New Releases by Karen Ranney

»Das Zwielicht verlieh ihrer Schönheit einen ganz besonderen Reiz, die Schatten hüllten sie ein wie eine zarte Decke. Es war, als gehörte sie hierher, als wäre sie ein Geist, der heimgekehrt war ...« Schottland 1782: Hamish MacRae kehrt als gebrochener Mann nach Hause zurück. Auf der Überfahrt hat er seine gesamte Mannschaft verloren, und es ist ihm nicht gelungen, auch nur einen einzigen seiner Männer zu retten. Der einst so stolze Lord ist entschlossen, sich für immer von der Welt zurückzuziehen. Heilerin Mary wird zu ihm gesandt, um seine verwundete Seele zu retten. Sie ist von betörender Schönheit, und ihre Heiltränke sollen Wunder wirken. Wird es ihr gelingen, Hamish wieder ins Leben zurückzuholen? Alle Bände der Highland-Saga: Teil 1: Die Rose der Highlands Teil 2: Stern der Highlands Teil 3: Gebieter meines Herzens Teil 4: Geliebter Lord Teil 5: Ruf der Sehnsucht

In The Lass Wore Black, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney offers up a new tale of desire and romance in the Scottish Highlands. After a near-death experience at the hands of her lover in London, a physically and emotionally damaged Catriona Cameron flees to Edinburgh to heal. It’s up to Dr. Mark Thorburn, disguised as a footman, to capture her heart and make her whole again. Fans of Mary Balogh won’t be able to resist this tale from Karen Ranney, the Queen of the Scottish historical romance. Deeply emotional and satisfying, The Lass Wore Black is a suspenseful tale mixed with adventure, passion, and compelling characters you will fall in love with

A woman fleeing from a violent past soon discovers that there is nothing so dangerous--or tempting--as a Scotsman in love.

“Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair.” —Stephanie Laurens “Ranney is a rich, rare find!” —Judith Ivory A Scandalous Scot is a scandalously entertaining tale of love and passion in the Scottish highlands from the queen of the Scottish historical romance novel, Karen Ranney. New York Times bestseller Ranney tells the tantalizing story of a handsome, haunted Scotsman returning in disgrace to his castle in Scotland after scandal ruined his reputation…only to court further damage to his name by falling in love with his maid, a feisty and outspoken beauty who hides some very shocking secrets of her own. Fans of Karen Hawkins and other bestselling historical romance writers who make the breathtaking highlands their preferred milieu will be swept away by this Scandalous Scot and his romantic trials, tribulations, and triumphs.

All her life, Margaret Whitby has tried to be proper, but when Douglas Tabarn suggests a wager, she is powerless to refuse. If passion and pleasure are the prizes, who will win?

Jeanne du Marchand avait été ravie de découvrir qu''elle était enceinte de son amant écossais. Douglas MacRae ne lui avait-il pas promis de l''épouser ? Mais le menteur a disparu et la jeune fille, brisée par la mort de son enfant, a été cloîtrée dans un couvent. Des années plus tard, fuyant la Révolution française, Jeanne retrouve par hasard Douglas à Edimbourg. Il est toujours aussi beau et il est puissant, alors que de fière aristocrate elle est devenue une simple domestique. Aussi, lorsque Douglas lui propose de devenir la gouvernante de sa fille, elle accepte, sans savoir qu''il s''agit d''un piège et que Douglas cherche juste à exercer la vengeance qu''il rumine depuis bientôt dix ans.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Ranney tells the story of two people, each lonely and trapped in a suffocating role. Richard Strathmore, Duke of Lancaster, was the darling of the paparazzi, especially on the anniversary of his wife''s death. With his children, Richard escaped to an isolated island off the Texas coast to find some peace from the incessant scrutiny. Maggie Carlisle was tired of being cosseted because of her new blindness. She knew that if she didn''t break free, she''d never be independent again. She tested her resolve by going to Gull Island, to a cottage owned by her aunt, only to discover that the British had landed.Richard and Maggie each found in the other a way to be a different person for awhile. Attraction, however, had to be put aside for duty, and then survival, as Richard was suddenly the target of an unlikely Scottish radical willing to trade Scottish independence for a British duke. Stretching from Texas, to England, to Scotland, The Eyes of Love is the story of a love that shouldn''t have been, and a terror that was only too real.

When Robert Hanover died at the hands of his mistress everyone grieved, but no one worried.Jack Mercer, a former Texas Ranger turned private investigator, wasn''t satisfied that the woman charged with the crime was the murderer. The case brought him up against the past. Not only Hanover''s, but his own, as he was forced to consider a variety of suspects, one of them the woman he hadn''t seen for nine years. A woman who still fascinated him, despite his suspicions. The last person Hope Smith expected to see was Jack Mercer, especially since she still felt guilty about their relationship. Plus, he brought murder into her life and her quiet subdivision. Yet her attraction to him was still as strong as before even as she asked herself: was one of her friends a murderer?

A mysterious Highlander comes to the rescue of a desperate woman with psychic gifts in the New York Times–bestselling author’s historical Scottish romance. Though she possesses remarkable talents and astonishing insight, Veronica MacLeod knows nothing about the man who appears from nowhere to prevent her from committing the most foolish act of her life. Recently named Lord Fairfax of Doncaster Hall, the breathtaking, secretive stranger agrees to perform the one act of kindness that can rescue the Scottish beauty from scandal and disgrace—by taking Veronica as his bride. Journeying with Montgomery Fairfax to his magnificent estate in the Highlands, Veronica knows deep in her heart that this is a man she can truly love—a noble soul, a caring and passionate lover whose touch awakens feelings she’s never before known. Yet there are ghosts in Montgomery’s shuttered past that haunt him still. Unless Veronica can somehow unlock the enigma that is her new husband, their powerful passion could be undone by the sins and sorrows of yesterday.

As she recuperates from the accident that changed her life, Jennifer Roberts is visited by murder.Except that no one believes it''s murder. Not Talbot, the cop who''s her nemesis. Nor her husband, whose actions lead Jennifer to think that she has a problem there, too.She''s determined to convince others that what she suspects is true; her only help, an eclectic group of amateur sleuths who play at murder.

Un historiador amateur que utiliza su afici&ón como excusa para ganarse los favores de una damisela con mucho car&ácter, un conde a punto de contraer matrimonio que se vuelve loco de pasi&ón ante su recientemente hallado amor de juventud, dos almas gemelas que parten en una aventura en busca de sus hermanos y un escoc&és que se casar&á enga&ñado con la mujer de sus sue&ños son las historias que conforman esta peculiar iniciativa a cuatro voces, algunas de entre las m&ás importantes y reconocidas del panorama rom&ántico. Protagonizada por unas hero&ínas inolvidables, Cuatro novias conjuga las leyendas y belleza salvaje de las Tierras Altas con cuatro idilios de alto voltaje. Sin duda, un placer ineludible para las lectoras amantes de Escocia y del romance en estado puro.

“Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair.” —Stephanie Laurens “Ranney is a rich, rare find.” —Judith Ivory New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Ranney returns to the Highlands with A Highland Duchess—the second book in her lush Scottish historical romance series which began with Sold to a Laird. The story of a duchess taken captive briefly—just long enough to fall in love—by a lusty Scotsman, A Highland Duchess is a wildly romantic, deeply emotional tale. Romance readers adore Scotland-set love stories…and Karen Ranney’s are a cut above all the rest!

In Sold to a Laird, the latest passionate Scottish love story from author Karen Ranney, a stubborn beauty sold into marriage by her father is determined to resist the charms of her new husband, a complete stranger. But Douglas Eston and and Lady Sarah Baines won’t be strangers for long . . .

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.

Beatrice can handle a troubled young duke -- but the boy''s dangerously appealing cousin Devlen is another matter entirely . . .

Abandoned by a rogue Betrothed to an earl she had never met, Charlotte Haversham arrived at Balfurin, hoping to find love at the legendary Scottish castle. Instead she found decaying towers and no husband among the ruins. So Charlotte worked a miracle, transforming the rotting fortress into a prestigious girls'' school. And now, five years later, her life is filled with purpose—until . . . Seduced by a stranger A man storms Charlotte''s castle—and he is not the reprehensible Earl of Marne, the one who stole her dowry and dignity, but rather the absent lord''s handsome, worldly cousin Dixon MacKinnon. Mesmerized by the fiery Charlotte, Dixon is reluctant to correct her mistake. And though she''s determined not to play the fool again, Charlotte finds herself strangely thrilled by the scoundrel''s amorous attentions. But a dangerous intrigue has drawn Dixon to Balfurin. And if his ruse is prematurely revealed, a passionate, blossoming love affair could crumble into ruin.

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

A man in the shadows Some say he is dangerous. Others say he is mad. None of them knows the truth about Marshall Ross, the Devil of Ambrose. He shuns proper society, sworn to let no one discover his terrible secret. Including the beautiful woman he has chosen to be his wife. A fallen woman Only desperation could bring Davina McLaren to the legendary Edinburgh castle to become the bride of a man she has never met. Plagued by scandal, left with no choices, she has made her bargain with the devil. And now she must share his bed. A fire unlike any they''ve ever known From the moment they meet, Davina and Marshall are rocked by an unexpected desire that leaves them only yearning for more. But the pleasures of the marriage bed cannot protect them from the sins of the past. With an enemy of Marshall''s drawing ever closer and everything they now cherish most at stake, he and Davina must fight to protect the passion they cannot deny.

“Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair.” —Stephanie Laurens A beloved classic from New York Times bestseller Karen Ranney—one of the true superstars of Scottish historical romance fiction—My True Love unites the beautiful daughter of a Scottish laird with her dangerous predestined lover, the magnificent warrior who for years has been haunting her dreams.

“A rich tapestry of love...embroidered with golden threads of sensuality.” —Stephanie Laurens A classic love story from Karen Ranney, one of the true legends of historical romance, My Beloved tells the poignant, sensuous story of the fabled Langlinais Bride, who has not seen her husband since their wedding day, twelve years earlier. Judith Ivory calls Ranney, “A rich, rare find.” And with My Beloved, the beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author enchants with the story of a truly unforgettable reunion—as an errant bridegroom, forced by perilous circumstance to return to his untouched, abandoned wife, finds himself bewitched by the innocent angel he wed but never intended to love.

The triumphant return of a much-beloved Karen Ranney classic, Upon a Wicked Time is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author at her steamy and sensuous best. A wildly romantic, deeply emotional tale of a Regency bride’s determined efforts to turn her marriage of convenience into a passionate love match, Upon a Wicked Time is a bravura display of Ranney’s exceptional talents—a story and an author Mary Balogh fans are sure to enjoy.

Running from their pasts Margaret Dalrousie was once willing to sacrifice all for her calling. The talented artist would let no man interfere with her gift. But now, living in a small Scottish cottage on the estate of Glengarrow, she has not painted a portrait in ages. For not even the calming haven in the remote woods can erase the memories that darken Margaret''s days and nights. And now, with the return of the Earl of Linnet to his ancestral home, her hopes of peace have disappeared. From the first moment he encountered Margaret on his land, the Earl of Linnet was nothing but annoyed. The grieving nobleman has his own secrets that have lured him to the solitude of the Highlands, and his own reasons for wanting to be alone. Yet he is intrigued by his hauntingly beautiful neighbor. Could she be the spark that will draw him out of bittersweet sorrow—the woman who could transform him from a Scotsman in sadness to a Scotsman in love?

“An emotional and romantic tale of the darker side of human nature” from the New York Times–bestselling author of My Highland Rogue (Fresh Fiction). Haunted by the mysterious death of his two brothers, Grant Roberson, 10th Earl of Straithern, fears for his life. Determined to produce an heir before it’s too late, Grant has promised to wed a woman he has never met. But instead of being enticed by his bride-to-be, Grant can’t fight his attraction to understated beauty and wit of her paid companion. Gillian Cameron long ago learned the danger of falling in love. Now, as the companion to a spoiled bluestocking, she has learned to keep a firm hold on her emotions. But, from the moment she meets him, she is powerless to resist the alluring and handsome earl. Fighting their attraction, Gillian and Grant must band together to stop an unknown enemy from striking. Will the threat of danger be enough to make them realize their true feelings? Praise for Karen Ranney “Karen Ranney writes with power, passion, and dramatic flair.” —Stephanie Laurens, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “A writer of rare intelligence and sensitivity.” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author

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