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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.

Ranald was her childhood nemesis. He remembers Riona as a pest. Will they change their opinions of each other now that they're adults? Or will old memories ruin their chance at love?With Laird Macrory on his deathbed and his son missing on the battlefields of France, Ranald Scott is sent by King Robert II to guard Scaurness Castle. If the son cannot be found before the old laird dies, Ranald will take over the clan-and marry Laird Macrory's headstrong daughter.Lady Caitriona sees no reason she cannot rule the clan in her brother's stead. Bitter disappointment with the king's decree turns to panic when she realizes she is part of the bargain. She's not been entirely truthful with Ranald, and a word from him could destroy her world.What will happen when Ranald discovers the secret Riona protects? Will he act on her worst fears and destroy the fragile bond between them? Or will his loyalty offer her the happiness she deserves?The Highlander's Reluctant Bride is the fast-paced love story of a woman with a secret past and the man who will stop at nothing to win her heart. If you like pirates, intrigue, and a plot with enough twists to keep you reading long after bedtime, you'll love this heart-warming, edge-of-your-seat romance.

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!

The battlefields of France stole more than nearly three years of Kinnon's life-it cost him the one woman he'd ever loved.Heir to a lairdship, Kinnon Macrory is driven to prove his worth by fighting the English on the battlefields of France. His dreams of heroic valor are destroyed by the realities of war-the atrocities visited by fellow soldiers on the very people he is sworn to protect. Three years in a French prison for a crime he did not commit leave Kinnon longing for the one thing of beauty in his war-torn life-a young woman of great kindness and wisdom named Melisende.Melisende de la Roche struggles to stay one step ahead of soldiers who would imprison her for helping an injured Scotsman wrongly accused of treason. She finds refuge in her uncle's shop-until a chance encounter sends her fleeing into the unknown once again, haunted by the beguiling friendship with the troubled young Scotsman she is certain she will never see again.Once free of his chains, Kinnon returns to France, only to discover little more than a trail of clues to Melisende's whereabouts. Will a reunion open the doors to passion and love? Or will half-truths and lies from the past destroy the one thing they are both willing to fight for?

2016 RONE award winner!Turning to reiving to recover her family's stolen cattle, Brianna's bid for clemency from the hangman's noose could land her in bed with the one man she has sworn to hate-her betrothed.Thrust into the role of laird upon his father's unexpected death, Connor MacLaurey returns home from France to learn his cousin has usurped his lands and title. Furthermore, his betrothed--a lass he barely knows and certainly did not agree to marry--is hunted by the sheriff, accused of stealing cattle.Brianna Douglas has shouldered more than her share of responsibilities. Widowed young, berated daily for failing to give her husband a child, and sent home in subsequent disgrace, she devotes her life to holding her family's land for her young brother as their sotted father drowns his sorrow in whisky. Raiders have hit her clan hard, and to save them, she finds herself betrothed to Laird MacLaurey's son to seal a pact of protection with the MacLaurey clan.Forced into a marriage neither wants, it will take a king's edict and sacrifice from both to discover what love means. But can they accept their losses and learn from their mistakes before mis-placed pride costs them their chance at happiness?

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.

Forbidden to see each other because of past clan hostilities, Ryan's and Gilda's decision to wed could only lead to disaster.Returning home after a ten-year absence, Ryan Macraig falls in love with a fiery, red-haired lass from the wrong side of the firth. He can't ignore his need to see her again, even knowing she is the daughter of the hated Macrory.Gilda Macrory trespasses Macraig land, but haunting memories of the young man she met there draw her again to the forbidden place. Learning he is Laird Macraig's son threatens her dreams, for her father would never agree to a marriage between his daughter and their enemy's son.When pirates raiding the coast threaten to destroy their happiness, will their refusal to bend to old clan feuds cost them their love? Or their lives?

New cover and edits.He's married the wrong woman, and he has only his hot-headed resentment of the king's edict to blame.Chaos reigns between the Scott and Barde clans in 14th century Scotland. To end the generation's long feud, King Robert II of Scotland decrees Eaden, Laird Scott, and Lady Miriam Barde wed with all haste. When marriage negotiations break down, King Robert threatens Eaden with the loss of his lands and title. Forced to take matters into his own hands, the laird kidnaps his bride, only to find the young woman he mistakenly drags to his marriage bed is not Laird Barde's daughter, but her lady companion.Mary Marsh fights for her freedom from the laird and the unwanted marriage, refusing to accept her new life as Lady Scott. When her husband and the king deny her request for annulment, she has nowhere left to turn.As a reluctant bond forms between the unlikely pair, Laird Scott realizes he must woo his wife in order to keep her. But will a woman determined to ruin the fragile bond between Eaden and Mary in order to claim the title for herself be too much for Mary's trusting heart? Can Eaden convince Mary of his growing love? Or will she find the ghosts of his past too much to bear?