Description
Ordinarily, Lady Fiona Ormiston wouldn't think of forming an alliance with an ungroomed, barbaric Highlander, despite the protection he offers. But now, by request of the king, Sir Adham MacFinlagh, a brazen stranger and outsider unlike anyone she has met before, is to be her husband. Torn from solitude and the comfort of her family to make a home with the rugged knight, Fiona surrenders to Adham's powerfully passionate-and shockingly tender-touch, only to discover her new husband's family ties may lie with an enemy of the king.
A sense of duty may have brought Adham to the marriage bed, but it's his powerful feelings for his beautiful, willful wife that will be his undoing. Ultimately, the bold knight will have to decide: Does his allegiance lie with his blood ties to the man who hopes to bring down the king or with the bride who has stolen his heart?
From the author "frequently credited with creating the subgenre" of Scottish romance with her Lairds of the Loch and Secret Clan series, The Reluctant Highlander is a rich historical tale of intrigue and desire (Library Journal).
The Reluctant Highlander is the 1st book in the Highland Nights series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
About the Author
A fourth-generation Californian of Scottish descent, Amanda Scott is the author of more than fifty romantic novels, many of which appeared on the USA Today bestseller list. Her Scottish heritage and love of history (she received undergraduate and graduate degrees in history at Mills College and California State University, San Jose, respectively) inspired her to write historical fiction. Credited by Library Journal with starting the Scottish romance subgenre, Scott has also won acclaim for her sparkling Regency romances. She is the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award (for Lord Abberley's Nemesis, 1986) and the RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award. She lives in central California with her husband.
Reviews
"Satisfying . . . Scott's extensive knowledge of clan warfare and loyalties adds to the realism of this novel, which is rich with historical detail and tender romance." -Publishers Weekly
" The Reluctant Highlander is a great book that you won' t be able to put down." -Night Owl Reviews
Praise for Amanda Scott
"Perfect for readers who enjoy romances with a rich sense of history." -Booklist on Highland Princess
"[Scott is] a true master of the Scottish historical romance." -Romance Reviews Today on Highland Hero
"[Amanda Scott is] a most gifted storyteller." -RT Book Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781504016193
Author Amanda Scott
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Open Road Media Romance
Publisher Open Road Media