Elizabeth Rose

★ Only a madman uses the Stone of Destiny as his pillow ★Highlander, Aidan MacKeefe, secretly guards the Stone of Destiny for Scotland, using the coronation stone as his pillow. When he dreams of a bonnie Scottish angel with flowing red hair, he can think of nothing else. And when the girl appears in his life, he is determined to protect her.Effie MacDuff and her sister have been taken prisoners by the English, put into hanging cages. Her only hope in securing their freedom is agreeing to help the bloody English by finding the hidden Stone of Destiny for them. When she meets a Highlander who lets the secret slip that he is guarding the stone, she thinks her luck has changed. But her mission is hampered when she starts to have feelings for the Madman MacKeefe.He is willing to die to protect Scotland's secret. She is willing to betray her king and country to save her sister. When beliefs are shattered as desires grow stronger, someone's destiny is bound to change.

◆ He never meant to fall in love with his best friend's sister ◆Ian MacKeefe is haunted by the demons in his head, taunting him of his tarnished past. On All Hallows' Eve he sees the face of a man in the fire. It is the image of an enemy he's killed and buried three years earlier. It is a disturbing thought since this is the night when supposedly the veil between two worlds is the thinnest and the dead can come back to life.Kyla has taken a liking to Ian, but she is his best friend's sister. They've grown up together, but now she is a woman and has caught his eye, or at least she hopes she has. Ian shouldn't be having feelings for Kyla and it scares him. If Aidan finds out, he'll have Ian's head. Meaning to frighten the girl off the way he's done in the past, Ian kisses Kyla, but it only makes things worse since she seems to be attracted to him as well.When Ian is asked to escort Kyla home, his past comes back to haunt him. He hears rumors that Tearlach MacTavish, the man he killed, has come back to life and is looking for an alliance with the MacKeefes in the form of a bride. No one, especially a man who should be dead, is going to take Kyla away from Ian. He will give his life to protect her. That is, if his past doesn't stop him first.Can Ian face his past before it's too late, now that he realizes Kyla is so much more to him than just his best friend's wee sister? Will true love give him the strength to set things right, and this time keep his dead enemies in the ground where they belong?

♥He's a devil of a man, and she's a novice in the abbey♥Amber de Burgh is a novice of the Sisters of St. Ermengild, in training to take her final vows of becoming a nun. But when the doors to the church slam open oe night and a wounded man named Lucifer enters, her life changes forever.Lucifer, or Lucas as he prefers to be called, has a very tarnished past and a future that fares no better. When he sets eyes on the abbey's new novice who heals him, he feels attracted to her and knows he can never let her become a nun. Caught up in the middle of church corruption, Lucas is sent on a pilgrimage with Amber. His mission is to steal the Regale Ruby from the shrine of St. Thomas Becket at the Canterbury Cathedral. While Amber intends to pray, that is the last thing on Lucas' mind.Can a pure dove change the morals of an unscrupulous man or will he change hers first?*The saga of the four sisters continues afterwards with the Madman MacKeefe Series

From an early morning walk to fancy fairy wings, her love for tennis balls and her friendship with Phoenix, the cat, Nava is so excited to spend the day with you Enjoy this sweet book of fun photographs capturing a day in the life of Nava, the Doberman.

♥ She's lost her sight, but is he the one who is blind as to what they share between them? ♥Thad Taylor is the youngest of the 12 Taylor brothers and also the only one who is still single. If he doesn't want to lose his inheritance he'll have to marry fast.In a desperate moment, he makes a promise to a dying man to marry the man's daughter. Thad agrees, since he knows Zoe Fenton and has dated her in high school, even though he hasn't seen her in years. When Zoe arrives in Sweetwater it is evident that her father left out a vital piece of information that Thad wished he would have known.Zoe Fenton has been blinded in a car accident years ago. When she steps off the train in Sweetwater with her caretaker to meet with her father, everything changes. The caretaker drops dead and Zoe is approached by her ex-boyfriend Thad Taylor asking to marry her.Thad means well, but is overcompensating for her lack of sight, inventing one thing after another to help her, but only making her feel frustrated and worthless. How can she make him see that she is still an independent woman?Can two lovers from the past move into the future with challenges that are only turning them against each other? Before it's too late, can they see with their hearts instead of their eyes that they were meant to be together?(This book also contains an epilogue, telling about each of the Taylor brothers and their families years later.)Sons of a preacher but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble.

★He needs a strong wife as a pawn to flush out a killer★Bonus: The Daughters of the Dagger Prequel is included in the paperback of Ruby.Ruby de Burgh acts more like the son her father always wanted, rather than a lady. She is not pleased to discover that her father offered Lord Sheffield - The Lord of Death - his choice of any of his daughters. What's even more upsetting is that Lord Sheffield has chosen her Lord Nyle Dacre of Sheffield needs a wife so he can carry out his secret mission. After losing three wives in a matter of months, it is obvious their deaths were no accidents. He is sure they were all murdered. To catch the murderer, this time he chooses a wife as bait who he knows can wield a sword and hold her own against any attacker. Lady Ruby is just the girl he's been looking for. But when danger stalks her, he realizes that all he wants to do is protect her.Will murder and mayhem place a wedge between an unconventional bride and the Lord of Death? Or will emotions rising to the surface bring them closer together?*Daughters of the Dagger Series is continued with the Madman MacKeefe Series.

◆◆ Will haunting memories of the past doom a marriage before it starts? ◆◆The Scottish Bride: Coira MacDuff has had a hard life. Once a prisoner of the English and held captive in a hanging cage, she is hesitant to marry an Englishman. Still, she does so for an alliance for her clan. Never does she expect her new husband to bring her back to Liddel Castle, the place that still haunts her dreams. The English Knight: Sir Lance de Selby manages to secure a border castle, trying to impress his new Scottish bride. However, the girl seems spooked and wants nothing more than to flee and go back to Scotland. All his attempts to make her accept him as her husband have failed and he doesn't know why.Will past memories haunt a new marriage? Or can love turn nightmares into bliss?

When her son began experiencing the challenges of addiction and mental ill-health, Elizabeth Rose learnt just how much hope and hurt a heart can hold. This book, much of which they wrote together, is an insight into what it was like for them to maintain the loving bond they both deserved, despite the many obstacles that tried to destroy it. The hope is that the book will help those who are supporting people with addiction and mental health issues to gain a clearer sense of their clients’ or loved ones’ experiences, and how much their challenges can affect them, their families and their friends. Bent Spoons and Broken Hearts describes the emotions that Elizabeth and her son faced on their journey, written in the hope that it helps others realise they are not alone.

When an assassination attempt on the king goes wrong during a joust and takes the life of an innocent man, Harlowe & Fitch must hunt down a devious killer before he strikes again. A grand tournament is about to begin, and the excitement grows as King Edward III joins the festivities at Mablethorpe Castle. Meanwhile, Lady Vivienne Harlowe's past comes back to haunt her, and she will do anything to find answers to the questions that have plagued her for the past seven years regarding her parents' unsolved murders. Meeting the king is nerve-wracking, but he is the only one who might be able to shed light on her nightmarish quandary. When an unexpected death occurs on the tiltyard, Lady Vivienne and Sheriff Zachariah Fitch find themselves searching for a killer who seems to lurk in the shadows and is always one step ahead of them at every turn. With the crowds and chaos from the tournament surrounding them, and Zachariah being distracted by an unexpected visitor from his own past, they are at a severe disadvantage in trying to discover the truth. Now, they must not only protect the king, but also clear the name of the accused before the end of the tournament, or an innocent man will die for another's crime. Time ticks down quickly, forcing the sheriff to devise a dangerous plan to draw out the murderer...and at the same time, hope their king survives the process. A lady and her bloodhound join the town's sheriff in a suspenseful hunt to apprehend a killer and bring about justice for a crime that might just be tied to Lady Vivienne's past, as well.

A celebration at Mablethorpe Castle turns to terror when a kennel fire blazes out of control. As Lady Vivienne Harlowe rushes to the scene, eager to help, a nobleman is found murdered. There's a killer on the loose and no one is safe . . . Lady Vivienne Harlowe doesn't fear much, and delves into life's experiences head on. But for years she's been plagued by the unsolved murders of her parents and the strange disappearance of other family members. Now, in the face of a new tragedy, she vows to follow every twist and turn until she's solved the dark deeds at Mablethorpe Castle.Sheriff Zachariah Fitch rushes to the scene, ready to investigate the corpse discovered under the castle stairs. He's determined to catch the murderer, but his childhood friend, Lady Vivienne Harlowe proves to be more than a distraction. She insists on helping him hunt down the killer, not caring about the danger. Still guilt-ridden for not solving the murders of Lady Vivienne's parents, Zachariah feels obliged to let her assist him. But as Harlowe and Fitch dig deeper into the murder, the danger only worsens as the mystery takes a dark turn and they find themselves targets of the killer."Fans of Brother Cadfael Mysteries will love this exciting medieval murder mystery by Elizabeth Rose." Sue-Ellen Welfonder, USA Today bestselling author.

♥ They were never meant to be together, but cannot bear to be apart ♥The Thief-taker: Thief-taker, Hunter Chase, wants nothing more than to rid himself of the demons in his head regarding his dark and difficult past. Now, as guardian of his unruly thirteen-year-old nephew, he finds his problems quickly mounting. He's never been a father and doesn't know how to keep the boy from going down the wrong path like he did. What he needs is a woman's guiding touch. Unfortunately, the type of women he meets through his line of work are anything but a good example.Then, a mysterious woman arrives at his door one day, wanting to hire him to track down a thief that is thought to be inside the walls of Shrewsbury Castle. With ties to the castle, Hunter doesn't want the job. It will only remind him of his past. However, it is hard to say no when the woman at his door is beautiful, smart, and highly spirited. He quickly finds himself intrigued and attracted to her and also accepting the job.The Falconer: Lady Regina Blake's birds of prey have always been of the utmost importance in her life. She's pushed aside any thoughts of a noble marriage, not wanting to be naught but a mere convenience to assure an alliance that holds no love. Delving into her training with her birds of prey, she's thankfully managed to avoid a betrothal of any kind. But when a thief infiltrates the castle walls, her father and brother decide to bring in a common thief-taker to catch him.Hunter Chase will be in disguise, and working with her in the mews. She hates the idea until she realizes Hunter isn't haughty and pompous like most noblemen. Instead, he is caring, handsome, and funny. This commoner can make her smile like no man ever could. Regina foolishly lets down her guard since he is no threat to her future. Or so she thinks, until she realizes she is quickly falling in love.Will a common man with dark secrets find happiness with a woman who is master over birds of prey? And can a forbidden love overcome all obstacles and spread its wings in flight?Love has no bounds but marriage has rules. A noble must never wed anyone from below the salt.(This series features the next generation from Elizabeth's Legacy of the Blade Series.)

Can magic and mortality survive once they become entangled?The Sea Nymph: When Merrow Havfine gets pulled through a portal along with two of her sisters, she finds herself entangled in the net of a fishing ship. As one of the eldest of her fifty sea nymph sisters, she is responsible for their safety. All she wants is to find them and go back through the portal before her father, Nereus, God of the Sea, discovers they've disobeyed his rules. But when a handsome mortal king decides to keep her as his prisoner instead of throwing her back into the sea, she must do whatever it takes to convince him to let her go.The King: Sebastian Ravenwolf has claimed the title of King of Macada Castle after the demise of his evil uncle. He struggles with his new position, listening to his advisor as to what is expected of him. When he catches a sea nymph in his nets, he is convinced this will give him an upper hand over the other two kings of Mura, the Blackseed brothers, who have magical powers. The nymph is beautiful and before long he realizes he wants her as more than just his prisoner. She stirs his heart and seems to understand him better than any of his loyal subjects. Having one sea nymph might make him powerful, but when he discovers there are three of them, his advisor convinces him he needs them all. Now, he just has to steal them away from his enemies - the other two kings.Duty and emotion clash as the descendant of an evil king tries to please both his people and the mysterious magical woman who has stolen his heart. The only problem is, humans and sea nymphs don't belong together. However, sometimes destiny brings them together anyway. Now, the real question is, can magic and mortality survive once they become entangled?

A portal, a witch, and a bounty hunter. What can possibly go wrong?The Witch: When Persimmon Burroughs seeks out her father after her mother's death, her life is turned upside down. She is the daughter of a sorceress but has been raised in seclusion and is just starting to activate her powers. There is an emptiness within her, and she longs to fill that void, never having known love, not even from her parents. Shortly after arriving in Mura, the sky opens up and a man falls out, knocking her to the ground. He is a bounty hunter from somewhere called Taelgonoth. Another surprise is that he tells her he got there by stepping through a portal.The Bounty Hunter: When Stone Nightstalker steps through a portal on a mission to catch a thief he never expects to end up in a land called Mura. This land is not like his or any other. Mura has magical beings like fae, elves, and his personal favorite, a witch named Persimmon. She carries around a gazing orb with her and can supposedly scry, seeing things that others cannot. What better way to find his thief and the stolen gemstones? He'll just get the witch to look into her gazing ball for him.But life isn't always as it seems, and things change in the blink of an eye. Not to mention, portals are highly unpredictable. No one can know when they will open or even where they will show up at all. If Stone can't get back through the portal, he might be stuck in Mura forever. His mission is crucial, but his focus quickly changes to the girl, and that only puts them both in danger.War, greed, deceit, magic, and a lot of surprises are in store for Stone and Persimmon as their attraction for each other grows stronger each day. She is magical but he is not. They couldn't be more different. Once certain steps are taken, there is no going back. Now, the real question is, will either of them really want to?

The right to play sport fairly and safely is universally recognized. Consequently, there have always been regulations about competition in which people may compete - Male, Female, under-age, certain weight groups, etc. The female category has been traditionally open only to biological female athletes. Recent societal shifts in gender theory proclaim gender as a fluid concept, saying that a person's gender identity has greater importance than birth sex. Transwomen athletes, born male but identifying as women, demand it is their human right to play in the female category. Following IOC guidance, many sports assented to the change. This means that in a physical contest, biological females are pitted against one special group of biological males, those who identify as women. Female athletes who miss team selection or lose to a transwoman have no other category in which to play. Can transgender inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety, and integrity in women's sport? Is erasure of purely female achievements and records acceptable? Are rewards, fame, affirmative programs, and sporting careers for females not important? Does authentic female sport cease to exist? What are solutions? This text presents the bio-physiological-sport science research that dismantles the myth that there is no performance advantage of transitioned transwomen athletes. It also explores the legal framework protecting sex-divided sport. The focus is on elite competition. There are also implications for grass roots and pre-pubertal children in sport. This text provides essential background for athletes, sports administrators, the public, and LGBT+ communities to debate this hot button issue with openness and respect.