Book 1

Princess Avenger

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 13 December 2012
Passionate and headstrong, Alecia is no ordinary princess. Angered by the cold - blooded murder of her first love, she sets out to avenge his death. Army Captain Vard Anton, the epitome of masculine strength and grace, is dealing with some dark secrets of his own. When he is appointed Alecia's body - guard, both find it hard to ignore the chemistry between them. With assassination attempts and the threat of an arranged marriage looming over her, Alecia realises her time is running out. But Alecia's biggest battle is the one within as she tries to suppress the raging desire she feels for the powerfully attractive Vard. Can Alecia resist Vard while trying to exact revenge and avoiding the lecherous attentions of her husband - to - be? Will the power of love and desire be enough to unite Alecia and Vard forever? Though separated by class and palace intrigues, Alecia and Vard are entwined by desire in this wonderful fantasy romance.

Book 2

The Lady's Choice

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 8 May 2017

THE PERFECT PLAN

With her people on the brink of starvation, Lady Benae Branasar devises a daring rescue. She will marry powerful Prince Jiseve of Brightcastle and use his fortune to save her estates. But first she must compete against three princesses equally determined to win his hand.

A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION

When she finds herself drawn to her reluctant escort, the prince’s squire Ramón Zorba, her plans begin to unravel.

Ramón is dealing with problems of his own, but as he thaws, Benae glimpses the devastating man beneath. The more time they spend together, the harder Benae finds it to focus on her objective. Will she stay true to her people? Or will love and fate intervene?

The Lady’s Choice is the second book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, blending the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, court intrigue and mythical creatures, wrapped up in a “marriage of convenience gone wrong” romance, you’ll love The Lady’s Choice.

***This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers.***


Book 3

Princess in Exile

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 9 January 2020

A PRINCESS OF THE PEOPLE IN SELF-IMPOSED EXILE

Nothing could prepare Alecia for what she faces as she leaves all she has known behind and embraces a future with her rescuer.

A TORMENTED SHAPESHIFTER, DESPERATE TO DEFEND THE WOMAN HE LOVES

Vard Anton fights both external forces and the least controllable of his forms – the bear.

The lovers travel to a lost city, hoping a sorcerer there may help Vard master his transformations. They soon discover this mentor has his own devious agenda. Will Vard and Alecia escape? Can their love survive Alecia’s fear of Vard’s animal forms? What secret does the princess hold with the power to destroy Vard’s trust?

The answers to all this and more are contained in the pages of Princess in Exile, the dark sequel to Princess Avenger.
 

Princess in Exile is the third book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, political intrigue and mythical creatures, wrapped up in a ‘beauty and the beast’ love story, then you’ll adore Princess in Exile.

*** This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers. ***


Book 4

The Lord and the Mermaid

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 10 February 2020

A DESPERATE MERMAID, determined to flee her people and create a new life.

Merielle has rejected her family and gambled her future on inducing a human man to fall in love with her.

AN EXILED SEA CAPTAIN, sworn to avenge a devastating loss.

Nikolas blames the monstrous sea nymphs for his brother’s disappearance but when he finds an injured mermaid on his beach, he agrees to help her.

Despite his hate for the mer people, Nik is increasingly drawn to Meri, who slowly works her way into his damaged heart. Will Nik break the laws of land and sea to be with Meri or will the devastating secret she holds crush their tumultuous relationship.
 

The Lord and the Mermaid is the fourth book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, political intrigue and mythical creatures, wrapped up in a dark and sexy retelling of The Little Mermaid, then you’ll adore The Lord and the Mermaid.

***This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers***


Book 5

The Elf King's Lady

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 22 April 2020

AN ALLURING HEALER
Lady Alique Zorba is as beautiful as she is impulsive, and she’s determined to rescue her family and kingdom from the dark elven menace.

A PRAGMATIC GENERAL
Kain Jazara has no idea of the explosive revelations hanging over his head, as he tackles the latest incursion of the dark elves into Thorius. But must he be lumbered with highborn healer, Alique when she’ll only get in his way?

When the two volunteer to become hostages so the innocent can be freed, little do they know they’re about to embark on the first of many missions together; assignments where neither can guarantee the other’s safety.

As they discover an undeniable passion, will revelations from Kain’s past destroy Thorius, his relationships and any chance of happiness?

The Elf King’s Lady is the fifth book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, political intrigue and mythical creatures, wrapped up in an inter-racial love story, then you’ll adore The Elf King’s Lady.

***This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers.***


Book 6

Two unlikely lovers… the ocean their playground… saved by desire.

AN IMPOVERISHED NOBLEWOMAN.

Lady Esta Aranati will do anything to ensure the safety of her estate and its people, even to smuggling on the high seas. She leads a double life, a mask and wig the only shields that protect her reputation.

A DARING PIRATE.

Samael Delacost roams the ocean, living off the hard work of others, ignoring the voice that whispers ‘you don’t belong’. Until one night, Sam boards Esta’s ship and discovers she’s no easy prey.

Thrown together by a treasure hunt, the unlikely partners strike sparks off each other. Against her better judgment, Esta tries to help Sam find his mother, but what she discovers will change their lives forever.

Can Sam and Esta find their way through danger, political intrigue and societal rules to forge a life together? Or will their differences and their pasts dictate the future?

A swashbuckling fantasy romance, begun on the high seas but sealed in the King’s Court

The Lady and the Pirate is the sixth book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, political intrigue and sexy pirates, wrapped up in an adventure on the high seas, then you’ll adore The Lady and the Pirate.

***This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers.***


Book 7

The Master and the Sorceress

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 11 September 2018

A DESPERATE SORCERESS

Katrine Aranati no longer knows how to deal with the woman she has become. She runs headlong into a man whose heart's desire is order and control.

A MASTER JEWELER

James Tomel is outwardly a pillar of society, but he hides more than one secret. His life plan has no room for a dangerous liaison with a reckless stranger.

When they are thrown together on a trip to Brightcastle, fierce creatures from legend pursue them, but even more perilous are the feelings swirling between them. As their hearts and bodies come together, one will flee while the other demands an accounting.

The Master and the Sorceress is the seventh book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, danger and mythical creatures, wrapped up in an 'opposites attract' love story, you'll adore The Master and the Sorceress.
 

This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers.


Book 8

Elf Princess Warrior

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 22 January 2019

AN ELVEN PRINCESS

Caught up in a vicious civil war, Gwaethe Arenil is desperate to save her peace-loving faction and reunite her people.

A HUMAN COMMANDER

Dashing army captain Jacques Vorasava has fought on the same side as Gwaethe in the past, but will he help her this time? And will his support come with more dangers than Gwaethe can accept, both for her people and her heart?

As the threat from the enemy elven faction forces them to work together, conflicts between their cultures push them apart. In a land of polarized opinion and intolerance, can Jacques and Gwaethe forge a new reality where their love can be accepted?

This story continues themes and characters from The Elf King’s Lady, book 5 in the Queenmakers Saga.

Elf Princess Warrior is the eighth book in the epic Queenmakers Saga, combining the sweeping high fantasy world of Thorius with sizzling romance. If you like magic, political intrigue and mythical creatures, wrapped up in an inter-racial love story, then you’ll adore Elf Princess Warrior.

This book contains sex scenes and is intended for mature readers.


Book 9


Book 10

The King's Blade

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 4 July 2022

Book 11

Of Queens and Dragons

by Bernadette Rowley

Published 11 October 2022