Scottish Historical Romance
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To Dance in the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
2019 Top Ten Author Academy Award!
Unexpected love and heartbreaking betrayal follow Meg at every turn . . .Meg, a poor crofter’s daughter, finds her life taking a tumultuous turn when she is sent to the Laird’s castle for her own safety. English marauders, accusations of witchcraft, and treason are just the beginning for her.
Meg Lachlan is certain of her place in her clan. When English mercenaries plaguing the Scottish Highlands aim their attacks on Clan MacLeod and Meg herself, the Laird’s son takes up the mantle to protect the young woman.
Ewan MacLeod believes that bringing Meg to the castle will guard her against the English attacks, but when he finds his passions for the young lass growing, they begin a love affair that many call into question — most notably the daughter of a nearby laird who has her sights set on Ewan for herself.
As Meg and Ewan struggle against accusations of witchcraft, the English step up their onslaught, and it seems the clan is beset on all sides, until the discovery of a traitor in their midst threatens to tear down all that Meg and Ewan have worked so hard to build.
With the security of their clan, their families, even themselves at risk, can they rise above all the challenges that stand in the way of their love? A tantalizing Scottish Romance!
The Warrior of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
♥She has been hiding her true identity for years . . . will this Highland warrior uncover her disguise, and her heart? ♥
After the death of her mother and brother at the hands of the MacKays, Brenna has hidden her identity, pretending to be a lad named Bren. She is comfortable with this guise until she meets a warrior trekking across the Highlands to join the Bruce.
That man happens to be Rafael MacKay, a devilishly handsome Highlander who is also in hiding. He’s taken on the name of Rafe MacLeod, as his MacKay kin are despised by many. And when he meets a strange lad named Bren, he has no compunctions of keeping that lie going.
Until Rafe learns that Bren is really Brenna, and he understands why he had such an odd reaction to her. But she knows him as Rafe MacLeod. Her hiding is a result of a tragic history, and the last thing he wants to do is complicate matters by admitting who he truly is.
Unfortunately, as his love for Brenna deepens, he learns more of her history and realizes if she ever discovers who he is, she would hate him forever. But he doesn’t expect her to fall for him as well, and they have to keep their love hidden from the distrustful eyes of her clan.
When the moment comes that Rafe’s true identity is discovered and he realizes he could lose everything, Rafe is most distraught that Brenna might turn from him, that his MacKay ties will be stronger than his passionate ties to Brenna.
And at that final hour, Brenna must make a choice – a choice that will mean life or death for Rafe.
The Maiden of the Grove by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
Fiery-haired Aila Blogh is the Caledonii chieftain’s daughter and the healer for the village – an untrained healer in her own eyes. When she is unable to save one of her kin from a sickness, she makes up her mind to search out a wisewoman, someone who can train her to be a true healer.
Eian MacLaurin has been in love with Aila since he was a lad. Her skilled training means she must keep him at arm’s length, Eian doesn’t falter. He remains loyally by her side even as he pines for her. Aila decides to seek out the wise woman, and Eian doesn’t hesitate – he meets her at the gate to go with her. Alone on their journey, they find it difficult to keep their passion for each other at bay.
Once they find the wise woman, Ulha teaches Aila about more than just herbs and healing. Aila soon understands the significance of her emotions for Eian and just how deep her own desire for him runs. Their love becomes a fire that consumes them completely.
All that is threatened when the strange man turns on Ulha, and his village thinks she is the cause of the sickness that has taken some of their own. Suddenly Aila’s life is a stake. What this other tribe doesn’t know is the depth of Eian and Aila’s love, or just how far Eian will go to save the woman he loves.
Eian strikes out to retrieve them, willing to let the world burn to rescue Aila.
But the villagers are not what Aila expects. Then the situation takes a deadly turn against Eian and Ulha, and Aila must call on everything she has learned to save them all.
The Lady of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
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Elayne MacNally knew one thing for certain: Her reputation as the willful harpy of the highlands was well earned.As the spoiled daughter of the successful Laird MacNally, Elayne got whatever she wanted, until the man she thought she would wed rejected her. Dejected and reconsidering her lot in life, her father comes up with an opportunity that could change the course of her life and perhaps her reputation as well.
Declan MacCollough also knew one thing for certain: He did not want to follow in his father’s footsteps as Laird of the reputed “Beast Clan.”
Following his father’s death, Declan had a lot of work ahead of him to reclaim any sense of respect for his people. Families had fled; fathers would not permit their daughters to wed into the clan. Declan wanted, more than anything, to recreate his clan into one deserving of service to the King. The first step Declan must take is to find a wife with enough backbone to help him tame his clan, help it grow, and gain back respect.
Learning of Elayne and her reputation, Declan offers to wed the lass – an arranged marriage of sorts. With no other choices open to her, Elayne decides that the Laird of the Beast Clan is her best, if only, option.
What happens when she arrives is a strange and passionate meeting of the minds between herself and Declan. Playing on each other’s strengths, they maneuver around those who attempt to prevent the marriage as a play for power. However, Declan’s past affiliations with the King are not welcome by all, and the challenges to their marriage become the least of their worries.
Can Declan and Elayne trust each other enough to face the threats to the MacCollough clan and their very lives?
The Glen Highland Romance box set by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
When everything you love is threatened, any risk is worth taking. Love conquers all these steamy Highland romances! Three amazing Scottish Historical Romances in one complete set! Discover this award-winning series today!
The Courtship of the Glen: The Prequel novella to the series. Caitir is a mysterious wood nymph, and Colin MacLeod is captivated. Who is this woman who defies and entrances him so? One day, Colin will be Laird of Clan MacLeod. But today, he is a hot-headed young man trying to prove himself to his father. When they meet, sparks fly.
And when he learns she can temper his brash behavior, and help him become the man, the Laird, he wants to be, Colin will do anything to have her.
To Dance in the Glen: Vengeance. Betrayal. Redemption. Passion. In 1306, Ewan is a darkly handsome man used to defying expectations. A renowned Scottish highland rake, he enjoys life as the oldest son of the Laird, until he meets a fair young woman in a secluded glen, where her safety is in question.
Meg is a clever and spritely woman who is certain of her place in life until the day the Laird’s son helps rescue her from some rogue Englishmen. She finds herself under Ewan’s protection and they begin a passionate love affair. Along the way Meg is accused of witchcraft and Ewan’s past entanglements come back to haunt him.
Once they learn of a traitor in their midst, the security of the clan, their families, and their love, is at risk. When English attacks increase in clan MacLeod, no one is safe. Then Meg goes missing. Can Ewan protect Meg and keep his clan safe as well?
The Lady of the Glen: Elayne MacNally knows one thing for certain: Her reputation as the willful Harpy of the Highlands was well earned. As the spoiled daughter of the successful Laird MacNally, silver-eyed Elayne gets whatever she wants, until the man she thought she would wed rejects her. Her father comes up with an opportunity that could change the course of her life and perhaps her reputation as well.
Declan MacCollough also knows one thing for certain: He does not want to follow in his father’s footsteps as Laird of the reputed “Beast Clan.” After his father’s death, Declan has a lot of work ahead of him to reclaim any sense of respect for his people and establish himself as chieftain. Learning of Elayne and her willful reputation, Declan offers to wed the lass – an arranged marriage of sorts.
With no other choices open to her, Elayne decides that the Laird of the Beast Clan is her best, if only, option.
An Echo in the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
Everything is finally right in Gavin’s world. He’s betrothed to his love, the bold and fair Jenny, hoping to wed come summer.
Until a ghost from Gavin’s past comes back to haunt him. Will Jenny and Gavin’s love be torn apart by this intruder in their lives? The Jewel of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
What happens when a striking Scottish beauty finds herself at the mercy of kings and lords?
When Caitrin MacCollough returns to her brother’s lands, she believes she has found a safe haven, a sanctuary. A striking beauty, one that is legendary in the Highlands, she attracts attention from everyone, including the king of Scotland, Sir Robert the Bruce.
But after a lifetime of loneliness, the pandemonium of Clan MacCollough doesn’t sit well with the young Caitrin. To hide from all the chaos, she often hides her looks and retreats to animals in the barn, finding peace and quiet.
When the King decides that a beauty such as Caitrin shouldn’t be hidden away, but instead used as a bartering chip to make alliances with another Highland chieftain, panic consumes her.
With the help of the MacCollough giant, Torin, they embark on a radical, secret plan that amounts to treason. To accomplish this task, however, Torin must give up his own solitary life and do something he hasn’t done in years: open his heart to another.
They believe their secret plan successful, only they don’t know an English Earl has his own plans for the Scottish lass.
Amid a rich backdrop of fighting to reclaim a nation and a crown for Robert the Bruce, Caitrin and Torin must rely on each other to survive. Can they open their darkest hearts and find love with one another? Beneath a Highland Moon by Gwyn Brodie
After her clan’s castle falls under siege, the fair-haired Lady Jillian MacRae finds a way to escape with her four-year-old brother, seeking help from the handsome Kade MacLachlan, laird and master of Ravenskull Castle. Four years past their love had been strong—until her father betrothed her to another man who was later killed. Now, it is Kade she turns to for help in regaining control of her own castle from the wicked man who has taken over and intends to marry her. Once she is again face-to-face with Kade, she realizes the love she thought she’d put aside is alive and thriving.
Kade is speechless when the beautiful Jillian offers herself to him in exchange for protecting her young brother and banishing the intruders from her castle—an offer he is more than willing to accept. He has no intention of allowing her to slip through his fingers again. And when her life hangs in the balance, he will not let anything—or anyone—stop him from saving her, even as his own life dangles by a thread.
