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Make Merry at Court …with three Tudor Christmas stories! …with three Tudor Christmas stories!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by Amberley, a British-accented digital voice based on a human narrator.THE THRONE OF ENGLAND IS AT STAKE!Anne of Stamford has long been the keeper of her mistress''s secrets, but when Lady Joan marries the king''s son, court life becomes ever more perilous. Sir Nicholas Lovayne has arrived to uncover the truth about Lady Joan''s past, and Anne must do something–anything–to throw him off….Longing to escape the intrigues at court, Nicholas hasn''t counted on the way Anne distracts him–her refusal to accept pity for her clubfoot touches something deep inside him. Will he be able to follow his duty when every fiber of his being tells him to protect Anne?Royal WeddingsA hint of scandal this way comes!

He is a man of secrets When a mysterious, seductive trader arrives at her door, noblewoman Katrine de Gravere reluctantly agrees to give him shelter. The payment – enough wool to keep her precious looms filled. She is a woman of lies Sleeping under the same roof, tempted every minute to let his fingers linger on this flame-haired, reserved innocent,Renard wonders if she suspects his real reasons for being there. In a town where no one feels safe, Katrine makes him yearn for things long forbidden, but can he trust her not to betray him…?

He would teach her about sensuality… To live the life of independence she craves, Jane de Weston disguises herself as a young man. She doesn’t foresee her attraction to Duncan, who stirs unknown but delightful sensations in her highly receptive, very feminine body.When Duncan accidentally discovers her true identity he knows he should send her away – but he agrees to keep her secret! For Jane brings light into the dark corners of his heart, and Duncan fully intends to teach his willing pupil the exquisite pleasures of being a woman…

Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuries ROYAL ROGUE, INNOCENT LADY Gavin Fitzjohn is the illegitimate son of an English prince and a Scotswoman. A rebel without a country, he has darkness in his soul. Clare Carr, daughter of a Scottish border lord, can recite the laws of chivalry, and knows Gavin has broken every one.Clare is gripped by desire for this royal rogue – could he be the one to unleash everything she has tried so hard to hide? Those persuasive urges have stayed safely dormant – until now…

WORD IN THE ROYAL COURT HAS SPREAD THAT THE WILD SCOTTISH BORDERS ARE TOO UNRULY. UPON THE KING’S COMMAND, JOHN BRUNSON MUST RETURN HOME… Once part of a powerful border clan, John has not set sight on the Brunson stone tower in years. With failure never an option, he must persuade his family to honour the King’s call for peace. To succeed, John knows winning over the daughter of an allied family, Cate Gilnock, holds the key.But this intriguing beauty is beyond the powers of flattery and seduction. Instead, the painful vulnerability hidden behind her spirited eyes calls out to John as he is inexorably drawn back into the warrior Brunson clan… The Brunson Clan The family who will kneel to no one…

Her vulnerability made her dangerous… Lady Solay's eyes met those of a hard-edged man. His implacable gaze sliched through her and, for an instant, she forgot everything else. A mistake. She had no time for emotion when so much depended on her finding favor at court.Lord Justin Lamont couldn't look away from the late king's scandalous–illegitimate–daughter. Head held high, she walked as if the court adored her. No matter the pain in her eyes, Justin resolutely snuffed out a spark of sympathy. He must guard against her bewitching charms…

COULD A MAIDEN''S KISS TURN A CYNICAL ROGUE INTO AN HONORABLE KNIGHT?Mercenary knight Sir Garren owed much to William, Earl of Readington: his sword, his horse, even his very knighthood. And in return Garren had saved the earl''s life in the Holy Land. Yet when his liege lord fell gravely ill upon their return home, Garren knew he must save his friend once more, whatever the cost—even if it meant embarking upon a pilgrimage to pray to a long-forsaken God, or promising to deflower an innocent young woman along the way….Dominica was certain Sir Garren was a sign from heaven. Surely the pilgrimage, blessed with the presence of the handsome and heroic knight, would provide a sign of heaven''s plan for her to take the veil. But every step of the journey seemed to be leading her straight into Garren''s powerful arms. And Dominica was beginning to wonder if her true mission was to open the mercenary''s seemingly cold heart to true and lasting love.

A medieval nobleman is caught between duty and desire in this historical romance of court intrigue during the reign of King Edward III.Anne of Stamford has long been the keeper of her mistress''s secrets, but when Lady Joan marries the king''s son, Prince Edward, court life becomes ever more perilous. Sir Nicholas Lovayne has arrived to uncover the truth about Lady Joan''s past, and Anne must do something—anything—to throw him off. . . .Longing to escape the intrigues at court, Nicholas hasn''t counted on the way Anne distracts him—her refusal to accept pity for her clubfoot touches something deep inside him. Now he is torn between the mission he is honor-bound to complete and the woman his heart years to protect.

TO MARRY HIM WILL BE TO BETRAY HER FAMILY Bessie, the selfless sister of the powerful but stubborn Brunson clan, has sacrificed herself for her family’s honour and is at the mercy of the court of King James. Illsuited to court life, she must confront their mortal enemy, Lord Thomas Carwell, dressed in nothing but borrowed finery and pride.Underneath the relentless gaze of her captor she’s enticed not only by him but also by the opulence of a world far removed from her own. When the furious King demands her brother’s head, Carwell is the only one to whom she can turn. But she must pay the ultimate price for his protection… The Brunson Clan The family who will kneel to no one…

TORMENTED BY HER INNOCENCE As leader of his clan, Black Rob Brunson has earned every dark syllable of his name. But, having taken hostage his enemy’s daughter in a fierce act of rebellion, he is tormented by feelings of guilt and torn apart with the growing need to protect her – and seduce her!Stella Storwick feels Rob’s disdain from the first. Then slowly she starts to see behind his eyes to a man in turmoil. Something he has no words for, something that can only be captured in a heart-wrenching kiss… The Brunson Clan The family who will kneel to no one…

COULD A MAIDEN'S KISS TURN A CYNICAL ROGUE INTO AN HONORABLE KNIGHT? Mercenary knight Sir Garren owed much to William, Earl of Readington: his sword, his horse, even his very knighthood. And in return Garren had saved the earl's life in the Holy Land. Yet when his liege lord fell gravely ill upon their return home, Garren knew he must save his friend once more, whatever the cost–even if it meant embarking upon a pilgrimage to pray to a long-forsaken God, or promising to deflower an innocent young woman along the way….Dominica was certain Sir Garren was a sign from heaven. Surely the pilgrimage, blessed with the presence of the handsome and heroic knight, would provide a sign of heaven's plan for her to take the veil. But every step of the journey seemed to be leading her straight into Garren's powerful arms. And Dominica was beginning to wonder if her true mission was to open the mercenary's seemingly cold heart to true and lasting love.

Spend Christmas with the lords and ladies of England… The Mistletoe Wager –Christine Merrill Harry Pennyngton, Earl of Anneslea, is surprised when his estranged wife, Helena, arrives home for Christmas, especially as she is still intent on divorce! The festive house part is in full swing when the guests are snowed in, and Harry and Helena find they are together under the mistletoe. Maybe the magic of Christmas is just what these two need to reignite their love… The Harlot’s Daughter –Blythe Gifford Hard-headed Lord Justin Lamont couldn’t ignore the late King’s scandalous – illegitimate – daughter, Lady Solay. Head held high, she walked as if the court adored her. But Justin could see pain in her violet eyes and knew he would have to guard against the bewitching charms this yuletide season…

THE THRONE OF ENGLAND IS AT STAKE!Anne of Stamford has long been the keeper of her mistress's secrets, but when Lady Joan marries the King’s son court life becomes ever more perilous. Sir Nicholas Lovayne has arrived to uncover the truth about Lady Joan’s past, and Anne must do something—anything—to throw him off…Longing to escape the intrigues at court, Nicholas hasn’t counted on the way Anne distracts him—her refusal to accept pity for her club foot touches something deep inside him. Will he be able to follow his duty when every fibre of his being tells him to protect Anne?

Lady-in-Waiting Mary Betoun knows her future would be secured not by a husband, but by keeping the queen happy.When Mary must prepare a remote castle along the Scottish Borders for the queen's visit, the castle's charming captain, Jamie Davison, is all too happy to help… But Jamie's nearness makes Mary think anything but innocent thoughts…

The Highlanders Collection – Seven Rugged Historical Highland Heroes CLAIMED BY THE HIGHLAND WARRIOR by Michelle WillinghamBram MacKinloch has spent seven long, torturous years in captivity, with only three things to keep him alive: pure brute strength, a thirst for revenge and the memory of his pretty wife’s face. Shock is only one of the emotions coursing through Nairna’s body when she sees Bram again. A lot has changed since they so innocently wed... THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN TOUCH by Terri BrisbinHER FORBIDDEN HIGHLANDER...Ciara Robertson has loved formidable Highlander Tavis MacLerie all her life. She watched, brokenhearted, while he married and lost another. Now, finally of marriageable age, Ciara throws her heart at his feet… But her dreams are shattered, Ciara accepts another man’s hand. Ordered to take Ciara to her husband-to-be, Tavis is tormented—and tempted—every step of the way….RETURN OF THE BORDER WARRIOR by Blythe GiffordWord in the royal court has spread that the wild scottish borders are too unruly. Upon the king''s command, John Brunson must return home... Once part of a powerful border clan, John must persuade his family to honour the king’s call for peace.To succeed, John knows winning over the daughter of an allied family, Cate Gilnock, holds the key. HIGHLAND ROGUE, LONDON MISS by Margaret MooreQuintus MacLachlann is arrogant—unapologetically so. When he’s asked to impersonate one half of a married couple to infiltrate Edinburgh society he relishes the challenge of being ''married'' to the frustratingly wilful yet beautiful Esme. Esme makes no bones about her fervent dislike of the dishonoured rake. But being forced to play wife to the handsome-as-sin wastrel brings up very real feelings of desire...HER HIGHLAND PROTECTOR by Ann LethbridgeLADY JENNA ALEYNE MUST MARRY IF SHE IS TO CLAIM HER LANDS…Only, there is a complete lack of eligible suitors in the Highlands! But then Niall Gilvry is assigned to watch over Jenna, and there''s no denying she finds this handsome Scot most distracting!Niall knows Jenna is too fine a lady for the likes of him—after all, high society has little time for a lowly third son—but he takes his duty seriously. With danger lurking in the shadows, Niall stays close. It would be so easy to pull her into his arms....A ROSE IN THE STORM by Brenda JoyceLegendary warrior Alexander “the Wolf” MacDonald rides with Robert Bruce to seize the throne of Scotland. But when he takes the fiery Lady Margaret prisoner, she quickly becomes far more than a valuable hostage. For the passion between them threatens to betray their families, their country…and their hearts.HIGHLANDER CLAIMED by Juliette MillerJuliette Miller introduces Clan Mackenzie—a family of fiercely loyal warriors and the women they love.... Since her adoption by the Ogilvie Clan, Roses has been marked as an outsider. Her fair hair and golden complexion set her apart, as does a mysterious tattoo. So when Laird Ogilvie corners her with an indecent proposal, Roses flees; but her escape is interrupted by Wilkie Mackenzie, the wild and handsome brother of nearby Clan Mackenzie’s leader. Wilkie is honour bound to marry into the family of a valuable ally. But when Roses sweeps him off his feet settling for an arranged match is no longer an option. Now, these star-crossed lovers find themselves in a fight to defend both their hearts...and their lives.

They Make an Unlikely Alliance… Lady Cecily scorns the French hostages held at court. Treated as honoured guests, the men play at love games – and Cecily fears that her mistress, the Princess, might be disgraced.War-weary chevalier Marc de Marcel wants only to return home. Uncertain whether his ransom will ever be paid, he makes an unlikely alliance with enticing fire and ice Cecily. He’ll help her keep the Princess safe from ruin if she’ll help him escape. A pact which could lead them into a scandal all their own… Royal Weddings: a Hint of Scandal This Way Comes!

Twelve lords and ladies find the course of true love is definitely not smooth in these twelve really exciting historical romances. This collection of some of Mills & Boon’s best Historical Romances of 2014 moves from the ballrooms and salons of the popular Regency to the Jacobite Rebellion to mischief at Medieval Royal Court – everything you could possibly desire! We are sure you’ll love them… Protected by the Major by Anne HerriesLady Beneath the Veil by Sarah MallorySecrets at Court by Blythe GiffordUnlacing Lady Thea by Louise AllenA Traitor’s Touch by Helen DicksonScars of Betrayal by Sophia JamesA Lady of Notoriety by Diane GastonMary and the Marquis by Janice PrestonThe Gentleman Rogue by Margaret McPheeZachary Black: Duke of Debauchery by Carole MortimerThe Warrior’s Winter Bride by Denise LynnCaptured Countess by Ann Lethbridge

Wed by royal command!Widow Valerie of Florham wants nothing more than to forget her abusive marriage and live peacefully at the mercy of no man. She’d never have dreamed of a liaison with handsome Sir Gil Wolford, but then comes a royal decree…they must wed!Gil craves military conquest in Castile, far from his haunted past. Marriage to Lady Valerie is the last thing he should want, yet both have truths to hide from the rumour-mongers at court. They have no choice…and, once wed, the marriage bed changes everything!

Four historical romances to transport you in time! The Secret Marriage Pact by Georgie Lee An improper proposal!Jane Rathbone is used to being left behind, and no longer believes she deserves happiness. But when childhood friend Jasper Charton returns from the Americas, more dangerously sexy than ever, she has a proposition. She'll give him the property he needs if he'll give her a new future–by marrying her!Jasper never imagined taking a wife, but wonders if loyal Jane could be his redemption. And when their marriage brings tantalizing pleasures, convenient vows blossom into a connection that could heal them both… A Warriner to Protect Her by Virginia Heath An heiress in distress and an earl in disgrace…When heiress Violet Dunston escapes from an abduction, she finds an unlikely protector in Jack Warriner–a member of one of England's most infamous families. Ensconced with mysterious Jack behind his manor's walls, soon escape is the last thing on Letty's mind!Jack may be an earl, but his father's exploits have left him with nothing to offer except a tarnished name. He's turned his back on the ton, but with Letty tempting him day and night, he finds himself contemplating the unthinkable–a society marriage! Claiming His Defiant Miss by Bronwyn Scott Seduced by her bodyguard!Aristocrat's daughter May Worth is beautiful, headstrong…and in trouble. There's only one man who can protect her: Liam Casek, her brother's best friend, a government agent and the man whose sinfully seductive touch she's never forgotten.Rakish Liam always knew May's wild beauty would be the death of him, but if he's to protect her with his life, he's damned if he'll deny their still-sizzling chemistry! May is everything Liam wants–if only he dares claim this defiant miss for his own. Rumours at Court by Blythe Gifford Wed by royal command!Widow Valerie of Florham wants nothing more than to forget her abusive marriage and live peacefully at the mercy of no man. She’d never have dreamed of a liaison with handsome Sir Gil Wolford, but then comes a royal decree…they must wed!Gil craves military conquest in Castile, far from his haunted past. Marriage to Lady Valerie is the last thing he should want, yet both have truths to hide from the rumour-mongers at court. They have no choice…and, once wed, the marriage bed changes everything!

As rumors swirl through Medieval London, a royal decree calls for the marriage of a warrior knight and a beautiful widow this sexy historical romance.Widow Valerie of Florham wants nothing more than to forget her abusive marriage and live peacefully at the mercy of no man. She''d never have dreamed of a liaison with handsome Sir Gil Wolford, but then comes a royal decree—they must wed!Gil craves military conquest in Castile, far from his haunted past. Marriage to Lady Valerie is the last thing he should want, yet both have truths to hide from the rumormongers at court. They have no choice . . . and, once wed, the marriage bed changes everything!

Make merry at court with three Tudor Christmas stories in this historical romance anthology.In Blythe Gifford''s "Christmas at Court", Sir John Talbot and Lady Alice''s secret betrothal must wait until Henry Tudor claims the throne. Next in "Secrets of the Queen''s Lady" by Jenni Fletcher, the lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves is unexpectedly reunited with a handsome—younger—diplomat at the palace''s festivities! And in "His Mistletoe Lady" by Amanda McCabe, Catherine seeks help from a mysterious Spaniard to free her father in time for Christmas!"[A] sensational collection . . . enough to satisfy the demands of those who love historical romances and even the pickiest of historians." —A Fresh Pick from Fresh Fiction

La bella y el caballeroSophia JamesAbocado a casarse, no tenía sentido resistirse a su compromiso con la tímida y apocada lady Grace Stanton. Y sin embargo, a pesar de todo, el laird Lachlan Kerr descubrió que ella tenía cierto encanto.Grace sabía que la seguridad de su hogar dependía de aquel compromiso. La arrolladora fuerza de Lachlan y su deseo de protegerla representaban un peligroso atractivo. Quizá podría enamorarse de un hombre cuya mirada ocultaba tantos secretos…El retorno del guerreroBlythe GiffordJohn formaba parte de un poderoso clan de la frontera, pero no había vuelto a su casa desde hacía años y ahora debía persuadir a su familia de que respondiera a la llamada del rey en nombre de la paz.Para conseguirlo, John sabía que debía ganarse a Cate Gilnock, la hija de una familia aliada y que era la clave de su éxito. Pero esta hermética belleza era inmune a los halagos y a la seducción. Sin embargo, el dolor y la vulnerabilidad que percibía en el brillo de sus ojos le atraía de un modo inexorable y le empujaba a convertirse de nuevo en el guerrero del clan Brunson…

Ómnibus Harlequin Internacional 73En las fronteras del amorBessie, la abnegada joven del poderoso clan Brunson, se había sacrificado por el honor de su familia y había quedado a merced del rey Jaime. Inadaptada a la vida de la corte, solo podía enfrentarse a su enemigo mortal, Thomas Carwell, con ropa prestada y el orgullo propio de su clan.Bajo la mirada implacable de su captor, se sintió cautivada no solo por él, sino por la opulencia de un mundo muy distinto al suyo. Cuando el rey, furioso, exigió la cabeza de sus hermanos, ella solo pudo acudir a Carwell, pero tendría que pagar un precio irrevocable por su protección...En brazos del rebeldeRob Brunson el Negro se había ganado su apodo. Había tomado como rehén a la hija del jefe enemigo, lo cual era un acto despiadado de rebeldía. Pero el remordimiento lo atormentaba y la necesidad cada vez mayor de protegerla lo desgarraba.Stella Storwick sintió desde el principio el desdén de Rob. Hasta que empezó a notar que detrás de esa mirada sombría se escondía un hombre distinto. Algo que él no sabía expresar con palabras, que solo podía captarse con un beso devastador...

El truhan y la doncellaBlythe GiffordGarren le debía todo cuanto era y tenía a su amigo y valedor William, conde de Readington, a quien había salvado de la muerte en el campo de batalla. Y cuando William cayó gravemente enfermo, Garren se propuso hacer lo necesario para ayudarlo otra vez, aunque eso implicara ir de peregrinación.Dominica creía que sir Garren era un mensajero del Cielo y que aquella peregrinación le brindaría la señal divina que estaba esperando para tomar los hábitos. Pero descubrió que aquel viaje de fe la conducía inexorablemente a los fuertes brazos de Garren.Marcada por el destinoSophia JamesTerriblemente desfigurada, lady Isobel Dalceann había luchado con uñas y dientes por defender su fortaleza sin pensar en su propia seguridad. ¿Por qué entonces había permitido ahora que Marc de Courtenay, un desconocido, se metiese en su casa? Lo cierto era que, aunque representaba una amenaza, su cuerpo magullado y marcado por la guerra reflejaba sus propias cicatrices y le había hecho tener fe en él. Sin darse cuenta, estaba revelándole secretos que le permitirían traicionarla. ¿Qué haría si descubriera quién era él realmente?

El mercenarioTERRI BRISBINBrice Fitzwilliam por fin recibió su recompensa: el título y las tierras de Thaxted. Sólo le faltaba reclamar a la esposa que le había sido prometida.Oculta tras un disfrazBLYTHE GIFFORDPara vivir la vida de independencia y de estudios que anhelaba, Jane de Weston se vistió de hombre. No podía prever la atracción que después sentiría por su maestro, Duncan, un hombre que despertó en ella sensaciones tan desconocidas como placenteras en su oculto y vulnerable cuerpo de mujer.Sesiones privadasTORI CARRINGTONCaleb Payne era un empresario de éxito y un soltero empedernido que conseguía lo que quería en la sala de juntas, ¡y también en el dormitorio!

Para vivir la vida de independencia y de estudios que anhelaba, Jane de Weston se vistió de hombre. No podía prever la atracción que después sentiría por su maestro, Duncan, un hombre que despertó en ella sensaciones tan desconocidas como placenteras en su oculto y vulnerable cuerpo de mujer.Duncan descubrió por accidente lo que se escondía bajo sus ropas, y fue consciente de que debía alejarla de allí… pero al final accedió a guardarle el secreto, porque Jane iluminaba los rincones oscuros de su corazón. Y a partir de ese momento, decidió enseñar a aquella alumna aventajada el exquisito placer que podía alcanzar desde su condición de mujer.

Gavin Fitzjohn era escocés, e hijo bastardo de un príncipe inglés. Un rebelde sin país y con espíritu sombrío.Clare Carr, la hija de un noble de la frontera escocesa, conocía a fondo las normas de la caballería, y también sabía que Gavin había infringido todas. Aun así, se sentía dominada por el deseo hacia aquel rebelde de sangre real, ¿sería él quien desatara todo lo que había intentado ocultar con tanto esfuerzo? Esos anhelos tan tentadores que habían estado latentes… hasta ese momento.

Él solo era un caballero errante y mercenario… Garren le debía todo cuanto era y tenía a su amigo y valedor William, conde de Readington, a quien había salvado de la muerte en el campo de batalla. Y cuando William cayó gravemente enfermo, tras regresar de la guerra, Garren se propuso hacer lo que hiciera falta para ayudarlo otra vez, aunque eso implicara ir de peregrinación. Dominica estaba convencida de que sir Garren era un mensajero del Cielo y que aquella peregrinación, bendecida con la presencia del apuesto y heroico caballero, le brindaría la señal divina que estaba esperando para tomar los hábitos. Pero al descubrir que aquel viaje de fe la conducía inexorablemente a los fuertes brazos de Garren, empezó a preguntarse si su verdadera misión no sería abrir el frío corazón del mercenario…