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She's a healer. He's a conqueror. She hates domineering men. He despises defiant women. Can they stand each other long enough to survive their enemies?Highland chieftain Beiste MacGregor earned his nickname "e;the Beast"e; through ruthless ambition and a vicious reputation on the battlefield. Haunted by loss and hardened by war, he has no interest in love—only duty. When the Red King commands him to marry, Beiste expects a docile bride he can ignore.What he gets instead is Amelia Dunbar.Illegitimate. Outcast. Healer. Amelia has spent her life caring for others while dreaming of a place to truly belong. But when fate steps in, she's thrust into a world of dangerous politics, simmering passion, and a battle-scarred chieftain who may not be the beast everyone believes him to be.TROPES: Enemies to Lovers. Forced Proximity / Arranged Marriage. Possessive Alpha Hero. Healer Heroine. Medieval Highland Romance. Suspense.No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA.Content Warning: Brawny alpha males, and feisty heroines. Not suitable for people under 18. It contains Mature Content, some violence and mild steam.

Recommend reading series and books in order.He's a playboy warrior. She's a talented bowyer. He craves her attention. She's determined to ignore him. Can they stand each other long enough to realize they're a perfect match?Brodie 'The Bear' Fletcher is a ladies' man. A legendary warrior on the battlefield, his conquests in the bedchamber are equally renowned. He belongs to no one and prefers it that way. But as Head Guardsman of the War Band to Chieftain Beiste MacGregor, Brodie is often in the company of an infuriating mixed-race bowyer named Orla who challenges him at every turn. With razor-sharp wit and a waspish tongue, she's a constant thorn in his side—and the woman he can't seem to get out of his head.Orla 'the Orphan' has loved Brodie Fletcher for as long as she can remember, but he broke her heart years ago ... and never even noticed. Abandoned on the doorstep of Morag the Oracle, she was raised with the MacGregor clan. A master huntress and trusted advisor to the chieftain's wife, Orla has finally let go of the past and is ready to move on. If only the most infuriating rogue on the planet would leave her in peace.But everything changes when Jarls from the North stake their claim. Suddenly, Brodie finds himself unwilling to let go of the very woman who threatens to steal his heart. They will all discover firsthand what happens when you poke the Bear.Tropes: Unrequited Love. Enemies to lovers. Reformed playboy. Interracial Romance. Forced Proximity. Medieval Highland Romance. Mild Spicy/Steamy. Viking raid. Romantic Suspense.No cheating. No cliffhanger. HEA.Content Warning: Brawny alpha males, and feisty heroines. Not suitable for people under 18. It contains Mature Content, some violence and mild steam.

Recommend reading books in series order.He's a deadly assassin. She's a boring wallflower. He requires a marriage of convenience. She needs an absent husband. When their worlds collide can they stand each other long enough to realize they're both being hunted?Dalziel 'the Wolf' Robertson is an enigma with many secrets. He is silent, calculating, and deadly—the traits one needs to be the Red King's assassin. He abhors all things English and is content to live a reclusive life. That is, until he finds himself pledged to an English wallflower with a notorious reputation for being extremely dull. For some reason, she intrigues him and threatens his resolve.Among the gentry, Clarissa Harcourt is considered to be a quiet, proper, boring wallflower. Finding herself in impoverished circumstances, she agrees to wed an unknown Highlander for a year and a day. It will be a marriage of convenience, which will enable her to maintain her ruse. Unknown to all, Clarissa has a deadly secret of her own—one that will place her life and heart at risk.In 11th century Scotland, two masters of deception will learn that the most dangerous game is the one played with the heart.Tropes: Marriage of Convenience. Enemies to Lovers. Secret Identity/Double Life. Opposites Attract. Medieval Highland Romance. Mild Steam. Mystery and Suspense.No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA.Content Warning: Brawny alpha males, and feisty heroines. Not suitable for people under 18. It contains Mature Content, some violence and mild steam.

Note: This is a spin-off novella from the Reformed Rogues series. Recommend reading series and books in order.With three overprotective brothers scaring off all her suitors, what does a woman have to do to get a date in 11th Century Scotland?Answer: Absolutely nothing. Especially when fearsome Highlander Bram Henderson has been biding his time for the right moment to steal Sorcha MacGregor away. Hell-bent on revenge he has no idea how troublesome his captive can be. And yet he cannot seem to let her go. He'll even take on the Beast, the Bear, and the Wolf to keep her.Content Warning: Brawny alpha males, and feisty heroines packing heat. Not suitable for people under 18. It contains mature content, some violence and mild steam.

Note: This is a spin-off to the Reformed Rogues series. RECOMMEND READING REFORMED ROGUES SERIES FIRST. As the King's Man in the North, Ewan Arrowsmith walks a fine line between life and death. Deceit and treachery are his constant companions. But there was a time, long ago, when he only knew truth and the love of a good woman called Beth. Their affair was brief due to a betrayal that led to tragedy. Years later, in a strange twist of fate, their paths cross again because of the interference of Clan MacGregor. Both have suffered in the intervening years. This time they must decide whether a second chance at love is worth risking everything.  Content Warning: Determined, brawny alpha male ahead and reluctant heroine. Not suitable for people under 18. It contains some mature content, some violence and mild steam.

Book 1: Betrothed to the Beast - Highland Chieftain Beiste MacGregor is a ruthlessly ambitious warrior with the viciousness of a beast. He has little interest in women beyond the bedchamber. On the order of the Red King, he reluctantly travels with his men to the lowlands to formalize a betrothal to a woman from clan Dunbar. He is not prepared for the troublesome but striking clan healer he meets on the way, who not only infuriates him but stirs something deep within his soul. Amelia Dunbar is the illegitimate daughter of the Earl of Dunbar. When she is not serving as a companion to her half-sister, she is tirelessly attending to the sick in her clan. Amelia has plans to find her mother's people in the Highlands when she is waylaid by the arrival of fearsome warriors. One warrior, they call 'the Beast', rouses her ire and sets her heart racing at the same time. Book 2: Handfasted to the Bear - Brodie 'The Bear' Fletcher is a ladies' man through and through. A legendary warrior on the battlefield, his conquests in the bedchamber are equally renowned. He is his own man. He belongs to no one. But a trauma from his past has him questioning his life trajectory. As Head Guardsman of the War Band to Chieftain Beiste MacGregor (Book 1), Brodie is often in the company of an infuriating mixed-race bowyer named Orla who challenges him at every turn. With the threat of Viking raiders from the North, Brodie finds himself at the mercy of the very woman who threatens to steal his heart. Orla 'the Orphan' has loved Brodie Fletcher for as long as she can remember, but he never once noticed her. Abandoned on the doorstep of 'Morag the Oracle' she was raised with the MacGregor clan. A master huntress and trusted advisor to the chieftain's wife, Orla is a constant thorn in Brodie's side, with her razor-sharp wit and waspish tongue. Everything changes when Jarls from the North stake their claim. They will all discover firsthand what happens when you poke the Bear.  Book 3: Pledged to the Wolf - Dalziel 'the Wolf' Robertson is an enigma with many secrets. Part English and part Scots, he is silent, calculating, and deadly. The traits one needs to be the Red King's assassin (Book 2). Estranged from his mother's side, he abhors all things English, and with the exception of his inner circle of brothers and the occasional mistress, he is content to live a reclusive life. That is until he finds himself pledged to an English wallflower with a notorious reputation for being extremely dull. For some reason, she intrigues him and threatens his resolve. Among the gentry, Clarissa Harcourt is considered to be a quiet, proper, boring wallflower. Finding herself in impoverished circumstances, she agrees to wed an unknown Scottish Highlander for a year and a day. It will be a marriage of convenience, enabling her to maintain her ruse because Clarissa has secrets of her own. Secrets that will place her life and heart at risk. Bonus Book - Arrowsmith: The MacGregors Book 1 - This is a spin-off novella and the love story between Ewan Arrowsmith and Beth. It's a second chance at a love story that will melt your heart. Content Warning: Brawny alpha males, and feisty heroines. Not suitable for people under 18. It contains mature content, some violence and mild steam.

Kieran MacKenzie is a Highland guard and member of the MacGregor and Henderson war bands. As a highly skilled warrior, he is used to guarding 'troublesome' women. But nothing will prepare him for his latest assignment when he volunteers to escort a comely but irritating young woman to an abbey. Kieran will soon discover that nothing is as it seems, and it will require all his expertise to protect her. Naomi Augusto was raised in an abbey by an elite order of nuns. Trained in the ways of combat, she protects the secrets of the Order. Fiercely independent, she has no time for an annoying brawny Highlander who interferes with her mission. With an ancient 'Truth Seeker' relic to protect, and enemies closing in, Naomi will need to maintain her wits to ensure they both survive.    Content Warning: This book contains alpha males and feisty heroines wielding weapons of mass distraction. Not suitable for persons under 18. It contains mature content, violence and mild steam.

In the glittering world of Regency London, Lord Lucas Cambridge, the Marquess of Winchester, is a man of secrets and intrigue. Having fought in the Peninsular War and serving the British Home Office in the shadows, he is a cynical and devilish rake who scoffs at the notion of marriage. But when his meddling family plots to ensnare him in their matrimonial schemes, he seeks refuge behind a ballroom curtain, only to discover a mysterious woman hiding there. She seems familiar and intrigues him like no other. Caitlin Drummond, a wallflower on her third season in the marriage mart, dreams of escaping the relentless matchmaking efforts of her stepmother. As the secret apprentice to a progressive physician, she views the eligible bachelors with disdain, knowing the vices they indulge in behind closed doors. When Lucas Cambridge becomes intrigued by her familiar eyes, Caitlin is determined to keep her distance. For if he uncovers the truth of their previous encounter, it could destroy the carefully constructed life she has built for herself. From the extravagant ballrooms of London to the gritty underbelly of the rookeries, follow Lucas and Caitlin as they navigate their way through a delicate dance of danger, espionage and romance. Content Warning: Alpha males, reluctant heroines, and frivolous entertainment ahead. Not suitable persons under 18. It contains mature content and mild steam.

Note: This is a spin-off novella to the Reformed Rogues series. Recommend reading books and series in order.Lachlan Gair is done with women! First, his childhood sweetheart ran off with his best friend on the eve of their wedding day. His second love secretly plotted to kill his chieftain's wife, and then the third woman he fell for tricked him so her clan could kidnap his chieftain's sister. Feeling jaded, Lachlan vows never to love again. The only problem is he cannot get Tyra Henderson out of his head. And to make matters worse, Sorcha Henderson (nee MacGregor) is determined to marry him off to a stranger.Tyra Henderson's one regret in life was lying to Lachlan Gair. It was not her finest moment, pretending to fall in love with him so he would drop his guard. If only she had not developed genuine feelings for Lachlan, it would not hurt so much when he glares at her with contempt each time their paths cross. And to make matters worse, the laird's wife insists she help Lachlan plan his wedding to... someone else.Content Warning: Not suitable for persons under 18. It contains mature content.

New series follows on from 'The MacGregors' series.  Iain Henderson is a fearsome warrior and trusted advisor to the Henderson laird. For years he pursued an old flame who repeatedly broke his heart. Just when he thought he would never move on, he encounters a mysterious woman who piques his interest and makes him feel alive. If only strange men would stop trying to kill her every time he's nearby, he might consider courting her. Yesenda MacDonald was raised in an abbey by an elite order of nuns. Trained in the ways of combat, she has sworn to protect an old secret. A secret so deadly that even William, the Duke of Normandy, wants her silenced. Fiercely independent, she has no time for matters of the heart. That is until she meets a Highland warrior who has made it his mission in life to protect her at all costs. Content Warning: This story contains alpha males and feisty heroines wielding weapons of mass distraction. Not suitable for persons under 18. It contains violence, mild steam and mature content.

Embark on a captivating journey into the clandestine world of the ton's notorious Cambridge brothers. Meet Victor Cambridge, the brooding second son of the Duke and Duchess of Bolton, who leads a double life as a secret spy for the British Foreign Office. As he grapples with the theft of priceless jewels and a series of brutal murders, Victor's focus is unwavering—until he encounters Briana Walsh, a seemingly inconspicuous wallflower with a hidden past. Briana Walsh, hailing from an impoverished family of shipping merchants, navigates the judgmental ton with resilience and a secret life of her own. Moonlighting as an agent for an influential earl, she also runs a private investigations business that places her in danger. As Victor and Briana clash in a battle of wits and wills, their unexpected alliance sparks a perilous journey through the seedy underbelly of London's rookeries and prison systems. In this enemies-to-lovers Regency spy romance, love blooms amidst deception, danger, and the intrigues of a bygone era.Content Warning: Alpha males, reluctant heroines, and frivolous entertainment ahead. Not suitable for persons under 18. It contains mature content and medium steam.

Can be read as a stand-alone novella or in series order.When Lileas MacDonald flees her wedding to hide in a remote Scottish abbey, she thinks she's escaped her unwanted marriage forever.She was wrong.After months of humiliation and wounded pride, Laird Ewan MacNeil vows to bring his runaway bride to heel once and for all. But the woman he finds isn't the meek maiden he expected. She's a brilliant inventor with a penchant for whiskey brewing.Their forced marriage was supposed to be a simple political alliance. Instead, it's becoming a battle of wits between a woman who can turn dirt into an explosive and a man who's beginning to think he's her next experiment.When enemy clans discover Lileas possesses knowledge worth killing for, suddenly her biggest problem isn't avoiding marriage, it's avoiding kidnapping.Between dodging Highland raiders and clan warfare, can a reluctant bride and her long-suffering groom find something worth fighting for?TROPES: Arranged Marriage, Runaway Bride, Enemies to Lovers, Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity, Alpha Hero, Genius Heroine, Opposites Attract.Mature Content. NO cheating. NO cliffhangers. HEA.

Can be read as a stand-alone novella or in series order.When Connor MacNeil storms into his keep ranting about being forced to marry "e;some crippled, cursed old hag,"e; he has no idea his bride-to-be is listening in the next room.Oops.Fiona Finnigan may walk with a slight limp, but there's nothing wrong with her hearing, or her temper. This arranged marriage between feuding clans was supposed to make peace, but now it might just start another war.And somewhere in the Highland mist, the person who tried to unalive Fiona with an arrow ten years ago is still out there, watching and waiting.Between dealing with a stage-five-clinger ex-lover, navigating clan politics, and trying not to strangle each other, can two stubborn souls find love in the Scottish Highlands?Or will Connor's big mouth doom them both before they make it to the altar?Tropes: Arranged Marriage, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Other Woman Drama, Brooding/Grumpy Hero, Feisty Heroine, Alpha Male/Protective Hero, Wounded Heroine, Ghosts from the past.Mature Content. NO cheating. NO cliffhangers. HEA.

Can be read as a stand-alone novella or in series order.Laird Bhaltair Ferguson needs a fortune fast to save his failing clan. His solution? Wed the legendary Mad MacKay Witch for her dowry. Sure, rumors claim she turns unwanted suitors into toads, but given the state of his crumbling keep it's a chance he's willing to take. What he discovers is far more than he bargained for.Sìne MacKay is neither mad nor a witch, she is just a healer who lives near a haunted forest and occasionally hears voices in the strange mist. Who doesn't? When a misunderstanding leads her into the arms of a fearsome Highland laird, Sìne will need to decide whether she's willing to risk the truth for a chance at happiness.But there are those who will stop at nothing to ensure the MacKay fortune never passes to another clan. Can Sìne and Bhaltair learn to trust one another before it's too late?Tropes: Arranged Marriage • Marriage of Convenience • Forced Proximity • Enemies to Lovers • Grumpy Highland Laird • Alpha Male •Scottish Laird Romance • Medieval Historical • Mystical ElementsMature Content. No cheating. No cliff hangers. HEA.

Can be read as a stand-alone novella or in series order. He broke her heart. She haunted his dreams. Now fate is forcing them back together… but revenge has never burned this hot. Ten years ago, Lady Bella Sutherland waited in her wedding dress at a moonlit chapel for the blacksmith's apprentice who'd stolen her heart. Boyd MacKinnon never showed. When she found him days later in a tavern with a woman sitting on his lap, his cruel and public rejection shattered her world. Now Boyd otherwise known as 'the Monk' is a feared warrior and right-hand man to the king, he bows to no one. When Bella's treacherous brother Bryce Sutherland falls from the king's favor, Boyd sees an opportunity for the ultimate revenge: claim Bella, who once made a fool of him, as his bride. But the woman standing before him isn't the deceitful, spoiled creature he imagined. And Bella discovers that the ruthless groom demanding retribution bears little resemblance to the gentle man she once loved. As they're bound together in a marriage of convenience, old wounds resurface and dangerous truths begin to emerge. What neither knows is that they were both betrayed by the same man. Both lied to. Both abandoned. Both in danger. Can two broken hearts find their way back to each other? Or will the secrets between them destroy their second chance at a love that never truly died? Tropes: Enemies to Lovers • Second Chance Romance • Rejected Mates • Marriage of Convenience. No cheating. No cliffhangers. HEA.