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The heroine is estranged from her father, and during the course of the story, she
has to forge a new relationship with the man she can barely stand to talk to, let
alone call “Daddy.” Unlike my father, Jocelyn’s dad can’t share his memories, because
Alzheimer’s has wiped the slate clean. And in their case, that’s both a blessing and
a curse. Circumstances give Jocelyn a second chance with her father—something many
of us never have once we’ve shared that last sunset.

I hope readers connect with Jocelyn, a strong heroine who has to conquer a difficult
past, and fall in love with the catcher-turned-carpenter hero, Will. I also hope readers
appreciate how hard the characters have worked to keep Barefoot Bay natural and unspoiled,
unlike the beach that inspired the setting. But most of all, I hope BAREFOOT IN THE
RAIN reminds every reader of a special love for her father, no matter where he is.

The Return of the Highlanders

The Guardian

The Sinner

 

All the King’s Men

Knight of Desire

Knight of Pleasure

Knight of Passion

 

 The Sinner

“Sizzling and captivating…Mallory weaves a fine yarn with plenty of spice and thrills.���


Publishers Weekly

“4½ stars! Mallory’s portrait of 16th-century Scotland and the lively adventures she
creates for her characters certainly engage readers’ emotions. The sizzling sexual
tension between the hero and heroine will leave readers breathless.”


RT Book Reviews


The Sinner
is perfect! Alex and Glynis are sexy, stubborn and simply divine together.
The Sinner
should not be missed!”

—JoyfullyReviewed.com

“A wonderful novel led by two powerful personalities…
The Sinner
is an exciting, turbulent read from beginning to end. I will be waiting impatiently
for the next installment of this story.”

—FreshFiction.com

“Captivating…Alex is a delicious male lead that would send any woman’s heart aflutter…The
chemistry and the fire that this couple had was explosive and just seemed to leap
off the page…This book needs to be savored with a nice glass of wine…I am anxiously
awaiting Duncan’s story.”

—NightOwlRomance.com

The Guardian

“4½ stars! Top Pick! Mallory imbues history with a life of its own, creating a deeply
moving story. Her characters are vibrantly alive and full of emotional depth, each
with their own realistic flaws. Her sensuous and highly passionate tale grabs the
reader and doesn’t let go.”


RT Book Reviews

“Masterfully written…Mallory has created a series that every romance reader must read.
The Guardian
is truly a sizzling romance with high-impact adventure that captures the Scotland
readers long for. The characters created by Mallory have found places in my heart,
and I am impatiently awaiting the next of this spectacular series!”

—FreshFiction.com

“A must-read for all historical and highlander fans…Ms. Mallory weaves a gripping
story of heartbreak, intrigue, and trust…This one is a keeper. I’m looking forward
to the next installment.”

—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com

“The story line and writing were fantastic…The love scenes were very hot, and the
historical elements…added a ton of flavor to the story.”

—Romanceaholic.com

“An amazing introduction to what is fated to become a dangerously addictive series.
With characters capable of breaching the most impenetrable of readers’ defenses, riveting
story lines (and even more intriguing subplots), quick, witty dialogue, as well as
wild sexual tension—the only thing readers will crave, is more.”

—RomanceJunkiesReviews.com

 “Five stars! I fell in love with this novel!…The characters in this story really
touched me…This is a wonderful start of a series and I can’t wait to read the adventures
of the MacDonald brothers.”

—NightOwlRomance.com

 

Knight of Passion

“Top Pick! As in the previous book in her All the King’s Men series, Mallory brings
history to life, creating dramatic and gut-wrenching stories. Her characters are incredibly
alive and readers will feel and believe their sensual and passionate adventures. Mallory
raises the genre to new levels.”


RT Book Reviews

“I really enjoyed this story…Very intense…Fans of medieval historicals will especially
love this one.”

—CoffeeTimeRomance.com

“An amazing story…a series that readers won’t want to miss…Filled with hot romance
as well as adventure with a fascinating historical background.”

—RomRevToday.com

 

Knight of Pleasure

“4 Stars! A riveting story…Such depth and sensuality are a rare treat.”


RT Book Reviews

 “Fascinating…An excellent historical romance. Ms. Mallory gives us amazingly vivid
details of the characters, romance, and intrigue of England. You’re not just reading
a novel, you are stepping into the story and feeling all the emotions of each character…
Knight of Pleasure
is amazing and I highly recommend it.”

—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com

“An absolute delight…captivating.”

—FreshFiction.com

“Thrilling, romantic, and just plain good reading…An enjoyable, historically accurate,
and very well written novel.”

—RomRevToday.com 
 

Knight of Desire

“An impressive debut…Margaret Mallory is a star in the making.”

—Mary Balogh,
New York Times
bestselling author of
At Last Comes Love

“5 Stars! Amazing…The fifteenth century came alive…​
Knight of Desire
is the first in the All the King’s Men series and what a way to start it off.”

—CoffeeTimeRomance.com

“A fast-paced tale of romance and intrigue that will sweep you along and have you
rooting for William and his fair Catherine to fight their way to love at last.”

—Candace Camp,
New York Times
bestselling author of
The Courtship Dance

 “4 Stars! Mallory’s debut is impressive. She breathes life into major historical
characters…in a dramatic romance.”


RT Book Reviews

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Contents

Title Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Epigraph

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Chapter 46

Epilogue

Historical Note

A Preview of
The CHIEFTAIN

The Dish

Also by Margaret Mallory

Praise for the novels of Margaret Mallory

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