Brotherhood of the Border Series by Cecelia Mecca

“I would protect you from your own father, from the king of England himself. If only I could trust you.” Forced to marry the daughter—and would-be secret agent—of King Edward’s closest advisor as a consequence of His Majesty’s growing distrust of his family, Lord Waryn has a plan for his new bride. Install the spy in a little-used estate and turn his attention back to where it belongs—his family... more“I would protect you from your own father, from the king of England himself. If only I could trust you.” Forced to marry the daughter—and would-be secret agent—of King Edward’s closest advisor as a consequence of His Majesty’s growing distrust of his family, Lord Waryn has a plan for his new bride. Install the spy in a little-used estate and turn his attention back to where it belongs—his family.Lady Phillipa is given a simple but nonnegotiable task: report back any questionable activity by her new husband’s family, whom the king suspects of having ties to William Wallace. When Phillipa develops unexpected feelings toward Haydn, she’s forced to decide between her newfound loyalty to her husband, or defying the most powerful man in England.Thirty years after the Border Series ends, a new saga of family, loyalty, and love along the turbulent Anglo-Scottish border begins. If you like sprawling families, enemies-to-lovers and slow-burn spicy romances, put A Noble Betrayal on the top of your reading list. less

Two unlikely childhood friends—the baron’s son and baker’s daughter—are finally reunited.Sir Tristan rides into the gates of Camburg Castle just in time for the holiday festivities, his seven months in France having been the longest of Reina’s life. She has missed her friend dearly and is ready to celebrate his safe return.Until she learns of Tristan’s impending betrothal to another.Suddenly, the magical season loses its appeal... moreTwo unlikely childhood friends—the baron’s son and baker’s daughter—are finally reunited.Sir Tristan rides into the gates of Camburg Castle just in time for the holiday festivities, his seven months in France having been the longest of Reina’s life. She has missed her friend dearly and is ready to celebrate his safe return.Until she learns of Tristan’s impending betrothal to another.Suddenly, the magical season loses its appeal. The only man she’s ever loved, admittedly one she could never claim as anything but a friend, might soon be lost to her forever.Thirty years after the Border Series ends, a new saga of family, loyalty, and love along the turbulent Anglo-Scottish border begins.Authors Note: If you like short prequel stories, multi-generational families, friends-to-lovers romance and holiday magic with a bit of extra spice, put Kissed by the Knight on the top of your reading list. less

Captured. Imprisoned. Prepared to die.Galien Kerr knew supporting William Wallace could someday get him killed, and it seems someday might come sooner than he imagined. But as he sits in an English dungeon with little chance of release, a flicker of hope emerges from the darkness.The baron’s daughter.Lady Reina proposes a trade to the handsome, fiery-eyed prisoner: his life for information about her past... moreCaptured. Imprisoned. Prepared to die.Galien Kerr knew supporting William Wallace could someday get him killed, and it seems someday might come sooner than he imagined. But as he sits in an English dungeon with little chance of release, a flicker of hope emerges from the darkness.The baron’s daughter.Lady Reina proposes a trade to the handsome, fiery-eyed prisoner: his life for information about her past. Releasing him would certainly incur the wrath of her father and their king, but leaving him in a dungeon cell would keep hidden the secrets she so desperately longs to uncover.And so she strikes an uneasy bargain with the Scots warrior.Forced together on their journey to the safety of Clan Kerr, the emerging truth about Reina’s past and Galien's allegiance to the cause—Scotland's fight for independence—threatens to unravel the budding lovers’ bond.

Thirty years after the Border Series ends, a new saga of family, loyalty, and love along the turbulent Anglo-Scottish border begins.

Author's Note: If you like multi-generational families, forced proximity, and historical romance with a bit of extra spice, put A Clan of Her Own at the top of your reading list. less

“Bite me again, my lady, and I will show you how to do it properly.”Theirs was not the friendliest of first meetings. Sent to rescue Lady Freya from the king’s men, Sir Rory Waryn is unprepared for the baron’s daughter to fight him. To treat him as if he is the enemy. To be uncharacteristically immune to his charms. But rescuing her is his mission, and by God’s teeth, he never fails a mission.Until now... more“Bite me again, my lady, and I will show you how to do it properly.”Theirs was not the friendliest of first meetings. Sent to rescue Lady Freya from the king’s men, Sir Rory Waryn is unprepared for the baron’s daughter to fight him. To treat him as if he is the enemy. To be uncharacteristically immune to his charms. But rescuing her is his mission, and by God’s teeth, he never fails a mission.Until now.The carefully laid plans of the Brotherhood—rescue Lady Freya, return her to her men, and avoid the wrath of a vengeful king—unravel rapidly.She fights Rory at every turn.She refuses to retreat to Bristol Manor.She asks for aid he cannot give.The Waryns are already in King Edward’s crosshairs. Another wrong move and Rory’s father could end up as Freya’s did, with a noose around his neck courtesy of the very king of England himself.Why, then, is Rory entertaining the lady’s demands instead of following the Brotherhood’s plan? The answer, he fears, is something he’s spent a lifetime avoiding. less

Lady Isolda will not be forced into a marriage with a Scotsman.This warrior comes to claim her with a wild tale, a battlefield vow he made to her father when he lay dying in his arms. A vow to marry the earl’s eldest daughter. To marry her.Except Isolda is already betrothed. A fact her father knew well.Unfortunately, the Scot refuses to leave Bramton... moreLady Isolda will not be forced into a marriage with a Scotsman.This warrior comes to claim her with a wild tale, a battlefield vow he made to her father when he lay dying in his arms. A vow to marry the earl’s eldest daughter. To marry her.Except Isolda is already betrothed. A fact her father knew well.Unfortunately, the Scot refuses to leave Bramton. He claims her father willed their marriage just before taking his last breath, after having been stabbed in the back by an Englishman—one of his own countrymen. As all of Bramton mourns the earl’s death, Isolda finds herself unable to deter this Scotsman, who remains steadfast to his story. Instead, she is increasingly drawn to him, Conall Kerr filling every room he enters with a commanding presence.Even if he is not the enemy, the danger Conall poses to Isolda and her family cannot be ignored. For if Father truly was murdered by a king’s loyalist, a union between her, the eldest daughter of Bramton, and a Scotsman with ties to William Wallace could incite a new war along the border.One as fraught with uncertainty as Isolda’s desire for a man she’d been told to hate. less

They disliked each other from the beginning.Sir Hugh immediately suspects the mysterious woman who lurks in the shadows at his cousin’s wedding. He'd allow no one put his family’s safety at risk, not even a beautiful Italian-born Frenchwoman whose obstinance Hugh finds strangely intriguing.When he finally learns Lady Cressida’s true purpose, his attraction for her only intensifies... moreThey disliked each other from the beginning.Sir Hugh immediately suspects the mysterious woman who lurks in the shadows at his cousin’s wedding. He'd allow no one put his family’s safety at risk, not even a beautiful Italian-born Frenchwoman whose obstinance Hugh finds strangely intriguing.When he finally learns Lady Cressida’s true purpose, his attraction for her only intensifies.Now they are working together, his desire for her proving nearly as dangerous as their mission as he escorts her north into the Scotland borderlands. By the time Hugh and Cressida reach the outlaw William Wallace’s camp, Hugh is nearly willing to follow his brother’s foolish path toward love.Until disaster strikes.Hugh must rely not only on his training as the son of an earl but also on the lessons he learned from his father's old friends— the infamous border reivers—if he is to save Cressida.In truth, if he is to save himself. less

None would dare challenge him.Even Boyd Kerr’s close companion, William Wallace, known for his prowess with a sword, refused to engage the Scotsman.Lady Galia had no such qualms.The countess single-handedly held off an English army clamoring at her gates for months. Though she proved as fierce as she was beautiful, Boyd had a mission to complete, and Lady Galia’s refusal to accept his aid put Wallace’s plans in jeopardy... moreNone would dare challenge him.Even Boyd Kerr’s close companion, William Wallace, known for his prowess with a sword, refused to engage the Scotsman.Lady Galia had no such qualms.The countess single-handedly held off an English army clamoring at her gates for months. Though she proved as fierce as she was beautiful, Boyd had a mission to complete, and Lady Galia’s refusal to accept his aid put Wallace’s plans in jeopardy.He was becoming impatient with her, despite his admiration of her wit and will. The stubborn lass refused to take orders from any man, even one as capable as he. But as the days, and the siege upon Gurstelle Castle, wore on, Lady Galia was faced with a choice between independence and her growing attraction to a man accustomed to winning.No matter the cost. less

He was the greatest tourney knight in the realm. She was another man’s betrothed. Sir HoltMany claim Sir Holt Waryn is the greatest living tournament knight. He will have a chance to prove it, after finally receiving an invitation to the Round Table Tournament at Shirston Hill. For five years he’s trained, competed, and honed his skills. Sir Holt may not be inheriting the earldom of Kenshire––like his eldest brother––but he is determined to define his own legacy... moreHe was the greatest tourney knight in the realm. She was another man’s betrothed. Sir HoltMany claim Sir Holt Waryn is the greatest living tournament knight. He will have a chance to prove it, after finally receiving an invitation to the Round Table Tournament at Shirston Hill. For five years he’s trained, competed, and honed his skills. Sir Holt may not be inheriting the earldom of Kenshire––like his eldest brother––but he is determined to define his own legacy.Lady CassandraShe was raised to fulfill one duty: to marry. Lady Cassandra makes the journey to Shirston Hill for her official betrothal which will bring her family the coin they desperately need. The fact that the earl is nearly the same age as her father, or that he cares little for Cassandra beyond the possibility of giving him sons, is of no consequence. Neither Sir Holt nor Lady Cassandra could have accounted for their immediate connection, an attraction so strong it seems unnatural to them both. He cannot risk being cast out as a competitor. She has no choice but to carry out her duty and marry the earl, the host of the tournament.Except. . . Sir Holt typically gets what he wants. And he wants Lady Cassandra. less