Books with author Lisa Shea

Constance had given him up. Gabriel, the one man who could make her smile, who could bring joy to her world, was gone. She deliberately drove him away. She gave in to her parents' wishes and agreed to marry Barnard, a much older neighbor, to solidify her family’s borders.A handfasting, two failed attempts at having children, and she never even got that ring.Six years later, bandits are invading the realm while Barnard is too occupied with other women to lift a finger. To make matters worse, Gabriel returns home from the Crusades, his honor and strength a bitter reminder of all she has lost. Watching the single maidens vie for his affection is almost more than she can bear.When Barnard turns violent, Constance is forced to flee for her life. Gabriel rides to the rescue - an act which brings the hangman’s noose! All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. A Sense of Duty is book four in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. A Sense of Duty is set in the North Sunderland area, on the northeastern coastline.A Sense of Duty is a poignant tale of lost love and second chances, in the style of Jane Austen's Persuasion. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language nor any explicit intimacy.

Sarah's midwife skills are the last line of defense for women with nowhere else to turn. She prides herself in the complete trust the women have in her. She would never betray one of her vulnerable charges.Reynald, a Templar knight, thunders into her world, demanding detailed information about her patients. Sarah, outraged at his arrogance, absolutely refuses to help him in any way.When wolves' heads begin threatening the region, Sarah realizes that Reynald's mission is one of critical importance. Soon it is a race against time to defeat the bandits before they destroy all she has worked to keep safe.All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Trusting in Faith is book five in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Trusting in Faith is set near Bath, in southwest England.Trusting in Faith is a heartfelt tale of overcoming prejudices and learning to trust, in the style of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language nor scenes of intimacy.

Storm's memory has been viciously purged by a blow from a bandit's cudgel. She has a completely blank slate, a fresh start on life. Yet doubts plague her. Was she a bandit herself? A helpless captive? When her memory returns, if it returns, would she betray those she had come to care for?Falcon, her rescuer, finds his suspicions slowly gentled, his heart entranced by the compassionate woman in his care. Jessica, the haughty contender determined to be by his side, is less forgiving. Jealous of any rival, Jessica is eager to find proof that Storm is intimately linked to the wolves' heads.When the threat of attack looms, the question of Storm's trustworthiness billow and swirl. Storm desperately struggles to prove to Falcon that she is worthy of his unconditional faith - and of his eternal love.All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Creating Memories is book six in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Creating Memories is set in Norfolk, in southeastern England.Creating Memories is an insightful tale of trust, betrayal, and how we perceive ourselves, in the tradition of The Bourne Identity. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language nor scenes of intimacy.

Jessame's best friend, Sabina, was brutally slain. Because Sabina was a fallen women, none will lift a finger to track down her killer. In desperation, Jessame takes matters into her own hands. She disguises herself as a lady of the night to lure in the murderer.Berenger returns home after ten long years in the Crusades to find his home village has been turned upside down. A lady in red calling herself Besame is stirring up trouble everywhere she goes.When Jessame gets too close to the truth, and dark forces rise against her, Berenger races against time to prevent her from becoming the next victim!All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Ladyd in Red is book eight in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Lady In Red is set in Somerset, in southwest England.Lady In Red is a lighthearted tale of second chances, mystery, and adventure, in the style of Agatha Christie meets Robin Hood. It does not feature any strong language and the few scenes of intimacy are gently described. It is suitable for teens and older.

Catherine's past warmed her with contented pride. Disguised as her alter-ego, Shadow, she had protected the villagers of her land, holding off wolves' heads and bringing justice to the weak. Her life provided everything she could have dreamed of.Her future, in comparison, was bleak and desolate. Her council ordered her to submit to the courtships of Lord Epworth, a coward whose chosen path was to flee the chaos of the land and retreat to Ireland. The lecher seemed fully intent on keeping his stable of mistresses at his side as well.In the depths of her despair, Lord Epworth's foster son, Jack, shone out as a beacon of honor and courage. But with so much at stake, could she go against the loyalties due her family and follow instead the passionate urgings of her heart?All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Badge of Honor is book ten in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Badge of Honor is set in Worcester, in central England.Badge of Honor is a tale of adventure, romance, and honor, in the style of Lord of the Rings and The Mists of Avalon. Badge of Honor is a clean romance. There is no explicit intimacy. The few swears are period-appropriate such as “God’s Teeth” or “God’s Blood.” There is sword-fighting but no explicit violence. As such, it is suitable for teens and up.

Morgan has sworn off marriage. She enjoys her adventures of flirtations, drinking, and occasionally accompanying her patron, Donna, on a canter through the dense forests of medieval England. Life is breathtakingly fun.Donna’s nephew, Sean, relishes the same daredevil approach to living. On a break from his soldiering duties, he rises to the challenge of seducing Morgan away from her jealous beaus.Their hot passions begin to melt through their layers of armor. When turmoils over two recent deaths threaten to interfere with their ability to stay together, they realize just how much they could lose. Suddenly they have to choose between their sworn, carefree way of life - or their desperate need to be together. All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Seeking the Truth is book eleven in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Seeking the Truth is set in Surrey, in southern England.Seeking the Truth is a page-turning story of adventure and intrigue, with a band of enthusiastic, fiercely loyal soldiers, in the style of a medieval Battlestar Galactica. It does not feature any strong language nor explicit scenes of intimacy - but this particular book is very flirtatious. The characters are flirting quite often and sometimes quite heavily. There is also a fair amount of period-appropriate drinking in this book, as part of the discussion of moderation. It is suitable for teens and older.

Isabel was returning home a failure. Her grand adventure of a marriage had ended in tragedy. It had sung its last, sour note when her ever-absent husband, stumbling home from his nightly tavern visit, was run down by a carriage. Diggory’s body was laid to rest in a pauper's grave – and she was destitute. In order to afford the steerage passage home, Isabel was forced to sell her last treasured possession - her beloved sword.Now a fierce storm pounded the ship, threatening to swamp it. Could things get any worse?Pirates.With only her wits, and perhaps the help of the weathered Crusader who watched her with gray eyes, she would have to stop the wolves' heads. For to fail would doom a ship-full of innocents to the bottom of the deep blue sea.* * *All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Every purchase comes with a free book. Look inside to learn more!Wearing a Mask is book fourteen in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Wearing a Mask is set on the road from Dover to London.Wearing a Mask is a sweetly romantic tale of holding on to hope and finding redemption. There are no explicit scenes of intimacy. The few swears are period-appropriate such as “God’s Teeth” or “God’s Blood.” There is sword-fighting but no explicit violence. As such, it is suitable for teens and up.

Kath has survived hell. She was captured by slavers, her family and friends were brutally murdered, and her village was razed. Everything she loved was lost, including Roger, the man who had filled her heart with unimaginable joy.After years of recovery her focus in life is to save innocents from a similar fate. She works with a team of soldiers to protect nuns and vulnerable communities. The only thorn in her side is the partner she has been paired with - a long-haired, drunken, hollow shadow of a man. Worst of all, fate has given him the same name as her beloved.When Kath realizes the rock-bottom soul riding by her side is the remnant of the Roger she adored, she struggles to find the strength to face her past - and to forge a new tomorrow. All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Looking Back is book twelve in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Looking Back is set in Merseyside, in eastern England.Looking Back is a clean romance entwined with harsh challenges and second chances, where the road to love is not smooth, similar to Edge of Tomorrow. Its heroine is recovering from a traumatic capture by pirates; the story tells of her healing process. There is no explicit intimacy. The few swears are period-appropriate such as “God’s Teeth” or “God’s Blood.” There is sword-fighting but no explicit violence. As such, it is suitable for teens and up.

Alicia prayed that moving from Wales to Canterbury would help her escape the ghosts of her past. The ghost of her beloved Dylan who had been slain in the Crusades. She strove for a fresh start with her wood-working uncle and her treasured cousin, Ethelfleda - one of those special people who God allowed to remain child-like forever.Fate remained cruel. It had her seeing Dylan's face in every stranger she passed on the street. In every fellow parishioner at the Cathedral. Even in the faces of soldiers from the south of France.But Martinus was different from the others. Where most men would laugh at her heartache and leer over her curves, Martinus sought to ease the turmoil in her soul. Day by day, moment by moment, she found her agonizing pain finally easing.Until the day it all came undone ...All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Seeing a Ghost is book thirteen in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Seeing a Ghost is set in Canterbury.Seeing a Ghost is a sweetly romantic tale of holding on to hope and finding redemption. Seeing a Ghost is a clean romance. There is no explicit intimacy. The few swears are period-appropriate such as “God’s Teeth” or “God’s Blood.” There is sword-fighting but no explicit violence. As such, it is suitable for teens and up.

Ariana was used to the stares. To the sniggering laughter. After all, she was a deaf vendor of beautiful songbirds. She didn't care what the townsfolk said about her. She would continue to scour the width and breadth of England with her uncle and brother on her determined quest - to track down the bandits who had brutally slaughtered her parents. She would bring to justice those who had stolen her hearing and destroyed all she held dear.Falmouth was a far cry from her home in the far north, but the parade of smug priests and snooty noblewomen seemed mirror images of the countless villages they had passed through over the years. Until Olivier. Was he a flint-eyed soldier returned home from the Crusades? A sharp-edged mercenary on a job? Whoever he was, she recognized herself in him - the drive to achieve one's goal, whatever harrowing sacrifices it required.She just prayed that Olivier's path would stop overlapping with her own. Because if he got in the way of her finally achieving her revenge, she would be forced to make that ultimate sacrifice.* * *All author's proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women’s shelters. Every purchase comes with a free book. Look inside to learn more!Being Aware is book fifteen in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Being Aware is set in Falmouth, on the southwestern coast of England.Being Aware is a sweetly romantic tale of holding on to hope and finding redemption. There are no explicit scenes of intimacy. The few swears are period-appropriate such as “God’s Teeth” or “God’s Blood.” There is sword-fighting but no explicit violence. As such, it is suitable for teens and up.

Cindy's on vacation - of sorts. Natalie's mom has hired Cindy and Jackie to serve as art tour guides for her young daughter as the family takes a trip to Key West, Florida. And the first stop is the stunning Audubon Museum with its beautiful prints of pelicans, roseate spoonbills, and anhingas.But there's something not quite right at the Audubon ...* * *Raining Cats and Dogs is the seventh book in the Dog Fosterer Museum Mysteries series. These short stories are about 15 pages each and feature museums of all shapes and sizes. Author Lisa Shea goes to each museum personally to write up its sights, sounds, and exhibits. That way you, the reader, can take a virtual vacation to these museums! Visit Lisa's webpages to see photos and write-ups of the museums. All of the Dog Fosterer Museum Mysteries series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It's your choice!A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women's shelters.