The Legend of Blackthorn Series by Caroline Burnes

THE BLACKTHORN HEIRESS Aurelia Agee had come to Natchez, Mississippi, to claim her unexpected inheritance, the Blackthorn estate. But her arrival stirred up age-old hatreds that wouldn't rest. Anonymous threats and eerie cries wouldn't drive her away. Nor would the warnings of the mysterious and sensual Marcus McNeese, a man who confused her, intrigued her ... and reminded her of the ghostly rider she had glimpsed one misty night... moreTHE BLACKTHORN HEIRESS Aurelia Agee had come to Natchez, Mississippi, to claim her unexpected inheritance, the Blackthorn estate. But her arrival stirred up age-old hatreds that wouldn't rest. Anonymous threats and eerie cries wouldn't drive her away. Nor would the warnings of the mysterious and sensual Marcus McNeese, a man who confused her, intrigued her ... and reminded her of the ghostly rider she had glimpsed one misty night. AND HER PROTECTOR With the headstrong heiress's arrival, Marcus knew it was time to resurrect the "ghost" rider of Blackthorn, whom legend said protected the land and its heirs. He couldn't afford entanglements, but Aurelia's innocent passion fired his jaded heart. Something evil stalked Blackthorn ... and as the townsfolk cried for blood, Marcus vowed to watch over Aurelia in the darkness ... less

Rebecca Barrett had come to Mississippi to oversee the excavation of priceless artifacts at Blackthorn. But it was the search for a heard-but-never-seen baby that became the focus of her days. However, the harder Rebecca looked for answers, the more the danger increased, and she knew it was time to call in the enigmatic sheriff, Dru Colson.... This wasn't the first time Dru had been called to the infamous property to investigate... moreRebecca Barrett had come to Mississippi to oversee the excavation of priceless artifacts at Blackthorn. But it was the search for a heard-but-never-seen baby that became the focus of her days. However, the harder Rebecca looked for answers, the more the danger increased, and she knew it was time to call in the enigmatic sheriff, Dru Colson.... This wasn't the first time Dru had been called to the infamous property to investigate. But now sinister forces were determined to get Rebecca off the land and out of the state. Could Dru protect the only woman who'd ever touched his soul before the battle between good and evil came to a devastating end? less