10 Best Medieval Historical Romance Books

Romantic Times Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! and a K.I.S.S. AWARD From a New York Times Bestselling Author, The MacKinnon’s Bride brings us love, honor, suspense, passion–all the good things we love in a Highlander Romance. When laird Iain MacKinnon’s young son is captured by the English, the fierce Scottish chieftain retaliates in kind, capturing the daughter of his enemy to bargain for his son’s return. Fiercely loyal to kin, Iain never imagines any father could deny his child–or that he would become Page FitzSimon’s savior. “Keep her, or kill her!” FitzSimon proclaims when Iain forces his hand. So, what else should a good lad do, but carry the lass home–without telling her the truth: Her father doesn’t want her. But even as Page blames her reluctant champion for welching on a bargain with her father, she suspects the truth… the shadows hold secrets… and danger. Now only love can save MacKinnon’s fiery new bride.

### Sheltering her means war. But she is the only one who can salvage his soul. Fiona Malloch feels completely lost. Only weeks after her forced marriage, the husband she hated dies of old age, and before she can feel relief, another man tries to prey on her! Fiona decides to risk everything and run away, seeking refuge in the nearby Ormond Castle, home of the infamous Laird Bhaltair Douglas. The young Laird has never been the same after the tragic loss of his brother in a fire. The scars on his body remind him daily of the tragedy and his failure to save his own blood. A failure that has alienated him from his family and spread rumors that the once-powerful clan is now weak. When the young lass arrives and asks for shelter, Bhaltair knows that helping her will mean war with the enemy clan she escaped from. They have been waiting for an opportunity, and Fiona has given them the perfect one. Her untamed character brings them into collision, but in an unexpected turn of events, Bhaltair decides to protect her. While staying in Douglas lands, Fiona seems to be the only one who is not afraid to defy the Laird and finds a way to penetrate his soul’s defenses. Bhaltair ‘s heart begins to heal, and he rediscovers emotions he thought he would never feel again. But by keeping Fiona, Bhaltair is losing the trust of his clan, and with his enemies at the doorstep, it seems that the girl who can save him is about to destroy his clan … “Highlander’s Burned Heart” is a standalone story by best-selling author Alisa Adams, packed with passion, romance, and redemption, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited! Enjoy!

A short tale of love, loss, and redemption you ‘ll not soon forget… It’s the winter season of 1746 and the Highlands are snowy. In the village of Calvine, north of Tay Forest along a road that leads straight into Inverness, the only tavern in town is packed to the rafters with travelers. Eight months after the disastrous defeat at Culloden, the people haven’t recovered, nor has the land, and it’s a bad winter. When James de Lohr, Earl of Worcester, shows up looking for clues to his brother’s fate on the Culloden Moor, he gets more than he bargained for. On a night when angels walk the earth, James comes face to face with a unique young woman… and the truth about his relationship with his brother. Love isn’t always shown in the most obvious way. Nor is falling in love always conventional. A blustery innkeeper, his sensitive daughter, and a cast of unique characters passing through the careworn tavern will become the setting for a tale that is as sweet and poignant as the very spirit of the holidays. If you’d like to read the story of James’ brother, Johnathan de Lohr, please read The Earl of Christmas Past by Kerrigan Byrne. Other novellas related to this tale: Fiona and the Three Wise Highlanders by Jennifer Ashley One Knight’s Stand by Tanya Anne Crosby The Legend of a Rogue by Darcy Burke The Highlander Who Stole Christmas by Eliza Knight

Yule brings them together, an accident rips them apart. Two spirits have other ideas. Claray Grant feels the loss of her beloved grandsire as Yule approaches. Past thirty and still unwed, she fears she will be alone for the rest of her life, but then a miracle happens. Thorn Taylor, the man she has loved for years, professes he feels the same way. Thorn has always wanted to marry Claray, but it took him years to find the courage to pursue her. Her adoptive sire, Connor Grant, is chieftain and a legendary warrior, and Thorn is naught but an orphan. But Yule is a time when the impossible is possible, and Connor gives him permission to pursue his daughter…which only makes it harder when everything falls apart. After Thorn plays a role in accidentally injuring Sela, Connor’s wife and Claray’s mother, he runs from the keep in shame, only to be captured by reivers. The happiness Claray and Thorn are so desperate for is about to be ripped from them, but two Grant spirits won’t allow it. Alex and Maddie Grant have big Yule plans for their loved ones.

## As the blood moon rises, the shadow of Ragnarok falls on Uppsala. With the dark days in Dalr behind them, Hervor and Hofund journey to Grund. Hervor’s focus turns to tracking down the sea kings and taking vengeance, but she soon finds that life in Grund is convoluted. Family grudges, secret alliances, and shady friendships abound in the capital. Everyone has their own agenda, and for some, Hervor is in the way. Hervor will find that surviving Grund is far more complicated than the bloody fields. But a blood moon is rising. Soon, Odin’s shield-maiden must clear the path to her promised future…no matter who must meet Tyrfing to ensure that fate. Continue the Road to Valhalla series with Shield-Maiden: Under the Blood Moon. Fans of Vikings and The Last Kingdom will relish this Viking historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Karsak.

A Very Medieval Christmas bundle brings you all of the Medieval joys of the season with five holiday-themed novellas. Get in the Medieval Christmas spirit! It’s de Wolfe, de Russe, de Velt, and de Lohr all in one limited-edition collection! A Blessed de Lohr Christmas – when a Christmas Eve battle wounds Christopher de Lohr, it will take David and Marcus and all of his men to help keep him alive until help comes. A Joyous de Wolfe Christmas – Prodigal son Scott de Wolfe returns and makes amends with his family and twin brother in this heartwarming tale. A de Russe Christmas Miracle – On a night when angels walk the earth, Gaston de Russe receives a badly-needed Christmas miracle. The Dark Lord’s First Christmas – Getting into the holiday spirit isn’t easy for the fearsome Dark Lord… until a humble family changes his mind. Realm of Angels – Inspired by The Nutcracker’s “The Mouse King”, a repentant knight finds some holiday magic of his own in this sweet tale. Read this collection for FREE in Kindle Unlimited! (Note: This is a re-issue of this set, but a good set is a good set! Please note that there is no new content.)

### She swore to repay her debt to him, but she will do much more than that … Aoide was born in a poor home, and had to fight for every happy moment so far. Yet, even the strongest of hearts can be swept away by a powerful tide; when she is embroiled in an attempt to rob a tax convoy, Aoide ‘s path crosses with that of the towering Captain Lachlan Dunne. Known for his stoic demeanor and stony gaze, Lachlan Dunne scares women as much as he attracts them. His powerful gait and his predatory stare, only add to this Highlander’s mystery. Aoide has to convince this bear of a man that she was in the wrong place at the wrong time and she had nothing to do with the robbery. To everyone’s surprise, the lass succeeds in calming down the brute, and Lachlan lets her go. But not long after that, Aoide finds her way back to his encampment. She believes that she owes Lachlan her life, and she refuses to leave his side until she has repaid that debt. Lachlan decides to scare the girl off, but the results bring him into a position he has never been before… His bursts of rage indicate that a fiery passion was buried long ago, and Aoide wonders what might lie beneath his cold exterior. She knows that attempting to tame him might be dangerous, but unbeknownst to her, without his protection she will not leave to see another day. “Highlander’s Rage” is a standalone story by best selling author Alisa Adams, packed with mystery, romance, and redemption, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited! Enjoy!

The son of The Dark Lord joins forces with the Executioner Knights to bring you the Medieval Romance you ‘ve been waiting for. It’s a no-holds barred, dark and passionate romance where the rules don’t apply. Prepare to enter the Darkness… Coleby de Velt is the firstborn son of the notorious Dark Lord, Ajax de Velt. He grew up idolizing his father – and knowing all about his history – and he has his father’s dark streak. That makes him a perfect agent for William Marshal and the Executioner Knights. As William Marshal himself says – ‘Tis better to be at the Devil’s right hand than in his path…’ And Coleby is definitely the Devil. He’s the spawn of The Dark Lord and everything that goes with it. When Coleby falls for an unusual woman, it’s with his whole heart. He doesn’t know how to do anything half-measure – and he doesn’t know how to protect himself. Lady Corisande “Cori” de Bourges, an accomplished woman of considerable talent, has bewitched him and for a sweet moment in time, Coleby experiences something he’s never known before – a blooming love and a calm to his restless soul he can’t begin to describe. He believes he has finally found happiness. Perhaps the darkness has finally met with the light. Until the Scots attack and Cori is captured. Unfortunately for the Scots, The Dark Spawn is unleashed. Coleby will stop at nothing to rescue his beloved Cori, but when he finally regains her with surprising ease, a horrible truth is revealed. All is not as it seems. Can Coleby forgive the unforgivable? Or will The Dark Spawn ‘s heart turn cold? (Note: This is a dark romance with elements of Medieval brutality, as is expected in the Battle Lords of de Velt series. There is an unconventional love story with unconventional elements, but as always, a satisfying HEA.) Battle Lords of de Velt series: The Dark Lord The Dark Lord’s First Christmas Devil’s Dominion Bay of Fear The Dark Spawn The Dark Angel (2021) The Dark Conqueror (2022)

### The man responsible for the death of her mother is her only hope for survival. Darling MacRae DeLeon lost everything but her horses in a devastating shipwreck and is now lying unconscious on a foreign land’s shore. Yet, her troubles have only begun as she is found and captured by the ruthless and coldhearted Scottish Captain Lawrence MacLeod. Captain Lawrence is a Highlander, just like the half-blooded lass’s mother, whom she has not had the time to grieve for yet. Unfortunately, her mother did not die in the shipwreck, but in the hands of a horrendous man, whom Darling only barely saw. In a terrible turn of events, it appears that Lawrence matches the description of that man… Lawrence is surprised by the vigor and courage of the strangely named girl, but it is obvious to him that she has secrets she does not want to share. Darling’s last hope lies in reconnecting with her Spanish father, but it has been so long since she last saw him that recognizing him will be as challenging as recognizing the killer. Confused and in agony, the more she stares into the piercing blue eyes of the mysterious Captain, the more Darling feels like he is not a murderer. Fate will leave her no choice as with her father nowhere to be seen yet, there is only one way to escape the current situation, and that is by trusting Captain Lawrence. Soon, Darling will realize that neither the Captain nor her father are who she thought they were… “Her Highland Captain” is a standalone story by best selling author Alisa Adams, packed with mystery, romance, and redemption, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Get your copy TODAY for 99c OR FREE With Kindle Unlimited! Enjoy!

The love story of a witch who saves the world and the vampire who saves him. As the battle rages around him, Laurence stops to witness a witch casting a powerful magical arc. Werewolves race past, running for cover, but Laurence can’t tear his gaze from the vulnerable spellcaster. When Remy is injured, he doesn’t expect a vampire to come to his rescue. What is he to Laurence if not dinner? But Laurence carries him to safety, ensures he gets treatment, and protects him from a pack of angry werewolves. No one knows how long the magical arc will hold. Frightened by what might happen when it falls, Remy needs to escape the frontlines and find a safe haven before his own people hunt him down for treason. As sparks fly between the unlikely pair, can they find solace in love, or will the supernatural war claim two more victims? Beneath the Opal Arc ~A vulnerable witch lost on enemy soil ~A lonely vampire fighting to protect his charge ~A love story neither of them saw coming Beneath the Opal Arc is an MM Paranormal Romance packed with adventure, a steamy love story, and danger at every turn. This novel contains violence and scenes intended for mature readers. This is book one of a series, and though some threads are left for book two, there is no cliffhanger. These characters get their HEA with another adventure yet to come!