Rexanne Becnel (26 page)
Authors: The Heartbreaker
Since her entry into society three years ago, Olivia Byrde has kept detailed notes on every eligible man with whom she’s ever sipped a cup of tea or twirled across the dance floor. Some of her diary entries have resulted in successful matches for her friends, hut she’s never found any man she considered remotely suitable for herself. But once Lord Neville Hawke comes into her life, the other men in her book look positively perfect. Neville’s a notorious scoundrel who!mows how to seduce a woman with only his taunting eyes and challenging words. The kind of man to whom a well-bred lady like Olivia is quite definitely immune. Until he kisses her. And in that kiss he lets her know she is his salvation. With each caress he dares her to stop looking in her hook and start listening to her heart. For two very stubborn souls have just found their perfect match…
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The Bride of Rosecliffe
Randulf (Rand) Fitz Hugh, a loyal warrior and favorite of Henry I, is sent to Wales to colonize for his King. When he meets an English-speaking Welsh beauty, Josselyn ap Carreg Du, he hires her to teach him Welsh. The attraction between them is undeniable. But can love overcome the bitter enmity between their two worlds?
The Knight of Rosecliffe
Young Jasper Fitz Hugh is to guard his brother Rand’s family in the half-built Rosecliffe Castle. Attempting to keep rebels at bay, Jasper doesn’t expect his fiercest enemy to be a beautiful woman—or one who saved his life when they were children. Now the two are torn between their growing desire for one another and the many forces that could keep them apart forever.
The Mistress of Rosecliffe
Rogue Welsh knight Rhys ap Owain arrives at Rosecliffe Castle to reclaim his birthright and take vengeance on his hated enemy. Rhys plans to seize Rosecliffe and his enemy’s daughter. He has everything planned for his siege—yet he is unprepared for the desire his beautiful hostage will ignite in him…
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The Bridemaker
The Troublemaker
The Matchmaker
The Mistress of Rosecliffe
The Knight of Rosecliffe
The Bride of Rosecliffe
Dangerous to Love
The Maiden Bride
Heart of the Storm
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