Alternate cover edition of ASIN B078QM97B2 Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the inception of this enthralling story, chronicling the Norman invasion of England in 1066AD, the patriotic Welsh rebellion against it and the impact on the defeated and humiliated Saxons. Conquest is the combination of two of Ms. Markland’s epic tales, Conquering Passion and Defiant Passion, with added scenes and new plot twists. Conquest covers a span of over ten years and is rich in details of 11th century England, Scotland and Wales. Book One of the Montbryce Legacy (Anniversary Edition) introduces the three Montbryce brothers, Rambaud (Ram), Antoine and Hugh, sons of a noble Norman family with a long and illustrious military history. Ram de Montbryce is an ambitious warrior, greedy for glory and power in the service of his friend and duke, William the Conqueror. His heroism at the Battle of Hastings helps secure a Norman victory. Nothing can stand in the way of his ambition, especially not love. He recognizes he has an obligation to marry, but believes the woman his father has chosen for him is unsuitable. Mabelle de Valtesse has spent years wandering through Normandy with her exiled father. When his lands are finally restored to him and freedom is within her grasp, her father betroths her to Ram de Montbryce. Follow Ram and Mabelle’s journey through the labyrinth of dangers in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England. Granted an earldom in the Welsh Marches as a reward for his bravery during the Battle of Hastings, Ram is expected to quell rebellious Welsh patriots, led by Rhodri ap Owain. Mabelle, a strong heroine, is more than a match for her warrior hero. Passion quickly flares between them, but both are reluctant to admit their love. Ram demands obedience in a wife. Can he find love with the wilful refugee brought to his bed in an arranged marriage? Only through trials and tragedy do they finally realize that they can no longer deny what their hearts have always known—love conquers all. But will the same hold true for Rhodri, or is he fated to live a lonely life fighting against a powerful enemy? Relive turbulent times through the eyes of the conquerors and the conquered. Lovers of medieval romance and British history during the time of King William the Conqueror will enjoy this intimate story of passion, betrayal, ambition, vengeance, and of course love.

A sentence of death is the inevitable punishment for those who defy the laws of William the Conqueror. After the successful Norman invasion of England, Renouf de Malbadon steals Devona Melton’s wealthy Saxon estates, forcing her into marriage and her family into bondage as his servants. He conceals dangerous secrets but she is powerless to challenge him and his thugs. Hugh de Montbryce is a member of an illustrious Norman family, a celebrated warrior, but he carries unseen scars from the Battle of Hastings and intends never to marry. However, he cannot turn a blind eye when he becomes aware of Renouf’s cruel and callous treatment of a woman he is drawn to. He risks everything the Montbryces hold dear to save Devona from her tormentor, incurring the wrath of his king in the process. Sybilla de Sancerre is a foreigner, an Angevin, but she knows Renouf’s secrets; revealing them will save Hugh, but at the cost of her own life—unless she marries a Norman. Hugh’s brother is in love with Sybilla, but will she deem Antoine’s offer of marriage a ploy to secure her testimony on his brother’s behalf? Such a marriage to a woman from Anjou, Normandy’s traditional enemy, might be considered treason. Will love dare enough to risk the Conqueror’s wrath?

Set in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest, Book Three of the Montbryce Legacy Anniversary Edition is the story of Caedmon Woolgar, the illegitimate son of a Norman earl, Ram de Montbryce. A warrior who has always believed he is the son of a Saxon martyr of the Battle of Hastings, Caedmon's discovery of his bastardy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He has suddenly become the epitome of everything he despises and seeks redemption by going off to join the First Crusade. His heroic deeds take the reader on an emotional journey to find himself, as he travels across Europe to Asia Minor. Agneta harbors hatreds of her own over the massacre of her family and the destruction of her ancestral home—a crime Caedmon unwittingly participated in. Can love help them overcome hatred and forge a powerful dynasty of their own, or is it unlikely forgiveness will triumph in a brutal climate of political and religious turmoil? Redemption is set against the backdrop of the rule of King William Rufus and the attempts of the Scottish King Malcolm Canmore to take control of Northumbria from the Normans.

Vengeance is an intense and gripping tale of love and revenge. Ronan MacLachlainn is an Irishman of great strength and determination, despite being tortured, maimed and dispossessed. He burns for vengeance and the restoration of his hereditary Irish lands. Yet he must come to terms with the irrevocable physical losses he has suffered. Rhoni de Montbryce appears to be a spoiled, rich Anglo-Norman noblewoman; however, she gradually cloaks herself in the strength, honor, and integrity that is her birthright. But will she prove equal to the daunting challenges Ronan faces? A fast paced adventure filled with intrigue as a poignant romance blossoms between this unlikely pair. And there’s a touch of the paranormal. After all, it’s an Irish tale.

Another gem from the treasure chest of a USA Today author. Set in a medieval world where survival of the fittest is a stark reality, two heroes with unique differences must deal with a gripping secret. Cruelly ridiculed as a deaf giant and an undesirable dwarf, Adam de Montbryce and his half-brother, Denis de Sancerre have forged an unbreakable bond in a ruthless world that scorns their physical impairments. Beauty Seen by Open Hearts Two shunned sisters locked away in shame by their evil mother discover that true love is possible when a twist of fate demands a special kind of chivalrous rescue. Can misunderstood outcasts learn to trust Destiny when true love is at stake?

Dorianne Giroux has grown up with a father and brother bent on continuing a decades old feud with the Montbryce family. On her first journey outside Giroux Castle, she has no way of knowing the stranger she meets and falls in love with is Robert de Montbryce. Robert believes Dorianne is his destiny and attempts to rescue her when she is condemned to the harsh religious life of Mont St. Michel. His determination to free her leads to betrayal and a cruel and unjust imprisonment. We can only hope these star-crossed 12th century lovers meet a happier fate than Romeo and Juliet. Knights, battles, dukes, kings, adventure, vengeance.

Refined Norman noblewoman forced to wed barbaric Welshman! Rhys ap Rhodri is not a warrior, unlike his father. He believes in negotiation and diplomacy as a better means of curbing Norman influence in Wales. When his rebellious twin brothers are captured and sentenced to be hanged by the Earl of Warwick, Rhys arranges a betrothal that will save his brothers and secure him a wife. Annalise de Vymont is the orphaned daughter of an impoverished and disgraced Norman baron. She has always dreamed of marrying a handsome chivalrous knight—not a Welsh barbarian set to drag her off to his isolated castle. To Rhys ap Rhodri she is a means to an end, a business transaction he's been obliged to enter into for the sake of his brothers and the need to produce heirs.

From the pen of a USA Today Bestselling author. Can true love and the power of the Montbryce Legacy heal the broken dreams of the legendary family’s next warrior? Physical strength is not enough to prevail. Izzy de Montbryce is determined to defend lands he unexpectedly inherits, but wielding the traditional sword becomes impossible when a strange ailment cripples his hands. Miles away, a gifted healer holds the mysterious key to Izzy’s future and his heart. Held captive by the Moors for her ties to Spanish royalty, Farah has learned the extraordinary art of sword dancing with a shamshir. She holds the astonishing answers that will help Izzy become the man he was meant to be, but first the Montbryce hero must overcome tremendous obstacles to save the one destined to save him. Will love and honor triumph over power and prestige?

Once bitten, twice shy. Betrayed by his late first wife, Gallien will never give his heart to a woman again; however, he has a duty to remarry and sire heirs for the Montbryce earldom. Peridotte has long fancied herself married to a handsome Angevin nobleman. She fears the cold, arrogant Norman, to whom she finds herself betrothed, when political intrigue forces them into an arranged marriage. Afraid to admit their growing feelings for each other, they appear doomed to a life of resentment and unrequited love. But there’s a more insidious, hidden threat that could cost Peridotte her life.

Only lies can keep her children alive... Alexandre is a powerful Norman nobleman haunted by memories of a troubled past. He has sworn never to marry. Elayne is a Scottish noblewoman masquerading as the nursemaid of her own children, sent to Normandy by King David as good faith hostages. Neither she nor her children are who they purport to be and only lies can keep them alive. The struggle for the throne of England between Stephen and Maud in the 12th century provides the historical backdrop for this story.

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?