The Emerald Trilogy Series by Lynette Vinet

EMERALD DESIRE As wild and beautiful as the Irish countryside, Dera Brennan gives herself to the Irish rebel leader, Quint Flannery, with delirious abandon. But Quint is not one to be tied down by the shackles of love. To spite her faithless lover, Dera impulsively marries the haughty and imperious Lord Avery Fairfax, Quint's notorious enemy. Yet even after Avery is murdered and Quint is suspected of the heinous deed, Dera's heart yearns again for the love and passion she shared with Quint... moreEMERALD DESIRE As wild and beautiful as the Irish countryside, Dera Brennan gives herself to the Irish rebel leader, Quint Flannery, with delirious abandon. But Quint is not one to be tied down by the shackles of love. To spite her faithless lover, Dera impulsively marries the haughty and imperious Lord Avery Fairfax, Quint's notorious enemy. Yet even after Avery is murdered and Quint is suspected of the heinous deed, Dera's heart yearns again for the love and passion she shared with Quint. Can old hurts be forgiven and forgotten in time for Quint and Dera to reclaim their emerald desire? less

Under an assumed name, Paul Flannery, dashing dark-eyed son of Quint and Dera's passionate union, pays court to lovely Allison Fairfax, heiress to Fairfax Manor and the surrounding Irish estate. For the innocent young girl, it is love at first sight and forever, but Paul's motive is to restore the Fairfax lands to their rightful owners, the Flannerys... moreUnder an assumed name, Paul Flannery, dashing dark-eyed son of Quint and Dera's passionate union, pays court to lovely Allison Fairfax, heiress to Fairfax Manor and the surrounding Irish estate. For the innocent young girl, it is love at first sight and forever, but Paul's motive is to restore the Fairfax lands to their rightful owners, the Flannerys. Too proud to reveal his true feelings, Paul suffers as he imagines a growing attraction between Allison and his brother Daniel, and at last sets for Canada, leaving the two to find happiness together. But Allison, whose fidelity and love have never wavered, follows him, and husband and wife are reunited. But is the passion they share strong enough to bridge the chasm jealousy and misunderstanding have created between them? less

High drama, shocking scandals, and passionate connections abound in this extraordinary saga Renowned artist Daniel Flanders believes he’s taking a woman of easy virtue when he sweeps the beautiful and alluring Lianne into his embrace at his brother’s summerhouse. Unbeknownst to Daniel, 9 months after Lianne flees into the Irish night, she gives birth to his daughter.   Struggling to raise her child alone, Lianne falls prey to the dangerous Don Raoul de Lovis, who spirits her away to Mexico... moreHigh drama, shocking scandals, and passionate connections abound in this extraordinary saga Renowned artist Daniel Flanders believes he’s taking a woman of easy virtue when he sweeps the beautiful and alluring Lianne into his embrace at his brother’s summerhouse. Unbeknownst to Daniel, 9 months after Lianne flees into the Irish night, she gives birth to his daughter.   Struggling to raise her child alone, Lianne falls prey to the dangerous Don Raoul de Lovis, who spirits her away to Mexico. The lust in his eyes gleams as bright as the silver in his mines, and Lianne knows he will pursue her to the ends of the Earth to satisfy his corrupt desires. The only person who can save her is Daniel—if he hasn’t forgotten the ecstasy of their love those many months ago. less