N. Gemini Sasson

In 1290, Scotland is without a king. Two families - the Bruces and the Balliols - vie for the throne.Robert the Bruce is in love with Elizabeth de Burgh, daughter of an adherent to the ruthless Longshanks, King of England. In order to marry her and not give up his chances of someday becoming King of Scots, Robert must give up his rebel ways and bide his time as Lonshanks' vassal. But Prince Edward, Longshanks' heir, doesn't trust the opportunistic Scot and vows to one day destroy him.While quietly plotting his rebellion, Robert is betrayed by one of his own and must flee Longshanks' vengeance. Aided by the unlikely brilliance of the soft-spoken, young nobleman, James Douglas, Robert battles for the throne he was born to inherit.Victory, though, is never certain and Robert soon learns that keeping his crown may mean giving up that which he loves most - his beloved Elizabeth.

The Crown in the Heather

Honeymooning in Scotland, a sudden accident tears college professor Ross Sinclair away from his sweetheart. Thrown back in time to 14th century Scotland, Ross finds himself trapped in a world he barely knows--but knows does not end well. Navigating Scottish and English politics, Ross must keep himself alive, swear his fealty to a wife he barely knows, and find a way back to the 21st century and the love of his life.

In the Time of Kings

"Echo's life hasn't been easy so far. Mistreated by one owner after another, he'd rather just learn to get by on his own. Still, he longs for his 'forever home'. Not until he meets young Hannah McHugh does he learn to trust again. Hannah not only understands him -- she hears him. Before the accident, Hannah already knew she was different from other kids. Now, animals are speaking to her -- and no one believes her. Even her own father, Hunter, tells her she should keep it to herself. Then, the reclusive Heck Menendez moves in next door. When Hannah and Echo disappear, rumors run wild about old Heck. Hunter wants to trust his gut, but time is ticking away."--Page 4 of cover.

Say That Again

"In the dawn of a kingdom, loyalties and lies collide. The truth will change England and Scotland forever. In the triumphant aftermath of Bannockburn, Robert the Bruce faces unfamiliar battles. His wife Elizabeth, held captive in England for eight long years, has finally returned home to Scotland. With his marriage in ruin and hopes for an heir quickly fading, Robert vows to fulfill an oath from long agoa "one which will not only bind his daughter to a man she does not love, but challenge the honor of his most trusted knight, James Douglas. While Ireland falls to the Scots, King Edward II of England must contend with quarrelsome barons. Hugh Despenser is the one man who can give him both the loyalty and love he so desperately craves. War with France looms and Edward's only chance at peace rests with his queen, Isabellaa "a woman who has every reason to seek her own revenge. Tormented by his past, James returns to a solitary, ruthless life of raiding into the north of England. When a bewitching spy promises him the ultimate victory, James must weigh whether to unveil the truth and risk losing her lovea "or guard his secrets and forever preserve Robert's faith in him."--

The Honor Due a King

One day. One battle. Bannockburn, 1314. The rise of Robert the Bruce. The vengefulness of James Douglas. And the ruin of Edward II. Robert the Bruce has known nothing but hardship since seizing Scotland's crown. Parted from his wife and daughter and forced to flee through the Highland wilderness, he struggles to unite a kingdom divided by centuries old blood feuds. The price, however, must be paid in lives and honor. Falling to temptation, Robert's only means of redemption and to one day win his wife Elizabeth back is to forgive those who have wronged him. One by one, Robert must win back Scotland's clans and castles. The one man who can help him purge the land of English tyranny is the cunning young nobleman, James 'the Black' Douglas, who seeks vengeance on those who took both his inheritance and his father's life. With the death of Longshanks, Edward II ascends to the throne of England. His first act as king is to recall the banished Piers Gaveston. Too soon, Edward learns that he cannot protect the one he loves most and still preserve his own life and crown. To those who demand the ultimate sacrifice, he must relinquish all power. To have his revenge, he must do what his father never believed him capable of defeat Robert the Bruce on the field of battle."

Worth Dying for

There's a serial killer in the neighborhood, and Sam is being stalked. When she turns to her former boyfriend, Clint Chastain, an innocent encounter turns into a case of extortion, putting everything on the line-her career, her love life, and her own survival. Three months ago, sweet little Miley Harper was found suffocated by her own pillow. When reclusive neighbor Grace Hazelton turns up dead from carbon monoxide poisoning, Sam McNamee suspects a serial killer is at large in her neighborhood.Then Sam starts getting fan mail from a reader that quickly turns threatening. Someone has figured out her secret identity. The only way to find out who is to infiltrate the ranks of the local book club.When Sam gets the chance of a lifetime and needs a dog sitter for Bump, her former fling Clint Chastain volunteers. If things with Clint were complicated before they broke up, they're doubly so now-his ex-wife has baby plans, and he's the most likely baby daddy.Then Bump disappears. And Sam is apparently next on the killer's list. This time, though, if she's going to survive, she'll have to save herself.

A Sam and Bump Misadventure

Threats and Threads

The story of Queen Isabella, who sought revenge on her husband Edward II, and her lover Sir Roger Mortimer, who masterminded the invasion that accomplished it. The marriage of Isabella of France and Edward II of England in 1308 is a union meant to secure lasting peace. For years, Isabella is a loyal wife, who repeatedly salvages her husband's kingship, even as she endures his neglect. When she finally speaks out against Edward's favorite, Lord Hugh Despenser, her income, lands and children are taken from her. In an age when women are not supposed to openly defy their husbands, Isabella vows to get her children back and have her revenge on Despenser - no matter what the cost. Imprisoned in the Tower of London for leading a rebellion against King Edward, Mortimer escapes with Isabella's help and finds refuge in the French court. But when Isabella arrives in Paris to negotiate a peace treaty, it is a temptation the ambitious Mortimer cannot resist.

N. Gemini Sasson

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