Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine and Henry of Anjou (future Henry II), 1152 As one of Europe's most powerful women, Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, has a chance most can only dream ofto choose her own husband! One glance at the young, forceful Henry of Anjou and her choice is made. Able to match her wit for wit, Henry's a true warrior and not afraid to disobey a royal command... But his love of lifeand the bedroompromises Eleanor a brand-new world of excitement!
Catriona MacDonnell is a wife of convenience who discovers that she wants more from the handsome, sexy laird she had to marry. Padruig Grant was not happy when his wife kicks him out of her bed, but his pride prevents him from returning to it. When Catriona takes matters...and her husband...into her own hands to claim the love they both deserve, should he resist her valiant efforts or should he surrender? This short story was previously published in print in THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF SCOTTISH ROMANCE and released in ebook by the author and Luckenbooth Press.