But the treachery, scandal, and treason that follow can unleash as much passion as it does adventure. Among the ruthless ambitions of England's powerful, love at first sight is a dangerous game. But one honorable man among a crowd of dandies could give her all she needs to change her fortunes–and set her free. Her smallest acts of defiance carry a heavy price. Helena Knyvett may be a daughter of the aristocracy, but in truth she is little but a pawn in her brother's ploys for power. Of course, not every lady hides behind a powdered face. He's duty-bound to go to court and swear homage to his king anyway, a perfect opportunity–were not court women trussed in stupid fashions and corrupted with false mannerisms. Bedding the Enemy Laird Keir McQuade is a newcomer to his title, and has much work before him to restore the McQuade honor. But as Bronwyn will discover, he has much to teach her as well. And however brave and beautiful a man Cullen may be, he has much to learn about a woman's fighting spirit.

Nor is she eager to live among the resentful veterans of McQuade wars. She won't be punished for what she did not do. And looking on Bronwyn McQuade but once has put her in his dreams for a week. A marriage could end the constant war between the clans. Since his brother wed a fetching lass, Cullen's been thinking he too needs a wife. So when McQuade tells the Court of Scotland that Cullen has stolen his daughter's virtue, Cullen steals the daughter instead. In the Warrior's Bed Cullen McJames will not have his honor sullied, certainly not by his clan's nemesis Laird Erik McQuade. But she was promised to Curan first, and his kisses are very tempting. The king has put nobler women to death for lesser trespasses. She knows what could happen if she disobeys her father. Bridget Newbury has always done her duty–to her parents, to the church, to the man they selected as her betrothed.

He'll just have to convince Bridget, somehow, that her heart is more important than her duty. Especially now that he sees the luscious young woman she has blossomed into. But Bridget's father promised her to Curan, and Curan means to have her. And he arrives just in time–his bride's father has summoned her to London, to wed another man. Improper Seduction Lord Curan Ramsden is home from war, and eager to claim his betrothed.

In bed with a stranger by mary wine