Hannah Dustin Howell je autorkou historických romancí, ktorých diela sa často odohrávajú v stredovekom Škótsku. Jej písanie sa vyznačuje pútavým rozprávaním a hlbokým ponorením do minulosti. Howellová majstrovsky oživuje historické obdobia a vytvára príbehy plné vášne a dobrodružstva. Jej schopnosť vtiahnuť čitateľov do iných čias a kultúr je kľúčovou súčasťou jej literárneho odkazu.
Taking readers to the treacherous and tempestuous Highlands of 15th-century Scotland, Howell offers a passionate tale of a feisty beauty determined to uncover the softer side of the iron-willed warrior who has wed her, bed her, and stolen her heart. Reissue.
Lady Jolene Gerard is running out of time-each moment she remains within the walls of Drumwich Castle, she is in jeopardy. Her only chance lays with a prisoner chained to the dungeon walls, a Scotsman who, in return for freedom, helps Jolene and her young nephew escape her cousin's deadly snare. Pursued by murderous villains, Jolene is prepared to fight for her life. But in the arms of rugged Sigimor Cameron, she soon surrenders her heart . . . He was too late to save the Englishman to whom he owed a blood debt, but not the man's lovely sister. Stunned by his desire for the spirited English lass, Sigimor presses them on to safety, his enemies in dogged pursuit. And while sweet desire speaks a thousand words, the secret they long to share remains locked in a battle of stubborn pride. But when saving Jolene from his enemy leaves Sigimor no choice but to make her his wife, a bargain born of passion can only be sealed by the kiss of true love . . . Hannah Howell's first book was published in 1988, and she has since published dozens of captivating romance novels, sometimes under the pseudonym Anna Jennet. She is widely admired for her breathtaking Scottish and English historical romance novels, such as the recent Highland Conqueror. Her website is www.hannahhowell.com.
New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell captures the breathless danger and desire of the Highlands in this exciting tale of a fierce Scotsman who lays siege to the heart of a proud English beauty . . . Lady Jolene Gerard is running out of time—each moment she remains within the walls of Drumwich Castle she is in jeopardy. Her only chance lies with a prisoner chained to the dungeon walls, a Scotsman who, in return for freedom, helps Jolene and her young nephew escape her cousin’s deadly snare. Pursued by murderous villains, Jolene is prepared to fight for her life. But in the arms of rugged Sigimor Cameron, she soon surrenders her heart . . . He was too late to save the Englishman to whom he owned a blood debt, but not the man’s lovely sister. Stunned by his desire for the spirited English lass, Sigimor presses them on to safety, his enemies in dogged pursuit. And while sweet desire speaks a thousand words, the secret they long to share remains locked in a battle of stubborn pride. But when saving Jolene from his enemy leaves Sigimor no choice but to make her his wife, a bargain born of passion can only by sealed by the kiss of true love . . . Praise for Hannah Howell and Her Highland Novels “Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell.” —Publishers Weekly “Expert storyteller Howell pens another Highland winner.” —RT Book Reviews
Kurz vor ihrer Hochzeit wird die schöne, furchtlose Ailis vom feindlichen Clan der MacDubh entführt. Zwischen deren Anführer, dem attraktiven Alexander MacDubh, und Ailis entbrennt eine heftige Leidenschaft. Doch ihre Liebe ist vielen Gefahren ausgesetzt.
Includes excerpt from author's If he's daring.
V Londýně se šušká, že členové rodiny Wherlockových jsou nadáni nevysvětlitelnými schopnostmi. Lord Ashton Radmoor tomu však nevěří – dokud v pokoji ve veřejném domě nenajde neznámou nevinnou krásku omámenou léky. Tajemná žena je Penelopa Wherlocková a oplývá darem jasnozřivosti, který ji zavede do nebezpečného světa falše a zrady. Ashton ví, že by měl na Penelopu zapomenout, přesto je stále hlouběji vtahován do víru jejího života a odhodlaný ochránit ji. Penelopa však není obyčejná žena a nikdy nepotkala muže natolik silného, aby bojoval s jejími neobvyklými schopnostmi.
Return to medieval Scotland in New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell’s beloved and long-running series featuring the proud, unforgettable men and women of the Murray clan… In print for the first time in over a decade! An embattled knight meets his fate in a young beauty fleeing for her life . . . Eric Murray was the youngest of his brothers, determined to gain his rightful inheritance after thirteen years of bitter dispute with his father’s family. Starting out alone to confront his tight-fisted kinsmen, he encountered a beauty set upon by thieves. When she begged for Eric’s protection for herself and her infant nephew, Eric promised to deliver them to safety. Bethia Drummond’s only hope for escaping the ruthless kin who planned to kill her and her orphaned nephew, and claim their inheritance, was Eric Murray. Then Bethia learned that Eric, too, was seeking land and coin from his own people—her family’s closest allies. How could she love a man she might one day be forced to stand against? And yet she could not ignore what her troubled heart knew—that this proud knight had more than inspired her deepest passions . . . he had become her very destiny . . .
Pestrý, podmanivý a líbivý příběh s prvky kolonizace amerického území je i vášnivým příběhem lásky a dobrodružství v druhé polovině 19. století. Malá Antonie uslyší výstřely a přiběhne do rodného domku, kde spatří mrtvé rodiče. Ve dveřích se objeví hledaný bandita Juan Ramirez, který však nemá její rodiče na svědomí. Je dojatý krutým zvratem v osudu nešťastné holčičky, přijme ji za vlastní a vychová z ní zdatnou pistolnici. Ve svých třinácti letech se Antonie setká s mladým Royalem, majitelem ranče, který ji na přání Juana jednou políbí. Mladí lidé se znovu setkají za sedm let za dramatických okolností. Antonie zachrání Royalova bratra a sestru před jistou smrtí. Navíc svému adoptivnímu otci Juanovi slíbila, že splatí jeho dluh Royalově rodině a pomůže mu udržet ohrožený ranč. Splatí i svůj vlastní dluh tím, že ohromeného Royala políbí před zraky všech sousedů pozvaných na oslavu do jeho domu. Tento polibek roznítí v mladých lidech vášeň a lásku. Ve hře je ovšem hezká sousedka Marilyn, která má na Royala políčeno už dlouho a čeká, že se s ní mladý rančer ožení. Které z mladých žen dá Royal přednost?
The vivid scar that spans Sir Iain MacLagan's cheek is a daily reminder of the wife he lost-and of the enemy that still stalks him. Commanded by Scotland's king to remarry in order to unite two powerful border clans, lain reluctantly weds Islaen MacRoth, a woman whose delicate appearance belies a playful, seductive nature that proves dangerously attractive to a man who has vowed never to jeopardize his heart, or his loved ones, again . . . Raised with eleven boisterous brothers, Islaen has little time for foolish romantic notions. Even so, she hoped for more than a forced marriage to a man who shares her bed, but not her life. Step by step, Islaen sets out to wear down Iain's defenses. Hannah Howell's first book was published in 1988, and she has since published dozens of captivating romance novels, sometimes under the pseudonym Anna Jennet. She is widely admired for her breathtaking Scottish and English historical romance novels, such as the recent Highland Conqueror. Her website is www.hannahhowell.com.