Charms of Albion Series by Celia Lake

Can a chivalrous lord and his clear-sighted wife find love together?As a child, Richard dreamed of knighthood and gallant deeds. As a grown man, he is committed to doing his best as an officer of the Guard, as a Lord of the land, and as a father. Living up to his oaths is easy. Being a good husband is much more of a challenge.Alysoun has done everything expected of a woman in her position. She has married well and had two clever, healthy children. That's not enough... moreCan a chivalrous lord and his clear-sighted wife find love together?As a child, Richard dreamed of knighthood and gallant deeds. As a grown man, he is committed to doing his best as an officer of the Guard, as a Lord of the land, and as a father. Living up to his oaths is easy. Being a good husband is much more of a challenge.Alysoun has done everything expected of a woman in her position. She has married well and had two clever, healthy children. That's not enough. Richard is kind, but increasingly distant. Alysoun herself has pain and fatigue magic can't fix. In truth, she is isolated and more than a little bored.When Alysoun visits a new museum exhibit, she sees something odd in one of the stained glass pieces. Investigating could bring her closer to Richard or at least give them something to talk about. But it might threaten his position or even his life.Join Richard and Alysoun in 1906 as they explore a mystery, take on new oaths, and discover each other after years of marriage.Pastiche is set in the Edwardian era of Albion, the magical community of England, Wales, and Scotland. It is a standalone story of an arranged marriage turning into a true love match. less

Anything might happen on a ship in the open ocean.As Rhoe sets out on a trip on the luxurious ocean liner, she expects to spend a pleasant week reading, talking at length to her brother Cyrus, and quietly enjoying herself. When she returns to Albion, she'll be taking up a new and demanding job at the Temple of Healing.Hugh has been aboard ships half his life, so finding his sea legs isn't the problem... moreAnything might happen on a ship in the open ocean.As Rhoe sets out on a trip on the luxurious ocean liner, she expects to spend a pleasant week reading, talking at length to her brother Cyrus, and quietly enjoying herself. When she returns to Albion, she'll be taking up a new and demanding job at the Temple of Healing.Hugh has been aboard ships half his life, so finding his sea legs isn't the problem. But since his father died and his much older half-brother inherited the shipping line, he's not sure where he fits or what his role could be. This trip, he's working to smooth things along for the first class passengers, making sure they have a memorable and delightful voyage.Of course, the sea has her own mysteries. Something is moving in the deeps, affecting the pelagic mermaids and other ocean life. Rhoe, Hugh, Cyrus, and others must work together to find out why and bring everyone safely to shore.Join Rhoe and Hugh for practical conversations, the mysteries of the ocean depths, and the pleasures of a journey in good company.Sailor's Jewel is a romance of 84,000 words set in the magical community of Great Britain in 1901 with a happily-ever-after ending. less

In 1884, Gil wakes in the Temple of Healing with a life changing injury. Nothing in his life is ever going to be the same. He now has to figure out where he'll live and what he'll do. All his choices are all miserable in their own way.Magni becomes curious when his old friend’s name comes up several times. After discovering Gil’s return to Albion and his injuries, Magni is more than willing to visit, remembering how Gil was the spark of wit in gatherings while they were both apprentices... moreIn 1884, Gil wakes in the Temple of Healing with a life changing injury. Nothing in his life is ever going to be the same. He now has to figure out where he'll live and what he'll do. All his choices are all miserable in their own way.Magni becomes curious when his old friend’s name comes up several times. After discovering Gil’s return to Albion and his injuries, Magni is more than willing to visit, remembering how Gil was the spark of wit in gatherings while they were both apprentices. But of course, Gil would never be interested in him as anything other than a friend in a time of need.When Magni has to leave town for a few weeks due to a complex case, he rents a house at the Brighton seashore. He even welcomes Gil's company, as Gil regains strength before another needed surgery.Neither of them expected the minor mystery of the house across the street and a fortnight in close quarters to change both their lives.Four Walls And A Heart is a m/m novella of 40,000 words exploring Gil and Magni's romance in the summer of 1884. Set in the magical community of Great Britain, it is full of books, architecture, seaside amusements, and navigating living with a new disability. less