Karen Ranney Livres

Ecosse, 1862À 19 ans, Glynis MacLain est vive, spontanée, et n'hésite pas à sauter au cou de Lennox Cameron pour l'embrasser passionnément... avant de fuir quand elle apprend qu'il est fiancé.À 26 ans, après sept ans de mariage à Washington, Glynis revient à Glasgosw bien changée. Elle est veuve, posée, sophistiquée, et maîtrise ses émotions d'une poigne de fer... jusqu'à se retrouver face à Lennox. Le désir et la passion se réveillent aussitôt, et risquent de mettre en péril la délicate mission qui lui a été confiée. Peut-elle vraiment prendre le risque de tout bouleverser pour un amour de jeunesse jamais oublié ?A propos de l'auteurKaren Ranney a commencé à écrire dès l’âge de cinq ans. Son premier manuscrit, The Maple Leaf (La feuille d’érable), a été lu publiquement dans son école alors qu’elle n’était qu’en primaire. Enfant, elle voulait devenir violoniste (quand elle avait sept ans, ses parents ont fait fabriquer un violon spécialement pour elle), avocate, professeur et, surtout, écrivain. Si le violon a rapidement été écarté, elle est toujours fascinée par le droit et enseigne bénévolement. Mais c’est l’écriture qui reste la grande passion de sa vie.

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.

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

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

Set in a world of dashing dukes, this novel introduces a captivating new series by bestselling author Karen Ranney. It explores the dynamics between charismatic aristocrats and the strong women who challenge and tame them, blending romance with rich character development and engaging plotlines. Readers can expect a delightful mix of charm, wit, and emotional depth as the story unfolds in a vibrant historical setting.

New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Ranney's captivating series concludes with a tale of opposites whose attraction scorches a trail from the Highlands to the glittering halls of London-and courts scandal at every turn .

Set in the captivating world of the Clan Sinclair series, this installment promises a blend of passion and intrigue. The story unfolds with complex characters navigating their desires and loyalties amidst a backdrop of rich historical elements. Expect intense romantic encounters and emotional depth as the characters confront their pasts and forge new connections. The author skillfully weaves together themes of love, family, and the challenges of clan dynamics, making it a must-read for fans of heartfelt romance.

New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney's third book in her Duke series spins the tale of a reluctant duke who must choose between his life in America-and the Scottish woman he's destined to love... As the ward to the late Duke of Lothian, Elsbeth Carew resides at the ancestral estate of Bealadair.

From New York Times Bestselling Author Karen Ranney comes the first book in a royally romantic and deeply emotional new series about taking risks and allowing the power to love satisfy the questions of the heart .

Characters in this gripping narrative are haunted by their histories, leading them to seek refuge in new environments. As they navigate their present lives, they confront the shadows of their pasts, grappling with guilt, trauma, and the quest for redemption. The story delves into themes of forgiveness and self-discovery, exploring how the characters' journeys intertwine, ultimately revealing that running from the past may not be the solution to finding peace and acceptance in the present.