Lecia Cornwall entwirft Geschichten vor der dramatischen Kulisse der kanadischen Rockies, die das komplexe Geflecht menschlicher Beziehungen erforschen. Ihre Erzählungen befassen sich mit zeitlosen Themen wie Liebe, Verlust und Erlösung und konzentrieren sich oft auf widerstandsfähige weibliche Protagonistinnen. Cornwall's unverwechselbare Prosa zeichnet sich durch reiche Beschreibungen und flüssiges Erzähltempo aus, das die Leser tief in die von ihr geschaffenen Welten eintauchen lässt. Ihre Arbeit bietet eine fesselnde Erkundung emotionaler Reisen und der unvergänglichen Stärke des menschlichen Geistes.
Die Schöne und das Highland-Biest
Im Schottland des Jahres 1706 kehrt Dair Og, einst stolz und stark, gebrochen aus der Gefangenschaft zurück. Eine Prophezeiung besagt, dass eine jungfräuliche Braut ihn erlösen kann. Die Hoffnung liegt auf der schönen Fiona, einer der Töchter des Lairds der MacLeods. Kann sie ihm seinen Lebensmut zurückgeben?
Schottland, 1707. "Sie ist eine Selkie, ein Geschenk des Meeres für unseren neuen Laird!" Der Clan ist überzeugt, dass die Fremde, die Malcom MacDonald am Strand gefunden hat, für ihn bestimmt ist. Doch auf den Aberglauben seiner Leute gibt der junge Highlander nichts. Zwar ist die junge Frau wirklich märchenhaft schön, und ja, sie weckt sein Begehren. Aber ein Zauberwesen ist sie sicher nicht. Schließlich war sie in den Plaid der verhassten MacLeods gehüllt. Er brennt vor Verlangen, sie zu lieben, aber er kann nur hoffen, dass sie auf Dauer ihr Gedächtnis verloren hat. Denn sonst erkennt sie in ihrem Verführer ihren Todfeind ...
A daring young woman risks everything to pursue a career as a doctor on the front lines in France during World War I, and learns the true meaning of hope, love, and resilience in the darkest of times. When Eleanor Atherton graduates from medical school near the top of her class in 1917, she dreams of going overseas to help the wounded, but her ambition is thwarted at every turn. Eleanor's parents insist she must give up medicine, marry a respectable man, and assume her proper place. While women might serve as ambulance drivers or nurses at the front, they cannot be physicians—that work is too dangerous and frightening. Nevertheless, Eleanor is determined to make more of a contribution than sitting at home knitting for the troops. When an unexpected twist of fate sends Eleanor to the battlefields of France as the private doctor of a British peer, she seizes the opportunity for what it is—the chance to finally prove herself. But there's a war on, and a casualty clearing station close to the front lines is an unforgiving place. Facing skeptical commanders who question her skills, scores of wounded men needing care, underhanded efforts by her family to bring her back home, and a blossoming romance, Eleanor must decide if she's brave enough to break the rules, face her darkest fears, and take the chance to win the career—and the love—she's always wanted.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Scotland, this historical romance weaves a tale of passion and intrigue. The narrative captures the essence of love and desire, reminiscent of the works of Karen Ranney and Karen Hawkins. Richly developed characters navigate the complexities of their relationships amidst the vibrant cultural landscape, creating a captivating story that intertwines romance with the allure of Scottish heritage.
True desire always finds a way . . . On the night before the final battle against Napoleon, Lady Delphine St. James finds herself dancing with the one man she has always wanted, Major Lord Stephen Ives. He makes it clear he has no time for a lady he sees as flirtatious and silly, but as the call to arms sounds, she bids him farewell with a kiss that stirs them both. When he returns gravely injured, she is intent on caring for him, even if his surly behavior tests her patience. After the battle, Stephen is not only wounded and blind, but falsely accused of cowardice and theft. The only light in his dark world is Delphine, the one woman he never imagined he could desire. But she deserves more than he can give her. As their feelings deepen and hidden enemies conspire to force them to part forever, can their love survive the cruelest test of all?
Exploring the complexities of human relationships, the narrative delves into the secrets that shape our lives and the choices we make in love and intimacy. As characters navigate their hidden truths, the story reveals how these secrets can both bind and isolate them. The interplay between vulnerability and desire drives the plot, leading to unexpected revelations that challenge their connections and self-understanding. Themes of trust, betrayal, and the weight of unspoken words resonate throughout, creating a compelling emotional journey.
Set against the backdrop of England's tumultuous history, the story follows a woman once married to a notorious traitor. As she navigates the complexities of her past and the societal repercussions of her husband's actions, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption emerge. The protagonist's journey is marked by her struggle to reclaim her identity and forge her own path amid the shadows of her former life, leading to unexpected alliances and personal growth.