Joanna Fulford – författare

Dark warrior, rebellious bride… Taken prisoner by the Norman invaders who destroyed her home and family, Lady Ashlynn finds her life in jeopardy – until her saviour comes in the form of a powerful Scottish warlord. Black Iain may be fierce, yet Ashlynn feels strangely safe in his arms…Iain McAlpin’s reputation is well deserved, and no one will capture his heart. Having loved and lost once before, Iain wants only to be free of the rebellious, enticing Ashlynn. But then a decree from the King arrives…and commands Iain to make his beautiful captive his wife!

BARGAIN WITH A VIKING DEVIL! His life of old shattered, Wulfgar Ragnarsson lives only for the moment, cheating death and growing rich as a legendary mercenary. His heart may be frozen, but his desire burns hot for courageous widow Lady Anwyn, who needs his protection. . .For the safety of her son, Anwyn will risk everything. Even giving herself to a Viking warrior who teaches her not all men are monsters – but who seems incapable of love. . .Praise for THE VIKING’S DEFIANT BRIDE: ‘Fulford’s story of lust and love set in the Dark Ages is reminiscent of Woodiwiss’ The Flame and the Flower. ’ – RT Book Reviews

Beautiful and courageous, the Lady Elgiva is as great a prize as the land the Viking conqueror now controls. Earl Wulfrum has taken her home, and now he will take her—as his unwilling bride. Wulfrum is a legendary warrior, but the strong-willed Elgiva proves the greatest challenge he has ever faced.Yet her response to his touch tells him she feels the all-consuming heat as much as he. Their passionate battle can end only one way—in the marriage bed!

‘Time is running out and only you can save our family…’ Harry Montague must discover the truth about his family’s missing heir—for better or worse. But his thoughts are sidetracked from the moment he first sees Elena Ruiz, beautiful and fierce in her bright red dress. She’s innocent, yet Spanish society has condemned her.Harry can help this woman in need with the security of a marriage made on paper—but nothing more. For Harry’s heart is armoured by pain and regret from the past. Yet soon he finds himself fighting the unexpected longing for his new wife that grows each day…

CONSUMED BY REVENGE – AND DESIRE!Captured by his enemy and chained like a dog, Leif Egilsson has one thought in his mind: revenge. He’ll no longer be beguiled by the treacherous beauty of Lady Astrid, and her innocence, which he so craved, will finally be his. On his escape, this fierce, proud Viking is bent on making her pay the price of her betrayal – in his bed!Only Astrid has the heart of a warrior, and she will not be tamed as easily as he believes…Victorious Vikings No man could defeat them. Three women would defy them!

A WARRIOR BRIDEIN THE VIKING’S BED…A hot-tempered redhead with a talent for swordcraft, Lara Ottarsdotter has seen off many an unwanted suitor! Then the Viking warlord Finn Egilsson comes seeking vengeance on a mutual enemy and Lara’s despairing father offers him a bounty of ships and swords. The price? Finn must take Lara as his wife.Finn has no wish to endure marriage again, yet his reluctant bride fires his blood with one passionate kiss. Her courage means she will never yield in battle, but soon all he wants is her ultimate willing surrender – in the marriage bed!Victorious VikingsNo man could defeat them. Two women would defy them!’

‘I will not become a rich man’s plaything! ’ Threatened with an unwelcome marriage, Claire Davenport flees to the wilds of Yorkshire. There, the darkly enigmatic Marcus Edenbridge, Viscount Destermere, comes to her rescue – and employs her as governess to his orphaned niece. Finding his brother’s killer has all but consumed Marcus until Claire enters his life. Her innocent beauty and quick mind are an irresistible combination, but she is forbidden fruit.It’s not until their secrets plunge them both into danger that Marcus realises he cannot let happiness slip through his fingers again…

THE MAJOR AND THE WILD ENGLISH ROSE Major Robert Falconbridge does not approve of Wellington sending a woman on a perilous mission across French-occupied Spain, but he can see that Miss Sabrina Huntley is no ordinary miss!The marriage-shy major and the English rose must pose as the Conde and Condesa de Ordoñez, travelling to a high society ball, and soon Falconbridge doesn’t know what is more dangerous – the menacing shadow of French patrols, or the sensual torment of sharing a room with this tantalising beauty…

Christmas is a time for love—even with inclement weather—in this anthology of three Regency short stories from three great authors.An Earl Beneath the Mistletoe by Louise AllenHugo, Earl of Burnham, hates Christmas! Snowbound in widow Emilia Weston''s cozy alehouse, with her young twins, he''s surrounded by festive preparations. Hugo''s cynical heart is in danger of being melted . . . How much longer can he avoid the mistletoe?Twelfth Night Proposal by Lucy AshfordLeaving London to claim his newly inherited estate, Theo Dalbury finds remote Derbyshire as foreign to him as his feelings for country girl Jenna. Christmas evokes painful memories for him, but Jenna is bringing out his festive spirit—and will give him a yuletide that he''ll never forget!Christmas at Oakhurst Manor by Joanna FulfordVivien Hastings is looking forward to a quiet Christmas at Oakhurst Manor, until she realizes she''ll be sharing it with Max Calderwood. It''s been years since he broke her heart, but one hot glance from his cool gray eyes shows her that she''s just as vulnerable to him as she ever was . . .Praise for Snowbound Wedding Wishes"Linked by the ''snowbound for the holidays'' theme, these delightful Regency-set novellas treat readers to three very different but equally engaging romances, all overflowing with warmth and an abundance of English holiday tradition. . . . The spirit of the holidays shines through brilliantly, and the snow plays its part in this captivating, rewarding anthology that would be a worthy addition to historical romance collections." —Library Journal

Survival of the fittest is fine, as long as you’re the one on top…but the family that had everything is about to lose it all… The Napoleonic Wars have ended, claiming the life of the Montague heir, Lord Jamie. The war-time profits that once significantly padded the family coffers are over. Rumour has it the grand family isn’t what it used to be.When a stranger notifies the family that her son is Lord Jamie’s heir, it’s a blow that threatens the very foundations of the Montague dynasty. It is now up to each Montague to decide for themselves the shape their destiny will take in a world where pride and power war for the greatest prize of all.Includes The Wicked Lord Montague by Carole Mortimer, The Housemaid's Scandalous Secret by Helen Dickson, The Lady Who Broke the Rules by Marguerite Kaye, Lady of Shame by Ann Lethbridge, The Illegitimate Montague by Sarah Mallory, Unbefitting a Lady by Bronwyn Scott, Redemption of a Fallen Woman by Joanna Fulford, and A Stranger at Castonbury by Amanda McCabe

A HUSBAND SHE CAN NO LONGER DENY… Eight years ago Claudia, Countess of Ulverdale, said goodbye to her husband Anthony when he left to fight against Napoleon. Now, both working as spies, they find their separate missions bring them together by chance in a Parisian brothel. Claudia’s independence – and her virtue – are compromised.Claudia finds herself caged within a marriage bed full of lies as fiery anger inflames the rising intensity between them. It is only a matter of time before Claudia gives in to a husband she hardly knows – but one she can’t resist…

THE BETROTHAL BARGAIN The infamous Lord Ban has lost all in the Northumbrian conflict, and now this battle-hardened warrior must turn his thoughts to producing an heir. But only the very desperate would align her fate with such a man…Almost broken by the violent ravings of her first husband, the recently widowed but ever beautiful Lady Isabelle is left with no dowry and no hope for the future. Believed to be barren, she is forced into a secret betrothal to the powerful Lord. On one condition – she must be with child before the wedding vows are spoken…

AN EARL BENEATH THE MISTLETOEHugo, Earl of Burnham, hates Christmas! Snowbound in widow Emilia Weston’s cosy house, with her young twins, he’s surrounded by festive spirit. Can Hugo’s cynical heart be melted? Twelfth Night Proposal – Leaving London to claim his estate, Theo Dalbury finds remote Derbyshire and country girl Jenna surprisingly appealing. Jenna will give him a yuletide that he’ll never forget!CHRISTMAS AT OAKHURST MANORVivien is looking forward to Christmas, until she has to share it with Max Calderwood, who once broke her heart.

The Wayward Governess: Vengeance has all but consumed Marcus Edenbridge, Viscount Destermere until Claire Davenport enters his life.Her beauty and quick mind are an irresistible combination, but it’s not until their secrets plunge them both into danger that Marcus realises he cannot let happiness slip through his fingers again…Also includes: His Counterfeit Condesa

The dazzling sequel to Regency Ballrooms Part One, yet perfect as a standalone collection, sink into the sublime world of the Regency, where scandalous affairs are as commonplace as romantic courtships.Including:Scandalising the TonGallant Officer, Forbidden LadyThe Viscount Claims His BrideThe Earl's Forbidden WardThe Rake's Unconventional MistressMarrying the MistressHis Cinderella BrideDevilish Lord, Mysterious MissThe Rake and the HeiressInnocent in the Sheikh's HaremThe Wayward GovernessHis Counterfeit Condesa

Tarnished Rose of the CourtAs a naïve girl Celia Sutton fell in love withJohn Brandon, who seduced her…then vanished. Now, sent on a dangerous mission by Elizabeth I, Celia is astonished to encounter him again.But, while John is as dashing as ever, Celia is notthe innocent rose he remembers…The Laird’s Captive WifeImprisoned by Norman invaders, Lady Ashlynn is rescued by fierce Scottish warlord Iain – who then holds her as his own prisoner! Disarmed by her attraction to her brooding captor, Ashlynn hopes to escape…until a royal decree commands Iain to make her his wife!

¿Te fiarías de un demonio vikingo?Su vida había quedado destrozada y Wulfgar Ragnarsson había decidido vivir solo el momento, engañando a la muerte y forjándose una leyenda como mercenario. Su corazón se había hecho de hielo, pero lady Anwyn, una valiente viuda que necesitaba su protección, estaba haciendo que el hielo se derritiera.Anwyn estaba dispuesta a arriesgarlo todo con tal de salvar a su hijo, y aquel guerrero vikingo le iba a enseñar que no todos los hombres eran unos monstruos, aunque él parecía incapaz de amar…

El compromiso tenía una extraña cláusula…El tristemente célebre lord Ban lo había perdido todo en el conflicto de Northumbria y ahora el guerrero curtido en mil batallas concentraba sus pensamientos en engendrar un heredero. Pero solo una mujer muy desesperada podría vincular su destino al de un hombre semejante...Casi destruida por los maltratos de su primer esposo, la joven viuda pero siempre bella lady Isabelle se había quedado sin dote y sin esperanzas para el futuro. Expuesta a las sospechas de su esterilidad, se vio obligada a comprometerse en secreto con el poderoso lord Ban. Con una condición: que concibiera un hijo antes de que el voto matrimonial fuera hecho público…

Estaba consumido a partes iguales por la venganza y el deseoDesde que su enemigo lo capturó y lo encadenó como si fuera un perro, Leif Egilsson solo tenía una idea en la cabeza: vengarse. No volvería a dejarse engañar por la belleza de la traidora Astrid, y su inocencia, que él tanto deseaba, sería suya.Durante su huida, el orgulloso vikingo se propuso conseguir que ella pagara el precio de su traición… ¡en el lecho! Sin embargo, no sabía que Astrid también tenía el corazón de una guerrera, y que no se dejaría domesticar tan fácilmente como él pensaba…

Sería una esposa muy combativa…Lara Ottarsdotter era una muchacha pelirroja con mucho genio. Su habilidad para el manejo de la espada había ahuyentado a muchos pretendientes. Un día, el guerrero vikingo Finn Egilsson llegó buscando venganza para un enemigo común, y el padre de Lara, en su desesperación, le ofreció barcos y hombres de apoyo a cambio de que hiciera a Lara su esposa.Finn no tenía ganas de pasar otra vez por el matrimonio, pero su esquiva novia encendió toda su pasión con un solo beso. Por su valor, estaba claro que Lara nunca iba a rendirse en la batalla, pero muy pronto Finn se dio cuenta de que lo que deseaba realmente era su rendición y su entrega… en el lecho conyugal.

Uma barganha com o viking demoníaco.A vida que Wulfgar Ragnarsson conhecia fora totalmente destruída. Agora ele apenas vive o momento, enganando a morte e enriquecendo cada vez mais como mercenário. Talvez seu coração tenha se tornado uma pedra de gelo, mas seu desejo arde por lady Anwyn, uma corajosa viúva que precisa de sua proteção… Para preservar seu filho, Anwyn arriscará tudo o que for preciso. Até mesmo se entregar a um guerreiro viking que irá ensiná-la que nem todos os homens são monstros.Ainda que Wulfgar não dê sinais de estar preparado para amar novamente…

Eran tiempos difíciles para el amor…Lady Elgiva, hermosa y valiente, era un trofeo tan apetecible como la tierra que ya dominaban los vikingos. El jefe Wulfrum se había quedado con sus posesiones y también se quedaría con ella, sería su esposa aunque no quisiera.Wulfrum era un guerrero de leyenda, pero la tenaz Elgiva sería la prueba más difícil que jamás había tenido que afrontar. Sin embargo, su reacción cuando la tocaba le indicaba que sentía la misma pasión devoradora que él. Esa batalla arrolladora sólo podía terminar de una manera…