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A delicious medieval Highland romantic romp... 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 ...

Scarred and tortured during years in captivity, Duncan Ross must come to learn that he can live a normal life and allow himself to be loved. Duncan Ross' inner scars are even more horrifying that the visible ones. Unable to control his rages, he hides himself away from his close-knit family. A normal life that includes a wife and family will never be his, a truth he's accepted. When a beautiful woman decides to tell her family they are courting, the time soon comes for him to make a difficult decision that will break her heart and shatter his lonely soul.

Warrior Kieran Ross, the youngest son of Laird Ross, is intent on finding his father’s killer and exacting revenge, even if it means losing his own life. While tracking his enemy, an unexpected encounter with a familiar face could ruin all his plans. When village girl Gisela Munro happens upon the same handsome man who insulted her, she is forced to ask for his help. Little does she know; the simple action will wreak havoc on both of their lives.

Preferring to spend time outdoors sketching in her drab clothing, Isobel Macdonald is shocked when a handsome laird chooses her to marry. However, as one who treasures loyalty above all, she is mortified to learn his lover lives at the family keep. After being publicly humiliated by her husband, Isobel must ensure two things, to keep her heart protected and remain a wife in name only.

Ruari Ross, cousin to the laird, ponders a marriage arrangement that would ally Clan Ross with Clan Fraser. After a lonely youth, Ruari wants the companionship of a wife without the complication of a love match. When he stumbles upon an injured woman in the forest, he not only saves her life, but changes the course of his entire future. Strong-willed daughter of Laird Fraser, Esme has avoided all her parents’ matchmaking attempts. Above all else, she wishes to avoid marrying a Ross.

Gideon Ross, the youngest brother to the heroic Lion, laird to the most powerful clan finally faces his destiny and it is not at all what he would have ever expected. A clash with attackers leaves him near death and he feels as if he's failed everyone, especially the people who he's sworn to protect. When Gideon is found barely clinging to life, Alia Aldaba fights to save the man she's loved since childhood.

When it comes to his clan, he will sacrifice everything. Young laird Maddox Ross and newly titled Duke of Tarbert, has the burden of his entire clan on his shoulders. As the Hogmanay holiday approaches, uninvited visitors arrive. Not only does the despised Laird Lamont bring with him the possibility of war to Maddox’s doorstep, but also a proposition that is hard to turn down. In the end will he allow an entire family to ride away to certain death in order to keep his people safe? Her father is desperate to find allies and is using Ealasaid Lamont, his own daughter as a pawn. The question...

She's a spy... He's the enemy... Any attraction between them could mean death. It is obvious he would not hesitate to kill her, but fear of what awaits, is stronger than approaching the warrior.. Assigned as leader of a contingency of warriors, Erik Larsen, grasps the opportunity to prove himself. When he makes a harsh decision that costs lives, he must decide whether to relinquish leadership, or charge forward and possibly loose his own in the process. When Clan Ross warriors arrive to their region, Esme volunteers to spy for leaders of her village. Despite not trusting the cruel council ...

Coming face-to-face amidst battles and danger, a heartless man and a gentle healer begin the first of many impassioned interactions. Seeking to avenge his father’s death, new laird Malcolm Ross declares war. Nothing will deter him from finding and killing the man who murdered his father, especially not a beautiful healer who needs to learn her place. Elsbeth Muir has a kind heart and dedicates her life to caring for those injured in the clan wars. Despite her dislike of Laird Malcolm Ross, there is something about him that calls to the healer within.

A visitor arrives bearing startling news. Unbeknownst to her, the noble bloodline of Robert the Bruce courses through her veins. Ian Murray, a man bound by duty to the Laird, harbors a secret that keeps him from ever considering marriage. But when a woman in distress crosses his path, she awakens the protector within him. Sorcha Hay's life takes an unexpected turn when a revelation upends her world. As a man she's never been fond of comes to her aid, both Sorcha and the rugged warrior find themselves shocked when indifference turns to attraction. Sometimes fate can change the course of ...

After living under his tyrannical father's shadow and then in support of his laird brother, Stuart Ross is ready to forge a path of his own. When he falls in love with a servant girl, he proposes and vows to return to marry her. What Stuart doesn't anticipate are the obstacles of a village under siege, a horrible sickness, and a huge winter storm that will keep him away much longer than he expects.

Will he choose duty or love?Grace Darrow’s life has been full of cruel twists lately. First, she survives a horrific shipwreck and washes up on shore like lost cargo. Then, her betrothed fails to show up to claim her, leaving her to survive alone in a strange place. Pushing away her pride, she offers herself to a handsome archer. Not only does he refuse her offer, but he feeds her and protects her from harm. No longer a commodity to be traded, Gracie feels like a human being for the first time in years. Seasoned Clan Ross archer Struan MacLean has seen enough of the world’s ugliness and...

Does he bring salvation or devastation? On the brink of hanging up his sword for good, seasoned warrior Torac Bratton returns to action for a beautiful, endangered lass. Accused of murder, Leana MacKern has no choice but to trust the handsome warrior, Torac. With secrets of his own, Torac holds her heart and her fate in his hands. Find out why thousands of readers have fallen in love with Hildie McQueen’s brave highlanders. You’ll be up all night to finish this tale of finding love amidst the darkest danger.

Tristan Ross had a long recovery from devastating injuries. Through it all, visions of a beautiful woman trailed him. When he finally sees her again, it’s under the worst of circumstances. In Merida McLeod’s opinion, the only thing worse than being at war with Clan Ross is the possibility of marrying one of them. Although attracted to Tristan Ross, marriage to him means a future away from her family and everything she’s ever known.

Everything about Artair Ross's life is about to change. Cousin to the Laird and proud member of the warrior force, he is forced to give it all up to take over his ailing father's duties. However, when attackers overtake a village he is guarding, a shipwreck occurs and a horrible family tragedy happens, it is more than apparent Artair is in for greater battles than he's ever known.

If his true identity is discovered he will hang... When travelers from Skye arrive to the small village of Moriag, Paden Fraser is fearful that the secrets from his past will be revealed. The more he tries to hide from the truth, the harder it becomes, especially when he catches the eye of the visiting laird’s daughter. After her betrothed was brutally slayed, Emma McLeod is sure she’ll never feel passion again. Could it be that the remarkable resemblance the town’s blacksmith has to her dead lover, is fate is giving her a second chance at love. When Emma takes matters in hand and ...

Aurora Middleton loses her best friend and a chance of love at the same time. When confronted with how horrible her life will become, she makes a decision that brings a monumental change. Moving west, leaving all she's ever known, will either be a fresh start or the beginning of something worse. Evan Jones left his life of high society firmly back east. Now the small town doctor has a comfortable life in Laurel, Montana. When a storm hits, he offers Aurora Middleton and her friend a place to stay.

If opposites attract these two strangers will collide with the force of a raging storm. Out of options, Wilhelmina Wilkins heads west to marry a total stranger upon answering a mail order bride ad. What could have been a fairytale beginning turns out to be this bride's nightmare. Instead of meeting Wilhelmina at the train station, her husband-to-be is in the center of town brawling.

It is dislike at first sight between Caelan Ross and Glynis Macneil. She thinks him too stuffy and English-acting, and he thinks her too wild and without regard for propriety. The attraction that simmers beneath the surface is maddening to both of them. When Glynis runs away and Caelan goes after her, the argument that ensues becomes a night of torrid passion. Both are horrified afterwards. However, always a man of honor, Caelan insists they marry. Glynis, on the other hand, insists they not.

Ruby Henderson and four of her closest friends decide to travel west as mail order brides to find love. Upon arriving, she instantly regrets the rash decision. Especially upon meeting her husband to be who looks more like an outlaw, than a doctor.