Bøger af Elizabeth St John

Amelia and Arianna are princesses born to privilege. They are required to behave a certain way and marry whomever their parents tell them. The pressure caused them both to travel to the forbidden woods.There they found Sebastian and Marcus. It was easy to become their lovers. Sebastian was for Amelia and Marcus for Arianna. The love they made brought both girls alive and yet it killed them. Knowing they were going to married to perfect strangers and not their men was more than either wanted. On their wedding night they were fully masked. They were required by law to make love to their new husbands in front of squire. When the act began both girls felt a familiarity. The masks come off and the girls are pleased to find they have married Sebastian and Marcus. All seems like it is going to be perfect, however, Margo the Queen has gone dark. Her evil plans mean she has to control the girls. When they start to learn their powers she strikes. Will they survive her? Can they find peace in their two kingdoms?

Holly and Noel were good friends, but they were unlucky in love. Noel's husband had died tragically just three years ago. Holly's husband was an abusive man. She divorced him just two years ago. Since then they both celebrated the holiday season alone or with each other. This year Holly's mother spared her the usual Thanksgiving blind date. She thought she had gotten away with it until her phone rang. Noel wasn't looking for anyone when Michael sat down on her desk. Now the girls had someone, but would it last? Could they make holiday magic last?

London, 1609. When Lucy St.John, a beautiful highborn orphan at the court of King James, is seduced by the Earl of Suffolk, she never imagines the powerful enemy she creates in his beloved sister, the Countess of Rochester. Or that her own sister Barbara would betray her and force Lucy to leave the court in disgrace. Spirited, educated, and skilled in medicine and precious remedies, Lucy fights her way back into society, and through an unexpected love match, becomes mistress of the Tower of London. Living inside the walls of the infamous prison, she defies plague, political intrigues and tragic executions to tend to aristocratic prisoners and criminals alike.Now married into the immensely powerful Villiers family, Barbara unites with the king's favorite, the Duke of Buckingham, to raise the fortunes of Lucy and her family to dizzying heights. But with great wealth comes treachery, leaving Lucy to fight for her survival-and her honor-in a world of deceit and debauchery.Elizabeth St.John's critically acclaimed debut novel tells the true story of her ancestress Lucy through her family's surviving diaries, letters, and court papers. Lucy's personal friendships with historical figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh and the Stuart kings brings a unique perspective to the history of seventeenth century England.

Jade has always been the black sheep of her world. She makes it day by day struggling as a waitress in a small diner. Garrett is a bachelor with a mother who sucks him dry, leading him to fight to survive. When Jade and Garrett first met the sparks couldn't have been any brighter. They had finally found their soul mate. Yet fate has a hand of her own to play. Will they be able to conquer her family's dream of inner pack marriage? Can they survive the ultimate fight for their wild romance?

Romance, Betrayal, and Shifters. Oh, My! Delila Warner's mother constantly cut her down, her sisters weren't exactly angels, and her father Francis Warner had an extensive gambling addiction. She lived a sad life of struggle and heartache, but never let it get her down. Her strong will got her through most days. She could never have predicted her life changing so drastically. Determined Markus Donovan, the pack alpha, pined for Delila at a distance, but she never gave him a passing glance. He had everything he could ever desire, except for her. While speaking to her father, he was presented with a chance to take Delila as his wife, he didn't hesitate at the opportunity. Though they were an unconceivable couple, they were undeniably attracted to one another. After their first official date, they took their relationship to the next level, resulting in becoming a pure mated pair. Unbeknownst to them, someone was watching from the shadows and planned to steal the throne. The alpha couple was suddenly tossed into a situation which could be the death of them both. This fast-paced shifter romance will have you hanging on the edge of your seat, simply begging for more.

The Hunting Series - Book 3The adult paranormal romance reading world just got a little more interesting with Hunting Rayce. As Jessica struggles with what she has done, Rayce remains the moral support she needs, even if it means accepting something neither of them wanted. Immerse yourself in the shadows once again and follow your favorite couple through the heart-wrenching change of their reality. WARNING!This book is highly addictive. The following side effects may occur during the reading of this book.Sleep deprivation, tired eyes, and chills. Other ailments may include, but are not limited to, character attachment, speech impairment, and even uncontrollable emotional outbursts.Seek help immediately by leaving your review on Amazon.(WINK)Enjoy!

Broken, damaged, freak of nature.I relish within your cries.Your pain pleasures my buried soul.Secrets and lies will be your demise.-Alter Boy***TRIGGER WARNING***This book is graphic and contains certain triggers. If you are prone or sensitive to them, this is NOT the book for you. Read at your own risk.

Anna has been watching Kyle since he came to live at her ranch. Her husband Wade fills her needs and heart, but she is still drawn to Kyle. They live in torture until Anna decides to break her silence. She asks Kyle if he wants her. He doesn't deny the chemistry so she promises to ask Wade if they can have a threesome. The first time they all come together is like fire. Wade decides he doesn't mind if Kyle and Anna come together as long as he knows and they don't kiss. The first time Kyle and Anna are alone they break the rules. Wade knows they are together, but doesn't know they kiss. As if that weren't bad enough, Kyle forgets the condom. Panic sets in. Then the game has to change because Libby has found her way back to Kyle. Can the four live together in harmony? Did Anna accidentally get pregnant by Kyle?

London, 1630. Widowed and penniless, Lucy St.John is fighting for her family's survival and makes a terrible choice to secure a future for her children. Worse still, her daughter Luce rejects the royal court and wealthy marriage arranged by her aristocratic family and falls in love with a charismatic Parliamentarian. As England tumbles toward bloody civil war, Luce's beloved brother Allen embraces the Royalist cause and chooses to fight for the king as a cavalier. Lucy is helpless to prevent her family being torn apart, and as war flares across England, Allen and Luce are swept up in bloody battles and brutal sieges as they fight for their opposing causes.Along with thousands of others uprooted by the turmoil, Lucy, Allen, and Luce face a devastating challenge. Will war unite or divide them? And will they find love and a home to return to-if they survive the horror of civil war. In the dawn of England's great rebellion, love is the final battleground.A true story based on surviving memoirs, court papers, and letters of Elizabeth St.John's family, By Love Divided continues the story of Lucy St.John, the Lady of the Tower and her influential relationships with historical characters such as Oliver Cromwell and King Charles I. This powerfully emotional novel tells of England's great divide and the heart-wrenching choices one family faces.

If you knew the fate of the Princes in the Tower would you tell? Or forever keep the secret?May 1483: The Tower of London. When King Edward IV dies and Lady Elysabeth Scrope delivers her young godson, Edward V, into the Tower of London to prepare for his coronation, she is engulfed in political turmoil. Within months, the prince and his brother have disappeared, Richard III is declared king, and Elysabeth's sister Margaret Beaufort conspires with her son Henry Tudor to invade England and claim the throne. Desperate to protect her godson, Elysabeth battles the intrigue, betrayal and power of the last medieval court, defying her Yorkist husband and her Lancastrian sister under her godmother's sacred oath to keep Prince Edward safe. Bound by blood and rent by honour, Elysabeth is torn between the crown and her family, knowing that if her loyalty is questioned, she is in peril of losing everything-including her life. Were the princes murdered by their uncle, Richard III? Did Margaret Beaufort mastermind their disappearance to usher in the Tudor dynasty? Or did the young boys vanish for their own safety? Of anyone at the royal court, Elysabeth has the most to lose-and the most to gain-by keeping secret the fate of the Princes in the Tower. Inspired by England's most enduring historical mystery, Elizabeth St.John blends her family history with known facts and centuries of speculation to create an intriguing story about what happened to the Princes in the Tower.

"Remarkable. Stunning imagery, and delicately vivid depictions. A dramatic and romantic novel of courage and faith." BRAG Medallion London, 1649. As King Charles I meets his bloody end on the executioner's block, Royalist cousins Nan Wilmot and Frances Apsley witness the king's death as a call to action. Determined to see his son, the exiled prince, return to the throne, they risk everything to restore the monarchy. Meanwhile, their radical cousin Luce, wife of regicide John Hutchinson, celebrates the rise of the republic, setting the stage for a devastating clash of cherished family love and loyalty. Nan, as Countess of Rochester, uses her powerful position to manipulate England's political divide, defying Cromwell and establishing a Royalist spy network. Frances and her husband, Allen, escape to Paris to join the impoverished prince in his fight for restoration. Luce remains loyal to her beloved republic, defending Nottingham Castle under siege. As these courageous women navigate treacherous political waters and devious foes, their husbands fight openly across England's fortresses and battlefields, all for a cause that may destroy them. In the chaos of war, Nan, Frances, and Luce are trapped between loyalty and love. Will the return of the king be a victory, or the bitter end of everything they've fought for? Based on the true story of Elizabeth St.John's ancestors, this gripping historical novel brings to life the dramatic choices and sacrifices of women who shaped the fate of England during its darkest days of civil war. Perfect for readers of literary historical fiction who seek adventure, love, and the untold stories of courageous women. "The women of the era utilized every skill at their disposal in a time when they had no official representation. Superb. You can't help but admire their tenacity, wit and intelligence. These characters are real people who lived and whose story has been faithfully told. They will live with me for a long time. A fantastic book that I will read again. Five Stars. Reader's Favorite

Krysten Harris and Natalie Sheridan's friendship began in childhood. From navigating their emotional teenage years to the tumultuous roller coaster ride of adulthood, they've gone through it all together, side by side, closer than sisters. ...