MAY MCGOLDRICK

De May McGoldrick, autora de superventas de USA Today …Tres conmovedoras historias de emoción, esperanza y amor eterno: un duque y una heredera de las Highlands, un príncipe y un mendigo, y una mujer

Llevada por las circunstancias a enmendar el mal causado por su difunto y poco escrupuloso marido, Millicent Wentworth necesita encontrar una manera de liberar a los inocentes que éste esclavizó y salvar su finca de la quiebra. Su unica esperanza radica en contraer matrimonio con un respetable y acaudalado viudo, el Conde de Aytoun.Hundido por el tragico accidente en el que murio su amada esposa y quedo gravemente lisiado, Lyon Pennington, cuarto Conde de Aytoun, vive atormentado por la culpa y las acusaciones que le responsabilizan del terrible accidente. Completamente desesperado y dominado por la desidia, se deja enredar por su madre en un matrimonio de conveniencia -para ayudar a una mujer de buen corazon que esta al borde de la ruina economica.

Lady Jane MacPherson conoció la amargura cuando su amado Malcolm McLeod la abandonó por otra mujer para salvaguardar su patrimonio... UNA PASIÓN SIN CONSUMAR Lady Jane MacPherson conoció la amargura cuando su amado Malcolm McLeod la abandono por otra mujer para salvaguardar su patrimonio. Con el corazon destrozado, se refugia en el aristocratico palacio del duque de Norfolk. Alli, entre deseos, intrigas y la inquietante musica del laud, el perfido hijo del duque trata de seducirla... UN AMOR ARRIESGADO ...pero Jane encuentra a Malcolm de nuevo, prisionero en una mazmorra del castillo de los Norfolk, y en esa lugubre oscuridad Jane aprendera a amarle de nuevo. Inglaterra y Escocia estan en guerra, por lo que el arriesgado plan de Jane para salvar a Malcolm pondra su vida en grave peligro. Jane tendra que pagar con sangre y lagrimas su pasion por Malcolm... pero el destino les dara otra oportunidad.

Como las alas de un cuervo herido, la capa negra ondeaba salvajemente en torno a la figura que corría. María se detuvo jadeante y se ocultó, exhausta, en las negras sombras de la casa de ladrillo con las persianas cerradas... UN COMPROMISO CRUEL Es el año 1528. Maria, reina de Hungria, una hermosa joven de cabello oscuro prometida al hijo del rey de Escocia, rechaza un matrimonio que le repugna y huye hacia lo desconocido..., pero el barco en el que viaja naufraga en medio de la niebla y la deja a merced del viento y de las mareas. El unico hombre capaz de encontrarla es John MacPherson, un valiente oficial escoces que, en el curso de su mision, rescata de las aguas a una bella y misteriosa desconocida. UN FRUTO PROHIBIDO Desde el primer momento una mutua atraccion encendio sus corazones para luego consumirlos en pasion. Maria saboreo esos pocos dias sabiendo que su amor no podria continuar cuando su querido oficial descubriera su verdadera identidad..., sabiendo que, si seguia su corazon, el destino podria arrebatarle la vida de su amado..., sabiendo que el amor les estaba prohibido.

Como las alas de un cuervo herido, la capa negra ondeaba salvajemente en torno a la figura que corría. María se detuvo jadeante y se ocultó, exhausta, en las negras sombras de la casa de ladrillo con las persianas cerradas... UN COMPROMISO CRUEL Es el año 1528. Maria, reina de Hungria, una hermosa joven de cabello oscuro prometida al hijo del rey de Escocia, rechaza un matrimonio que le repugna y huye hacia lo desconocido..., pero el barco en el que viaja naufraga en medio de la niebla y la deja a merced del viento y de las mareas. El unico hombre capaz de encontrarla es John MacPherson, un valiente oficial escoces que, en el curso de su mision, rescata de las aguas a una bella y misteriosa desconocida. UN FRUTO PROHIBIDO Desde el primer momento una mutua atraccion encendio sus corazones para luego consumirlos en pasion. Maria saboreo esos pocos dias sabiendo que su amor no podria continuar cuando su querido oficial descubriera su verdadera identidad..., sabiendo que, si seguia su corazon, el destino podria arrebatarle la vida de su amado..., sabiendo que el amor les estaba prohibido.

Lady Jane MacPherson conoció la amargura cuando su amado Malcolm McLeod la abandonó por otra mujer para salvaguardar su patrimonio. Con el corazón destrozado, se refugia en el aristocrático palacio del duque de Norfolk. Allí, entre deseos, intrigas y la inquietante música del laúd, el pérfido hijo del duque trata de seducirla...

Sir Nicolas Spencer s'ennuie. Il en est arrivé à cette conclusion : se marier est la meilleure manière de pimenter le cours monotone de son existence. Toute sa famille fait d'ailleurs pression sur lui en ce sens. Aucune femme ne l'attire particulièrement. Pourquoi alors ne pas épouser la petite Clara Purefoy ? Une jeune fille charmante, un peu timide, irlandaise mais de bonne souche, qui fera une baronne tout à fait convenable. En cette fin du XVIIIe siècle, traverser l'Irlande est plutôt périlleux lorsqu'on est anglais, car le pays est infesté de rebelles. Quoique averti des dangers qui le guettent, Nicolas vole au secours d'un respectable clergyman qu'une bande d'insurgés vient d'agresser. Indigné, il bondit sur le chef des bandits et, après une brève lutte, parvient à le maîtriser. Lorsqu'il arrache le foulard masquant le visage du brigand, il découvre avec stupeur une femme d'une extraordinaire beauté ! Une furie qui se débat pour échapper à son étreinte.

Serie de la familia PenningtonUN HÉROE HERIDO...UNA MUJER CON SECRETOS...UN ASESINO AL ACECHO EN LA NIEBLA...ESCÁNDALO, AMOR Y LA MANO DEL DESTINOEl capitán Ian Bell es un hombre atormentado por el dolor y la culpa de perder a su hermana. Tres años han pasado y aun busca al asesino en el peligroso submundo criminal de Edimburgo. Una noche, una joven escapa de la muerte y cae a sus pies... Phoebe Pennington, la mejor amiga de su difunta hermana.Phoebe Pennington, una joven soñadora y narradora de historias para su familia, es una reformista comprometida que escribe articulos anonimos para un periodico de Edimburgo. En una noche oscura, se adentra en el turbio mundo de los bajos fondos. Al intentar rescatar a un vagabundo de un atacante, se convierte en el blanco de un violento ataque, siendo salvada por el hombre que ha deseado por años.La atraccion que siente Ian por Phoebe es tan innegable como inesperada, y ella despierta en el pasiones que creia muertas desde hacia mucho tiempo. La sangre de Phoebe arde por Ian, pero cuando se entera de que el puede estar implicado en el escandalo que ella se ha propuesto destapar, se encuentra dividida entre el amor y la verdad. Pero el destino esta tomando cartas en el asunto, pues Phoebe es la unica que ha visto el rostro del asesino, y las sombras del mal estan mas cerca de lo que imaginan.

Serie de la familia PenningtonUNA NOVIA DESPECHADA...UN DUELO AL AMANECER...UN SECRETO LARGAMENTE ESCONDIDO...UNA SEGUNDA OPORTUNIDAD EN EL AMOR...Lady Josephine Pennington fue abandonada por su prometido cuando comenzaron a circular rumores sobre su dudoso origen. Sus padres adoptivos siempre le brindaron el amor y la proteccion que habia necesitado para sentirse segura. Durante los ultimos dieciseis años se habia moldeado a si misma para satisfacer las expectativas de los demas. Sin embargo, al recibir un paquete procedente de las Highlands conteniendo bocetos de un tema que le resultaba extrañamente familiar, Jo creyo haber encontrado una pista sobre la identidad de su madre biologica.Cuando el capitan Wynne Melfort rompio su compromiso con Jo Pennington dieciseis años atras, jamas imagino que volveria a verla. Sin embargo, tras descubrir una informacion que podria revelar la verdad sobre el linaje de Jo, Wynne se sintio obligado a reparar un viejo error e informarla de su hallazgo. Pero nunca espero que resurgieran sentimientos que creia enterrados para siempre. Jo debe aprender a confiar en Wynne mientras ambos se esfuerzan por desvelar el misterio de su nacimiento. Pero surgen fuerzas que no se detendran ante nada para impedir que ella descubra la verdad y reclame su legado. Juntos, ella y Wynne deberan superar su pasado y luchar contra una amenaza mortal que acecha en las profundidades de las brumas de las Highlands.

Scottish pride, persuasion, and passionthis is Highland romance at its breathtaking best. From USA Today bestselling author May McGoldrick comes Highland Crown, the first book in the Royal Highlander series. Inverness, 1820 Perched on the North Sea with the Highlands at its back, this port townby turns legendary and mythologicalis a place where Highland rebels and English authorities clash in a mortal struggle for survival and dominance. Among the fray is a lovely young widow who possesses rare and special gifts. WANTED: Isabella Murray Drummond A rare beauty and trained physician, Isabella has inspired longing and mysteryand furyin a great many men. Hunted by both the British government and Scottish rebels, she came to the Highlands in search of survival. But a dying ships captain will steer her fate into even stormier waters. . . and her heart into flames. FOUND: Cinaed Mackintosh Cast from his home as a child, Cinaed is a fierce soul whose allegiance is only to himself. . .until Isabella comes along. Now that shes saved his lifeand added more risk to her ownthere is nothing Cinaed wont do to keep Isabella safe. Soon, the couples only choice is to seek refuge at Dalmigavie Castle, the Mackintosh family seat, where the scandalous truth of Cinaeds past throws any chance of a bright future with Isabella into complete darkness. What will these two ill-fated lovers have to sacrifice to be togetherfor eternity?

The next book in the new lush Scottish historical series from USA Today bestselling author, May McGoldrick. Scottish danger, destiny, and desire Edinburgh, 1820. Scotlands capital is rocked by angry protests in the wake of the Napoleonic wars, and home to a young woman who will fight passionately for her causeand her hearts desire. A REBEL AT HEART Maisie Murrays sweet, docile exterior masks the courageous spirit of a firebrand determined to champion womens suffrage with like-minded friends. But fighting for her principles has swept her directly into harms wayand into the arms of a man she cannot resist. A WARRIOR BY BLOOD A trained officer with the Royal Highland Regiment, Niall Campbell has spent his life serving the Crown. Battle-weary and searching for peace, he cant help but step in when his sisters activism risks her lifeand leads him to Maisie. But unless Niall and Maisie can find a way to stand up to the destructive forces that threaten to divide them, long-buried secrets and political schemes are destined to stand in the way of the glorious love theyve found "Complicated and enthralling...Highland Jewel has characters who engage the readers hopes and dreams for a well-deserved, if sometimes rocky, journey to happy-ever-after." - Romance Junkies "Readers will enjoy Highland Jewel and its intrigue and romance ... Beautifully written, as usual, the McGoldricks are masters of history and romance." - Romance Reviews Today

SUEÑOS PRESTADOSGanadora del Medallón Holt a la mejor novela romántica histórica Ganadora del premio Romantic Times a la mejor novela romántica histórica ambientada en Gran BretañaLA TRILOGÍA DE LOS SUEÑOS ESCOCESES: Libro 1LA PROPUESTAImpulsada a deshacer el mal causado por su difunto marido, Millicent Wentworth debe encontrar la manera de salvar su hacienda y liberar a los inocentes que el habia esclavizado. Su unica esperanza es un matrimonio, solo de nombre, con el notorio viudo, el Conde de Aytoun.EL NOVIODevastado por el tragico accidente que mato a su esposa y le dejo gravemente herido, Lyon Pennington, cuarto conde de Aytoun, esta atormentado por las acusaciones que le culpan de la catastrofe. Lleno de desesperacion, deja que su madre lo atraiga a un matrimonio de conveniencia, por el bien de una mujer de buen corazon al borde de la ruina financiera.EL DESEOBajo la dulce mirada de Millicent, Lyon empieza a recuperar fuerzas y su corazon herido comienza a sanar. Y pronto Millicent descubre que, bajo su barba rebelde y su actitud adusta, Lyon puede ser el hombre mas apuesto y cariñoso que jamas haya conocido. Por primera vez en su vida, se da cuenta de que esta viva, viva con un ardiente deseo por el unico hombre al que amara para siempre...

Scottish pride, persuasion, and passionthis is Highland romance at its breathtaking best. From USA Today bestselling author May McGoldrick comes Highland Sword, the third book in the Royal Highlander series. A VOW FOR VENGEANCE Fleeing to the Highlands after her fathers murder, fiery Morrigan Drummond has a score to settle with Sir Rupert Burney, the English spymaster responsible for his death. Trained to fight alongside the other rebels determined to break Britains hold on Scotland, she swears to avenge her fathers deathuntil a chance encounter with a barrister as proud and principled as she is presents her with a hard choiceand a bittersweet temptation. A PLEA FOR PASSION Aidan Grant has never encountered another woman like dangerous beauty Morriganand he has the bruises to prove it. Yet she could be the key to defending two innocent men, as well as striking a death blow to the reprehensible Burney. Convincing Morrigan to help him will take time, but Aidan is willing to wait if it means victory over corrupt government forces and freedom for his peopleand Morrigans hand in marriage. Can two warriors committed to a cause stand down long enough to open their hearts to a love fierce enough to lastforever?

Royal Highlander Collection: Three Regency NovelsHIghland CrownHighland JewelHighland SwordThree exciting and romantic tales of love in a turbulent timea rogue physician and a warrior outlaw, a fearless rebel and a war-weary Highlander, a fiery freedom-fighter and a brilliant man of law.Thrilling romantic adventure based on actual historical events!HIGHLAND CROWNScotland, 1820A nation in rebellion. A love against all odds. Hunted by both the English and Scottish rebels, rogue physician Isabella Drummond flees to the Highlandswhere she saves the life of outcast warrior Cinaed Mackintosh. Now bound by fate, Cinaed will risk everything to protect her, even if it means facing the past he swore to forget. But as war looms and enemies close in, will their love be their salvationor their doom?HIGHLAND JEWELIn Edinburgh, rebellion brews, and Maisie Murray is ready to fightnot with weapons, but with words. Behind her sweet demeanor lies a fierce spirit, determined to champion womens rights. But her activism puts her in dangerand in the arms of a man she shouldnt trust. Niall Campbell, a battle-weary Highland officer, has always served the Crown. Protecting Maisie forces him to choose between duty and desire. As political schemes and buried secrets threaten to tear them apart, will their love survive the stormor be lost to history?HIGHLAND SWORDFleeing to the Highlands after her fathers murder, fiery rebel Morrigan Drummond vows to avenge his death. Trained for battle, she has no time for distractionsuntil principled barrister Aidan Grant challenges her resolve. Aidan needs Morrigans help to save two innocent men and take down the corrupt spymaster she loathes. But as their fight for justice ignites a powerful attraction, will they risk their causeand their heartsfor a love fierce enough to last forever?

Power is the deadliest weapon of all.When a U.S. nuclear submarine disappears in the North Atlantic, the President wastes no time declaring a national emergency. Rights are suspended. Fear is weaponized. The nation is told the crisis is unavoidableand necessary.But aboard the missing submarine, Commander Darius McCann and ship superintendent Amy Russell uncover a chilling truth. The mission has been manipulated. Orders dont align. And the supposed threat bearing down on American soil appears carefully engineered rather than accidental.As panic grips the country, two NCIS investigators on land begin pulling at threads the administration insists must remain buried. What they discover points not to an external enemy, but to a President willing to manufacture catastrophe to consolidate power, silence opposition, and extend his control at any cost.With millions of lives hanging in the balance, McCann and Russell are forced into an impossible choice: expose the truth and risk plunging the nation into chaosor remain silent and allow a corrupt leader to reshape America through fear.Set against the claustrophobic tension of a submerged battlefield and the ruthless machinations of the White House, Silent Waters is a gripping political techno-thriller about deception, power, and how easily democracy can be drowned when lies rise to the surface.

DAPHNE DU MAURIER AWARD of Excellence WINNER NATIONAL READERS CHOICE AWARD FINALIST RWA RITA AWARD FINALIST A man awaits execution for a murder he did not commit . . . A woman returns to a place of scandal and death to save her brother . . . A small towns simmering secrets are about to ignite in a blaze of suspicion and deadly retribution . . . In a small town haunted by tragedy, Lea Hardy returns to save her brother Ted, wrongfully condemned for his familys murder. As dark secrets resurface, she discovers anonymous letters declaring his innocenceand a dangerous attraction to the enigmatic Mick Conklin. With time running out and the town hungry for vengeance, Lea must unravel a web of deceit and trust her heart before the truthand her brotherare lost forever. Secrets will ignite, and passion will blaze as justice hangs in the balance, but the bright fires of truth are about to blow Stonybrook wide open. What others say about Twice Burned: "Jan Coffey...skillfully balances small town scandal and sexual intrigue with lively plotting and vivid characterizations in this engaging romantic thriller." Publishers Weekly "...fabulous!!! I loved every last word....I never let anyone read my copies...I want them to buy their own...but I do let my husband read the ones I know he will like, and this one is a must." Dede Baker, A Novel Idea Bookshop

USA Today Bestselling Author May McGoldrick writing as Jan Coffey The Fourth Victim is a masterful blend of psychological horror and suspense, a tale that grips readers with its unsettling premise and refuses to let go. Set against the haunting legacy of a New Mexico cult, this story explores the inescapable ties of the past and the chilling cost of survival.Three survivors of a harrowing cult have already fallen victim to a relentless killer. Now, only one remains. Kelly Stone, the final survivor, has built a quiet life far from her traumatic beginnings. But as the ghosts of her past resurface, so does the danger, drawing her into a terrifying confrontation with a predator determined to finish what was started decades ago.With its atmospheric tension and relentless pacing, The Fourth Victim plunges readers into a world where fear is palpable and safety is an illusion. The claustrophobic dread of being hunted permeates every page, pulling readers into Kellys desperate struggle to protect her daughter and herself.What sets this novel apart is its deep emotional core. Kellys journey is not just one of survival but also of reckoningwith her past, her identity, and her determination to fight back against a fate that seems inevitable. Her character is richly drawn, her vulnerability making her triumphs all the more powerful, while the antagonist is a chilling embodiment of unrelenting evil.Perfect for fans of dark psychological horror with a human edge, The Fourth Victim delivers heart-pounding terror and poignant storytelling. Its not just a bookits an unshakable experience, one that lingers long after the last page. This is a tale that will chill readers to their core and leave them hungry for more. "WOW this book was so hard to out down. You had me guessing who was involved and how!! Terrific read, and the plot just kept getting thicker every page."

A PENNINGTON FAMILY NOVELLA Lady Taylor Fleming is an heiress with a suitor on her tail. Her step-by-step plan to ditch him is simple. But there is nothing simple about the Duke of Bamberg.Taylor tries to escape to sanctuary in the Highlands, but her plans become complicated when the duke arrives at her door and her loyal allies desert her.And even with the best laid plans, things can go awry

From USA Today Bestselling Author May McGoldrick writing as Jan Coffey... In a crowded parking lot, chaos erupts as a Porsche careens out of control. An SUV crashes through a dealership window, and a Mercedes plunges off a pier onto a yacht. Witnesses claim the vehicles had a "mind of their own." Five wrecks in a rowthis cant be mere coincidence. Computer guru Emily Doyle finds herself at the center of a deadly game, targeted by a hacker intent on capturing her attention. The technology being used to control the cars links her to each victim, but how? Enter Ben Colter, the investigator hired by automakers to uncover the truth. As the body count rises, Emily and Ben must navigate a twisted web of virtual reality and international terrorism, racing against time to stop the next deadly incident. Will they expose the mastermind before its too late, or will they become the next victims in this chilling conspiracy? What reviewers say: "A chilling premise that may make you hesitate to start your car." Romance Reviews Today "This is a dynamite book! Well-written, believable, filled with tension and realism, it pitches just the right mix of mystery, intrigue, and romance." Jefi Neal, TRRC "Fast paced, edge of your seat read." Rosie Bendra, Fresh Fiction