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Highland warrior Kieran Mackenzie will stop at nothing to foil Clan MacDonald's plans to take over the north and that includes stealing MacDonald's bride. From their first meeting, Trulee Macleod is unexpected―a waif who needs a laird's protection. On his deathbed, Kieran's father confesses his sins and gains Kieran's vow to settle down and beget children. He wants him to find love, happiness, and all the things Kieran had been deprived of all his life. But Kieran knows there's one more battle to finish before he can do as his father requests-to unite the northern clans and thwart the MacDonald's plan to overtake their clans and lands. Kieran saves Trulee Macleod from a horrible fate. She's an enchanting woman who stirs more than desire for the hardened warrior. Although she is blunt toward him, she's all sweetness to everyone else. Kieran is fascinated by Trulee's mystical aura and tempting allure. When Kieran finds out who she is, he realizes she is the perfect pawn he needs to gain the peace he seeks. He must make her his to prevent the MacDonalds from using her to enact war. But getting Trulee to agree to marry him comes with danger for them both. Kieran finds out more about his past, events that changed his life. Now he has an opportunity to find brotherhood, and solace. Can the waif secure his heart and help him defeat his past torment?

Grady Mackay puts his clan in great peril when he breaks a betrothal agreement without his laird's permission. Now, the lass's guardian expects an immediate wedding. He must marry Marren Macleod to avert a war, but she recently married his comrade, Keith Sutherland. He proposes marriage to Laurel Malone, a woman who recently arrived in the north, to stand in as his betrothed. Grady is baffled by Laurel's evasiveness. She reveals little of herself, but as her secrets unravel, he admits a desire for her that he's unwilling to refute. Laurel fled her home with her nephew and niece in tow. Having no means, she accepts the proposal Grady Mackay offers. She's always had an affinity for pretense, so becoming someone else is exactly what she needs to stay in the shadows. She doesn't want to be attracted to Grady or to find him compassionate, but he's everything a woman wants in a husband, protector, and more. Their hearts are connected by unforgivable circumstances, and their experiences lead them to love and understanding and to have the compassion to always be accepting of each other. Grady has never loved anyone, but Laurel tugs at his heart and shows him that love is something to hold on to. Where there is love, there is no fear. With all that Grady faces, he needs to win over his clan, a difficult task since he proclaimed never to set foot on Mackay land again. To thwart the possibility of two wars, Grady must make Laurel a Mackay in every way or risk losing everything he's ever desired.

To win a woman's heart, one must have a dragon...He is the last of his kind. King Rhydderch Pendragon guards his secret: that he rules the last dragon in the kingdom. But when his dragon falls ill, he cannot figure out what ails her. As Rhyder's wedding day draws near, he's apprehensive about retrieving his betrothed. And with the recent murders in his kingdom, there's no time to woo a princess.As the youngest daughter of King Raedwald Baldach, Katriona is the only one who can save their kingdom from embarrassment. When her sister runs away rather than wed the dragon prince, Katriona is substituted as Pendragon's bride. Now grown and with druid blood in her, Katriona accepts her destiny, especially when his forlorn emotions beckons her heart.Rhyder vaguely remembers meeting Katriona at their betrothal, but their reunion sparks unexpected passion. When Katriona reveals a secret of her own, she does more than claims his heart. Is love the answer to his dragon's plight and Pendragon's Princess's acceptance?

They were destined to meet, but they never expected to fall in love...His tormented soulKenneth McInnish, a guardsman for the powerful Gunn Clan, is not prepared for the tender devotion from the lass his clan steals from the king. Tricked into marrying her, he makes the best of it. But it's her kisses that win him over to the fact that he might enjoy being married. Beneath Kenneth's wounded heart lies a protector. But Elisa is more than capable of taking care of herself. The only place he's sure of himself is at night when he shares the most passionate experiences of his life.Her giving natureElisa always thought she'd marry the ruthless warrior who abducted her. When she finds out the truth behind her abduction and is mercifully rescued, she is forced to wed for her protection. She chooses a warrior whose soul needs saving the most. Everything she does to aid Kenneth goes awry and puts him in a worse position. Faced with the possibility of endangering his clan, she risks her own peril to save him.Their dangerous encounterWhen Kenneth learns of the trickery which caused him to marry Elisa and forces him to confront his demons, he's not sure how to proceed. She's everything he never knew he could have. As they aid those around them, can they save each other and find the love they both need and desire?

The Legend of the King's Guard begins with CONQUERED HEARTIn protecting the King of Scotland, Graeme Cameron will do whatever it takes to ensure Robert the Bruce's safety. He and his comrades become the victim of circumstance and are now exiled. As they hide, they realize others are worse off and they hire themselves out as mercenaries. Kerrigan Campbell is desperate to find her laird and protector's son. Then she hears of the legendary king's guard and seeks to plead their aid. She runs across their leader in the midst of a battle, but he's not what she expects. When she and Graeme find an abandoned bairn, he asks her to locate its mother and in return he'll recapture her laird's son.Graeme has challenges before him-how to keep himself and his comrades from being executed for doing their duty, aiding the sweet lass in recovering her charge, finding the bairn's mother, helping their king defeat England's army, and gaining a pardon for their involvement in the king's misdoings. There's one challenge that thwarts him though and that's Kerrigan. She might conquer his heart and more...

Kaitlin Stanhope learns of her father's death delivered with a strange medallion and a cryptic message. He warns, beware the friend with the black heart. Wrenched from her beloved home, she's sent to live with her vile guardian. Escaping his clutches, she embarks on a dangerous mission, one that could mean the death of both her and the child she rescues. A believer in the ancient ways, Kaitlin has a vision of a warrior which brings comfort and many questions. Brendan MacKinnon, the protector of his Clan and doting uncle, is devastated when his niece goes missing. His mission is to find her however long it takes. When he comes across Kaitlin, the violet-eyed fairy enchants him. The woman risked everything to save his niece's life, and courageously she stands up to his obstinate nature. How can the LASS' VALOR not touch his heart? Yet is it enough to win him over to the idea of a happily ever after?

Besotted by the PrincessJames Gunn knew his heart would forever be hers when she bested him in combat. Never had he met a formidable foe such as Emlyn. Maybe it was the way her body felt above his when she pinned him and he had no choice to submit to her.A love coveted but forbiddenPrincess Emlyn would allow no man to conquer her on the field, especially the arrogant, handsome Highlander. She wouldn't fall at his feet and worship him. He was Godlike in his appearance, strong, gallant, and a protector―all the things in a man she thought she despised. It was the sensual nights spent in his arms that swayed her desire. All it took was one kissNeither could deny their attraction. When Emlyn is betrothed to her clan's enemy to save her people from being besieged, she demands James' aid. The only way to escape her ill-fated destiny and have the man of her dreams is to wage war and triumph. Not so easy a feat for a warrior such as Emlyn.

Love cannot resist an unbreakable heart...After losing the love of his life, Liam of Clan Kincaid is sent in service for what his uncle considers betrayal. He regrets the harsh words he had with his uncle, and so Liam gives himself to the battle-weary king, Robert the Bruce, and vows to mend his tarnished reputation. That would be easy if not for the lass who insists he aids her.Makenna Mackenzie has lived through hell, her home and land taken, by the English. All she wants is to take vengeance against the man who cut off her ear and destroyed everything held dear in her heart. The only way to achieve her goal is to plead with the legendary king's guard. She wants them to train her to be a mercenary like them so she can use her sword to the fullest when she finally meets her enemy.Neither of them ever thought to find one another since their betrothal never came to fruition. But when Makenna asks for his aid, Liam agrees with one condition-that she marry him. Makenna has conditions of her own, and they make a pact to help each other. Their agreement leads them on a dangerous mission, one of which might be the end of them both. Liam finds himself in a quandary because Makenna is not the forthright lass he deems her to be. But his UNBREAKABLE HEART can withstand her, can't it?

In the Kingdom of Alba, darkness falls in the autumn of the year 1073 during Samhain. Great mysterious beasts, creatures from the mound, wreak havoc on the people in Dunfeld's quaint village. King Malcolm sends three of his most fearless warriors to overthrow the evil forces that have overtaken his subjects. When the warriors arrive, they are confronted by the Daughters of Dunfeld, three brazen maidens determined to bring their torment to an end. The tales of Fright of the Bean Sìth, Fret the Sunset, and A Wailing Nightmare might lead to love for these couples who must put aside their terror and bravely defeat underworld daemons. Terrifying sights lead to passionate nights in this trilogy of horrifying romantic stories.

In a time when a pledge means everything, a Highland warrior seeks justice. But he must put his quest for vengeance aside when a lovely lass asks for his help. Colin MacKinnon promises to protect Julianna and escort her to her friend's home in Scotland. As her secrets unravel, Colin comes to care for her. There's only one thing standing in his way-her companion, a man who aspires to be a wizard. Colin must perform a bit of magic of his own or possibly risk losing her. Julianna Bentley cannot reveal who she really is, lest it cause danger for all. Guarding her secrets and hiding in the Highlands is the only way to assure her safety. When a handsome laird offers his help, she takes him up on his offer. She must choose between them-the arrogant laird or the misguided wizard. But Julianna doesn't believe in magic and her choice might change her life's path forever.

A life forever changedA heart on the mendMysterious events aboundTo receive his family's fortune, Sean Gunn must wed the lady thrust upon him by his dying uncle. As a Gunn clan protector and guardsman, he's honor-bound to accept his uncle's legacy and the woman whose voice alone affects more than his heart.Lady Frances Jordan never thought to feel the stirrings of love since she'd lost her husband, but Sean Gunn's irresistible manner and handsomeness is just what she needs to move on with her life. He awakens her desire with his passionate kisses and romantic gestures.When many a lady goes missing near the border of Scotland and England, Sean is determined to find out who the knave is. Frances becomes the target of the would-be attacker and needs the aid of the Gunn protector. Can Sean keep his lady safe and embroil himself in border politics to ferret out the assailant?

Lady Isabel Calvert hides her true spirit from everyone, especially her best friend's brother, Douglas, whom she secretly admires. Isabel's older brother attempts to do the unthinkable and one night he almost succeeds. After the incident, her father's superstition nature induces him to send her to an asylum. She must escape, her only hope-Douglas Kerr. Isabel is no shrinking violet, but she intends to be the timid woman all men want in hope that Douglas will love her. Laird Douglas Kerr is forlorn at his mission to find a wife. He was charming, wasn't he? At least that's what everyone teases him about. Douglas is asked by his sister to retrieve her friend, Isabel, the fiery, red-haired, cat-eyed, temptress he'd met when he escorted his sister home for their father's burial. When he meets the woman again, he doesn't find the hellion he believes her to be. Nay, she's a sweet, coy woman who intrigues him. As Douglas' life becomes complicated with mysterious happenings, he might also find the love he's been missing all his life. Can this dagger-wielding woman win the heart of the charmer?

In the year 1306, the king's guard is exiled for a crime they witnessed. In direct defiance, the guardsmen return to their beloved Scotland and hide amongst their enemies. All are destined for the hangman's noose or the executioner's ax if found. They survive as soldiers of fortune. If you're fortunate enough to run across them in the bonnie hills and are in a predicament, they just might give aid.Four men banded together by ill-fated circumstances help those who need it the most and secretly aid their king. As they give themselves wholeheartedly to their daunting tasks, each finds a love that prevails them.Our stories continue in the series finale... UNDENIABLE HEARTBrodin Grant is sent to serve the imminent king, Robert the Bruce, after he's embroiled in a downtrodden affair, one he wishes he'd never favored. Now distrusting of women, he must aid the bonny lass who searches for the king's guard.Dallis Buchanan never envisioned her sojourn to England would bring her and her deaf grandmother such turmoil. In the hands of one of England's most daunting warlords, she is sent to bring the renowned king's guard to their knees or to his dungeon. For her compliance, she'll gain the freedom of her grandmother and safe passage back to her clan. But there's one wee problem with this mission, and that is, the undeniable feelings she has for the blue-eyed Highland warrior. As Scotland's wars intensify to win their freedom, Brodin loses his heart to the winsome beauty. Battles ensue, bringing about Brodin's alliance with the Buchanans. Unfortunately, it also brings him the misfortune of having to accept Dallis as his own. Their undeniable hearts cannot withstand the love that has joined them forevermore, but will it remedy the strife between them?

Keith Sutherland, the son of a powerful clan, is called home to take over the role of chieftain. The elders impose one stipulation―that he takes a wife. He is given the choice to marry one of six lasses from the most prominent clans in the north. As he courts the lasses, he realizes the one woman who ignites his passion is forbidden to him. Marren Macleod gave her heart to Keith long ago. When he returns home, her desire for him deepens, especially when his kisses spark her unbridled passion. As Marren tries to win Keith's affection, secrets come to light as to why she was sent to his clan for fostering. She is furious to learn she's nothing but a pawn, going from one laird to another in their game of alliances and enemies. To prevent marriage to her guardian's choice, Marren must force her betrothed to break the agreement set by his father. At first, Keith wholeheartedly courts the lasses, but then mysterious happenings occur. Some lasses fall ill and some flee his castle in fear they have been hexed. He refuses to name the lass he intends to marry and delays his nuptials, much to the chagrin of his clan. With seven lasses at his disposal, one laird should be able to find a woman likable enough to marry. If only he might win the heart of the woman he most desires and put behind him the family discord that could be his undoing.

In order to love, she must first seduce...Callum Sinclair should have known the night the great fireball lit the sky would change everything. He returns from battle wounded of body and heart to find his clan in disarray. Someone within his clan wants him dead and tried to assassinate him, his brother/laird murdered his wife died in childbirth. Family dysfunction forces him to accept a destiny he never expected. Violet Danvers's life takes a complete turn when the king executes her husband for treason. Now he vows she will either wed his favored knight or suffer his punishment. With help from her husband's ally, the king's cousin, he sends her to his comrade in Scotland. He gains one promise from her, never to return to England, even if she must seduce the Highlander to gain his aid.Even with the five rules of enticement, Violet's seduction doesn't come easy. Callum is broken of spirit, but she is not one to easily surrender to defeat. With laughter and grace, The Seduction of Laird Sinclair might lead them both to lose their hearts.

She was destined to be hisUntil the day she disappearedSaved by the gray-eyed warriorShe is returned to her pastTo a life she'd only dreamed of...Grey Gunn gave up hope of ever finding Albrey Mackay. He vowed never to forget the sprightly lass and reconciled his life to what all great lairds should-warring and protecting his clan. When he finds out his enemy is betrothed, he vows a bride for a bride.Bree doesn't recollect her young years. All she knows is a betrothal has been arranged to a MacHeth follower. MacHeth is a brutal man who intends to use her as a pawn to usurp King Alexander in a feud that began twenty years prior with his father, King William. Her only chance to thwart the marriage is to barter for the protection of the Gunn Clan.As Bree gets to know the hardened chieftain, Grey Gunn, she's astounded by the love of a clan she'd always hoped for. But is that love enough to let go all the pain of her past and begin living the life she was destined to with her One & Only?

In the year 1306, the king's guard is exiled for a crime they witnessed. In direct defiance, the guardsmen return to their beloved Scotland and hide amongst their enemies. All are destined for the hangman's noose or the executioner's ax if found. They survive as soldiers of fortune. If you're fortunate enough to run across them in the bonnie hills and are in a predicament, they just might give aid.Four men banded together by ill-fated circumstances help those who need it the most and secretly aid their king. As they give themselves wholeheartedly to their daunting tasks, each finds a love that prevails them.Our story continues in FEARLESS HEART...Heath Fraser is sent in service to the passionate king, Robert the Bruce. His past transgression against his clan cannot be undone, but he aims to prove his courage. Not only does he hope his clan forgives his lack of valor, but he doesn't take death lightly. To account for those he's killed, he keeps a tally to ensure his entrance into Heaven when his days end.Lillia Hunter has been infatuated with Heath since she was wee. When he is sent away, she despairs she will never see him again. Now she is in dire trouble. Her father plans to betroth her to a man who lives far from her home. That wouldn't bother her except the reasoning behind it. She's the daughter of King Alexander, and those that can, plan to use her to oust King Robert. Lillia has no desire to rule Scotland and is pleased with the current king. To thwart the king's foes, she goes on a quest to find the king's guard. Only they can save her from the danger she faces.Old feelings return when Lillia runs into Heath. She cannot help but be ensnared by his handsomeness and chivalry. Only Heath can keep her from the perilous hands of her enemies. She must maintain a FEARLESS HEART, one that will hopefully lead to a love she always dreamed of.