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J.G. MacLeod's entertaining romantic comedy for fans of Outlander. This novel combines the romance of Scottish highlander novels with the history of the Middle Ages. The Future Bride brings you a strong female character with the survival skills of Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games), and the wit of Kat Stratford (10 Things I Hate About You).

New London is the 3rd book in The Adventures of Lady Ellen Montagu series by Canadian author J.G. MacLeod (sold on Amazon). It follows the protagonist, Lady Ellen, as she emigrates from Ireland to Canada to "New London". The story takes place in 1846, after the potato famine has begun to create social instability in her home country. A new mother and a hopeless idealist, Lady Ellen tries to adapt to her new home: a territory that has not yet officially become an independent "country". New London is the final book in the series and readers can expect to see previous loose ends resolved.

Abalone is author J.G. MacLeod's provocative first novel that explores the topic of relationship violence with honesty and grit. Controversial and insightful, Abalone delves into the complexity of abuse and describes its impact on the characters. Eighteen-year-old Liz is in her final year of high school when she meets James Macewan, an older student who is struggling academically and wrestling with his own demons. What begins as a simple tutoring assignment soon grows into her first dating relationship. Liz initially enjoys the excitement of being with James, but it does not take long before she cannot recognize who she is as an individual anymore. As James's own life begins to unravel he compensates by attempting to control every aspect of Liz's existence. The situation eventually dissolves into a tale of violence and dehumanization that affects the characters' lives forever. J.G. MacLeod describes the fear and uncertainty that often come with the cycle of violence and allows readers to journey alongside Liz as she attempts to confront her abuser and heal from trauma.The author understands that the description of abuse can be triggering for some people, so she wishes to inform potential readers that the content in Abalone can be graphic at times.

Lady Ellen is the first book in the Adventures of Lady Ellen Montagu series by author J.G. MacLeod. Lady Ellen tells the story of nineteen-year-old Ellen Montagu, an aristocratic young woman new to the alluring social scene that exposes her to extravagant balls and the rituals of courting. She soon falls in love with Lord Cormac Guinness of Ardilaun, but her father has other plans for her. When Lady Ellen refuses to marry a man whom she does not love, she is exiled to live with her aunt on the Aran Islands. J.G. MacLeod tells the tale of an intelligent, beautiful and artistically gifted young woman who faces her isolation with courage, meeting memorable people who help support and challenge her as she grows. If you like romance, Irish travel and history then this is the series for you.

Two Paths is the second book in the Adventures of Lady Ellen Montagu series by author J.G. MacLeod. Two Paths tells the story of nineteen-year-old Ellen Montagu as she attempts to adjust to life in County Galway after spending several months on the Aran Islands. She is burdened by secrets, including her feelings for Grady, that haunt her every day. J.G. MacLeod tells the tale of an intelligent, beautiful, and artistically-gifted young woman who faces new challenges with courage. Set in 1840s Ireland, Two Paths describes the impact of the potato famine on each of the characters in the story. Lady Ellen must make an enormous decision that affects not only her own life, but the lives of everyone she loves. If you like romance, Irish travel, and history, than this is the series for you.

J.G. MacLeod is the published author of such works as The Adventures of Lady Ellen Montagu series (Lady Ellen, Two Paths, and New London) and Abalone. She writes both fiction and non-fiction stories. She is an active member of the online writing community, has taught English & creative writing for almost two decades in southwestern Ontario, Canada, and enjoys spending time on adventures with her three children.