The De Veres Series by Leslie Vollard

A shipwright. A baron's daughter. A forbidden love they can't deny.When a beautiful runaway wearing a memento mori rosary stumbles into Daniel’s shipbuilding workshop and hears him singing, her improvised verse and quick wit awaken a passion he thought long-dead. After years of living in disguise as a commoner, he intends to use her to enact his revenge against his uncle, Raymond de Broase, Earl of Hawkhurst, who murdered his father and usurped his birthright... moreA shipwright. A baron's daughter. A forbidden love they can't deny.When a beautiful runaway wearing a memento mori rosary stumbles into Daniel’s shipbuilding workshop and hears him singing, her improvised verse and quick wit awaken a passion he thought long-dead. After years of living in disguise as a commoner, he intends to use her to enact his revenge against his uncle, Raymond de Broase, Earl of Hawkhurst, who murdered his father and usurped his birthright. But their flirtatious game sparks a flame that neither can control.Carenza, the runaway daughter of the Baron of Winchelsea, never wanted romance, but she always loved the language of love. A skilled poet and aspiring nun, she chafes at her parents’ demands that she marry. When she tries to flee from betrothal to Raymond de Broase, she meets a shipwright with a talent for verse who piques her curiosity. Though he is far below her station, she can’t deny the new and unexpected feelings he inspires.When she learns his true identity, it seems their love was meant to be—but Raymond will stop at nothing to end the threat they represent to the legitimacy of his rule.Read Free in Kindle Unlimited!The De Veres SeriesBook 1 - The Skull and the LuteBook 2 - The Sword and the DamselBook 3 - The Broken and the BoldBook 4 - The Monk and the Maiden less

Not every problem can be solved with a sword. When Alais de Vere is caught kissing troubadours one too many times, her family decides to organize a tournament to find her a husband. In the meantime, they assign an intriguing, taciturn stranger with a scarred face to fend off any men who might try to take liberties with her. As she warms to her guard, she learns the dangers of falling for a pretty face and finds the grand romance she seeks in an unexpected place... moreNot every problem can be solved with a sword. When Alais de Vere is caught kissing troubadours one too many times, her family decides to organize a tournament to find her a husband. In the meantime, they assign an intriguing, taciturn stranger with a scarred face to fend off any men who might try to take liberties with her. As she warms to her guard, she learns the dangers of falling for a pretty face and finds the grand romance she seeks in an unexpected place.Victor Arden is not pleased when his aunt, the Countess of Hastings, sends him off to Winchelsea as a peace offering. He is especially unhappy when he finds himself assigned to guard the obnoxiously lovely Alais, who insulted his scar upon their first meeting. But when suitors come to town to win her hand, his sword puts them all to shame at a grand tournament. He wins a kiss, but can he win her heart? Read Free in Kindle Unlimited! The De Veres Series Book 1 - The Skull and the LuteBook 2 - The Sword and the DamselBook 3 - The Broken and the BoldBook 4 - The Monk and the Maiden less

Love is a sickness, and she's the cure. After dozens of disinterested suitors over nearly a decade, Iselda de Vere resigns herself to life as an old maid. Fortunately, marriage isn’t her true passion. Her love of medicine and healing give her a vocation that provides her with a sense of meaning and purpose. Determined to find a man that could appreciate her skill and intelligence and see beyond her shy demeanor, her family decides to provide some unasked-for help that leads to mayhem... moreLove is a sickness, and she's the cure. After dozens of disinterested suitors over nearly a decade, Iselda de Vere resigns herself to life as an old maid. Fortunately, marriage isn’t her true passion. Her love of medicine and healing give her a vocation that provides her with a sense of meaning and purpose. Determined to find a man that could appreciate her skill and intelligence and see beyond her shy demeanor, her family decides to provide some unasked-for help that leads to mayhem.For nine years, William studied and practiced medicine with the Hospitallers, and now he can’t believe he’s debating remedies with the baron’s youngest daughter. When his family comes to town, they concoct a scheme to force him to marry. He finds himself locked in a cellar with Iselda, and they must team up to find a way to escape their families’ plots. A tentative alliance turns into something more. Will he give up his vocation for a chance at love? Read in Kindle Unlimited! The De Veres Series Book 1 - The Skull and the LuteBook 2 - The Sword and the DamselBook 3 - The Broken and the BoldBook 4 - The Monk and the Maiden less

She was promised to an earl… but bound to a baron. Isabella de Martillac always knew she'd marry well, but when her mother arranges a match not with the dashing earl she hoped for, but with the lesser-titled and wholly unsuitable Baron of Winchelsea, Isabella is furious. Determined to escape the union, she plots to scare off her intended by acting the part of a spoiled, sharp-tongued shrew.But Martin de Vere is no fool... moreShe was promised to an earl… but bound to a baron. Isabella de Martillac always knew she'd marry well, but when her mother arranges a match not with the dashing earl she hoped for, but with the lesser-titled and wholly unsuitable Baron of Winchelsea, Isabella is furious. Determined to escape the union, she plots to scare off her intended by acting the part of a spoiled, sharp-tongued shrew.But Martin de Vere is no fool.What he lacks in height and beauty, he more than makes up for in wit and resolve. Rather than break the engagement, Martin offers her a he won’t consummate the marriage unless he can earn her affection. And if, by the time they reach his estate in Winchelsea, she remains unmoved, she may seek an annulment, no questions asked.At sea, Martin sets out to win her over with cleverness, patience, and charm. Yet fate intervenes when a storm forces them to dock, right in the territory of the ambitious earl Isabella once set her sights on. Now Martin must battle not only for Isabella’s heart, but for their very safety, as his rival will stop at nothing to claim her. In this battle of hearts and honor, love might be the most dangerous gamble of all. Tropes/ ✅ Arranged Marriage✅ Enemies to Lovers✅ Slow Burn Romance✅ Hero Falls First✅ Love Triangle (with a villainous rival)✅ Witty Banter✅ Sword Fights and Chivalry✅ Marriage of Convenience—with a twistRead in Kindle Unlimited! The De Veres Series Book 1 - The Skull and the LuteBook 2 - The Sword and the DamselBook 3 - The Broken and the BoldBook 4 - The Monk and the MaidenBook 5 - The Wager and the Wedding less