Miriam Minger

Ella Carson was delicate, enchantingly lovely, and as furious as any woman could be. If she had a gun, she would shoot Harrigan Mahoney dead. He was the man her greedy relatives had hired to drag her from her aunt's Wyoming home and take her back - kicking and screaming - to Philadelphia. If he succeeded, Ella knew she'd be buried within the year, killed by the cold-blooded uncle who wanted her inheritance. But how was Ella going to convince this big, handsome stranger that she wasn't a spoiled rich girl, but a woman in real peril? She had already tried every trick she could think of to break free...and nothing had worked. Seducing him could be the answer...until Ella discovered that that plan was as dangerous as the villains closing in on her. For passion was a two-edged sword...powerful enough to send a strong man to his knees...irresistible enough to reveal a woman's vulnerability...and endearing enough to turn a man and a woman's heart toward love.

Captive Brides #2 When Guy De Warren gets injured in the crusades he is nursed to health by an Arab doctor and his beautiful assistant, Leila. Before he is beheaded he manages an escape aided by the physician's assistant and her mother, promising the safe return of Leila to her brother, the sworn enemy of Guy. Traveling for several days together can the knight keep his promise and deliver the stunning Leila to her brother unscathed? Or will she succumb to his attentions and the love that is possible? With the sheer strength of his muscular body, Crusader Guy de Warenne overpowered his captors and fled the hell-hole of the Syrian prison. Yet he couldn't leave Damascus without rescuing the lovely violet-eyed "slave girl" who had saved his life by tenderly caring for his battle wounds. Never did he imagine that his damsel in distress would become a hot-blooded temptress who would torment his days and nights with every move of her innocent young form... She is Leila, a raven-haired English beauty kidnapped in infancy, schooled in medicine by the wealthy physician who adopted her...and trained in the sensual delights of the harem. To Leila, the Crusader is a savage barbarian who ravaged her adopted homeland and ruthlessly carried her away to serve his own purposes. Yet, even in her fury, she is drawn to this man of unexpected tenderness and awakened to a raw, sensual power that will carry them both on a tumultuous journey into adventure, danger, and love.

Captive Brides (#3) The bold Viking warrior Rurik traveled alone on a mission of conquest. But along the way a golden-haired captive inflamed him with longing. He took up his sword to defend her--then swore to claim her for his own. A beautiful Russian princess betrayed by treachery, Zora spurned the powerful man who held her prisoner--and vowed never to yield. He had been sent as a spy to pave the way for her people's surrender. But his furious hunger for her heated touch--and her aching need for his burning caress--led to a fiery passion that was a greater prize than any kingdom. Captive Brides: Twin Passions (Captive Brides #1) Captive Rose (Captive Brides #2) The Pagan's Prize (Captive Brides #3)

377 p. ; 18 cm

When Maddie Fraser's father was killed fighting for Bonnie Prince Charles, the spirited Scottish lass swore to avenge his death. Hooded and disguised, she led a series of daring raids against the forces of the Crown--vowing to love no man until the English invaders were driven from her native soil. Hot-blooded Captain Garrett Marshall was entrusted with the capture of the mysterious brigand called "Black Jack." But the sensuous, azure-eyed beauty hidden beneath the bandit's manly garb tested Garrett's loyalty to his King. Inflamed by a desire he could not ignore, the handsome officer would wed his bewitching enemy to save her from the gallows. But first he'd have to quell her hatred...and conquer her heart.

Kassandra whirled to face the arrogant military man she'd hoped never to see again, remembering all too clearly his kisses that lingered like molten honey on her lips. To admit it was her innocence he'd stolen in a moment of blazing passion would ruin her father's diplomatic career and forever destroy her reputation. Stefan nearly shouted in triumph. He'd searched throughout Vienna for the beguiling tavern wench who had aroused him past endurance, and here she stood like a shimmering goddess. He must have her, he would have her--if only to safeguard her honor by making her his wife.