Be swept away by stories of powerful women, epic adventures, and timeless love

Historical fiction fantasy novels, epic romances, and myth retellings set among the ancient Celts and Romans.

Delve into the mists of Scotland and Ireland for heartrending love stories, legends come to life, warriors, goddesses, battles, priestesses, and queens.

And let’s not forget the love and spice! The enemies-to-lovers! The forced marriages! The defiance of kings, of tribes, of fates!

If the books were a film? Braveheart, with Romans instead of English soldiers. TV? Outlander, with Romans instead of English soldiers. And a bit more Celtic magic.

After they were traditionally published I am putting The Dalriada Trilogy ebooks up on Kindle Unlimited shortly.  The White Mare is available on Amazon now. The Swan Maiden and The Raven Queen are still with Bantam and ebooks only available in the US. You can order the paperbacks from US Amazon to the UK.

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The White Mare

Scotland battles Rome in this epic romance

Book cover of 'The White Mare' by Jules Watson, Book One of the Dalriada Trilogy, featuring gold lined profiles of characters Rhiann and Eremon, surrounded by intricate leafy and floral patterns on a green background with a gold horse at the bottom.

BOOK ONE OF THE DALRIADA TRILOGY

AD 79 and Rome turns its attention to the last unconquered territory in Britain – Scotland. Rhiann, a Scottish princess and priestess and Eremon, an exiled Irish prince, are forced into marriage - and the fight for the freedom of her people.

“With nods to Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, an ancient Scotland tightly laced with romantic tension, treachery, and cliffhangers aplenty… Mightily appealing.” Starred review: Kirkus Reviews

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Book cover titled ‘The Dawn Stag’ by Jules Watson, Book Two of the Dalraida Trilogy. Featuring gold-lined profiles of Rhiann and Eremon, surrounded by pink thistle flowers, with a decorative Celtic knot background and a gold stag at bottom.

The Dawn Stag

An epic battle will decide the fate of a country

BOOK TWO OF THE DALRIADA TRILOGY

Rhiann submitted to a political marriage to Eremon, but out of duty grew a powerful love that will bind them together through war with Rome, and betrayal by allies. Now in them lies the hope of a nation.

'“Wonderful. Watson does not tell the story, she lives it.  Mystical and poetic, a tour de force. A magical and compelling recreation of the lost Celtic world.”  Rosalind Miles, Isolde, Queen of the Western Isles and Lady of the Sea

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Book cover titled ‘The Boar Stone’ by Jules Watson, Book Three of the Dalriada Trilogy. Featuring gold-lined profiles of characters Mina and Cian, surrounded by pink flowers and green leaves on a heather coloured background and gold boar at bottom.

The Boar Stone

Will the Scots triumph over Rome, and will love survive?

BOOK THREE OF THE DALRIADA TRILOGY

366 AD. Minna, a Roman slave in Britain, discovers her fate - and heart - is tangled with that of the King of Dalriada in Scotland and his people’s long fight against Rome.

“Watson has conjured up the mythic past, a land of Celtic legend and stark grandeur. Readers will find her world and characters fascinating and unforgettable.” Sharon K.Penman, Devil’s Brood and The Sunne in Splendor

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The Swan Maiden

The Irish Helen of Troy

Book cover titled ‘The Swan Maiden’ featuring Deidre, a young woman with long, curly blonde hair in a forest, looking upward at a flying swan.

Deirdre was born under a curse: she would grow into a woman of extraordinary beauty – and bring ruin to ancient Ireland. Hidden away by the king, Deirdre is tutored by a druid, until her flight with a band of brothers kindles Ireland’s curse - and frees Deirdre’s heart.

“A perfect 10… The Celtic legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows is given a very human, yet enchanting retelling. Glorious and heartbreaking, Watson uses her beautiful prose and Celtic knowledge to weave a stunning novel that is both uplifting and magical. A wonderful love story, and some unforgettable characters.” Romance Reviews Today

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The Raven Queen

The legendary Irish warrior queen

Book cover titled 'The Raven Queen' by Jules Watson featuring Maeve, a young woman with red hair wearing a braided crown, set against a mystical forest background with a flying raven.

Free-spirited Maeve will no longer be used as a pawn by her royal father or husbands. When her father's death threatens her kingdom, she must at last come into her power to save it - as Ireland’s most famous queen.

“Other writers have tackled Ireland’s Iron Age legends and their compelling magic. But no one has done it better than Jules Watson in The Raven Queen.” Historical Novel Society

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