hearted thief with more secrets than scruples.
As a widow, Jessamine Watson gained the freedom she’d always desired. Her late husband left her his sole possession, an inn on the north road to Scotland. When a trio of gentlemen appears at the doorstep of her isolated inn during a snowstorm, Jess indulges the curiosity coursing through her veins, though it costs her everything.
To the petite innkeeper, Edmund is a wealthy thief. When she overhears a private conversation, he takes her captive, using her to hide the stolen jewels. He never expects her to cross him. Edmund issues a simple ultimatum: return the jewels or repay the debt…with her body.
**First book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship during the same time frame.**
At Winter’s Demand
Thieves of Winter Book 2
A spirited country girl at the mercy of a silent thief harboring a dangerous secret.
Working at her sister’s inn, Miss Judith Tindall lives in a constant state of boredom. One snowy night, three strange gentlemen appear and topple her quiet existence into chaos. The leader kidnaps her sister, leaving Judith under the stern watch of his silent compatriot. His dour mood and lack of manners test her patience, earning him her contempt and a frying pan to the head.
Simon detests disorder. When Edmund charges him to find the jewels, he never counted on a feisty, curvaceous hellcat barring his way. She demands to be reunited with her sister, and Simon is more than willing to leave her on his friend’s doorstep. Until she’s kidnapped at King’s Cross Station and he must summon all his unsavory resources to find the woman who unwittingly stole his heart.
***This is the second book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship taking place during the same time frame.***
Under Winter’s Control
Thieves of Winter Book 3
A defiant lady at the mercy of an indifferent thief withholding a compromising secret.
During the most anticipated ball of the season, Lady Katherine Reddington vanishes without a trace. Several months later, the jewels she wore that fateful night appear in the possession of the Earl of Norwich. But where in the devil is Lady Katherine?
Monty’s sole mission is to locate Lady Katherine and restore her to the care of her brother, Edmund. After months of chasing every clue, the sudden appearance of the jewels gives him a new lead and a headache. Monty ventures north into Scotland, where he encounters the very conflict he has been desperately trying to avoid. The temptation of his closest friend’s sister.
***This is the third book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship taking place during the same time frame.***
Seducing Winter’s Gentleman
Thieves of Winter Book 4
A gentleman’s gentleman is expected to keep the secrets of his master as well as his own.
Loyal butler, James Bates, harbors a scandalous secret buried deep beneath his professional demeanor. He desires only to serve in obscurity without inviting further scandal. When the sweet, young Anna enters the household as the new ladies’ maid, he discovers a passion he had long banished hope of ever possessing.
Bates treats Anna with kindness, and although his regard for the young woman is far from virtuous, he maintains propriety. When Anna returns his affections, it seems his happiness will be complete. Until the horrid actions of his youth rise from the past, threatening to steal away everything he loves—including his beloved Anna.
**Fourth book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship during the same time frame.**
Stealing the Widow’s Heart
Thieves of Winter Book 5
A clever widow with secrets meets an Amercian businessman with savvy. Will these two stubborn souls ignore the desire burning between them?
Mr. Warren Gallagher dedicated his life to his family’s business. Determined to expand his publishing house to London, Warren remains focused, until she crosses his path. Throughout his travels, no woman has enticed him the way Lady Everley does.
Shrouded by secrets and scandal, Lady Delilah DeMonde, Viscountess of Everley, lives her life on her terms. Society be damned. After burying her dark past with her deceased husband, Lilah embraces her life, and freedoms, as a widow. There is not a man in the world who can tempt her…except for the American.
**Fifth book in a series. Each book focuses on a unique relationship during the same time frame.**
The Thieves of Winter Trilogy
Contains three novellas: Jewel of Winter, At Winter’s Demand, and Under Winter’s Control.
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Mississippi Moonshine
Alton, Illinois 1933
Virginia Chapman dresses like a boy and looks a half a decade younger than her nineteen years. Her sharp tongue and bold confidence help her keep up with her six brothers. But life is hard in a small river town, and families do what they must to survive. Even if it’s illegal…like distilling moonshine and selling it.
British ex-patriot, veteran, and businessman, Nathaniel Blackthorne, dislikes complications. Especially the river rat daughter of his supplier who stows away on his steamboat when her family is attacked by one of his rivals. To ensure her safety, Nathaniel must transform Virginia into a lady and keep her close, without losing his heart or risking both of their lives.
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Deceiving the Earl
London 1895
Lady Adele Prescott is dead. At least that’s what the whole of London society believes. After recovering from her injuries in secret, she knows she should remain in hiding. But nothing will keep her from taking a position as a maid in the home of the lord she believes murdered her family.
Christopher Underwood, former military man and amateur inventor, wants no part of society or his newly acquired title. He spends his time in seclusion hiding from the ghosts of his past. When he discovers his new maid bears a striking resemblance to the dead daughter of his former partner, a dangerous plan takes root in his mind.
Secrets and lies may bind them, but only the truth will set them free.
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Seduction on the Alpine Express
Matilda Hudson fell in love with the wrong man.
At twelve years old, she knew there would only be one man in the world who suited her. Major Anson Montgomery. After nine years of innocent correspondence and a failed engagement to another man, she still harbors a deep affection for the major. Determined, Matilda risks ruin and scandal to ensure he reciprocates her affections.
Major Anson Montgomery knows only duty and sacrifice. He dedicates every waking moment to ensure the safety of those under his protection. When his best friend’s daughter confesses her affection in a letter, he is horrified when he realizes the truth. He desires the woman she has become.
When Anson boards the Alpine Express in Paris, he never expects to find Matilda hiding in the next compartment. He has no choice but to assume responsibility for her well-being until they reach Vienna. But time spent in each other’s company reveals much more than their correspondence ever did, and it may prove more profound than either of them expected.
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Temptation on the Alpine Express
Gertrude Bleul is quite adept at keeping the secrets of her mistress, the Countess von Breunner, as well as her own. Working as a ladies’ maid for the Russian-born countess proves to be the perfect situation, except for the Countess’ handsome guard with his piercing stare and stoic demeanor. He will protect her with his life, but she will never possess his heart.
Lieutenant Nikolai Veronia served Russia with honor, and his brave actions secure him a position of employment in the service of a grateful Countess von Breunner. Nikolai dedicates his life to protecting those in his care, but an unexpected attraction to the beautiful Bavarian maid blossoms into something he never expected.
When a photograph and a mysterious note arrive for the Countess, Gertrude and Nikolai must undertake a simple task, return to Vienna and await further instructions. On the Alpine Express, the duo realize there is more complexity to their mission than previously thought and passions ignite as secrets are unearthed in the snowy alpine mountains.
Kirsten S. Blacketer 