A Woman of Courage

A Woman of Courage
(Honour, Love, and Courage Series)
Marlow Kelly
November 2015

When an injured Fianna Byrne turns up at Connell O’Neill’s gate twelve years after their separation he knows this could be his last chance to find happiness with the woman he loves. 

False accusations against Fianna had strained relations between their clans and forced Connell, under Irish law, to divorce her. Their disastrous three-month relationship left Fianna pregnant and heartbroken. She has avoided Duncarraig and her ex-husband ever since. 

But with her home obliterated by the Vikings, Fianna must face her past in order to save her son, and prove once and for all she is a woman of courage. 

Between The Pages
This historical story has smooth writing and seamless plot. The author draws the reader in immediately with a descriptive scene, placing you in the setting. The captivating characters with sizzling chemistry are developed without flaw. Their emotion and actions throw you into the well-paced short story. A novella perfect for reading in one sitting.

Rating 
4 Stars

A Woman of Love

A Woman of Love 
By Marlow Kelly
March 2015

When her dissolute husband insists that Lady Annabel Peters bed one of his villainous cohorts to repay a gambling debt, she is scandalized. But she is forced to agree because he controls every aspect of her life. 

A physically and emotionally crippled war hero, James Drake has retreated from society. At the request of his brother, he manipulates events so he can interrogate Annabel, a woman he thinks may be part of a ring of thieves. 

Neither of them count on an instant and overwhelming attraction. James may now believe Annabel but she suspects her husband plans to kill her. As one of her husband’s friends, James is not to be trusted. 

Yet how can she escape a man who has the ability to control her with a gentle kiss?

Between The Pages 
A broken man and woman come together in this historical romance. The pace is quick but smooth. Annabel and James have an undeniable chemistry. James is the perfect hero who does everything he can to save the woman he loves. This short story is the perfect blend of sexy and sweet. Here’s hoping James’ brother get his own story in the Honour, Love, and Courage Series.

Rating 
4.5 Stars

A Woman of Honour

A Woman of Honour
By Marlow Kelly
August 2014

Duncan Campbell wakes to discover he is imprisoned with a woman in his enemy's dungeon in the Highlands of Scotland. The disenchanted warrior hopes his last few moments on earth will be spent in the arms of the sweet-voiced Isabel. If only she will cooperate. 

Isabel Douglas has no intention of obliging the crude captive. The penniless noblewoman considers herself too tall and thin to be desirable. She intends to become a nun. But first, disguised as a boy, she must deliver an important letter to Scotland's hero in hiding, King Robert the Bruce. 

Together, the pair make a daring escape that plunges them into the bleak countryside in the middle of winter. In the struggle to survive, they learn the true strength of their feelings for each other. But when Duncan's animosity towards the king becomes evident, Isabel must decide between her heart and her country. 

Between The Pages
An adventurous historical romance. The characters are interesting and the story line moves at a steady pace. The opening scene set in darkness was well-written and places the reader in the setting. An enjoyable read you can finish in a few hours.

Rating
4 stars