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Highland Healer
Willa Blair - 2012
He wants her for himself. Can he have both?Toran Lathan never expected to become Laird, and never expected to meet a woman like Aileanna Shaw. Her healing ability is just what his people need, but Toran cannot resist her beauty. Yet will loving him destroy her ability to heal? Aileanna Shaw has a healing touch - and a special talent she must keep secret. Stolen from her home by a marauding army, she's kidnapped again by the Highland Laird she heals. Is she a prize of war, or the prize of his heart?While Toran battles the invading lowland army, he also battles his desire for Aileanna. And Aileanna must decide if she can trust her secrets to this fierce warrior who needs her talent, but wants her love.
Bound to the Highlander
Kate Robbins - 2013
Despite him and his traitorous clan, Aileana will do her duty, but she doesn't have to like it or him. But when the MacIntosh awakens something inside her so absolute and consuming, she is forced to question everything.James MacIntosh is a nobleman torn between tradition and progress. He must make a sacrifice if he is to help Scotland move forward as a unified country. Forced to sign a marriage contract years earlier binding Lady Aileana to him, James must find a way to break it, or risk losing all -- including his heart.From the wild and rugged Highlands near Inverness to the dungeons of Edinburgh Castle, James and Aileana’s preconceptions of honor, duty and love are challenged at every adventurous turn.
Her Scottish Captor
Kate Wingo - 2014
The laird of his clan, tragedy has turned Iain into a ruthless warrior who is determined to avenge the brutal murder of his twin brother at the hands of a villainous English earl. To collect on the blood debt, Iain kidnaps the daughter of his sworn enemy and holds her for ransom. Lady Yvette Beauchamp has heard many a fearful tale about the wild, barbaric men who inhabit the Scottish Highlands. Abducted on the eve of her wedding to an aging earl, Yvette has reason to fear the brooding chieftain who holds her against her will in his island castle. While the darkly handsome laird may desire her body, she’s certain that he covets the rich ransom even more, Yvette’s worth set at a staggering two thousand pounds. When Yvette is forced to become the châtelaine of Iain’s castle, her duties constantly throw her into the laird’s path . . . and a very dangerous intrigue when she discovers that Iain’s mysterious guest is none other than Robert the Bruce, the newly crowned king of Scotland. With the Bruce in hiding at Castle Maoil – a bounty having been placed on his head by the English king – Yvette is now privy to one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. A secret she can either use to secure her freedom . . . or safeguard the Highland laird she has come to love. Set in 14th century Scotland, HER SCOTTISH CAPTOR is an unforgettable Celtic tale full of riveting action, vibrant historical detail, a high level of sensuous passion, and richly-drawn characters.
Earth Shattering
Cathy Peper - 2017
An honorable captain. Can their love survive a world about to be torn apart? Tori thought her life couldn’t get any worse. Fired from her job as a violin teacher, kicked out of her apartment, and forced to move without any notice, she’s desperate for a lifeline. When a friend gives her a mysterious crystal necklace, she has no idea how jewelry can solve her troubles. But as soon as she puts it on she finds herself transported into the choppy waters of the Mississippi. As she's pulled to safety by a handsome keelboat captain named Sebastien, the true power of the sparkling necklace becomes clear. She's not just waterlogged, but she's somehow traveled through time to the year 1811. As they head downriver, Sebastien reluctantly allows her to stay onboard as she adjusts to life in the past. While she's desperate to return to the modern conveniences of the present, she finds herself drawn to the integrity and charm of her rescuer. Just when she begins to fall for her captain, she realizes something tragic is on its way. The New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 are about to strike and everyone onboard is in grave danger. Tori knows that escaping the devastation could take her away from the man of her destiny. When her captain's enemy conspires to keep her trapped in the past, will she fight for survival or take her chances with love? Earth Shattering is the first book in the Blue Crystal Time Travel fantasy romance series. If you like sizzling romance, edge-of-your-seat action, and time travel, you’ll love Cathy Peper’s dramatic historical fantasy books.
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Bride for the Sake of Duty
Bridget Barton - 2020
To make matters worse, her new husband leaves right after their nuptials on his first trip overseas. After two years of loneliness, Miles returns and he’s even more handsome than she remembers, but he still remains a complete stranger to her. Could she ever grow feelings for him after all this time? Will she eventually get the one thing she has always dreamt of?Miles Fitzroy craves adventure but he has to get wed to honour his father’s wishes. His wife may be breathtaking, but he has no time to get to know her before he leaves for India. Now that he is finally back home, he finds himself longing for something other than the sea. He realizes that it might be the journey of falling in love that has been missing from his life. Could he ever choose the warmth of his beautiful wife over the exciting life of an adventurer?Two strangers are bound together forever, but it won’t be easy to create a genuine bond after their long separation. A string of mishaps and adventures that follow can either bring them together forever or tear them apart for good. Will Eleanor get her wish for a true, heart-melting romance? Will Miles finally find a place to call home in Eleanor’s eyes?"Bride for the Sake of Duty" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
The Highlander's Bride
Michele Sinclair - 2007
But the reality of women who desired him only for his title and lands made him swear off marriage forever. That is until he first set eyes on the Englishwoman his men found hiding in the forest. Beneath the dirt and grime it was clear Laurel Cordell was beautiful. But would she prove to be yet another beguiling seductress or had Conor finally found the one woman who could lay claim to his heart? DRAWN BY DESIRE Laurel trusted that the Scottish chieftain would keep her safe from the cruel laird from whom she had escaped. Looking deep into Conor's silver eyes she saw not only his calculating warrior ways but his quick arousal to passion. But before they can explore the growing desire between them, their newfound love is threatened by secrets from her past. . .
Inconveniently Betrothed to an Earl
Abby Ayles - 2020
A marriage against their best intentions. What could possibly go wrong...Eleanor Beaumont’s spirit was always a hard one to tame. When her father, the Earl of Wilfort, strikes a prosperous deal by offering her hand to his associate’s son, she can feel the cold chains of matrimony tightening around her like a noose.Ambrose Brooks, son to the Marquess of Westington, always complied with the expectations of his family but being forced to marry a stranger was not what he had in mind.When Eleanor and Ambrose share their thoughts with each other, they agree to go against their families' arrangements.But what they failed to notice is that their hearts have other plans...Now trapped in a vortex of expectations and disaster, they must find a way to carve their own future before they become pawns on someone else’s terrifying board…*If you like engaging characters, heart- wrenching twists and turns, and lots of romance, then you’ll love “Inconveniently Betrothed to an Earl”!Buy “Inconveniently Betrothed to an Earl” and unlock the exciting story of Ambrose and Eleanor today!Get This Book FREE With Kindle Unlimited!
A Promise Given
Samantha James - 1998
But it is the wild spirited and hauntingly beautiful Sabrina Kincaid who catches Ian's eye. And when Margaret mysteriously vanishes, he willingly accepts Sabrina as his bride in her sister's stead.A Promise KeptDutybound to honor her father's wish, Sabrina reluctantly agrees to wed the rugged chieftain--though she fears the rumors of Ian's dark past. . .and the whispers that now blame him for Margaret's disappearance. But her sensuous soul bids her to pay no heed to her doubts and mistrust, and to submit instead to the searing passions that burn within her. For Ian's stirring yet tender caress speaks of a noble, gentle heart. And if peril is Sabrina's fate, so be it--for she is determined to learn the truths that will set them both free and carry them aloft together on the wings of incomparable love.
Sinbound to the Highlander
Eloise Madigan - 2020
With her whole life upside down, her heart tears between him and her duty to her new family.For Evan Saunderson, Laird of Ruthven, an arranged marriage is the only solution to his clan’s threat of war. But his plans change, when he finds his betrothed’s identical twin staring down at him in the woods, bewitching him with her eyes.The only thing that seems to disrupt their false sense of tranquility is Freya's sister missing. But that is only a deadly scheme by someone who seems to have forgiven but never forgetten...and Evan is the only person able to unveil it.*Sinbound to the Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
Beneath A Highland Moon
Gwyn Brodie - 2013
Four years past their love had been strong—until her father betrothed her to another man who was later killed. Now, it is Kade she turns to for help in regaining control of her own castle from the wicked man who has taken over and intends to marry her. Once she is again face-to-face with Kade, she realizes the love she thought she'd put aside is alive and thriving.Kade is speechless when the beautiful Jillian offers herself to him in exchange for protecting her young brother and banishing the intruders from her castle—an offer he is more than willing to accept. He has no intention of allowing her to slip through his fingers again. And when her life hangs in the balance, he will not let anything—or anyone—stop him from saving her, even as his own life dangles by a thread.
The Laird's Return: A Highland Festive Romance Novella
Jayne Castel - 2020
A loyal wife. A new start. A Yuletide Second chance love in Medieval Scotland.Robert De Keith has spent the last eight years rotting in an English dungeon. But when he returns home to Dunnottar Castle, he soon realizes he doesn’t fit into his old life anymore.His wife, Elizabeth, has ruled the castle in his absence. However, the woman who greets him now seems a stranger. Time and events have altered them both. Even his young son wants nothing to do with him.As Yule approaches, Robert and Elizabeth struggle to salvage their marriage and overcome the bitterness and distrust that separates them. But is it too late?The Laird's Return is a stand-alone Highland Festive Novella about the power of enduring love set in the same world as "The Immortal Highland Centurions."
Warrior's Revenge
Coreene Callahan - 2013
All episodes are now available for immediate download as a complete book. Learn more about Kindle SerialsAfter the death of her parents, Lady Aurora de Marquise is left with no illusions. Stripped of her birthright and betrayed by her uncle, escape is her only option. With her life on the line, she narrowly avoids another murder attempt—only to run headlong into Lord Brigham de Mornay, a man most consider a monster.With her uncle’s henchmen nipping at her heels, Aurora knows better than to trust a stranger—especially one as compelling as Brigham. Well-honed instincts urge her to flee before his abundant charm takes a nasty turn into aggression—and she ends up neck deep in trouble.Wary, but undeniably drawn to him, Aurora pits her will against his, challenging his authority every chance she gets. But when her uncle manages to track her, the game of fox and hound takes a perilous turn and she is left with the ultimate choice—surrender to the man who now holds her heart or risk it all trying to escape again.Gritty and fast-paced, Warrior’s Revenge brings to life the magnificence of the medieval age while exploring the meaning of honor, duty, and nature of true love.
Dark Seduction
Brenda Joyce - 2007
But he has already broken his vows--and a young woman's death is on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure...until fate sends him another Innocent, the beautiful bookseller Claire Camden. Since her mother's murder, Claire has done everything possible to make a safe, secure life for herself in a city where danger lurks on every street corner, especially in the dark of night. But nothing can prepare her for the powerful and sexual medieval warrior who sweeps her back into his time--a treacherous, frightening world where the hunters and the hunted are one and the same. Claire needs Malcolm to survive, yet she must somehow keep the dangerously seductive Master at arm's length. For Malcolm's soul is at stake--and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal....
Lady Danger
Sarah McKerrigan - 2006
But she’s never met a man like Sir Pagan Cameliard, the bold and powerful knight who comes at the king’s command to make a marriage alliance with Rivenloch. To save her younger sister, Deirdre tricks Pagan into marrying her instead, and now she faces a new kind of enemy who crosses swords with her by day and lays siege to her heart by night.
The Redemption of the Lonesome Sheriff
Carol Colyer - 2018
Ever since she was kidnapped by a ruthless gang, he has succumbed to misery and whisky, overwhelmed by grief and guilt over his failures as a husband. And when he thought that everything was lost, there came hope! An anonymous tip eventually pushes him to fight his depression and seek her in the wild. In an unexpected turn of events, they meet each other, but she acts like a stranger! Will the sheriff help her find everything she's lost, even if endangering their future together?Polly Ryder was kidnapped from her home. Her memory is foggy and she only remembers the place where she was held. In losing her memory though, she also forgot the problems that tainted her marriage. When her husband comes to her rescue, will she regain her memories and forget the heartache that comes with it?This is a journey of battling together to overcome all the obstacles that stand in their way and the snatches of memory that she gains. Finding his wife is only the beginning, since a greater battle awaits him. In saving her from the vicious gang, will he also save her from the mistakes he made in the past? Will he earn her forgiveness so that they can relive their love all over again?"The Redemption of the Lonesome Sheriff" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.