l'Eau Clair Chronicles Series by Sharon Schulze

T'was a Love to Remember… Lady Gillian de l'Eau Clair would never forget what she had once shared with Rannulf FitzClifford. How could she, when he had disappeared so suddenly, leaving her with nothing but a cryptic message scrawled upon their betrothal contract? Now, four years later, Rannulf had returned under the guise of being a stranger. And though she wanted nothing to do with him, she'd agreed to keep his secret from her guardian... moreT'was a Love to Remember… Lady Gillian de l'Eau Clair would never forget what she had once shared with Rannulf FitzClifford. How could she, when he had disappeared so suddenly, leaving her with nothing but a cryptic message scrawled upon their betrothal contract? Now, four years later, Rannulf had returned under the guise of being a stranger. And though she wanted nothing to do with him, she'd agreed to keep his secret from her guardian. For Gillian could not deny that despite what he had done, Rannulf FitzClifford would always hold her heart. less

The Lady Catrin had survived a nightmarish past... Now her willful ways had plunged her headlong into danger- and into the arms of Nicholas Talbot, a man whose very presence stirred up emotions she had long thought buried forever. He alone could protect the Lady Catrin from her enemies.... yet Lord Nicholas Talbot felt like a fraud. For beneath his thin coat of nobility lay a troubled past, and an even more troubling passion for the lovely Catrin, a woman who could never be his...

Nameless, Homeless and Betrayed Lily was determined to discover her true heritage, though little did she realize her search would lure her into the Dragon's lair, where the near-infamous Ian ap Dafydd awaited her with a passion as wild as his warrior's name. He was the Dragon , as famed for his fierceness in battle as for his hardness of heart... moreNameless, Homeless and Betrayed Lily was determined to discover her true heritage, though little did she realize her search would lure her into the Dragon's lair, where the near-infamous Ian ap Dafydd awaited her with a passion as wild as his warrior's name. He was the Dragon , as famed for his fierceness in battle as for his hardness of heart. Yet Ian felt his soul transformed when he met the enigmatic gaze of the mysterious Lily, a woman with a questionable past - and an even more dangerous future... less

Her body was great with child-- But her guilt was far greater. For though Lady Moira FitzGerald had sacrificed herself to keep her people safe, she knew no man would have her now. Certainly not one as noble as Sir Connor FitzClifford! And yet her heart flared with passion whenever he drew near. Sworn to protect Gerald's Keep and all within, Connor FitzClifford hadn't realized such a vow would reweave the tapestry of his life... moreHer body was great with child-- But her guilt was far greater. For though Lady Moira FitzGerald had sacrificed herself to keep her people safe, she knew no man would have her now. Certainly not one as noble as Sir Connor FitzClifford! And yet her heart flared with passion whenever he drew near. Sworn to protect Gerald's Keep and all within, Connor FitzClifford hadn't realized such a vow would reweave the tapestry of his life. For his promise had bound him not only to the besieged fortress, but also to its mistress, the enigmatic Lady Moira, a woman whose very soul mirrored his own...! less

HER GIFTS SET HER APART FROM THE WORLD OF MEN ... Swen Siwardson had vowed to keep Anna de Limoges safe. Yet, the Church's decree that she remain innocent seemed a sin against nature, for the beauteous artisan was a woman made for loving. Particularly by him! ... Anna de Limoges had never seen the likes of Swen Siwardson. A warrior tall and true, here was a man of passion and secrets who asked only to be her friend... moreHER GIFTS SET HER APART FROM THE WORLD OF MEN ... Swen Siwardson had vowed to keep Anna de Limoges safe. Yet, the Church's decree that she remain innocent seemed a sin against nature, for the beauteous artisan was a woman made for loving. Particularly by him! ... Anna de Limoges had never seen the likes of Swen Siwardson. A warrior tall and true, here was a man of passion and secrets who asked only to be her friend. But didn't he realize that Anna would pay any price to become more than a friend to the honorable Swen? less

THE BATTLE-WEARY WARRIOR HAD FINALLY MET HIS MATCH... More warrior than woman, Lady Julianna D'Arcy had sworn to defend her home against all enemies. She knew not if her unexpected guest was friend or foe, but infinitely more dangerous than any adversary was the way the mere sight of Sir William Bowman stirred her blood unlike any man she'd ever seen before! "Have a care who you call traitor, milady, else I'll be forced to judge you traitor instead!" "With what reason?" she asked... moreTHE BATTLE-WEARY WARRIOR HAD FINALLY MET HIS MATCH... More warrior than woman, Lady Julianna D'Arcy had sworn to defend her home against all enemies. She knew not if her unexpected guest was friend or foe, but infinitely more dangerous than any adversary was the way the mere sight of Sir William Bowman stirred her blood unlike any man she'd ever seen before! "Have a care who you call traitor, milady, else I'll be forced to judge you traitor instead!" "With what reason?" she asked. "I am a true loyal subject of our king-- " "Are you? I know nothing of you, lady - not so much as who you are, or the name of this place. A lady dressed in warrior's garb. 'Tis uncommon, you must admit - rare enough to raise questions in a curious man's mind." He cupped her chin, then slid his fingers down along her neck and over her shoulder before stopping just above her breast. "A puzzle to entice a man," he murmured. "Or a siren meant to lure a man to your bed and render him your slave?" less

?TWAS THE FATE OF WOMEN TO BE AT THE MERCY OF MEN But Lady Alys Delamare, an unwilling sacrifice to her father's ambitions, yearned for a life of her own choosing. And such a life, her rebellious heart proclaimed, included the handsome knight Sir Padrig ap Huw . Thrown together by a stormy tempest, they were drawn to each other wild and wanton and burning with desire. But Lady Alys was destined for much grander things than a landless knight such as he could ever provide... more?TWAS THE FATE OF WOMEN TO BE AT THE MERCY OF MEN But Lady Alys Delamare, an unwilling sacrifice to her father's ambitions, yearned for a life of her own choosing. And such a life, her rebellious heart proclaimed, included the handsome knight Sir Padrig ap Huw . Thrown together by a stormy tempest, they were drawn to each other wild and wanton and burning with desire. But Lady Alys was destined for much grander things than a landless knight such as he could ever provide. All he could offer was his protection, his honour and his passion! less