Searching for a ring...finding a family! Penniless Mary Rennie knows she's lucky to have a home with relatives in Edinburgh, but she does crave more excitement in her life. So when her cousin's ring is lost in one of several fruitcakes heading around the country as gifts, Mary seizes the chance for adventure. When widowed captain Ross Rennie and his son meet Mary in a coaching inn, they take her under their wing. After years of battling Napoleon, Ross's soul is war weary, but Mary's warmth and humor touch him deep inside. Soon, he's in the most heart-stopping situation of his life--considering a wedding-ring quest of his own! "Kelly has the rare ability to create realistic yet sympathetic characters that linger in the mind." --Library Journal
“A breathtaking new epic fantasy series. Morgan Rice does it again! This magical saga reminds me of the best of J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin, Rick Riordan, Christopher Paolini and J.R.R. Tolkien. I couldn’t put it down!” --Allegra Skye, Bestselling author of SAVED From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes the debut of a dazzling new fantasy series. A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK #1 IN THE SORCERER’S RING) revolves around the epic coming of age story of one special boy, a 14 year old from a small village on the outskirts of the Kingdom of the Ring. The youngest of four, the least favorite of his father, hated by his brothers, Thorgrin senses he is different from the others. He dreams of becoming a great warrior, of joining the King’s men and protecting the Ring from the hordes of creatures on the other side of the Canyon. When he comes of age and is forbidden by his father to try out for the King’s Legion, he refuses to take no for an answer: he journeys out on his own, determined to force his way into King’s Court and be taken seriously. But King’s Court is rife with its own family dramas, power struggles, ambitions, jealousy, violence and betrayal. King MacGil must choose an heir from amongst his children, and the ancient Dynasty Sword, the source of all their power, still sits untouched, waiting for the chosen one to arrive. Thorgrin arrives as an outsider and battles to be accepted, and to join the King’s Legion. Thorgrin comes to learn he has mysterious powers he does not understand, that he has a special gift, and a special destiny. Against all odds he falls in love with the king’s daughter, and as their forbidden relationship blossoms, he discovers he has powerful rivals. As he struggles to make sense of his powers, the king’s sorcerer takes him under his wing and tells him of a mother he never knew, in a land far away, beyond the Canyon, beyond even the land of the Dragons. Before Thorgrin can venture out and become the warrior he yearns to be, he must complete his training. But this may be cut short, as he finds himself propelled into the center of royal plots and counterplots, ones that may threaten his love and bring him down—and the entire kingdom with him. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A QUEST OF HEROES is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. It is 82,000 words. Book #2 in the series, A MARCH OF KINGS, is now available, too. “Grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go....This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning. There is not a dull moment to be found.” --Paranormal Romance Guild {regarding Turned} “Jam packed with action, romance, adventure, and suspense. Get your hands on this one and fall in love all over again.” --vampirebooksite.com (regarding Turned) “A great plot, and this especially was the kind of book you will have trouble putting down at night. The ending was a cliffhanger that was so spectacular that you will immediately want to buy the next book, just to see what happens.” --The Dallas Examiner {regarding Loved}
In Quest for Conception, Marcia C. Inhorn portrays the poignant struggles of poor, urban Egyptian women and their attempts to overcome infertility. The author draws upon fifteen months of fieldwork in urban Egypt to present moving stories of infertile Muslim women whose tumultuous medical pilgrimages have yet to produce the desired pregnancies. Inhorn examines the devastating impact of infertility on the lives of these women, who are threatened with divorce by their husbands, harassed by their husbands' families, and ostracized by neighbors.
Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! REGENCY CHRISTMAS WISHES by Carla Kelly, Christine Merrill and Janice Preston (Regency) Dare to dally with a captain, a rake and a gentleman in these three Regency novellas of Christmas wishes come true, all in one festive volume! A PREGNANT COURTESAN FOR THE RAKE The Society of Wicked Gentlemen by Diane Gaston (Regency) Oliver Gregory discovers the woman he shared one passionate night with works at the gentlemen's club he partly owns—and she's pregnant! To legitimize his child, Oliver will ensure Cecilia returns to his bed…as his wife! LORD HUNTER'S CINDERELLA HEIRESS Wild Lords and Innocent Ladies by Lara Temple (Regency) Unhappily betrothed to each other, Lord Hunter agrees to help Nell convince another man she's a worthy bride. But their lessons in flirtation inspire desire that has Hunter longing to keep Nell for himself… Look for Harlequin® Historical's November 2017 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!
Three Regency romance tales of festive wishes come true. Captain Grey’s Christmas Proposal by Carla Kelly Captain Grey had been fighting malarial fever in Savannah when he met Theodora Winnings. He proposed by letter—but it’s taken ten years to receive her reply. The answer was “yes!”—but is she still free to become his Christmas bride? Her Christmas Temptation by Christine Merrill Faith Strickland’s plan to marry to save her family backfires when notorious rake James Leggett sets out to break her unhappy engagement. He’ll storm her Twelfth Night celebrations and scorch her into surrender! Awakening His Sleeping Beauty by Janice Preston Lonely Diana Fleming knows handsome knights don’t really exist. But can a festive kiss from the man she loves reawaken her frozen heart?
Harlequin® Historical brings you three new Regency titles for onegreat price, available now! This box set includes: IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS (Regency) by Carla Kelly, Georgie Lee and AnnLethbridge Discover magic among the snowflakes with three heartwarming Regencytales of Christmases gone by! TEMPTATION OF A GOVERNESS (Regency) The Infamous Arrandales by SarahMallory Alex Arrandale, Earl of Davenport, is stunned when governess DianaGrensham refuses his demands. And the battle of wills that followsleads to a temptation neither will ever forget! HIS HOUSEKEEPER'S CHRISTMAS WISH (Regency) Lords of Disgrace by LouiseAllen When Tess Ellery is left stranded, resolute bachelor Viscount Weybournis honor-bound to take her home…as his housekeeper! Can he make allher Christmas wishes come true? Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin®Historical!
