Secrets of the Heart

Series · 4 books · 2018-2019

By Elizabeth Rose

Books in series

Highland Secrets

2018

The Lady Captive: Being a daughter of one of the Legendary Bastards of the Crown proves to be a blessing as well as a curse for Fia Douglas. Having both English and Scottish blood, she is being fostered in Northumberland per the late English king's wishes. This puts her far from her beloved family and homeland of Scotland. When war breaks out between England and Scotland, Fia finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Alone with a wounded Highland spy in the late queen's secret garden, she ends up being kidnapped by the Scot and brought back to the Highlands where she is now a prisoner in her own land. The Highland Laird: Laird Alastair MacPherson is wounded and left for dead after being ambushed on English soil. When he stumbles into a secret garden in the woods to find refuge, he discovers a red-haired beauty whose life he's saved several years earlier. She is inclined to help him so she can pay back the favor. But when his life is threatened once again, he is backed into a corner and has no choice but to use her as a hostage to escape. Can a rugged Highlander love a lass whose secrets threaten to ruin his one chance at redemption? And will a woman who has fallen in love with her captor, be able to betray him if necessary?

Seductive Secrets

2018

Lady Willow Douglas holds the power of persuasion and can charm men with her appearance as well as her words. But when her skill doesn't work on Sir Conrad Lochwood, he becomes a thorn in her side. The autumn festival is about to start, and all the eligible, rich, single noblemen are arriving. She has decided to find a husband, but unfortunately her father has other plans. He's hired Sir Conrad to keep her away from all the men until his return. When a visiting earl's prize ruby is stolen, Willow steps in without hesitation to use her skills to figure out which of the guests is the thief. But with Sir Conrad constantly looking over her shoulder and dragging her away from everyone, she finds it difficult to accomplish anything. She is a member of the queen's secret group of strong women and feels the need to find and return the ruby to help the earl out of a terrible predicament that involves the king. Can a strong woman who is determined to catch a thief accomplish her task before a dashing knight steals her heart away? Be sure to read Highland Secrets - Book 1 of the series as well. And now available for pre-order is Rebellious Secrets - Book 3.

Rebellious Secrets

2018

Book 3 After being framed and stripped of his title, Sir Jacob Quincey vows revenge against the High Sheriff of Durham who ruined his life and stole his lover. With no family, title or lands to his name, Jacob takes to the forest to live as an outcast. But after three long years, he's managed to assemble an army, teaching commoners how to fight. Now is the time for justice to be served but one lady stands in his way. Lady Maira Douglas, daughter of Rowen, one of the Legendary Bastards of the Crown, resents that her father has betrothed her to the High Sheriff of Durham. The last thing she wants is to marry a man who will make her act like a lady and force her to put down her blade. But when Maira takes a liking to the man's young son, she decides she will do anything to protect the child. One day in the forest she meets Jacob Quincey and experiences feelings for this man like never before. He is a rebel but can give her what she's always wanted. But to gain one thing, she must lose another that is very dear to her heart. When a shocking secret is revealed, it can change both of their lives. But will it bring them together in passion or tear them apart?

Forgotten Secrets

2019

Book 4 Known as a gossip and for never being able to keep a secret, Morag Douglas longs to change her reputation. She strives to do great things like her sister and cousins, and desires to be a true member of the Followers of the Secret Heart. Then an opportunity arises for her to be mentored in this secret group of strong women. But when she meets up with the mysterious knight, Sir Bedivere, her plans go astray. Sir Bedivere Hamilton arrives at Rothbury Castle harboring a dark secret. He is an assassin with one more job to do before his debt will be paid. But when his last mission directly involves Morag, a woman who has taken his interest, he must make a choice that could change both their lives forever. Can a woman who has everything to prove help save a man from making the biggest mistake of his life? And will a man with a debt to pay commit treason to protect the woman he loves?

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.