Defiant Passion is the prequel to Books Two and Three of The Sons of Rhodri Trilogy, written for readers unfamiliar with the cast of Conquering Passion. It reprises the story of that book through the eyes of Rhodri, the Welsh villain turned hero.Rhodri is a warrior, the chieftain of an oppressed people, sworn to rid Wales of the Normans. Rhonwen is a healer, a woman of peace. Noble blood runs in his veins. She is the natural child of an un...

It's a bitter battle between the Normans and the Saxons for the fate of the English throne, and it promises to be the epic beginning of the legendary Montbryce Legacy.A True War Hero …Ram de Montbryce is an ambitious young warrior who valiantly serves William the Conqueror at the epic Battle of Hastings where more than 10,000 soldiers were slain.A Sacrificial Pawn ...Mabelle de Valtesse is an heiress-turned-refugee whose vol...

A compilation of the first four books of Ms. Markland's iconic original Montbryce Legacy series. Get intimate with the history of a noble family caught up in the intrigues and betrayals of the Norman Conquest.

Cruelly tortured by usurpers who have stolen his lands, an Irish lord seeks vengeance. Can a spoiled English noblewoman bring peace to his tormented soul?

Gallien has sworn never to wed again after a catastrophic marriage to a shrew who betrayed him with another man.You know the old saying, Once bitten...twice shy.Peridotte de Pontrouge has long dreamed of marrying Geoffrey Plantagenet, but her hopes are dashed when he is betrothed to the daughter of King Henry of England.Political intrigue forces Gallien and Peri to marry against their will.

Written in honor of the 150th anniversary of Canada's independence.In the 19th century many a younger son left Scotland in search of the wealth and advancement offered by the fur trade in the untamed wilds of Western North America. Inspired by the intrepid adventures of Simon Fraser and Alexander Mckenzie, they endured harsh winters and primitive conditions.Rendezvous is the story of one such adventurer, Ian Donaldson, a Highlander fortunate enough to secure a position with ...

Refined Norman noblewoman forced to wed barbaric Welshman!Rhys ap Rhodri is not a warrior, unlike his father. He believes in negotiation and diplomacy as a better means of curbing Norman influence in Wales. When his rebellious twin brothers are captured and sentenced to be hanged by the Earl of Warwick, Rhys arranges a betrothal that will save his brothers and secure him a wife.Annalise de Vymont is the orphaned daughter of an impoverished and disgraced Norman baron. She has ...

It's a fight to preserve the Montbryce family legacy.The Montbryce brothers served William the Conqueror with valor in the medieval war that secured the English throne for him. Now, the war-torn country faces a clash of cultures between Normans and Saxons.A Sensitive Young Warrior...Hugh de Montbryce must heal from the deep trauma of war by allowing love to conquer his heart. Still a virgin, the youngest member of the Montbryce family has g...

Only lies can keep her children alive...Alexandre is a powerful Norman nobleman haunted by memories of a troubled past. He has sworn never to marry.Elayne is a Scottish noblewoman masquerading as the nursemaid of her own children, sent to Normandy by King David as good faith hostages. Neither she nor her children are who they purport to be and only lies can keep them alive.The struggle for the throne of England between Stephen and Maud in the 12th century provides the ...

Praise for A Man of Value"A beautiful, well told historic romance. Filled with interesting characters, a solid plot and colorful backgrounds, this story reeled me in and kept me turning pages till the end. This is a very well written, well thought out and plotted story. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story." Susan-Goodreads Reviewer"This sensual, bittersweet love story between Agneta and Sir Caedmon Woolgar is beautifully written." M...

Denis de Sancerre is the dwarf who appears in many of Ms. Markland's previous books. Can he find love in a cruel medieval world? He has never risked his heart before. His half brother Adam must come to terms with physical losses caused by illness. Can he trust the woman he loves with his terrible secret?The story unfolds in 12th century England, Normandy and Brittany. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Arundel Castle, and the eerie ancient monoliths of Carnac in Brittany, H...

Swan and Rodrick share a common ancestor four generations in the past. The powers that be in the Church refuse to sanction their marriage. Rodrick must abandon the woman he loves or forfeit his earldom. A poignant love story set against the turmoil of civil strife as King Stephen and Prince Henry Plantagenet fight for the throne of England.