Download or read book A Laird s Promise written by Aileen Adams and published by . This book was released on with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some promises are hard to keep… Phillip promised he’d let her go home. He promised, after she completed her task, she’d be free. He didn’t promise her that he wouldn’t capture her heart before he released her. For Sarah, captive of the Highland laird, that these promises are kept is paramount. Phillip never expected to fall in love with the woman who was supposed to save his brother’s life. He also never expected to break a promise. But some promises are hard to keep, especially when he finds out the secrets she’s keeping.

Download or read book A Promise to Be Kept written by Darcy Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you do when duty and desire collide? Long ago, Kenzie McPhee was in love. She was to marry Arran, the eldest son of the McCaskills, and bring peace to their clans forevermore. Only fate had other ideas... Instead of peace, the two clans fell into a bloody feud. At the height of the conflict, Kenzie was spirited away to begin a new life far to the south, and after many years, the scars of her childhood faded into distant memory. Until a letter arrives, containing an offer of peace between their families; a proposition that can only be sealed by marrying the now Laird Arran McCaskill... the very man she'd spent a lifetime trying to forget. A second chance at love, or an opening of old wounds? Blaine McCaskill, brother to the Laird, has grown into a respected soldier, wrapped in his precious duty. It's a far cry from his youth, where he juggled the demands of a brutal father with a secret, unrequited love for Kenzie McPhee. So now, when he is ordered by the Laird to escort Kenzie home for the wedding, Blaine must enter a different type of battlefield, where the only enemy is himself - and the stakes are higher than he's ever known - to ensure the fragile peace is preserved. But with the backdrop of a greater war threatening to engulf the entire Highlands, will Blaine and Kenzie do their duty, or will a forbidden desire risk more than they could possibly imagine? A Promise to Be Kept is a HEA historical romance of 90,000 words, set in the Scottish Highlands. It's an exploration of love set amidst war, hope, and circumstance.

Download or read book Highland Promise written by Alyson McLayne and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping Highland romance full of adventure, passion, and sexy Scots. When forced to choose between duty and honor, this Highland laird will find a way to have both. Laird Darach MacKenzie promised never again to let a woman near his heart after his betrothed betrayed him. It sparked an intense feud between his clan and the Frasers. With all-out war on the wind, Darach can't be distracted—not even by a sweet and charming lass who desperately needs his help. When Darach rescued Caitlin MacInnes from the clutches of vile Laird Fraser, she vowed to never let men or misery rule her life again. With Darach and the MacKenzie clan, Caitlin finally feels safe. But when Laird Fraser shows up to claim what's rightfully his, or go to war, Darach will have to use all his brawn and brains to protect Caitlin—even if it means losing his heart. What People Are Saying about Highland Promise: "Suffused with witty banter, adventure, and passion, Highland Promise is a thrilling debut novel Scottish romance readers will fall in love with!"—ELIZA KNIGHT, USA Today bestselling author of the MacDougall Legacy series "Alyson McLayne heats up the Highlands in Highland Promise."—AMANDA FORESTER, acclaimed author of My Highland Rebel "Heartwarming and tender beyond measure, Highland Promise will brighten your spirit."—MARY WINE, acclaimed author of Highland Hellion

Download or read book Prize essays and Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland written by Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, Edinburgh and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Secret written by Julie Garwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful English lady falls for a Scottish highlander in this delightful historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another, private reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...Iain Maitland, Laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered. In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judith reveled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionate caresses. Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature, Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. Surely nothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and his clan...not even the truth about her father, a devastating secret that could shatter the boldest alliance, and the most glorious of loves!

Download or read book CAPTURED BY A LAIRD written by Margaret Mallory and published by MARGARET MALLORY AUTHOR. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DOUGLAS LEGACY The Douglas sisters, beauties all, are valuable pawns in their family's bitter struggle to control the Scottish Crown. But when powerful enemies threaten, each Douglas lass will find she must face them alone. CAPTURED BY A LAIRD Haunted by his father's violent death, David Hume, the new laird of Wedderburn, sets out to make his name so feared that no one will dare harm his family again. The treacherous ally who played on his father's weakness is dead and beyond David's vengeance, but his castle and young widow are ripe for the taking. The moment David lays eyes on the dark-haired beauty defending her wee daughters, however, he knows this frail-looking lass is the one person who could bring him to his knees. Wed at thirteen to a man who tried daily to break her spirit, Lady Alison Douglas is looking forward to a long widowhood. But when the fearsome warrior known as the Beast of Wedderburn storms her gates, she finds herself, once again, forced to wed a stranger. Alison is only a pawn to serve his vengeance, so why does this dark warrior arouse such fiery passion and an unwelcome longing in her heart? With death and danger looming, these two wounded souls must learn to trust each other...for only love can save them.

Download or read book Lady of Two Lairds written by Sedonia Guillone and published by Ai Press. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leda MacGregor has harbored a secret love for the handsome laird Duncan since she was sixteen. When he blames her for his wife's death, she turns to his brother Ian for comfort and finds her heart capable of loving two men. Ian MacGregor finds his heart captured by Leda, his childhood friend. He desires her more powerfully than any other woman he has ever known. However, he is torn between the desire of his heart and the course his life must take. When he is finally free to love Leda, she is torn from him by a cruel deception. Duncan MacGregor learns the powerful force of forgiveness from Leda and over time, grows to love her and desire her in a way he never thought possible. When his brother breaks her heart, he takes her for his own. When fate brings Ian back, he still loves Leda... One woman. Two ruggedly handsome highlanders. She loves them both. Fortunately, they are willing to share her...

Download or read book The Lady and the Laird written by Nicola Cornick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Indecent Proposal Lady Lucy MacMorlan may have forsworn men and marriage, but that doesn't mean she won't agree to profit from writing love letters for her brother's friends—letters that become increasingly racy as her fame grows. That is, until she inadvertently ruins the betrothal of a notorious laird…. Robert, the dashing Marquis of Methven, is onto Lucy's secret. And he certainly doesn't intend to let the lovely Lady Lucy have the last word, especially when her letters suggest she is considerably more experienced than he realized. But Lucy's knowledge is not based on past seductions. If she continues to write letters, she'll need to conduct some firsthand research. Robert has secrets of his own, but he is all too willing to aid a lady in need, especially when he desperately needs a bride….

Download or read book Ransom written by Julie Garwood and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel to medieval Scotland in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood’s beloved classic—a “rip-roaring romp, full of humor, romance, sword fights, and crisp dialogue...so much fun, it begs to be read in one sitting” (The Cedar Rapids Gazette). In the dark days after the death of Richard the Lionheart, lives and lands fell into upheaval at the hands of the power-hungry King John and his violent minions. One victim was innocent Gillian, who was just a child when the cruel and ambitious Baron Alford, determined to recover for the despotic king a jeweled box that slipped through his fingers, slaughtered her father and tore her family apart. A decade later, Gillian once again crosses paths with the nefarious baron, but instead of losing everything like she had as a child, she finds the key to resolving her past in two handsome Scottish chieftains. With the cunning and courage of the daring Scotsmen and the friendship of a new ally named Bridgid KirkConnell, Gillian at last has she what needs to reclaim her home, her family, and her father’s reputation. But in the presence of the mighty warriors, Gillian and Bridgid discover that desire can be a weapon of conquest, betrayal can slay trust in a heartbeat, and the greatest risk of all is to surrender to unexpected love.

Download or read book The Last of the Lairds Or The Life and Opinions of Malachi Mailings Esq of Auldbiggings written by John Galt and published by . This book was released on 1826 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lairds of the Crest written by Kim Sakwa and published by Taggart Press. This book was released on 2023-02-20 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swept back in time, three modern-day women each meet their match in a fierce Highland warrior. Can these couples overcome centuries of differences to find true love? The Prophecy— Gwendolyn Reynolds falls through time and into the arms of Greylen MacGreggor, the 15th-century Highland laird she’s fated to save. The Price—Maggie Sinclair finds herself trapped in 15th-century Scotland. But when she comes under the protection of Highland warrior Callum O’Roarke, she realizes she’s exactly where she's supposed to be. The Pledge—When 15th-century Highland warrior Darach MacKenna is sent forward in time, he finds himself face to face with his destiny—Celeste Lowell, a fiery modern-day lass, whose reaction to him is far from what he expected. If you like fierce Highlanders, strong heroines, destined love, and a wee bit of magic, then find your escape today in Kim Sakwa’s Lairds of the Crest series. The Lairds of the Crest Scottish Time Travel Romance Collection contains the first three novels in this Scottish time travel romance series.

Download or read book Laird of Twilight The Whisky Lairds Book 1 written by Susan King and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Grandmother's Will and Secrets From the Fairy Realm Bring Love to the Scottish Highlands in Laird of Twilight, a Historical Romance from Susan King --Scottish Highlands, 1822-- James MacCarran, the new Viscount Struan, has no desire to venture onto the thorny battlefield of marriage. But his grandmother's will issues an ultimatum—marry a Highlander with fairy blood or forfeit his inheritance. Then he meets Elspeth MacArthur. She's beautiful, enchanting—luminous, really—with something mysterious and unique about her. Yet, Elspeth is keeping an astonishing family secret and spurns the hopeful and handsome Lord Straun, confident he will never accept her situation. But when an ancient and mystical force portends to reveal the truth behind her secret, Elspeth quickly realizes her only haven is in James' passionate embrace . . . the most dangerous place of all. Publisher Note: Previously published as To Wed a Highland Bride, the story has been edited by the author for today's readers. Readers who appreciate romance set in historical settings with fantasy elements will not want to miss the newly-updated Whisky Lairds Series. The Whisky Lairds Series Laird of Twilight Laird of Secrets Laird of Rogues

Download or read book Laird of Rogues The Whisky Lairds Book 3 written by Susan King and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Celebrated Smuggler and Whisky Distiller Must Choose Between Love and Freedom in Laird of Rogues, a Scottish Historical Romance from Susan King —Scotland, 1822— When King George IV visits Edinburgh, he expects to meet the distiller of Glenbrae, his favorite whisky. So the city’s deputy lord provost, Sir Hector Graham, acts quickly to release Ronan MacGregor, Laird of Glenbrae—one of the falsely accused Whisky Lairds—from the castle dungeon to tidy him up for the royal occasion. The provost expects his daughter, who speaks Gaelic, to teach the Highlander some English and manners. What the provost doesn’t know: the notorious smuggler is, in fact, a polished lawyer from Perth. Ellison Graham, Sir Hector’s widowed daughter, sets out to transform the rough and rugged Highlander into a gentleman, only to discover he is indeed bred to the peerage, has no intention of meeting the king—and has begun to steal her heart. Sequestered at a Highland estate with Ellison, Ronan continues the ruse while doing his utmost to help his kinsmen and save his whisky business. He never expects to fall in love with the captivating widow—a secret writer of sensational adventure fiction who longs for some passion and adventure of her own. Ronan’s most guarded secret could bring him a viscountcy but ignites a bitter rivalry that threatens his whisky enterprise and soon endangers the woman he loves. Now Ellison must find the courage to face her fears—and Ronan must choose between coveted freedom and protecting the love that could change his life forever...if only he can stay out of the dungeon. Publisher Note: Readers who appreciate romance in historical settings with fantasy elements will not want to miss The Whisky Lairds Series. The Whisky Lairds Series Laird of Twilight Laird of Secrets Laird of Rogues

Download or read book Kissing the Countess The Scottish Lairds Series Book 3 written by Susan King and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evan Mackenzie, newly Earl of Kildonan, returns to the beautiful, remote Highland mountains of his childhood with no intention of staying. Haunted by tragedy, he plans to sell the vast property and return to Edinburgh--until fate takes a hand. Stranded overnight on a snowy mountainside with a lovely Highland girl, he is honor-bound to marry her despite his plans. But Catriona MacConn has a secret mission to protect at any cost, and though the handsome, mysterious earl wins her heart, she will fulfill that promise--even if it means giving up the love of her dreams. REVIEWS: "With a little history, a little magic, and a lot of Highland charm, King has created another winner." ~Booklist "...engaging characters weave a subtle spell... a treat for King fans." ~Publishers Weekly THE SCOTTISH LAIRDS, in series order Taming the Heiress Waking the Princess Kissing the Countess THE CELTIC NIGHTS, in series order The Stone Maiden The Swan Maiden The Sword Maiden Laird of the Wind THE BORDER ROGUES, in series order The Raven's Wish The Raven's Moon The Heather Moon OTHER TITLES by Susan King The Black Thorne's Rose

Download or read book The Lairds of Fife written by and published by . This book was released on 1828 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Prophecy written by Kim Sakwa and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fierce and feared, 16th-century Highland laird Greylen MacGreggor has yet to meet his match-until Dr. Gwendolyn Reynolds falls through time and into his arms. Get spellbound by this time travel romance.

Download or read book Tipsy Lairds and Rumbledethumps written by Gilly Pickup and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2024-06-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the rich culinary heritage of Scotland, through the fascinating history of its food and drink.