Holiday Knights

Series · 5 books · 2018-2022

By Elizabeth Rose

Books in series

Mistletoe and Chain Mail

Christmas

2018

Christmas at the castle! A knight's uncanny skill to cook is the key to winning a lady's heart. A Deceptive Lady Eva Cavendish will do anything to keep her family's secret. When her father suffers from an accident, she forges missives to the king in her father's name, wanting everyone to believe things are normal. When an uninvited knight shows up at her door on Christmas Eve with an offering of a roasted goose with all the trimmings, her love of food tempts her and she invites him in. A man with the skill of cooking, especially a knight, is rare and she doesn't want him to leave. His creations are far better than the castle cook's, and this brings her senses to life as he wins her heart. The King's Sir Adam de Ware is on a mission as a spy for the king. A reward awaits him if he can uncover what is behind the odd happenings lately at Cavendish Castle. He needs to learn the secrets of Cavendish, and finds a sure way to do it. He's heard the lady of the castle likes to eat, so he uses his skill of cooking to seduce her with mouth-watering festive dishes in order to get her to talk. What starts out as a ploy to do the lady in, ends up as a romance that he never expected. During these twelve days of Christmas, will the whirlwind romance he's cooked up end up burning him in the end?

Matchmade Hearts

Valentine's Day

2019

♥ Valentine's Day at the castle! ♥ She plays matchmaker to others, but never expected to fall for the least-likely match for herself. The Lady Philippa Willoughby is known for hosting many gatherings and celebrations at the castle. Somewhat meddlesome at times, she has taken it upon herself to play matchmakers to the villagers. This, along with her carefree ways, causes her to be the brunt of gossip, labeling her as an improper lady. When her father betroths her to a Frenchman she's never met, she rebels, planning on finding a match for herself at the upcoming St. Valentine's Day dance. However, she never expects to be attracted to the only man who would never want her. The Lord Etienne de Beynac, the youngest of six brothers has managed to disgrace his family with his drunken and wild ways. When his family disowns him, he needs redemption and has no choice but to agree to his father's ridiculous plan. He is sent to join a monastery across the channel in England. Etienne gets one last chance to redeem himself, but is expected to take his vows and live the rest of his life as a monk. As a favor to his brother, he journeys to Grimsthorpe Castle to spy on his brother's betrothed. Etienne is expected to find out if Lady Philippa is an improper lady or someone with whom his family can align. Once there, he discovers a strong attraction for Philippa that threatens not only his brother's marriage to the girl, but also his own vows of becoming a monk. Will the union of two misfits prove to be a match that no one saw coming? Which vows will be honored in the end?

May Queen

May Day

2019

A beautiful but mysterious woman arrives in the castle courtyard one night, as the baron’s replacement to Lord Ricard Wellington’s betrothed. With eyes like emeralds and a smile that could melt even a hardened warrior’s heart, Lady Flora Debenham quickly captures Ricard’s interest. However, she is feisty as well as disobedient and keeps sneaking out of the castle walls. The woods are dangerous and filled with Druids who he believes have killed his parents. Fearing for her safety, he follows her, hoping to learn her secrets. Lady Flora takes her cousin’s place as the handsome Lord Ricard’s betrothed, but it is naught more than a ploy to get close to the Druids who are hiding nearby. Her dying mother reveals to her that her father was a Druid and that she was conceived at the festival of Beltane. The woman’s last wish was for Flora to find her father and return a sacred icon to him. What starts out as nothing but a means to an end turns into an attraction to a man Flora never intended to marry. Ricard treats her like a queen, and she starts to fall in love. The only wedge between them is that he has vowed to hunt down and kill the same people she is trying to protect. Will vengeance prevent the seeds of love from blooming?

Highland Dove

New Year's

2020

Will an imprisoned Highlander make it home in time to marry his betrothed? The Bride-to-Be Mari Stewart has been betrothed to Duncan MacLean, preparing to marry him on Hogmanay (New Year's Eve.) But before that happens, Duncan leaves to fight the English. With only the two turtle doves he's left her as a promise, she anxiously awaits his return. When he fails to return, she is unwillingly betrothed to another. The Highlander Duncan MacLean is captured by the English and sits in the dungeon with his brother, waiting for his clan to rescue him. When it doesn't happen, he risks his life, taking matters into his own hands to escape and return to the Highlands and the woman he loves. But things don't turn out as planned, and back at the clan he finds he's already lost Mari to another man. Can true love between two people be everlasting like the turtle doves that mate for life? Or will deception win over a promise of becoming man and wife? Highland Dove was previously published in the 12 Days of Christmas in a Highlander's Arms anthology.

Haunted Hearts

2022

Can a past love be rekindled while dark secrets lurk in the shadows? Lady Lillith Bonnel is distraught after losing her brother and now her father too. However, the ongoing feud between her family and the family of her childhood sweetheart, Lord Blaze Payne, has truly devastated her. Lillith's dream was to one day become Blaze's wife. That is, before the rumors started that he comes from a family of witches. Her family blames his for the death of her brother, and now, possibly, her father's too. Lillith is swept up into the drama and ends up fearing the man she once looked to for protection. All Hallows' Eve is nearing, a time Lillith truly despises and fears. She's heard stories that the pagans celebrate it as Samhain, and it involves chants, sacrifices, and dancing around the fire. Danger lurks in the shadows, but the real threat is that Lillith still finds herself attracted to the dark lord. Lord Blaze Payne wants nothing more than to end a neighboring feud that has plagued him for years. He's kept a big secret from his childhood sweetheart, Lady Lillith Bonnel, and isn't proud of it. She now looks at him in disgust instead of admiration. When Lillith's father dies and her uncle proposes an alignment with Blaze, he sees this as his opportunity to end the feud and win back the love of his life. But when deception is brought to his doorstep, Blaze is forced to make a life-changing decision. There is finally a way to end the feud, but unfortunately the solution does not involve the girl who has stolen his heart - his Lilly. Will two lost souls be reunited in love that started as a friendship so long ago? Or is it too late to change opinions and circumstances that are only filled with empty promises, broken dreams, and haunted hearts?

Author

Elizabeth Rose

Author · 99 books

Elizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines. Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list: Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award. Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest RONE Award finalists include: Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles Tristan - Pirate Lords Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist: Highland Secrets Forgotten Secrets International Digital Award finalist: Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude Golden Palm Finalist: Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme Raven Awards Best Cover finalist: May Queen - Holiday Knights Raven Awards Runner-Up: Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice: Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown Sapphire Award Finalist: Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice: Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series Seen on the History Channel: The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series And More! Elizabeth is known for her many series which include: Below the Salt Series Highland Outcasts Portals of Destiny Legacy of the Blade Daughters of the Dagger Elemental Magick Series Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series MadMan MacKeefe Series Legendary Bastards of the Crown Seasons of Fortitude Secrets of the Heart Second in Command Pirate Lords Highland Chronicles Barons of the Cinque Ports Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme Holiday Knights Dark Encounters Cowboys of the Old West Working Man Series, and more! Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor. Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.