The de Burgh Bride


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To tame a shrew... By king’s decree one of the de Burghs must marry the daughter of their fallen enemy. She’s a notorious hellion rumored to have murdered her first husband on their wedding night, and none want to be her second. A scholar as well as a knight, Geoffrey de Burgh values knowledge as much as his sword. But he can’t explain why he’s drawn to the maddening woman he must make his wife. And someone wants him dead. Is it his bride? Elene Fitzhugh would have no husband and vows to drive him away with the point of her dagger. But the gallant knight is unlike any man she has ever known. And she must arm herself against a new threat—the power of attraction. “Once again Simmons has brought together wonderful and passionate characters... in this thrilling and dangerous story.” – Affaire de Coeur Deborah Simmons is a two-time RITA Finalist and USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy. Key Themes: Medieval romance, enemies to lovers, knight, damaged heroine, scholar hero, shrew, dangerous heroine, warrior hero, arranged marriage, castle, opposites attract, romantic suspense, independent heroine, historical romance mystery, beta hero, family, brothers, happily ever after, love story




THE DE BURGH BRIDE 1


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Brought together by unfortunate circumstances, his bride is a woman who killed her first husband in their wedding bed... A woman who killed her husband in their bed on their wedding night must be made a wife. That's the order the King has given the de Burgh family. The calmest and wisest brother, Geoffrey, was chosen to be the husband by a drawing of straws. Brought together by unfortunate circumstances, the bride Elene was awful. She has tangled hair and uses dirty language freely. There's a concern she may cut the throat of her new man. But Jeffrey notices his wife's beautiful face hiding underneath all that hair...




THE DE BURGH BRIDE 2


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A major turning point happens in their relationship which has gradually begun to change. Elene is confused by her husband Geoffrey. He's gentle, strong and has intelligence. But all the men she's ever met before have been violent and greedy. She definitely won't let him into her heart! But no matter how she provokes him, her husband's attitude never wavers. Moreover, passion is growing between the two of them, and Elene starts gradually changing as well. And then a major turning point happens in their relationship!




Robber Bride


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The battle has been joined... Hardened warrior Simon de Burgh has no use for women and their wiles until he’s waylaid by one. Now he plans to best the wench who dared capture him—and his heart. Bethia Burnel leads a band of outlaws, striking from the fastness of the forest at the tyrant who holds her father prisoner. Although she knows how to deal with those who trespass in her woods, this arrogant knight threatens her very existence—and her heart. But all’s fair in love and war. “A delight to read… Robber Bride has an interesting plot, lots of tension between Simon and Bethia, and a few interesting secondary characters, including Simon’s brothers and the steward of Baddersly Castle. The hero is unique and the heroine wonderfully capable.” – All About Romance Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy. Key Themes: medieval historical romance, alpha male, strong heroine, knight, action adventure, historical romance series, historical romantic suspense, enemies to lovers, warrior hero, dangerous heroine, adventure stories, family, warrior heroine, brothers, independent heroine, Robin Hood, happily ever after, passionate medieval romance, love story, romance series, witty medieval romance




The Last de Burgh


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"Destined for the convent, Emery Montbard disguises herself as a boy and enlists the help of chivalrous knight Nicholas de Burgh. From a proud, dynastic family, Nicholas has a strong code of honor-which is challenged when he notices the provocative curves of his mysterious companion. Doesn't she realize that she gives away her true identity every time she moves? But Nicholas also hides a secret-one that lies at the very heart of him and can never be revealed"--Page 4 of cover




The De Burgh Bride (Mills & Boon Vintage 90s Modern)


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Sleeping With The Enemy It was the last thing Elene Fitzhugh intended. She only prayed her array of sharpened daggers was ample protection against Geoffrey de Burgh's gentle coaxing and honeyed lies, for she was determined to be no man's bride - king's command be damned!




Taming the Wolf


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Champion of Her Heart Though Marion Warenne's past was but a dim nightmare, her present held a vision of glory—the formidable Dunstan de Burgh. A fierce knight who was determined to win their battle of wills, all the while protesting mightily that he believed not in love…. Dunstan de Burgh, Baron of Wessex, had ofttimes heard himself likened to a wolf on the prowl: fierce, brave and ever-alert to danger. How so, then, could one soft-eyed damsel escape his watchful eye time and again? And even more dangerous, slip past his guard and find her way into his heart?




My Lady De Burgh (Mills & Boon Historical)


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His Whole Family Was Cursed! How else to explain this rash of marriages by the Brothers de Burgh? Robin de Burgh alone swore to remain unwed, despite ironic fate, which used foul murder to mate him with The One–spirited Sybil, a damsel in distress who insisted she needed him not!




Reynold de Burgh: The Dark Knight


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The "black sheep" of the de Burgh family is a title Reynold wears well. Outcast and injured, this knight is journeying alone. But his bitter pilgrimage is interrupted by a very determined damsel who holds him to his knight's vow—to protect and serve! Sabina Sexton knows her reluctant rescuer is skeptical about her quest. But the danger is very real, and wary Sabina must place her life—and her heart—in this dark and dangerously attractive knight's keeping….




The Devil's Lady


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Was she under a spell or truly the Devil’s Lady? Bid by King Edward to marry, Aisley de Laci hopes to avoid the altar by choosing Baron Montmorency. She is certain none will agree to the union, especially the baron, who is rumored to practice the dark arts from his isolated keep. Renowned in battle, Montmorency does not want a wife, no matter how wealthy and beautiful. But even he cannot defy the king, and what comes to him he takes—and holds. Aisley refuses to believe that Montmorency possesses any mysterious powers. Yet how else to explain her own growing feelings for a man so shrouded in shadow she has never seen his face? "Deborah Simmons guarantees the reader a page-turner." – Romantic Times Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.