Donna Grant Books In Order

Highland Mist

An honorable lairdLaird Connall MacInness was born to a clan that for centuries has been charged with the guarding of the sacred Druids. ‘Tis a duty he has always met with a willing heart, until the day his sister, a Druid priestess, goes missing, and the very Druids he has protected refuse to help him find the last remaining member of his family. Then a 300 year old prophecy places a Druid priestess in his hands for safekeeping. ‘Tis the chance at revenge that he’s been waiting for, but is he willing to pay the cost his revenge will demand the loss of his mate and the future of Scotland? A willing lassGlenna MacNeil wants only to be free, to find the purpose of her life. When she is told to look for the dark laird that would free her, she eagerly goes with the powerful laird who fights her clan, not realizing she has set in motion events that will change the course of history.

Dangerous Highlander

First in a breathtaking new series, the bold and passionate Lucan MacLeod one of three brothers cursed by dark magic for eternity is driven by desire for the one woman he dare not let himself possess He is magnificently strong and dangerously seductive. One of the fiercest of his clan, Lucan MacLeod is a legend among warriors, inspiring fear in man and woman alike. For three hundred years, he has locked himself away from the world, hiding the vengeful god imprisoned in his soul. But then, a young lass caught in a raging storm awakens his deepest impulses and darkest desires. Cara doesn t believe the rumors about MacLeod castle until the majestic Highland warrior appears like a fiery vision in the storm, pulling her into his powerful arms, and into his world of magic and Druids. An epic war between good and evil is brewing. And Lucan must battle his all consuming attraction for Cara or surrender to the flames of a reckless, impossible love that threatens to destroy them both

Wicked Highlander

The most reckless and fierce of the MacLeod brothers, Quinn is a prisoner of the god inside him, tormented by his inability to save his family from slaughter. His fury governs him, and day by day he loses himself to the darkenss in his soul. But Quinn has a profound yearning for a woman’s love . Raised by Druids, the achingly beautiful Marcail is as spellbinding as the ancient magic that surges through her body. To Quinn, she is most desirable woman he has ever known. But to his enemy Deirdre, she is the perfect bait to lure Quinn into her trap. Once the two lovers are in her wicked grasp, their passion will be put to the ultimate test

Shadow Highlander

Sent on a dangerous mission into the shadowy world of the Druids, Galen must find a powerful ancient relic to defeat the enemies of Castle MacLeod. But what he discovers is far more powerful and far more dangerous. A Druid lass whose beauty is as spellbinding as any magic Reaghan is the most enchanting woman Galen has even met and the most enigmatic. She alone is immune to his mind reading gifts. He alone makes her feel safe and secure. But Reaghan holds a secret power deep inside her that could destroy them both. And if Galen hopes to hold this captivating woman in his arms every night, he must defeat the darkness that draws closer around her every day .

Darkest Highlander

In the acclaimed Dark Sword series, the darkest, fiercest warriors of Scottish legend finally meet their match in the brave, fiery hearts of the women they cherish For years, Broc has watched over her, protected her and hidden his love for her. But when his beautiful Sonya, finds herself in a hopeless situation, the Highlander flies to her side to save her. Unfortunately, before the Druidess can thank him, Broc is captured by his enemy and destined for eternal pain Sonya vows to help her noble warrior, though he is imprisoned in a mountain of pure evil bound in chains of the darkest magic. With Sonya’s own magic fading, she must summon the greatest power of all to save the man she loves. But even if these two hearts are united, will they be strong enough to defeat the heart of darkness? Or will their undying love doom them for all eternity ?

Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made

Curl up in a chair and enter the lives of two unforgettable women whose joys and sorrows you will never forget. And when you’re finished, call your best friend. With heart and soul, passion and poignancy, Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made follows the lives of two best friends, Gayle Saunders and Patricia Reid, as they grow, learn, make choices, find love, and find heartache. From the time they were young, Gayle and Patricia were raised like sisters, as close as two friends could be. But they each had dreams that would take them far away and far away from each other. Gayle was the beauty who believe that a man could make her world complete. Patricia was the intellectual who thought that rising to the top of her career would make her happy. And then there is Marcus Carter, who has been linked to both Pat and Gayle since the tragedy that occurred when they were all children. Can either one save him from himself? Can friends survive a love that comes between them? Each of them gets what she wants, but no one counts on the price they have to pay. When they realize that dreams can be hollow and love has its cost, they learn the most important lesson of all: to never given up on the people who love you, and that it isn’t just blood that makes two people sisters.

Far from the Tree

Celeste English and Ronnie Frazier are sisters, but they couldn’t be more different. Celeste is a doctor’s wife, living a perfect and elegant life. But secretly, she is terrified: her marriage is falling apart and her need to control the people around her threatens to alienate her entire family. And Celeste allows no one to see how vulnerable she really is. Ronnie is an actress, living in New York. Her life, however, is a lie: she has no money, has no home, and her life is held together by ‘chewing gum, paper clips, and spit,’ though she wants everyone to think that her life is one of high glamour and budding fame. When their father dies, the sisters inherit a house in Prosper, North Carolina. Their mother, Della, is adamant that they forget about going there and dredging up the past. Because Della has secrets she’d rather not see come to light secrets and heartbreak she’s kept from everyone for years. Neither Ronnie, Celeste, nor Della realize just what their trip to Prosper will uncover and they must discover for themselves who they really are, who they really love, and what the future holds for them. Far from the Tree is a novel that asks the questions: can the past ever truly remain hidden? Can mothers and daughters put aside their usual roles long enough to get to really know each other? Long enough to see they each have felt the love, loss, heartache and joy that they share as women. And can two strangers realize that they are, and always will be, sisters?

Better Than I Know Myself

The beloved 1 Essence bestselling authors of Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made now deliver a novel in which you’ll meet their most unforgettable characters yet. Carmen, Jewel, and Regina could not be more different. When they meet as freshmen at Columbia University, they’re pretty confident that a friendship among them isn’t in the cards.

Jewel is Hollywood royalty: as the teenage star of the TV show ‘Daddy’s Girl,’ her face is instantly recognizable all across America. Now, though, she wants two things to get a serious education, and to leave her controlling stage mother behind. Regina is the definitive upper middle class African American girl. Her picture perfect parents are what she calls ‘black Ward and June Cleavers’ and their goals for her are like a stranglehold. No one can see, though, how far Regina’s rebellious side will take her or how treacherous it will become. Carmen is just trying to get by. A child of the projects whose father is dead and whose mother has vanished, Carmen has been raised by her abusive brother. Columbia is the way for her to get a better life if she can hold down two jobs and keep her GPA up.

When the three of them meet, their lives are at a crossroad. And as the years progress, from the 1980s to the present day, they are challenged by drug addiction, fame, secrets from the past, sickness, betrayal, and the darkest things women can face. One of them won’t survive. But what will be the lasting legacy of their friendship? Better Than I Know Myself is a novel of heartache, triumph, tears, and the unshakeable bonds among women.

Gotta Keep on Tryin’

From the bestselling authors of Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made comes a heartwarming tale of how true friendship can overcome life’s obstacles.

Gayle Saunders and Patricia Reid have been lifelong friends, as close as sisters. When they were teens their dreams led them down separate paths and away from each other. But they reunited as adults, drawn back together by a bond of friendship that stood the test of time.

Now Pat and Gayle co own the Ell & Me Company, a business they founded based on a character Gayle created years ago for her daughter. Things are going well, but real life dramas ensue as each must face issues from the past in order to protect the future.

Pat and Marcus look like the perfect twenty first century couple smart, talented, each at the helm of a high profile enterprise and at the top of their game. But behind closed doors their marriage is challenged by the stresses of a two entrepreneur household. Will their professional pursuits leave them time for each other and a family, or carry them into the arms of others? Will a paternity claim prove to be too much of an obstacle to overcome?

Gayle faces her own family drama and struggles to maintain control of her life. Despite dating other men, has she ever really gotten over her ex husband, Ramsey, the gambler who left her and their daughter, Vanessa, in financial ruin? Gayle bends over backward to provide a stable, comfortable home for Vanessa, and support her dream of becoming a dancer. And Vanessa, a rebellious and hurtful teen, seems just as devoted to making Gayle pay for every mistake she has ever made. And what ever happened to Ramsey?

In Gotta Keep on Tryin’, Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant bring us hero*ines who remind you, for better and worse, of women everywhere women who know that true friendship keeps us grounded. And when things get rough the bond between women can be stronger than any trials we face.

What Doesn’t Kill You

‘I really thought I had a handle on life then it broke off.’Opinionated, straight talking, and witty, Tee is a fly forty something. Divorced since her daughter, Amber, was young, Tee has been ‘handling her business,’ supporting herself after her would be songwriter husband took off for L.A., and she’s done all right. Organized, responsible, hardworking, and loyal, Tee went from being the first employee of a start up purveyor of organic lotions to the right hand of the president of what became a major player in the home and personal fragrance market. But then everything changes. First, she’s outplaced from her longtime job and doesn’t tell anyone. Then she gives her daughter the wedding of her dreams and, after overindulging in champagne, Tee wakes up in bed with the younger best man. For the first time in twenty five years, Tee doesn’t know who she is or what she’s going to do every day. Deep in denial, she continues to live her life as if nothing has changed. After a series of financial mistakes, miscalculations, and missteps compound her already shaky situation, she’s soon teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. That’s when Tee decides that it’s time for her to wake up and face reality. Beyond ‘making money,’ Tee never really decided what she wanted to do with her life. Then she just stopped thinking about it and invested her hopes in someone else’s dream. Now it’s her chance to invest in herself. Can she step out on faith to follow her own dream?

Mutual Desire

The Hunger Kate is a Scottish temptress who wants nothing but her freedom. When she is married against her will to a powerful laird, she vows to deny him until his scorching touch unleashes primal urges she cannot control…
The Longing The beautiful Linarra is sent to her tribe’s archenemy as a peace offering, her body to be used as his sexual plaything. Once her new master claims her, Linarra discovers insatiable cravings that send her to the brink of wild ecstasy…
The Pleasure During an Amazonian adventure, wilful Princess Arian is kidnapped and presented as an erotic prize for a jungle warlord, who turns her captivity into a sensual journey that awakens her body’s most carnal demands…

Uptown

In Uptown, when money, power, and real estate are at stake, family bonds and loyalties are strained to the breaking point.

Exposures

As a glamorous, successful fashion photographer, adored by New York and Paris trend makers, Brett Larsen has dedicated her life to capturing beauty. Yet the corruption and betrayals that lie just beneath the glittering surface of that world prevent her from recognizing her own beauty and its glorious possibilities. The first collaboration by Virginia DeBerry & Donna Grant, award winning, bestselling authors of Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made, among other works, shows the depth of character and plot twists that would become their trademark. ‘It was an experiment to see if we could write together,’ says Donna. ‘It worked,’ adds Virginia.

Phoenix Rising II

Pleasure Master by Angelique Anjou Futuristic Romance: The alien artifact that plows into their newly completed space station contains more than just the ‘remains’ of a dead alien. Legion is stirring and not even Medical/Science Officer Anya Rambo can resist the golden god, last survivor of an alien race. Debt of Honor by Elizabeth Batten Carew BDSM/Contemporary Romance: Angelica couldn’t believe that hopping off a plane during a refueling stop to search for one of a kind souvenirs could lead to so much trouble or that she would end up in a harem. Contact by Jaycee Clark Romantic Suspense: When P.I. Daxton Adams discovers a serial killer has set his sights on Meredith Fox, he’s forced into a race against time to save the woman who scorned him. Prince of Desire by Donna Grant Historical Paranormal Romance: Lucian Sinclair has left his beautiful magical home, Drahcir, in search of his mate. Mating Behavior by Mandy M. Roth Paranormal Romance: Alan has a problem he wants Katie in the worst sort of way, but Katie’s human and for a were to choose a human for a mate is a death sentence for both of them. Rating: Contains graphic violence, explicit sex, adult content and language. Some stories include oral and anal sex, brief scenes of female/female sex, and bdsm.

The Pleasure of His Bed

A seafaring adventure turns wickedly sinful when stowaway Sophia Martine is caught and confined to the captain’s quarters. What privateer Damon Delacroix doesn’t know is how much Sophia longs to be dominated. But soon it is Damon who is enslaved as he gives up all control and embarks on a wild journey of carnal pleasure…
Queen Jarina never imagined that the foul play which brought her to the enemy kingdom of Pereth would also make her willing love slave, eager to fulfil her master’s every desire. Now Jarina’s only wish is to satisfy her master’s insatiable appetite…
In exchange for safe passage on his ship, Chessa strikes a daring bargain with Bodin a dangerously handsome Viking to become his sex slave and see to his needs. But she soon learns that to live under Bodin’s command is to submit to the most sensual, skilled lovemaking she’s always dreamed of…