Le glaive et le lys

Bartholomew burns to avenge the past-until Anna gives him a future.Bartholomew returns to England to avenge his parents and reclaim his stolen legacy, only to be challenged by a band of thieves in the woods of the estate that was once his home. He captures the bold leader, only to discover that she is a maiden in disguise, with the wit and audacity that seizes his attention. He suggests a mock marriage to gain access to the keep, never guessing the union will tempt them both to desire more-but can Bartholomew trust a woman who survives by deception?Anna wants only justice for the people of Haynesdale, no matter what the price, and does not welcome the interference of a foreign knight, however handsome he might be. Bartholomew could be a useful ally, if only she could be certain of his goals. Is this maddening and charming knight just using her to learn all she knows of the holding's history for some mysterious cause?When Bartholomew's identity as the lost heir of Haynesdale is revealed, he becomes the prey of those who destroyed his family. Can he and Anna forget their distrust and work together for the future of Haynesdale-and their dawning love?

The Crusader's Kiss - The Champions of Saint Euphemia, #3

Dear Reader:Seductive and mysterious, Merlyn was the laird of Ravensmuir - never had a man so stirred my body and soul. I gave myself to him - willingly, trustingly, passionately - and we soon wed. Then a horrible revelation emerged, shattering my innocence and my marriage... Five years later, Merlyn returned to my doorstep, desperate for my help. The scoundrel swore he was haunted by memories of me, that a treasure locked in Ravensmuir could clear his name. Yet I could not surrender to his will again. Now he is said to be murdered and Ravensmuir has fallen into my hands. But even as I cross the threshold of this cursed keep, I hear his whisper in the darkness, feel his caress in the night, and I know that Merlyn has told me but part of his tale. Should I do as is right and expose his lair? Or dare I trust my alluring but deceptive spouse - the rogue who destroyed my heart?- Ysabella "A beguiling medieval romance from Delacroix.readers will devour this rich and compulsively readable tale."-Publishers Weekly "An engaging tale of lost love found."-Booklist "Merlyn is a delightfully charming rogue, Ysabella an admirable heroine, and the mystery just intriguing enough to keep you interested. Ms. Delacroix evokes the era, providing us with an accurate portrait and an enchanting tale - just what readers expect from this talented author."-Romantic Times Bookclub

The Rogue - The Rogues of Ravensmuir, #1

Driven from her late husband's estate, Countess Eglantine de Crevy fled to wildest Scotland to claim a castle, only to find a ruin - and a clan chieftain standing guard. Kinbeath was hers, she declared, vowing to rebuild the manor and launch a bride quest so her daughters could marry for love. But Duncan MacLaren had devised a bride quest of his own, swearing to win the land - and the fiery countess - in a war of sweet seduction.Eglantine declared she would never be captured by this barbarian. Yet Duncan awakened passions she had never known before. She promised to fight him with every weapon at her command even as he vowed to woo her for a year and a day - and make her his pagan bride. Each thought Kinbeath the prize the most desired, a prize to be won at any price. Until passion turned to love, and the chieftain found himself fighting for the heart and hand of the woman he was born to possess.

The Countess - The Bride Quest, #4

"France, 1114. 
Gabrielle de Perricault est prise au piège : pour la contraindre à se soumettre, le traître Philippe de Trevaine occupe son château et, surtout, séquestre son jeune fils depuis des jours. Prête à tout pour sauver son enfant des griffes de cet homme cruel, elle décide d'implorer l'aide d'Yves de Saint-Roux, illustre chevalier à la cour de Bourgogne. Et Gabrielle sait exactement comment convaincre le troublant guerrier de défendre sa cause : en lui offrant ce dont ses origines bâtardes le privent - un titre et des terres.  Aussi lui promet-elle, s'il réussit, de devenir elle-même son épouse et de le faire seigneur de Perricault.  Mais ce pont d'or a sa condition : car Gabrielle exige que le mariage ne soit jamais consommé...

Love was not part of the plan when this marriage was arranged.Rhys Bettencourt, Baron Trevelaine, had every intention of avoiding his family's curse. An arranged marriage to a plain bluestocking of fortune should have ensured the provision of at least one heir. After all, it was beloved Bettencourt wives who always died in childbirth. But practical Catherine undermined her husband's scheme by stealing his heart. The only way for Rhys to protect her is to deny them both physical satisfaction, against his own desires.?Catherine Carruthers was content to wed for practical considerations and accept an arranged marriage to please her family. Two years later, though, Catherine is certain that her dashing aristocrat of a husband regrets his choice and that her marriage will never be more. She accepts an invitation to Rockmorton Manor for Christmas to decide whether to leave Rhys and return to her father's house. Upon arrival, though, Catherine discovers pages of sensual advice left in her room-as well as Rhys determined to convince her to stay. Can their marriage be saved??Armed with information and with little to lose, Catherine embarks upon a campaign of seduction that Rhys is powerless to resist-even as he fears for Catherine's fate if he surrenders to temptation. Caught between love and the wretched curse, can Rhys find a way to keep his cherished wife safely by his side? This edition includes the bonus epilogue, Upon a Midnight Clear.

The Christmas Conquest - The Ladies' Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction, #1

More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest may fight for their love...The Laird of Kinfairlie has unmarried sisters, each a gem in her own right. And he has no choice but to see them all wed in haste.  Like a heroine in an ancient tale, Vivienne waited in the highest chamber of Kinfairlie’s tower for her fated lover. In the darkness he came for her, cloaked and hooded so that she would not see his face. He loved her sweetly, thoroughly...and Vivienne knew she had met her destiny.  But in the morning light, her dream is shattered. Erik Sinclair of Blackleith is no romantic hero but a disinherited warrior who arranged her abduction to regain his own legacy. Outraged by Erik’s insistence that he needs her solely to beget a son, yet ensnared by the passion he awakens, Vivienne realizes that there is more merit in her taciturn spouse than he would admit. Erik is skeptical of her growing faith in his honor and her desire to recapture his stolen birthright...  Little does he suspect that his rare gem of a bride intends to capture his barricaded heart as well.  This version includes excerpts from THE SNOW WHITE BRIDE and THE LAST HIGHLANDER.

Lady Vivienne (Jewels of Kinfairlie, #2)

Angleterre, 1371. Alors qu'elle brasse de la bière durant la veille de Noël, Virginia de Kinfairlie voit arriver son époux, Merlyn Lammergeier, seigneur de Ravensmuir, qu'elle a quitté cinq ans plus tôt. Son cœur défaille, car elle l'aime encore, mais elle demeure inflexible : Merlyn s'est déshonoré en trafiquant des reliques, elle ne reviendra jamais auprès de lui. Le lendemain, Virginia apprend la mort de Merlyn, dont elle est la légataire. En compagnie de sa sœur et de leur jeune frère, elle regagne la citadelle de Ravensmuir. La présence du défunt, encore palpable dans ses appartements, la met mal à l'aise. Et plus encore, les rêves érotiques brûlants qui l'assaillent dans le lit conjugal qu'elle a déserté depuis si longtemps... Lorsque, au petit matin, Merlyn surgit, bien vivant, des souterrains du château, Virginia comprend qu'elle a été jouée !

La Fortune de Virginia (The Rogues of Ravensmuir, #1)

Robbed of his possessions, wounded and left for dead, Quentin de Montgomerie has lost everything except his love for Mhairi, the daughter of the Hawk of Inverfyre-and he knows who is to blame for his fate. He vows to return to Inverfyre and take his vengeance from the Hawk, but arrives to discover that the fierce maiden in possession of his heart has blossomed into a beauty, and that her kiss has the power to give him hope for the future again. Can Quentin prove himself to the Hawk and win Mhairi-or will she spurn him for being less than once he was?The Mercenary's Bride is a Christmas Scottish medieval romance novella which was originally published in the Christmas 2017 anthology The Nutcracker Reimagined.

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