Forbidden Highlander

Join New York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce for an epic story of undying love and forbidden desire in the Highlands... WHEN RIVALRY BECOMES PASSION

Fallon McLeod has gifts any warrior would covet—fierce strength, unmatched skill, even immortality. But those gifts have come at a price that puts everyone he loves at risk. Only when his brother, Quinn, is taken captive does Fallon leave the seclusion of his Highland home to seek the king's aid. And though every woman at court would gladly be his for the asking, one alone causes desire to roar to life within him: beautiful, mysterious Larena Monroe. Rumors swirl around the castle about "The McLeod" but Larena knows the truth. Like Fallon, Larena is searching for a way to vanquish the evil Druid who wants to wreak havoc on earth. Drawn to Fallon in spite of her fear, she surrenders to a passion that shocks them both with its raw intensity. But Larena dares not hope for more—not when she holds a secret that could turn her fiery Highland love against her forever... "Totally Captivating" (RT Book Reviews), Forbidden Highlander is a stunning historical and paranormal romance, book two in Donna Grant's bestselling Dark Sword series.

The Forbidden Highlander By Terri Brisbin James Murray, heir to the powerful and influential Murray chieftain of Perth, was honor-bound to marry the woman his father had chosen… and negotiated for him. Determined to carry out his duties, he ignored the warning signs and even the questionable birth of his fiancée and the clear fact that she bore soft feelings towards her guard. It mattered not… until it did. For try as he might to accept a future with his arranged bride, he instead found the perfect woman for him was her best friend. Elizabeth MacLerie had found no hardship in serving as companion to her friend and cousin Ciara Robertson. She was excited to leave her village and accompany Ciara on the journey to meet and return home with Ciara and her betrothed… until she meets him. James is completely wrong for Ciara, but as the days pass Elizabeth realizes she is falling in love with him. Rather than be forced into the arranged marriage, James takes the bold and dangerous step of running away with Elizabeth. On their own, on the run from two angry chieftains and without friends or family, they must discover the depth and strength of their new love. But will love be enough to keep them together when so many plot to separate them? This story was previously published in the Harlequin anthology HIGHLANDERS and is now republished by the author through Luckenbooth Press.

Highlander Unchained An infamous Highlander. A peasant woman without a voice. An undeniable love. The infamous warrior Cree is paraded before the village Dowell and though shackled and wounded he walks with arrogant pride, meeting all the curious and fearful stares of the villagers with a fierceness that has them quickly turning their heads away, all but one woman. Dawn cannot keep her eyes off the captured warrior, though tales of his exploits suggests he’s more devil than man. When his eyes meet hers, she wonders if the notorious tales are true for only the devil himself could be that sinfully handsome. Dawn is summoned by the liege lord Colum and ordered to tend Cree, in all ways possible, while he awaits his fate, and please him she must or suffer the consequences. Colum laughs when he issues his orders. He’s sending not only a plain woman to please the mighty warrior in his final days, but one he’ll find no pleasure with. After all, what man wants a woman who cannot utter a sound. But no shackles can hold Cree and when he breaks free, he returns to claim the voiceless woman who found a way into his silent heart. Forbidden Highlander Dawn struggles to accept her future as Cree’s mistress while his future bride Lucerne Gerwan arrives in the village. But there is more for her to worry over. The attempts on her life continue and she fears Cree’s reaction when he learns that she carries his child. The situation grows worse when warriors from the McClusky clan arrive in the village and the laird Kirk McClusky claims that Dawn is his daughter. Dawn wonders if it can be true and though her father insists, she returns home with him, she knows her love for Cree will never allow her to leave him. She cannot envision life without him. Cree faces many obstacles in ensuring Dawn will be his, the hardest being his own failure to tell Dawn how he truly feels about her. But when she is taken from him, his temper rages and nothing stops him from bringing her home. He cannot think of life without her. Cree and Dawn battle old secrets that finally surface and threaten to tear them apart. And it is with strength and courage that they fight for their love and a future together.

The fourth book in New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant’s sexy Shield series! Salute! As one of the youngest men ever to have the title of general in ancient Rome’s great army, fame and fortune were my bedmates. I was chosen by the Fae for my mastery of any weapon. Though the Shields like to claim they are stronger because of my abilities, I know I am only alive today because the Fae found me before my demons could put an end to my life. Adventure and danger have always ruled me, and I thrive on the thrill of the hunt. I am loyal to the Shields, willing to give my life to follow Hugh and the others to fulfill their oaths to save the world. Who would have known following such great men would lead me to Nicole? She is everything I have ever wanted in a woman and more. She is innocent and pure and beautiful of face and spirit. And she deserves better. Yet, every time I think of her in the arms of another man, I find that I cannot let her go. For better or worse, Nicole has bound herself to me. I just pray the demons loosen their hold before the past catches up with me and repeats itself. Valentinus Romulus

Donna Fetcher’s The Highlander’s Forbidden Bride is the thrilling conclusion of this exceptional storyteller’s series featuring the rugged, proud, and sexy Scotsmen, the Sinclare brothers. Evocatively set in the Highlands of Scotland, this powerful and stirring tale of vengeance turned to lust and hatred undone by passion is yet another breathtaking example of what bestseller Patricia Potter calls Fletcher’s “pure magic.” If you like the manly heroes and strong, sensual heroines of New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter, you’ll love Donna Fletcher—and especially The Highlander’s Forbidden Bride! After being freed from the hellish barbarians who held him captive, Ronan Sinclare knows he must return to his clan to claim his powerful heritage. But first he must destroy the woman who ruined everything. Even as he seizes Carissa and makes her his prisoner, Ronan is tormented by memories of the woman he loved and lost: the gentle Hope, whose death by Carissa's hand he has sworn to avenge. Carissa knows nothing but survival. Raised by a brutal man, she shows only coldness to the world . . . but inside burns the heart of a woman longing for passion. Forced to hide her true self from the proud, fierce warrior even as she dreamed of someday being his bride, Carissa would do anything to keep her darkest secret. But she cannot hide the truth—or her desires—from her captor forever . . .

Callum Macquarie would give anything to go back to the Highlands and Wolf Isle. Instead, he’s stuck circling an undefended English castle in too-tight breeches, longing for his bed and his plaid. But he has an oath to keep: to bring home the bonny Anna Montgomerie and her sister before that devil of a blaggard pirate Jundeau finds them first. Only the lass he’s come to rescue has no interest in going back to Scotland with him. Or ever. To hell with Callum and his oath. Anna won’t step one foot in Scotland—no matter the danger. Not after what she’s left behind, and not while there’s a chance she can remain in England. But she has a plan. And the only hitch involves a braw, fiercely protective highlander who refuses to leave...and whose touch burns hotter than fire. Now Anna and Callum are caught between the threat coming for Anna. Staying means danger. Leaving means death. And a blazing attraction that could spoil everyone’s plans. 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

Much like her brother Cree, Wintra is strong-minded and willful and intends to do as she pleases until… In the rugged Highlands, Torr, a formidable warrior, embarks on a crucial mission to locate the sister of the powerful warrior, Cree. His objective is clear… bring her home. However, the task proves more challenging than he anticipated. As determined as Torr is to complete his task, she is even more resolute that he doesn’t succeed. Wintra rejects the assistance of the imposing warrior sent by her brother Cree to bring her home. She harbors plans of her own, fueled by a blossoming love, whether her brother approves or not. Stranded in the woods in a snowstorm with the mighty warrior, thanks to her own foolishness, she is more determined than ever to find her way back to the man she believes she loves. A sudden turn of events alters Wintra’s plans, and she has no choice but to depend on the mighty warrior for help. Their unexpected time together produces something neither of them expected but both embrace… love. Torr and Wintra face deceit and obstacles when he brings her home to Cree. Secrets concealed for years come to light, unraveling a profound revelation that reshapes everything for Wintra. And when danger threatens… it is love that comes to the rescue.