Avador Series by Shirley Martin

A man and a woman who fear to love each other must work together to save the kingdom from betrayal. Fear and betrayal threaten the kingdom of Avador. Keriam, a princess with supernatural powers, must save her father from assassination. But can she trust Roric, or is he part of the plot? Roric loved once and lost. He wants to put his past behind him and love Princess Keriam, but he fears she is a witch. And witchcraft is forbidden in the kingdom... moreA man and a woman who fear to love each other must work together to save the kingdom from betrayal. Fear and betrayal threaten the kingdom of Avador. Keriam, a princess with supernatural powers, must save her father from assassination. But can she trust Roric, or is he part of the plot? Roric loved once and lost. He wants to put his past behind him and love Princess Keriam, but he fears she is a witch. And witchcraft is forbidden in the kingdom. If found guilty, she will be burned at the stake. Not even her father could save her. less

Desperate to escape an unwanted suitor, Fianna flees to a faraway city. There, she finds she has gone from bad to worse. She is caught between three different men who want her, each for his own reason. The demon, Stilo, wants her as his sex slave. Angus, the spurned suitor, won't give up in his pursuit. Only one man, Gaderian, loves her for herself, and he's a vampire... moreDesperate to escape an unwanted suitor, Fianna flees to a faraway city. There, she finds she has gone from bad to worse. She is caught between three different men who want her, each for his own reason. The demon, Stilo, wants her as his sex slave. Angus, the spurned suitor, won't give up in his pursuit. Only one man, Gaderian, loves her for herself, and he's a vampire. In a realm where vampires and demons battle for supremacy, Fianna is trapped in a dangerous game, where someone is bound to lose his life. less

An evil witch places a curse on Alana Cullain, turning the once beautiful woman into an ugly hag. Chased from her village, Alana seeks sanctuary in the dark forest. There she finds a strange cottage, one she had never seen before, and makes her home there. Demoted and badly wounded in battle, mercenary soldier Colin Duffrey heads home to recover. Along the way, he discovers a cottage in the midst of a forest and finds refuge there... moreAn evil witch places a curse on Alana Cullain, turning the once beautiful woman into an ugly hag. Chased from her village, Alana seeks sanctuary in the dark forest. There she finds a strange cottage, one she had never seen before, and makes her home there. Demoted and badly wounded in battle, mercenary soldier Colin Duffrey heads home to recover. Along the way, he discovers a cottage in the midst of a forest and finds refuge there. A woman, marred on the outside, and a man, afflicted on the inside, meet in an isolated cottage. There, they learn that they can help each other. And with a bit of magic, miracles can happen. less

Used as a pawn for much of her life, Allegra vows that someday she will determine her own fate. But when Rowan Leinster becomes her guardian, she fears she has gone from bad to worse. Soon, danger threatens her. For her safety, Rowan takes her to a far-distant land, a world beyond time and space. There, Allegra and Rowan discover their growing love for each other, yet they realize they can't stay in this paradise... moreUsed as a pawn for much of her life, Allegra vows that someday she will determine her own fate. But when Rowan Leinster becomes her guardian, she fears she has gone from bad to worse. Soon, danger threatens her. For her safety, Rowan takes her to a far-distant land, a world beyond time and space. There, Allegra and Rowan discover their growing love for each other, yet they realize they can't stay in this paradise. With the help of a friendly dragon, they return to their own world with its turmoil and strife. When a handsome king seeks Allegra's hand in marriage, she must choose between the needs of her country and the desires of her heart. Shirley Martin Avador Series Published by Books We Love Book 1 – Night Secrets Book 2 – Night Shadows Book 3 – Enchanted Cottage Book 4 – Allegra’s Dream less

Rabid wolves are overrunning the city of Moytura.. The queen issues a decree to the city's sentries: Kill the wolves. Hunting the beasts in the forest, sentry Briant Girard spies a wolf in the distance and fells the animal with an arrow. Minutes later, he discovers that he has badly injured a young woman. Where is the wolf? he wonders,while he worries about the young woman. Two creatures trapped in one body, Annwn is torn and confused... moreRabid wolves are overrunning the city of Moytura.. The queen issues a decree to the city's sentries: Kill the wolves. Hunting the beasts in the forest, sentry Briant Girard spies a wolf in the distance and fells the animal with an arrow. Minutes later, he discovers that he has badly injured a young woman. Where is the wolf? he wonders,while he worries about the young woman. Two creatures trapped in one body, Annwn is torn and confused. She delights in her wolf essence, when she can roam the woodland, wild and free. But her human side yearns for all the joys of a normal woman, a satisfying livelihood, a home and children. She fears the wolf will forever bar her from attaining her desires. Deeply attracted to the lovely Annwn, Briant wonders why she spurns his advances. Even after he discovers her secret, he vows he will always love her. But Annwn knows their love is hopeless. A beast trapped inside her, a young woman fears she will never find happiness with the man she loves. less