New Releases by Samantha James

Seduction is something Fionna Hawkes knows nothing about. So when she encounters a sexy stranger on a moonlit street, her first instinct is to defend herself against her darkly handsome suitor. But letting go of suspicion and allowing herself to fall for Lord Aidan McBride brings even greater danger. In his eyes, she glimpses a powerful passion she longs to fulfill. In his arms, she aches with the secret she longs to unburden. A secret that could cost her her livelihood—and her life. Aidan could never resist a mystery, especially one as mesmerizing as the lovely Miss Hawkes! Drawing her into the shelter of his embrace, he won''t rest until he convinces her to reveal everything. Braving the danger that stalks Fionna at every turn, Aidan is determined to defend her—and just as determined to claim her as his own.

Heather Duval, the Earl of Stonehurst''s orphaned ward, has always known she will never marry. But she is content running the earl''s grand country manor -- until Damien Tremayne hires on as estate manager. Then Heather suddenly fears her world may never be the same. Intense and fiercely passionate, Damien arouses feelings long denied -- with only one kiss! Questions about his brother''s murder have led Damien to this place ... and to Heather. And though desire and destiny seem to bind them, he must battle his dangerous attraction to this beauty. There are shattering secrets to be faced and lies to be untangled. Yet what if the truth destroys her trust in him ... and imperils them both?

In this Medieval Scottish romance, a Highland warrior kidnaps the only daughter of a rival clan, determined to make her his bride. Scotland, Early thirteenth century. From across the Scottish Highlands strides Cameron McKay, the last member of the once powerful Clan MacKay. Handsome and fearless, he catches the eye of many a woman, yet he has but one goal: to find last daughter of the Clan Munro—and compel her to provide him with an heir. When Cameron kidnaps Meredith Munro from the gentle confines of the refuge of a priory, he discovers that he is powerless to resist her tender beauty and is captivated by her bold and cunning independence. And although she is the precious daughter of his sworn enemy, Cameron is tempted to abandon his ruthless quest. Meredith had vowed long ago never to trust a man—for their ways only cause pain to those they love. Her head tells her not to give in to the dangerous desire she feels for Cameron; but her heart hopes he will finally abandoned his wicked ways...

A young widow’s marriage to a Highland warrior unleashes a long-hidden passion in the New York Times–bestselling author’s medieval Scottish romance. When Egan MacBain takes beautiful Glenda MacKay as his bride, it appears that he''s done so for the noblest of reasons. In truth, he has vowed at last to claim the woman he''s always loved—yet once lost—to another man. The rugged Highlander is determined to keep his passion hidden, for he will only show his tenderness once she is tamed. Glenda agreed to marry Egan for the protection of his name. The young widow never expected that vows of love would leave her lips again, nor did she believe she''d ever hold any man so dear. But now she finds herself succumbing to the strong, silent warrior who fills her with a forbidden yearning for the love—and the child—that he so wickedly promised.

Did fate send her a villain with the blackest soul...or a lover with The Truest Heart Her name is her only crime, yet Lady Gillian must take refuge in a humble cottage on the on the stormy Cornish coast, hiding from a king who seeks her death for her father''s treason.Now destiny has sent Gillian a cure for her loneliness: a handsome shipwrecked stranger washed ashore on a perilous tide who requires a kind lady''s gentle touch to heal his broken body and tormented spirit. His own name -- Gareth -- is all that he remembers. Yet he knows he has found paradise in the company of an exquisite beauty whose caress is sweet rapture and whose smile warms his soul. But as his memories slowly return, so does the dark task entrusted to him by King John. If he fails, a young boy will surely perish. Yet how can he betray Gillian, whose passionate love has lit a blaze in Gareth''s heart that no vengeful king''s decree could ever extinguish?

To break a family curse and reacquire a stolen family relic, a noblewoman seduces a Scottish duke in this hot historical romance. Lady Maura O’Donnell swore to her father on his deathbed that she’d recover the Circle of Light, an enchanted Celtic relic that had brought the family prosperity—until it was stolen a century earlier by a notorious pirate. Now the pirate’s descendant, the Duke of Gleneden, holds this rare treasure, and Maura would give anything to get it back . . . Alec McBride knows when he’s been had. Lady Maura tricked him into marriage with the expertise of a born seductress, and now she’ll pay for her treachery. He’ll ravish her, tempt her, tame her—until she sorely wishes she’d never heard of the Duke of Gleneden. Caught up in their game of revenge, Alec and Maura never notice what is happening in their hearts—until it’s too late. Their marriage may have been a farce, but there is nothing truer than their desire . . .

A maiden must take her missing sister’s place as a Highland warrior’s bride in the New York Times–bestselling author’s medieval Scottish romance. The proud head of his Highland clan, Ian MacGregor has returned home, cloaked in secrets, to marry Margaret Kincaid—the lowlands lass to whom he has been betrothed since his youth. But it is the wild spirited and hauntingly beautiful Sabrina Kincaid who catches Ian''s eye. And when Margaret mysteriously vanishes, he willingly accepts Sabrina as his bride in her sister''s stead. Dutybound to honor her father''s wish, Sabrina reluctantly agrees to wed the rugged chieftain. Though she fears the rumors of Ian''s dark past—and the whispers that now blame him for Margaret''s disappearance—her sensuous soul bids her to submit instead to the searing passions that burn within her. For Ian''s stirring yet tender caress speaks of a noble, gentle heart.

The New York Times–bestselling author “pulls out all the stops, taking readers on a spectacular roller coaster ride of emotions. Be sure not to miss it!” (Romantic Times) Just A Dream Cheated out of her inheritance by a willful stepmother, Lady Elizabeth Stanton follows Nathaniel O’Connor to America—eager to accept the dashing shipbuilder’s proposal of marriage. But it is a stranger who greets the penniless miss at her intended’s door—the true owner of the grand Boston mansion, Nathaniel’s handsome, secretive and insufferable older brother, Morgan. Just One Kiss The cruel treachery of a disloyal sibling left Morgan angry and bitter—but he takes in the cad’s forsaken fiancée nonetheless. And when one stolen kiss threatens scandal, he offers to wed the proud, golden-haired beauty himself. But Elizabeth is devoted to a rogue. And Morgan must first conquer his own pain and suspicion to know a passion that can thaw a frozen heart . . . and a love that can heal all wounds. Praise for Samantha James “Samantha James writes exactly the sort of book I love to read.” —Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “A remarkable writer.” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author “Provides all the right ingredients for an enjoyable read.” —Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

A brave and beautiful peasant girl is the ultimate challenge for a Norman conqueror determined to claim her heart in this medieval romance. The tempestuous peasant daughter of a slain Saxon lord, Alana of Brynwald resists the brutal Norman invaders—but fears the mysterious specter who haunts her dreams. And now he stands before her—tall and strong as an oak ... terrifying yet strangely exciting. The dark knight of her visions has come to claim her as his prize. By rights, Merrick of Normandy should shun the serpent-tongued beauty who wishes him dead. But Alana''s sensuous fire draws him to her — and burns him to his warrior soul. It is he who is lord and she the captive. Yet Merrick can never claim true victory until the proud Saxon maid shares his passion — and embraces him as master of her heart.

Julianna Sterling había tomado la firme decisión de no casarse nunca y de no confiar jamás en los hombres, tras ser abandonada en el altar. Años después, de camino a Bath, su diligencia es asaltada por un bandolero enmascarado, el carruaje sufre un grave

Devon St. James must surely be dreaming! She closes her eyes in London''s poorest slum, and awakens wrapped in fine linens . . . staring into the eyes of the most gorgeous man she has ever seen! Sebastian Sterling, marquess of Thurston, is clearly shocked to have a girl from the streets in his bed, though the heat of the desire burning in his gaze is unmistakable. But if he believes Devon will easily submit, he is quite mistaken! What the devil has he done? It''s bad enough their family is already mired in scandal, now Sebastian has to deal with the exquisite young beauty in rags he had impetuously carried into his home! Worse still, the lady is driving the serious, responsible marquess to distraction with her fiery spirit and breathtaking sensuality. But perhaps, just perhaps, with some of Sebastian''s private schooling, this low-born enchantress can learn refinement and mannersand be miraculously transformed from merely his passionate obsession into . . .

A sinfully delicious classic story from James is reissued. The last member of a once powerful Highland clan, Cameron McKay is enchanted by his stunning captive, the daughter of his sworn enemy, and more determined than ever to bend her to his sensuous will. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.