A Short Story Prequel to the Highlander Trilogy.He is Alexander MacLean, a fearsome Highland warrior fighting for his true Scottish King. She is Elizabeth Curtis, a beautiful Englishwoman who wears the scarlet uniform of an English soldier and wields a sword like a seasoned fighter on the battlefield. Enemies meet and passions collide...in The RebelFiercely independent Helen Winters was born completely blind, but she vowed never to let her disability keep her down. She did not expect a traumatic event to devastate her life and force her to drop out of college. Disillusioned by the cruelty of people, Helen retreated from society to live by herself as a reclusive writer in the woods—where no one could ever hurt her again. When a brilliant young doctor shows up on her doorstep, promising her that his new research can give her the ability to see for the first time, Helen stubbornly refuses. She has learned not to trust anyone, and to rely only on herself. But Dr. Liam Larson will not take no for an answer. He makes it his personal mission to rescue Helen from her loneliness, and bring joy into her world once more—the joy she has denied herself for so long. When Helen’s demons come racing back into her life, Liam is the only one who might be able to save her. Will she keep spiraling out of control, and be lost to him forever?**********This is the first book of a three-part series.**********

Sophie Duncan is a successful columnist whose world falls apart after her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s affair. When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car plunges into a frozen lake. In the cold dark depths of the water, a profound and extraordinary near-death experience unlocks the secrets from Sophie’s past and teaches her what it means to truly live."A box of tissues should be included in the purchase price of this book.... I finished THE COLOR OF HEAVEN in a matter of hours, but I've no doubt the read and the lessons imparted through Sophie's story will stay with me... probably forever. THE COLOR OF HEAVEN is an incredibly poignant and unbelievably gripping novel, deserving Romance Junkies' highest rating."FIVE BLUE RIBBONS - Chris at Romance JunkiesA deeply emotional tale about Sophie Duncan, a successful columnist whose world falls apart after her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s shocking affair. When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car skids off an icy road and plunges into a frozen lake. There, in the cold dark depths of the water, a profound and extraordinary experience unlocks the surprising secrets from Sophie’s past, and teaches her what it means to truly live...and love.Full of surprising twists and turns and a near-death experience that will leave you breathless, this story is not to be missed."A gripping, emotional tale you'll want to read in one sitting." - New York Times bestselling author, Julia London"Brilliantly poignant mainstream tale." – 4 ½ starred review, Romantic TimesAbout the AuthorE.V. Mitchell is the pseudonym for Julianne MacLean - an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of 15 historical romance novels. This is E.V. Mitchell's first mainstream contemporary fiction novel.

A Book of Poems is a free book of Relationship, Loses, and spiritual sayings.A Book of Poems is a book of poetic writings done over a ten year period.These are my poems about dealing with relationships, have the strength of overcoming a death of a love one, and building a strong relationship with God.

To Rise Above

Find out why readers everywhere are clamoring for the next instalment of this thrilling, inspiring series. ER nurse Audrey Fitzgerald believed she was married to the perfect man - a heroic firefighter who saved lives, even beyond his own death. But a year after losing him she meets a mysterious woman who has some unexplained connection to her husband.... Soon Audrey discovers that in the weeks leading up to her husband’s death, he was keeping secrets, and she wonders if she ever really knew him at all. Compelled to dig into his past and explore memories that define the essence of their relationship, Audrey embarks upon a journey of discovery that will lead her down a new path to the future - a future she never dared to imagine. “Julianne MacLean knows what her audience likes...compelling characters and a soul-baring journey of love." – Reader to Reader Other books in this series: THE COLOR OF HEAVEN THE COLOR OF DESTINY THE COLOR OF HOPE THE COLOR OF A DREAM THE COLOR OF A MEMORY THE COLOR OF LOVE

U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Alex MacNeil and his wife, Lindsay, are stranded in medieval Scotland. Brought there by magic and pledged to Robert the Bruce, their loyalty to each other will be tested to an extreme when Lindsay is abducted by her would-be faerie lover.

A proper lady would never let herself become his mistress . . .

Madeline Oxley could not completely fault Adam Coates. Her father had hoodwinked them both...but now that she stood at last before him, how could she ever walk away?"Your father sent me the wrong bride!"Madeline gritted her teeth. "Sir, you are not the only one who has been inconvenienced by this. I just spent forty-six days on a damp, creaky ship, and now you tell me in front of everyone that I'm not the one you ordered, and I shouldn't have bothered. I believe I've had quite enough insults for one day. My father assured me you had asked for my hand. I had no reason to question the truth of it."Adam's chest heaved with a sigh. "No reason to question it? Do you not have a mind of your own?"Oh, this was too much. "To tell you the truth, Mr. Coates, I do have a mind of my own—a mind to poke my father with a knitting needle, and if I may say so, you could use a poke yourself!"

The Scent of Rain

The Rebel: A Short Story Prequel to The Highlander Trilogy by Julianne MacLeanThe year is 1715 and the Jacobite Rebellion continues in the Scottish Highlands.He is Alexander MacLean, a fearsome Highland warrior fighting for his true Scottish King. She is Elizabeth Curtis, a beautiful Englishwoman who wears the scarlet uniform of an English soldier and wields a sword like a seasoned fighter on the battlefield.Enemies meet, and passions collide...in THE REBELThe Rebel is a short story of 7000 words (approximately 28 pages). It first appeared in print in the MAMMOTH BOOK OF SCOTTISH ROMANCE, edited by Trisha Telep

Set during the peak of Colombia's drug-fueled conflict, and in New York City, this captivating, kaleidoscopic debut novel centers on a group of high school girls and the people whose lives touch theirs—including their parents, teachers, housekeepers, and the warlords and guerrilla fighters who surround them. While her parents are away for a holiday weekend in the mountains around Cali, a teenager finds herself home alone for the first time, with the household help mysteriously gone, no phone connection, and news of an insurgency on the radio—and then she hears a knock at the door. The girl's teacher recites Shakespeare in the jungle to a class of sticks, leaves, and stones, while his captors watch his every move. Another classmate, having escaped Columbia for the clubs of New York, is unable to forget the life she left behind without the help of the little bags of powder she carries with her. Taking place over two decades, The Lucky Ones presents...

The Color of Heaven Series Holiday Sale - buy all three books today and save! Hurry, limited time only.From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes a suspenseful and emotionally gripping tale about destiny and love...Years ago, a teenage pregnancy changed Kate Worthington's life forever, but she chose to follow her heart and embrace the future with the father of her baby--and her devoted first love. At the same time, in another part of the world, Ryan Hamilton made some far-reaching mistakes as a young man, but learned important lessons along the way. Twenty years later, Kate's and Ryan's paths cross in a way they never could have dreamed, which makes them question the possibility of destiny. Could it be that everything happens for a reason, and we end up exactly where we are meant to be? Includes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion GuideBook one in the series - THE COLOR OF HEAVEN - Free for a limited time! Book Three: THE COLOR OF HOPE - On sale now Book Four: THE COLOR OF A DREAM - Available March 1, 2014About the AuthorJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author of 20 historical romances, including The Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin’s Press and her popular American Heiress Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction and her recent release The Color of Heaven was a USA Today bestseller. She is a three-time RITA finalist, and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers’ Best Award, the Book Buyer’s Best Award, and a Reviewers’ Choice Award from Romantic Times for Best Regency Historical of 2005. She lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and daughter, and is a dedicated member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada. Please visit Julianne’s website for more information.

They say it’s impossible to change the past... Since her magical summer romance at the age of sixteen, Sylvie Nichols has never been able to forget her first love. Years later, when she returns to the seaside town where she lost her heart to Ethan Foster, she is determined to lay the past to rest once and for all. But letting go becomes a challenge when Sylvie finds herself transported back to that long ago summer of love…and the turbulent events that followed. Soon, past and present begin to collide in strange and mystifying ways, and Sylvie can’t help but wonder if a true belief in miracles is powerful enough to change both her past and her future.... "Full of high emotional moments and unexpected twists and turns, these Color of Heaven books are impossible to put down." - New York Times bestselling author, Emily March. While each novel in the series can be read as a standalone, there are many more books to love in this series!

Seduced by the Highlander – Julianne MacLeanHighlanders 03St. Martin’s PaperbacksAISN: B0050IGV96 (mobi)ISBN: 978-1-4299-9574-0 (epub)ISBN: 978-0312365332 (paperback)October 4, 2011352 pagesHistorical RomanceSetting: Scottish Highlands - 1718 and 1721Back cover:Bestselling author Julianne MacLean unleashes the epic passions of a Highland warrior who won’t go down without a fight—and will take no prisoners in the name of love...IN LOVE AND WAR The fierce and powerful Laird of War, Lachlan MacDonald has conquered so many men on the battlefield—and so many women in the bedroom—that he is virtually undefeated. But one unlucky tryst with a seductive witch has cursed him forever. Now, any women he makes love to will be doomed for eternity...IN DANGER AND DESIRE Lady Catherine is a beautiful lass of elite origin—or so she is told. Suffering from amnesia, she is desperate to find the truth about who she really is...or, at the very least, meet someone who inspires an intense memory or emotion. When she first lays eyes on Lachlan MacDonald, Catherine has a sixth sense that he holds the key that will unlock her past—and maybe even her heart. But how could she know that the passion she ignites in this lusty warrior’s heart could consume—and destroy—them both?

The Rebel: A Short Story Prequel to The Highlander Trilogy  by Julianne MacLean The year is 1715 and the Jacobite Rebellion continues in the Scottish  Highlands. He is Alexander MacLean, a fearsome Highland warrior fighting for his  true Scottish King.  She is Elizabeth Curtis, a beautiful Englishwoman  who wears the scarlet uniform of an English soldier and wields a sword  like a seasoned fighter on the battlefield. Enemies meet, and passions collide... in THE REBEL The Rebel first appeared in print in the  MAMMOTH BOOK OF SCOTTISH ROMANCE, edited by Trisha Telep.

Lady Adelaide is engaged to be married to a duke, but sometimes passion creates a new destiny...

The Color of Joy is USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean's eighth instalment in her popular Color of Heaven series, which has delivered many happy sighs to thousands of readers worldwide and left them clamoring for more. Bring tissues and prepare to be up all night reading this fast-paced, emotionally charged tale about the obstacles we encounter in everyday life and the real life magic that helps us to triumph over them. After rushing to the hospital for the birth of their third child, Riley and Lois James anticipate one of the most joyful days of their lives. But things take a dark turn when their newborn daughter vanishes from the hospital. Is this payback for something in Riley's troubled past? Or is it something even more mysterious? As the search intensifies and the police close in, strange and unbelievable clues about the whereabouts of the newborn begin to emerge, and Riley soon finds himself at the center of a surprising turn of events that will challenge everything he once believed about life, love, and the existence of miracles. "Full of high emotional moments and unexpected twists and turns, these Color of Heaven books are impossible to put down." - New York Times bestselling author, Emily March. While each novel in the series can be read as a standalone, there are many more books to love in this series! The Color of Heaven The Color of Destiny The Color of Hope The Color of a Dream The Color of a Memory The Color of Love The Color of the Season The Color of Joy Includes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion GuideBook DescriptionThe Color of Joy is USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean’s eighth instalment in her popular Color of Heaven series, which has delivered many happy sighs to thousands of readers worldwide and left them clamoring for more. Bring tissues and prepare to be up all night reading this fast-paced, emotionally charged tale about the obstacles we encounter in everyday life and the real life magic that helps us to triumph over them.While each novel in the series can be read as a standalone, there are many more books to love in this series!The Color of HeavenThe Color of DestinyThe Color of HopeThe Color of a DreamThe Color of a MemoryThe Color of LoveThe Color of the SeasonThe Color of JoyIncludes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion GuideAbout the AuthorJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author who has sold more than 1.3 million books in North America, and her novels have also been translated into Spanish, German, Portugese, French, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Dutch, and others. She has written twenty historical romance novels, including the bestselling Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin's Press and her popular Pembroke Palace Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction, and her 2011 release THE COLOR OF HEAVEN was a USA Today bestseller. She is a three-time RITA finalist and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers' Best Award, the Book Buyers Best Award, and a Reviewers' Choice Award from Romantic Times for Best Regency Historical of 2005. She has a degree in English Literature from the University of King’s College in Halifax, and a degree in Business Administration from Acadia University. She lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and daughter, and is a dedicated member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada. 

Join countless otherromance readers who have been captured, claimed, and seduced by JulianneMacLean's passionate and adventurous bestselling Highlander series.ASCOTTISH PRISONERNothingmeans more to Scottish heiress Larena Campbell than saving her father from thegallows. While on an urgent mission to deliver his pardon from the King, she andher English escorts are attacked by a pair of fierce Scottish rebels. When she isdragged unconscious back to the stronghold of Angus the Lion, a powerful anddangerous Scottish laird, she is furious with her captors and determined toescape at any cost... CAPTORAND PROTECTORHighlandscout, Darach MacDonald, is suspicious of the beautiful and defiant heiress whoclocked him in the head during the skirmish with the enemy Redcoats. Hesuspects she will stop at nothing to win her freedom. When he is assigned thetask of shepherding the heiress back to her home, he quickly discovers that spendingcountless nights on the open road with a lassie as temptingly beautiful asLarena Campbell is enough to drive any hot-blooded Scot mad with savage desire.Suddenly he is overcome by a need to claim her as his own, but when they arriveat her father's castle, all may not be what it seems... "You can always count on Julianne MacLean to deliverravishing romance."--Teresa Medeiros, NewYork Times bestselling author Read three other sensational novels in this series: Captured by the HighlanderClaimed by the HighlanderSeduced by the Highlander**

Expert clockmaker Ruth Clagan has another murder on her hands in the second Clock Shop Mystery from the author of Just Killing Time.Ruth has three days to pull off four events—including the grand reopening of Cog & Sprocket, the clock shop she inherited from her grandfather—so she doesn't have time for Beckett Green's nonsense. The competitive owner of a new bookstore, Green seems determined to put other businesses out of business by also carrying their specialty items. He's trying to steal Ruth's new watchmaker, Mark Pine, not to mention block her plans to renovate the town clock tower. Ruth is already all wound up when she's alarmed to discover Mark's dead body. As the denizens of Orchard each chime in as to who they think the murderer is, Ruth needs to watch her back as she investigates on her own. Despite the danger, Ruth won't stop until the killer is behind bars and serving time...

What would you do if your car spun out of control and you woke up in the Wild West? Jessica Delaney soon finds herself dodging bullets and squaring off with ruggedly handsome Sheriff Truman Wade-a hero who sets her passions on fire. All too soon she is forced to choose between life in the future and the greatest love she's ever known. Originally published as THE SEXY GIRL'S GUIDE TO COWBOYS

First in a new cozy series that ticks with excitement and mystery! Ruth Clagan may be an expert clockmaker, but she's always had a tendency to lose track of time. And when trying to solve a murder, every minute counts... Ruth's beloved grandfather instilled in her a love of timepieces. Unfortunately after her grandmother died and he remarried, Ruth and Grandpa Thom became estranged. She's wanted to reconnect after her recent divorce, but sadly they've run out of time. Her grandfather has been found dead after a break-in at his shop—and the police believe he was murdered. Now Ruth has been named the heir to Grandpa Thom's clock shop, the Cog & Sprocket, in the small Berkshire town of Orchard, Massachusetts. As soon as she moves into the small apartment above the shop and begins tackling the heaps of unfinished work, Ruth finds herself trying to stay on the good side of Grandpa's bossy gray cat, Bezel, while avoiding the...

USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean brings the popular Pembroke Palace Series to a passionate, satisfying conclusion… Sometimes the matchmaker finds a love of her own… Lady Charlotte Sinclair has long given up her dreams of happily ever after. Years ago, a tragic accident claimed the life of her beloved fiancé, but somehow she found the strength to go on—as an independent woman with a secret double life that has earned her millions. Lately, however, she has begun to yearn for something more… While setting out to play matchmaker for her mother, Lady Charlotte meets a rugged, handsome stranger who saves her from a thief in the street, but her heroic rescuer soon turns out to be more mysterious—and dangerously captivating—than any man she has ever known. Swept away by passion into a sizzling summer affair with a man who leads a double life of his own, she vows to live only for pleasure with no promises of tomorrow. But soon she must accept that one final night of ecstasy with an irresistible lover is never going to be enough… Print edition includes bonus content: A KISS BEFORE THE WEDDING - a short story prequel Lady Adelaide is engaged to be married to a duke, but sometimes the heart creates a new destiny... Lady Adelaide Robins, the charming and beautiful daughter of an impoverished earl, was raised on the foggy moors of Yorkshire. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine she would travel to London, capture the heart of a duke, and receive a proposal of marriage. Is she ready for a life of luxury and privilege as a duchess? Or will her heart forever belong to another? William Thomas, the second son of a Yorkshire viscount, is about to be disowned for his unbecoming ambitions to become a medical doctor. But what does it matter if he can have the woman he loves at his side? Determined to finally claim the hand of Lady Adelaide, his lifelong beloved, William is shocked to discover that she has accepted a marriage proposal from a duke. With the wedding only days away, will he be able to win back her heart? Note: A Kiss Before the Wedding is a Pembroke Palace short story prequel of approximately 30 pages. “Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth HoytAbout the AuthorJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author of numerous historical romances, including The Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin’s Press and her popular American Heiress Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction, and her recent release The Color of Heaven was a digital bestseller. She is a three-time RITA finalist, and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers’ Best Award, the Book Buyer’s Best Award, and a Reviewers’ Choice Award from Romantic Times for Best Regency Historical of 2005. She lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and daughter, and is a dedicated member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada. Please visit Julianne’s website for more information.

What if all those brooding teenage vampires, hunky 19th-century aristocrats, and gorgeous dominating billionaires on your Kindle came to life as real people? Holly Pritchett is a high school English teacher by day, and avid reader by night. Romance, erotica, sci-fi, horror, and more, Holly's Kindle is packed with thousands of titles and she reads a new novel every day.But when she returns to her hometown for her 10-year reunion and meets up with an old friend who dabbles in witchcraft, Holly's Kindle becomes much more than an eReader. No longer a passive observer to the many stories from the Amazon store, Holly becomes an active participant in the books on her Kindle, living the experiences of the characters.That hot billionaire with a troubled past? Now it's Holly who's donning the leather and lace so he can teach her how to live. That beautiful werewolf with the heart of gold? Now Holly is the one who will help him find his true self. For Holly, life with a magic eReader is a dream come true, until one domineering billionaire takes too keen an interest in her, and the fantasies on her Kindle start spilling over into reality.Part romance, part adventure, and part satire of literary culture in a digital age, Holly and Her Naughty eReader is a novel for anyone who ever got so lost in a good book they forgot where reality ended and fantasy began. WARNING: Holly and Her Naughty eReader contains intensely steamy scenes with a domineering billionaire who just happens to be a wizard, intensely goofy scenes where Holly stumbles into the body of a horny werewolf, and a cameo from the man who forever changed reading as we know it.About the AuthorJulianne Spencer is the pen name of a bestselling author of fantasy and suspense novels for young adults. In her other life, Julianne has had a novel used as a text in an Ivy League classroom, had another book shortlisted for a major award, and had total downloads of all her books in excess of 100,000. Like the heroine of Holly and Her Naughty eReader, Julianne has spent time as a teacher of 12th grade English and has a Kindle stuffed full of paranormal romance and lite erotica. Also like Holly, Julianne's love for Twilight is eclipsed only by her love of Twilight jokes (like the pun in this sentence). She can be reached at juliannespencer75@gmail.com. When you email her, let her know who you think would win in a duel between Harry Potter and Paul Atreides.

Carla Matthews is a single mother struggling to make ends meet and give her daughter Kaleigh a decent upbringing. When Kaleigh’s absent father Seth—a famous alpine climber who never wanted to be tied down—begs for a second chance at fatherhood, Carla is hesitant because she doesn’t want to pin her hopes on a man who is always seeking another mountain to scale. A man who was never willing to stay put in one place and raise a family.But when Seth’s plane goes missing after a crash landing in the harsh Canadian wilderness, Carla must wait for news… Is he dead or alive? Will the wreckage ever be found?One year later, after having given up all hope, Carla receives a phone call that shocks her to her core. A man has been found, half-dead, floating on an iceberg in the North Atlantic, uttering her name. Is this Seth? And is it possible that he will come home to her and Kaleigh at last, and be the man she always dreamed he would be?

From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes an emotionally charged tale of a young woman who has fought hard to survive a heart transplant, but soon finds that her new heart is engaged in another battle altogether... Nadia Carmichael has had a lifelong run of bad luck. It begins on the day she is born, when she is separated from her identical twin sister and put up for adoption. Twenty-seven years later, not long after she is finally reunited with her twin and is expecting her first child, Nadia falls victim to a mysterious virus and requires a heart transplant.Now recovering from the surgery with a new heart, Nadia is haunted by a recurring dream that sets her on a path to discover the identity of her donor. Her efforts are thwarted, however, when the father of her baby returns to sue for custody of their child. It's not until Nadia learns of his estranged brother Jesse that she begins to explore the true nature of her dreams, and discover what her new heart truly needs and desires...

Princess in LoveJulianne MacLeanLeopold Hunt, Marquess of Cavanaugh, is a secret Royalist with a distant hereditary claim to the throne. He has been groomed to one day overthrow the king and rebuild his family’s dynasty. Only one thing stands in his way: the king’s daughter, Rose.Princess Rose has loved the marquess her entire life, but she is about to enter a political marriage—one that promises to help keep her father in power. There is virtually no way for Rose to escape her fate…yet she cannot resist the unstoppable passion she feels in the arms of the handsome and charming marquess. When a dangerous plot unfolds and puts their love to the ultimate test, Leopold must make a desperate choice: to honor his family or follow his heart….ReviewPraise for Julianne MacLean...“You can always count on Julianne MacLean to deliver ravishing romance that you keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning.”—Teresa Medeiros“Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth Hoyt“Scottish romance at its finest, with characters to cheer for, a lush love story, and rousing adventure. I was captivated from the very first page. When it comes to exciting Highland romance, Julianne MacLean delivers.”—Laura Lee Guhrke“She is just an all-around, wonderful writer and I look forward to reading everything she writes.”—Romance Junkies…and her bestselling romances“Sparkles with life and emotion…delightful.”—Jo Beverly“A sizzling treat.”—Karen Hawkins“Brimming with incredible passion.”—Cathy Maxwell“It takes a talented author to segue from a lighthearted tale of seduction to an emotionally powerful romance that plays on your heartstrings…a very special, powerful read.” —Romantic Times Book Reviews“McLean’s compelling writing turns this simple, classic love story into a richly emotional romance, and by combining engaging characters with a unique, vividly detailed setting, she has created an exceptional tale for readers who hunger for something a bit different in their historical romances.”—Booklist“Five hearts…a special kind of love story…truly compelling.” —The Romance Reader“Julianne has the ability to transport the reader.”—Once Upon a RomanceFrom the Back CoverShe’s engaged to be married—to the wrong man…The royal, Regency-era trilogy continues in this sensational new novel from bestselling author Julianne MacLean. Leopold Hunt, Marquess of Cavanaugh, is a secret Royalist with a distant hereditary claim to the throne.  He has been groomed to one day overthrow the king and rebuild his family’s dynasty.Only one thing stands in his way: the king’s daughter, Rose.PRINCESS IN LOVEPrincess Rose has loved the marquess her entire life, butshe is about to enter a political marriage—one that promises to help keep her father in power.There is virtually no way for Rose to escape her fate…yet she cannot resist the unstoppable passion she feels in the arms of the handsome and charming marquess. When a dangerous plot unfolds and puts their love to the ultimate test, Leopold must make a desperate choice: to honor his family or follow his heart….“Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth Hoyt

Sometimes a marriage of convenience becomes something more... Married By Midnight - A Pembroke Palace Novella

The Color of Joy is USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean's eighth instalment in her popular Color of Heaven series, which has delivered many happy sighs to thousands of readers worldwide and left them clamoring for more. Bring tissues and prepare to be up all night reading this fast-paced, emotionally charged tale about the obstacles we encounter in everyday life and the real life magic that helps us to triumph over them. After rushing to the hospital for the birth of their third child, Riley and Lois James anticipate one of the most joyful days of their lives. But things take a dark turn when their newborn daughter vanishes from the hospital. Is this payback for something in Riley's troubled past? Or is it something even more mysterious? As the search intensifies and the police close in, strange and unbelievable clues about the whereabouts of the newborn begin to emerge, and Riley soon finds himself at the center of a surprising turn of events that will challenge everything he once believed about life, love, and the existence of miracles. "Full of high emotional moments and unexpected twists and turns, these Color of Heaven books are impossible to put down." - New York Times bestselling author, Emily March. While each novel in the series can be read as a standalone, there are many more books to love in this series! The Color of Heaven The Color of Destiny The Color of Hope The Color of a Dream The Color of a Memory The Color of Love The Color of the Season The Color of Joy Includes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion GuideBook DescriptionThe Color of Joy is USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean’s eighth instalment in her popular Color of Heaven series, which has delivered many happy sighs to thousands of readers worldwide and left them clamoring for more. Bring tissues and prepare to be up all night reading this fast-paced, emotionally charged tale about the obstacles we encounter in everyday life and the real life magic that helps us to triumph over them.While each novel in the series can be read as a standalone, there are many more books to love in this series!The Color of HeavenThe Color of DestinyThe Color of HopeThe Color of a DreamThe Color of a MemoryThe Color of LoveThe Color of the SeasonThe Color of JoyIncludes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion GuideAbout the AuthorJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author who has sold more than 1.3 million books in North America, and her novels have also been translated into Spanish, German, Portugese, French, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Dutch, and others. She has written twenty historical romance novels, including the bestselling Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin's Press and her popular Pembroke Palace Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction, and her 2011 release THE COLOR OF HEAVEN was a USA Today bestseller. She is a three-time RITA finalist and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers' Best Award, the Book Buyers Best Award, and a Reviewers' Choice Award from Romantic Times for Best Regency Historical of 2005. She has a degree in English Literature from the University of King’s College in Halifax, and a degree in Business Administration from Acadia University. She lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and daughter, and is a dedicated member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada. 

She was just a girl when the future duke saved her from certain tragedy.But his search for a suitable bride will end with a swift seduction that makes her every inch a woman.

Shelby adores her new house, until she learns it's haunted by a grieving Confederate soldier. When a mystical spell in a hidden diary transports her to the nineteenth century, where she becomes the writer of the diary, she finds herself tornbetween wanting to go home and needing to stay. She realizes she is the only hope for the survival of the family she has come to love.

The Color of Heaven Series Holiday Sale - buy all three books today and save! Hurry, limited time only. Diana Moore has led a charmed life. She’s the daughter of a wealthy senator and living a glamorous city life, and is confident her handsome live-in boyfriend is about to propose. But everything is turned upside down when she learns of a mysterious woman who lives and works nearby – a woman who is her exact mirror image. Diana is compelled to discover the truth about this woman’s identity, but the truth leads her down a path of secrets, betrayals, and shocking discoveries about her past. These discoveries follow her like a shadow. Then she meets Dr. Jacob Peterson—a brilliant cardiac surgeon with an uncanny ability to heal those who are broken. With his help, Diana embarks upon a journey to restore her belief in the human spirit, and recover a sense of hope - that happiness, and love, may still be within reach for those willing to believe in second chances. Includes Bonus Content: A Bookclub Discussion Guide Be sure to read the other books in this series - Book One - USA Today bestseller: The Color of Heaven Book Two - The Color of Destiny - Available Now Book three - The Color of a Dream - Available March 1, 2014 About the AuthorJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author of 20 historical romances, including The Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin’s Press and her popular American Heiress Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction and her recent release The Color of Heaven was a USA Today bestseller. She is a three-time RITA finalist, and has won numerous awards, including the Booksellers’ Best Award, the Book Buyer’s Best Award, and a Reviewers’ Choice Award from Romantic Times for Best Regency Historical of 2005. She lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and daughter, and is a dedicated member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada. Please visit Julianne’s website for more information.

From USA Today best-selling author Julianne MacLean comes the next instalment in her popular Color of Heaven series - a gripping, emotional tale about real life magic that touches us all during the holiday season. Boston cop, Josh Wallace, is having the worst day of his life. First, he's dumped by the woman he was about to propose to, then everything goes downhill from there when he is shot in the line of duty. While recovering in the hospital, he can't seem to forget the woman he wanted to marry, nor can he make sense of the vivid images that flashed before his eyes when he was wounded. Soon, everything he once believed about his life begins to shift when he meets Leah James, an enigmatic resident doctor who somehow holds the key to both his past and his future.  

Review"Love, revenge, redemption...and a sexy Scottish Highlander in a kilt! What more can a reader ask for? Julianne MacLean knows what her audience likes, and once again has delivered a story that abounds with fast-paced action, compelling characters and a soul-baring journey of love." --_Reader to Reader Reviews_ on Claimed by the Highlander“You can always count on Julianne MacLean to deliver ravishing romance that will keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning.”—_Teresa Medeiros_“Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—_Elizabeth Hoyt_“She is just an all-around, wonderful writer and I look forward to reading everything she writes.”—_Natasha Smith_, Romance Junkies“When it comes to exciting Highland romance, Julianne MacLean delivers.”—_Laura Lee Guhrke_, New York Times bestselling authorProduct DescriptionWith his tawny mane, battle-hewn brawn, and ferocious roar, Angus “The Lion” MacDonald is the most fearsome warrior Lady Gwendolen has ever seen—and she is his most glorious conquest. Captured in a surprise attack on her father’s castle, Gwendolen is now forced to share her bed with the man who defeated her clan. But, in spite of Angus’s overpowering charms, she refuses to surrender her innocence without a fight...With her stunning beauty, bold defiance, and brazen smile , Gwendolen is the most infuriating woman Angus has ever known—and the most intoxicating. Forcing her to become his bride will unite their two clans. But conquering Gwendolen’s heart will take all his skills as a lover. Night after night, his touch sets her on fire. Kiss after kiss, his hunger fuels her passion. But, as Gwendolen’s body betrays her growing love for Angus, a secret enemy plots to betray them both...

Time travel to a Historical Romance novel set in 17th century Scotland.Nick Mouliné is a rational, thinking man, who one day acquires a fascinating old book that brings him a dream of a beautiful woman and an adventure of long ago.

From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes a contemporary romance full of passion, desire, and suspense. Professional security expert Jocelyn MacKenzie knows better than to mix business with pleasure, especially in the presence of her new client, Dr. Donovan Knight, a wealthy, handsome heart surgeon. She's been burned by handsome men before, so all she wants to do is her job and protect him from the stalker who's been sending him threatening letters. But it's not easy to stay focused when she feels an intense attraction that can't be ignored... When danger escalates and the stalker makes an attempt on Donovan's life, he agrees to leave town under Jocelyn's protection and hide out with her in a secluded cabin in the woods. Jocelyn wants to keep things professional, but Donovan is falling fast and hard for his female bodyguard, and he has other ideas. Now the challenge is to get her to let down her guard at last, and turn this...

Join countless other romance readers who have been captured, claimed, and seduced by Julianne MacLean's passionate and adventurous bestselling Highlander series. A WARRIOR WITH A SECRET Logan MacDonald, fierce warrior and bold scout for Angus the Lion, hides a shameful secret. When he arrives, injured, at a crofter's cottage in Campbell territory during a secret mission for his laird, he is immediately roped and bound.... A WOMAN WITH A VISION Mairi Campbell has dreamed of a powerful Highland warrior who will rise up to rescue her clan from oblivion and reclaim their castle from the English. When she stumbles across the mysterious wounded Highlander in a moonlit glen--a member of an enemy clan--she is strangely beguiled and cannot resist the desire to unearth the secrets of his darkened soul. Soon, Mairi surrenders to forbidden passion in his bed, which thrusts her into the middle of a war--in a battle for Scottish freedom, and in a battle against the true desires of her heart.... Look for the other novels in this exciting Highlander series: THE REBEL - A Highland Short Story Book 1 - CAPTURED BY THE HIGHLANDER Book 2 - CLAIMED BY THE HIGHLANDER Book 3 - SEDUCED BY THE HIGHLANDER Book 4 - RETURN OF THE HIGHLANDER**

Jo O'Malley might have been hell-bent to avenge her husband's murder, but U.S. Marshal Fletcher Collins swore she wouldn't be allowed to take the law into her own hands. Though there was something about her that made him want to take her into his arms....Dressed as a man to do murder, Jo O'Malley met her destiny in the magnetic form of Fletcher Collins, who stopped her from killing—and saved her from the gallows. But love between them was impossible, for the letter-of-the-law marshal seemed to have a badge where his heart should be!

A twisted fairy tale of forbidden magic and taboo desire...Aurea "Goldenlocks", the village witch's daughter, is still a virgin but she has longed for her three half-beast stepfathers since her mother bound them in a ritual many years ago. As the seasons turn, and the long winter brings danger from the north, she takes flight into the dark, foreboding woods. Will the three bear demigods, guardians of the forest, be tamed by her mother's magic? Or will they claim Aurea's virgin blood for their own?Warning: This 12,500 word novelette-length erotic fairy tale features ancient magic, a forest of arcane secrets, a feisty virgin who is determined to live out her fantasies, spanking, oral sex, rough breeding sex, and a young woman's union with her demigod beast-fathers.

Product DescriptionWelcome to the world of Sophie Duncan, a successful columnist whose existence falls apart after her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s shocking affair. When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car skids off an icy road and plunges into a frozen lake. There, in the cold dark depths of the water, Sophie experiences something profound and extraordinary - something that unlocks the secrets from her past, and teaches her what it means to truly live... and love. E.V. Mitchell is the pseudonym for Julianne MacLean, an award-winning USA Today bestselling author of 15 historical romance novels. This is E.V. Mitchell’s first mainstream contemporary fiction novel. For more information about the book and the author, visit www.evmitchell.com. About the AuthorE.V. Mitchell is the pseudonym for an award-winning USA Today bestselling author of 15 historical novels. This is E.V. Mitchell’s first mainstream contemporary fiction novel. For more information about the book and the author, visit www.evmitchell.com.

From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes an inspiring novel about secrets, forgiveness, and second chances. It's the newest title in her popular Color of Heaven Series, where people are affected by real life magic and miracles that change everything they once believed about life and love. It's been five years since Emma Cochran endured the worst possible tragedy—the sudden, unexpected death of her two-year-old son. The emotional trauma tore her marriage apart, but now her divorce is final and she wants to begin again. She's found happiness at last with her fiancé, Lucas, who is eager to start a family with her. On the other side of the country, single mother Bev Hutchinson watches helplessly as her five-year-old daughter Louise drowns in a high-profile boating accident. Miraculously, Louise is brought back to life by first-responders, then claims she went to heaven. The news causes a media frenzy surrounding the little girl,...

An American fighter jet is discovered in Scotland's Firth of Clyde. It appears to have been there for centuries, but that is impossible.American Navy Lieutenant Alex MacNeil is interviewed by Lindsay Pawlowski of the London Times about the plane. Then, with Lindsay aboard, his jet crashes after passing through a fiery vortex. On the ground, they encounter men wearing armor and bearing swords.To stay alive, Alex and Lindsay must take care. Lindsay disguises herself as Alex's squire as they learn to live in the Scotland of Robert the Bruce.

I saved his life . . . and I had much to demand in return.When he washed up on shore, I knew my prayers had been answered, and that I, Lady Chelsea Campion, need no longer fear poverty and heartbreak. To secure my family's estate, all I needed was a child. Handsome, clearly noble-born, and with no memory of his previous life, the mysterious man was perfect. All I had to do was visit his bedchamber and seduce him. I had expected him to be a skillful, scandalously wonderful lover, but once in his arms I was overcome by something more than mere passion. I had fallen hopelessly, desperately in love.My plan has gone shockingly awry. But I will not give up a man who makes me feel such wicked ecstasy. No matter his true identity, no matter the secrets he struggles to remember, I will do anything in this world to make this stranger love me.

Kate Worthington knows her heart and she knows she will never to marry. Her plan is to travel to India instead—if only to find peace for her restless spirit and to escape the family she abhors. But Kate’s meddlesome mother has other plans. She makes a bargain with Kate: India, yes, but only after Kate has secured—and rejected—three marriage proposals. Kate journeys to the stately manor of Blackmoore determined to fulfill her end of the bargain sooner rather than later and enlists the help of her dearest childhood friend, Henry Delafield. But when it comes to matters of love, bargains are meaningless and plans are changeable. There on the wild lands of Blackmoore, Kate must face the truth that has kept her heart captive. Will the proposal she is determined to reject actually be the one thing that will set her heart free?Set in Northern England in 1820, Blackmoore is a regency romance that tells the story of a young woman struggling to learn how to follow her heart.

What would you do if your car spun out of control and you woke up in the Wild West? Jessica Delaney soon finds herself dodging bullets and squaring off with ruggedly handsome Sheriff Truman Wade-a hero who sets her passions on fire. All too soon she is forced to choose between life in the future and the greatest love she's ever known. Originally published as THE SEXY GIRL'S GUIDE TO COWBOYS

U.S. Navy Pilot Lieutenant Alex MacNeil and his wife Lindsay have returned from their adventure in fourteenth century Scotland, and Lindsay has given birth to a son. But the magic is not through with them yet. The MacNeils' child has been kidnapped by Nemed, the elfin king and the couple's sworn enemy.

Handsome Prince Nicholas of Petersbourg is an infamous ladies’ man, but even he doesn’t expect a flirtation at a masquerade ball to turn into abduction. Especially with a jailor as temptingly beautiful as the young woman on the other side of the locked door … Veronique Montagne was desperate when she agreed to kidnap a prince to settle her profligate father’s gambling debts, and certainly didn’t imagine that her prisoner might sweet-talk her into helping him escape. Saving her home is now the least of her troubles, especially when the attraction simmering between her and the angry prince blazes into true passion. To save them both from scandal, Nicholas proposes a convenient marriage—but when a vengeful plot threatens to tear them apart, he discovers that Veronique’s love is what he desires most of all…ReviewPraise for Julianne MacLean… “You can always count on Julianne MacLean to deliver ravishing romance that will keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning.”—Teresa Medeiros“Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth Hoyt“Scottish romance at its finest, with characters to cheer for, a lush love story, and rousing adventure. I was captivated from the very first page. When it comes to exciting Highland romance, Julianne MacLean delivers.”—Laura Lee Guhrke “She is just an all-around, wonderful writer and I look forward to reading everything she writes.”—Romance JunkiesFrom the Back CoverMarriage is more than she ever bargained for.Bestselling author Julianne MacLean’s Regency-era trilogy of royal romance comes to a breathless conclusion…Handsome Prince Nicholas of Petersbourg is an infamous ladies’ man, but even he doesn’t expect a flirtation at a masquerade ball to turn into abduction. Especially with a jailor as temptingly beautiful as the young woman on the other side of the locked door … THE PRINCE’S BRIDEVeronique Montagne was desperate when she agreed to kidnap a prince to settle her profligate father’s gambling debts, and certainly didn’t imagine that her prisoner might sweet-talk her into helping him escape. Saving her home is now the least of her troubles, especially when the attraction simmering between her and the angry prince blazes into true passion. To save them both from scandal, Nicholas proposes a convenient marriage—but when a vengeful plot threatens to tear them apart, he discovers that Veronique’s love is what he desires most of all… “Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth Hoyt