Jayne Castel

"A Roman centurion doomed to an immortal life. A courageous Scottish widow with an uncertain future. One night of passion that changes everything. High adventure and epic love in Medieval Scotland--with a touch of fantasy"--Preliminary page.

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The beauty who refuses to be wed. The beast who loves her in vain. A twist of fate that brings them together. Rhona MacLeod is the beautiful, willful daughter of a clan-chief upon the Isle of Skye. Desperate to remain free and bow to no man, she refuses all the suitors who ask for her hand. Taran MacKinnon is one of Clan-chief MacLeod's most trusted warriors. He carries a secret passion for his chief's middle daughter. However, Rhona has never been able to see beyond his scars and forbidding appearance that have earned him the name 'The Beast of Dunvegan'. Frustrated by Rhona's defiance, her father makes a decision that will force his daughter to take a husband--games that will bring warriors from all over the island, and from the mainland, to compete. Rhona must wed the victor. Finally, Taran has a chance to prove himself. If he wins the games, he can possess the woman he wants--but can he win her heart? THE BEAST'S BRIDE is Book #1 in The Brides of Skye series set in 14th Century Isle of Skye, Scotland. Readers who enjoy Diana Gabaldon, Hazel Hunter, and Kathryn Le Veque will love this emotional, passionate Scottish Medieval Historical Romance. Pre-order your copy of THE BEAST'S BRIDE now, and it will be delivered to your Kindle on April 16, 2019! The Brides of Skye series 1. The Beast's Bride (April 2019) 2.The Outlaw's Bride (May-2019) 3.The Rogue's Bride (June 2019) Get THE FIRST-BORN SON, Jayne's FREE origin short story to her WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up

The Beast's Bride

Taming the Eagle

Her husband has exchanged her for his own freedom. Now the enemy owns her. Betrayal, belonging, and epic love in Ancient Scotland. All Fenella has ever wanted is to choose her path in life, yet men have always determined her fate. The day Roman soldiers fight their way into her husband's crannog and demand retribution for a bloody attack, she learns how little control she really has over her destiny. To save his own neck, her chieftain husband offers the enraged Roman general his willful wife. Justinian Aquila governs the empire's wild northern frontier. He's dedicated his life to serving Rome, but when he takes a fiery Pict woman as his slave, his world shifts. Fenella was made for him-and he's determined to win her heart. Trapped inside the Roman fort of Ardoch, Fenella plans her escape. She will win her freedom, no matter the cost. Yet, even as the shadow of war falls over Caledonia once more, she fights her growing feelings for Justin. In a world of selfish, cruel men-has she found the only good one? Set in 2nd Century AD, during the Roman occupation of what is now Scotland, TAMING THE EAGLE is a powerful, steamy standalone romance about finding true love in the unlikeliest of places.

A Pict-Roman Ancient Historical Romance

Far north of Hadrian's Wall--beyond the shadow of the Roman Empire--the daughter of a Pictish chieftain prepares to wed her enemy. Dark Ages Scotland, the Isle of Skye. To forge peace, Tea must marry the leader of a neighboring tribe that killed her father. Dark and brooding--Galan isn't what Tea expects. Unlike her, he's determined to end decades of bloodshed between two warring tribes, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness. Tea isn't what Galan expects either. A statuesque, embittered beauty, she hates him and his people. Together, Galan and Tea have the chance to forge a new future--one that will ensure lasting peace--if only they can only let go of the past. Can their love overcome generations of hate? BLOOD FEUD is the exciting first book in THE WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series. Follow the lives and loves of three warrior brothers: Galan, Tarl and Donnel. Fans of Historical Fiction, Scottish Historical Romance and Historical Action & Adventure, and those who enjoy Kathryn Le Veque, and who loved Donna Fletcher's Pict King series, should enjoy this series set in Dark Ages Scotland. Want more novels set in Dark Ages Britain? Jayne Castel has written three series set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon England. They are (in chronological order): THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES Prequel novella: Night Shadows Book #1: Dark Under the Cover of Night Book #2: Nightfall till Daybreak Book #3: The Deepening Night THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA Book #1: The Breaking Dawn Book #2: Darkest before Dawn Book #3: Dawn of Wolves THE KINGDOM OF NORTHUMBRIA Book #1: The Whispering Wind Book #2: Wind Song (to be released in late 2017) Book #3: The North Wind Comes (to be released in 2018) Get Jayne's FREE Starter Library and read the prequel novella and Books #1 and #2 to her first series, THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up

A Dark Ages Scottish Romance

Blood Feud

Dark Under the Cover of Night

Return to the enthralling world of the Picts and THE WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series in this novella set in Dark Ages Scotland. A storm brings them together, but the world beyond threatens to force them apart. Erea lives alone in the wilderness. Years earlier her mother was accused of witchcraft and banished from her home. Now her mother's dead, and Erea must fend for herself. But her solitary existence shatters the day a handsome stranger knocks on her door in a snowstorm. Tadhg mac Fortrenn never expected to find a comely young woman living alone in the wild while he was out deer hunting. The son of The Stag chieftain, he is used to women succumbing to his boyish charm--yet Erea seems immune. Trapped together inside during a bitter snowstorm, Erea and Tad start to realize that this chance meeting will change their lives forever. In the days that follow, they discover that the hottest fires burn in the depths of winter. Only, as the mid-winter solstice approaches, outside forces put their happiness in peril. WINTER'S PROMISE is a stand-alone festive novella, set in ancient Isle of Skye, Scotland. A heartwarming Christmas read, this story is about discovering the truth, and facing the past. Click 'BUY NOW' and immerse yourself in the magic of a Pictish mid-winter! Get Jayne's FREE prequel novella to her first series, THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up

A Dark Ages Festive Romance Novella

Winter's Promise

A widowed clan-chief, a knife-wielding nun, and a once in a lifetime love. A sweeping, epic tale of second chances and forbidden love in Medieval Scotland-from the author of the Amazon best-selling Brides of Skye series. Gavin MacNichol once broke Annella Fraser's heart. After he ended their affair to wed her elder sister, Ella fled her home and took the veil. Eighteen years later, she's shocked to find herself face-to-face with the man she's never forgotten, or forgiven. Recently widowed, Gavin has lived with regret all these years. He wed for duty, not for love. But when he escorts Sister Ella of Kilbride home to visit her ailing mother, he realizes that the passion he once felt for Ella still burns-hotter than ever. Yet Ella is forbidden. She's sworn her life to the Cluniac order, and is determined to resist the emotional response Gavin's nearness provokes in her. It's only when Ella falls foul of the tyrant who controls the fate of her beloved abbey that Gavin and Ella's lives become entwined once more. But, this time, their fate is one that neither can run from. UNFORGOTTEN is Book #1 in The Sisters of Kilbride series is a heart-felt Scottish Medieval Romance set in 14th Century Isle of Skye, Scotland.

A Medieval Scottish Romance

Unforgotten

Forbidden love, forced marriage, and passion that overcomes all obstacles. Discover the political intrigue of the Kingdom of Mercia and immerse yourself in three epic Historical romances set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon Britain. "Jayne Castel is the best at delivering Dark Ages historical fiction that is so believable, gritty, hopeful, with powerful emotion." The Breaking Dawn (Book One) The story of Merwenna and Cynddylan: a Mercian Village girl and a Welsh prince. Set against a backdrop of war, treachery and ambition, this epic romance is about two people from different worlds, and the power of destiny. Darkest before Dawn (Book Two) A doomed princess, a brave warrior, and a terrible choice. Princess Alchflaed of Northumbria is a spirited young woman who wishes to choose her own path. Unfortunately, Alchflaed must kill the king of Mercia--yet the man she loves has sworn to protect him. Dawn of Wolves (Book Three) Ermenilda is a Kentish princess, determined to take the veil. Wulfhere is an exiled prince of Mercia, ruled by ambition. He's determined to have her at any cost--only to learn that love is not something a man can buy. Immerse yourself in the sweeping THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series. Fans of Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and Adventure. Readers who love Diana Gabaldon, Bernard Cornwell and Kathryn Le Veque should enjoy this epic romance adventure set in Dark Ages Britain. Click 'Buy Now' and dive into THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series! Get THE FIRST-BORN SON, Jayne's FREE prequel short story to her WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up

The Kingdom of Mercia: The Complete Series

The Deepening Night

All it takes is one careless encounter. She's lonely, he's reckless-it's a fatal combination. Passion and duty collide in Medieval Scotland. Maggie Munro is widowed, barren, and a burden on her resentful uncle. Still grieving the man she loved and lost, she expects to never feel passion again. But then she meets a charming warrior at a king's council at Inverness. Maggie doesn't realize it, but her life is about to get complicated. Morgan Mackay-the younger brother of a Mackay chieftain-isn't looking for a wife. The Scottish parliament is a tense gathering, yet amongst the turmoil he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the lovely Maggie. As the Scottish king deals out punishment to the warring northern clans, Maggie and Morgan throw caution to the wind for one passionate encounter ... but it has repercussions neither expect.

Highlander Entangled

He takes her as his warprize-but she enslaves his soul. Pict and Roman culture collide in this epic Historical Romance set in Dark Ages Scotland. Lucrezia is the wife of a Roman soldier posted on the northernmost reach of the Empire. Locked in an unhappy marriage upon a desolate outpost, her hopes for happiness are slipping away. However, her life changes forever in the winter of 467 AD. Barbarians from the north band together and attack Hadrian's Wall. Tarl mac Muin is a Pict warrior with a thirst for battle and glory. He's part of the Barbarian Conspiracy that will change history. But when he takes Lucrezia as his slave, he sets off a chain of events that neither of them could have foreseen. In an epic adventure that starts at the Roman fort of Vindolanda at Hadrian's Wall and takes Lucrezia north to the wild shores of the Isle of Skye-she discovers love and happiness when she least expects it. Only, a shadow from the past risks ruining everything. BARBARIAN SLAVE is the action-packed second book in THE WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series. Follow the lives and loves of three warrior brothers: Galan, Tarl and Donnel.

Barbarian Slave

Love and hate are but different sides of the same blade. Fina is a fierce Pict warrior of The Eagle tribe upon Dark Ages Isle of Skye. Strong-willed and lethal with a knife or a long-bow, she kneels to no man ... until the day she falls in battle and finds herself captive of the enemy. Varar mac Urcal is the arrogant, ruthless chieftain of The Boar tribe. Although his father had held the peace with the neighboring tribe, relations have swiftly deteriorated since his death. When Varar takes the only enemy survivor of a violent skirmish prisoner, he intends to use Fina as a weapon to keep his enemies in check. Only, his strong attraction to his fiery captive risks complicating his ambitions. But the conflict between the two tribes isn't the only threat to peace. When a group of invaders cross from the mainland intent on taking The Winged Isle as their own, the four tribes of the island must make a decision. Do they continue their feuding and risk annihilation, or do they band together against the invaders? Fina and Varar must also make a choice. Love or hate--they have to decide. WARRIOR'S HEART is Book #1 in The Pict Wars series set in ancient Isle of Skye, Scotland. Readers who enjoy Diana Gabaldon, Hazel Hunter, and Kathryn Le Veque will love this high-action, emotional Scottish Historical Romance. Buy your copy now, and dive into the romance of Dark Ages Scotland! The Pict Wars series 1. Warrior's Heart (Jan 2019) 2. Warrior's Secret (mid-2019) 3. Warrior's Wrath (early 2020) Get Jayne's FREE prequel novella to her first series, THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up

Warrior's Heart

The centurion with a heart of stone. The lady who scorns him. A marriage that will end the curse. Enemies to lovers in Medieval Scotland. Draco Vulcan stopped caring about anything or anyone years ago. Cursed to live forever, he only finds joy on the battlefield. But in order to break the curse upon him and his friends, he must wed a woman he can't stand. The lady in question has just escaped a loveless marriage. The last thing she wants is to enter another one-especially to the cold, brutal warrior who fights at William Wallace's side. When the English king hears that Wallace is hiding at Dunnottar Castle, and lays siege to the fortress-Draco and the widow must band together against this common foe. But are they prepared to take things a step further and sacrifice their own happiness to break an ancient curse? Book #3 in The Immortal Highland Centurion series, DRACO is the dramatic conclusion to a high-octane romance trilogy about three cursed Roman soldiers and the brave-hearted Scottish women who love them.

Draco

Few secrets can be kept forever. She married him for her cause-but her real identity puts them both at risk. Sacrifices and second chances in Medieval Scotland. Fyfa is tired of keeping secrets from her husband. However, her marriage to the steward of Stirling Castle is based on a lie. Belonging to an order of druidesses sworn to protect Scotland from invaders, Fyfa's dedicated her life to preserving Scottish freedom. She wed him in order to gain access to those who rule Scotland-and now, five years later, she's locked in a marriage to a man who distrusts her. Hume Comyn thought he knew his wife-but with each passing year, he realizes he does not. Fyfa's mysterious ways lead him to believe she has taken a lover. He has no idea who she really is. Estranged and distrustful of each other, Fyfa and Hume are locked together in Stirling Castle as the English lay siege. But after Edward of England unleashes a new weapon that spells Scottish defeat, husband and wife must work together to help protect the man who will save Scotland. But can they also rescue the ruins of their marriage? Book Two of the Guardians of Alba series, FYFA'S SACRIFICE takes you back to 14th Century Scotland amidst the Wars of Scottish Independence. Immerse yourself in political intrigue, Celtic mysticism, betrayal, high-adventure, and steamy romance.

Fyfa's Sacrifice

A Scottish druidess. An English knight. A passion that brings two worlds together. Her mission is to seduce her enemy-not fall in love with him. Nessa is a Guardian of Alba, one of an ancient secret order of druidesses dedicated to defending Scotland from invaders over the centuries. Now she is charged with discovering the plans of Edward Longshanks. The English are gaining a foothold on Scottish soil-and they must be stopped. All Nessa has to do is seduce Hugh de Burgh-the English king's right-hand-and she will be able to gain the secrets she seeks. But faced with the towering, surly knight, whose touch addles her wits and sets her aflame, Nessa soon realizes that this mission may cost her everything. Guardians of Alba takes you back to 14th Century Scotland amidst the Wars of Scottish Independence. Immerse yourself in political intrigue, Celtic mysticism, betrayal, high-adventure, and steamy romance.

A Scottish Medieval Romance

Nessa's Seduction

Three remarkable women find love and happiness in a world dominated by the warrior and the sword. Travel back in time to 7th Century Anglo-Saxon Britain and meet Aelfwyn, Hea, Osana

The Complete Series

The Kingdom of Northumbria

A novice nun stolen away by a ruthless clan-chief. The warrior who must turn his back on everything to save her. The emotional tale of a woman in jeopardy and a reformed rogue in Medieval Scotland. Leanna MacDonald never wanted to become a nun-but it was the only way her father could protect her from the attentions of a cruel man who wanted her as his wife. However, when Leanna's father unexpectedly dies, her recently widowed former suitor decides he will have her no matter the cost. Ross Campbell has served Clan-chief MacKinnon loyally for years. But his allegiance is tested when MacKinnon orders him to steal a novice nun away from Kilbride Abbey. Ambitious and arrogant, Ross has worked hard to gain his position as MacKinnon's right-hand. He doesn't want to tear this young woman away from her cloistered existence, yet he won't risk everything he's worked so hard to obtain. Leanna's abduction is the turning point in Ross's life. He soon realizes that MacKinnon will ruin this brave, spirited young woman-and when she pleads with him for help, Ross must make a decision. How far will he take his loyalty to a man who doesn't deserve it? AWOKEN is the dramatic second installment in The Sisters of Kilbride series set in 14th Century Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Awoken

Travel back in time to Dark Ages Isle of Skye and meet Galan, Tarl, and Donnel. Three warrior brothers, three strong women--and three unforgettable love stories. BLOOD FEUD A forced marriage ... and a passion that could forge peace or start a war. ​ Tea, the daughter of a Pictish chieftain, prepares to wed her enemy. To forge peace, Tea's brother has promised her to the leader of a neighboring tribe that killed their parents. But Galan, her new husband is not at all what she expects. BARBARIAN SLAVE He takes her as his warprize--but she enslaves his soul. Pict and Roman culture collide. When Tarl mac Muin takes Lucrezia, a Roman noblewoman, as his slave during an attack on Hadrian's Wall, he sets off a chain of events that neither of them could have foreseen. BATTLE EAGLE Bitterness has made him cruel--only she can save him. Eithni believes herself too damaged to ever find love, and Donnel vows he will never love again. Can they find their way out of the darkness together? -- Follow the lives and loves of three warrior brothers: Galan, Tarl, and Donnel in THE WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series. Fans of well-researched and immersive Historical Fiction and Scottish Historical Romance, and those who enjoy Kathryn Le Veque, and Donna Fletcher's Pict King novels, will love this series set in Dark Ages Scotland. Click 'buy now' to start reading THE WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE today! -------- Can't get enough of Dark Ages Romance? DARK AGES BRITAIN THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES Prequel novella: Night Shadows Book #1: Dark Under the Cover of Night Book #2: Nightfall till Daybreak Book #3: The Deepening Night THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA Book #1: The Breaking Dawn Book #2: Darkest before Dawn Book #3: Dawn of Wolves THE KINGDOM OF NORTHUMBRIA Book #1: The Whispering Wind Book #2: Wind Song Book #3: Lord of the North Wind (to be released in 2018) Get Jayne's FREE Starter Library and read the prequel novella and Books #1 and #2 to her first series, THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up

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