Holiday Knights Series by Elizabeth Rose

(A sweet and clean holiday novella. Experience a medieval Christmas in authentic detail in this first book of the Holiday Knights Series.) Sir Adam de Ware is on a mission as a spy for King Edward III. He is sent to Cavendish Castle to investigate some odd behavior from the earl. If he succeeds to get answers for the king, he will be rewarded when the mission is completed. Wanting to get close to the earl's daughter, the cold-hearted Lady Eva to find out more, Adam decides to seduce her... more(A sweet and clean holiday novella. Experience a medieval Christmas in authentic detail in this first book of the Holiday Knights Series.) Sir Adam de Ware is on a mission as a spy for King Edward III. He is sent to Cavendish Castle to investigate some odd behavior from the earl. If he succeeds to get answers for the king, he will be rewarded when the mission is completed. Wanting to get close to the earl's daughter, the cold-hearted Lady Eva to find out more, Adam decides to seduce her. But the only way to seduce a woman like this is to appeal to what she most desires, and that is sumptuous food! Adam uses his unique skill of being able to cook delectable holiday dishes to lure the woman closer. Lady Eva Cavendish will do anything to protect her father's secret, even forging missives to the king in her father's name. But when Sir Adam shows up at her doorstep on Christmas Eve with a roasted goose and all the fixings to offer, she finds that she can't turn him away. Since the death of her mother, the kitchen servants haven't been able to serve an edible dish and she longs for properly prepared food for the Christmastide season. When the Lord of Misrule proclaims that Sir Adam will be cooking in the castle's kitchen during the twelve days of Christmas, Lady Eva cannot go against the custom of the twisted holiday tradition. And when Sir Adam starts to seduce her with everything from Partridge with Pears, to French Hens, to Collie Bird Pie, she finds his talents alluring and starts to fall for him. Amidst the deceit, how long will the romance keep cooking? And will someone get burned in the end? less

The Matchmaker: Lady Philippa Willoughby is known for hosting many gatherings and celebrations at the castle. Somewhat meddlesome at times, she has taken it upon herself to play matchmaker to the villagers. This, along with her carefree ways, causes her to be the brunt of gossip that she is an improper lady. When her father betroths her to a Frenchman she has never met, she rebels, planning on finding a match for herself at her upcoming St. Valentine's Day dance... moreThe Matchmaker: Lady Philippa Willoughby is known for hosting many gatherings and celebrations at the castle. Somewhat meddlesome at times, she has taken it upon herself to play matchmaker to the villagers. This, along with her carefree ways, causes her to be the brunt of gossip that she is an improper lady. When her father betroths her to a Frenchman she has never met, she rebels, planning on finding a match for herself at her upcoming St. Valentine's Day dance. The Novice: Lord Etienne de Beynac, the youngest of six boys, has managed to disgrace his family with his wild ways. When his father and brothers disown him he has no choice but to agree to his father's terms. He joins a monastery as a novice across the channel, in England. Etienne gets one last chance for redemption before he finalizes his vows to live the rest of his life as a monk. As a favor to his brother, he goes to Grimsthorpe Castle to spy on his brother's betrothed, Lady Philippa. He needs to find out if she is a proper lady with whom his family can align. But once there, he discovers a strong attraction to Lady Philippa that threatens his plans to be a monk. Will a St. Valentine's Day dance bring two outcasts together in love? And will a man slated for a life of celibacy and poverty be able to put down the rosary and pick up the sword to fight for the woman he loves? less

A beautiful but mysterious woman arrives in the castle courtyard one night, as the baron’s replacement to Lord Ricard Wellington’s betrothed. With eyes like emeralds and a smile that could melt even a hardened warrior’s heart, Lady Flora Debenham quickly captures Ricard’s interest. However, she is feisty as well as disobedient and keeps sneaking out of the castle walls. The woods are dangerous and filled with Druids who he believes have killed his parents... moreA beautiful but mysterious woman arrives in the castle courtyard one night, as the baron’s replacement to Lord Ricard Wellington’s betrothed. With eyes like emeralds and a smile that could melt even a hardened warrior’s heart, Lady Flora Debenham quickly captures Ricard’s interest. However, she is feisty as well as disobedient and keeps sneaking out of the castle walls. The woods are dangerous and filled with Druids who he believes have killed his parents. Fearing for her safety, he follows her, hoping to learn her secrets. Lady Flora takes her cousin’s place as the handsome Lord Ricard’s betrothed, but it is naught more than a ploy to get close to the Druids who are hiding nearby. Her dying mother reveals to her that her father was a Druid and that she was conceived at the festival of Beltane. The woman’s last wish was for Flora to find her father and return a sacred icon to him. What starts out as nothing but a means to an end turns into an attraction to a man Flora never intended to marry. Ricard treats her like a queen, and she starts to fall in love. The only wedge between them is that he has vowed to hunt down and kill the same people she is trying to protect. Will vengeance prevent the seeds of love from blooming? less

A beautiful but mysterious woman arrives in the castle courtyard one night, as the baron’s replacement to Lord Ricard Wellington’s betrothed. With eyes like emeralds and a smile that could melt even a hardened warrior’s heart, Lady Flora Debenham quickly captures Ricard’s interest. However, she is feisty as well as disobedient and keeps sneaking out of the castle walls. The woods are dangerous and filled with Druids who he believes have killed his parents... moreA beautiful but mysterious woman arrives in the castle courtyard one night, as the baron’s replacement to Lord Ricard Wellington’s betrothed. With eyes like emeralds and a smile that could melt even a hardened warrior’s heart, Lady Flora Debenham quickly captures Ricard’s interest. However, she is feisty as well as disobedient and keeps sneaking out of the castle walls. The woods are dangerous and filled with Druids who he believes have killed his parents. Fearing for her safety, he follows her, hoping to learn her secrets. Lady Flora takes her cousin’s place as the handsome Lord Ricard’s betrothed, but it is naught more than a ploy to get close to the Druids who are hiding nearby. Her dying mother reveals to her that her father was a Druid and that she was conceived at the festival of Beltane. The woman’s last wish was for Flora to find her father and return a sacred icon to him. What starts out as nothing but a means to an end turns into an attraction to a man Flora never intended to marry. Ricard treats her like a queen, and she starts to fall in love. The only wedge between them is that he has vowed to hunt down and kill the same people she is trying to protect. Will vengeance prevent the seeds of love from blooming? less

Will an imprisoned Highlander make it home in time to marry his betrothed?The Bride-to-BeMari Stewart has been betrothed to Duncan MacLean, preparing to marry him on Hogmanay (New Year's Eve.) But before that happens, Duncan leaves to fight the English. With only the two turtle doves he's left her as a promise, she anxiously awaits his return. When he fails to return, she is unwillingly betrothed to another... moreWill an imprisoned Highlander make it home in time to marry his betrothed?The Bride-to-BeMari Stewart has been betrothed to Duncan MacLean, preparing to marry him on Hogmanay (New Year's Eve.) But before that happens, Duncan leaves to fight the English. With only the two turtle doves he's left her as a promise, she anxiously awaits his return. When he fails to return, she is unwillingly betrothed to another.The HighlanderDuncan MacLean is captured by the English and sits in the dungeon with his brother, waiting for his clan to rescue him. When it doesn't happen, he risks his life, taking matters into his own hands to escape and return to the Highlands and the woman he loves. But things don't turn out as planned, and back at the clan he finds he's already lost Mari to another man.Can true love between two people be everlasting like the turtle doves that mate for life? Or will deception win over a promise of becoming man and wife?Highland Dove was previously published in the 12 Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms anthology. less

Will an imprisoned Highlander make it home in time to marry his betrothed?The Bride-to-BeMari Stewart has been betrothed to Duncan MacLean, preparing to marry him on Hogmanay (New Year's Eve.) But before that happens, Duncan leaves to fight the English. With only the two turtle doves he's left her as a promise, she anxiously awaits his return. When he fails to return, she is unwillingly betrothed to another... moreWill an imprisoned Highlander make it home in time to marry his betrothed?The Bride-to-BeMari Stewart has been betrothed to Duncan MacLean, preparing to marry him on Hogmanay (New Year's Eve.) But before that happens, Duncan leaves to fight the English. With only the two turtle doves he's left her as a promise, she anxiously awaits his return. When he fails to return, she is unwillingly betrothed to another.The HighlanderDuncan MacLean is captured by the English and sits in the dungeon with his brother, waiting for his clan to rescue him. When it doesn't happen, he risks his life, taking matters into his own hands to escape and return to the Highlands and the woman he loves. But things don't turn out as planned, and back at the clan he finds he's already lost Mari to another man.Can true love between two people be everlasting like the turtle doves that mate for life? Or will deception win over a promise of becoming man and wife? less

Will the lion lie down with the lamb?Widow Rachael Bainard is furious to learn that her uncle has betrothed her to their enemy, the Lion of the South. Her young son needs a father, but one bad marriage was enough, and Rachael is in no hurry to wed again. If she can stall long enough, Lent will begin. By the laws of the church, no marriages are allowed between the start of Lent and Easter. This will give her the time she needs to figure out how to break the betrothal... moreWill the lion lie down with the lamb?Widow Rachael Bainard is furious to learn that her uncle has betrothed her to their enemy, the Lion of the South. Her young son needs a father, but one bad marriage was enough, and Rachael is in no hurry to wed again. If she can stall long enough, Lent will begin. By the laws of the church, no marriages are allowed between the start of Lent and Easter. This will give her the time she needs to figure out how to break the betrothal. However, things don't always go as planned, and it seems her luck has run out.Lord Lionel Hatchet lost his wife years ago and needs help raising his unruly teenage daughter. For the sake of alliances, he has agreed to marry Lady Rachael Bainard, but she is late arriving. The start of Lent is nearly upon them. With no meat, dairy, or coupling allowed during this six weeks of fasting, Lionel is sure he will go mad. To add to his increasing concerns is the unexpected death of his father, smugglers, and also his daughter dressing like a boy, sneaking to the docks to drink in the tavern.Will this time of intense fasting before the holiest holiday of them all bring two troubled people closer together, or will it be enough to ruin a marriage before it has even begun? less

★ All Hallows' Eve at the castle! ★Can a past love be rekindled while dark secrets lurk in the shadows?Lady Lillith Bonnel is distraught after losing her brother and now her father too. However, the ongoing feud between her family and the family of her childhood sweetheart, Lord Blaze Payne, has truly devastated her. Lillith's dream was to one day become Blaze's wife. That is, before the rumors started that he comes from a family of witches... more★ All Hallows' Eve at the castle! ★Can a past love be rekindled while dark secrets lurk in the shadows?Lady Lillith Bonnel is distraught after losing her brother and now her father too. However, the ongoing feud between her family and the family of her childhood sweetheart, Lord Blaze Payne, has truly devastated her. Lillith's dream was to one day become Blaze's wife. That is, before the rumors started that he comes from a family of witches. Her family blames his for the death of her brother, and now, possibly, her father's too. Lillith is swept up into the drama and ends up fearing the man she once looked to for protection.All Hallows' Eve is nearing, a time Lillith truly despises and fears. She's heard stories that the pagans celebrate it as Samhain, and it involves chants, sacrifices, and dancing around the fire. Danger lurks in the shadows, but the real threat is that Lillith still finds herself attracted to the dark lord.Lord Blaze Payne wants nothing more than to end a neighboring feud that has plagued him for years. He's kept a big secret from his childhood sweetheart, Lady Lillith Bonnel, and isn't proud of it. She now looks at him in disgust instead of admiration. When Lillith's father dies and her uncle proposes an alignment with Blaze, he sees this as his opportunity to end the feud and win back the love of his life. But when deception is brought to his doorstep, Blaze is forced to make a life-changing decision. There is finally a way to end the feud, but unfortunately the solution does not involve the girl who has stolen his heart—his Lilly.Will two lost souls be reunited in love that started as a friendship so long ago? Or is it too late to change opinions and circumstances that are only filled with empty promises, broken dreams, and haunted hearts? less