The Lochlainn Series
I write about one woman across the length of a war.
Alys of Lochlainn is seventeen when the Lochlainn Series begins. Ireland, 1459, an English earl at her father's gate, and a plan to poison him before he can talk her father into someone else's war. It does not go the way she intends.
The books follow her from Ireland into England and across to France, through the Wars of the Roses and the courts on both sides of it. Shamrock comes first in time. White Rose, Red Rose and Fleur de Lys carry the story forward. Christmas at Hampton Castle sits inside White Rose, in days the novel never shows.
What I wanted from these books is what I wanted as a reader and rarely found. Research that holds up, and a love story that stays on the page rather than closing the door on it. If you read Sharon Kay Penman for the history and Diana Gabaldon for everything else, that is the gap I am writing into.
A Reckless Heiress and The Road to Versailles stand on their own. Different women, different centuries, and the same question underneath: what it costs a woman to choose.
Shamrock
A forged letter. A poison chalice. A kiss that changed everything.
Ireland, 1459. Seventeen-year-old Alys of Lochlainn is determined to keep her hot-headed father from plunging their clan into war. When English envoys arrive seeking allies, she seizes a desperate chance and poisons them before her father can be manipulated into conflict.
The plan goes terribly wrong.
When Alys accidentally poisons Edmund, the earl's honourable and infuriatingly charming son, she is blackmailed into nursing him back to health. Forced into close quarters with the boy she meant to destroy, Alys discovers he is nothing like the enemy she imagined. His loyalty, his gentleness, and the quiet strength beneath his noble birth unsettle her more than any blade.
As tensions between their worlds rise and forbidden feelings take root, Alys must choose between protecting her family and surrendering to the one fate she never expected: falling for the man she was raised to hate.
Shamrock is the prequel to the Lochlainn Series, a story of dangerous secrets, slow-burn longing, and a young woman who follows her heart straight into the enemy's arms.
Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Elizabeth Chadwick, and Kathryn Le Veque, with fierce heroines and high emotional stakes.
White Rose
In a world where ambition and betrayal rule, can love survive the fight for power?
Alys of Lochlainn dreams of freedom: freedom to choose her own path, her own love, and her own future. But when the fearsome Earl of Hampton forces her into a betrothal to a man destined for the English throne, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of political intrigue and royal ambition.
Determined to resist, Alys’s fiery spirit leads her to defy the earl’s plans—until one impulsive kiss changes everything. Recklessly drawn into his arms, she risks her heart and her reputation to become his mistress, even as enemies close in around them.
Amidst treachery, war, and scheming courtiers, Alys must summon all her courage to protect the man she loves. But as her star rises in the perilous world of royal politics, she faces a fateful question: Will her daring choices lead to triumph—or her ultimate downfall?
Readers rave:
‘Intrigue, treachery, and a beautiful love story.’
‘A perfect mixture of romance and war.’
‘Transported to the medieval period.’
Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Elizabeth Chadwick, and Kathryn Le Veque, White Rose is a sweeping medieval tale of passion, betrayal, and resilience.
Red Rose
Left on her own at the mercy of a cruelly infatuated ruler, can one woman shape her own destiny?
Alys of Lochlainn’s heart is broken. Learning her beloved has been killed in battle, she’s determined to reclaim her spirit and carry on no matter what for the sake of her children. But when the conniving King of England seizes control of her life, grief turns to rage as she vows lasting revenge.
Believing she has no choice but to play the arrogant monarch’s high-stakes game, Alys walks a fine line of flirting convincingly and avoiding the despised ruler’s bed as she fights for her freedom. But as her friends and allies come under attack, she’ll have to choose between remaining true to her dead lover… and doing whatever it takes to claw back power.
Can this fiery noblewoman save everything she loves from a dangerous fate?
Red Rose is the tension-filled second book in the Lochlainn medieval historical series. If you like resourceful heroines, passionately vibrant characters, and nail-biting drama, then you’ll adore Augusta Gosling's Medieval romance.
fleur de lys
Love lost and found, a journey across the sea, and a heart-wrenching abduction
Overwhelmed with joy at the shocking revelation that her beloved Lord Hampton is alive, Alys braves the tumultuous journey across the narrow sea, her children her beacon of strength. But as the shores of France emerge from the mist, her heart shatters. Hampton has taken another wife.
Bitter betrayal coursing through her veins, Alys sends her children to the safety of Le Plessis with Robin and Hampton's new wife, while she remains in the turmoil of Honfleur. Hampton, torn between his duty and his heart, is drawn back to sea, leaving Alys alone amidst the whispers of war.
When they finally return to Le Plessis, a chilling discovery awaits - their daughter, once cocooned in safety, has been cruelly snatched away.
FLEUR DE LYS is an enthralling tale of a woman's courage in the face of deception, war, and heartbreak. Will Alys find it within herself to forgive Hampton? Can they unite to save their daughter? And will Alys ever find the happiness she so rightly deserves?
Prepare to be swept away in Alys' most challenging and emotional journey yet, where every heartbeat echoes with suspense. This raw and riveting historical romance will leave you questioning the true cost of love and longing for the next page.
The Road To Versailles
They killed her parents. They took her lands. She is in disgrace and now she wants her life back.
France 1772, and Evangeline de Valbelle’s family is in disgrace and finds refuge in Paris. Beginning a new life of misery, Evangeline swears to avenge her father’s death. Whatever it takes. But she has a younger brother she must care for and when he is taken from her, her entire world collapses.
Evangeline doesn’t stay down for long. Fuelled with hatred for the new King and his wife, she plans to marry and make her way to the Court of Versailles.
But who would want to marry a woman in disgrace? Count von Fersen might just be the man she needs…
Read THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES now and discover the captivating world of Evangeline and Count von Fersen.
If you love historical fiction mixed with romance, a strong heroine and light entertainment, then you’ll love the books by Augusta Gosling
The story is a work of fiction, inspired by the love story between Count Axel von Fersen and Marie-Antoinette which takes place in Versailles and Paris in the 18th century just before the French Revolution.
a reckless heiress
Aerona, a dauntless heroine cornered into marrying her ruthless cousin - a fate she knows she cannot endure.
With escape as her only option, she can't accomplish it single-handedly. Unexpectedly, she seeks aid from her first love and current enemy, Hugh de Coleville.
Their daring quest together pushes them to their limits, testing their mettle, allegiance, and rekindling love. As they inch closer to their destination, a nefarious scheme to assassinate the King of England and Hugh unravels.
The stakes have never been higher, and Aerona finds herself torn between her nation, her personal mission, and the man who has her heart.
Can she orchestrate a rescue in time?
This riveting historical romance will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end!
If you enjoy the historical intrigue and strong heroines, or the thrilling romance and adventure, then you will love embarking on this extraordinary journey with Aerona and Hugh.
Secure your copy now and embark on their extraordinary journey!