The Brocade Series by Jackie Ivie, Jennifer Jakes

A forced groom.A switched bride.And a lot of lies. THE GROOM Lord Gillian Tremayne has everything. Society embraces him. Women love him. Men emulate him. He's rich. Intelligent. Eligible. Tall. Incredibly handsome. Charming. And trapped. There's nothing worse than marriage to Helene Bingham - a blackmailing, evil-spirited woman with a soiled reputation... Except the woman behind the wedding veil. HIS BRIDE Helene Bingham's had more than enough trouble in her short life... moreA forced groom.A switched bride.And a lot of lies. THE GROOM Lord Gillian Tremayne has everything. Society embraces him. Women love him. Men emulate him. He's rich. Intelligent. Eligible. Tall. Incredibly handsome. Charming. And trapped. There's nothing worse than marriage to Helene Bingham - a blackmailing, evil-spirited woman with a soiled reputation... Except the woman behind the wedding veil. HIS BRIDE Helene Bingham's had more than enough trouble in her short life. And nobody's ever around to help. That's why she invented Brandy - the wench of loose morals, sharp tongue, and fast reflexes. Brandy finds it a grand jest to stand in for her cousin at the wedding, and there's a bonus: It saves Helene, too. At least, until her groom finds out... A HONEYMOON Helene's quick, but even she has trouble keeping up with her new husband. He's the only one she can't fool. He's got wit to go with his handsome face, honor to match his words, kisses that seduce, and sensual skills... Oh my!Where is Brandy when she needs her? less

The splendors of the king's court,A world of intrigue, lust, and high fashion,And a forbidden love. 1750. France. Giselle has everything. A position in the highest of places - French aristocracy. Noble antecedents as the only daughter of a powerful man - the Comte d'Antillion. Rich, wine growing acreage for her dowry - Savignen Valley. A powerful husband - the Duc de Berchald. Security as chatelaine of the family's castle - Chateau Berchand. And yet, she has nothing... moreThe splendors of the king's court,A world of intrigue, lust, and high fashion,And a forbidden love. 1750. France. Giselle has everything. A position in the highest of places - French aristocracy. Noble antecedents as the only daughter of a powerful man - the Comte d'Antillion. Rich, wine growing acreage for her dowry - Savignen Valley. A powerful husband - the Duc de Berchald. Security as chatelaine of the family's castle - Chateau Berchand. And yet, she has nothing. In the world of high French society, purity has no value. Love, even less. The world revolves around intrigue and power plays, decadence and debauchery, self-indulgence and sin, violence and lust. And losing her heart changes everything. Illicit love isn't just sinful. It's foolish. It makes one vulnerable. Weak. For in the world in which Giselle was born, love is just another weapon. less

A Military Man of Honor A Woman in Desperate Circumstances A Dangerous Deception… 1843 Only the bravest of souls live on the streets of Cairo. And the most desperate… Raised an orphan in the mission, branded a bastard, and lusted after, Averill had no choice. She couldn’t stay. It wasn’t safe. And she didn’t belong. She doesn’t belong anywhere. Nothing hides her vivid blue eyes and artistic talent. But she’s safe on the streets, as long as no one looks too close... moreA Military Man of Honor A Woman in Desperate Circumstances A Dangerous Deception… 1843 Only the bravest of souls live on the streets of Cairo. And the most desperate… Raised an orphan in the mission, branded a bastard, and lusted after, Averill had no choice. She couldn’t stay. It wasn’t safe. And she didn’t belong. She doesn’t belong anywhere. Nothing hides her vivid blue eyes and artistic talent. But she’s safe on the streets, as long as no one looks too close. A foreign soldier with an eye for detail could destroy her world. The only thing worse is going back. Captain Andrew Tennison has a secret mission, a bent for intrigue, and a taste for danger. What he doesn’t have is any desire to assume his position in England as heir to an earldom. Undercover work in Her Majesty’s service is exactly what he likes. The last thing he needs is to become entangled with a woman of unusual beauty whose existence is in peril. But someone has to step in. …and alter fate. less

1310 - ScotlandBlood-soaked BattlefieldsPowerful Secrets.And a Forbidden LoveLife gave her very little. She took it... Morganna KilCreggar is tall. Lean. Immensely skilled with weaponry. And alone. Orphaned as a child, she did the only thing she could – she became the lad, Morgan. She’s lived the lie, existing on the edge of survival, her every moment devoted to one thing: Clan Vengeance. She vowed to kill the man who'd taken everything from her. Regardless of the cost. Or who got hurt... more1310 - ScotlandBlood-soaked BattlefieldsPowerful Secrets.And a Forbidden LoveLife gave her very little. She took it... Morganna KilCreggar is tall. Lean. Immensely skilled with weaponry. And alone. Orphaned as a child, she did the only thing she could – she became the lad, Morgan. She’s lived the lie, existing on the edge of survival, her every moment devoted to one thing: Clan Vengeance. She vowed to kill the man who'd taken everything from her. Regardless of the cost. Or who got hurt. The FitzHugh laird was a dead man.All she needs is a means to get near him... Zander FitzHugh is the youngest of his six brothers. The strongest. The most handsome. Easily, the most charming. There isn't a woman he can't entice or a man he can't sway. Challenges exist to be conquered. But then fate steps in and delivers him a youthful squire. A weapons champion named Morgan. The lad is an enigma, with a taste of the forbidden to his every breath. Zander is determined to make a man out of his new squire.Or die trying.-- Morganna was previously published as LADY OF THE KNIGHT -- less

A passionate, emotional, action-packed story set against the violent and volatile backdrop of 14th-century Scotland. When her family is wiped out by Clan FitzHugh, Morganna KilCreggar makes a vow to gain justice. Tall, fit, and a weapons expert with formidable skill and perfect aim, Morganna becomes the "lad" Morgan and squire to her enemy, Alexander, the youngest FitzHugh. When desire breaks through Morgan's secret and she and Zander becomes lovers, he surprises her by surpassing all her dreams

A life ruled by vengeance. A game called deception. A world where the heartless triumph. Western Caribbean 1811 Sent to hell with his future stolen, sixteen-year-old Cord had few choices—none of them pretty. Years of slaving for the British Navy honed his frame. The strong survive, so he got strong. The most brutal prosper... he gained brutality. Only the truly heartless win. And he wasn't losing. He had one goal—revenge. Turning mutineer and pirate was another choice. An easy one... moreA life ruled by vengeance. A game called deception. A world where the heartless triumph. Western Caribbean 1811 Sent to hell with his future stolen, sixteen-year-old Cord had few choices—none of them pretty. Years of slaving for the British Navy honed his frame. The strong survive, so he got strong. The most brutal prosper... he gained brutality. Only the truly heartless win. And he wasn't losing. He had one goal—revenge. Turning mutineer and pirate was another choice. An easy one. The career change gained him a price on his head, but it also brought freedom, and that gave him the means. Cord will do anything to get revenge. Anything. When the pirate captain offers pay for seducing and then ruining an innocent, it sounds too easy. Linna Daniels is a society darling. Rich. Spoiled. Beautiful. Pursued by all the eligible bachelors. Her cold demeanor only sharpens desire. But then her father's actions change everything. Overnight she's outcast. Locked in scandal she didn't create. Her marital prospects ruined. Her life at a standstill. Linna is not taking this without a fight. She needs an escape. A husband. A dupe. She doesn't care who—or what—he is. She's known as cold and heartless. It's time to prove it. less