Valerie Saxon: 3 books

Despite tenth century Britain's strong defences, Sigurd, a Norse chieftain, threatens a Saxon settlement. Beautiful Rowena, the thane's daughter, is bartered as the price for peace, and although she hates him, part of her is attracted to his handsome exterior and magnetic personality. But she soon...

In 17th Century London, innocent Leah learns she is to be married to a planter in Barbados - a man she hates. In her misery she roams the city alone and is abused by ruffians, but when saved by Captain Gideon Tempest she falls into the hands of his jealous mistress, and sent on a journey that...

Hannah is brought up in the seventeenth century by her cruel uncle and aunt. When a courtier visits he initiates her into the art of sensuality, for which the poor damsel in distress is punished and betrothed to a depraved church minister, who abuses her and then rages that she is a sinner. Hannah...