Second in Command

Series · 2 books · 2018-2019

By Laurel O'Donnell, Elizabeth Rose

Books in series

Christmas Knights

2018

This spectacular Christmas collection features brand new, never before published historical tales from some of your favorite authors! This set includes - A Knight’s Redemption by CATHERINE KEAN – Revisit beloved characters of Catherine’s Knight’s Series! Six Christmases ago, after refusing his kiss, Lady Mary Westbrook was locked in the dungeon by Lord Holden Kendall, a squire at Branton Keep. When an attempted child abduction days before Christmas brings Holden back to the castle, Mary must confront again what happened between them. Holden is a grown warrior now, and he resolves to not only make matters right with Mary, but finally win her kiss. Yet, as peril ensues, Mary must risk far more than a chance at true love. The Holly Bears A Berry by ANNA MARKLAND – Barr de Montbryce finds himself caught up in a race against time to prevent the assassination of a prominent archbishop. Hollis de Moreville becomes an unwitting victim of her brother Hugh’s murderous intent. Thrown together by tragic circumstances in the yuletide season of goodwill, will Barr and Hollis rediscover the power of love? The Knight Before Christmas by LAUREL O’DONNELL – Blamed by her father for her twin sister's death on Christmas Eve, Lady Eve Chandos agrees to marry a man she does not love to please him and appease his years of wrath. Betrayed by his brother at an early age, Sir Gabriel Bedford decides it is time to make amends and attends his brother's marriage, but he is unprepared for the beauty Lady Eve has grown into and the attraction that quickly sparks between them. As Christmas approaches, can Eve and Gabriel find the happiness they seek, or will the secrets of their past doom them to remain apart forever? Silent Knight by ELIZABETH ROSE – Alexander Masterson has lived his life as a mercenary, struggling with the fact he was born lame. On his father’s deathbed, Alex is told that he is really Peter Mowbray, the son of Lady Summer (from the book, Summer’s Reign) who was thought to have been a stillborn. His life turns upside-down when he travels to Framingham Castle to learn the truth and meets Lady Charlotte Ashworth. Charlotte is a beautiful noblewoman looking for a husband, but Alex is no knight. Will his disability and his tarnished past push away all hope for happiness or will the secret of his true identity earn him the chance to find true love after all?

Silent Knight

Alexander

2019

The Mercenary Alexander Masterson is a mercenary trained in the art of war. Despite his twisted leg he fights just as well as a knight. With his dying breath, his father reveals a shocking secret that causes Alex to question his own identity. He sets out on a journey to discover the truth. The Widow Lady Charlotte Ashworth is a barren widow who desires to marry once more. While visiting at Lady Summer's castle, she meets a lame stranger who is ridiculed by others. Charlotte, however, believes him to be the bravest man she's ever met. As they form an unlikely friendship, she finds herself falling in love. But she also discovers that he's harboring a life-changing secret. Will two people find the love and happiness they long for, even though circumstances keep them apart? The important things in life are not always what they seem. (This book was previously part of the Christmas Knights collection.)

Authors

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.