Romantikk og erotikk

Submit. Repent. Obey. Celest was raised to follow. Trained from an early age to be a cleric, the elf has lived his life fully devoted to the goddess of the sun and the doctrine of his citadel. Newly paired with his teammates, Sable, a quick-witted halfling witch, and Viktor, a bull-headed half-orc warrior, the three are swallowed into a dark city, long forgotten by the world from which they came. There, they find a family wracked by fear. A man of unquenchable thirst haunts the rain-soaked nights, preying off the living. But, when his interest is piqued upon first meeting the considerate Celest, all else seems unimportant. Armed with unnatural beauty, a silver tongue, and a pleasant smile, the vampire begins his oppressive pursuit to cage the cleric's heart. AN EMPTY EMBRACE is a chilling tale of queer love and twisted intentions.

She's achieved her dreams, so why is everything still this hard?Elle Foster has always aspired to settle down in the country. Living slowly, growing roots, and being surrounded by the infamous southern charm have been her goal since childhood.Now that she's graduated from Penn State's prestigious school of music, she's ready to make her cozy fantasy a reality. Elle takes a position as the middle school band director for the small Alabama town of Everest, but fitting in there is an uphill battle. Her arrival is met with glares and gossip instead of hospitality. Her local colleagues, led by Greg Howard, refuse to accept her into their ranks. Even Derek, the handsome high school director, seems under the mysterious influence of Greg.Will staying in Everest mean compromising her values, or will she put her career and love on the line to solve the enigma of Greg's authority?Note to ReadersWithin this work lies topics of a certain nature. If you could use a content warning, it is available for you in the book description on my website at www.authorlorithorn.com.

He's a hardened ex-criminal. She's a stranger to his world.Adrik Volkov worked hard to wipe the slate clean of his criminal past for his sake and his brother's. Bringing Volkov Industries into the 21st century has taken everything he's got. But it's been worth it. His company's patented mining techniques for harvesting rare earth metals used in electronics and smart tech have made him a billionaire.Instead of breaking legs and taking names, he's attending parties with people he neither likes nor understands. It's all part of his new title. But money can't erase his harsh upbringing. Once a brawler, always a brawler. Those skills come in handy when he sees a woman being accosted at one of the ritzy, booze filled gatherings he must attend.Sofia DiFalco was more than just a damsel in distress. The curvy stranger made his body buzz with desire and his hard heart beat a little faster. From the second he saw her, Adrik wanted only one thing. Sofia in his bed. But after one tantalizing night, she disappears without a trace.He tries to forget her, but she's an obsession, and he just can't let go.

An unrequited crush. A stalker on the loose. Will she be able to save her boss?Zoe's boss is a force to be reckoned with. And Zoe has had a crush on Gwen Fudala for the last three years. In a twist of events, Zoe drunkenly ends up on the phone with Gwen while in a compromising position. But it sparks a wildfire that neither can put out.Still, something isn't right.Gwen is being stalked. Vowing to let nothing happen to her boss, Zoe winds up tangled in the stalker's game. Unable to see which way is out and loyal to a fault, Zoe sticks by Gwen's side through thick and thin.Can they navigate a relationship under the watchful eye of a perpetrator?Or does the stalker have a new target?My Boss's Stalker is a steamy age gap sapphic romantic suspense. Follow these two as they navigate complicated relationships, fear, and unexpected serenity.

Meine besitzergreifenden Alphas lassen sich nicht zähmen.Mit zwei dominanten Partnern an ihrer Seite setzt Isabella alles daran, einen bösen Gott, der die Spezies der Werwölfe verdirbt, zu finden und zu besiegen. Doch als die Dunkelheit unschuldige Wölfe verschlingt, glaubt sie, dass die Verderbnis bereits ihr Rudel und ihre Partner erfasst hat. Isabella weiß nicht, wem sie trauen kann, und ob sie sich selbst überhaupt vertraut.Kann sie das Böse besiegen, um ihre Partner zu schützen, oder wird sie einen geliebten Menschen opfern müssen, um die Werwolf-Spezies zu retten?**Dieses Buch ist ein Roman über eine Dreiecksbeziehung zwischen einer Frau und zwei Alpha-Männern.

Sind zwei Alphas einer zu viel?Die trotzige Wolf-Shifterin Isabella liebt es, mit ihrem Partner Roman zu spielen. Aber zwischen Isabellas Rolle als Anführerin der Lykaner, Romans Verpflichtungen, sein Rudel zu stärken, und einer Dunkelheit, die langsam den Verstand der Wölfe einnimmt, haben sie kaum Zeit füreinander.Und eines der größten Probleme von allen ist, dass Alpha Kylo Marks - der mächtigste Alpha der Nation - hinter Isabella und Roman her ist.Als die Mondgöttin Kylo und Isabella zusammenbringt, um zu verhindern, dass die Dunkelheit die Werwolf-Spezies vernichtet, begibt sich Kylo auf unbekanntes Terrain.Kann die Beziehung von Roman und Isabella dem blutrünstigen Alphatier standhalten? Wie wird Isabella mit den beiden Feinden jonglieren, die um sie wetteifern?**Dieses Buch ist ein Roman über eine Dreiecksbeziehung zwischen einer Frau und zwei Alpha-Männern.

Mit einem Alpha zu spielen, hat sich noch nie so gut angefühlt.Isabella steckt in Schwierigkeiten. In großen Schwierigkeiten. Sie weiß, dass es falsch ist, ihre Vorhänge zu öffnen und sich selbst zu berühren, während ihr Alpha vom Wald aus zuschaut. Aber sie tut es trotzdem. Und sie hat vor, es wieder zu wiederholen. Eigentlich jede Nacht, bis ihr Alpha sie eines Besseren belehrt.Roman, der Alpha des Silverclaw-Rudels, ist es leid, dass Isabella ihn reizt. Mehr noch, er hat es satt, dass sie jeden seiner Befehle missachtet. Und er weiß genau, wie er beide Probleme lösen kann. Er wird sich jeden Zentimeter von ihr vornehmen, bis sie zu seinen Füßen um ihn bettelt.Wird Isabella sich Romans Avancen hingeben? Oder wird sie ihn bis zum Ende mit ihm spielen?

A prophecy, a child, a war. How will things end?A war is brewing. Prophecies are coming to fruition. And a new paranormal beast appears from the skies. Will the werehawks help Casey and her friends-or side with Jude and those trying to scare humans away from peaceful solutions?The people working with Jude seem to have more power than even a coven of witches could manifest. Who has Jude convinced to help his side of the fight and how will the child of three halves aid in this war?

A night of fun and femdom goes wrong when Babydoll's new playmate ends up dead. They get even worse when Babydoll and her Honeybear realize that just because their playmate's heart stopped, it doesn't mean the fun has to... Obliterating your psyche like the sexiest, raunchiest Kamehameha Wave, Babydoll XOX is a shocking yet sultry horrorsmut masterpiece that will have you braying in carnal estrus while also questioning all your morals! You'd better have your safe word queued up and ready to scream for this bootylicious insanity! - Lance Loot, author of Smokey Elvis & Danzig Battle Swamp Ass

Lieutenant Paul Choy never thought he would meet a woman who could best him, brain for brain, especially when the brain belongs to one of the most exquisite faces he has ever seen. Best of all, she also seems interested in him. Maybe his luck with women is changing, and he might finally end up with a girlfriend.Fashion designer Meara McBride had only two goals: open a boutique with her best friend, Noelani Choy, and take a much-needed break from men. It would not be easy, but she would do anything to make her dream come true. Even her epiphany about being single would keep her career on track. Until a hair-brain scheme of turning the soft-spoken Paul into a chick magnet backfires, leaving them both head over heels.Can they design their own fairytale romance and survive a crazed stalker, too? With a family like the Kapahu's, anything is possible.

I signori dei valdier, sarafin e curizan hanno dei figli che non riescono a smetterla di cacciarsi nei guai! Non c'è nulla di carino o divertente come dei bambini magici mutaforma e nulla di commovente come la famiglia.Bestseller per USA Today! Una partita di biscotti a forma di cuore stimola l'immaginazione dei draghetti e dei loro amici quando Carmen racconta una magica storia d'amore. Ci vorranno un San Valentino molto speciale, alcuni draghetti dispettosi, i loro migliori amici, alcuni guerrieri sprovveduti e due incantevoli dee per aiutare una donna sola a trovare il drago che la ama. L'amore è nell'aria e nemmeno i potenti guerrieri valdier, curizan e sarafin sono immuni all'impulso di celebrare i loro sentimenti per le donne che hanno cambiato le loro vite. Cuori, colla e brillantini abbondano quando i guerrieri aiutano i draghetti nella loro missione di assistere Cupido in questa deliziosa storia di amore, speranza e felicità. Autrice bestseller per il NY Times e USA Today, l'acclamata S.E. Smith presenta una nuova storia con il suo caratteristico umorismo e i suoi imprevedibili colpi di scena! Oltre DUE MILIONI di copie vendute!

Hot flashes aren't supposed to lead to flashing the latest eligible bachelor to show up in town. And yet that's exactly what Scarlett Coleman managed to do. Gavin Blackwood is visiting Black Wolf's Bluff for his friend's Christmas wedding, and when he shows up unexpectedly to give her a lift to JD and Lily's rehearsal dinner, she accidentally shows him a lot more than she meant to. Even Scarlett, romance author extraordinaire, couldn't have written a more disastrous meet-cute. Gavin thought the week before JD's wedding would be boring. His friends have all paired off with the lovely women of Black Wolf's Bluff, leaving him on his own-until he sees everything Scarlett has to offer. Now she's all this Scotsman wants for Christmas. But what happens when the holidays-and the wedding-are over and Gavin returns to Scotland? They weren't expecting their attraction to last beyond Christmas. They certainly weren't expecting a happy ever after. But in Black Wolf's Bluff, well, who knows? Don't miss the latest in this steamy small-town later in life rom-com romance series!

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant blends the magic of Scottish and Norse tradition in the Kindred: The Fated Trilogy. The bundle includes all three bestselling titles.RAGEWhen a mysterious illness befalls his clan, taking many lives, Rob Mackenzie finally goes to check on the person squatting in the cottage on his family's land. He hopes to find help. He doesn't expect the most enchanting and enigmatic woman he's ever seen or the way she makes him feel-the passions she rouses. But it's clear she has secrets, and earning her trust may be the toughest battle of his life.RUINBanished by his father and laird, Rory Sutherland does what he swore he'd never do-return to Scotland. But a dangerous threat has risen, and it's turned its gaze to his beloved home. He risks everything to find the witch who can stop the growing menace. Asa's power and beauty excites him. Her allure seduces him. She's his match in every way. And nothing will ever be the same after being touched by her magic.REIGNAs a warrior and the Lady's right hand, Armir will not stop searching for Malene. When he does, she's not the woman he remembers. Driven by an undying love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, Armir risks everything for her. But enemies lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike. Will he and Malene overcome their pasts to find a future together?

He can have any woman he wants. He wants his brother's.Alex Sebastian is the billionaire who knows exactly how to re-launch the pop career I walked away from to raise my little sister. He knows everything, apparently, about what's good for me. For my image. Even for my lingerie. Everywhere I turn, he's there, smirking. I cannot stand him. So why can't we stop sneaking around? Maybe it's his filthy, bossy mouth that does things more wicked than his insults.Maybe it's that he does know what's good for me when he uses it-backstage before my show, during a black tie event, in another man's living room.Because maybe deep down, I've never been the good girl the world sees, and the dirty, shameful things he makes me do are exactly what I crave. The problem? Alex isn't the Sebastian billionaire I'm dating--I'm dating his brother.

Maddie + Max is a tale of enduring love. One that endures time and one that binds so tight, it breaks hearts. When Maddie and Max meet, it's like old souls coming home. But love looks different depending on what side of the tracks you're standing on. For Maddie, loving comes easy, given freely, no strings attached. For Max, love is hard, something to be earned, something he doesn't think he deserves. Stealing time alone together is their sweet secret, until Max's own secret eventually pulls them a part. Years later, an unexpected encounter leads Maddie and Max to a moment of passion. The aftermath leaves Maddie dealing with a surprise secret of her own, one that she can't reveal to Max.Maddie runs from Max. Dreams of him haunt her as she tries to move on. When she thinks she is over him, the universe thrusts them back together, giving them their chance to reveal secrets. Max doesn't know how to love Maddie without hurting her. When he witnesses her accident, he's afraid he's lost her forever.

He never expected to justify himself to anyone, least of all a celebrity talk-show host.Ethan West has been in the political race long enough to know how to play the game. Shine a light on your good deeds and keep your playboy ways in the dark. As a man of few words, he doesn't answer to anyone, instead demands answers from those running against him. When an ex-lover reveals his playboy lifestyle to the press, Ethan accepts an interview with Maya Armstrong, to save his political aspirations.Maya Armstrong is known throughout the industry as headstrong, fearless, and independent. When Ethan takes a seat on her couch, she's determined to hold this billionaire banker turned politician accountable for his actions. The last thing she expected was for the sparks to fly on and off air.Find out what happens when two alpha personalities collide. Will this rift end his campaign, or will it be the beginning of something much more lasting, like love?

After finding their way back from 1930s Harlem to the 1990s and each other, Jack and Rebecca find success in their respective careers, which threatens to eclipse the spark between them. Jack's rising stardom as a film composer clashes with Rebecca's Hollywood acclaim, straining the very fabric of their love.Amidst the turmoil, a heartbroken Rebecca is inexplicably transported to 1940s New Orleans. Where she must navigate the intricate web of post-war racial dynamics. As she immerses herself in this vivid and turbulent world, an unexpected reunion with an old friend from the Cotton Club sets her on a path of self-discovery.Meanwhile, a cryptic artifact from the past sends Jack on a desperate quest to find Rebecca. Will their love withstand the test of time and distance? Or will the arrival of Rebecca's charming new acquaintance threaten to irreparably shatter what remains?Journey through the mesmerizing blend of eras, where love, ambition, and the echoes of history collide. Will Jack and Rebecca rewrite their story, or will fate's hand lead them down divergent paths forever?

Chicago Rebels hockey player Dex O'Malley has been a naughty boy ... again. Only his latest stunt isn't quite like when he was caught with his pants down at a nightclub or was cited for drag-racing on Lake Shore Drive or even that time he said a few critical things about his teammates on a hockey podcast. Oops. This time, Dex is in real trouble, the kind that could get him kicked off the team and out of the league. And that cannot happen. Hockey is the only thing he's ever been good at. The only thing he cares about. He'll do whatever it takes to rehab his rep, even if it means cleaning up dog poop and suffering the steely-eyed disapproval of his new no-nonsense "boss" at the animal shelter, Ashley Adams.Ashley has enough on her plate between her low-paying job, her high-maintenance family, and a love life she's trying to resurrect after her divorce. She's already mom to an amazing nine-year-old; the last thing she needs is mothering a celebrity volunteer with more money than sense. But the troublemaking f-boy needs Ashley to sign off on his good deeds so he can get back to what he does best: lighting up lamps both on and off the ice. And while a guy like that could never interest her mind, it seems her body is not on the same page. Sure, Dex O'Malley is too young, too hot, too flighty for Ashley to take seriously, but maybe a brief ride on the wild side might fit the bill ...Only that's not enough for Dex. What happens when this notorious player decides the older, single mom is the hottest woman he's ever met and that he wants to light her lamp ... forever?

Recent college graduate Lauren's life takes an unexpected turn when she lands a job on the bustling movie set of a film being shot on her former college campus. With little experience, she finds herself assigned as the on-set assistant to the notoriously aloof, A-list actress, Spencer Wolf. As Lauren and Spencer spend grueling set hours and late nights together, a unique connection begins to blossom. Their initial professional dynamic morphs into a genuine friendship, and soon, sparks begin to fly. Against all odds, they embark on a passionate love affair, navigating the intricate complexities of their intertwined lives. But as reality sets in, the stark contrasts between their worlds become apparent. Caught between their burgeoning love and the demanding realities of their different lives, Lauren and Spencer face a series of challenges that test the strength of their bond. Can they overcome the obstacles that threaten to tear them apart, or will their differences prove insurmountable?

LOVE BETRAYED After almost fifteen years of publishing some of the most action-packed adventure pulp novels, new pulp publisher Airship 27 Production is delighted to announce the release of their first-ever pulp romance novel. "Shadows of Love" by R.A. Jones. Amber Milton, daughter of Lord Kensington, never set out to fall in love with the handsome stable hand, Edwin Stone. Though aware her father was in serious financial jeopardy and might have to sell their country estate, The Barrens, Amber was oblivious to all by her own life of privilege. When Stone began to teach her how to ride the stable's fiercest stallion, Storm, Amber felt a new passion awakening in herself. In the end, she could do nothing but succumb and she and Stone pledged their love to each other, come what may. Then their idyllic vow was shattered when the greedy, unscrupulous banker, Harold Meek, offered Amber's father the funds to settle his debts. In return for helping him frame Stone for robbery and chasing him away, thus allowing him to marry Amber. In one dark and loathsome ploy, the young lovers are torn apart supposedly never to see each other again, each believing themselves betrayed by the other. Yet sometimes in the face of such pure, sweet love, Fate takes a hand and through a series of incredible events ranging from Italy to the coast of Africa, Amber Milton and Edwin Stone's lives are about to be reunited. Artist James Lyle provides all the interior illustrations plus the cover for this plunge into Harlequin Romance territory.

At 40, Tara Lawson's world falls apart. A painful divorce and the loss of her job as a journalist leave her reeling. But it's the news of her beloved grandmother's passing that draws her back to her childhood home in Seagrove, South Carolina, to settle the estate.In the midst of her grief, Tara unexpectedly reconnects with Noah, her childhood best friend. Now a successful sea glass artist, Noah's steadfast presence becomes a comforting anchor. Together, they revive their old tradition of hunting for sea glass, a simple joy that begins to heal Tara's emotional wounds.As the summer unfolds, their bond deepens, and a profound love blossoms. The peaceful beach town, the shared silence and laughter, and the beauty of sea glass all play a part in Tara's healing process.But as the season draws to a close, Tara is faced with a decision that threatens to unravel everything she's rebuilt. Torn between two paths, she must choose what she truly wants.

Wyatt Hartford, Earl of Windborne, spends his days running a smuggling operation under the noses of his political enemies. Twenty years prior, Wyatt and three other young, orphaned aristocrats fled war- and weather-ravaged Earth for the Martian city-state of Utopia. Now the four friends-nicknamed the Lords of Dystopia-use their money and influence to champion citizens' rights and progressive reforms. To the downtrodden, they are leaders. To the noble scions of Queen Victoria's empire, they are a threat.Mercenary Nova Pratt likes her assignments-and her life-efficient, tidy, and uncomplicated. Her latest contract ought to be perfect: Find and arrest the smuggler known as the Viper. Lock up the bad guy and save the day. Her target is no hardened criminal, though. He's a rainbows-and-sunshine chaos gremlin with a mischievous smile and hips that won't stop swaying to chipper Earth-pop. Nova can't look away.Wyatt won't let a surly, law-abiding merc derail his operation, even if her scowl and sharp commands make his blood run hot. When he uncovers a smuggling scheme far more nefarious than his own, he seizes the opportunity to point Nova at the real villains. It won't be easy to work as reluctant allies while resisting their inconvenient attraction. But as political games turn deadly, these opposites must trust one another to fight for what's right-by putting their lives and their hearts on the line.

Within the mysterious confines of Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, Prudence Osgood, 45, queer AF, tormented by chronic pain, opioid addiction, and a tempestuous relationship with alcohol, captains The Spectral Inspectors-an ensemble of ghost hunters, each wrestling with their inner ghosts. In "Osgood as She Gets," the third installment of The Spectral Inspector series, a sinister phenomenon known as The Graveyard Game emerges, drawing in fearless teenagers who dare to confront their own mortality by gazing into the hooded statue's eyes. As suicides surge, a chilling question arises: Is this disturbing game to blame, or does it have a connection to the elusive North Side Slasher? With time running out, The Spectral Inspectors must unravel the mystery that threatens their beloved city."Osgood as She Gets" delves deep into themes of regret, survivor's guilt, the relentless fight for survival, and the haunting art of letting go. With a tone that balances moments of light-heartedness and warmth with periods of profound introspection and spine-tingling terror, this novel invites you to join Osgood, Audrey, and Zack as they navigate the twisted realms of the supernatural. Can they unearth the truth before the shadows swallow them whole?Reviewers are calling Osgood as She Gets "A trippy, cosmical joyride grappling with terror, pain, guilt, and bad decisions," "An engaging and grisly caper," "deeply chilling, yet profoundly human," and "A haunting, dream-like urban fantasy that stings and satisfies like a bitter-sweet shot of whiskey," and main character Prudence Osgood "a protagonist for the ages: bold, brash and absolutely captivating," "a lovable disaster," and "the bad habit you didn't know you needed." They say of writer Beckett that he "writes with the accessibility and charm of Stephen King, but with the queer knowledge and language to appeal to an often-ignored audience."

He Wants a Second Chance at LoveShe Fears Her Secrets Will Drive Him Away When Carter Lockwood and Tasha Murdock served together in the US Navy, regs forced them to ignore the heat sizzling between them. Then his hardnosed, unbendable approach to the rules ended her promising naval career. But when ghouls target Tasha, Carter marches back into her world, all his iron determination now focused on saving her life-and on the chemistry that burns hot as ever. Older and wiser, Tasha forgives him for putting duty first years ago, but he can never learn the truth about her. He's the golden boy of a political family, and her past is mired in the kind of dirt that sticks. He's hell bent on gaining her trust, but will her secret past destroy their last chance at love?

The open road has owned my heart for as long as I can remember.Until a certain sassy little singer stole it.Hookups don't lead to happily ever afters.A couple nights together. Nothing more.We made no promises.Our worlds couldn't be more opposite.She's sweet lyrics and sunshine.I'm danger and destruction.She's miles away, but all I see when I close my eyes.The rhythm of the road is what I need to settle my mind.Problem is, it's taking me straight to her.

They have so much in common...yet love is not allowed between the wealthy and the staff. Marilla will sacrifice anything for her family, so when her sister's doctor suggests daily sulphur spring baths, an amenity her family could never afford, Marilla takes a job at The Greenbrier resort bathhouse in order to give her sister the care she needs. When her sister befriends another girl staying at the resort with a similar health condition, Marilla finds herself crossing paths with the girl's handsome, charming, older brother. And despite their growing attraction to each other, anything more than friendship with Wes must remain a dream. After all, resort staff cannot court guests and Marilla will not risk her sister's health for her own happiness. Wealthy resort guest, Wes Bakersfield, has dreams for a future and plans to make his family's business his own. And while he finds himself drawn to Marilla, despite their differing social classes, he can't help but wonder if she's really interested in him-or in his wealth. Can the couple find the trust to help their love succeed, or will their differences pull them apart?

Anya's been a bad girl. A vindictive plot against one of her clansmen backfired, resulting in her grave injury. Scarred and crippled, she finds nothing lovely about herself, and doesn't expect anyone else to either. But when a magical wishing box sends her to another dimension, she becomes the most valuable prize imaginable.While hunting a rare marbled boar, Riggs, a trapper in Marann's western forest, hears a strange cry. Distracted from the hunt, he loses the sow but finds instead something more valuable than a whole cart packed with marbled boar skins. A woman. She is delicate, and her ears are curiously rounded. She is not wolfkind. Maybe she is the miracle his people have been hoping for.Riggs must bring Anya to King Magnus, because breeding rights belong first and foremost to His Majesty, who needs an heir. But the female calls to a primal part of him. He longs to keep her in secret and take her as his mate. But if he gives in to the temptation, he could single handedly bring about the end of civilization.

As a mechanical engineer in 1981 Chicago, Connie designs plumbing systems. She has also designed her life to perfection, right down to the man she hopes to marry. But when Mr. Right proposes, she can't say yes. A head-clearing vacation brings her to the Scottish Highlands, where her free-spirited twin wishes for Connie to find true love. Neither sister expects the wish to send Connie hurtling five hundred years into the past.Wilhelm Murray, heir to the barony of Dornoch, hopes to one day hold a seat in parliament and bring urgently needed reform to Scotland. But everything changes when a woman slated for execution proclaims her innocence using the most peculiar language. Powerfully attracted to the brave beauty, he rescues her even though it means becoming a fugitive and forfeiting his dream.As Connie and Wilhelm evade capture, she discovers his passion for justice. Scotland needs his ideas. It needs him. And so does she. But in order to clear Wilhelm's name, she will have to turn her back on everything she's worked so hard for and embrace the magic of love.

Single-and-pregnant museum worker Melanie voices an idle wish while examining a Scottish artifact, that a Highland warrior would sweep her off her feet and help her forget her cheating ex. The last thing she expects is for her wish to be granted. Magically transported to the middle of a clan skirmish in the sixteenth-century Highlands, she comes face to face with her kilted fantasy man.Tall, handsome, and heir to his uncle's lairdship, Darcy Keith should be the most eligible bachelor in Ackergill. Instead, thanks to a prank played on him in his teenage years, he is known for being too large under his kilt to ever make a proper husband. "Big Darcy" runs his deceased father's windmills and lives alone at his family manor, believing he will never marry.But a strangely dressed woman he rescues from a clan skirmish makes him long for more. When the woman's claims of coming to Ackergill by magic reach the laird's ears, she is accused of witchcraft. Darcy determines to protect her any way he can, even if it means binding her to him forever.

She's nothing but a common thief...and her next target is the Earl of Scarsdale's heart. Orphaned as a child and left in her uncle's care, Marian Trill has known only a life of crime. Criss-crossing the countryside, she aids her uncle and his small troupe of thieves in conning well-to-do travelers...until one handsome mark catches her eye. Marian has no business betraying her only family for this gentleman's safety...just as she has no business following Danny all the way to his country estate to return a valuable ring he left behind. Daniel, Earl of Scarsdale, is returning home after years of avoiding the inevitable-marrying his neighbor's daughter. He'd hoped to wed for love, but having failed at that venture, it's time he took his duties seriously, even if it means settling for a woman more to his mother's liking than his own. He didn't count on the beguiling thief he met on the road following him home-nor on his scheming granny inviting her to stay as her companion.No Ordinary Lady is a full-length regency historical romance novel. It is another book in the steamy Distinguished Rogues series but can be read as a stand-alone.