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Broken Vows, Mended Hearts
A Bouquet of Thistles by Lyn Stone
Since they were betrothed as children, John, Lord Greycourt, and Alys of Camoy have not set eyes on one another. Alys is overjoyed when John returns home—until she realizes that he has no intention of marriage. This is one battle that she cannot let her warrior win!
Paying the Piper by Gail Ranstrom
Miss Chloe Faraday has been engaged to Captain Sir Anthony Chandler for years, yet she doesn't even know what he looks like. She can't quite recall the dashing officer who proposed to her in a letter. Now the war is over, he expects to claim his bride. But Chloe has a mind of her own, and will not be compelled into marriage.
Battle-Torn Bride by Anne O'Brien
Forbidden to marry the man of her choice, Lady Beatrice Somerton was forcibly wed to another. Now her husband has met his death on the field of battle—perhaps by the hand of her first and only love. Should she still want such a man?
Since they were betrothed as children, John, Lord Greycourt, and Alys of Camoy have not set eyes on one another. Alys is overjoyed when John returns home—until she realizes that he has no intention of marriage. This is one battle that she cannot let her warrior win!
Paying the Piper by Gail Ranstrom
Miss Chloe Faraday has been engaged to Captain Sir Anthony Chandler for years, yet she doesn't even know what he looks like. She can't quite recall the dashing officer who proposed to her in a letter. Now the war is over, he expects to claim his bride. But Chloe has a mind of her own, and will not be compelled into marriage.
Battle-Torn Bride by Anne O'Brien
Forbidden to marry the man of her choice, Lady Beatrice Somerton was forcibly wed to another. Now her husband has met his death on the field of battle—perhaps by the hand of her first and only love. Should she still want such a man?
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Lyn Stone
114 books39 followersLyn's foray into book-length fiction began in the early '90s, and she signed her first contract with Harlequin Historicals on Valentine's Day, 1996. "Flowers, candy, kisses, and a book sale, too! There will never be another day quite like that one!" she says.
"I always loved to write and even got excited about doing reports and term papers. I neglected other homework just to make that short story for English class as riveting as I possibly could."
Even so, she never really considered writing as a career until much later. Instead, Lyn studied art and worked in Europe while she visited the places she now writes about in her historicals. At that time, she was painting those sights and selling pictures.
While working at Boeing as an illustrator, she had the idea of trying to freelance book covers. Since she liked to paint faces and figures, romance novels seemed a logical choice. However, the field of cover art is highly competitive and she discovered it would take a great deal of research and preparation.
While studying the market on covers, she became firmly hooked on the contents of the books and decided to try writing instead. "Definitely one of my better decisions," she admits. She is still an avid romance reader and manages to read an average of four per week in addition to one or two books outside the genre.
Lyn feels a special affinity for England and Scotland with their wonderful castles and intriguing history. The American South and Southwest are her favorite settings for contemporary adventures.
She and her husband, Allen, both natives of Georgia, live in North Alabama near their two children and four grandchildren. "The family contributes to my research," Lyn says.
"They buy me books, clip articles, sketch costumes, and sometimes act out scenes. Even the grandchildren serve as inspiration for the younger characters."
"I always loved to write and even got excited about doing reports and term papers. I neglected other homework just to make that short story for English class as riveting as I possibly could."
Even so, she never really considered writing as a career until much later. Instead, Lyn studied art and worked in Europe while she visited the places she now writes about in her historicals. At that time, she was painting those sights and selling pictures.
While working at Boeing as an illustrator, she had the idea of trying to freelance book covers. Since she liked to paint faces and figures, romance novels seemed a logical choice. However, the field of cover art is highly competitive and she discovered it would take a great deal of research and preparation.
While studying the market on covers, she became firmly hooked on the contents of the books and decided to try writing instead. "Definitely one of my better decisions," she admits. She is still an avid romance reader and manages to read an average of four per week in addition to one or two books outside the genre.
Lyn feels a special affinity for England and Scotland with their wonderful castles and intriguing history. The American South and Southwest are her favorite settings for contemporary adventures.
She and her husband, Allen, both natives of Georgia, live in North Alabama near their two children and four grandchildren. "The family contributes to my research," Lyn says.
"They buy me books, clip articles, sketch costumes, and sometimes act out scenes. Even the grandchildren serve as inspiration for the younger characters."
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September 24, 2012
I have added Anne O'Brien to my list of never to read again authors.
January 21, 2018
I've read only Lyn Stone's story, and it was lovely.
August 26, 2013
Broken Vows, Mended Hearts by Gail Ranstrom, Anne O'Brien, Lyn Stone
A BOUQUET OF THISTLES by Lyn Stone
Hetherston Castle, Northumberland, 1366
Betrothed as children, John, Lord Greycourt, and Alys of Camoy have not seen each other since. Alys is overjoyed when John returns home. He is rude and overbearing. While he has been gone his mother gave him a brother Walter. Both his parents have passed away and he is Lord of the manor. He is determined not to marry, this is one battle that she cannot let her warrior win!
PAYING THE PIPER by Gail Ranstrom
Miss Chloe Faraday has been engaged to Captain Sir Anthony Chandler for years, yet she doesn't even know what he looks like. She can't quite recall the dashing officer who proposed to her in a letter. Now the war is over, he expects to claim his bride. But Chloe has a mind of her own, and will not be compelled into marriage. She fakes an abduction, but her brother tips of Anthony, so he does the abducting. So they have time to get to know each other. She doesn't know he is her intended.
BATTLE-TORN BRIDE by Anne O'Brien
Forbidden to marry the man of her choice, Lady Beatrice Hatton Somerton was forcibly wed to another. Now her husband has met his death on the field of battle perhaps by the hand of her first and only love. Should she still want such a man? Lord Richard Stafford feels deep guilt having killed Lord Somerton while protecting the king.
A BOUQUET OF THISTLES by Lyn Stone
Hetherston Castle, Northumberland, 1366
Betrothed as children, John, Lord Greycourt, and Alys of Camoy have not seen each other since. Alys is overjoyed when John returns home. He is rude and overbearing. While he has been gone his mother gave him a brother Walter. Both his parents have passed away and he is Lord of the manor. He is determined not to marry, this is one battle that she cannot let her warrior win!
PAYING THE PIPER by Gail Ranstrom
Miss Chloe Faraday has been engaged to Captain Sir Anthony Chandler for years, yet she doesn't even know what he looks like. She can't quite recall the dashing officer who proposed to her in a letter. Now the war is over, he expects to claim his bride. But Chloe has a mind of her own, and will not be compelled into marriage. She fakes an abduction, but her brother tips of Anthony, so he does the abducting. So they have time to get to know each other. She doesn't know he is her intended.
BATTLE-TORN BRIDE by Anne O'Brien
Forbidden to marry the man of her choice, Lady Beatrice Hatton Somerton was forcibly wed to another. Now her husband has met his death on the field of battle perhaps by the hand of her first and only love. Should she still want such a man? Lord Richard Stafford feels deep guilt having killed Lord Somerton while protecting the king.
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