Hearts Aflame

From the 9th to the early 20th century, from Paris under siege by Vikings to colonial Kenya, the stone's legacy is inescapable. Those who inherit will be consumed by fire. Dear Reader, You are embarking on an adventure that has been two years in the making. Hearts Aflame was the brainchild of 13 authors known collectively as Love Historicals. Four eventually participated in the final publication. For four busy, bestselling authors to collaborate successfully on creating brand new stories around a central theme is an achievement in itself, and we are proud of the result. We hope you come to love the Rowan family as you follow the history of their heirloom from the 9th to the 20th centuries. For more information about each individual author, you can visit the Love Historicals website at http://www.lovehistoricals.com ROWAN'S LEGACY by Jill Hughey When Vikings attack Paris and kill her father, Fia is trapped, in danger and far from home. Rowan's rescue of her may only renew the bitterness of the betrayal that ended their friendship years ago. With no choice but to be saved by the last person she ever wanted to see, Fia is forced to confront the truth of what really happened in the past. Dare she accept Rowan's friendship again, or is it possible an even more intimate connection awaits with the man she swore to hate forever? PASSION'S FIRE by Anna Markland Brigandine Lordsmith has been a boy for as long as she can remember, obliged to work in her father's forge as his apprentice. Matthew de Rowenne burns with resentment when King Henry sends him to quell an uprising in Galloway...and expects him to marry a Scot. But Matthew can never marry. The stone's legacy promises fire will consume his bride. A LEGENDARY LOVE by Catherine Kean Tavis de Rowenne doesn't believe in curses. However, when a freak accident almost causes Lady Helena Marlowe, his intended, to drown, he wonders if his ancient cloak pin just might be damned. Helena vows never to see or speak to Tavis again, but when her father falls ill, Tavis might be the only one who can save him. Does she dare to trust the roguish Scot with dangerous secrets, especially when he's determined to win her heart? LOVE REMEMBERS by Nancy Morse A woman without a past... A man desperate to save his future... A new crown colony struggling to find its place in the world... Will the ancient stone she wears around her neck lead her to destruction or into the arms of the only man she has ever loved?


Genre: Historical Romance