Jayne Castel

He'll burn it all down. For her. A dutiful chieftain. A reclusive healer with a deadly secret. An obsession that defies the rules. Craeg Maclean has spent his life proving he's nothing like his brutal father. He's honorable, controlled, and his betrothal to a chieftain's daughter will create a crucial alliance-even if the match leaves him feeling trapped. But then his horse throws him in the woods, and nothing will be the same again. Hazel has lived in isolation for as long as she can remember, hiding in the forest with her protective mother. She's a gifted healer, but she keeps the world at arm's length. When her mother dies, she reveals a devastating truth about who Hazel really is. And then the local chieftain appears at her door, injured. The night that follows forms a connection between them. Hazel knows she should resist the pull. He's her chieftain. He's betrothed. And she's ten years his elder with a deadly secret. But Craeg can't stop thinking about the fierce woman who challenged him, healed him, and made him laugh. For the first time in his life, he feels alive-not just dutiful. His fascination becomes obsession. And obsession becomes something far more dangerous. She's everything he's not supposed to want. He's everything she can't afford to love. As his wedding day approaches and killers close in, they face a choice: honor the life they're supposed to live or fight for the one they desperately want. Because some loves are worth risking everything for. Full of suspense, emotion, and delicious spice, SONS OF MULL is a spin-off series from ROGUES OF MULL and HIGHLAND SCANDAL. The trilogy follows three warriors-Craeg, Ailean, and Greig-and the fierce women who make them question everything they thought they knew about duty, honor, and love.

Will she trust the man who betrayed her ... or watch her world fall into darkness? Enemies-to-lovers. Slow-burn steam and a morally grey hero you'll never forget. Celtic mythology meets Frog Prince vibes. The epic conclusion to a Romantasy duology perfect for fans of LJ Andrews and Rachel Gillig. A year ago, Lara's husband double-crossed her and stole half her kingdom. Now her former overkings circle like hungry wolves at her borders. But a far greater threat has awakened. The Shattered Crown-a broken stone circle in the north-has become a conduit for chaos. The veil between worlds is tearing apart, unleashing vengeful spirits upon the mortal realm. The Slew and other nightmares bent on destruction now hunt her people. Only an impossible alliance between three sworn enemies can seal the breach and stop the rising tide of evil. But can a betrayed queen, a treacherous half-blood, and the enigmatic Raven Queen set aside their hatred to save both human and fae ... or will Albia burn? From best-selling author Jayne Castel comes a Romantic Fantasy duology set in the same world as The Enforcer's Bride, where druids, mortals, and Fae collide with Celtic myth. If you love stories with The Frog Prince vibes, revenge, and redemption-and if you like fierce heroines, and feral and flawed heroes-you won't be able to put down this addictive Romantasy. Note: THE BURNING CROWN is Book Two of a duology (with a storyline that spans both novels) that begins with THE QUEEN AND THE HALF-BLOOD. It's not recommended to dive into this story without reading Book One first.

They could resist anything ... except temptation. When a lonely laird hires a widowed lady to look after his sons, an unexpected attraction sparks between them-one that leads to a wicked, and risky, game. Dive into a delicious Highland Historical Romance set on Medieval Isle of Mull.After Kylie Grant's feckless husband leaves her a penniless widow, she has two choices: return to her family in disgrace or find herself a job. Determined to make herself useful, she chooses the latter and takes a position at Dounarwyse broch on the Isle of Mull.Rae Maclean is a powerful chieftain ... but an unhappy one. After a passionless marriage, he's sworn never to wed again. However, with his two sons running wild, he needs someone to keep them in check. Hiring the stern but lovely Kylie seems like a wise choice at the time, but from the moment she moves in, he fights a growing desire for her.And when he discovers that, like him, Kylie has given up on love-but not sex-laird and employee embark on a sensual game: for the next few months, they will enjoy each other's bodies and explore all the things they've both missed out on. But once spring arrives, their relationship will go back to being platonic.They both agree to the arrangement. What could possibly go wrong?But what begins as a game of excitement and discovery eventually takes a twist that risks breaking both their hearts.Full of impossible choices, forbidden love, and steam, Jayne Castel's new series, HIGHLAND SCANDAL, is set on Medieval Isle of Mull and follows three unconventional sisters, and the men who put everything on the line for them.

She's a 300-year-old Fae assassin with a bloodstained soul. He's the mortal High King's chief-enforcer, responsible for hunting and killing her people. Their marriage will be the breaking-and the making-of them both.Outlander meets The Witcher and Throne of Glass. BOUND BY DECEPTION is a high-stakes Fantasy Romance with enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn delicious spice, a mail-order-bride, and a dark and lush world inspired by Celtic myth.Bree Fellshadow is a master assassin, but when she's sent to work as a spy in the enemy court, she finds herself out of her depth.Killing the queen's enemies is easy compared to pretending to be a biddable wife or dealing with her obnoxious chief-enforcer husband-a powerful warrior-druid who both enrages and unsettles her.Cailean mac Brochan is also worryingly suspicious, and she keeps drawing his attention. But Bree must gain his trust, to learn where and when the enemy will strike.That is ... if she survives long enough.From best-selling author Jayne Castel comes a brand new, Romantic Fantasy duology, where druids, mortals, and Fae collide with Celtic myth. If you love stories about betrayal, sacrifice, divided loyalties, and redemption-and if you like fierce, stabby heroines, and grumpy, protective heroes-you won't be able to put down this addictive Romantasy.*Please note: This is Book One in a duology and will end on a cliffhanger. Readers are encouraged to read the list of triggers on the author's website.*

No matter how much they hated each other ... fate tied them together. Two sworn enemies are shipwrecked-and are forced to confront the dark secret they both share. Scars, sacrifices, and high adventure in Medieval Scotland.Years ago, Astrid Maclean's best friend died in a tragic accident ... but Astrid doesn't believe it was an accident. Instead, she holds one man responsible.Finn MacDonald carries a heavy burden, one that he shares with no one. After a decade away at war, he now serves the Macleans of Duart on the Isle of Mull. However, he still holds a deep resentment toward the locals who once tried to hang him-and the woman who incited their hatred.When the clan-chief charges them both with a vital mission on the eve of war with the neighboring clan, Astrid and Finn are forced to work alongside each other.They set off to get help from allies, but when a violent storm hits their ship and they are shipwrecked on a desolate isle, their journey goes awry.Suddenly, two sworn enemies are thrown together in a fight for survival.And when they are, the truth about the past ... and how they really feel about each other ... is finally revealed.THE LADY HE LOATHED is Book Three of an exciting new Medieval Scottish Romance trilogy by Jayne Castel-full of flawed yet irresistible Highland warriors and determined Scottish lasses

He stole her to hurt his enemy. He never planned to fall for her. A vengeful warrior abducts the proud daughter of the man who murdered his father-only to discover she is his soulmate. Vengeance and epic love collide on Medieval Isle of Mull.Jack Maclean wants revenge against the man who butchered his father. He's waited long enough to claim it, but now he has a plan: he's going to hit Kendric Mackinnon where it hurts and steal his lovely daughter.Tara Mackinnon is doggedly loyal to her clan. She'll do what she can to help her father gain the edge over their enemies-the Macleans-including marrying to secure a powerful alliance.But when a stranger abducts her, Tara is thrown into another life, full of danger and unexpected passion. Dragged into the wilds of the Isle of Mull, with her father's men hunting them, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the warrior who has stolen her.And it doesn't take Jack long before he makes a soul-shattering discovery.He should hate the woman he's stolen ... but why does it feel like he's been looking for her his entire life?THE BRIDE HE STOLE is Book Two of an exciting new Medieval Scottish Romance trilogy by Jayne Castel-full of flawed yet irresistible Highland warriors and determined Scottish lasses

Their love was forged against all odds. A free-spirited clan-chief's daughter falls for a brooding blacksmith-a man she can never have. Grumpy/Sunshine meets fated love in Medieval Scotland.Greer Forbes, a sunny clan-chief's daughter, has always embraced life's bright side. But one fateful summer with the Mackays of Dun Ugadale will change her life forever.Brodie Mackay, the rugged, illegitimate son of a chieftain, toils over his anvil, crafting iron and steel by day and losing himself in tavern revelry by night. Loyal to his kin but wary of love's snares, he has never surrendered his heart-until now.When Greer, relentlessly cheerful and inquisitive, crosses paths with Brodie, sparks fly. Their connection is undeniable, but Brodie is determined to resist. Yet when Greer boldly requests a dirk, and even knife-fighting lessons, he realizes he may be in over his head.But the die is cast, and when their hearts entwine, Greer becomes an irresistible force in Brodie's life-a perilous obsession that could destroy them both.Rebellious Highland Hearts is a four-book series following Iver Mackay of Dun Ugadale and his three brothers-Lennox, Kerr, and Brodie-as they meet women who will change their lives forever.

He's her protector. But will he end up her ruin? A Roman noblewoman, a Brigante warrior, and forbidden love across cultures in Ancient Britain.Colombia Juventus is promised to a Roman officer posted upon Hadrian's Wall. Determined to be with her betrothed, she sets off across the seas to Britannia to join him. But when Brigante rebels attack the supply convoy she's traveling in, Colombia's privileged, sheltered life shatters.Aedan is a Brigante chieftain's son, yet his fate has always been entwined with the Romans. He fought them, lost, and was taken a slave. He then gained his freedom only to discover he no longer belonged in his old life. Now he's part of a band of outlaws that preys on travelers to the northern frontier.But when an attack on a Roman convoy turns savage, and Aedan steps into stop a noblewoman from being raped, his destiny is again tied to those he once served.Colombia finds herself on the run with a man who will change her life forever.Set in 2nd Century AD, during the Roman occupation of what is now Britain and Scotland, ENSNARING THE DOVE is a powerful, steamy standalone romance about finding true love in the unlikeliest of places.