March Madness Series

'TWAS NO LAUGHING MATTER When fleeing an odious arranged match, the Lady Elizabeth Hayward found herself under the protection of famed court jester Richard Tarleton. But even disguised as the fool's boy apprentice, there was no hiding the fact that she'd fallen hopelessly in love! Though Tarleton's ready wit had won him royal favour, his tongue was tied in the presence of the sweet–voiced Elizabeth at least about things that truly mattered. For how could he offer the queen's own goddaughter a gift so lowly as his own foolish heart? MAGGIE AWARD WINNER March Madness Don't miss these talented newcomers to the field of historical romance!

The Ice Princess And The Dashing Marquis Ignorant of her childhood marriage, Olivia Wentworth was uncertain she could ever put her troubled past behind her, though the Marquis of Traverston seemed determined to convince her otherwise. John Marston, the fourth Marquis of Traverston, was finally ready to claim his bride. Yet he too must put the past to rest if he is ever to win the trust and love of the coldly beautiful woman that Olivia has become.

No Stranger To Scandal Lady Elizabeth Marleigh found protection from the hangman's noose in an outrageous disguise and the compelling embrace of Neil Bronwyn, Earl of Havington. Now she was safe from everything but her wayward heart. No Prisoner To Passion The Earl of Havington vowed to rein in whatever feelings the notorious Elizabeth Marleigh aroused within him. Yet fate decreed otherwise, making the woman who could destroy his well–ordered life the only one who made life worth living!

Nameless, Homeless and Betrayed Lily was determined to discover her true heritage, though little did she realize her search would lure her into the Dragon's lair, where the near–infamous Ian ap Dafydd awaited her with a passion as wild as his warrior name. He was the Dragon, as famed for his fierceness in battle as for his hardness of heart. Yet Ian felt his soul transformed when he met the enigmatic gaze of the mysterious Lily, a woman with a questionable past and an even more dangerous future.

Love Had No Place In The Life Of Roen De Galiard, Knight Of Normandy For the past had taught him well the perfidy of women, and the beauteous Lady Lenora was likely no different. But now duty called for him to ferret out a traitor by surrendering his very heart and soul! Fate had bound the free–spirited Lenora in marriage to Sir Roen, and though the valorous knight believed not in love, he had stormed the walls of her resistance and set her passion free! March Madness Don't miss these talented newcomers to the field of historical romance!

Last Chance At Love The lonely bearer of a shameful secret, Libby Hodges needed to make a new start in Montana Territory as Jacob Stone's mail–order bride and mother to his little girl. Hoping to meet a loving husband, she found instead a man shattered by loss and wary of affection. Libby could read in his gentle gray eyes a desperate plea for the tenderness they both craved. But how could she claim the heart of a man who'd vowed never to give it away again, or tell her prospective groom that she carried another man's child?

The War Within Is Always Hardest Won, Lucien de Montregnier knew, for he daily battled demons from his past. Still, his fighting prowess had won him an unexpected boon: Lady Alayna of Avenford, a hellcat with a heart who alone could save him from his greatest enemy himself! Widowed before she was truly a wife, Alayna of Avenford now found herself claimed as a war prize by Lucien de Montregnier, a warrior as well known for his fierce nature as he was for his skill in battle. She despised him, of course. But why, then, did his merest glance ignite her very soul?

He'd Set His Sights On Vengeance, But Was Blindsided By Love Or lust. Or something mighty powerful. Whatever it was, Gabriel Hart felt pulled toward Trina McCabe, a feisty miss with the prettiest pout in the West. But he'd be damned if he'd let her sass and charms sidetrack him from getting his just revenge! A man with a mission, a man with a past, Gabriel Hart made Trina McCabe's pulse pound in echo to their train's thundering roar. Now, if only the former lawman could see how much he needed her, they'd be on board the Paradise Express!

MARCH MADNESS DEBUT AUTHOR PREGNANT WITH HIS CHILD When Rachel Sinclair met former agent Cullen Logan, she was all too aware of his dark past. Soon, though, she was falling in love with him, reputation or no reputation. But Cullen wasn't so easy to convince, even once she announced she was pregnant with his child. DADDY WITH A PAST Cullen knew that being with him was probably the most dangerous choice Rachel could make. He also knew that the only honourable thing to do was marry her. But being around Rachel made Cullen all too aware that the only thing more dangerous than his past was the danger she posed to his heart.

MARCH MADNESS DEBUT AUTHOR THE AGENT WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD . Duty had compelled undercover agent Jason Stateler to rescue the beautiful woman who'd been captured by truck hijackers. But now his cover was blown, henchmen were in hot pursuit, and Lane McCullough the not–so–helpless female detective he'd rescued was the only person he could trust. Being holed up in a remote cabin with Lane, however, was pushing him to the limit. She'd melted the ice around his heart and made him believe in love again. But could he make her see past the burned–out agent to the loving man behind the badge?

MARCH MADNESS DEBUT AUTHOR IT TAKES TWO TO TANGLE . And sexy sheriff Toby Haskell wasn't ready to lose himself in Corinne Maxwell's loving arms again. Just because she'd come back to Aloma, Texas, that didn't mean she had come back to him. Ten long years ago, Corinne had been his high school sweetheart, but she'd left him and their tiny Texas town in the dust. Why had she returned? Why now? His nerves were doing the two–step every time she passed his way, but the steely–eyed lawman vowed to remain strong. If he'd been granted a second chance to rope in his lady love, he was going to play it smart. This time, he was playing for keeps .

MARCH MADNESS DEBUT AUTHOR THE RULEBREAKERS Ex–cop Jake Cavanaugh lived by his own laws now. Never trust seemingly innocent gorgeous blondes. Never get emotionally involved with a woman again. Then along came Samantha Martin. When Jake found her lost and afraid by the side of the road, his old white–knight complex reared its head and his cop instincts took over. Samantha was trouble and she was in trouble. Suddenly Jake was on the run and looking for answers fast. Because Rule Number One was broken and Number Two was getting shaky. And one more night with Same just might leave him with no rules at all .