Táto autorka skúma silu jednotlivca a veľkosť ľudského ducha, pričom sa často zameriava na postavy, ktoré prekonávajú životné výzvy a nakoniec víťazia. Jej diela, ktoré zahŕňajú historickú romantiku, súčasný romantický thriller aj detektívku, odhaľujú optimizmus tvárou v tvár nepriazni osudu. Svojím písaním oslavuje odolnosť a schopnosť nachádzať pozitíva aj v najťažších situáciách.
Montgomerymu Fairfaxovi z rodiny jižanských plantážníků, který přijíždí převzít titul a panství po skotském dědečkovi, se v jednom londýnském klubu podaří zachránit mladou dámu Veroniku McLeodovou před zneuctěním. Poté, co je nucen si ji vzít za ženu, odjíždí oba do Skotska, kde se kvůli vzájemnému nedorozumění dostávají do vážných nebezpečí. Podaří se jim přemoct vzájemnou nedůvěru a důvěřovat vzájemné náklonností?
Jedná se o známý příběh o Popelce zasazený do Skotska 19. století. Znechucený hrabě Morgan MacCraig, který se právě rozvedl se svou nevěrnou ženou, se vrací na skotské panství, kde se náhodou seznámí se služebnou Jean MacDonaldovou, jež se skrývá na hradě před svou minulostí. Na cestě ke společnému štěstí stojí mnoho nástrah a překážek, které je téměř nemožné překonat.
A land of legend and wild beauty - of clans, lairds, honour, and passion - Scotland forever stirs the soul of romance. Now, in one incomparable volume, four of Avon Romance′s bestselling authors present stirring tales of hearts won and weddings to be, featuring a quartet of unforgettable heroines about to discover the rapture of love in a world as untamed as the men they will one day marry
The story explores the tension between duty and ambition as Lady Sarah Baines is forced into marriage with Douglas Eston, whose aspirations for wealth and invention clash with her devotion to her family and home. Faced with her father's ultimatum regarding her mother's health, Lady Sarah must navigate her new life and the sacrifices it entails, highlighting themes of familial loyalty and the struggles of personal desires against societal expectations.
The story revolves around Ian McNair, who sees beyond the icy exterior of the Duchess of Herridge, known as the "Ice Queen." Contrary to her reputation, Emma is sensual and passionate, igniting feelings in Ian that he has never experienced before. The tension arises from their complicated relationship, as she is not just a coveted lady but also his captive, complicating his desire for her to be his wife.
A reclusive laird finds healing and passion with a bewitching visitor in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Scottish historical romance. After escaping torturous captivity abroad, Hamish MacRae returned to his Highland castle a changed man. Now he wants only to be left alone. But an unwanted visitor at his gate is determined to defy his wishes. Mary Gilly is a healer, and a beauty beyond compare. But it will take more than her graceful manner and miraculous potions to soothe Hamish’s wounded spirit. As Mary slowly melting Hamish’s frozen heart, she awakens a burning need to keep her with him—forever. Never before has Mary felt such an attraction to a man! Mysterious, strong, and commanding, he is so handsome it makes Mary tremble with wanting him. But shadowy forces are coming closer, and cruel rumors abound. It will take a pure and powerful love to divine the truth—and promise a future neither had dreamed possible.
Engaged to a man she could never love, a woman faces temptation from New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney’s The Irresistible MacRae. To avoid a scandal that would devastate her family, Riona McKinsey has agreed to marry the wrong man—though the one she yearns for is James MacRae. Had she not been maneuvered into a compromising position by a man of Edinburgh—who covets her family’s wealth more than Riona’s love—the dutiful Highland miss could have followed her heart into MacRae’s strong and loving arms. But alas, it is not to be. A man of the wild, tempest-tossed ocean, James MacRae never dreamed he’d find his greatest temptation on land. Yet from the instant the dashing adventurer first gazed deeply into Riona’s haunting gray eyes, he knew there was no lass in all of Scotland he’d ever want more. The matchless lady is betrothed to another—and unwilling to break off her engagement or share the reason why she will marry her intended. But how can MacRae ignore the passion that burns like fire inside, drawing him relentlessly toward a love that could ruin them both? “Power, passion, and dramatic flair.” —New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens The Highland Lords One Man’s Love When the Laird Returns The Irresistable MacRae To Love a Scottish Lord So In Love
A nobleman seeking his Highlands birthright is surprised to meet his bride in New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney’s When the Laird Returns. “Through scrupulous historical detail and fluid prose, Ranney brings eighteenth-century Scotland to life in a vivid story that engages the reader from start to finish.” —Publishers Weekly Alisdair McRae is descended from Scottish lairds and the rightful inheritor of his family’s expansive estate in the Highlands. But the land now lies in the hands of Magnus Drummond, a nobleman who demands a high price for Alisdair to reclaim it—a vast sum of money, and his daughter’s hand in marriage. Iseabal Drummond has spent her life bound to her father’s malicious whims, and she cannot think her sudden engagement has been arranged out of kindness. Now, she’s expected to trust a stranger who has never set foot in his ancestral home as a husband, surrendering any chance for having her own freedom. While neither Alisdair nor Iseabal wanted a marriage of convenience, it isn’t long before they discover they are kindred spirits. And as their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love, Iseabal’s father threatens to ruin their happily ever after. . . “Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair.” —New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens The Highland Lords One Man’s Love When the Laird Returns The Invisible MacRae To Love a Scottish Lord So In Love
Set in a world of dashing dukes, this novel introduces a captivating new series by bestselling author Karen Ranney. It explores the dynamics between charismatic aristocrats and the strong women who challenge and tame them, blending romance with rich character development and engaging plotlines. Readers can expect a delightful mix of charm, wit, and emotional depth as the story unfolds in a vibrant historical setting.
New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Ranney's captivating series concludes with a tale of opposites whose attraction scorches a trail from the Highlands to the glittering halls of London-and courts scandal at every turn .