Kathryn Le Veque

It's another Executioner Knight's tale featuring the younger prince of Kitara - and he's about to blow Medieval England wide open Forced marriages, secrets, sins, and scoundrels run rampant in this blockbuster Medieval tale Essien al-Kort was not born in England. Having been exiled from his homeland far to the east, he has experienced more suffering in his lifetime in most. But the crusading knights were good to him and he grew up in a Christian world, eventually finding his way to England. As a fully-fledged knight under Ajax de Velt and Christopher de Lohr, Essien is an elite warrior among warriors. He's also a highly skilled tournament competitor, like his older brother, and these days, he's making a fortune as the tournament knight known as the God of Vengeance. But his fortune will only take him so far. Enter Catalina de Barenton. Catalina's father is an ally and neighbor of Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). The man has expressed his desire to Christopher that his widowed daughter should remarry and believes the fact that she has two young children will work against her. However, she's an heiress, and Christopher sees Essien as a candidate, not only in marriage, but as an ally when he inherits the de Barenton properties through marriage. The only problem is that Catalina has no desire to remarry... not even after she meets Essien. And her husband, who is presumed dead, may not be dead, after all. The mystery deepens. Join Essien and Catalina in a unique and powerful love story as they navigate the complexities of a forced marriage that eventually becomes their lifeline. From the rocky start to the breathtaking conclusion, God of Vengeance is a story for the ages.

Another Guard of Six adventure as a powerful knight, with a sword known as Insurrection, faces his own demons. But will his friends be so forgiving? Epic Medieval Romance on a grand scale as sworn enemies live and love... with explosive secrets to be revealed Kent de Poyer is part of the powerful Norman de Poyer family from Netherworld Castle. He was raised on the Welsh marches, a knight who has been at the forefront of Welsh rebellion against the English. Therefore, it's little wonder when Henry sends Kent to the Welsh marches because of some trouble between an English family and a local Welsh warlord that threatens to ignite the entire border into a blaze of battle. Kent and the Guard of Six head to Wales. Madelaina ferch Bryn is the daughter of the apothecary from the village of Penderyn. The mighty castle known as The Narth anchors her peaceful valley and when the English sack the castle, it's a valley of apprehension. The Welsh warlord has fled, helped by the villagers, and Kent poses as a Welsh traveler to discover the whereabouts of the warlord, he finds himself in the dark world of a spy game. One that involved the sweet Madelaina. He's intent to use her for his own purposes, but never planned on falling in love with her. The Welsh marches are building up to an explosive battle between the Welsh and the English, but not for land or money. This one is about revenge and threatens to disrupt everything Kent's career has stood for. Will his Guard of Six brethren support his stance? Or will Kent be on his own as he battles for Madelaina's love? Insurrection means rebellion... but does it represent Kent's personal rebellion against everything he's ever known? Or Madelaina's?

This is the moment lovers of the de Lohr Dynasty series have been waiting for. Christopher de Lohr's (Rise of the Defender) youngest son takes front and center in this epic Medieval Romance. Sins, sacrifice, and secrets are the order of the day in LION OF THUNDER Strong women, enemies to lovers, and a little grumpy sunshine prevail Westley de Lohr has a secret - he's been betrothed to the young girl who was his 'best friend' when he was about five years of age. Her father was a powerful neighbor and Westley's father, seeing an opportunity, brokered a betrothal for his youngest son. As her father's only child, she would inherit a strong fiefdom and Christopher wanted that for his son. But things have changed. Elysande du Nor used to pull Westley's hair and make his life miserable, but somehow in that childhood fighting, two fathers saw the opportunity for a betrothal. The truth was that Elysande grew up, fostered as a proper young woman, but never lost that tomboyish nature. When Westley finally shows up at her family home to claim his betrothed, Elysande realizes the boy she used to taunt has, indeed, become a man. And a very handsome one. Now, a betrothal doesn't seem so bad, but as Westley and Elysande come to know one another as adults, trouble is brewing. In a border skirmish that Westley participates in, Elysande receives word that Westley has been taken prisoner. While Christopher and the rest of the de Lohr war machine try to figure out how to reclaim their son, Elysande goes straight to Westley's captor with a proposal. And it's not what anyone expected. Join Westley and Elysande as two childhood friends grow to love one another as adults, where passion and loyalty grows into something stronger than life itself. Courage is something that stirs the soul, and Westley and Elysande must show their mettle in a situation that becomes more dire than either could imagine, but when death comes for a loved one, it threatens to destroy all they've built. Bring the tissues for this impactful, poignant romance.

Welcome to Book Two in the exciting HIGHLAND LEGION series When a betrothal is broken by a wayward bride, Darien dun Tahr finds himself in an awkward... and unknowingly dangerous... position. Lies, secrets, and betrayal abound in Scotland in this passionate tale of true love Darien, the second son of Lares dun Tarh, finds himself betrothed to a wealthy lass from a good Scottish family. He's not particularly eager to marry, but he's not particularly opposed to it, either. His new bride, a high-strung and vain woman, is insulted by his apathy, leaving a crack in the relationship between her family and his. Emelia Moriston is a troublemaker and always has been, but not as much as she is when she realizes Darien isn't falling at her feet. Not that it matters, because she doesn't want him, anyway. She wants her sister's betrothed. On the eve of Emelia and Darien's wedding, the bride and her sister's intended elope, leaving devastation in their wake. Darien is truthfully relieved that he doesn't have to marry the demanding Emelia, but he doesn't expect to find himself in the position of comforting her sister. The fair and sweet Eventide. Evie Moriston couldn't be any more different from her sister. A kind and beautiful lass, she was betrothed to a son from the powerful Cannich family. But he's left her and although Evie wasn't in love with him, the humiliation is more than she can bear until Darien gives her what comfort he can. Then, she begins to realize why she wasn't so keen on her Cannich husband. It was because he lacked everything that Darien has. And so, the love story... and the heartache... begin. Join Darien and Evie in a rip-roaring tale that sees the wayward bride return with tales of a dead lover and lies that she uses to try and tear two families apart. In the Highlands, where blood is often strongest bond men hold, Darien and Evie find that passion, and love, is stronger still. Stronger than the lies that try to break it. Airson a h-uile m. For all time.

Leonidas de Wolfe is the son of a diplomat... but every inch the grandson of William de Wolfe. Beware of the wolfe BITE in the ultimate enemies-to-lovers romantic tale As the son of Edward de Wolfe, Henry III and Edward I's greatest diplomat, Leonidas has been in the heart of England's politics since the beginning of his career. An elite knight, Blackchurch trained and Kenilworth-educated, he is the pinnacle of the de Wolfe stable of knights, sons and grandsons and great-grandsons of the greatest knight of his generation, William de Wolfe. But what Leonidas is about to face will put that education and training to the test. He has to keep a young French princess alive long enough to marry the next king of England. The future queen comes with a nurse and governess in the fair Christelle de Lorrain, but the truth is that Christelle is a trained spy and bodyguard sent to protect the young royal. Leonidas may be tasked with guarding the queen, but Christelle has been tasked with the same thing - and what she says goes. It isn't long before the battle of the wills begins. So does the attraction. Leonidas isn't thrilled with the young princess's nurse. The woman seems to have more involvement than a nurse should have, but she's brilliant at pretending to be submissive when she's really doing exactly what she wants to do. Leonidas is used to men obeying his commands without question, but the fair-haired Frenchwoman clearly never got that memo. Leonidas is so busy being irritated with her that he doesn't even realize when he's fallen in love with her. That brings an entirely new set of problems. Christelle, however, is a little harder to come around. She finds Leonidas quite handsome and virile, but she has no intention of falling for an English warlord. Her life has been carefully planned out by her de Lorrain family, one of the ruling families of France, and that life does not include a de Wolfe.... does it? Join Leonidas and Christelle in an enemies-to-lovers tale that takes them from the dangers of Edward III's early reign to the halls of Woodstock Palace where the young king and his young queen finally take their vows. Will their marriage finally separate the great Le Morsure and the French bodyguard known as the la protecteur de la reine? It's another exciting de Wolfe Pack Generations adventure

They call him The Swordsman... Part of the powerful de Reyne family, Sinclair "Sin" de Reyne is a black sheep. A man with a mysterious past and a family he doesn't speak of, he is one of the elite trainers at the Blackchurch Guild, the premier knight training school in England. They call Sin "The Swordsman" because of his skill with a blade, but that skill is about to be put to the test. So is his heart. Elisiana Maria Isabella Fernandez y de Verra is a young lady with a problem. Hailing from a very strict family with a Spanish father and a Norman mother, her entire life has been planned for her, including an impending betrothal that will strengthen family ties. Unable to live a life in chains any longer, Elisiana makes the bold move of running away from home to start a new life. That new life brings her straight into Sin's path. No one knows much about the new serving wench at the favored tavern of the Blackchurch trainers, but they do know she's very pretty. Having just returned from a lengthy battle assignment north of Paris, Sin is returning to his training position when he meets the young woman with dark hair and flashing, pale eyes. She has spirit and they manage to strike up a friendship. But friendship turns to something and just as Sin is starting to feel something for her, all hell breaks loose - Elisiana's brother locates her and the truth of her identity comes out. Elisiana is not only of noble blood, but she's also promised to another man. Now, the Swordsman must make a choice - return to Blackchurch and forget the fiery lass? Or will the man with the mysterious past finally reveal his true self and fight for what he wants? Who he wants. Join Sin, Elisiana, the Blackchurch knights, and two factions of pirates as the battle for Elisiana's freedom begins. It's a wild ride through tradition, piracy, blood, battle, and the power of love in this epic Historical Romance adventure. Numquam dedite. Never surrender. That's Blackchurch's motto. For the love of Elisiana, it becomes Sin's battle cry. The Blackchurch Guild: The Shadow Knights Series: The LeviathanThe ProtectorThe Swordsman

A powerful spinster, a lonely woman, and a hunky knight are front in center in this gripping tale of passion, meddling, betrayal, and truest of loves. It's Douglas de Lohr's turn to shine As the fifth son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, one of the most powerful men in the realm, Douglas has his share of power and prestige also. Rather than linger in his father's mighty shadow, or even the shadow of his important older brothers, Douglas is about to carve a path for himself that will either shatter his will to live... or make him the most impressive de Lohr son yet. It all begins when his father asks Douglas to go to the aid of the sister of an old friend, to an enormous castle in Devon where legends live and chaos reigns. Lady Isabella de Fortibus is the sister in question, the heiress to the Earldom of Devon and mistress of mighty Tiverton Castle. A spinster all her life, she rules Tiverton with an iron fist until a medical emergency renders her an invalid. There are wolves at her door. She has requested that her brother's old friend, Hereford, send help and it comes in the form of Douglas. But he walks into a strange, new world. Another member of this strange world has been battling danger herself. Lady Misery Elizabeth Ruth de Amada has been at Tiverton since childhood. Sent to the castle along with her twin brother, Payne, the de Amada children have been part of Lady Isabella's world for many years. Lady Isabella looks upon Misery, or Mera as she is known, as her own daughter. It is Mera who helps Douglas gain his bearings in a castle that has only known instability as of late. But there is a danger at Tiverton that focuses on Douglas the moment he arrives and Mera is in the crosshairs. Join Douglas and Mera in a complex tale where a de Lohr son must learn to use his own claws wisely as Isabella and Mera are swept up into a deadly situation. Douglas falls for Mera as Isabella falls for Douglas. Complicating the situation is a living danger that would like to see both women, and Douglas, dead. Can Douglas save the woman he loves? Or will the woman who loves him become his sacrifice? It's an edge-of-your-seat ride in this epic de Lohr saga

The bigger and badder they are, the harder they fall... Dark, sultry, with a hint of fire in his blood from his Visigoth ancestors and a spark in his eye that betray his killer instincts, Thorington "Thor" de Reyne is the son of the Earl of Ashington and one of the greatest knights England has ever seen. His talent is unmatched, so much so that the king himself has demanded Thor's service. But he has to fight Thor's own father to get him. Much in demand, Thor has an ego that is fed by the warlords and kings who are fighting over him. But he has own plans and that includes getting rich, rich enough so that he won't have to serve at the whim of a king or an earl. And the king knows it. In a strategic move, the king offers a marriage to Thor, to the richest heiress in England if not the entire world. Lady Caledonia de Wylde is a woman with more money than the king himself and quite possibly more land than any other landholder in England. Not only was she an heiress in her own right, but she married - and was widowed by - a man with roots that went back before the Norman conquest. She's younger than Thor, and and brings three daughters with her, but Thor doesn't care. He'll get the money he wants and the power he very much craves. But what he didn't expect was to fall in love with her. And that's where the tides change. Lady Caledonia has an enemy, one so dark and devious that he'll do anything to gain her money, her lands, and her very life if he can. Unbeknownst to Thor, he finds himself marrying into an explosive situation where he could very well be the spark that ignites the blaze. Now, he has a wife and an empire to protect, but it's not Thor who ultimately does the protecting. It's Caledonia. Part of the de Reyne Domination seriesGuardian of DarknessThe Black StormA Cold Wynter's KnightWith DreamsMaster of the Dawn

Welcome to the brand-new Highlander Medieval Romance series, Lucifer's Legion, with the launch of Book One, HIGHLAND BORN Every family has legends behind it, but no family more than the Dun Tarh clan. Tucked deep in the highlands of Scotland and relatives to the MacKenzie clan, the dun Tarh family is said to have been spawned from the lost Roman legion, the elite Ninth Hispania. For generations, the family was known for their dark men, quick to temper, fierce fighters with comely looks. They were greatly respected in the highlands until Lares Rayan dun Tahr became the head of the family, a former priest who had fallen from grace. Lucifer, they called him. And his sons were known as Lucifer's Highland Legion. Aurelius dun Tarh is the eldest son of what many consider Lares' unholy union. Highlander born but English trained because of his English mother, Aurelius is a man of two worlds. Enormous and powerful, he is the first of many handsome brothers and it's no secret that there is probably more than one dun Tarh bastard roaming about the highlands. For all of his talent and power, however, Aurelius is a man of discontent. His English grandfather insists he fight in France for Edward III and Aurelius finds himself fighting alongside men who should be his enemy, but men he nonetheless shares an alliance with. A man of two worlds, indeed. As a reward for his performance at the Battle of Crecy, Aurelius is presented with a bride from one of the great English warlords. The Earl of Bridlington has no male heirs and he wants Aurelius. Unable to protest, Aurelius finds himself betrothed to one of the richest heiresses in England... and absolutely hating it. Valery de Leybourne, daughter of Bridlington, doesn't like the idea of being married to a highlander, either. A spitfire of a woman, Aurelius learns that aspect of her personality the hard way. He further realized that he may very well enjoy this marriage because Valery and her spark entertains him to no end. But before the marriage can take place, an explosive family secret is revealed that might possibly ruin both families... And it has nothing to do with Aurelius or Valery, but it could very well mean their end. Grab your box of tissues for an epic adventure of romance, mystery, and the true meaning of love in this stunning beginning to a great new Historical Romance series The Highland Legion series: Highland BornHighland DestroyerHighland SlayerHighland GuardianHighland ProtectorHighland ChampionHighland SentinelHighland Invincible

The heir to Lioncross Abbey Castle makes his presence known. Like all sons of de Lohr, Curtis de Lohr was born for war. As the firstborn son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, England's greatest knight during the reign of Richard I, Curtis grew up knowing what was expected of him and he thrived through the pressure. But the pressure was kept buried and, with all pressure, at some point it's got to give. With a reputation for being humorless, brutally honest, powerful, and fearless in battle, Curtis is the shining heir for the House of de Lohr. As the premier knight for Henry III, he performs flawlessly in every battle, every situation. When he is put to the test in Wales by laying siege to a castle that Henry wants very badly, the victory of that castle brings about a treaty of epic proportions - having a wife forced upon him in exchange for peace. That changes everything. Eira Avrielle "Elle" ferch Gwynwynwyn is a warrior woman in her own right. The daughter of the last ruler of Powys, she is a valuable commodity to the Welsh as well as to the English. She also happens to be a widow and since the death of her husband, she has fought in every battle against the English in his stead. That means she fought against Curtis in his quest to take her castle, something he wasn't aware of. A woman of mystery, Elle carries many secrets that she keeps deeply buried. She has plans for her new husband. One thing she didn't plan on was falling in love with him. And the feeling is very, very mutual. Join Curtis and Elle in a dangerous game of politics and passion during a time when the slightest swing of the pendulum could mean life or death. It's an all-out battle within the House of de Lohr to keep Curtis out of danger... and to keep Elle by his side when her natural instincts dictate otherwise. Can their love survive the ghosts of her past? Or will those ghosts consume them both. Sometimes, the true enemy is within... Books in the House of de Lohr/Sons of de Lohr series (Christopher de Lohr line)Rise of the DefenderLion of TwilightLion of War