Diese Saga spielt vor der rauen historischen Kulisse des mittelalterlichen Schottlands, wo Tapferkeit und Ehre an erster Stelle stehen. Verfolgen Sie die Schicksale mächtiger Clans, deren Mitglieder gezwungen sind, in stürmischen Zeiten für ihr Land und für die Liebe zu kämpfen. Die Geschichten voller Leidenschaft, kriegerischer Konflikte und unerwarteter Bündnisse entführen Sie in eine Welt von Rittern, Königen und starken Frauen.
Um Herrscherin über ihre geliebte Blue Isle zu bleiben, muss die schöne Wikingerin Mellyora den furchtlosen Lord Lion heiraten. Allerdings hat auch Mellyora ihren ganz eigenen Kopf - vor allem, wenn es um Liebe und Leidenschaft geht.
Schotland, 14e eeuw. Afton, Lord van Langley, is gestorven aan de pest. Zijn beeldschone echtgenote, de Engelse Igrainia, wordt nu gevangen gehouden in haar eigen kasteel... gegijzeld door een woeste Schotse ridder. Voor Eric Graham is de trotse kasteelvrouwe slechts een politieke pion, een mooie oorlogsbuit die hij voor de neus van de Engelse koning Edward I kan laten bungelen. Maar Eric krijgt zijn zin niet, waarop hij Igrainia dwingt met hem te trouwen. Zij zou nog liever in haar eigen kerkers wegkwijnen dan zijn arrogante aanwezigheid te accepteren. Wat beide jonge mensen echter nooit hadden verwacht is de intense hartstocht die hen onmiddellijk overvalt.
"A master of her craft, and a writer whose star shines ever brighter." --RT Book Reviews "An incredible storyteller." --Los Angeles Daily News "Heather Graham sparkles!" --Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author The tides of war have turned for the valiant Scots led by King Robert the Bruce, and they boldly reclaim lands still ruled by the English. When Jamie Graham comes to seize Hamstead Heath, he has no need for a hostage--not even one as beautiful and spirited as Christina, the manor's chatelaine. Yet she insists that he abduct her. Though he is certain this confounding woman is trying to play him for a fool, Jamie is determined to claim the sweet temptation she offers... Christina has but one goal--to free her brother from the fortress of the new English king who has accused her family of treason. Her growing love for her unwilling captor is both unexpected and thrilling, yet it must not deter her from her mission--to master the art of jousting, win a tournament in disguise, and secure her brother's release. She cannot foresee the twist of fate that will threaten all she holds dear: her life, her lands...and the man who has captured her heart. "Full of historical detail and bloody battles, the newest installment in Drake's 14th century Graham family series pits a resourceful Englishwoman against an overbearing Scottish warrior" –Publishers Weekly
Lord Jamie ist gegen eine Heirat seines alternden Onkels Charles Langdon mit der jungen Witwe Lady Maggie, die er als Erbschleicherin betrachtet. Widerwillig muss James aber feststellen, dass auch er dem Zauber der wunderhübschen Frau erliegt.
She desired him above all others... Would he now be her executioner? Lady Gwenyth Macleod has staked her fortune and her reputation to help Mary, Queen of Scots take her rightful place on the throne. But her struggle to guide the reckless, defiant queen has put her at perilous odds with Rowan Graham, a laird dangerously accomplished in both passion and affairs of state. And the more Gwenyth challenges his intentions, the less he can resist the desire igniting between them. Now, with her country in turmoil and treachery shadowing her every step, will Gwenyth's last daring gamble lead her to the ultimate betrayal--or a destiny greater than she could ever imagine?