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Die achtzehnjährige Aisleen McRaigan begegnet auf einem ihrer heimlichen Ausflüge dem gutaussehenden Landarbeiter, Callum. Was sie nicht ahnt: dieses Aufeinandertreffen ist kein Wink des Schicksals.Aisleen, in Sehnsucht nach Liebe und Geborgenheit, hofft in Callum auf einen Freund. Diese zarte Freundschaft weicht bald Leidenschaft. Allerdings währt Aisleens Glück nicht lange. Schon bald findet sie sich in den Fängen von Kriegern wieder, die sie brutal entführen. Die junge Frau ist verzweifelt und hofft, es möge nicht schlimmer werden. Doch dann begegnet sie dem Mann, der für ihre Tränen und ihr Leid verantwortlich ist.

A lonely woman with far too many secrets...Greer Gunn feared for her life every day that she breathed the same air as her father. An unwanted reminder that he had no heir, Greer employed her greatest defense. She looked and learned, tucking away her clan's secrets that she used silently to defend her people against her father's inept leadership and to keep their enemies at bay. When her father's death leaves her adrift among a clan that no longer wants her, Greer turns to her longtime friend for shelter. But it's her friend's brother who plagues her every waking and dreaming moment. Can Greer put aside the secrets she shares with him and find happiness with a man who was once her adversary?A man locked in his memories...Thormud Sinclair, future heir to the almighty Clan Sinclair, finds himself once more entangled with the beautiful but elusive Greer Gunn. Their past is one no one knows about, and one they both wish to forget. But that's impossible when it was Greer's uncle who slayed Thor's best friend the first time they rode out to battle. Events surrounding that fateful day continue to divide them while ghosts from their pasts push them together now. A decade after losing his friend, Thor stands to lose even more to Clan Gunn. His heart. Can Thor put aside the memories he shares with her and discover whether fate truly had something else in store for them?A threat and questionable honor...When some secrets just won't remain buried, a threat to Greer's life leaves this pair with little choice but to get along. Events beyond their control call Thor's honor and loyalty into question. While being forced together might turn these enemies to lovers, will the encroaching danger allow these tortured souls to find peace?The Clan Sinclair Legacy is Celeste Barclay's STEAMY spinoff from The Clan Sinclair and The Highland Ladies. This highly in demand new series takes readers back to where Celeste began with the next generation of the Clan Sinclair. This STEAMY collection will continue to prove that in the Sinclair family, the men are strong, and the women are fierce.

Kaid MacLeod's clan has been dealt a staggering blow, leaving many of their kin slaughtered where they stood, including his father. Haunted by the fact that he couldn't save them, Kaid craves vengeance, but not through combat. Too many souls have been lost already. Instead, they will settle for peace by whatever means necessary. Their only chance is to kidnap his archenemy's intended, who has been rumored to be traveling through Scotland, and use her to negotiate an end to the bloodshed.<BR>Ever since she was young, Delilah Canterbury has had to think on her feet and forge her own path in life, a path she has always hoped would end in finding a place at King James' court. Her dream comes true and she not only gains the King's favor, she's invited into his rooms for an enchanting evening. And yet, the next thing she knows, she's been cast out, her dreams and her reputation in shreds. She is saved by a team of female spies, who take her in and teach her their ways.<BR>Now Delilah must go on her first mission, impersonating Lady Elizabeth, a noblewoman's daughter and the fiancée of a powerful Scottish Laird. As planned, Kaid takes the bait and she's poised to entrap him...but she can't help but wonder what it would like to be with him in truth.<BR>Will she give in to her desires and risk everything? Could a love born under deception ever grow to anything more than pain and strife for those souls who yearn for anything but.

If you love Lisa Kleypas and Tessa Dare, you will love Cathy Maxwell. Now, her classic romance, filled with love and laughter, has a bold, new look! “Whenever I’m asked which of my characters is my favorite, the answer always is Phadra Abbott. I love her scarves, her toe rings, and her desire to live life to its fullest.”—Cathy Maxwell As stubborn as she is beautiful, Phadra Abbott will not be deterred when she sets her mind on something. The headstrong heiress has decided to track down her spendthrift explorer father—and nothing is going to stand in her way…not even her handsome, but oh, so stuffy guardian Grant Morgan. Though strong and level-headed, Grant has watched his well ordered life go disastrously awry since he first tried to arrange the irrepressible Miss Abbott's future. And now he has no choice but to accompany Phadra on her latest misadventure—for it's not only his sworn duty that compels him, but a raging, newly born desire to hold his maddening, enchanting adversary in his arms ..and love her for all time.

He's the chieftain of Clan MacKinnon; she's the daughter of a powerful druid. When they are forced through magic into an arranged marriage, will it end in war... or passionate surrender?Bound by a blood oath that feels like a curse, Malcolm MacKinnon quickly regrets the promise he'd made to Vanora, the witch who would save his brother's life: protect her daughter... or die trying. He needs to collect her before the marsh violets bloom, but as winter thaws, Malcolm hesitates to fulfill his vow... and time is running out. Living on the fringe of her people, shunned because of the scars that mar her body, Coira always knew she'd die a spinster. But when a stranger arrives with an outrageous-and unenthusiastic-declaration that she's now under his protection, gratitude is the furthest thing from her mind. Torn from the only home she's ever known, and surrounded by the superstitious inhabitants of Ghlas Thur, Coira feels more isolated than ever before. Passions and prejudices clash, magic balances life and death, and both must choose between holding on to guilt and past injustices, or embracing the happiness they both deserve. If you enjoy magic, tales of reluctant love, and swoon-worthy romance, grab your copy of The Oath today.

William MacAlpin fights fires as a smoke jumper in rugged Montana backcountry. This reckless endeavor masks an even more dangerous calling--he's from a dying breed sworn to protect the earth. When he learns a ruthless killer has escaped into sixteenth-century England determined to change history, he vows to bring the renegade back, dead or alive. Isabel de Pinze, gifted painter and a servant in Queen Mary's court, knows nothing of the battle between good and evil. She knows only that the man she sees ambushed along the Thames River needs her help, and his stolen kiss stirs her deepest desires. But the killer William hunts is linked to Isabel...the woman he has fallen in love with, the one person who can ruin everything.

In "Penny Plain," O. Douglas crafts a tender yet poignant exploration of everyday life in rural Scotland, illustrating how simple moments can hold profound significance. The novel is characterized by its lyrical prose and vivid atmospheric descriptions that invite readers into the quaint village of Duneaton, weaving together the lives of a cast of relatable characters. Douglas deftly employs themes of familial love, community, and the juxtaposition of dreams versus reality, all while grounding her narrative in the nuanced socio-economic context of the early 20th century. The storytelling deftly balances light-hearted charm with deeper reflections on the nature of happiness and human connection. O. Douglas, the pen name of Anna Buchanan, was a Scottish author whose own experiences shaped her literary voice and the themes she tackled. Raised in a close-knit family and steeped in the cultural richness of her surroundings, she drew upon her observations of village life and human relationships. Her works reflect her deep appreciation for simplicity and fidelity, which resonate throughout "Penny Plain," echoing her understanding of the struggles and joys of her contemporaries. This novel is highly recommended for readers seeking a heartwarming yet insightful glimpse into the intricacies of human relationships and the beauty found in the mundane. Douglas's ability to blend nostalgia with realism makes "Penny Plain" not only a reflective read but also a timeless companion for those valuing the quiet moments in life.

At 22 years old, Robyn feels she is fast becoming an old maid. There are some eligible men in rural Midlothian, but Robyn has some competition from her particular friend, Amy.Already engaged to a man she no longer loves, Robyn sets out to hunt for a husband in a countryside racked by social unrest.Could her man be the collier hunted by the police - or the tall golfer? And who is the messenger who seems to appear just when he's not wanted?

With Scotland's clans divided by war, strong-willed heiress Jeannie Tweedie is kidnapped by a band of marauders and imprisoned deep in the Borderland.When she comes face-to-face with sworn family rival, Hugh Veitch, Jeannie must decide where her loyalties lie. Amid danger and desire, Jeannie finds herself torn between two men on opposing sides.Will she choose her beloved childhood sweetheart, or the dashing rescuer?This is the large print edition of The Tweedie Passion, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

At 22 years old, Robyn feels she is fast becoming an old maid. There are some eligible men in rural Midlothian, but Robyn has some competition from her particular friend, Amy.Already engaged to a man she no longer loves, Robyn sets out to hunt for a husband in a countryside racked by social unrest.Could her man be the collier hunted by the police - or the tall golfer? And who is the messenger who seems to appear just when he's not wanted?This is the large print edition of To Hunt A Husband, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

"Diana Cosby is superbly talented." -Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author For the price of honor, he must walk away from the woman he loves... Orphaned young, a childhood of loneliness and brutality led Sir Ronan O'Connor to join the Knights Templar and vow never to return to Ireland. But now a mission to transport a cache of Templar armaments for King Robert the Bruce forces the knight back to his homeland. Under his protection on the journey is an Irish nobleman and his daughter, Lathir McConaghy. Trained in combat, Lathir will bend to no man . . . After the death of her betrothed in battle, Lathir guards her heart fiercely. Until an attack at sea forces her and Ronan to rely on each other for their survival. In the storm-filled days adrift at sea, a passionate bond forms between Lathir and the fierce warrior. In a realm torn by treachery and turmoil, they fight for their future even as secrets threaten to destroy their mission, and any chance at love. Praise for the novels of Diana Cosby "Cosby gives you it all-passion, danger, lush history and a touch of magic. Excellent reading." -Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author "A sexy new voice in historical romance. Scottish historicals have a bright new star." -Sandra Hill, USA Today bestselling author "Diana Cosby writes wonderful historical romance!" -Susan King