The twenty-sixth novel in Michael Jecks?s medieval Knights Templar series. 1325: Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend Simon Puttock are in France guarding King Edward?s son on his perilous journey to meet the French king, Charles IV. But they are unaware that King Edward?s wife Isabella is disaffected and plotting her revenge? What first appears a simple diplomatic mission is fast becoming lethally dangerous. Meanwhile, two murders in Paris are causing alarm. Is there a connection between the killings and the shadowy `King? of thieves? Simon and Baldwin know the future of the English crown is at risk. And in order to protect it they must put their own lives in jeopardy.From Publishers WeeklyFans of well-researched historicals will welcome Jecks's 26th Knights Templar mystery (after 2008's The Prophecy of Death). In 1325, England's Edward II prepares to pay homage to the French king, Charles IV, in order to retain two precious territories in France. At the last minute, Edward decides to send his willful and untested teenage son in his place, with orders to Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Baldwin's longtime friend, Simon Puttock, to watch over his son on the journey. In Paris, Queen Isabella, Charles's sister and Edward's wife, is trying to keep the peace, though she bitterly resents her husband's relationship with his intimate adviser, Sir Hugh le Despenser. Meanwhile, the Procureur of Paris, Jean de Poissy, has two murders to investigate—that of a man who was on a mysterious visit to the Louvre palace, and that of a naked woman found near the palace. Frequent scene shifts help move the complex, multilayered plot. (July) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review"Fans of well-researched historicals will welcome Jeck's 26th Knights Templar mystery."  —Publishers Weekly"The whole series belongs in any collection where historicals are popular."  —Library Journal"Memorable characters, steadily absorbing period background . . . a commendable achievement."  —Kirkus Reviews"The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels."  —The Times"Really difficult to put down."  —Historical Novels Review"Each page is densely packed with cuckolding, coarseness, lewdness, lechery, gore galore, but also with nobility. A heady mix."  —North Devon Journal"A gem of historical storytelling."  —Northern Echo"Complicated, well-populated, written with cross-cutting gusto, and accompanied by scholarly extras."  —Ellery Queen

Love and magic are in the air on St. Valentine's Day, so celebrate this most romantic of times with five extraordinarily talented Regency authors, who deliver heartwarming stories that are truly tokens of love. A charming anthology of all-new stories to be savored, shared, and treasured on Valentine's Day and all year through. Original Regency Romances.

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Trick-or-Treat Free ParTay!  For Two Days Only, Oct. 10th - 11th,"A Man of Value" will be FREE! If you like "A Man of Value" you might also like these other FREE books:"The Frenchman's Revenge,"Is anyone as vicious as the mob? Meet the Frenchman. By Taylor Lee.                                                    "Ridiculous,"Identity theft regency style with a sexy, fun kick! By D.L. Carter."Autumn's Flame," A willful pregnant widow forced into the "evil" sheriff's custody. By Denise Domning."Aces Wild," They call him Angel, but every woman he meets sees the devil in his eyes. By Taylor Lee.             "Lady Iona's Rebellion," Regency miss pressured into marriage seeks lessons in rebellion. By Dorothy McFalls.To enter to win a Kindle and $25 worth of Amazon gift cards,simply visit FreePartay.com and sign up for our newsletter!A Man of Value from medieval romance author Anna Markland is the second book in The Montbryce Legacy series--juicy historical fiction at its best.*EXTRASGlossary and Lexicon for all the Montbryce Legacy books &Montbryce Family Tree*Praise for A Man of Value "Late 11th century Europe is the backdrop for this beautiful, well told historic romance. Filled with interesting characters, a solid plot and colorful backgrounds this story reeled me in and kept me turning pages till the end. This is a very well written, well thought out and plotted story. It is Book 2 of the Montbryce Legacy but is a great stand alone book. I will definitely be looking for the next book in the series (as well as the 1st). I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story." Susan-Goodreads Reviewer"Set in the tapestry of ongoing conflict and politics in the year 1087, this sensual, bittersweet love story between Agneta and Sir Caedmon Woolgar is beautifully written." Mimi Barbour, author of His Devious AngelOverviewEverything he'd ever believed about himself had been a lie. Caedmon's discovery of his bastardy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He seeks redemption by going off on the First Crusade. Agneta harbours hatreds of her own over the massacre of her family and the destruction of her home--a crime Caedmon unwittingly participated in. Can love help them overcome hatred and forge a powerful dynasty of their own? A love story that encompasses all kinds of love - romantic, familial and friendship.  More praise for Anna Markland "I am so intrigued by the characters in these stories. I love the strong women who struggle to overcome their own demons, as well as the complicated men who likewise must discover their own self worth. I'm absolutely hooked." English PH -Amazon Reviewer "Anna Markland weaves a fantastic tale of love, passion, raw emotions and inner conflict. The characters become real people and I was transported back to 11th century England, with all their trials and tribulations. Caedmon's experiences and realizations while on the Crusade are both raw and enlightening. The historic detail wound into their love story is simply brilliant! A fantastic read!" Lorrie A.  -Amazon Reviewer If you love well researched historical romance full of adventure and intrigue,you will relish A Man of Value.  If you enjoy the richness of Ken Follett, you'll love Anna Markland's books.Follett with a feminine touch.Looking for more Anna Markland?Conquering Passion - Nothing would stand in his way...not even loveIf Love Dares Enough - He risks everything his family holds dear for the woman he lovesPassion in the Blood - There is one man she is forbidden to loveAbout the AuthorAnna Markland is a Canadian author with a keen interest in genealogy. She writes medieval romance about family honour, ancestry and roots. Her novels are intimate love stories full of passion and adventure. Following a successful career in teaching, Anna transformed her love of writing and history into engaging works of fiction. Prior to becoming a fiction author, she published numerous family histories. One of the things she enjoys most about writing historical romance is the in-depth research required to provide the reader with an authentic medieval experience.

Once Lady Leonie cursed 'the Black Wolf' - handsome Rolfe d'Ambert, the mercenary Lord of Kempston - for his bloody deeds and cruelty to the local peasants. Now she must marry the magnificent blackguard to bring peace to the land. Young, innocent, and possessing a rare and exquisite beauty, Leonie would be a prize for any man - yet Rolfe seeks the match solely for revenge. But her sensuous kiss ignites within him the fiery need to claim her - and an irresistible desire to unite their warring hearts in glorious love. Review "Johanna Lindsey creates fairy tales that come true" -- -- Romantic Times About the Author One of the world's most successful authors of historical romance, every one of Johanna Lindsey's previous novels has been a national bestseller, and several of her titles have reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Ms. Lindsey lives in New England with her family.

Nothing is quite what it seems… Lady Elizabeth Kendall grew up on whimsical tales told by her mother. What if they aren’t stories at all? Visions of a handsome pirate in a mirror create questions about everything she believes. The biggest one: Is time travel possible?A pirate who would be a duke…Jackerson Morgan Carwyn, the Duke of Whitewood hasn’t led the charmed life some believe, and in fact, grew up in the worst parts of London. Except it was a different time and it’s a secret only he knows. Until he meets Elizabeth… She is far more than she appears to be and has information he believed long buried.A battle of wits…Through a chess match they make a bet—the winner claiming all the spoils. As the game comes to an end they are left with a choice. They either decide to be together or destroy any chance they may have at happiness. Will they accept fate’s decision or ignore all the signs that brought them together?

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A woman craves. A man wants. Their collision pitches them into the hot zone. Hot Zone Book 3 Sometimes a woman craves what she shouldn’t want… Marisa Clyde wants nothing to do with the soldier acting as a temporary bouncer in her uncle’s tavern, even though the stoic, six-feet-of-smoldering hunk rescued her during a tour gone bad in Mexico. While those few short moments sent their sexual tension screaming off the charts, a devastating hurt in her past now blocks her willingness to surrender to him. He’ll only be in town a month. If she can just wait it out, he’ll soon be out of her life. Sometimes a man wants more than a woman is willing to share… Jake Sullivan watches Marisa like a hawk, well aware his need to protect is messing with his mind and making him care way more than he should. Priding himself on clinical detachment in the game between man and woman, he figures once he’s slept with her, she’ll be out of his system for good. But that’s before he experiences her at a deeper level—and learns she just might be in danger again. Warning: Beware of sizzling sexual tension and extreme emotional connection between hero and heroine. Sex, when it finally happens, is enough to blister.

A Friend Indeed A Happy Beginning The Road to Cavan Town(Originally published in the Winter Collection) A Christmas Promise(Originally published in the Silver Bells Collection) Dream of a Glorious Season(Originally published in the All Regency Collection) A Lesson in Love(Originally published in the European Collection)

In this sparkling debut, magic and mayhem clash with the British elite... The Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers, one of the most respected organizations throughout all of England, has long been tasked with maintaining magic within His Majesty's lands. But lately, the once proper institute has fallen into disgrace, naming an altogether unsuitable gentleman—a freed slave who doesn't even have a familiar—as their Sorcerer Royal, and allowing England's once profuse stores of magic to slowly bleed dry. At least they haven't stooped so low as to allow women to practice what is obviously a man's profession... At his wit's end, Zacharias Wythe, Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers and eminently proficient magician, ventures to the border of Fairyland to discover why England's magical stocks are drying up. But when his adventure brings him in contact with a most unusual comrade, a woman with immense power and an unfathomable gift,...

At 15, Cathy Quinn is an intelligent misfit living in 1980s Dublin. As the book opens she discovers that her charming older brother Stevie, who's gay, is falling in love with the one boy in school whom she likes. Over her last two years of school, Cathy struggles with her repressed, unhappy family, coming to terms with her powerful attraction to her best friend Jeanette, and leaving Ireland. "The Leaving" is a realistic yet lyrical look at adolescence and first love.Above all, the novel offers a wry, raw look at growing up in the conservative, recession-plagued Dublin of the 1980s, when homosexuality was still taboo, and being different was not tolerated.

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The Secret Mistress.New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh sweeps us back in time to an age of scandal and glittering society--and brings to life an extraordinary family: the daring, passionate Huxtables. Katherine, the youngest sister--and society's most ravishing innocent--is about to turn the tables on the irresistible rakehell sworn to seduce her, body and soul.... In a night of drunken revelry, Jasper Finley, Baron Montford, gambles his reputation as London's most notorious lover on one woman. His challenge? To seduce the exquisite, virtuous Katherine Huxtable within a fortnight. But when his best-laid plans go awry, Jasper devises a wager of his own. For Katherine, already wildly attracted to him, Jasper's offer is irresistible: to make London's most dangerous rake fall in love with her. Then Jasper suddenly ups the ante. Katherine knows she should refuse. But...

Risqu? rakes, passionate lords, and not-so-innocent ladies... Discover the hot side of history with five sensual, seductive Regency tales by Bronwyn Scott! Bundle includes: Pickpocket Countess; Notorious Rake, Innocent Lady; Libertine Lord, Pickpocket Miss; The Viscount Claims His Bride, and a free bonus novella, Grayson Prentiss's Seduction!