Bold Women of the 18th Century Series by Amanda Hughes

Ireland 1755, hunger and hatred boil a country, and one woman plans her escape. Ravaged by famine and the brutal occupation of the British, Darcy McBride joins a group of smugglers who trade illegally with the French. The operation is discovered, and the young woman is transported to the English Colonies for servitude. Shattered by war and bloodshed, Darcy finds the colonists on a feeding frenzy of survival... moreIreland 1755, hunger and hatred boil a country, and one woman plans her escape. Ravaged by famine and the brutal occupation of the British, Darcy McBride joins a group of smugglers who trade illegally with the French. The operation is discovered, and the young woman is transported to the English Colonies for servitude. Shattered by war and bloodshed, Darcy finds the colonists on a feeding frenzy of survival. She refuses to be devoured and meets them with determination and fire stopping them in their tracks. When she confronts the brash and attractive Jean Michel Lupe', a surveyor for the Crown, sparks fly, and Darcy meets her match. His blend of refinement and frontier masculinity unsettles and entices her. Together, they are swept into a whirlwind of violence and intrigue that threatens their love and their survival. "As he stepped out into the pouring rain, Jean Michel had to regain his composure. He was not sure he liked the feelings that were churning inside him. This McBride woman had the ability to reach into his soul and open doors he thought were closed forever. She ignited a desire in him that was beyond anything he had ever imagined. Confused and overwhelmed, he blamed it on long months without carnal pleasures, and pushing it from his mind; he started down the path for the McDermott homestead." less

For readers who like historical fiction with a little romance. Wickedly inviting, the dark side of life has always seduced Lauren De Beauville. With copper-colored tresses and the smile of a pirate, this young adventuress throws caution to the wind and leaps into a quagmire of temptation that is 18th Century New York... moreFor readers who like historical fiction with a little romance. Wickedly inviting, the dark side of life has always seduced Lauren De Beauville. With copper-colored tresses and the smile of a pirate, this young adventuress throws caution to the wind and leaps into a quagmire of temptation that is 18th Century New York. Will she survive her constant craving for danger? Dazzled by glamour, Lauren plays a deadly game joining a group of brutal con artists and smugglers who are cheating their way across the New World. There are splendid gowns, handsome men and nights filled with passion. What more could she want? At the very top is James St. Clare, the ruthless yet alluring captain of a ship called The Pride of the King. Risking her life and her love, Lauren allows herself to be swept into his whirlwind of desire and treachery where she gambles everything. less

An alternate cover edition can be found here. Is she an evil Ice Queen or a reluctant patriot? With eyes as changeable as the sea, India Allen seduces the Irish people into a bloody rebellion which sweeps the country like wildfire. But across the ocean another revolution is brewing, and Quinn Calleigh wants to harness this woman's mysterious power for himself. With his lusty good nature and wickedly broad smile, he entices India to seek liberty in the New World... moreAn alternate cover edition can be found here. Is she an evil Ice Queen or a reluctant patriot? With eyes as changeable as the sea, India Allen seduces the Irish people into a bloody rebellion which sweeps the country like wildfire. But across the ocean another revolution is brewing, and Quinn Calleigh wants to harness this woman's mysterious power for himself. With his lusty good nature and wickedly broad smile, he entices India to seek liberty in the New World. Together they sow the seeds of the American Revolution. Taken with her icy beauty, Quinn struggles to melt India's crystalline exterior and unlock the passion and fire within her. Is he simply an Irish gypsy looking for an adventure or a committed freedom fighter? Their battle to uncover their love and humanity is equal only to that of their struggle for freedom. less