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Their Highland Beginning by Celeste Barclay
historical-romance
historical
novella
scottish-romance
A Maid for the Grieving Highlander
NOT A BOOK - 2018
Called into service at Caisteal Tioram by the recently widowed Eoin MacDonald, heir to the powerful Clanranald, she finds herself cast into an alien world against a backdrop of family trauma and larger political intrigue, at a time when her own destiny has become uncertain.Facing persecution over their forbidden love, can Catriona and Eoin overcome the obstacles?Will Eoin keep his birthright and stay at Castle Tioram or forsake his own family?
Declan's Bride
Hildie McQueen - 2019
When Declan Murray is caught climbing into an unsuspecting woman’s bed, his life takes an unexpected turn... After too much to drink Declan Murray, second son of Laird Murray, walks into the wrong room and climbs into the wrong bed. Now he has to fight not just for his freedom, but also against his desire for the lovely woman. Although Cairstine Reid has loved Declan from afar for years, she knows the rogue will never settle down willingly. Much to her dismay, her father demands they marry after he accidentally comes to her one night. Declan and Cairstine have to decide whether to bend to demands or take matters in hand.
Seduced By The Highlander : Highland Romance Collection (Isla and the Highlander Book 1)
Fiona Knightley - 2021
Saving The Broken Highlander
Ann Marie Scott - 2019
Caitlyn despises him immediately.He may be brave and imposing, but this man is also curt, overbearing and unable to open up to women. Was it up to her, she wouldn't choose to spend an hour with him, but at this point, he is her only hope for saving her mother.When they reach his castle, she can not imagine what is concealed inside.In one of the rooms, Caitlyn will find a fragile and isolated young lass who had not seen the sunlight for months. That's what's left from Ava, Alastair's beautiful sister after bandits attempted to rape her.The two of them come close, and Ava will decides to reveal the truth about her brother's tormented past and the horrendous games of fate that shaped his character. Caitlyn has never met a person she can't touch with her kind heart, but this man seems to have lost all lust for life.When the bandits that attacked Ava return, Alastair, will have to face his external and internal demons or lose everything he loves. "Saving the Broken Highlander" is a standalone story packed with emotion, romance, and redemption, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
The Highlander's Braw Lass (Romance in the Highlands Book 1)
Fiona Grant - 2017
Mairi makes no secret of the fact that she would rather be out taking down a wild pig with her childhood friend Iain, the fletcher’s son, than plying a needle with the women. Her mother despairs of her, and never stops comparing her to her beautiful and successfully married sister Una. Her father, tired of her rejection of one suitable match after another, finally presents her with an ultimatum: Marry Alastair Maclean or spend the rest of her life in the priory. Mairi knows that she would never survive in a priory, locked away from her beloved outdoor pursuits. But nor can she endure the thought of a loveless marriage to Alastair, who has never stopped mourning the loss of his adored first wife Madeline in childbed. Left without choices, Mairi becomes Alastair’s wife. Life is every bit as bad as she feared. Alastair’s sister Rhona clearly does not want to see her brother married to the Chisholm wildcat, and Alastair himself is as cold as the frigid wind that blows across the Highlands. Mairi resolves to resign herself to the demands of the marriage bed, and devote her life to raising bairns with the love she was never shown. But one day, she finds herself in more danger than she has ever known… and everything changes.
Highlander’s Mysterious Lady
Fiona Faris - 2019
She had no idea…
Despite her wealth and title, Lady Beatrice Smythe feels empty. The Duchess of Marlow has lost a husband, whom she loved dearly and the chance to have a child. Her misfortune continues, when she is attacked by criminals on her way to Scotland to visit her best friend. Injured and weak, she meets a handsome Scottish man, who takes care of her and makes her body feel alive again in every possible way. Brodie Paterson was on a journey towards self-discovery. Mourning the death of a loved one, Brodie was content with his loneliness. One night, a beautiful stranger enters his life and awakens his senses and desires. But when dawn breaks and the mysterious woman has disappeared, Brodie is convinced that he will never see her again. Unbeknownst to him, she is much closer than he thought, and she is bringing a lot of trouble with her… How will these two handle their undeniable attraction? And what is the danger that follows Beatrice? He thought he would never see her again but fate had other plans…
Fighting For A Highland Rose
Kenna Kendrick - 2019
There are rumors that a band of Scottish outlaws is gathering in the hills nearby, and a ruthless English commander, Henry Clairmont, arrives at the same time to hunt him down. With the help of her Scottish maid Alice, Emily sympathizes with the cause of the rebels. She meets Murdo, their leader, by accident and the attraction is instant. When forced to take a side, she falls deeply in love with the strong, sensitive rebel leader. Against all the odds, and pursued by a vicious enemy bent on their complete destruction, this unlikely pair must weather many storms if they are to have any hope of fulfilling their forbidden love... *If you like brawny Highland warriors with a soft heart, and romantic stories depicting the majestic and mysterious Scottish Highlands, then Fighting for a Highland Rose is the perfect novel for you.
"Fighting for a Highland Rose" is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 80,000 words (around 440 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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His Highland Rose
Willa Blair - 2016
He doesn't expect to fall for any of the Rose chief's three daughters, but he can't get one out of his mind--or heart--even when he discovers she is not who she claims to be.Skilled rider and archer Annie Rose values her freedom. She doesn't want to be anyone's bride, not even deliciously and annoyingly sexy Iain Brodie's. But her father wants an alliance with Iain's clan and he's chosen her to forge it. Unaware she could be sealing the fate she desperately wants to avoid, Annie falls under Iain's seductive spell at the spring known in old tales as the fairy pool.But when her father suddenly decides against their match, Annie discovers the love she never expected to find--with Iain. To win her, Iain must risk losing everything he values--the clan he was born to lead and even Annie, the woman he sees for who she truly is--his only love.
Knight in Highland Armor
Amy Jarecki - 2015
With no marriage prospects, Colin petitions his majesty for help in finding a stepmother. Never again will he fall in love—the death of a woman brings more pain than losing a whole contingent of men on the battlefield.Feisty, quick tongued and smart, Margaret Robinson is delighted when her father receives a messenger from the king…until she discovers what news he brings. In a sennight, she will wed the notorious Black Knight—her life is about to end.Tension builds during the wedding and deteriorates from there…until an accident draws them together. Just when their love begins to blossom, a dire request arrives from the Pope. Colin must join the Crusades at once.Their fragile love is forced to withstand the seductions of hell—Margaret tempted by a scoundrel laird—Colin courted by Satan himself. Aye, the war for Christendom could very well ruin their dreams forever.
One Knight's Stand
Tanya Anne Crosby - 2020
Fate intervenes when, on the way, she checks into an inn and registers as the “MacKinnon's bride.”Presumed dead at Culloden, Callum MacKinnon, stops by the inn as well, intending to clean up before his return as the prodigal son. Imagine his surprise to discover his “bride to be” has already procured a room. And more—the feisty sassenach everything he never realized he desired.*Previously published in the anthology, A Very Highland Christmas
For Love of a Laird
Mia Pride - 2019
She may never know true love, but her people will finally know peace. However, when tragedy strikes more than once, and Elizabeth is pawned from laird to laird, unexpected desires for one man threaten to compromise her dutiful existence, forcing her to defy the rules. As the spare to the heir, Robert Irvine understands his obligation to the clan during these volatile times. But, marrying his brother’s beautiful widow is more than he bargained for, and nothing he is prepared for. When all he never wanted becomes all he ever needed, Robert suddenly stands to lose it all. When war is a constant threat, and a marriage to Elizabeth is the key to peace, Robert will do all he can to secure both, until he discovers she has done something that may destroy them both.
Irvines of Drum
Book 1 - For Love of a Laird Book 2 - Like a Laird to a Flame Book 3 - Maid for the Knight
Kissed by the Knight
Cecelia Mecca - 2021
She has missed her friend dearly and is ready to celebrate his safe return.Until she learns of Tristan’s impending betrothal to another.Suddenly, the magical season loses its appeal. The only man she’s ever loved, admittedly one she could never claim as anything but a friend, might soon be lost to her forever.Thirty years after the Border Series ends, a new saga of family, loyalty, and love along the turbulent Anglo-Scottish border begins.Authors Note: If you like short prequel stories, multi-generational families, friends-to-lovers romance and holiday magic with a bit of extra spice, put Kissed by the Knight on the top of your reading list.
The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan
Paula Quinn - 2014
. .Janet Buchanan is no man's property. She refuses to marry her family's sworn enemy-consequences be damned. She'd rather take a dagger to the brute herself. Yet when a tantalizing-and infuriating-man from her past comes to her rescue, Janet finds herself undeniably tempted by his hot, hungry kiss.HE COULD NOT BE TAMED . . .Notorious for his prowess as a lover and a fighter, Darach Grant has only one goal in mind: to defend his kin's land from the impending siege of a hostile clan. The last thing he needs is the delicious distraction of Janet Buchanan-the only woman who can stir his ire as deeply as she warms his blood. But Janet's intended will stop at nothing to claim her, forcing Darach to choose between surrendering his honor . . . or his heart.
To Love a Highland Laird
Collette Cameron - 2017
He’ll do anything to keep her...
Mayra Findlay’s hand was pledged in marriage to a stranger when she was an infant. But it’s not until she meets an irresistible rogue she can’t stop thinking about—or secretly meeting—that she realizes just how much she doesn’t want an arranged marriage. She’ll only marry for love. And if she has to concoct a risky, bold scheme to force her fiancé to call off their union, so be it...Laird Logan Rutherford returned to Scotland to find little more than a near-bankrupt estate and Mayra’s demands to dissolve their marriage contract. He knows he should give her the freedom she craves. But then he has a chance meeting with the intriguing lass, and he realizes that letting her go is the last thing he wants to do. Too bad he can’t afford to tell her who he really is...Mayra never intended to find a fairy tale, happily ever after ending with Logan. But will she will want her Highland Laird when she discovers his secret?
Outlaw King
Julie Johnstone - 2018
Deception endangers them. Only an impossible love can save them. When headstrong Elizabeth de Burgh’s evil father threatens to kill her beloved cousin unless she seduces his enemy Robert the Bruce, she begrudgingly agrees. But as she grows close to the arrogant leader of the Scottish rebellion whose savage good looks whisper of pleasure, she discovers that behind Robert’s facade of coldhearted traitor lies a noble fighter who will risk all for the freedom of his country. Now, she can no longer imagine aiding in Robert’s destruction. But does she have a choice? Fierce Scottish warrior Robert the Bruce would do anything to release his country from English rule and claim his rightful throne. Enemies on both sides surround him, however, and Robert must dance a dangerous line between truth and duplicity. One misstep could topple his nation and cost him his life. Yet one irresistible woman tempts him—and jeopardizes his mission—as no other ever has. Robert is in no position to entangle himself with the enemy, especially one who may be plotting his defeat, but the feisty, determined, blue-eyed beauty ignites a longing in Robert that he has never known. But is she his biggest threat or greatest source of strength? Bound by duty and honor but ensnared by uncontainable desire, Robert and Elizabeth must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for the one thing they thought they’d never find—extraordinary love.