Bøker av Celeste Barclay

"When we are truly alone, Lia, then I will kiss ye properly. I long to taste ye." All of ye.13th century Scotland: A land on the brink of war. As the Scots organize and plan to defend their homeland from the English King Edward I, alliances form, subterfuge abounds, and true love is born.Hamish Sutherland was never meant to be laird. Instead, he finds himself not only leading his clan as the Earl of Sutherland, but embroiled in a violent feud with his neighbor, the Earl of Ross. A Highlander, Hamish longs to return to his rugged home-until he finds himself craving the enigmatic young lady he danced with and whose intelligence charms him. Knowing only her first name, Hamish refuses to allow anyone to stand in the way of the woman he wants. There's one problem...Amelia Ross never imagined the commanding warrior with his imposing size could be so gentle as his touch brings her alive. Nor did she imagine that the one man she would wish to make her own would be her father's most reviled enemy. Sworn to serve the queen, tested by a rival, and torn between love and duty, Amelia is nobody's fool. A skilled diplomat and strategist, she's the only person who can create a truce between Hamish and her father as they prepare alongside Robert the Bruce and William Wallace for the Battle of Stirling Bridge.No matter the outcome, one thing is certain: Hamish will stop at nothing to be with the woman he loves.Discover how the House of Clan Sutherland began with Highland Love Comes Calling, the exciting prequel that introduces the couple who will forge a dynasty. This story picks up where Celeste Barclay's Their Highland Beginning, the prequel to The Clan Sinclair, ends. House of Clan Sutherland is the newest edition to Celeste's romantic, but often violent, medieval Scottish world that includes The Clan Sinclair, The Clan Sinclair Legacy, The Highland Ladies, and The Highland Ladies Always series. A world where family, love, loyalty, honor, and duty are everything.Content Warning: A braw alpha hero, a fierce heroine, and scorching passion.No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam, and a happily ever after.

A notorious Highland warrior who inspires fear in many, except for one lady beyond his reach...As a member of the Clan Sinclair, Tate Sinclair carries on his family's legacy of honor, duty, and loyalty. While the clans compete during a Highland Gathering, a man Tate's known most of his life turns to him during a crisis. He must navigate politics and tangled alliances while supporting his friend and battling wits with the intriguing woman just beyond his reach. Can Tate discover who's bent on destroying his friend's pending nuptials? Will he recognize his blossoming feelings before time runs out? A strong-willed lady, unafraid of the warrior's reputation but refuses to be captivated by his charm...Adelaide Grant refuses to admit to herself or anyone else that her growing attraction to the visiting warrior might be the basis for a love that rivals any of the other Sinclair couples. With political alliances tested while her family hosts the Highland Gathering, Adelaide must protect her own friend from an enemy who would destroy two clans' future. Can Adelaide help repair her friend's fractured relationship? Will she admit she's drawn to the braw Highlander before he returns to his home?A couple drawn to each other must work together...Despite their initial animosity, Tate and Adelaide must join forces when an enemy threatens to tear apart their friends' relationship. As they work together to help, Tate and Adelaide find themselves increasingly drawn to each other. With the help of their friends, who can see what Tate and Adelaide are too stubborn to admit, the two are thrown together time and time again. But just as they begin to explore their feelings, an enemy refuses to relent and threatens to tear another couple apart. They must fight to protect not only their love but their lives. Can Tate and Adelaide's budding relationship survive the machinations of an enemy bent on destroying everything in their path?The Clan Sinclair Legacy is Celeste Barclay's STEAMY spinoff from The Clan Sinclair and The Highland Ladies. This highly in demand new series takes readers back to where Celeste began with the next generation of the Clan Sinclair. This STEAMY collection will continue to prove that in the Sinclair family, the men are strong, and the women are fierce.

A lonely woman with far too many secrets...Greer Gunn feared for her life every day that she breathed the same air as her father. An unwanted reminder that he had no heir, Greer employed her greatest defense. She looked and learned, tucking away her clan's secrets that she used silently to defend her people against her father's inept leadership and to keep their enemies at bay. When her father's death leaves her adrift among a clan that no longer wants her, Greer turns to her longtime friend for shelter. But it's her friend's brother who plagues her every waking and dreaming moment. Can Greer put aside the secrets she shares with him and find happiness with a man who was once her adversary?A man locked in his memories...Thormud Sinclair, future heir to the almighty Clan Sinclair, finds himself once more entangled with the beautiful but elusive Greer Gunn. Their past is one no one knows about, and one they both wish to forget. But that's impossible when it was Greer's uncle who slayed Thor's best friend the first time they rode out to battle. Events surrounding that fateful day continue to divide them while ghosts from their pasts push them together now. A decade after losing his friend, Thor stands to lose even more to Clan Gunn. His heart. Can Thor put aside the memories he shares with her and discover whether fate truly had something else in store for them?A threat and questionable honor...When some secrets just won't remain buried, a threat to Greer's life leaves this pair with little choice but to get along. Events beyond their control call Thor's honor and loyalty into question. While being forced together might turn these enemies to lovers, will the encroaching danger allow these tortured souls to find peace?The Clan Sinclair Legacy is Celeste Barclay's STEAMY spinoff from The Clan Sinclair and The Highland Ladies. This highly in demand new series takes readers back to where Celeste began with the next generation of the Clan Sinclair. This STEAMY collection will continue to prove that in the Sinclair family, the men are strong, and the women are fierce.

When a simple family gathering is no longer simple...Rose Kyla, named for her grandmothers and the oldest granddaughter of the renowned Laird Liam Sinclair, assumes a visit to her great-aunt and great-uncle will be the same as always. But the merriment among the Sutherlands ends abruptly when the dashing Highlander, Blaine Keith, arrives, seeking support against the clan that has plagued the Sutherlands and Sinclairs for three generations. Unbeknownst to anyone, Rose Kyla has an ally among their common enemy. Can Rose Kyla convince her family in time to trust her judgment? Can she convince Blaine to trust her secret connection in a clan determined to destroy his?When a request for help opens the door to love...Blaine Keith, freshly off yet another battlefield, arrives amidst a family gathering of Camerons, Sutherlands, and Sinclairs when he seeks support from Laird Cameron against Clan Gunn. The strawberry-blonde beauty he meets threatens to distract him from his mission and demands from his family threaten to change the course of his life. There are no lengths Blaine won't go to as he proves to Rose Kyla that his feelings aren't fleeting. Can Blaine satisfy his family's expectations while keeping the woman he loves? Can he put aside his fears for Rose Kyla and trust a friend among the enemy?Rose Kyla and Blaine find themselves falling love as they face a future of uncertainty. Family duty, feuds, and failed first impressions threaten to derail their burgeoning romance as they defend their clans and the explosive passion that erupts between them. Their enemy soon discovers this Sinclair couple is like all the others. Heaven help the person foolish enough to come between them.

Is age just a number?Magnus Mackenzie hasn't been to Dunbeath Castle in nearly three years. Eager to see the clan he fostered with and to visit with his half-sister, Siùsan, he welcomes a trip to visit the Sinclairs. Barely escaping a doomed betrothal, Magnus intends to put the near disaster behind him. He's unprepared for the beautiful woman he meets just beyond the castle gates. Saoirse Sinclair is not the lass he remembers.Is beauty only skin deep?Saoirse Sinclair was fond of Magnus when she was a child. He was kind and fun loving, but the man who arrives to stay with her family stirs feelings in her that he never has before. Doubtful about their age difference, Saoirse's family is less than supportive as the couple draws closer. But when an inexplicable illness threatens to steal Magnus from her, Saoirse is determined to use her healing skills to protect the man she loves and the future they plan together.Can this unlikely couple prove everyone wrong?Clan rivalry and failed alliances threaten to end their relationship when it's barely begun. Determined to create a long life together, Magnus and Saoirse battle her family's skepticism and an outside force that's determined to prevent another Sinclair-Mackenzie bond.If you love scorching romance that will sweep you away to the medieval Scottish Highlands, you'll love Celeste Barclay's newest installment to The Clan Sinclair Legacy. Highland Jewel is the third installment in Celeste Barclay's STEAMY spinoff from The Clan Sinclair and The Highland Ladies. This highly in demand new series takes readers back to where Celeste began with the next generation in The Clan Sinclair Legacy. This STEAMY collection will continue to prove that in the Sinclair family, the men are strong, and the women are fierce.

A warrior with a wounded heart....Strian Eindrideson has served alongside his friends since he was old enough to swing a sword, but beneath the handsome but brutal exterior lies a wounded heart. Separated ten years earlier from the only woman he ever loved, Strian searches for his missing wife until a pair of blue eyes captures his attention during a raid in Scotland. Those blue eyes could only belong to one woman. A woman he feared was dead but always hoped he would find. Now returned to their homeland, Strian must prove that he can be the protector and partner he swore to be all those years ago.Will love be enough to repair the damage caused by so many years apart?A survivor with a painful secret...Gressa Jorgensdottir thought she had everything her heart desired until a battle left her near death and torn away from the man she had married only months earlier. Ten years of living in Wales, first as a slave then as free woman, convinced Gressa that she would never again see the man who still holds a piece of her soul. When that man from her past returns her to a land where her Sami heritage makes her an outcast, Gressa must decide whether her life with Strian holds more promise than the pull from secrets that bind her to Wales.Will their need to protect one another be their undoing?Torn apart during one battle only to be reunited during another, Strian and Gressa must learn to trust one another again, sharing the truth of their time apart while relying upon one another to survive. Rivals for their affection, secrets and half-truths, and an ever present threat from a common enemy test Strian and Gressa's resolve.Will their pasts drive them apart even when their hearts call to one another?Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series.

They were born for swordplay, but fighting their feelings is a losing battle.Tyra Vigosdottir, the shield maiden that any warrior with half a brain would fear, does not need to be coddled by any man--especially not the one who broke her heart. The only thing more irritating than an overprotective Norseman is how her mind won't stop picturing them together. When they must travel together once more to defend their tribe, Tyra and Bjorn find it's impossible to deny their feelings any longer. Danger awaits but so does passion.Can Tyra trust the man who broke her heart? Can she set aside her grudge over a misunderstanding?Bjorn Jansson has been in love with Tyra since he was seven. He never imagined she shared his feelings, but one grave misunderstanding born of jealousy and rejection ruins their chance for the next ten years. Both orphans, Bjorn and Tyra find the depth of their grief has molded them into the people they are now, and those two people have more in common than they realize. Missed opportunities abound until Bjorn and Tyra can no longer ignore what everyone around them has known for years.Can Bjorn repair the damage done to their relationship? Or will he nurse a broken heart?This Viking couple will sail away with your heart. You will love Tyra & Bjorn, because it is a steamy tale of a big-hearted Viking with a huge sword and a warrior woman with a huge attitude. Get it now and escape to the land of Norse lore and battlefield love!Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series.

She trusted the wrong man...Lady Emelie Dunbar has made the gravest error an unmarried lady-in-waiting can make. The man she believes will be a bridegroom who loves, honors, and cherishes her turns out to be a duplicitous lover. Left with few choices, Emelie struggles to make a decision that will protect not only her reputation but her younger sister Blythe's. When rescue comes from an unexpected Highlander, Emelie must decide whether she's finally found the right man to trust. Can Emelie believe an offer that seems too good to be true? Are her instincts right this time?He trusted the wrong woman...Dominic Campbell, Laird Brodie Campbell's younger brother, is still reeling from the humiliation and shame his dead wife left in her wake. Sent to court in his brother's stead, Dominic intended to conduct his clan's business and leave, not discover a troubled young woman in dire need of help. When he offers the protection of not only his sword but his name, Dominic wonders if he's found his redemption. Can Dominic make good on his promise that Emelie's secret's safe with him? Can love bloom from this marriage of convenience?Dominic and Emelie believe they've reached an understanding that provides Emelie the security she needs and brings Dominic a sense of purpose. But when the very source of Emelie's troubles decides he will not let another man raise his child, the couple discovers to what lengths their nemesis will go to ensure Emelie never tells her secret to another person. Can their burgeoning love survive the looming scandal? Is their trust strong enough to protect them?Welcome to Robert the Bruce's Highland Court, where the ladies-in-waiting are a mixture of fire and ice. The Highland Ladies, the STEAMY spin off series from Celeste Barclay's The Clan Sinclair series, returns to the Medieval royal court for love and intrigue.

A gentle giant during peace, a bear on the battlefield...Blake Sinclair is fresh from the battlefield having fought alongside his father, Magnus, and his uncles and cousins. Sent to accompany Sir Andrew of Moray back to Stirling, Blake intends to avail himself of the various entertainments the town offers. But he finds the royal court, absent its exiled king, is far less hospitable to Highlanders than it ever was. Forced to navigate the uncharted waters of royal politics, Blake soon finds himself in over his head.A lady at court, a warrior at heart...Cerys Kerr is making the best of being relegated to serving as a lady-in-waiting to an absent queen exiled in France. Underestimated by the men swarming throughout Stirling Castle, Cerys is both observant and shrewd. When she meets the towering Highlander amidst courtly intrigue, Cerys realizes more than familial ties by marriage bind them as they work together to uncover subterfuge at the highest level.A couple underestimated, soulmates determined to win...Blake and Cerys become embroiled in a plot that could destroy the hard-fought Scottish independence. They must trust one another to escape Stirling with their heads still attached to their necks and help protect the freedom Blake's family spent two generations fighting for.

A warrior determined to step out of his family's shadow...Liam Mackay journeys to Orkney to oversee the transfer of control from the Norwegian king to his grandfather, Laird Liam Sinclair, Earl of Caithness. Honored with the mission from his namesake, Liam is determined to prove to his parents, Tristan and Mairghread Mackay, he is no longer the "wee" lad they think. No one in the Sinclair or Mackay clans believed the transition would be smooth, but Liam never imagined he'd be caught in the midst of a woman's perilous attempt to escape being ripped from her homeland.A farmer's daughter determined to control her future...Elene Isbister never imagined her mother would remarry, especially not to the brutal Norwegian trader who visited their home on Orkney. Elene understands her fate if she's forced to follow her mother and stepfather to Norway. Desperate to flee with her younger siblings, Elene turns to the one man she believes can save them. With rescue in sight, Elene believes she's found a path to a peaceful future, but she underestimates how her life will change living amongst Highlanders.A couple determined to follow their own path...With an ever-present danger, can Liam and Elene overcome their cultural differences to nurture their budding relationship?If you've loved Celeste Barclay's The Clan Sinclair, The Highland Ladies, and Viking Glory series, you don't want to miss how these worlds combine in the riveting The Clan Sinclair Legacy.Descended from the legendary characters in Celeste Barclay's Viking Glory series, STEAMY Highland Lion begins her spinoff from The Clan Sinclair and The Highland Ladies. This highly in-demand new series takes readers back to where Celeste began with the next generation in The Clan Sinclair Legacy. This STEAMY collection will continue to prove that in the Sinclair family, the men are strong, and the women are fierce.

A disgraced former lady-in-waiting searching for redemption...Lady Madeline MacLeod left Robert the Bruce's royal court five years ago because of her vanity and spitefulness. Prepared to take her final vows now, a royal summons to return to the Highland court leads Madeline to a marriage of convenience. Temptation in the form of a handsome Highlander makes Madeline question whether she'll return to the sinner she was. Will giving into her desires for her husband ruin Madeline's path to redemption?A warrior in need of a wife to secure his inheritance...Fingal Grant is the heir apparent to Clan Grant and in need of a wife. Not interested in a love match, Fingal searches for a woman who won't expect him to change his ways. The pious Madeline MacLeod is the perfect bride until Fingal realizes he doesn't want his wife to ignore him. Can Fingal convince Madeline that desire between a husband and wife isn't the carnal sin she fears?A marriage of convenience that becomes most inconvenient...Drawn to one another, Madeline and Fingal struggle to overcome their preconceived notions about marriage. Often insensitive and unobservant, Fingal realizes he has much to learn about being a husband. Clinging to the life she thought she would have, Madeline realizes she uses her faith as a shield. When a neighboring clan threatens the newlywedst, can Madeline and Fingal fight their way back to one another before the enemy separates them for good?

When the perfect lady-in-waiting isn't so perfect...Arabella Johnstone has been held to an impossible standard her entire life. While her beauty surpasses any of the other ladies-in-waiting at King Robert the Bruce's royal court, the pressure to always appear perfect is growing to be too much for Lady Arabella. Scrutinized for any flaw in appearance or behavior, Arabella struggles with the unattainable expectations placed upon her by her family and those at court. When she can no longer withstand strain, she turns to a reckless, self-destructive habit to cope. Can Lady Arabella accept help when it comes from a man she longs for but can't accept?When your sisters' friend is all you want...Lachlan Sutherland has admired Lady Arabella Johnstone for years, but she is his sisters' friend. Every visit to Stirling Castle is sweet agony for Lachlan when he spends time with Arabella. Charmed by her saucy sense of humor, her kindhearted devotion to his sister Maude, and her mentoring of his sister Blair, Lachlan finds himself drawn to the engaging and intelligent young woman. But when he discovers Arabella's secret, he's certain he can no longer ignore his love for the beauty. Can Lachlan prove to Arabella in time that he loves her for more than her pretty face?Lachlan and Arabella have denied their intensifying attraction for one another, both cautious of ruining Arabella's friendships with Lachlan's sisters. As their forbidden love grows with time, neither can imagine their life without the other, but Arabella's father has set in motion plans that will keep them apart. With her life spiraling out of her control, Arabella finds solace in whisky. Lachlan is determined to prove to Arabella that her beauty is far from skin deep. Can these star-crossed lovers fight for a future together? Or will others' expectations become an insurmountable barrier?

A wallflower...Maude Sutherland grew up racing the boys, but when adolescence arrived, she became the ugly duckling of her clan. Sent to the Scottish royal court of King Robert the Bruce, forced to navigate the social machinations of courtiers, Maude is certain no man will choose her over the more elegant ladies-in-waiting. When a Highland laird arrives and sweeps her off her feet, Maude finds hope that she might grow into a swan. Can he convince her to trust his intentions are true?A protector...Kieran MacLeod arrived at court to settle clan business and to have a dalliance or two. But when he discovers a woman with lush curves crying on a terrace, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the shy lady-in-waiting. Kieran finds he must use patience and kindness to lure Maude out of her shell. Can Kieran help Maude overcome her self-consciousness to stoke the passion stirring between them? Can he prove that his love can protect her from the cruel words of the other ladies-in-waiting?A family that would keep them apart...This slow burn romance bursts into flames as Kieran and Maude must unite to defend their love when she is put to the test by the MacLeod clan. Can Maude withstand the scrutiny? Or will Kieran's family have the last word?

A spinster lady in waiting...After four broken betrothals, Elizabeth Fraser believes her father's political ambitions will keep her from ever finding a husband. Content to be considered on the shelf, Elizabeth would rather be left in peace as one of the queen's ladies in waiting than engage in flirtations that lead nowhere. She never expected one chance encounter months ago would alter the future she had accepted. Will Elizabeth give Edward a second chance to prove he wants more than a dalliance?A warrior wanting to return home...Edward Bruce, the adopted younger brother of King Robert the Bruce, is tired of fighting the English in Ireland. Loyal to his brother but homesick, Edward returns to Robert's Scottish court in hopes of settling down once more in the Highlands. Edward recognizes the beguiling Lady Elizabeth from a brief meeting that involved one dance and a rushed conversation on the terrace. He still can't believe the rumor she started to protect her friends. Drawn to her dry wit and independent nature, Edward realizes that his new home will require one particular lady of the keep. Can Edward prove to his Highland lady that his intentions are sincere before time runs out?A hidden threat...When Elizabeth and Edward realize their lives are in danger, they must rely on the Sinclair brothers and their wives to help them investigate who might want them dead. Courtly intrigue follows them as their new love blooms and a home in the Highlands calls to them. If you love romance with intrigue and characters that come to life, then you'll love Celeste Barclay's steamy A Spinster at the Highland Court.

Lady Blythe Dunbar knows the type of man she's expected to marry. After her oldest sister marries a Scottish man raised by the English King Edward I, and her middle sister unexpectedly marries a widower, Blythe knows her parents expect her to settle down with a more staid husband. But that's the problem: Blythe doesn't want to settle. Not when she can't forget the devilish man who appears at court just often enough to break her heart.Michail MacLeod has faced death and survived too many times to curb his daredevil ways. Sent too often to court by his father, Laird Torrian MacLeod of Assynt, Michail rails against the strictures. His only reprieves are his brief encounters with Blythe. But as beautiful and intelligent as the lady-in-waiting is, Michail knows he's not the dependable man her father expects her to find.When an emergency forces Blythe to return to the border, the only man she trusts to lead her through the fray is the one man who wreaks the most havoc on her mind and heart.Will Michail realize in time that his need for adventure doesn't have to endanger his life?If you love a steamy opposites attract romance, then you're sure to enjoy Celeste Barclay's sizzling new Highlander romance, A Devil at the Highland Court.

Lady Catherine MacFarlane thought she knew who she was going to marry. A man courted her, and her cousin arranged a betrothal. But when her should-be-betrothed decides to embroil himself in scandal, Catherine is left practically at the altar. With few options available at court, Catherine wonders if she can convince her uncle, Laird MacFarlane, to allow her to return home to the Highlands.Rab MacLaren is the type of Highlander every lady at court talks about: savage and uncouth. Disinterested in women who spend their days switching gowns and gossiping, Rab is content to conduct his business with King Robert the Bruce and leave. He's not inclined to reform his rugged Highland ways and is content to be an outsider until Rab encounters Catherine, a woman he hasn't seen since childhood. Ongoing strife between the MacFarlanes and MacLarens forces Catherine and Rab to keep to the shadows. Will their romance ever see the light and have a chance to bloom?If you love a steamy secret lovers romance, then you're sure to enjoy Celeste Barclay's sizzling new Highlander romance, An Outsider at the Highland Court.Welcome to Robert the Bruce's Highland Court, where the ladies-in-waiting are a mixture of fire and ice. The Highland Ladies, the STEAMY spin-off series from Celeste Barclay's The Clan Sinclair series, returns to the Medieval royal court for love and intrigue.

What happens when love and war don't mix?Ivar Sorenson is not only his father's heir to their jarldom, he's his parents' last remaining son. There isn't much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor. That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage...to a woman Ivar doesn't want and doesn't like. Not when he already has the one great love of his life already by his side. Can Ivar convince his father that a marriage is needed to end the feud? Can he prove that the woman he loves is the woman his tribe needs to lead alongside him?What happens when the heart wants what the heart wants? Will these friends to lovers get a second chance?Lena Torbinsdóttir has known Ivar Sorenson her entire life, growing up and training alongside him. As children, they were inseparable playmates and best friends. As adults, Lena and Ivar are soulmates. But ongoing conflict between their tribe and their neighbor may force Lena to give up the only man she has ever loved in the name of duty and politics. Can Lena walk away when Ivar faces marriage to another woman? Can Lena survive when her competition wants Ivar's attention all for herself?With help from their friends, Rangvald and Lorna, can Ivar and Lena find a way to create peace while protecting their future together?Lena & Ivar is the prequel novel to the Viking Glory series. Meet the generation that laid the foundation for the unstoppable characters from this suspenseful and steamy series.Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series.

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Sparks fly and love blooms. Freya Ivarsdóttir is not only the daughter of a jarl and sister to a future jarl but a well-renowned shield maiden. Committed to fighting the evil forces threatening her tribe and her neighbors, Freya does not welcome the attention of Erik Rangvaldson, the son of their neighboring jarl. Forced to work together to defeat their common enemy, Freya must put aside her dislike for the arrogant man who follows her everywhere. Erik may be the most handsome man she has ever seen, but he also aggravates her unlike any other man she knows. Can Freya trust a man every woman wants? Erik Rangvaldson has made no attempt to hide his interest in Freya. Attracted to her beauty from the moment he first saw her, and drawn to her fiery spirit from the moment they met, Erik is determined to win Freya over. Sent on a mission together to Scotland, Erik finds himself as focused upon proving his love to Freya as to tracking down the enemy who would steal the land from his father and Freya's.Will Erik's interest last once the chase ends?Can this couple trust one another when their lives are in danger? Can they work together to not only defeat their enemies but to find love?Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series.

Fate brought them together. Free will binds them.After months at sea, Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to revel in the comforts of home. Yet when word arrives that a new threat has invaded their land, Leif is forced to take up his sword once more. Tasked with rescuing a jarl's niece, Sigrid, from this malicious enemy, Leif departs on a journey that will alter the course of his fate. Since she was a young girl, Sigrid Torbensdóttir's visions have been both a blessing and a curse. Now a grown woman and powerful seer, she knew enemies would come for her, eager to exploit her gift. Yet her visions taught her that fate could not be denied or ignored. As she had foreseen it, the heroic Viking would save her and sweep them both up in the raging storm of inescapable destiny. Drawn together by the will of the gods, Leif and Sigrid battle to save their people from a rival tribe's scramble for power. Will their blossoming love survive the tests of war and family? Can a match created by fate withstand the machinations of man?Set sail for adventure in this steamy Viking romance sure to leave you breathless! Norse lore meets passion and intrigue in Leif, written by Celeste Barclay! Viking Glory is a STEAMY historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a five-book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. Each of the five friends has their own story, so be sure to check out the entire series for Freya, Tyra, Bjorn, and Strian's HEA and to discover what happens to the dastardly villain. Curious about how the saga began? Check out Lena & Ivar, the series prequel.

Alexander Armstrong, heir to the Clan Armstrong lairdship, took for granted his strength and size until that strength was taken from him. Injured during a skirmish with another Lowland clan, Alex finds himself struggling to wield his sword. His once handsome face is now marred by a vicious scar. Forced to attend court as his father's representative, Alex's anger and bitterness threaten to chase away the one woman who's loved him most of her life.Lady Caitlyn Kennedy usually finds the bright side of everything. Friends with Alex since childhood, when he fostered with her clan, Caitlyn attempts to lure Alex back from the brink of self-destruction. But their once budding romance seems destined to fail. Alex recognizes he's losing the woman he's loved since he was a boy by pushing away the one person who can heal his unseen wounds.Can these friends-turned-enemies turn into lovers?If you love a steamy wounded hero romance, then you're sure to enjoy Celeste Barclay's sizzling new Highlander romance, A Friend at the Highland Court.Welcome to Robert the Bruce's Highland Court, where the ladies-in-waiting are a mixture of fire and ice. The Highland Ladies, the STEAMY spin off series from Celeste Barclay's The Clan Sinclair series, returns to the Medieval royal court for love and intrigue.

A laird who fears making a mistake...Ronan Mackinnon bears the weight of leading his clan and spares no time for his own pursuits. Summoned to court by King Robert the Bruce, Ronan diligently considers each of his words and actions to represent his clan with honor. But when King Robert demands Ronan chooses a bride, he's forced to confront his past choices. The pleasures of the flesh play no part in his life--until Abigail MacLeod enters it. Can this reserved laird prove to Abigail what he lacks in experience he makes up for in passion?A lady who's made one mistake after another...Lady Abigail MacLeod's life is filled with poor choices. She misjudged her brother Kieran's wallflower bride Maude when she arrived on the Isle of Lewis. She misjudged the man she entered a handfast with, and it ended in disgrace. Now a lady-in-waiting at King Robert the Bruce's royal court, Abigail finds the opportunity to redeem her past wrong deeds. But when a handsome laird arrives at court, Abigail fears her old habits haven't died. Could a rushed judgement cost her a lifetime in a Highlander's arms?Can two nobles from rival clans find love?The MacLeods of Lewis are on good terms with the MacKinnons of Skye. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the MacLeods of Skye and the MacKinnons. When an old feud reignites, Abigail and Ronan are caught in the middle. Fighting against time and blizzards, can they protect their burgeoning love and their lives? Will it take stealing the MacLeods of Skye's famed Fairy Flag?Welcome to Robert the Bruce's Highland Court, where the ladies in waiting are a mixture of fire and ice. The Highland Ladies, the STEAMY spin off series from Celeste Barclay's The Clan Sinclair series, returns to the Medieval royal court for love and intrigue.The first third of this novel appeared as a novella in the Christmas anthology Twelve Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms. Since then, more than 200 pages of new content has been added to make this a full-length novel.