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Calder MacGerry has resolved to end a bitter feud by marrying his enemy's daughter. Katja Sinclair is eager to escape her father's harsh treatment. But will their determination to flee their pasts bring love to their marriage? Or will this be the biggest mistake of their lives?Calder MacGerry's clan will never survive winter without settling the feud with the Sinclairs. He jumps at Laird Sinclair's offer of marriage to his daughter to seal the agreement, but his terms threaten to turn Katja against him even before they are wed.Katja cannot believe her father has chosen Calder MacGerry as her husband. After refusing numerous aged suitors, this final choice seems too good to be true. But the feud is not over for many of the MacGerrys, and agreeing to marry the handsome young laird could result in more trouble than Katja bargained for.With Calder busy settling the clan for the winter, the attacks on Katja turn deadly. With her wolfhound at her side, she flees to the Shetland Isles, seeking refuge with her mother's Viking family. Calder will follow, but will he be able to repair the damage and win Katja's heart?If you like a bit of history with exciting, charismatic characters, and self-sufficient heroines, you'll love this second-chance romance by Cathy and DD MacRae.The Highlander's Viking Bride contains a wolfhound named Freki, a helpful pick-pocket, a stubborn Highlander, and a heroine determined to live life on her own terms. Grab your copy today and journey from Scotland to the Shetland Isles and fall in love.

She's running from the Scottish mercenaries who destroyed her village and family. He's her sworn enemy. Can she grow to love the man whose countrymen cost her everything? Caught between two kings vying for sovereignty of the Isles and Western Scotland, Hanna of Hällstein has lost everything. Overcome by grief, she flees the smoldering ruins of her village and crosses to the Scottish mainland, intent on taking her revenge on the unsuspecting Scots. Torn between his loyalty to the Scottish king and aiding the displaced Norse on his shores, Alex MacLean soon finds his heart involved with the lovely, bitter woman he allows into his home. Though she tests the limits of his patience-and his power as laird-Alex is determined to make Hanna his. Hanna struggles to maintain her hatred of the Scottish laird. But as grudging trust gives way to love, will her vow of vengeance destroy her chance at happiness? The Highlander's Norse Bride is the fourth book in the Hardy Heroines historical romance series and can be read as a standalone. If you like strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and a second chance at love, you'll adore this exciting, heart-warming addition to the MacLean family saga.

He left his crown behind to begin a new life. She sought a place to heal her heart. Love was the last thing on their minds. Phillipe de Poitiers, a prince of Antioch, finds himself a breath away from wrongful execution. Risking everything, he leaves behind his crown, his family, his country-and a body sworn to be his by the Bishop, himself.Free of court intrigue and drawn to Scotland by memories of a woman who once possessed his heart, Phillipe sells his sword to pay for his travels and accepts the task of protecting the daughter of Laird MacLaren. When Maggie MacLaren's abusive marriage fails, she want nothing more than to retire to her childhood home on the banks of Loch Lomond. Trouble follows her, putting her clan in danger, and she travels to the Isle of Hola, placing her safety in the hands of a mysterious mercenary with a haunted smile and a kind heart. As Maggie and Phillipe struggle with their pasts, love blooms. But when a pirate's treasure offers a seductive lure, will it free them-or prove the downfall of all they hold dear? In this re-imagined tale of Phillipe of Antioch and his Scottish bride, you'll discover a Scottish Isle paradise, how to brew apple mead, a fabulous treasure, pirates, and a love story you won't want to put down. The Prince's Highland Bride is the absorbing sixth standalone book in the Hardy Heroines historical romance series. If you like royal stakes, stories inspired by true events, and rugged settings, then you'll love Cathy & DD MacRae's heartwarming tale.

He's a hard-headed Scot seeking a wife. She's a fugitive Welsh princess under arrest for poaching. Can Birk convince Carys marriage to him is preferable to a hangman's noose?Birk MacLean has been ordered to take a bride. But the lasses paraded before him promise little more than delicate natures and selfish motives. He requires a wife strong enough to help lead one of the most powerful clans in Western Scotland. One like the Welsh woman sitting in his dungeon, arrested for poaching MacLean deer.Carys Wen, a princess of Wales, once picked up arms alongside her husband in the fight for Wales's Independence. Now homeless, her husband dead and buried beneath good Welsh soil, she has fled north, penniless and completely bereft of hope. She desires little from life beyond peace and a place where she will not draw the attention of the English king who destroyed her family and country.Will Birk's plan to marry Carys gain him the strong wife he desires? Or could his abrupt handling of the circumstances bring him more than he expected?In The Highlander's Welsh Bride you'll find a corgi puppy named Tegan, a sweet little girl who hasn't spoken since her ma died, pirates, and more excitement than your bedtime will allow.The Highlander's Welsh Bride is an epic tale of honor, betrayal, passion, and the redeeming power of love. If you like romantic tales with a blend of history and fiction, you'll love this addition to the Hardy Heroines series by Cathy & DD MacRae.

She's forfeited her future for the sake of an alliance. Will she risk her heart for a chance at true love?1221 A.D. The Holy Land. Half-Armenian, half-Scot Arbela MacLean has lived a life filled with danger and adventure. Now, as her father returns to his homeland, Arbela faces danger of a different sort. Marriage.Scotland. A pestilence has all but wiped out Caelen MacKern's clan. Overburdened and cynical, he has agreed-against his better judgement-to remarry Baron MacLean's daughter in exchange for the men, means, and coin necessary to care for his people.Headstrong and independent, Arbela is not the biddable bride he expected. But is she the wife he needs?If you like strong heroines and an exciting blend of fact and fiction, you'll love this heartwarming historical romance from Cathy and DD MacRae.In this book you'll find the most beautiful horse in the world, a charming five-year-old who loves stories, an evil villain determined to kidnap the child, and enough adventure to keep you up long past bedtime.Buy The Highlander's Crusader Bride and begin the adventure today!

Anna has been unjustly imprisoned by a clan she aided. Will Duncan's support win her heart? Or will his assistance come too late?Fleeing the English army that murdered her family before her eyes, Anna Braxton rescues two young women kidnapped by a barbaric Highland clan. Her efforts earn her both gratitude and suspicion, and she counters their belated offer of friendship with anger and distrust. But she does not count on the unexpected impact the laird's son has on her heart.Duncan MacGregor does not understand his da's command to imprison the young woman who saved his sister's life. He is more than intrigued with Anna's skill with a bow and sword-in fact, he is fascinated by everything about her, in spite of her lack of feminine wiles. Straightforward and with a deep-seated sense of honor, Anna Braxton disrupts his entire notion of a suitable woman.Trained as a warrior and unwilling to be any man's chattel, Anna shuns the idea of marriage-until Duncan coaxes her into a world of acceptance and passion she never knew existed. He wants her as his wife. She has her own terms-conditions Duncan is not certain he can accept.If you love self-sufficient heroines, rich historical detail, enemies to lovers, and exciting plot twists, escape to the Highlands today and join Duncan's and Anna's romantic adventure.