Catherine Kean crea avvincenti romanzi rosa medievali, estendendo la sua portata creativa ad altri generi rosa popolari. Le sue narrazioni approfondiscono i paesaggi emotivi dei suoi personaggi, tessendo trame intricate che catturano i lettori. Lo stile distintivo di Kean risiede nella sua capacità di evocare l'atmosfera del passato esplorando al contempo temi senza tempo di amore e passione. È nota per lo sviluppo di ricche relazioni tra i personaggi e la creazione di esperienze narrative immersive e accattivanti.
A woman harbors perilous secrets that could jeopardize her future, while a loyal knight is bound by duty. Their unexpected reunion stirs unresolved emotions, leading to a tense struggle between desire and obligation. As they navigate their complicated past, the threat of heartbreak and destruction looms over them, challenging their choices and loyalty.
Set in England during 1192, the story follows Geoffrey de Lanceau, a lord consumed by a desire for revenge after his father's wrongful death. Determined to clear his father's name, he devises a cunning plan when he encounters a beautiful damsel, who happens to be the daughter of his sworn enemy. Torn between his feelings for her and his quest for justice, Geoffrey faces a dilemma that could cost him everything, including the love of a lifetime.
When Lady Leona Ransley sets eyes upon the bold warrior who enters the tavern room, she recognizes him: Aldwin Treynarde, the earl's son who almost caused her death twelve years ago--and the only man who has ever kissed her. Shocked, she fights her emotions, determined to hand him the stolen ruby pendant, take the reward, and vanish.Aldwin senses the husky-voiced beauty is more than she seems. She may know the whereabouts of his lord's enemies. She also might be his means to earn what he wants most: knighthood.Taking Leona hostage, he spirits her away. She fights him at every chance. Aldwin desires his captive more than any woman he's ever met, and when he discovers who she really is, he has one last chance to protect her life. Only by resolving what happened between them years ago and by fighting side by side can Aldwin and Leona defeat the traitors and surrender to their greatest temptation: love.
When Lady Violetta Molineaux is injured falling into an underground tunnel, she's rescued by her enemy, Lord Osric Seabrook. Afraid to reveal her identity to him, Violetta maintains her ruse of being a commoner. Yet, when she and Osric discover a secret in the tunnel, one that involves the rare blue rose, they must acknowledge shocking truths that could change their lives forever.
When Edouard de Lanceau, son of Moydenshire's great Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau, finds an unconscious wounded woman lying in a river, he's shocked to recognize Lady Juliana de Greyne, to whom he was once almost betrothed. The previous year, his bet with a friend to win her kiss went awry, and the commitment to her never proceeded. When Juliana's sister deceived him into betrothing her instead, Edouard became honor-bound to wed her; yet he still desires Juliana. Taking her in his arms, he vows to discover who would want her dead-and why.While riding to an important meeting on behalf of his ill father, Edouard must face Lord Geoffrey's enemies, who have returned to Moydenshire to destroy him. Taken prisoner and chained in a tower, Edouard must fight not only for his life but for Juliana's as well. When Juliana wakes, she has no memory of who she is or what happened to her. She only knows she's captive in a chamber alongside a man in chains who insists he knows her.For reasons unknown, her feelings for this stranger run strong. Were they once lovers, or is he a cold-blooded killer? Determined to regain her memories and know the truth, Lady Juliana discovers that nothing can vanquish love or the power of a knight's persuasion.
Six Christmases ago, after refusing his kiss, Lady Mary Westbrook was locked in the dungeon by Lord Holden Kendall, a squire at Branton Keep. When an attempted child abduction days before Christmas brings Holden back to the castle, Mary must confront again what happened between them.Holden is a grown warrior now, and he resolves to not only make matters right with Mary, but finally win her kiss. Yet, as peril ensues, Mary must risk far more than a chance at true love.
Geoffrey de Lanceau, rytíř ověnčený slávou z křížové výpravy, nevěří, že otec zradil krále, a proto přísahá pomstu siru Brackendaleovi, otcovu vrahovi. Když poprvé potká Brackendaleovu dceru Elizabeth, je ihned okouzlen její krásou, nevinností i odvahou, ale zároveň si uvědomí, jak vynikající nástroj pomsty se mu dostává do rukou.
Gisela flieht 1194 vor ihrem gewalttätigen Ehemann und arbeitet als Schneiderin, um ein neues Leben zu beginnen. Doch als Dominic de Terre auftaucht, gerät ihr Leben aus den Fugen, denn er ist auf einer gefährlichen Mission und Gisela steht im Mittelpunkt seiner Nachforschungen.
England, 1192: Als orientalische Tänzerin verkleidet, versucht Lady Rexana den unbarmherzigen Sheriff Linford zu verführen, um ihren Bruder vor der drohenden Verhaftung zu bewahren. Linford verliebt sich in die schöne Tänzerin und will ihr helfen, doch zuerst soll sie seine Frau werden. Schweren Herzens willigt Rexana in die Ehe ein – und ist bald hin- und hergerissen zwischen der Sorge um ihren Bruder und der langsam erwachenden Leidenschaft für ihren Ehemann …
