Dragon of the Island Series by Mary Gillgannon

Maelgwn the Great is the Dragon of the Island, a Welsh warlord who has been rampaging through the British countryside with his invincible army. Aurora is the princess of the Roman outpost, Viroconium, who offers herself to Maelgwn in exchange for sparing her city. Independent, intelligent, and used to getting their own way, Aurora and Maelgwn are thrust together by circumstance—and by an attraction both physical and emotional... moreMaelgwn the Great is the Dragon of the Island, a Welsh warlord who has been rampaging through the British countryside with his invincible army. Aurora is the princess of the Roman outpost, Viroconium, who offers herself to Maelgwn in exchange for sparing her city. Independent, intelligent, and used to getting their own way, Aurora and Maelgwn are thrust together by circumstance—and by an attraction both physical and emotional. Beset by enemies, divided by treachery, they're epic characters in a love story that will take your breath away. less

It is the sixth century A.D. Maelgwn, the Dragon of the Island, is celebrated for his feats of heroism. But now he has been defeated: The tragic loss of his beloved Aurora has left him grieving and alone. But Maelgwn has a duty to his people—and his realm. As the king, he is expected to marry again. What begins as a political union with a red-headed Celtic princess rapidly becomes much more. Possessed of mystical powers, beautiful, sensuous Rhiannon tempts him beyond reason . . moreIt is the sixth century A.D. Maelgwn, the Dragon of the Island, is celebrated for his feats of heroism. But now he has been defeated: The tragic loss of his beloved Aurora has left him grieving and alone. But Maelgwn has a duty to his people—and his realm. As the king, he is expected to marry again. What begins as a political union with a red-headed Celtic princess rapidly becomes much more. Possessed of mystical powers, beautiful, sensuous Rhiannon tempts him beyond reason . . . and adores him beyond measure. In her tender arms, Maelgwn's sorrowing heart begins to heal. But treachery is never far from the royal throne, and, soon, Maelgwn must fight as he has never fought before—to save his honor, his sons, and the woman he never dreamed he could love . . . less

Divided By War . . . United By Passion The son of famed Welsh warlord Maelgwyn the Great, Rhun has the ruthless blood of a warrior in his veins. A soldier who has never flinched in his dedication to King Arthur's cause, Rhun can't imagine that one moment of kindness will alter the course of his future—and the destiny of his people... moreDivided By War . . . United By Passion The son of famed Welsh warlord Maelgwyn the Great, Rhun has the ruthless blood of a warrior in his veins. A soldier who has never flinched in his dedication to King Arthur's cause, Rhun can't imagine that one moment of kindness will alter the course of his future—and the destiny of his people. For as the Britons struggle to maintain supremacy over the invading Saxons, he encounters Eastra, a breathtaking Saxon princess who presents a powerful temptation to his masculine desires. But when Eastra, both enemy and treasure, offers herself as a sacrifice in the battle between the warring tribes, Rhun will test the limits of valor and the reaches of his heart to uphold his duty . . . and claim a love for all time. less

The fourth book in the Dragon of the Island series, The Dragon Bard blends Celtic mystical beliefs with sizzling romance as it tells the story of a proud Irish queen and the charming, cynical bard who is her destiny. While visiting north Britain, traveling bard Bridei ap Maelgwn is taken captive and sold to Irish slavers. When they land in Ireland, he is rescued and taken to Queen Dessia of the Fionnlairaos. Dessia is wary of this charismatic stranger, but also intrigued... moreThe fourth book in the Dragon of the Island series, The Dragon Bard blends Celtic mystical beliefs with sizzling romance as it tells the story of a proud Irish queen and the charming, cynical bard who is her destiny. While visiting north Britain, traveling bard Bridei ap Maelgwn is taken captive and sold to Irish slavers. When they land in Ireland, he is rescued and taken to Queen Dessia of the Fionnlairaos. Dessia is wary of this charismatic stranger, but also intrigued. As bard and queen spar with wits and words, Bridei awakens not only Dessia’s heart, but an ancient legacy of magic that binds them together in a web of treachery and passionate desire. less