Panthera Series by Frances Stockton

Blush: This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic). As an Elder of a diminishing race, Garrick Forrester has lived through wars, plagues and two arranged marriages. But nothing he�s experienced has prepared him for the discovery of his mate or for her resistance. To keep Aisley Reeves safe from an unimaginable enemy, he must persuade her to become his willing countess, while keeping her under constant guard... moreBlush: This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic). As an Elder of a diminishing race, Garrick Forrester has lived through wars, plagues and two arranged marriages. But nothing he�s experienced has prepared him for the discovery of his mate or for her resistance. To keep Aisley Reeves safe from an unimaginable enemy, he must persuade her to become his willing countess, while keeping her under constant guard. Imagine Aisley�s dismay when the Earl of Danford demands she become his betrothed by the close of a fortnight. Already fearful her work as a healer and her birthmark might tempt some to brand her as a witch, she believes it is best to keep her distance from the dark, mesmerizing earl whose thoughts she can hear and who reminds her of a black leopard patrolling the forest. However, when Garrick�s gifts become her only hope for survival, she must decide if she can trust her heart to a man who is far more than human. less

Book 2 in the Panthera series. Plagued by headaches and memory loss, Rhiannon has spent years being unknowingly prepared to become the wife of an earl. When the man displays a mysterious painting, she is inexplicably drawn to its depiction of a mythical race. Believing she may be related to them, she and her lady’s maid flee to Florence in the hopes of finding the artist... moreBook 2 in the Panthera series. Plagued by headaches and memory loss, Rhiannon has spent years being unknowingly prepared to become the wife of an earl. When the man displays a mysterious painting, she is inexplicably drawn to its depiction of a mythical race. Believing she may be related to them, she and her lady’s maid flee to Florence in the hopes of finding the artist. While visiting the Piazza della Signoria two months later, she is unaware that the very man she needs to find has been watching her. Artist Dante is an Abcynian Elder, capable of changing into a lion. The moment he recognizes Rhiannon’s panthera leo heritage he rushes to claim her. He discovers her illness and takes her home. As she heals, they fall in love and Dante helps her reclaim her memory. But their future happiness will be threatened by her fears of the past and a vicious man’s plans for Rhiannon. less

Book four in the Panthera series. The second oldest of an ancient race, Nicholas, Duke of Arrington, is austere, lofty and elusive. A widower with no wish to remarry, he never expects to meet Miss Regan Saunders during a walk through Parade Gardens. Aware she’s his destined mate, he’s fascinated. She’s an Abcynian Guard. To many of his kind, it would be a relief to find a woman willing to guard his secrets... moreBook four in the Panthera series. The second oldest of an ancient race, Nicholas, Duke of Arrington, is austere, lofty and elusive. A widower with no wish to remarry, he never expects to meet Miss Regan Saunders during a walk through Parade Gardens. Aware she’s his destined mate, he’s fascinated. She’s an Abcynian Guard. To many of his kind, it would be a relief to find a woman willing to guard his secrets. Due to horrific betrayal by his first duchess, and Regan’s scandalous plan of being a doctor someday, he’s hesitant to simply claim and court her in secret. When Guards become the targets of a macabre killer, Nicholas stop at nothing to protect Regan, including marriage. Despite the circumstances, it isn’t long before they profess their love and consummate their vows. Their love will stand against many tests. As an enemy far closer than they realize threatens, their faith in each other will be strained. less