Download or read book The Highlander s Unexpected Bride written by Nicole Locke and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escape to Medieval Scotland, where a Highlander searches for a bride… Is the wife the Highlander seeks …already by his side? Back from battle, Hamilton of Clan Graham makes a bet with his brother to find a wife by summer’s end. So, the Scottish warrior enlists the help of his childhood friend, Beileag, to help him woo his perfect woman. But like Hamilton, Beileag has changed whilst he’s been away…and she intrigues him like never before! His focus should be on winning a bride. Yet why is Beileag all he can think about? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lovers and Highlanders Book 1: The Highlander's Bridal Bid Book 2: The Highlander's Unexpected Bride

Download or read book Harlequin Historical October 2023 Box Set 2 of 2 written by Sarah Mallory and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: THE MAJOR AND THE SCANDALOUS WIDOW Previously published as Disgrace and Desire by Sarah Mallory (Regency) Jack must fulfill his military friend’s dying wish by returning his wedding ring to his widow. But when honorable Jack finds Eloise a year later, she’s nothing like the woman he was told to expect… THE DUKE'S PROPOSAL FOR THE GOVERNESS by Eleanor Webster (Regency) When governess Abigail’s reputation is in jeopardy, the Duke of Elmsend does the unimaginable—propose! But while Randolph can offer her a ring, can he ever offer her a real marriage? THE HIGHLANDER'S UNEXPECTED BRIDE by Nicole Locke (Medieval) Back from battle, Hamilton makes a bet with his brother: to find a wife by summer’s end! So he enlists the help of his friend Beileag. Yet why is she all he can think about?

Download or read book The Highlander s Unexpected Proposal written by Heather McCollum and published by Entangled: Scandalous. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lass begging to marry him might top the list of “oddest things to happen,” but Chief Adam Macquarie is desperate. And no matter how much he hates to do it, he’s not above lying to get what he wants. Starting with the fact that he just omitted the truth about the situation back at his home—where there are no women and only a handful of other people. Because he has a secret need for a wife himself, one she won’t be too happy about when she finds out. Lark Montgomerie is thrilled the brawny chief agrees to save her from her drunken father’s machinations of wedding her off to the first fool that agrees. He’s easy on the eyes and no one can be worse than her current options. Now a new life awaits her, on an exciting Scottish isle no less, and nothing will dampen her spirits. That is, until she arrives in her new homeland and realizes more than a few things are amiss... Each book in the Brothers of Wolf Isle series is STANDALONE: * The Highlander’s Unexpected Proposal * The Highlander's Pirate Lass * The Highlander’s Tudor Lass * The Highlander's Secret Avenger

Download or read book The Highlander s Bride written by Fiona Grant and published by Blue Gem Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A great read! The story moves right along..." Enjoy five fast-paced, engrossing stories about Highlanders and their brides. Book 1 The Highlander's Last-Minute Bride Jane MacKay has little choice: if she does not agree to wed lecherous old Laird Sutherland, her terrified younger sister Heather will be handed over to him in her stead. Jane cannot allow that to happen. With a heavy heart, she journeys to the Sutherland Keep to marry a man whose infamy has spread far and wide—a man who has already buried two wives. Book 2 The Highlander's High-Stakes Bride Gareth and Brodie Hay, brothers born just a twelvemonth apart, are famous for their carousing in the local tavern and love of gambling. When their mother becomes seriously ill, their father insists that one of them must take a wife to help out. Neither wants to give up his free and easy lifestyle—so they decide to let a throw of the dice determine the loser. But the bride is not at all impressed! Book 3 The Highlander's Substitute Bride Crissa and Owena Macleod, auburn-haired identical twins, have always been close. But after a tragedy, Crissa thinks she may never recover from losing both her husband and her darling child. She spends her days quietly in the Maclean Keep—until one day her twin, Owena, comes to her begging for help. Will Crissa take Owena’s place in an arranged marriage, so Owena can marry the one she truly loves? Book 4 The Highlander's Reckless Bride Owena Macleod, daughter of Laird Iain Macleod and twin sister to Crissa, has always yearned for an adventurous life. She falls in love with a brave and dashing King’s Spy, and is distraught when her father arranges her betrothal to Laird Kenrik Maclean. She pleads with her twin Crissa to take her place in the nuptials, and Owena takes her name and slips away… but life will not be kind to her…. Book 5 The Highlander's Rescued Bride Anice Gordon has been a sore trial to her parents from the day she was born. Headstrong, impulsive and forever in trouble, she is a lass who seems to attract disaster. Robert Ogilvy, her brother Donal's best friend, grew up having to rescue Anice from one mishap after another. He is fond of Anice, but when her father announces that the two shall be betrothed, Robert is dismayed.…

Download or read book The Highlander s High Stakes Bride written by Fiona Grant and published by Blue Gem Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gareth and Brodie Hay have a not-so-shiny reputation in the highlands: brothers born just a twelvemonth apart, they are famous for their carousing in the local tavern: sampling the ale, teasing the wenches, and remaining unbeaten in games of chance. But when their mother Anna Hay becomes seriously ill, their father insists that one of them must take a wife to help run the keep and tend to his precious Anna. Neither wants to give up their free and easy lifestyle—so they decide to let a throw of the dice determine who will be the unfortunate groom. But then, who will he marry? The loser of the bet must choose from three young lasses presented by their eager families: Blair Menzies, Flora Forbes and Ailis Mackenzie. Blair looks singularly unimpressed by both lads, but seems capable of looking after their mother. Flora is a charming flirt that promises any man a lively time—but can she run a keep? And Ailis, with her regal bearing and cool exterior, could handle any crisis…but will she be a willing partner in the marriage bed? The ever-inventive Hay brothers come up with a solution that lands them in more hot water than they ever expected. The lass who is chosen soon lets them know she is not one to meekly accept the role of a passive highlands wife, and leads her new husband a merry dance before summer returns to the Hay Keep!

Download or read book The Highlander s Inconvenient Bride written by Terri Brisbin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betrothed by duty To his enemy! To strengthen an alliance between their clans, future chieftain of the mighty Cameron Clan, Robbie Cameron, must marry Sheena MacLerie. Only, she is the last person he would have picked after her betrayal years ago. Now she is as infuriatingly elusive as ever—and, worse, seems intent on breaking their betrothal! Just what is his inconvenient bride hiding? Uncovering her secrets means earning her trust…but that also ignites a simmering passion! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Highlander’s Inconvenient Bride is a crossover story – connecting The MacLerie Clan series with the A Highland Feuding series! A Highland Feuding Book 1: Stolen by the Highlander Book 2: The Highlander's Runaway Bride Book 3: Kidnapped by the Highland Rogue Book 4: Claiming His Highland Bride Book 5: A Healer for the Highlander The MacLerie Clan Book 1: Taming the Highlander Book 2: Surrender To the Highlander Book 3: Possessed by the Highlander Book 4: Taming the Highland Rogue Book 5: The Highlander’s Stolen Touch Book 6: At the Highlander’s Mercy Book 7: The Forbidden Highlander (HQN "Highlanders" anthology) Book 8: The Highlander’s Dangerous Temptation Book 9: Yield to the Highlander

Download or read book The Highlander s Bride written by Michele Sinclair and published by Zebra Books . This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in the series set in medieval Scotland by the award-winning author. “Sensual and humorous, a winning combination that everyone can enjoy.”—Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author Bound by Duty Highland laird Conor McTiernay had always dreamed of an enduring love. But the reality of women who desired him only for his title and lands made him swear off marriage forever. That is until he first set eyes on the Englishwoman his men found hiding in the forest. Beneath the dirt and grime it was clear Laurel Cordell was beautiful. But would she prove to be yet another beguiling seductress or had Conor finally found the one woman who could lay claim to his heart? Drawn by Desire Laurel trusted that the Scottish chieftain would keep her safe from the cruel laird from whom she had escaped. Looking deep into Conor’s silver eyes she saw not only his calculating warrior ways but his quick arousal to passion. But before they could explore the growing desire between them, their newfound love would be threatened by secrets from her past . . . “A little gem of love and innocence . . . a story of two people learning to believe and trust in the miracle of love.”—Fresh Fiction “Debut author Sinclair shows great potential at crafting rapid-fire verbal repartee and endearing characters.”—RT Book Reviews “An emotionally charged engrossing read . . . Historical romance fans are in for a treat with this page-turner, and will be left anticipating Sinclair’s next novel.”—Romance Junkies

Download or read book To Desire a Highlander written by Sue-Ellen Welfonder and published by Forever. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN UNWILLING BRIDE Proud, passionate Lady Gillian MacGuire is known as the Spitfire of the Isles. She can take care of herself and hasn't yet met a man who could impress her . . . especially not Donell MacDonnell, the odious older man she was promised to five years ago. She's been dreading his return, but when her intended comes back to claim her, she's stunned at how different he seems. The man she swore she would spurn forever now invades her thoughts, her dreams, and her heart. AN UNEXPECTED DESIRE When Roag agrees to assume the identity of the recently deceased MacDonnell chieftain, no one warns him that the man was betrothed. As a member of the King's Fenris Guard, he is oath-bound to embark on whatever mission the crown gives him. Of course, he was expecting a battle-not a bride. Yet after sharing one kiss with Lady Gillian, the powerful Highlander becomes the one seduced and captivated. Now giving in to temptation could ruin them both . . .

Download or read book The Highlander s Reckless Bride written by Fiona Grant and published by Blue Gem Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owena Macleod, daughter of Laird Iain Macleod and twin sister to Crissa, has always yearned for an adventurous life. When her father arranges her betrothal to Laird Kenrik Maclean, she cannot bear the thought of such a constrained life—especially now that she has fallen in love with a brave and dashing King’s spy! She pleads with her sister Crissa to take her place in the nuptials, pretending to be Owena. After all, she says, nobody will care if Crissa, a widow, decides to marry one of the King’s men! Crissa finally gives in, and Owena takes her name and slips away to marry her spy, breathlessly anticipating a life of adventure. Barely two months into her marriage, she realizes that her husband is not the man she thought. Her hopes and dreams have turned to ashes. But Owena was never the kind of lass to sit back and accept what life throws at her, so she decides to follow her husband when he sets off on a mission. She will either reform him, she vows, or leave him and find the kind of life she wants! Before the sun has set on the first day, Owena finds herself in a great deal of trouble. Who is this hard-eyed man who has been following both Owena and her husband? And what does he have in mind for Owena? Owena discovers that it is far from easy to navigate the treacherous waters inhabited by spies and traitors, all the while remembering that she is supposed to be her sister Crissa!

Download or read book The Highlander s Princess Bride written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A high-born lady of scandalous origins meets a Highlander with seductive designs in this “thoroughly satisfying Regency romance” (Publishers Weekly). The illegitimate daughter of the Prince Regent might be expected to pursue various dubious professions—actress, artist's model, or even courtesan. Victoria Knight, however, has become a governess. It's a respectable choice, until she travels to Scotland to meet her new charges. The younger brothers of Nicholas Kendrick, Earl of Arnprior, aren't children at all. They're brawny, wild Highland men. As for the Earl, he's handsome, guarded, and far too compelling . . . especially for a woman with a dark secret. Nick's unmarriageable brothers require civilizing instruction, while Nick needs a sensible wife. Miss Knight seems to fit the bill on both counts. But he soon discovers there is more to Victoria than he thought. It's not just her notorious origins, or the danger that's followed her all the way to Scotland. It's the fiery loyalty beneath that sedate façade. The real Victoria, is the woman Nick is starting to desire desperately. And what an earl wants, he'll use every seductive means to get . . .

Download or read book The Highlander s Irish Bride written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the most respectable member of the Kendrick Clan in bestselling author Vanessa Kelly's intoxicating series--and the independent woman who has stolen his heart... Miss Kathleen Calvert may be the daughter of an Irish aristocrat, but she has no intention of acting like one. All she desires is to return to her family's estate to raise horses and manage her father's magnificent gardens. But when a scandal threatens her reputation, her parents order her to a remote Scottish estate, hoping she will finally learn to behave like a proper lady. To make matters worse, her escort is a handsome Highlander who just happens to be the most boring man in all of Scotland... After a youth of dangerous and wild escapades, Grant Kendrick surprised his family--and himself--by becoming a successful businessman and the most respectable Kendrick brother. But does that matter, when the beautiful and free-spirited Kathleen deems him a stodgy bore? Luckily, he gets the chance to prove her wrong when their carriage is ambushed by thieves. But it will take all his ingenuity to protect the beautiful lass who has stormed her way into his heart--and to convince her that a life with him will be a love-filled adventure...

Download or read book The Highlander s Substitute Wife written by Terri Brisbin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY bestselling author She’s the best wife… …he never wanted! Ross MacMillan lifts his bride’s veil…and discovers it’s not the woman he’d agreed to marry but her beautiful younger sister, Ilysa MacDonnell! The new MacMillan chieftain must accept Ilysa as his wife, for retaining his clan’s lands depends on her father’s support. But why is she there? Are her aims to help him or her father? Drawing out Ilysa’s secrets will kindle an alliance more powerful—and passionate!—than Ross ever imagined… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Highland Alliances Convenient marriages to save their clan! Book 1: The Highlander''''s Substitute Wife by Terri Brisbin Book 2: The Highlander''''s Tactical Marriage by Jenni Fletcher

Download or read book The Highlander s Bridal Bid written by Nicole Locke and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drama abounds in this Medieval romance Finding his future wife Means revisiting his past… After making a pact with his brother to find a bride by the year’s end, warrior Camron of Clan Graham faces his toughest battle yet: to win defiant Anna, his first love. She’s fiercely protective of her family and her independence, so Highlander Camron must prove to Anna that she’s more than just a bet—and that he’s a man she can trust with her safety and her heart! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. Lovers and Highlanders Book 1: The Highlander's Bridal Bid Book 2: The Highlander's Unexpected Bride

Download or read book The Highlander s Christmas Bride written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In bestselling author Vanessa Kelly’s irresistible Clan Kendrick series, Christmas in the Highlands means family, celebration—and for one brother, the beginning of a passionate adventure . . . Being thrown over by the man she expected to marry was humiliating enough. Now that Donella Haddon, grandniece of the Earl of Riddick, has also proven a failure as a nun, she has no choice but to return to her family’s estate. The brawny Highlander sent to escort her is brash, handsome, and the only thing standing between Donella and a gang of would-be kidnappers. But the scandal in her past can’t be so easily outrun . . . Wealthy widower Logan Kendrick was expecting to meet a plain, pious spinster—not a gorgeous, sharp-tongued lass who can hold her own in any ambush. Though she’s known as the Flower of Clan Graham, Donella is no shrinking violet. In fact, she might be the perfect woman to bring happiness back to his lonely little son’s life, just in time for Christmas. But first he must protect her from ugly gossip and a mysterious threat—and convince her that their wild, unexpected desire is heaven sent. Praise for The Highlander’s Princess Bride “A thoroughly satisfying Regency romance.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book The Highlander s Last Minute Bride written by Fiona Grant and published by Blue Gem Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane MacKay has little choice: if she does not agree to wed lecherous old Laird Sutherland, her terrified younger sister Heather will be handed over to him in her stead. Jane cannot allow that to happen. With a heavy heart, she leaves behind her home (and her dreams) and journeys to the Sutherland Keep to marry a man whose infamy has spread far and wide—a man who has already buried two wives. At the pre-wedding dinner, she realizes that things are even worse than she fears. Her detestable husband-to-be clearly cannot wait to bend his young bride to his will—and his two sons appear to be cut from the same cloth. But fate takes a hand, and while Jane rejoices, her father is aghast when he learns that the new alliance seems doomed. He is not one to give up easily, however, and Jane’s relief turns to grim resignation when she discovers the plan the two families have hatched. It appears she will not so easily escape the Sutherland Keep… and the Sutherland men.

Download or read book The Highlander s English Bride written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this dazzling new novel from bestselling author Vanessa Kelly, the wildest member of Clan Kendrick has found his purpose as a government agent. Now he must also meet his match . . . Lady Sabrina Bell has never been so embarrassed in her life. Not only did her new suitor fail to appear for their morning rendezvous in Hyde Park, but a thief pushed her into the Serpentine. Being rescued by a burly Highlander just adds to her humiliation. Nor is he content with rescuing her just once. Even when Sabrina travels to Edinburgh as part of King George’s entourage, Graeme Kendrick is there, interfering, exasperating, and so very tempting . . . Once notorious for being the most unruly Kendrick brother, Graeme now runs dangerous missions for the King’s spymaster. Yet nothing has prepared him for Sabrina. The only child of a wealthy earl, and the pampered goddaughter of the king himself, she is stubborn, impetuous, and far too good for him. He doesn’t deserve her, but he can protect her and then send her safely back home. But the bonny Sassenach has her own ideas—and a plan for seduction that no red-blooded Highlander could resist . . .

Download or read book The Highlander s Holiday Wife written by Vanessa Kelly and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with saucy wit, surprising twists, and unforgettable lovers, the latest novel in award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Kelly’s captivating historical romance series puts the most levelheaded Kendrick at the center of a passionate and perilous adventure. Will appeal to fans of Hannah Howell, Julia Quinn, and the Bridgerton series. It’s Christmastime in Edinburgh, but Lady Samantha Penwith’s secret mission takes no holiday: the Highlands-born lass vows to find the assailants who murdered her beloved husband, founder of a charitable school for orphaned boys. On her latest undercover excursion, she closes in on a pair of armed attackers and interrupts another assault, then disappears into the darkness, leaving the lone victim mystified—and lucky to be alive . . . Braden Kendrick may be the sensible brother, yet the dedicated doctor routinely ignores the dangers of his late-night calls to the city’s slums. But when a fleet-footed rescuer saves his life, he’s determined to uncover the stranger’s identity. And once he does, he’ll find himself facing his own past loss for the first time—and more than willing to risk his heart again, just in time to make the Clan Kendrick’s Christmas celebrations more festive than ever . . . Praise for The Highlander’s English Bride “A thoroughly satisfying happy ending.” —Publishers Weekly “A whirlwind of fun with the lightness of cotton candy. . . . There are few better choices than than this bubbly romance that delivers a heartwarming happily ever after.” —BookPage