A sparkling prize, the beautiful Mellusine of Ulle is awarded to the bastard-born Bruno of Jernaeve as a spoil of war. Bruno vows to tame the rebellious spirit of the captive beauty&nash; but ultimately surrenders to her charms. Born of different worlds, joined in the flames of passion and intrigue, they find new strength in each other's arms...and a burning love that defies all eternity."

Fire Song Roberta Gellis   Blush: This is a sensual romance (may have explicit love scenes, but not erotic level).   Third in the Royal Dynasty series.   Fenice d’Aix and Aubery of Ilmer both had unhappy first marriages. Both had guilty secrets related to those marriages, but each found in the other what had been lacking in their first union. Each longed for the passionate love offered by their new partners. Nonetheless, neither dared expose their hidden secrets lest they lose everything.   The hidden deceptions make Aubery’s political duties more hazardous. Having failed twice in his attempts to kill Aubery, an old enemy decides to violate and then murder Fenice as his only fit revenge. Fenice’s abduction makes truth a necessity between Fenice and Aubery. But it is not until he loses Fenice that Aubery’s pride bends enough to allow him to declare his love…almost too late.   Publisher’s Note:  This book was previously published in 1984  

Roselynde Chronicles, Book TwoNow alone, despite her exquisite beauty, Lady Alinor is physically and emotionally deprived of love—until her amorous desires are stirred by the dark, sensuous Lord Ian de Vipont. Trapped in a maze of treacherous power plays and volatile liaisons, she is irresistibly swept into an intoxicating passion for a man whose forbidden love promises only pain and peril. A strong-willed woman desperate in her quest for love, Alinor will not heed even the most torturous obstacles in her path.From the brutal battlegrounds of France to the rich pageantry of English courts, Alinor's turbulent adventures and romantic passions weave a breathtaking tale of danger and desire.

Siren Song Roberta Gellis   Blush: This is a sensual romance (may have explicit love scenes, but not erotic level).   First in the Royal Dynasty series.   William of Marlowe and Elizabeth of Hurley loved each other from childhood and swore to marry no other. Their fathers had more practical and profitable intentions. William was told Elizabeth had gone to Ilmer to be married to Mauger and in his pain and rage took Mary of Bix to wife. Elizabeth, who had withstood starvation and beatings, yielded at last when a priest swore to her William had married Mary. But Mauger had taken Elizabeth for more than her moderate dowry. Soon her brothers were both dead and Elizabeth was heir to her father’s lands.   When Elizabeth’s father died, Mauger moved his family to Hurley. And when he saw the rich lands of Marlowe across the river, he decided to marry his son to William’s daughter, be rid of William, and have Marlowe too. William should have seen through Mauger’s false front, but his heart and mind were paralyzed by the horrible thought of Elizabeth in Mauger’s arms. And he nearly, so nearly, also became Mauger’s victim.   Publisher’s Note:  This book was previously published in 1980.    

Blush sensuality level: This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic).Part of the Roselynde ChroniclesMarriage saved her from a tyrant...and kept her from the man she loved. In order to protect herself from a ruthless suitor, Desiree of Exceat married the aged Frewyn of Polegate, sacrificing passion in favor of platonic companionship. But three years later Frewyn is struck with an apoplectic attack, leaving him partially paralyzed. When France threatens to invade England, Desiree has no choice but to beg for help. Assistance comes from Sir Alexandre Baudoin, the sheriff of Sussex's nephew, who is assigned to be the castellan of Desiree's land. Frewyn warmly invites him into his home, unaware of Sir Alex's burgeoning desire for Desiree. Torn between the two men, Desiree is desperate for any distraction...until Sir Alex's brother arrives, armed with a plan to murder the sheriff—and return Desiree to the man from whom she escaped!

Roberta Gellis has reimagined the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, in all its colorful intensity. Persephone has been restless under her domineering mother, Demeter. When Hades kidnaps her to his Underworld and teaches her what "gift" she has, he is threatened by the other mages to return her to Demeter. But Demeter realizes that her grown daughter has a will of her own... 1st of the Myth trilogy by Roberta Gellis; originally published by Pinnacle

Fortune’s Bride Roberta Gellis   Blush: This is a sensual romance (may have explicit love scenes, but not erotic level).   Fourth in the Heiress series.   Robert Moreton loved his life and duty in the army, it was all he ever wanted. He was happy to be sent to Portugal…until he came across Esmeralda Talbot, shipwrecked in a small Portuguese village and in danger of being forced to marry the headman’s son. Robert rescued Esmeralda, intending to send her immediately to England. Only there was no way he could do so, and to save her reputation from ruin, he married her.   Esmeralda could not believe her luck. She had been in love with Robert since years before when he had danced with her at the Governor’s ball in India. Married to her dream! Now all she had to do was keep him from fulfilling his promise to annul the marriage.   Robert knew life was brighter and better than it had ever been before—but he had no idea why. Esmeralda did not dare hint at her passion for him, lest her too-honorable husband send her to England. How was she ever to get Robert to realize he was in love and wanted to keep her beside him forever?   Publisher’s Note: This book was originally published elsewhere in 1983.  

In the name of peace, Lady Audris locked away her dreams of a passionate love, until Hugh Licorne, the only man in England strong enough to defend her from her enemies, claimed her as his own.

Magdalene la Bâtarde was madam of the Old Priory Guesthouse in Southwark, where Baldassare, the messenger, was murdered. Sir Bellamy of Itchen, a most trusted knight, was sent to investigate who killed Baldassare, and why. Failing to succeed, Sir Bellamy could see the beautiful and mysterious Magdalene hanged for a crime she did not commit. Medieval Mystery by Roberta Gellis; originally published by Tor