The Gordons of Gretna Series by Jacinta Carey

Gretna Green, Scotland, August 1815Shaw Gordon has been written off as an unspeakable rogue by his entire clan. Shaw's new wife Margot and her father have frittered away most of the estate Shaw is heir to, spending the cash on luxuries, pawning everything of value, and casting the tenants off the land to sell it.But Shaw's cousin Drew, clan chief of the Gordons, is still very much alive. He returns from Waterloo to discover what his heir Shaw has seemingly done... moreGretna Green, Scotland, August 1815Shaw Gordon has been written off as an unspeakable rogue by his entire clan. Shaw's new wife Margot and her father have frittered away most of the estate Shaw is heir to, spending the cash on luxuries, pawning everything of value, and casting the tenants off the land to sell it.But Shaw's cousin Drew, clan chief of the Gordons, is still very much alive. He returns from Waterloo to discover what his heir Shaw has seemingly done. Shaw is disowned, and his wife suffers a shocking fate.Shaw becomes the black sheep of the family, forced to live by his wits ever more desperately in order to keep food on the table and a roof over his head.One fateful night in January 1818, Shaw's actions help lead to the most deadly consequences. In the midst of the chaos, he rescues Catriona MacKenzie, who's fled an arranged marriage in the Highlands, but is struggling to make her way in southern Scotland as a lovely young woman on her own.Shaw tries to atone for what he's done by offering her a job and roof over her head until she decides what she wants to do next. Despite all the rational reasons why they can never be together, the attraction grows between them, threatening to spill over into the most incredible passion.But each are hiding secrets that threaten to destroy any chance of their having a future together. Does Shaw dare admit his growing feelings for Cat? Or tell the truth about what he is, and what he's done?When Cat's family suddenly arrives to take her back north, will she obey her father meekly? Or will she fight for the man who's come to mean everything to her….Sensuality RatingThis romance novel contains some explicit love scenes between the hero and heroine. It is for mature audiences.About the AuthorJacinta Carey is the author of The Starbucks Saga, The Ravishing Romans series, The Wild Heart series, and The Gordons of Gretna series.++++Word Count=128,064 less

Regency ScotlandWealthy Logan Gordon thought he had it all, a fabulous family, a fantastic near-fiancée. All of it is ripped from him with just a few simple but shocking words. Devastated at the loss of the woman he loves, and the happy life he planned for himself completely in tatters, Logan throws himself into all the work on his family estate.Logan never wants to endure the pain of love and loss again, and starts to avoid young women or romance and genuine emotions like the plague... moreRegency ScotlandWealthy Logan Gordon thought he had it all, a fabulous family, a fantastic near-fiancée. All of it is ripped from him with just a few simple but shocking words. Devastated at the loss of the woman he loves, and the happy life he planned for himself completely in tatters, Logan throws himself into all the work on his family estate.Logan never wants to endure the pain of love and loss again, and starts to avoid young women or romance and genuine emotions like the plague. He takes a series of greedy widows as mistresses, each worse than the next. He focuses most of his energy on becoming as successful as his cousin Drew, their clan chief. He hires a new veterinarian and his younger brother to take care of a sick pony, and to help him breed native Scottish horses.Sam the vet's assistant is reputed to be an expert with equines, but Logan has his doubts. How can someone who hasn't even grown a beard yet be so skilled, and arrogant?But there's more to Sam than meets the eye. He is a SHE, tired of the battle of the sexes in Regency society. She refuses to be a victim to the lust of men. She's also appalled at how so many careers are forbidden her simply because she's a woman. Sam has been living for several years disguised as a man to go to veterinary school, and works hard to keep a roof over her and her brother's head. If the truth is ever discovered, she and Stephen will lose everything.Logan is sneeringly dismissive of Sam already. How much worse would it be for him to find out she's a woman? Logan seems so cold, contained, calculating. Sam soon starts to realize, however, that there's a sensual man behind Logan's steely exterior aching to break free of all his misery and self-imposed restraint. Despite her disguise, she begins to long for the same. But Logan is Sam's employer AND landlord. To fall in love with him would be to risk all: career, home, heart.A stunning series of events reveals Sam's true identity at last, and the shocking truth about her past. Will Logan cast her out, furious at being made a fool of? Or will Logan finally see that Fate has given him a second chance at love, and sent him the one woman who matches him in every way, in bed and out?Sensuality RatingThis romance novel contains multiple explicit love scenes between the hero and heroine, and some mild language. It is for mature audiences only.About the AuthorJacinta Carey is the author of the popular Starbuck Saga series, The Ravishing Romans series, The Wild Heart series, and The Gordons of Gretna series. She majored in English, History and Classics at college. She loves to cook for her huge family, and adores cats.Word Count=109,415 less

Regency ScotlandRhona Dunbar has been desperately looking for a husband on the Marriage Mart. Her family appear to be one of the wealthiest and most prestigious in the district, but their arrogance and pomp hide a dark secret: her parents have nearly bankrupted them due to their frivolous spending.Rhona has little choice than to sell herself to the highest bidder if she's ever to save herself from the disgrace and potential homelessness... moreRegency ScotlandRhona Dunbar has been desperately looking for a husband on the Marriage Mart. Her family appear to be one of the wealthiest and most prestigious in the district, but their arrogance and pomp hide a dark secret: her parents have nearly bankrupted them due to their frivolous spending.Rhona has little choice than to sell herself to the highest bidder if she's ever to save herself from the disgrace and potential homelessness. She makes a frantic play for Drew, the Earl of Galloway, and clan chief of the Gordons, indulging in his erotic games to try to lure him to the altar. But Drew tells her in no uncertain terms that she isn't good enough for him. That her selfish pettiness has cost her any chance of winning his regard.Shocked to the core, Rhona has no idea what to do to save her family's from starvation, until Drew's cousin Keir takes pity on her. The handsome young man has admired her from afar, but thought she was Drew's. Now that she's free, can he win her for his own?But does he even want to? The closer they grow, the more their enemies circle, threatening to pull them apart forever.Sensuality RatingThis novel contains some romantic scenes, and some language.bout the AuthorJacinta Carey is the author of the popular Starbuck Saga series, The Ravishing Romans series, the Wild Heart series, and The Gordons of Gretna series. She majored in English, History and Classics at college. She loves to cook for her huge family, and adores cats. less