Crowns & Kilts Series by Cynthia Wright

Thomas Mardouet, Seigneur de St. Briac, is a man with a perfect life – bold, witty, and splendid to behold, he is the King of France’s trusted knight.But the day that captivating Aimée de Fleurance appears in the woods to interrupt a hunt, St. Briac’s life is turned on end. When she takes her sister’s place and joins the royal court to avoid an arranged marriage, St. Briac is drawn unwillingly into her impetuous scheme.To save Aimée from the king’s bed, St... moreThomas Mardouet, Seigneur de St. Briac, is a man with a perfect life – bold, witty, and splendid to behold, he is the King of France’s trusted knight.But the day that captivating Aimée de Fleurance appears in the woods to interrupt a hunt, St. Briac’s life is turned on end. When she takes her sister’s place and joins the royal court to avoid an arranged marriage, St. Briac is drawn unwillingly into her impetuous scheme.To save Aimée from the king’s bed, St. Briac shocks them both by declaring that they are betrothed. After all, marriage is the last thing he wants, especially to this infuriating maiden…Journey back to the magical world of 16th century France and join Aimée and St. Briac for an adventure filled with enchantment, laughter, and sensuous passion! less

A BATTLE FOR POSSESSION... in which the beautiful young French widow Michelene Tevoulere becomes the pawn in a royal scheme involving England's King Henry VIII and the court of France's Francois I.A BATTLE FOR POWER... in which handsome young Earl of Sandhurst is betrothed against his will to the bewitching Michelen but conceives an even grander plot to outwit the kings and test both Michelene's honor and her sensuality.A BATTLE FOR PASSION.. moreA BATTLE FOR POSSESSION... in which the beautiful young French widow Michelene Tevoulere becomes the pawn in a royal scheme involving England's King Henry VIII and the court of France's Francois I.A BATTLE FOR POWER... in which handsome young Earl of Sandhurst is betrothed against his will to the bewitching Michelen but conceives an even grander plot to outwit the kings and test both Michelene's honor and her sensuality.A BATTLE FOR PASSION... in which the splendid Michelene finds the very depths of her womanhood aroused and tormented by a man her body adores but her mind resists.A BATTLE FOR LOVE... in which bestselling historical romance writer Cynthia Wright displays all her powers --- both as a marvelous storyteller and as a woman who knows the secret desires of women everywhere. less

From a New York Times bestselling author comes an irresistible romance of 16th century Scotland! When a spirited Scottish lass crosses paths with a charismatic Outlander, sparks fly that threaten to set fire to their separate worlds… Vibrant Fiona MacLeod has never left the Isle of Skye, except in the pages of cherished books. However, everything changes when her mother makes a deathbed request that Fi travel to Falkland Palace and experience the royal court... moreFrom a New York Times bestselling author comes an irresistible romance of 16th century Scotland! When a spirited Scottish lass crosses paths with a charismatic Outlander, sparks fly that threaten to set fire to their separate worlds… Vibrant Fiona MacLeod has never left the Isle of Skye, except in the pages of cherished books. However, everything changes when her mother makes a deathbed request that Fi travel to Falkland Palace and experience the royal court. It may be her last chance to see the world before she is married off to an overbearing Highland warrior.Across the ocean in Europe, architect Christophe de St. Briac enjoys a perfectly-ordered life. He’s a rising star among the artistic builders of the Renaissance and has his pick of women to warm his bed - until King François I pressures him to accept a project at Scotland’s Falkland Palace. Although Fiona and Christophe are from different worlds, they soon find their passionate souls have everything in common. But while they seem to be on a collision course with destiny, dark forces are conspiring to keep them apart… Connecting BooksYOU AND NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimée)OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline)ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona)The St. Briac Family in the 18thcenturyTHE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette) less

From New York Times Bestselling author Cynthia Wright comes a thrilling new romance of 16thcentury Scotland! A PROUD HIGHLANDERDarkly handsome Ciaran MacLeod revels in his life as a Highland warrior. He spends his days training with his comrades at Duntulm Castle on the far cliffs of the Isle of Skye, and takes his pick of smitten lasses. However, Ciaran harbors a secret, passed down from his dead mother, that has caused him to become deeply suspicious of love... moreFrom New York Times Bestselling author Cynthia Wright comes a thrilling new romance of 16thcentury Scotland! A PROUD HIGHLANDERDarkly handsome Ciaran MacLeod revels in his life as a Highland warrior. He spends his days training with his comrades at Duntulm Castle on the far cliffs of the Isle of Skye, and takes his pick of smitten lasses. However, Ciaran harbors a secret, passed down from his dead mother, that has caused him to become deeply suspicious of love. He’s grateful he doesn’t have to worry about taking a wife, for the castle is efficiently run by Violette, a plain young Frenchwoman who covers her head with a gable hood and reveals nothing of her own past. SECRETS REVEALEDViolete Pasquiére fled to Scotland to escape a vengeful stepfather. She feels safe on the remote Isle of Skye, disguised in drab clothing and and tending to these strong clan MacLeod men who would be lost without her care. The potent attraction Violette feels for Ciaran MacLeod is just one more secret she keeps.But a threat to Duntulm Castle changes everything, and Ciaran’s elders propose that he marry Judith MacRae to bring additional lands and warriors to the clan. Rebelling against the efforts to control him, Ciaran proposes to Violette instead, setting in motion a passionate series of events that shake not only their future, but challenge their carefully guarded hearts... Connecting Books:The St. Briac Family in the 16thcentury:YOU AND NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimée)OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline)ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona)RETURN OF THE LOST BRIDE (Ciaran & Violette) The St. Briac Family in the 18thcentury:THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette) “Cynthia Wright magically entwines passion and history!” ~ RT Book Reviews less

A HIGHLANDER NO MORELennox MacLeod was raised on the Isle of Skye as grandson of the powerful clan chief, yet his kind heart and artistic talent set him apart from other Highland warriors. When Lennox uncovers a shocking secret about his parentage, he angrily leaves the Highlands behind, vowing to discover his father’s true identity...and where he really belongs... moreA HIGHLANDER NO MORELennox MacLeod was raised on the Isle of Skye as grandson of the powerful clan chief, yet his kind heart and artistic talent set him apart from other Highland warriors. When Lennox uncovers a shocking secret about his parentage, he angrily leaves the Highlands behind, vowing to discover his father’s true identity...and where he really belongs.BOLD DREAMS DASHEDLovely, strong-willed Nora Brodie has devoted her life to becoming a master weaver of royal tapestries, even though men scoff at the notion of a woman achieving such a goal. At Stirling Castle, Nora is determined to make her dreams come true, until the night a dissolute Englishman, used to taking what he desires, steals the one thing she can never replace.TRAVELING AN UNCERTAIN PATHHiding a shameful secret, Nora must leave Stirling Castle, and the only person who can help her is the splendid Highlander, Lennox MacLeod. Traveling together, from Stirling to the Isle of Mull to the magnificent Tudor court, Lennox and Nora forge a passionate bond as soulmates and lovers.THE WINDS OF FATEYet, just as their hearts come together, everything changes when Lennox discovers the surprising identity of his real father and Nora begins to achieve her lifelong dream as a master weaver. Does the flame of love stand a chance against the powerful winds of fate? less