Cynthia Breeding hat sich fünfzehn Jahre lang intensiv mit der Welt der mittelalterlichen Artuslegenden beschäftigt und diese zeitlosen Geschichten an High-School-Schüler weitergegeben. Diese tiefe Faszination treibt ihr Schreiben an, wo sie meisterhaft Erzählungen verwebt, die Themen wie Ehre, Verrat und die beständige Suche nach Idealen erforschen. Breeding taucht tief in die psychologische Komplexität ihrer Charaktere ein und untersucht, wie ihre Schicksale in großen, epischen Umgebungen miteinander verknüpft sind.
Deidre wird während des keltischen Frühlingsfestes von Barbaren gefangen genommen, doch der Ritter Gilead rettet sie und bietet ihr Schutz auf seinem Schloss. Trotz seiner Anziehung zu Deidre mischt sich sein Verstand in seine Gefühle, da er ahnt, dass sie Geheimnisse verbirgt und ein Überfall droht.
Art instructor Eve O'Conner's ex-husband absconded with her entire savings, making her wary of ever committing to a relationship again. Still, a woman has needs... So she finds what she thinks is a safe way to fulfill them, while watching her best friend from high school become badly entangled. Athletic Director Brian Caldwell keeps his life compartmentalized, and Eve fits perfectly into one of those compartments. She comes with no strings attached, unlike others in his world. However, the "string" he doesn't count on is his computer-whiz teenage son, who enrolls in Eve's art class and discovers what's been going on.
Set against the backdrop of the War of 1812, the story features the Lafitte brothers, who navigate the complexities of privateering and patriotism while aiding in the Battle of New Orleans. The narrative introduces fictional characters, including Christian, who seeks the trust of the governor's niece to free Lafitte, and Emily Clayton, a restless woman yearning for adventure. As relationships intertwine amidst shipwrecks and societal constraints, themes of romance and adventure unfold, revealing that the essence of love remains timeless.
The story centers on Adrian de Soules, an exiled Templar working covertly for Robert the Bruce, who becomes entangled with Kendra Claremont. Kendra, with her fiery hair and ties to the Earl of Pembroke, harbors a deep-seated animosity towards Templars, blaming them for her father's suicide. Their relationship is fraught with tension as Adrian grapples with his feelings for Kendra while navigating the dangers posed by her family's history and her strong prejudices against his order.
Set against the backdrop of Scottish Hogmanay, an American romance writer unexpectedly travels back to the 18th century after a magical encounter with a Highlander. As she navigates this unfamiliar time, questions arise about her identity and purpose in a world fraught with Jacobite tensions. Meanwhile, Niall Fraser, intrigued by her sudden appearance, grapples with whether she poses a threat or requires his protection. The story intertwines romance and historical intrigue, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures.
Samantha Talbot anticipates her high school reunion aboard a Caribbean cruise, eager to reconnect with her former all-girl bandmates and curious about her old rival and flame, Jack O'Neil. When Jack fails to appear, she feigns indifference, but soon realizes that his penchant for pranks might lead to unexpected surprises during the voyage. The reunion promises nostalgia, unresolved tensions, and the potential for rekindled connections amidst the backdrop of the sea.