MAY MCGOLDRICK

Trilogía del Tesoro de las Highlands- Libro 1 Comenzando con El soñador, la trilogía Tesoro de las Highlands, May McGoldrick captura las vidas y los amores de tres hermanas escocesas. Cada una de las hermanas Percy tiene una pista sobre el tesoro de su familia y la llave del corazon de tres guerreros de las Highlands... Cuando su difunto padre fue calificado de traidor al rey, Catherine Percy encontro refugio en Escocia. Pero un error de identidad la puso en una situacion comprometida con el conde de las Highlands que habia jurado protegerla. Casarse con el salvo su reputacion, pero nada pudo salvarla de la pasion que doblego su cuerpo a su voluntad... ¡y destrozo su ultima defensa! Sobre La Soñadora... "¡UN TESORO ABSOLUTO! Me encanta este libro. Acabo de terminar de leerlo por segunda vez; aunque no puedo decir por que no lo reseñe la primera vez. En cualquier caso, este libro es increible. La trama y el elenco de personajes son dinamicos, y la historia que se desarrolla, convincente." - Reseña del lector en linea

FINALISTA DEL PREMIO RITA DE LA RWA GANADOR DEL PREMIO A LA EXCELENCIA DAPHNE DU MAURIER FINALISTA DEL PREMIO NACIONAL DE LOS LECTORES Un hombre espera su ejecución por un asesinato que no cometio. . . Una mujer regresa a un lugar de escandalo y muerte para salvar a su hermano. . . Los secretos de un pequeño pueblo estan a punto de estallar en una hoguera de sospechas y represalias mortales Hace veinte años, Lea y Ted Hardy volvieron del colegio y encontraron a sus padres muertos, victimas de un asesinato-suicidio. Lea deja atras la pequeña ciudad de Stonybrook y los dolorosos recuerdos. Pero Ted parece no poder escapar del pasado. Al casarse con la mimada hija de la familia mas importante de Stonybrook, comienza una nueva vida hasta que descubre secretos que conducen a la muerte de su mujer y sus hijas. Y a acusaciones de asesinato. Ahora, condenado y a punto de ser ejecutado, Ted ha perdido la esperanza. Entonces Lea recibe cartas anonimas que proclaman la inocencia de Ted. Decidida a salvar a su hermano, debe regresar a un pueblo que alberga un feroz deseo de ver morir a Ted llevandose consigo secretos enterrados desde hace mucho tiempo. Desesperada, Lea recurre a Mick Conklin, un hombre por el que se siente profundamente atraida, pero en el que no puede confiar plenamente. Ahora mas que nunca necesita un aliado. Porque la mecha esta encendida y el fuego de la verdad esta a punto de hacer estallar Stonybrook.

Miranda MacDonnell está huyendo. Cuando heredó de su madre una misteriosa reliquia, no tenía ni idea de los peligros que acarrearía. Ahora, perseguida por un enemigo implacable que no se detendrá ante nada para encontrarla, solo tiene una opcion: viajar de escondida en el barco del famoso corsario Black Hawk. Rob Hawkins, el corsario conocido como Black Hawk, tiene la mision del rey de los Tudor de encontrar y matar al malvado comandante Sir Ralph Evers. Para completar su mision, Hawk debe encontrar a Miranda, una joven a la que Evers persigue. Atrapado en una tempestad, naufraga con un muchacho que demuestra una extraña habilidad para salvarlo. Expulsado a la misteriosa Isla de los Muertos en las islas Hebridas Exteriores, Hawk se da cuenta de que el "muchacho" que viaja con el es en realidad Miranda MacDonnell, y tenerla significa que Evers vendra a el. Lo que comienza como una estratagema utilizarla como señuelo pronto cambia cuando empiezan a surgir sentimientos entre ellos. Fuerzas ancestrales estan actuando, atrayendo a los cuatro poseedores del poder de la reliquia a la Isla de los Muertos para una batalla final en la que el bien debe vencer a las fuerzas del mal en este espectacular apogeo de la Trilogia de la Reliquia Escocesa.

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.

The Macpherson Saga Begins...Winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance From the untamed shores of Scotlands Western Isles to the brutal battlefields of France and the opulent courts of Europe, the Macpherson Trilogy embarks on a riveting journey through a familys quest for Scottish independence against the formidable Tudor king, Henry VIII.Unveil the Hidden Flames...Fiona does not remember the years before she came to the priory on the Isle of Skye. Only the compassionate Prioress holds the key to the spirited redheads true lineage. Cloaked in a humble cowl and simple peasants dress, Fiona emerges from the islands mist to confront Alec Macpherson, the renowned warrior chief of the Highlands.Love as a Shield...Alec has served King James with his sword. Now he would give his very soul to safeguard this enchanting girl from the intricate web of intrigue that threatens her. Fiona needs not only protection, but also Alecs love, and he willingly surrenders it. Yet, the kings adversaries are maneuvering Fiona towards a perilous trap, for her memories harbor the face of her mothers murderer and a secret potent enough to shake the Scottish throne.A Battle of Hearts and Honor...In a gripping clash between Highland strength and a foes ruthless ambitions, Alec and Fiona must navigate through blood and warfare to determine the ultimate victorwhether it be the might of an army or the unyielding passions that bind two lovers. Before it is over, the stars align in an epic tale where love is a force as formidable as any armed legion...

Scottish Dreams TrilogyThree Complete Novels: Borrowed Dreams, Captured Dreams, Dreams of DestinyPennington Family NovelsThree women. Three Pennington men. One unforgettable journey through danger, desire, and the wilds of Scotland.Borrowed DreamsRecently widowed Millicent Wentworth is determined to right the wrongs of her late husband and save the people and estate he left behind. Her only chance is a marriage of convenience to Lyon Pennington, the reclusive and brooding Earl of Aytoun. What begins as a practical arrangement soon becomes a tender and passionate bond that neither expectedand both will fight to protect.Captured DreamsPortia Edwards is desperate to uncover the truth about the family shes never known. When she meets the enigmatic Pierce Pennington, a successful merchant and secret Son of Liberty, she finds herself drawn into a world of intrigue and forbidden attraction. But Pierces alter egoCaptain MacHeath, a smuggler with a price on his headmay be the key to both her past and her future.Dreams of DestinyHaunted by scandal and tragedy, David Pennington has become a hardened manuntil his childhood friend Gwyneth Douglas calls on him for help. Charged with protecting the spirited Scottish heiress from a web of fortune hunters, David accompanies her to Scotland. But danger shadows their every step, and as old feelings reignite, theyll risk everything for a chance at lasting love.From windswept estates to rebel strongholds, the Scottish Dreams Trilogy is a sweeping saga of second chances, enduring passion, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Book 2 of the Highland Treasure Trilogy The three Percy sisters hold the secret to a long-lost treasure, coveted by the Lord Deputy of England. Each sister escapes England via a different route. Fleeing persecution from the English king, level-headed Laura took shelter in the Highlands of Scotland. But when she found herself abducted by the fearsome Laird of Blackfearn, all her well-made plans were torn asunder. His reckless and wild ways left Laura burning in his wake...and awakened in her a passion as untamed as his own!

USA Today Bestselling AuthorA MACPHERSON CLAN NOVEL A novel rich with love, intrigue, and ruthless ambition in the court of Henry VIIIthe story of two Highlanders in a strange and hostile landJaime Macpherson learned the meaning of betrayal on the Isle of Skye when her beloved Malcolm MacLeod wed another woman to save his inheritance. Her dreams of happiness crushed, she sought refuge in the elegant palace of the Duke of Norfolk.There Jaime would find Malcolm again, a prisoner in the castle dungeon. In the icy darkness, she learns how to love again. But with England and Scotland at war, her bold scheme to free Malcolm would imperil her own life...though her passion swept her onto a battlefield of blood and tears where only a brave and true heart could save her... "Love triumphs in this richly romantic tale." - Nora Roberts "No one captures the magic and romance of the British Isles like May McGoldrick!" - Susan Holloway Scott

Three Award-Winning Novels: The Dreamer, The Enchantress, The FirebrandThree spirited sisters. One family secret. And the Highland warriors who will risk everything for love.After their father is accused of treason, the Percy sisters flee Englandand find refuge, danger, and desire in the wilds of Scotland.The DreamerCatherine seeks safety in a Highland stronghold, but a case of mistaken identity lands her in a forced marriage to the powerful earl sworn to protect her. Their union may have begun as a necessity, but passion soon turns it into something far more dangerousThe EnchantressLevel-headed Laura is captured by the fierce Laird of Blackfearn. His reckless ways upend her worldand awaken a fire she never expected.The FirebrandAdrianne is hidden in the Western Isles until a roguish pirate is sent to escort her home. But when her plan to save her kidnapped mother requires marrying him, business gives way to blazing desire.Three unforgettable love storieswoven with adventure, betrayal, and the enduring bonds of family.

From USA Today Bestselling Author May McGoldrick...A tale of dark forces and the redemptive power of love! TO BE CONSUMED BY LOVE...Ironcross Castle was called cursed by the Highlanders. Its most recent lairds had perished in accidents, falls, or fires. The newest owner, Gavin Kerr, did not fear death. It was feeling that he dreadedthe pain of betrayal and loss. Now, he arrived at the castle to hear of hauntings and cults and to find himself drawn to the portrait of beautiful Joanna MacInnes, who died here amid a furnace of flame. And looking at her, Gavin desired her, feeling an impossible longing to take her in his arms.OR TO BURN...The real Joanna MacInnes had escaped the fire that claimed her kin. For months she has walked Ironcross by night, hiding in its secret passageways, searching for the truth behind the castles curse. Now, she feared it would claim Gavin Kerr. Yet warning him, touching him in the darkness, soon ignited another kind of burning. And even as her lips opened beneath his, she knew time was running out before they faced a heartless villain... a terrifying secret... and a struggle between eternal darkness and the power of undying love!

WITH A REVOLUTION BEGINNING IN AMERICA, SHE SEARCHES FOR FAMILY AMIDST DANGER AND INTRIGUE, AND FINDS A MAN WITH A HIDDEN IDENTITYTHE CAPTAINBy day, Pierce Pennington is one of Bostons most respected and successful merchants. By night, he becomes the infamous Captain MacHeath, smuggling arms by sea under the pall of darkness in the name of liberty...THE CAPTIVEPortia Edwards will go to any length to find the family shes never known. All her life, she thought herself to be an orphan. Then she finds that her mother is not only alive, but here in Boston and being held captive by Portias own grandfather. She will need more than a little help spiriting her mother away to England...THE CAPRICEBut asking for help is something Portia has never found easy. So even when she steals into her grandfathers masquerade ball and meets with the perfect opportunity to ask the dashing Pennington for help, stubborn pride stands in her way. Pennington would like nothing better than to forget about this proud young woman, yet he finds he cannot stop thinking of the night he met her in a garden...

USA Today Bestselling Author Winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance From the wild shores of the Scotlands Western Isles to the bloody fields of France to the glittering courts of Europe, the Macpherson Series follows a familys fight for Scottish independence against the Tudor king, Henry VIII.RITE OF PASSIONAt the tournament of two kings, Elizabeth Boleyn has attracted not only the eyes of Henry Tudor, but those of the Scottish warrior, Ambrose Macpherson, whose bold offer might be her only salvation...QUEST OF LOVEAmbrose Macpherson feels attraction for the daughter of the English diplomat. That the hated English king is pursuing her makes Elizabeth an even greater prize. But after witnessing an act of treachery that could topple the crown, Elizabeth has vanished. Ambrose knows that fate will allow him no rest until he finds her

Beginning with The Dreamer, May McGoldricks Highland Treasure Trilogy captures the lives and loves of three Scottish sisters. The Percy sisters each hold a clue to their familys treasureand the key to the hearts of three Highland warriorsWhen her late father was branded a traitor to the king, Catherine Percy found sanctuary in Scotland. But a case of mistaken identity put her in a compromising position with the Highland earl sworn to protect her. Marriage to him saved her reputation, but nothing could save her from the passion that bent her body to his will...and shattered his last defense! About The Dreamer... "AN ABSOLUTE TREASURE! I absolutely love this book. I just finished reading it for the second time; although I cant say why I didnt review it the first time around. In any event, this book is amazing. The plot and cast of characters are dynamic, and the story that unfolds compelling." - Online Reader Review

PEACE AND WAR, FRIEND AND FOE, LIFE AND DEATH A PERILOUS JOURNEY HOME!Fahimah Banaz has been wrongly held in a CIA "black site" for over five years. Now, as cases of unexplained deathsmarked by rapid decompositionare cropping up across the U.S., Homeland Security is willing to bend any rule to find the source of the deadly infection, even if it means resurrecting a "dead" Iraqi biochemist. Fahimahs sister risked her life trying to destroy the super-microbe that causes the flesh-eating disease. Fahimah tried, too, but landed in prison.Austyn Newman was sent to gain the cooperation of the scientist. Arriving in Afghanistan, he recognizes that the CIA has been holding the wrong sister all these years. They need her, but how will he gain her trust?With time running out, Austyn must help Fahimah find her way through war-ravaged Iraq and Kurdistanfor salvation lies at the end of her journey home.Includes Reading Group Discussion questions! WINNER - CONNECTICUT PRESS CLUB BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR