Charlene Newcomb

War, political intrigue and passion... heroes... friends and lovers... and the seeds for a new Robin Hood legend await you... Two young knights' journey to war at Richard the Lionheart's side sweeps them from England to the Holy Land in this historical adventure set against the backdrop of the Third Crusade. Henry de Grey leaves Southampton in high spirits, strong in his faith and passionate about the mission to take Jerusalem back from Saladin's army. Stephan l'Aigle's prowess on the battlefield is well known, as are his exploits in the arms of other men. He prizes duty, honour and loyalty to his king above all else. But God and the Church? Stephan has little use for either. Henry's convictions are challenged by loss and the harsh realities of bloody battles, unforgiving marches, and the politics of the day. Man against man. Man against the elements. Man against his own heart. Survival will depend on more than a strong sword arm.

Men of the Cross

England 1193 Civil war threatens as battle-scarred knight Henry de Grey returns from the Crusades. King Richard languishes in captivity, a prisoner of the Holy Roman Emperor. Traitors to the crown pit Henry and his friends against dangerous and unknown enemies. Loyalties will be tested, families torn apart. Friend or foe? It is hard to tell one from the other. The king's brother John and his allies plot to usurp Richard's throne. With the knights Sir Stephan and Sir Robin, Henry fights for king and country. But he must keep his feelings for Sir Stephan l'Aigle secret. Sure as arrow or sword, their forbidden love could destroy him. War, political intrigue and passion... heroes... friends and lovers... and the seeds for a new Robin Hood legend await you...

For King and Country

The battle for Torredo is over, but the war has just begun... Jack Gamble's lover is a double agent. Norse betrayed the resistance and now commands Galilei's military operations. Rallying what remains of the resistance and their galactic allies wasn't part of Jack's plans. His contacts are scattered, maybe dead. Streams are broadcasting his face from one end of the galaxy to the other, and mercenaries under the command of Captain Ben Stone intercept his ship. Space pirates, friendly interrogators, security grunts, and Norse stand in Jack's way. Can he trust Stone? The intriguing captain has his own problems with the empire - and an interest in Jack. Jack isn't looking for a one-night stand, and any emotional entanglements need to be off the radar. He has a rebellion to win and a world to take back. Failure means his people will never break the empire's chains, and his homeworld is screwed. Norse already did that to him. He won't let it happen again. ECHOES OF THE STORM is an action-packed science fiction adventure with a gay protagonist, ace pilots, undercover spies, special forces teams, some wild battles, and a slow-burn romance.

A Military Space Opera

Echoes of the Storm

Normandy, March 1196 King Richard has their loyalty. The French would have their lives. And John, the king's brother, will never forget how they betrayed him. The kidnapping of the king's former sister-in-law sets off a chain of events that entangle the knights Henry de Grey and Stephan l'Aigle in politics and intrigue, treason . . . and murder. What begins as escort duty for the knights becomes a chase through the Norman countryside on the trail of her son, the young duke Arthur. Assassins want him-and the knights-dead. If assassins' blades don't kill them, King Richard's war to recover his continental domains from France just might. Former enemies, like the king's brother, are now allies. Can they be trusted? Warriors. Heroes. Traitors. Spies . . . Lovers. Henry and Stephan will risk their honor and the trust of the king to protect Duke Arthur. They will fight treachery and brave bloody battles, see war in all its horror, and fight their fears of losing each other, all the while keeping their forbidden love secret. With Swords of the King, Charlene Newcomb follows up her award-winning novel For King and Country (Battle Scars II) amidst the turbulent final years of the reign of Richard I of England, the Lionheart. This epic adventure furthers an original Robin Hood origins story and will captivate fans of historical fiction and anyone who likes romance-forbidden romance-with their history.

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