Guardians of Alba Series by Jayne Castel

Her mission is to infiltrate the English camp and seduce her enemy—not fall in love with him.Nessa is a Guardian of Alba, one of an ancient secret order of druidesses dedicated to defending Scotland from invaders over the centuries. Now she is charged with discovering the plans of Edward Longshanks. The English are gaining a foothold on Scottish soil—and they must be stopped... moreHer mission is to infiltrate the English camp and seduce her enemy—not fall in love with him.Nessa is a Guardian of Alba, one of an ancient secret order of druidesses dedicated to defending Scotland from invaders over the centuries. Now she is charged with discovering the plans of Edward Longshanks. The English are gaining a foothold on Scottish soil—and they must be stopped.All Nessa has to do is enter the wolf's lair and seduce Hugh De Burgh—the English king's right-hand—and she will be able to gain the secrets she seeks.But faced with the towering, surly knight, whose touch addles her wits and sets her aflame, Nessa soon realizes that this mission may cost her everything.Guardians of Alba takes you back to 14th Century Scotland amidst the Wars of Scottish Independence. Immerse yourself in political intrigue, Celtic mysticism, betrayal, high-adventure, and steamy romance. less

Few secrets can be kept forever. She married him for her cause—but her real identity puts them both at risk. Sacrifices and second chances in Medieval Scotland.Fyfa is tired of keeping secrets from her husband. However, her marriage to the steward of Stirling Castle is based on a lie. Belonging to an order of druidesses sworn to protect Scotland from invaders, Fyfa's dedicated her life to preserving Scottish freedom... moreFew secrets can be kept forever. She married him for her cause—but her real identity puts them both at risk. Sacrifices and second chances in Medieval Scotland.Fyfa is tired of keeping secrets from her husband. However, her marriage to the steward of Stirling Castle is based on a lie. Belonging to an order of druidesses sworn to protect Scotland from invaders, Fyfa's dedicated her life to preserving Scottish freedom. She wed him in order to gain access to those who rule Scotland—and now, five years later, she's locked in a marriage to a man who distrusts her. Hume Comyn thought he knew his wife—but with each passing year, he realizes he does not. Fyfa's mysterious ways lead him to believe she has taken a lover. He has no idea who she really is. Estranged and distrustful of each other, Fyfa and Hume are locked together in Stirling Castle as the English lay siege. But after Edward of England unleashes a new weapon that spells Scottish defeat, husband and wife must work together to help protect the man who will save Scotland.But can they also rescue the ruins of their marriage? Book Two of the Guardians of Alba series, Fyfa's Sacrifice takes you back to 14th Century Scotland amidst the Wars of Scottish Independence. Immerse yourself in political intrigue, Celtic mysticism, betrayal, high-adventure, and steamy romance. less

A Guardians of Alba Short Story He was an assassin. She was a lady. Their world were never meant to collide.___________"The Assassin's Lady" is set after the events of "Fyfa's Sacrifice"... as such, the author refers to things that happen in that story. To avoid spoilers it's better to read "Fyfa's Sacrifice" first.Available to subscribers of the author's newsletter

A woman dedicated to the cause, a man who has given up hope—and the fake marriage that brings them together. Passion and patriotism collide in Medieval Scotland.Breanna will stop at nothing to defend Scotland from the English—even if that means she has to work with a jaded mercenary, a man whose loyalty can only be bought with silver. Cameron Stewart has learned that loyalty doesn’t pay. These days, he prefers to hire his blade to the highest bidder... moreA woman dedicated to the cause, a man who has given up hope—and the fake marriage that brings them together. Passion and patriotism collide in Medieval Scotland.Breanna will stop at nothing to defend Scotland from the English—even if that means she has to work with a jaded mercenary, a man whose loyalty can only be bought with silver. Cameron Stewart has learned that loyalty doesn’t pay. These days, he prefers to hire his blade to the highest bidder. But when the strong-willed and proud Breanna—a druidess belonging to a secret order sworn to protect Scotland from invaders—hires him to help her protect Robert the Bruce, Cameron’s deliberately uncomplicated life gets messy. Posing as husband and wife, the pair join the newly crowned king of Scotland as he sets about liberating their country from the English. However, their mission doesn’t just put their lives, but their hearts, at risk. Book Three of the Guardians of Alba series, BREANNA’S SURRENDER takes you back to 14th Century Scotland amidst the Wars of Scottish Independence. Immerse yourself in political intrigue, Celtic mysticism, betrayal, high-adventure, and steamy romance. less