Historical Romance about Highland Scottish lore.
This is a must read for fans of Amanda Scott. A great love story with lots of superstition added.
Set in the 14th Century in the Scottish Highlands this story is very telling of the lengths a father will go to, to see his daughters married. She is a very historical author.
When formidable twin brothers set out to build an empire for their clan, they consider every detail except one - the power of love to upset even the best-laid plans.
When formidable twin brothers set out to build an empire for their clan, they consider every detail except one-- the power of love to upset even the best-laid plans.
Lord of the Isles
Lady Christina Macleod, eldest daughter of a Highland chieftain, is in a dire situation. Her superstitious father insists that she marry before her sisters, and he has forced her into a scheme: to trick Hector "the Ferocious" Maclean into taking her for his wife. yet Cristina wonders about the true reason she obeys. Is it because of duty to her father? Or her secret attraction to Hector? In matters of war, he is as fearsome as the battle-axe that hardly ever leavs his side. But to women, his fact is temptation itself and his charm weaves a powerful spell. Now facing the wrath of her new husband, Cristina refuses to bow to it, fueling his anger, stoking his passion. When an old enemy resurfacesa nd a new threat emerges, Hector realizes he could very well lose his "wrong bride"... and vows to fight for her with all his warrior heart.
Lord of the Isles
Lady Christina Macleod, eldest daughter of a Highland chieftain, is in a dire situation. Her superstitious father insists that she marry before her sisters, and he has forced her into a scheme: to trick Hector "the Ferocious" Maclean into taking her for his wife. yet Cristina wonders about the true reason she obeys. Is it because of duty to her father? Or her secret attraction to Hector? In matters of war, he is as fearsome as the battle-axe that hardly ever leavs his side. But to women, his fact is temptation itself and his charm weaves a powerful spell. Now facing the wrath of her new husband, Cristina refuses to bow to it, fueling his anger, stoking his passion. When an old enemy resurfacesa nd a new threat emerges, Hector realizes he could very well lose his "wrong bride"... and vows to fight for her with all his warrior heart.
Lady Cristina Macleod, eldest daughter of a Highland chieftain, is in a dire situation. Her superstitious father insists that she marry before her sisters and he has forced her into a scheme: to trick Hector "the Forocious" Maclean into taking her for his wife. Yet Cristina wonders about the true reason she obeys. Is it because of duty to her father or her secret attration to Hector.
Lady Cristina Macleod, eldest daughter of a Highland chieftain, is in a dire situation. Her superstitious father insists that she marry before her sisters and he has forced her into a scheme: to trick Hector "the Forocious" Maclean into taking her for his wife. Yet Cristina wonders about the true reason she obeys. Is it because of duty to her father or her secret attration to Hector.
