Lose yourself in the spellbinding tale of two women from the same family, separated by 600 years, but their fates no less intertwined.A love that echoes through the ages . . .After genealogist Melissa Grantham’s marriage falls apart, she escapes to her family’s ancestral home in Kent.But from the moment she arrives at Ashleigh Manor, vivid dreams of a young couple in love from the fourteenth century haunt her.Before she can dismiss them as nothing more than her imagination, Melissa meets a handsome stranger who lives in a nearby cottage. The same man from her dreams.Melissa feels a burning attraction to Jake, but can she really trust her feelings, or are they merely caused by a love so strong it has echoed through generations . . .And how are they tied to the 600-year-old tragedy locked away within the looming shadow of Ashleigh Manor?Winner of the 2012 Best Historical Read award from the Festival of Romance.Fans of Barbara Erskine, Susanna Kearsley, Irina Shapiro or Kirsty Ferry will be utterly spellbound by this absorbing and addictive timeslip romance with rich and vivid historical detail, set between the present and the Wars of the Roses.Praise for Christina Courtenay:‘Sometimes, you read a book and feel that it touches you so deeply. This is what The Silent Touch of Shadows did for me.’‘I was thinking about them when not reading the book, this is how much the characters got inside my head.’‘The characters jumped out of the page.’‘I unhesitatingly recommend A Silent Touch of Shadows on every front.’‘Will stay with me for a long time.’‘Courtenay draws the reader in with her vivid storytelling.’ALSO BY CHRISTINA COURTENAYSHADOWS FROM THE PASTBook 1: THE SILENT TOUCH OF SHADOWSMore from Christina Courtenay’s spellbinding Shadows of the Past series coming soon!

". . . a lively trip to Ireland and an action packed adventure with lots of mischief, mystery and passionate characters." ~Jennifer Blake Miles Cavanagh just wants to hunt in the Shires, but instead he finds himself the guardian to a twenty-year-old heiress hell-bent on marrying a fortune-hunting wretch.Refusing to let Felicity throw her life away, Miles kidnaps his ward and carries her off to England. But Felicity's determination is proving equal to his.As fierce wills clash, and fiery hearts ignite into passion, Felicity faces a choice: pursue her mission, or trust the tyrant she's come to love.From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley."Brimming with sensual adventure and daring wit." ~RT"...a fast paced, fun romance that will keep you glued. First rate keeper!" ~Aromancereview.com

From sexy earls to holiday ghosts, second chances to false engagements, find your Christmas cheer in these twelve sweet-to-spicy historical romance tales from bestselling and award-winning authors! The lord you've been looking for might be just a page-turn away...A CUP OF CHEER - Deb MarloweThe Earl of Chester’s wild ways nearly cause a disaster and set him to reevaluating his lifestyle. Paired up with his grandmother’s companion and charged with bringing Christmas to a lonely house, will he come to believe in himself—and love?THE MISTLETOE TRAP - Eve PendleA spicy-hot story of a heroine with a flair for enterprising embroidery and a botanist single father hero. Can a scandal that compromises Amelia's reputation give their love a second chance?A MOST INCONVENIENT EARL - Claire DelacroixWhen Eurydice Goodenham unexpectedly proposes a marriage of convenience to Sebastian Montgomery, Earl of Rockmorton, the notorious rake is intrigued. Sebastian soon realizes that the unpredictable Eurydice is the perfect match for him - but can he convince his skeptical bride to take a chance on love?THE LADY’S GUIDE TO MISTLETOE AND MAYHEM - Emmanuelle de MaupassantOn the run until she receives her inheritance, Ursula takes on the identity of an etiquette teacher and heads to Castle Dunrannoch to whip her 'young charge' into shape. But the long-lost heir is a whole lot more than she's bargained for!A COUNTESS FOR CHRISTMAS - Anthea LawsonMiss Cecilia Fairfax dreads the upcoming holidays, especially when her brother brings home an unexpected guest. But of all the blessings of the season, sometimes the most unexpected is love.MISS ISABELLA THAWS A FROSTY LORD - Larissa LyonsMistletoe kisses grant a blind heroine and a frosty hero a chance at happiness during a winter house party.HER ACCIDENTAL GROOM - Nadine MillardLady Natalia Soronsky and Lord Benjamin Strafford started out as enemies and ended up as co-conspirators in a faux betrothal. But the longer they continue the ruse, the more they start to wonder just how false their feelings are.CHRISTMAS SPIRITS - Jane CharlesWhen Benjamin Storm, Earl of Kenley, is sent to Scotland to procure a missing whisky shipment, he encounters the most unusual smuggler.JOY TO THE WORLD - Nicole ZoltackUnbeknownst to Eliza Berkeley, the man she thought she was going to marry was not Stephen Huntington, the Duke of Wyndale. Will a match formed through deceit blossom into love this Christmas?TO FALL FOR A DUKE BY CHRISTMAS - Sadie Bosque A reluctant duke and a charming commoner devise a plan to serve their own needs. A false relationship is supposed to be their salvation... Until love intervenes.WHAT IF I STILL LOVE YOU - Erica TaylorAfter a failed elopement ten years earlier, Henry, Earl of Carrington, and Anna, the widowed Viscountess Rycroft, are reunited at his aunt’s Twelfth Night party. Can this star-crossed pair find their way back to each other?CHRISTMAS PROMISES - Brenda HiattWhen Lord Vandover leaves for London, he promises his grandmother he will return with a bride. Unfortunately, with each simpering debutante he meets he regrets that promise more—until he encounters the lovely Miss Holly Paxton.

Nineteen-year-old, Ammey McKeaf has led a sheltered existence, not only by her father, a revered general, but also by five elder brothers, champions of the games, who have continually trained and challenged her. Trouble stirs when an ambitious leader of the north seeks to gain control of the country by all means, including terrorism. Against her wishes, Ammey is escorted to an ancient temple for safekeeping, but sanctuary is a thing of the past. In the midst of an unprovoked attack, she is rescued by a band of famed assassins known as Forzenay's Five. Forced to go with them, she learns methods of survival and assassination from Vincent, one of the Five, and, against her will, undeniable passion grows between them.As civil conflict rages, Ammey is swept into unimaginable events. As she battles to survive and protect those around her, she will be tried and tested beyond anything she could have imagined.'The descriptive writing is marvelous.' 5 Hearts. -The Romance Studio 'I couldn't put the book down. Ammey McKeaf is wonderful.' -Romance Reader at Heart'Full of passion, adventure and romance. I'm hooked.' -MidWest Book Review'I ... did not want to stop reading. Very highly recommended!' -Huntress Reviews'I could not stop reading this book. I actually was sad when I reached the end. It is a must read.' -Fallen Angels Review

A fiery temper. A smoldering passion. A raging snowstorm. Is their love stronger than their fear?
Frederick Tompkins enjoys his solitude on his ranch. His rare visits to town result in verbal sparring matches with the annoying Sorcha MacKinnon and he has vowed to avoid her at all costs. When he finds her, wounded and alone, on an isolated part of his ranch, he rushes to her aid. Devastated that anyone would hurt such a vibrant, spirited woman, he must confront his true feelings for her.
Sorcha MacKinnon is convinced she’ll never have what her brothers have: a committed, loving relationship. When she is stranded at Frederick Tompkins’ ranch, she is faced with the prospect of a marriage of convenience. If she is brave, she will discover the love she’s been searching for.
As winter rages, their unconventional courtship blossoms. As they fight pasts that haunt them, will they have the courage to allow the love growing between them to flourish?
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Novels in the Bear Grass Springs Series:
Montana Untamed (Bear Grass Springs, Book One)
Montana Grit (Bear Grass Springs, Book Two)
Montana Maverick (Bear Grass Springs, Book Three)
Montana Renegade (Bear Grass Springs, Book Four)
Jubilant Montana Christmas (Bear Grass Springs, Book Five)
Montana Wrangler (Bear Grass Springs, Book Six)—coming January 2019
Unbridled Montana Passion (Bear Grass Springs, Book Seven) – Coming March 2019