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Kneel
by Candace BufordThis fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana.The system is rigged.For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team&’s varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear.&“Please rise for the national anthem.&”Desperate for change, Rus kneels during the national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and becomes a target for hatred. But he&’s not alone. With the help of his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his dreams, and for justice.
Kneeling Butterfly Position (Vic and Matt: Positions of Love #7)
by J. M. SnyderIt's a rainy Saturday and Matt wants to spend it at the mall. And what Matt wants, he gets. There's only one little problem. He loves shopping; Vic does not. But Matt isn't going alone, so he drags his lover along for the ride. The last thing Vic wants to do is spend the day trying on new clothes.Still, Matt knows how to entice his lover, and the incentive of sex in the dressing room sparks Vic's interest. The act itself unleashes a powerful new ability for Vic to harness when a tornado blows out the mall's ceiling.
The Knight (Against the Odds)
by Kate SherwoodAgainst the Odds: Book TwoThings were confusing enough before the revolution, when Adam Challoner was a rich idealist and Remy Stone a jaded prostitute. After months of fighting, Adam has risen to become the leader of the continent. Now he's responsible for feeding his people and holding the country together. But without a fight, without a purpose, Remy scrambles to find his place in the freedom of the postrevolution world. When his quest takes him away from the capitol, Adam can't object. Remy was a slave before the revolution--Adam won't deny him his freedom now. Then an attempt on Adam's life brings Remy back to his side. In his new role as bodyguard, Remy keeps his distance, but neither he nor Adam can ignore the connection between them. For them to be together, Remy needs to free himself from the damage inflicted by his past, and Adam has to fight through the restrictions of his present. But as the political situation deteriorates, Adam and Remy once again find themselves fighting for their lives--and for each other.
The Knight
by Sandy SteenROGUESChampionRemi Balfour had always longed for a knight in shining armor. Unfortunately, living in present-day Texas, she'd have a better shot at finding a cowboy! But then gorgeous Dominic Longmont came charging out of the shadows during a performance at her medieval dinner theater, and Remi fell hard.Sexy, honorable Dominic was the man she'd fantasized about all her life. But Dominic cannot deny his destiny, even for Remi. He has to return to his own time-to save the life of a king....ROGUESDangerous to love, impossible to resist!
The Knight and the Seer
by Ruth LanganArriving home, warrior Andrew Ross discovered his castle ravaged by fire, his father and all who lived within its walls dead. Yet alive amidst the carnage was a woman with the face of an angel who claimed to have special powers. Had Andrew's enemy sent her to destroy him-or could she do as she claimed and wield her magic to uncover his enemy?Gwenellen Drummond had always struggled to control the mystical powers that ran in her family-until a spell gone awry brought her to the aid of a fierce Highland laird out for vengeance, and her true gift was revealed. But would she win Andrew's love and trust in time to save his clan...and his shattered soul?
A Knight and White Satin
by Jackie IvieIn the rugged Scottish Highlands, a mighty clansman weds a headstrong heiress against her will--and discovers a fiery passion he'll risk his life to protect. . . A Man Of Power Payton Dunn-Fadden is the King's Champion, notorious for his ability to fight any man and win. With steely eyes and a deeply-muscled physique, his powers of seduction are just as legendary. But Payton has a dark secret known only to his wife--and it's a secret she may not keep. . . A Woman Of Will Known as White Satin, Dallis Caruth is infuriated by her forced marriage to Payton. The brute is far below her station. . .which makes her attraction to him utterly maddening. Now Dallis is determined to tame the fearsome laird--and win her freedom in the bargain... A Dangerous Desire As Payton and Dallis spar with one another, their desire ignites into fiery lovemaking. But danger is closer than either realizes. For the king has plans for the couple--plans that may unravel Payton's secret--and cost them both their lives. . . "Filled with magic and a love so deep it takes my breath away." --Romance Reader at Heart on Once Upon a Knight "Ivie is destined to become a reader favorite." --Romantic Times
The Knight Before Chris
by Peggy HunterAfter surviving a two year battle in divorce court, Chris Donnelly literally heads for the hills to lick his wounds. The last person he imagined himself snowed in with was his ex-wife's lawyer. And, damn it all, the last thing he needs is to find himself attracted to her! After Winter Knight discovers her client had been playing her for a fool, she can't face Christmas with her beloved family and heads to her brother's cabin. Unfortunately, her brother had already loaned the cabin to his best friend...the man she'd fought in court day in and day out for two long years. A winter storm finds them spending Christmas together, desire finds them in each other's arms and knowing the truth finds Winter struggling between her head and her heart.
The Knight Before Christmas
by Drew Hunt‘Tis the night before Christmas and hardware store owner Harry Pettit was all alone in his store with only his accounts and a recording of La Boheme for company. When someone knocks at the shop’s door, Harry is surprised to see a knight in full armour. Thinking it’s a drunken prank or a hold up, Harry is reluctant to let the knight in.However, upon discovering the knight’s helmet is stuck closed, Harry’s good nature and the fact it’s Christmas has him invite the stranger inside.Once freed from the helmet, Harry is immediately captivated by the shy man underneath the armour. Seems George White was destined to attend a fancy-dress party with his brother, but when the brother cancels, George, like Harry, finds himself with nothing else to do on Christmas Eve. So why not spend it together?Can St. Nicholas deliver a happy Christmas and a good night to both men?Warning: this short holiday-themed story contains romance, poetry, snow, and a can of WD-40.
The Knight Before Christmas
by Jackie IvieThe wintry Scottish Highlands is the setting for Jackie Ivie's magical new novel of a man and a woman who battle the elements and each other to learn that the season's greatest gift is love. . .A Reluctant Husband Caught in a furious blizzard, battle-weary Myles Donal has only two options: die alone in the snow, or make his way home by order of his sire to marry a woman known as the Harridan of the Highlands. The warm glow of light in a small croft will only delay his fate. . .A Rebellious Bride Kendran is not about to share her hard-earned shelter with anyone, especially not a man! Running away from an arranged marriage was her only chance at freedom--and she'll not forfeit it to another arrogant male. . . even one as devilishly attractive as Myles Donal. . .A Wedding To Remember Snowbound and equally stubborn, Myles and Kendran engage in a battle of wills that quickly becomes a passion too fiery to ignore. "Wedded bliss" may be an abhorrent concept to both of them, but true love is not so easily denied. . .
The Knight Chronicles: The Complete Series
by Rue AllynThere's danger by day and wild conquest by night when Scottish and English nobles clash in this medieval romance bundle. Don't miss a moment as these knights in shining armor launch valiant quests and discover love where they least expect it.Knight Errant: Lady Juliana Verault joined the religious Beguine community to seek safe haven, but when she's entrusted with a letter from the pope that could radically change the church's stance on women, her life is thrown in turmoil. Knight errant Sir Robert Clarwyn has been sent by King Edward I of England to marry her off as political leverage. If he can't find a way to compel her to return to England, he'll lose any chance of regaining his family lands and redeeming his heritage. Can Juliana find a way to use this godsend for her own agenda - without risking their hearts, too?Knight Protector: Blackmailed into marrying her family's enemy, then swiftly widowed by illness, Lady Sorcha Marr must take charge of a clan who hates her. But fate intervenes with the return of her husband's twin - Sir Colin Marr, who betrayed her and led to her downfall. A decade later, he's back to root out the Scottish traitors who have infiltrated his family stronghold, and he must persuade Sorcha to set aside her hostility and treat him as her husband in his brother's place. He needs the cover not only to save Scotland but to protect her inheritance, which his resentful clan would gladly confiscate. Has fate set them up to even an old score, or embark on a beautiful new beginning?Knight Defender: Sent alone to wed a wild Scot to serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage for a nunnery. But her intended is not the monster she imagined - just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan . . . even if that involves attacking the king's ship that bears her brother. The Scot's secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family's future. If Raeb must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed, so be it. But can he truly deny his heart?Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Knight Chronicles: The Complete Series
by Rue AllynThere's danger by day and wild conquest by night when Scottish and English nobles clash in this medieval romance bundle. Don't miss a moment as these knights in shining armor launch valiant quests and discover love where they least expect it.Knight Errant: Lady Juliana Verault joined the religious Beguine community to seek safe haven, but when she's entrusted with a letter from the pope that could radically change the church's stance on women, her life is thrown in turmoil. Knight errant Sir Robert Clarwyn has been sent by King Edward I of England to marry her off as political leverage. If he can't find a way to compel her to return to England, he'll lose any chance of regaining his family lands and redeeming his heritage. Can Juliana find a way to use this godsend for her own agenda--without risking their hearts, too?Knight Protector: Blackmailed into marrying her family's enemy, then swiftly widowed by illness, Lady Sorcha Marr must take charge of a clan who hates her. But fate intervenes with the return of her husband's twin--Sir Colin Marr, who betrayed her and led to her downfall. A decade later, he's back to root out the Scottish traitors who have infiltrated his family stronghold, and he must persuade Sorcha to set aside her hostility and treat him as her husband in his brother's place. He needs the cover not only to save Scotland but to protect her inheritance, which his resentful clan would gladly confiscate. Has fate set them up to even an old score, or embark on a beautiful new beginning?Knight Defender: Sent alone to wed a wild Scot to serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage for a nunnery. But her intended is not the monster she imagined--just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan...even if that involves attacking the king's ship that bears her brother. The Scot's secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family's future. If Raeb must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed, so be it. But can he truly deny his heart?Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Knight Chronicles: The Complete Series
by Rue AllynThere's danger by day and wild conquest by night when Scottish and English nobles clash in this medieval romance bundle. Don't miss a moment as these knights in shining armor launch valiant quests and discover love where they least expect it.Knight Errant: Lady Juliana Verault joined the religious Beguine community to seek safe haven, but when she's entrusted with a letter from the pope that could radically change the church's stance on women, her life is thrown in turmoil. Knight errant Sir Robert Clarwyn has been sent by King Edward I of England to marry her off as political leverage. If he can't find a way to compel her to return to England, he'll lose any chance of regaining his family lands and redeeming his heritage. Can Juliana find a way to use this godsend for her own agenda--without risking their hearts, too?Knight Protector: Blackmailed into marrying her family's enemy, then swiftly widowed by illness, Lady Sorcha Marr must take charge of a clan who hates her. But fate intervenes with the return of her husband's twin--Sir Colin Marr, who betrayed her and led to her downfall. A decade later, he's back to root out the Scottish traitors who have infiltrated his family stronghold, and he must persuade Sorcha to set aside her hostility and treat him as her husband in his brother's place. He needs the cover not only to save Scotland but to protect her inheritance, which his resentful clan would gladly confiscate. Has fate set them up to even an old score, or embark on a beautiful new beginning?Knight Defender: Sent alone to wed a wild Scot to serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage for a nunnery. But her intended is not the monster she imagined--just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan...even if that involves attacking the king's ship that bears her brother. The Scot's secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family's future. If Raeb must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed, so be it. But can he truly deny his heart?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Knight Defender
by Rue AllynSent alone to Scotland to wed a wild Scot and serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage and train horses for the good sisters at a nearby nunnery. But her intended is not the wild, boorish monster she imagined - just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan. It could be surprisingly easy to surrender her heart to him, until she learns his plans involve deceiving her family and attacking the king's ship that bears her brother.Raeb is done watching everyone he loves live in poverty and despair. His betrothal to a wealthy English heiress will solve a decade of problems, and the Scots' secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family's future. If he must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed and his heart, so be it.Neither is willing to give an inch in this clash of loyalties, but can either defend their hearts?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Knight Defender
by Rue AllynSent alone to Scotland to wed a wild Scot and serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage and train horses for the good sisters at a nearby nunnery. But her intended is not the wild, boorish monster she imagined--just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan. It could be surprisingly easy to surrender her heart to him, until she learns his plans involve deceiving her family and attacking the king's ship that bears her brother.Raeb is done watching everyone he loves live in poverty and despair. His betrothal to a wealthy English heiress will solve a decade of problems, and the Scots' secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family's future. If he must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed and his heart, so be it.Neither is willing to give an inch in this clash of loyalties, but can either defend their hearts?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Knight Defender
by Rue AllynSent alone to Scotland to wed a wild Scot and serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage and train horses for the good sisters at a nearby nunnery. But her intended is not the wild, boorish monster she imagined--just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan. It could be surprisingly easy to surrender her heart to him, until she learns his plans involve deceiving her family and attacking the king's ship that bears her brother.Raeb is done watching everyone he loves live in poverty and despair. His betrothal to a wealthy English heiress will solve a decade of problems, and the Scots' secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family's future. If he must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed and his heart, so be it.Neither is willing to give an inch in this clash of loyalties, but can either defend their hearts?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Knight Errant
by Rue AllynLady Juliana Verault gladly left England--and its men--far behind in her quest to live as a Beguine. <P><P>But the Christian community ceases to provide a safe haven when she's called to travel to Palermo, Italy, where she's entrusted with a letter from the pope that could radically change the church's stance on women. Juliana holds the key to upending the power structure throughout Europe, but only if she can dodge her cousin, King Edward I of England, and his plans to marry her off as political leverage. <P><P>Edward sets Sir Robert Clarwyn, a knight errant and loyal hunter of criminals and traitors, on Juliana's trail to retrieve her. Robert has never failed to bring home his target before...but then, he has never encountered a quarry like Lady Juliana, who can befuddle and bemuse him with just a smile. <P><P>If he can't find a way to compel her to return to England, he'll lose any chance of regaining his family lands and redeeming his heritage. Yet Juliana must complete her mission or risk endangering her gender's future in the faith. <P><P>With danger and intrigue mounting, Robert and Juliana must rely on each other and be willing to risk everything...including their hearts.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Knight Errant (Legends of Osaire #2)
by T. A. CreechSequel to Witch KingWhen an Archmage needs a guard to see him through the enchanted Alahanai Forest, dwarf Einith Redstone jumps on the opportunity. The amount of coin offered for the contract is enormous, and he wants to help a fellow dwarf find his Heartstone. And then Einith is stunned when the enticing elf Tae’liamath joins them as their guide.Their journey through Alahanai is more dangerous than expected, physically and personally. Between the search for a missing knight out of legend and a bond unexpectedly formed, Einith and Tae find themselves growing close, and their emotions are sent reeling. With a Heartstone at stake, magickal encounters, and falling for each other, Einith and Tae have much to overcome before their journey ends.
Knight Errant
by Marilyn PappanoSouthern KnightsHOME...It was the last place Nicholas Carlucci thought he'd see again, yet suddenly it was the only place he could go. He'd hoped to find some peace here-but in the eyes of his new neighbor, Lainie Farrell, he found a hint of something more. Something he dared not hope he'd ever see again....To solve the mystery of the man she'd been sent to protect, Lainie Farrell had to stick to him like glue. But she wasn't supposed to get this close to Nick Carlucci-close enough to see his noble soul beneath his bitter exterior. And close enough to know that now she, too, was in danger. In more ways than one...Jamey, Reid and Nicholas: They came home expecting to find danger-but love took them by surprise!
Knight Everlasting
by Jackie IvieIn the heat of battle, a powerful Scottish laird takes a mysterious woman captive. . . His Powerful Desire When Aidan MacKetryck finds a flaxen-haired maid caught in the crosshairs of battle, he quickly saves her from certain death. But while Aidan expects gratitude, he is sorely disappointed--for the fiery lass makes it clear she wants nothing to do with him. . . Her Dangerous Secret Juliana D'Aubenville is in hiding from those who want her entire family to perish. Despite her attraction to the strikingly handsome Aidan, Juliana knows she must escape before her identity is revealed. The trouble is, Aidan refuses to let her go. . . Their Forbidden LoveWith each moment Aidan and Juliana are together, their desire becomes more enticing--and harder to resist. But just as Aidan tries to lay claim to Juliana once and for all, their darkest secrets are finally revealed--putting both their love and their lives in terrible danger. . . "Filled with magic and a love so deep it takes my breath away. " --Romance Reader at Heart on Once Upon a Knight"Sizzling sexual tension and great repartee. " --Romantic Times
A Knight for All
by Shawn LaneFor his birthday, Edward, Baron Rycliffe, and his wife, Katherine, plan a celebratory tournament of knights. Edward invites his friend and former lover, Sir Gregory, to attend, and the reunited pair is unable to resist the sensual pull they still feel for each other.What Edward doesn’t know is that Lady Katherine sent Gregory an invitation of her own. Though she’s content in her marriage, Katherine isn’t satisfied with mere contentment, and she intends to give her husband a special birthday present involving a knight of passion with her and the knight of his dreams.
A Knight For Love (2nd Edition)
by A. M. WesterlingHaunted by memories of the 7th Crusade, Warin de Taillur vows to lay down his sword and embrace the monastic life. But first, rescuing an urchin abandoned by a French roadside will be the initial step in his absolution. When he discovers the urchin is a young noble woman in need of protection, against his better judgment he agrees to return her home to England. Love for her soon overwhelms him but it’s a love he must hold at bay for he has nothing to offer her other than a scarred heart. Driven from her home, Caperun Keep, by a deceitful aunt, Alyna Caperun must place her trust in the brooding Crusader who rescues her. As the only means to recover her castle and at the king’s command, she consents to marrying the knight, Warin de Taillur, even though she knows he could never love her for anything other than the lands and castle she brings to the marriage. Knows too, he battles demons not even she can fathom.
A Knight for Nurse Hart
by Laura IdingNurse Raine Hart has a painful secret, and the one man she wants to keep it from is the only person she can tell--her ex, Dr. Caleb StewartRaine and Caleb dated for two wonderful months--bliss that ended only when Caleb couldn't unlock his brooding heart. He wanted to be with Raine, but something deep inside just wouldn't let him. Now Caleb wants another chance, but he can see something has changed Raine. She's hiding a secret that has hurt her more than Caleb knows. But Caleb is a man of strength, and he's changed, too. He just needs to prove to Raine that he's a man a woman can rely on--no matter what. If anyone can give her the happiness she truly deserves, it's him.
A Knight for the Defiant Lady (Convent Brides #1)
by Carol TownendA dramatic, emotional medieval romanceSworn to protect herBut she&’s threatening his guarded heart… Retrieving Lady Allis from a convent is no easy task, as mercenary knight Sir Leon soon discovers… Brave and beautiful, Allis awakens emotions Leon thought he&’d long buried after losing his family. Yet upon their return to her castle, the social gulf between them widens when Allis&’s father demands she marry a nobleman. Leon has always believed love is an illusion, but will he be able to watch his defiant lady marry another? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Convent BridesBook 1: A Knight for the Defiant LadyBook 2: A Knight for the Runaway Nun
A Knight for the Runaway Nun (Convent Brides #2)
by Carol TownendAn evocative friends-to-lovers story set in Medieval FranceFrom novice nun…To unexpected bride! Lady Bernadette is poised to take Holy Orders when Sir Hugo of Nérac, her father&’s captain of the guards, arrives with news that her sister is expecting. Petrified of childbirth since her mother died, Bernadette races home. But now that she&’s left the convent, her father wants her wed! There&’s only one solution: marry Hugo, her childhood friend. But can she risk consummating their marriage and conceiving…even if his kisses are unbearably tempting? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Convent BridesBook 1: A Knight for the Defiant LadyBook 2: A Knight for the Runaway Nun
Knight Furies (Knights of the Swan #4)
by C. C. WileyFor a Knight of the Swan, any mission might lead to fortune—but the chance for love comes once in a lifetime . . . Margaret Grace is the lady of Fletchers Landing, earning what she can as a beekeeper and mead maker, and playing a nerve-wracking game with the mercenaries who demand payment to ensure her village’s safety. When an unknown man appears on horseback one day, Meg knows she can’t trust him—especially when the dashing knight claims to be looking for fabled lost riches. But her desires are harder to control . . . Tormented by the memories of his imprisonment at the hands of a vicious mercenary, Sir Nathan Staves is glad to be abroad on a quest for His Majesty. His task promises the chance to recover a legendary lost bounty, but also throws him into the path of the beguiling Meg. Their breathtaking passion awakens just as a familiar danger does, forcing Nathan to decide which is the greater prize—an elusive treasure, or the love of a woman he will die to protect . . .