To Love A Highland Laird

Surely, she’d gone completely mad. Claire Manning can’t imagine what she was thinking when she decided to help the escapee from her company’s lab but after seeing him caged like an animal, her humanitarian compulsion cannot be overridden – even by the arrogant, scowling eighteenth-century Highlander Hugh Urquhart turns out to be. His entire life has been taken away from him and Claire understands the pain and torment of loss. She understands the desperation she sees in his eyes and is prepared to do whatever it takes to secure Hugh’s freedom and future. What she isn’t prepared for is the ruggedly handsome Scot she finds under the layers of grime and blood caked on him. Nor is she prepared to feel so much more than mere compassion for his suffering. Not once in Hugh’s entire life has he been taken for a savage or been argued with and commanded about like a lackey as often as he had by his savior from imprisonment. It was he who commanded. He who men yielded to. However, for this woman who had saved his life, Hugh is willing to concede that he doesn’t know everything, that he might need some small amount of help in navigating his way through the alien world he has been unwillingly dragged into. With inexplicable trust, Hugh hands over the reins of his future to Claire – or Sorcha as they would have called her in his world. A woman unlike any he has ever met. A woman of intelligence, wit, courage and startling passion buried deep beneath her bonny exterior. On the run, Claire and Hugh hide away from the agents pursuing them but cannot hide from the undeniable desire that ensnares them and both must face their pasts, the loss and heartache that plagues them if they hope to discover that there is a true time and place for every Highland laird.

She'll do anything to escape him. He'll do anything to keep her?Mayra Findlay's hand was pledged in marriage to a stranger when she was an infant. But it's not until she meets an irresistible rogue she can't stop thinking about-or secretly meeting-that she realizes just how much she doesn't want an arranged marriage. She'll only marry for love. And if she has to concoct a risky, bold scheme to force her fiancé to call off their union, so be it?Laird Logan Rutherford returned to Scotland to find little more than a near-bankrupt estate and Mayra's demands to dissolve their marriage contract. He knows he should give her the freedom she craves. But then he has a chance meeting with the intriguing lass, and he realizes that letting her go is the last thing he wants to do. Too bad he can't afford to tell her who he really is?Mayra never intended to find a fairy tale, happily ever after ending with Logan. But will she will want her Highland Laird when she discovers his secret?

They say accidents happen for a reason... When she was accidently pushed into a wormhole, Allorah ‘Al’ Maines never imagined she’d be thrown back in time, land at the feet of a gorgeous Highlander… and be taken as his prisoner. Al is awestruck by the savage Scot who chained her up in his dungeon. But once she emerges from her cell, she finds herself even more captivated by the roguish Highlander he’s transformed into. An undeniably enticing manifestation of all her secret fantasies. Ones she’s tempted to explore. However, regardless of what the fairytales say, Al knows passion fades and lust dies. Keeping her heart intact and planning for a future on her own is the only way their story can end. If all women in the twenty-first century were as stubborn as Allorah Maines, Keir MacCoinnach wept for the future of man. Nay, he despaired for them. She’s utterly obtuse, difficult, aggravating… and quite possibly the most fascinating woman he’d ever met. Al offers him an intriguing peek into the future. Keeping her by his side is the key to the knowledge of the ages. Keeping her in his bed and in his heart is the key to a life of love and joy. But can Keir convince Al to share that life with him before she walks away forever? Can he prove to her the passion they discover between the sheets can surpass anything she’d ever found between the pages of her favorite novels?

Travel to the wilds of Scotland and Northern England for three tales of unlikely romance. It’s never too late for a heart to learn to love…. A Scot’s Surrender An innocent debutante and a rogue... Miss Agnes Faulkenberry dreams of a gentleman, a knight in shining armor that sweeps her off her feet. Laird Keiran McKenna is nothing like her dreams. A rogue and sworn bachelor, she finds him irritating, when he isn't causing her breathless excitement. The more time she spends with him, the more the line between knight and rogue blurs. Not that it matters, because he'd never love her in return would he? Laird Keiran McKenna has no intention of marrying. He's seen too much darkness to make any woman happy. But Agnes is the worst. A dewy-eyed prim miss who looks down her nose at him. Until she is in danger and her arms wrap around his neck as her luminous blue eyes beg him for help. Suddenly his resolutions begin to crumble no matter how he tries to hold them around his heart. My Laird’s Seduction Lady Ainsley McDougal has long been the bell of the ball. But there is one beau she cannot tame, which, of course, is her favorite kind. She'll catch her man yet. Laird James McPherson is a Highland Laird, an English Earl, a soldier of the Indian War, and a privateer for the British Navy simply for the joy of it. He'll be damned before one tiny blond spitfire of a Scottish lass brings him to his knees and ties him down in wedlock. But even he can't deny that he's tempted... The Earl’s Forsaken Bride Lord Callum Blackwood does not want a silly empty headed lass for a wife. He's seen too much darkness, for such a woman. Nor does he have the patience or softness to woo a blushing bride. He needs a woman that can step into the role of wife and fill his obligation for an heir. Lady Elizabeth has been ruined by her father’s gambling debts and is now a lowly laundress. But her fate cannot hide her beauty, her strength, or the lady that still lives within. And while she takes pride in her work, her ability to care for herself in a world that forces women to rely on men, she cannot deny that Callum could help her. Especially when her aunt falls gravely ill. Neither wants love, but nor can they deny the attraction that sparks between them. Will those feelings, forge a bond or break their tentative agreement apart?

She's determined to end her betrothal, but he must make her his... no matter the cost.From USA Today bestselling author Collette Cameron comes Book 1 in her Heart of Scot series! Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!NOTE: "To love a Highland Laird" has been previously published as "To Love a Highland Rogue". The new version is an enhanced second addition with new BONUS content!As an infant, Mayra Findlay's hand was pledged in marriage to Logan Rutherford by order of the king. She's only seen Logan once since; when they were still young children. After a chance encounter with an irresistible rogue she can't stop thinking about, nor stop secretly meeting, Mayra is resolute she'll marry for love. Though it's risky, she initiates a bold scheme that's certain to force Logan to call off their union. Until Laird Logan Rutherford returned to Scotland and inherited a near bankrupt estate, he had no intention of wedding the lass he was betrothed to as a wee lad. He'd planned to honor Mayra's ever-more demanding requests to dissolve their marriage contract.But when he prevents Mayra from taking a nasty tumble, he's immediately intrigued with the intelligent lass. Mayra doesn't recognize Logan, and after she reveals her utter contempt for her betrothed, he impulsively assumes his cousin's identity. A decision that soon has Logan snared in a tangled web of deceit, because he's fallen in love with Mayra.This sigh-worthy Scottish historical by a USA Today bestselling author will have you sitting on the edge of your seat! You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough to find out what happens to Mayra and Logan next as their romance blossoms. If you enjoy reading strong heroine, alpha male, and second chance love stories overflowing with mystery and suspense, a dash of humor, and riveting emotion, then you'll adore Collette Cameron's mesmerizing HEART OF A SCOT. Grab TO LOVE A HIGHLAND ROGUE and settle into your favorite reading nook for a rousing Highland adventure you can't put down. You'll stay up past your bedtime! Heart of a Scot SeriesBook 1 - To Love a Highland LairdBook 2 - To Redeem a Highland RogueBook 3 - To Seduce a Highland ScoundrelBook 4 - To Woo a Highland WarriorBook 5 - To Enchant a Highland EarlBook 6 - To Defy a Highland DukeBook 7 - To Marry a Highland MarauderBook 8 - To Bargain with a Highland Buccaneer

"Witty banter, adventure and passion!"—ELIZA KNIGHT, USA Today bestselling author A betrothal. A betrayal. A love threatened by treachery. Laird Callum MacLean vowed to marry Maggie MacDonnell. But when his father's apparent suicide makes him Laird of his clan, Callum must unmask his father's killer before bringing Maggie into his dangerous new home. Maggie's home isn't any safer. When Callum fails to return, Maggie does what any resourceful Highland lass would do. She escapes—and finds herself toe-to-toe with Callum, who's determined to fulfill his promise. Maggie can't bring herself to trust him with her heart again. But with a traitor still at large, they must rely on each other in every way, or their clans—and their love—will be destroyed. The Sons of Gregor MacLeod: Highland Promise (Book 1) Highland Conquest (Book 2) Highland Betrayal (Book 3) More praise for McLayne's Sons of Gregor MacLeod: "Raises the bar of Scottish-set historical romances."—BookPage "You'll be captivated by the humor, passion and adventure."—RT Book Reviews "Expertly crafted... [a] page-turner."—Publishers Weekly

Forced into indentured servitude as a child, Shona Slayter, nearing the age of 21, will do anything to buy her freedom, but the handsome new laird of the estate has other plans for her.

Four modern day heroines find themselves facing an unpredictable future when time connects them to Highlanders of old. Once they discover that a mysterious Scotsman called Auld Donell has been manipulating the past, they must fight to keep the love they've found for all time. A LAIRD FOR ALL TIME After ten long years of education and residency, Dr. Emmy MacKenzie feels the time is long overdue for a vacation. A little “me” time. A little alone time. But when travelling the British Isles, a twist of fate at the gates of the ancient castle of Duart hurls Emmy more a hundred years into the past and into the arms of a magnificent highlander who thinks she is his long-lost wife, Heather MacLean! A TIME & PLACE FOR EVERY LAIRD On the run, Claire and Hugh hide away from the agents pursuing them but cannot hide from the undeniable desire that ensnares them and both must face their pasts, the loss and heartache that plagues them if they hope to discover that there is a true time and place for every Highland laird. TAKEN Actress Scarlett Thomas never wanted fame. Now she’s ready to make big changes, but she could never have imagined how big those changes might turn out to be. When an old Scotsman named Donell directs her to an ancient claymore, Scarlett slips back 500 years to a time when her modern struggles are dwarfed by a far more dangerous conflict brewing between Scotland and England and into the arms of a Laird beyond her imagination. As they try to fight against their growing attraction, they are confronted by choices that they never imagined they'd have to make. Will they seize their second chance before the Battle of Flodden separates them forever? LOVE IN THE TIME OF A HIGHLAND LAIRD When she was accidently pushed into a wormhole, Allorah ‘Al’ Maines never imagined she’d be thrown back in time, land at the feet of a gorgeous Highlander… and taken as his prisoner. Al is awestruck by the savage Scot who chained her up in his dungeon. But once she emerges from her cell, she finds herself even more captivated by the roguish Highlander he’s transformed into. An undeniably enticing manifestation of all her secret fantasies. Ones she’s tempted to explore. No matter what the fairytales say, Al knows passion fades and lust dies. Keeping her heart intact and planning for a future on her own is the only way their story can end. Can Keir convince Al to share a life with him before she walks away forever? A LAIRD TO HOLD Not for a moment had Scarlett missed the constant scrutiny of a celebrity life. Now, to save her unborn child, she has no choice but to reappear, inexplicably pregnant in the eyes of the modern world. But Scarlett knows she can fight the media circus with Laird at her side and the help of new friends drawn together across time itself by the enigmatic Scotsman known as Auld Donell. The crafty old Scot had been busy over the years, not just meddling in Scarlett’s life but browsing through time, tweaking history and changing the fates of his other ‘projects’. Connor and Emmy. Hugh and Claire. They’d all received a second chance at love, but are unaware of how closely they’re connected despite the years separating them. Unaware of how their Fates are entangled. Now Auld Donell’s ‘master plan’ will put all their lives in peril against an unforeseen enemy.

Maya Banks, the New York Times bestselling author of romance and romantic suspense has captivated readers with her steamy Scottish historical novels, perfect for fans of Julie Garwood. In Never Love a Highlander, the youngest McCabe brother uses sword and seduction to save his clan—and seal his heart. Caelen McCabe’s young, reckless heart nearly destroyed his clan. Now, putting family loyalty above all else, he steps up to marry his older brother’s jilted bride and salvage the uneasy alliance between two clans. While beautiful Rionna McDonald is a fit wife for any man, Caelen trusts no woman, especially not this sweet temptress who torments him with white-hot longing. As the sacrificial lamb in her father’s power game, Rionna will do her duty but vows to protect her heart and her pride from humiliation. Despite everything, though, the heat in Caelen’s touch melts her defenses, and she craves the sensual delights of a husband who guards his emotions as fiercely as his clan. But when the ultimate battle for the McCabe legacy is upon them, Rionna’s true warrior spirit emerges. She will risk the wrath of her father, the fury of her enemies, and her life to prove to Caelen that his wife’s love is too precious to lose.

Highlands Refugee Arya Furlough of Dunrobin has been betrothed to Laird Jared Stewart against her wishes. With her faithful maid and companion she begrudgingly embarks on a voyage to new lands to marry the laird her father has determined will prove a fruitful alliance with her their clan. Alas, the ship she is on does not weather a storm well, leaving her cast upon the sea. Laird Duncan McAbee of Duffus is mourning his father on the shore when he notices a body bobbing among the waves. Little does he know, the body he pulls forth is a raven-haired spitfire of a lass with a steel will of determination not to marry her betrothed. He is caught unawares when she wields a poker and even further caught offguard when she manages to broach his defenses and capture her heart. How is he supposed to recover when she chooses to leave him for Laird Jared Stewart? Brigand’s Intended Isla of Tolbain has just been told by her father that she’s betrothed to a highland laird, Finlay of Seannae. Though at first concerned, she recognizes the importance of the union between her clans. Then she meets Finlay and he’s a fine young man who courts her with charm and consideration. She realizes that it’s not a bad thing to have a union that isn’t love based. Until she meets the man who makes her heart beat faster and her pulse race. Ewan McAbee received a letter from his brother, the laird of Duffus that he’s abdicating his position. Now Ewan, a man who’s fond of his mead and the lasses has found himself as a laird and with new priorities. The first of which is to determine who the masked marauders are that have been ransacking the villages of his lands. Who would have thought that those same raiders would have assailed a young woman on the brae. One who appeared on his doorstep, bedraggled, frightened, and soaked to the bone. Now Ewan McAbee, has a mystery to solve. Where are the raiders hiding and how can he stop them? Add to that, Ewan McAbee, sworn bachelor, is smitten with a woman who’s promised to another. Highland’s Deception Athdar has always had a charmed life. More or less. The son of a laird, he spent his time soldiering, carousing, and wenching at another laird’s castle. Now, however, he’s come home and his chickens seemed to have come home to roost as well. His father’s preparing to turn the lairdship over to Athdar one day, but first, Athdar must be wed. He’s to choose a wife from among a list of eligible daughters of nearby lairds. This handsome highlander’s not having it. What’s a highlander to do? Vanish, of course. And start a new life. Orphaned Highland healer Rhona has a dream and a dilemma. Her dream? To be the healer that her mother was. Her dilemma? An overzealous suitor who insists that she take his hand in marriage. It does not help that her grandmother is pushing for the wedding as well. And then, one day, a mysterious stranger drops in, practically from out of the sky. He appears in the ruins near her village, seeming to have no past, and sadly no future. Yet, he does possess something, this dashing, handsome highlander. By the end of a few days he possesses her heart. Until he vanishes. That’s when Rhona learns that lies can tear asunder the best laid plans. What will it take to mend her broken heart and put her world to rights?