Kathryn Le Veque

He's an Executioner Knight with a royal secret that could blow England apart. She's the last of the bloodlines from the High Kings of Ireland. Between the two of them, they have more royal blood in them than anyone alive, but royal blood can be far more of a curse and far less of a privilege when dealing with secrets that could bring down a kingdom. And destroy a love that was never supposed to happen. Tristan de Royans was raised by the House of de Royans, but de Royans blood does not flow through his veins. As the secret love child of Alys of France and Henry II, Tristan has been kept hidden since the day of his birth. Aware of his true parentage, he bears the shield of the royal house in the course of his duties, hating that he bears the crimson shield of his real family. A family that wants to kill him. William Marshal has kept Tristan protected all these years. Having fostered in the best homes, Tristan is a knight's knight - a warrior beyond compare. The Marshal has need of Tristan's strength in Wales, protecting properties belonging to Ajax de Velt, but before Tristan can assume his post, a chance meeting changes the course of his life. Enter Andromeda "Andie" de Coursey. Andie is as unique as Tristan is. Her maternal grandfather is the last Norse-Gaelic king of Dublin, Ascall mac Ragnaill, and much like Tristan, royal blood was a curse. Pursued by her grandfather's enemies, she was sent into hiding a long time ago with an Irish-Norman family who changed her name. As it turned out, King John wanted to use her as a bargaining chip when the time was right, but when he died, his ambition to utilize her died with him. Now, Andie is little more than a servant in a Norman house, hidden from the world. Her future seems bleak. Until she meets Tristan. The hardened Plantagenet warrior is immediately smitten with the beautiful woman with the pale blue eyes. With her bloodlines, and his, they could effectively rule nations if they were to join forces, but in their case, the relationship they form is born from love... not conquest. But there are those who seek to use Andie in just that manner. Conquest. Join Tristan and Andie in an adventure of a lifetime, where a love that was never meant to be suddenly becomes the very air they breathe. As factions endeavor to tear them apart, a love for the ages refuses to die. Tristan must bring out the king in him to survive. And Andromeda must bring out the queen. Love, as they discover, is the strongest force on earth. The Crimson Shield is part of the USA Today Bestselling Executioner Knights series.

The ultimate enemies to lovers trope has arrived as a brutal Irish knight conquers his hatred of the English to win the heart of the sister of his English enemy. Welcome to the wilds of Medieval Ireland...1323 A. D. - Devlin de Bermingham, an Irish knight to the core, is the bastard son of the Earl of Louth and the descendant of Irish kings. He is also a strong proponent that the Irish should rule Irish lands. Rebelling against his English overlord, the Earl of Kildare, he captures one of Kildare's castles south of Wicklow. Known as Black Sword, a rebel who is both admired and feared, Devlin has set the events in motion for an enormous Irish revolt. Every Norman settlement in Ireland is at risk because of Black Sword's actions and the stage is set. The Lady Emllyn Fitzgerald is the sister of the Earl of Kildare. When her brother sends his fleet to quell the uprising on his lands, she stows away on one of the vessels in order to follow the object of her affection, a strong young English knight sworn to her brother, into battle. It is her intention to prove to the man she is worthy and brave enough to be his wife, but she truly has no grasp of the seriousness of her folly. As the English fleet makes landfall along the Wicklow coast, disaster strikes - Black Sword and his army of Irish rebels are waiting for them. In a devastating night of blood and mayhem, the English armada is destroyed and Lady Emllyn is taken a prize. Join Devlin and Emllyn as they embark upon a journey of a lifetime where both will face death, defeat, and disaster, but most terrifying of all, face their growing feelings for one another in a world that would see them torn apart. How is it possible for two people from two completely different worlds to find a love so deep that it will see each of them make sacrifices for the other? Will they be able to remain together or will politics and war keep them apart? Discover the unforgettable adventure of a lifetime and experience what lengths Devlin and Emllyn with go to in order to be with each other, lengths that will transcend their loyalty to their own people and jeopardize their very freedom. For a love that was never meant to be, they will risk all. Note to readers: This novel was originally published as Black Sword, but it has been significantly rewritten and revised because of the brutal nature of the original opening chapters. Given the circumstances at the time and at the period in history, brutality towards women was considered conquest and victory. Understanding and forgiveness are still a key element of this novel, but be advised that the traumatic abuse of the original opening has been removed or softened for contemporary audiences.

Patrick de Wolfe's (Nighthawk) youngest son, Titus, is front and center in this rip-roaring Medieval Romance that will have you on the edge of your seat When a de Wolfe mates, he mates for life. And when he falls for a woman, he falls harder than most. But when a scorned woman is involved, anything can happen... And usually does. Titus de Wolfe is the youngest of four talented and accomplished sons of the Earl of Berwick. On a visit to London on behalf of his father, Titus meets the woman who will change the course of his future. Katiana de Edington is that woman. Daughter of a very rich merchant, she's not of the nobility. But she's smart, educated, and vivacious, and undeniably beautiful. Titus is smitten. So smitten, in fact, that he marries Katiana without permission. That's when the trouble begins. A local ally of de Wolfe has been planning on a marriage between his daughter and Titus. When news of Titus' unexpected marriage is made known, the knives come out. Titus and Katiana should be enjoying their newly married life but all of Berwick is now on the alert against the storm of politics gripping the country and enemies who were once allies. When the House of de Wolfe is sucked into the conflict between Edward II and Thomas of Lancaster, someone close to Katiana decides to use her to his advantage. With his wife in trouble, Titus calls forth the de Wolfe Pack to save her... and seek revenge. Wolves mate for life and Titus will risk his to seek justice for the woman he loves. It's an all-out battle in the north as the de Wolfe Pack prepares for war.

The Lion Cubs are about to take charge Richard "Roi" de Lohr is the second son of Richard the Lionheart's champion, Christopher de Lohr. Roi was raised in the finest homes and with the finest training. Emerging as a powerful and intelligent knight, he married the woman he wanted and enjoyed the life of prestige he had earned. When his wife gave birth to a son, Roi's life was complete. Until tragedy struck. When Roi's wife dies in childbirth with their second child, he is devastated. But he's a de Lohr and de Lohrs don't crumble. He raises his son alone, proud that the lad promises to take his place among the great de Lohrs. He even arranges a marriage for his son with the daughter of a prestigious lord, an heiress of great wealth. Everything is going as planned. But tragedy strikes again. Roi's son is killed in a freak accident, leaving Roi shattered beyond repair. The prestigious lord, however, has no sympathy and demands that Roi fulfill the marriage contract or risk losing a strong alliance. With Roi's son gone, that means Roi, a widower, must marry the young heiress he's never even met. Lady Diara le Bec is that heiress. From one of the finest families in England, that prestige masked a problem - naturally vivacious and charming, Diara has earned herself a scandalous reputation that Roi wasn't told about. He's rather reserved by nature, serious and deliberate, and when he finds himself married to a woman who can light up an entire room with simply her smile, he's taken aback. There are whispers of Diara's flirtations and the men she has conquered. Roi suspects he has gotten himself into a miserable marriage. But that soon changes as he comes to know the lightning bolt known as Diara. Deedee. And so begins a love story for the ages. Treachery and deceit, it seems, aim directly for Roi and Diara as their relationship deepens. Join them as they navigate the turbulent waters of a romance that was never supposed to happen... and a joy that they could have never dreamt of.

Love is immortal and time, as we know it, is circular. Souls never truly die, but connect with each other in different times, different worlds. A modern American girl is about to discover just how mystical the world can be. And just how much she loved an ancient king... and was loved in return. Destry Caldbeck, smarting from being jilted at the altar, travels to Ireland on what was supposed to be her honeymoon. While visiting Dowth, an ancient Neolithic site outside of Dublin, she encounters a group of students and their instructor. Dr. Conor Da Derga is everything an Irishman should be - enormous, muscular, red-headed, and drop-dead sexy. He's also loud, booming, animated, and brilliant. Conor, having seen the gorgeous American with the bright eyes when she first arrived at the mound, is thrilled to have a chance encounter with her. Destry and Conor share a moment of undeniable attraction before ancient incantations and ghostly visitations begin to lend clues to their past lives as an ancient king and queen. Soon, they find themselves caught up in a maelstrom of time shifts, landing them back in the Middle Ages of Ireland's history where they discover a high king's destiny. But their situation is far more complex and dangerous than it seems. Conor was once known as the Ard-R of Ciannachta, a powerful ancient kingdom. As the High King, he was much respected but as he quickly discovers, his jealous brother rose up against him and Conor and Destry were banished to the nether regions by an evil wizard. But the forces of good are with them and they are returned to Ciannachta to once again claim the throne and save the land, now suffering under the false king. It's up to Destry and Conor to save a kingdom that once belonged to them and to understand that their lives are caught up in an ancient cycle of fate they can't control. And a love that will never end. Live the adventure.(Note: The first part of High King was previously published as "Echoes of Ancient Dreams" in 2014. High King is the complete novel, parts one and two combined.)

Welcome to Book One in the exciting and diverse new series, The Blackchurch Guild: The Shadow Knights. The greatest trainer of all is a man they call The Leviathan... Enormous, with a Scots father and a Greek mother, Tay Munro is the stuff gods are made of. He is also the meanest, biggest, nastiest trainer of men at Blackchurch. He speaks several languages and is brilliant in anything he does. Most importantly, he is a firm believer that women should not be warriors and he does his best to wash out the female he is assigned to train. Enter Athdara de Ghent. Beautiful and mysterious, Tay is attracted to her from the start but that does not stop his attempts to break her. When he realizes how strong she is, he becomes intrigued. Athdara is a warrior from the Flanders region, but there is a darkness about her. There is also a vulnerability. Tay, the resister of women, begins to fall for the women he cannot break. When her real reasons for coming to Blackchurch are revealed, Tay realizes she's not there simply to learn the ways of the Blackchurch Guild. Athdara's reasons are much deeper even than that. Join Tay and Athdara in a blood feud that has followed Athdara all the way to the wilds of Devon. Because Blackchurch is a trainer of men, they are forbidden to take sides in any given conflict that comes to their doors. They're not protectors, but trainers and teachers. Will Tay choose his oath to The Blackchurch Guild over the woman he loves?

Get ready for a scandalous Regency romp. Meet the Sinning Flynns Rory Flynn, grandson of the Duke of Savernake, is embittered by his family's reputation as a wealthy family from Irish stock. They are hated by the Ton but accepted because of their links to the duke. Rory has a list of those who have offended his family the most and he intends to do something about it. Enter the night of nights, the annual event Polite Society anticipates-the dazzling Stag Ball given by the duke himself. The worst offender against Rory's family is none other than the man his mother jilted those years ago, the Earl of Exford. He's never forgiven Lady Flynn for breaking their engagement even though he managed to marry well. Knowing the earl and his daughter will be at the Stag Ball, Rory is determined to compromise the daughter to punish the earl for his sins against his mother. But what he didn't count on was a chance encounter with a sweet, beautiful woman who pulls him off his quest. As he goes in pursuit of Lady Edith "Edie" Rissington, Rory finds himself entrenched in a world where her secrets are darker than his own and egregious sins are something that can never be forgiven. Will Edie forgive him his family's past - or can Rory forgive her for withholding hers? It's a night of scandals and secrets at the Stag Ball

A flashy knight with a scandalous reputation and a much-pursued heiress find themselves tangled up in an unconventional love story. But all is not as it seems. Will hidden secrets destroy everything?1195 A. D. - Sir Galen Burleson (from Guardian of Darkness) has a love 'em and leave 'em reputation. Enormous and powerful, he is the captain of the army at Hexham Castle. Galen is in control of his life and his future until his dying father, tired of his son's roving ways, demands he marry. But Galen isn't allowed a choice - his father already has a wealthy bride in mind: Lady Lorica de la Beauvriere, the sole heiress of the St. Nicholas Court Castle fortune. Aside from thinking that his father is mad, Galen has no intention of pursuing a woman who, by all accounts, is much-pursued already. He doesn't need, or want, the competition. St. Nicholas Court is a powerful castle with old Norman money but Galen would prefer to chase women of his own choosing. However, his father finally confesses his reasons for the St. Nicholas Court heiress choice - the Burleson wealth, once substantial old Saxon wealth, is gone. But the reason why it is gone shocks Galen to the bone. Now, he has no choice but to pursue the wealthiest unmarried woman he knows - Lady Lorica. Lorica de la Beauvriere isn't an ordinary lady. Highly educated and highly trained in a variety of feminine and non-feminine pursuits, she's the smartest person in the room when suitors come to call. Her wit is biting, her manner brusque and superior, and Galen walks into a deluge of resistance and insults right from the start. But that only serves to intrigue him. And with that, a very unconventional love story is born. Join Galen and Lorica on an adventure of a lifetime, where all is not as it seems, where dark secrets can crush, but also where love can repair the damage and divide. When Galen is called to battle and a young life is cut short, it's Lorica who finally understands what it is to love and be loved. And Galen who decides that Lorica is the only woman for him.(Note: this book is tied to Guardian of Darkness and all three de Reyne brothers make an appearance)

A super-star knight with a de Wolfe pedigree... and the Scottish rose who saves his life. In the turbulent lands of the English/Scottish border, their love wasn't meant to last.... but no one loves as strongly as a de Wolfe. Warwick "War" Herringthorpe was born of a Northumberland de Percy daughter and the Wolfe of the Border, William de Wolfe, back in the days when William was a rising hero, unencumbered by marriage, free to do, and love, whom he so chooses. A brief relationship with Jane de Percy left Jane pregnant and William unaware of the situation. Jane's father had bigger aspirations for his daughter than a mere knight and quickly married her to a much-older, titled husband who was willing to overlook her indiscretion. Years later, War has returned to Northumberland as a royal knight, the garrison commander of mighty Bamburgh Castle as Simon de Montfort creates havoc throughout England. Heir to a minor barony, War has made a name for himself as one of Henry's fiercest knights. In a battle against de Monfort's loyalists, the garrison at Bamburgh is joined by some of the most powerful families in the north - de Wolfe included. De Wolfe allies who see Herringthorpe fight, including de Wolfe sons, swear there is a new force to be reckoned with in Northumberland. His gestures, movements, and appearance are reminiscent of a young William de Wolfe. And the rumors begin. When War ends up in a battle against opportunistic Scots, he is gravely wounded and crawls from the battlefield to stay clear of deadly Scots. He is saved by a young Scotswoman whom he never expects to see again. He was wrong. Upon his mother's death, War's true father is revealed, plunging War into a world he doesn't want to be part of. He learns to resent the Wolfe of the Border, who left his mother when she was pregnant, and so begins War's intention to meet the greatest knight in England. Perhaps he might even intimidate and dominate him. But there's only one catch... The lovely Scotswoman who saved his life happens to be William's kin. Join War and Annaleigh as they navigate a romance that is as complex as it is beautiful, where family ties will be tried - and tested - and love is the ultimate glory. It's the original de Wolfe Pack in their prime in this story of secrets, redemption, and sacrifice.

From USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque and #1 Amazon Bestselling author Alexa Aston, the Regency Duet you've been waiting for... meet the sensual, handsome, and naughty Sinning Flynns. London will never be the same... Mad King George III shocks Polite Society when he awards Cornish smuggler Sean Flynn, descended from an Irish pirate, an earldom and lands in Cornwall. Sean finds his mate in Lady Amy, the Duke of Savernake's only daughter, who jilts her betrothed for the handsome and wealthy Earl of Sinbrook. The couple, favored by the king, become entrenched in the ton and have four sinfully handsome sons. The eldest sons follow in their father's footsteps in the thriving smuggling industry, which eventually becomes a legitimate shipping business. They make their fortunes and find proper English brides. But the younger sons, Rory and Aidan, want to be their own men and are determined to find their mates their way-by hook, crook, or scandal. Enter the night of nights, the annual event Polite Society anticipates-the dazzling Stag Ball given by the Duke of Savernake himself. Now, the Sinning Flynns have their hunting grounds... and the games begin. The Sin Commandments by Kathryn Le Veque -Rory Flynn is embittered by the Sinning Flynn's reputation as a wealthy family from Irish stock, hated by the Ton but accepted because of their links to the Duke of Savernake. The worst offender against his family is none other than the man his mother jilted those years ago, the Earl of Exford. He's never forgiven Lady Sinbrook for her offense against him even though he managed to marry well. Knowing the earl and his daughter will be at the Stag Ball, Rory is determined to compromise the daughter to punish the earl for his sins against Lady Sinbrook. But what he didn't count on was a chance encounter with a sweet, beautiful woman who pulls him off his quest. As he goes in pursuit of Lady Edith "Edie" Rissington, Rory finds himself entrenched in a world where her secrets are darker than his own, and sins are something that can never be forgiven. Will Edie forgive him his family's past - or can Rory forgive her for withholding hers? One Magic Night by Alexa Aston -Aidan Flynn isn't a rogue, instead modeling himself after his grandfather, the Duke of Savernake, who will leave Larkhaven to Aidan-if he weds in the next two weeks. Lady Larissa Warren's amoral family has prevented her from making a suitable match. Now, her father has told her to find a husband at tonight's annual Savernake Stag Ball-or she must wed the ancient Lord Langdon. Aidan decides Larissa is the one, but she has no interest in marrying an infamous Sinning Flynn. Will Aidan convince Larissa he is nothing like his rakehell brothers and win the auburn-haired beauty's hand? Regency Historical Romance has never been so sinful - or so fun

Sometimes, men are impulsive in life and love. When Ronan de Wolfe, son of James de Wolfe (A Wolfe Among Dragons), marries young and impulsively, the consequences will prove to be disastrous when he meets the love of his life. Will de Wolfe honor stand the test? Or will true love crush a man of good character? Ronan de Wolfe, the mild-mannered but powerful son of James de Wolfe, married on a whim against the advice of his father and grandfather. He married into the powerful Northumberland de Grey family, a family that rivals the House of de Wolfe in both strength and wealth. Coerced by a cunning de Grey father, Ronan found himself married before he knew what happened. The years pass. Ronan is married and miserable. His wife has lovers, shaming both houses. Children are born, but they are not Ronan's. With some measure of peace on the England/Scotland borders, Ronan amuses himself in local tournaments to get away from his horrible home life. Along with his best friend, they enjoy celebrity status of the great tournament champions, but when his friend is mortally wounded and asks Ronan to take care of his pregnant wife, the situation changes drastically. Ronan meets the woman he should have married. Isabeth de Brito is a beautiful woman from a minor noble family. Pregnant with her dead husband's child, she and Ronan form a strong friendship as he tends to her every need, but in Ronan's case, it is much more. Friendship turns to love. When Ronan's petty, foolish wife realizes Ronan is paying attention to another woman, innocent as it is, the claws come out. Her powerful family can ruin Isabeth and her family - permanently. When Isabeth's father is forced into finding Isabeth another husband, Ronan can only stand by and watch the woman he loves as she is courted by another man. Will there be a happily ever after for Ronan and Isabeth? Or will Ronan have to watch his love marry another? It's another wild ride for de Wolfe Pack Generations.

It's William de Wolfe's (The Wolfe) eldest grandchild and namesake, William "Will" de Wolfe in an unconventional romance that is going to break your heart... and then put the pieces back together again. Welcome to the greatest de Wolfe Pack generation William "Will" de Wolfe has the weight of the entire de Wolfe empire weighing on him. Perfection is key. Living up to the grandfather he was named for has been something he's had to deal with his entire life. But Will is strong, noble, true, and powerful... everything a man named William de Wolfe should be. Except he's living through a personal tragedy no man should have to live through. Will was very young when he married his wife, Lily de Lohr. As the great-granddaughter of Christopher de Lohr, the marriage forever linked the Houses of de Wolfe and de Lohr. The children born of the marriage are considered to have some of the finest bloodlines in England. But tragedy strikes when pregnant Lily is diagnosed with a terminal illness. And she wants to pick her husband's next wife. More than that, she wants him to fall in love with her. When his dying wife plays matchmaker, how successful can the relationship be between Will and Adria de Geld, the daughter of a de Lohr ally? Lily is determined that Adria should replace her in Will's heart and in his bed, something Adria is reluctant to do but she cannot help but feel the attraction to the handsome, tortured knight. She soon finds out that his torment is not only because of his dying wife, but because of a terrible secret that Lily hides. Will only found out by accident and it is that, more than anything, tearing him to pieces. A terrible secret that could tear apart two of England's greatest families. Can Adria and Will's love take flight in spite of the dire circumstances? Or will Will's torment overshadow a truly gifted, intelligent, and beautiful woman who has managed to fall in love with him? De Wolfe Pack Generations/ Grandsons of de Wolfe series: WolfeHeart (Markus de Wolfe)WolfeStrike (Thomas "Tor" de Wolfe)WolfeSword (Cassius de Wolfe)WolfeBlade (Andreas de Wolfe)WolfeLord (William "Will" de Wolfe)WolfeShield (Ronan de Wolfe)

Gripping historical romance in the Scottish Highlands from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le VequeVictory. Honor. Redemption. Magnus Stewart, aka "The Eagle" is the bastard son of a duke, and his royal blood has never been anything but a curse. Among the mystique and riches of the legendary fight club Ludus Caledonia, Magnus battles his way to the top. Lady Diantha de Mora in desperation seeks his help. When Magnus reluctantly comes to her aid, his fate is changed forever in one night. With enemies at every turn, it'll take muscle and a miracle for them to make it to the Highlands alive. There Magnus can reclaim his destiny, as Diantha reclaims his heart. Full of passion and heart, Highland Legend is perfect for readers of:Gabaldon's Outlander and Le Veque's USA Today bestselling de Wolfe seriesStrong-willed women and brave, brawny HighlandersHigh heat and fiery chemistryThrilling adventure and actionAn expertly crafted world to get lost in"Kathryn Le Veque is a force of nature."—TANYA ANNE CROSBY, New York Times bestselling author

It's Christopher de Lohr's bastard son, Peter, in a tale that could change the stars of the House of de Lohr forever... When religion and politics don't meet, it's an explosion that could tear the Executioner Knights - and England - apart forever... Peter de Lohr is the illegitimate son of the greatest knight in the realm, though he has been accepted by his father. Not only accepted - embraced. Peter is well-loved by everyone, an enormous and powerful knight in the image of his famous sire. He is also an Executioner Knight, and one of the very best. A great marriage is expected of him, it is presumed, to the daughter of a high-placed warlord. Until he meets Liora ben Thad. Petite, raven-haired and blue-eyed, Liora is the exquisite and glamorous daughter of a very prosperous goldsmith. She is also a Jewess, her father being a jeweler to the king. It is a time of great prosperity for the Jews of London, with King John being surprisingly fair to them, far more equitable than to some of his own barons. When Peter sees Liora, all other women - and quite possibly his plans for the future - cease to exist. But that comes at a price. The high-placed warlord and his daughter will not go quietly and they certainly will not relinquish a prize like Peter de Lohr to a woman of lesser social status. So begins a plot to separate Peter from Liora, a sinister plan that will threaten the House of de Lohr and the Executioner Knights... and everything they believe in. One that puts Peter right in the line of fire. Will two cultures, and two religions, and a royal order keep Peter and Liora apart? Or will their love find a way? Watch the Executioner Knights take sides in this delicious - and unusual - love story.