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Schottland, 2022. Die New Yorker Kinderärztin Jennifer Foster glaubt nicht an Zeitreisen, an Vorherbestimmung. Und doch steht sie nun hier – in Dunyvaig Castle. Im Mittelalter. Als Gefangene eines Highlanders. Ihr bleiben nur wenige Tage, um einen Weg zurück in ihre Zeit zu finden, denn nur dann wird sich ihr innigster Wunsch mithilfe moderner Medizin erfüllen. Gegen jede Vernunft zögert Jennifer jedoch, den rauen Laird zu verlassen. Längst hat dieser ihr Herz erobert. Schottland, 1313. Für Aulay MacDonald ist Jennifer ein Rätsel.

He stole her to hurt his enemy. He never planned to fall for her. A vengeful warrior abducts the proud daughter of the man who murdered his father—only to discover she is his soulmate. Vengeance and epic love collide on Medieval Isle of Mull. Jack Maclean wants revenge against the man who butchered his father. He’s waited long enough to claim it, but now he has a plan: he’s going to hit Kendric Mackinnon where it hurts and steal his lovely daughter. Tara Mackinnon is doggedly loyal to her clan.

Book three of Throw for Top, an alternate pov, MM-forward retelling of the Keep series, as narrated by Wil.

Moira McAfee has spent her life training to be a warrior. When unexpected events lead the clan and its allies to war, she does as always and jumps in head first with no thoughts for her own safety. Brodie McClain has admired Moira since he met her at the Highland Games, and he feels certain she should be his bride. Marrying amidst a war where they are both part of the army proves to be a challenge but not an insurmountable one. When Brodie is injured and Moira is the one to save him, he must fight for his life.

Fire and ice. Powerful forces on their own. Combined? Invincible passion. When mighty Thorburn MacDougall, commander of the Lord of Argyll’s warriors, overpowers the canniest Norwegian he’s ever battled, he rips off the man’s helm to savor the look of horror right before delivering the killing blow.

Her arrow hit his shoulder. Her beauty caught his eye. But then there was the kiss...commander Valan MacDougall and his men are sent to end extended attack on Caerlaverock Castle, stronghold of Clan Maxwell. The warriors fully expect the reportedly aged widow of the keep to swoon with relief when they arrive. The English have plagued the fortress and surrounding village for weeks. The warriors from Argyll mean to end the siege in a day or less. In fact, they're placing bets on just how long it will take. After all, they are the invincible Gallóglaigh, and the English are... the English.

Sometimes the best revenge is to thrive… When Ross MacDougall, fearless warrior, frequenter of brothels, and seducer of other men’s wives, receives word that the Lord of Argyll wishes to reward him for their latest campaign, he’s skeptical. His liege’s gifts are often dubious blessings. Oftentimes, more like curses. Turns out he’s right to be leery. The reward is an Irish lass who looks like a grubby boy meant to work in the stables. And she's not intended to be Ross’s slave. She’s meant to be his wife. Men turn away from Elise O’Cleirigh because of the accursed red stain on her right cheek.

Der fehlende Epilog zu Eine Frau für MacKinnon. Beachten Sie bitte, dass dies keine alleinstehende Erzählung ist, sondern ein extra-langer Epilog, der für Eine Frau für MacKinnon geschrieben wurde. Elf Jahre später ist Hugh FitzSimon ein gebrochener Mann. Er ist verlassen und allein — eine Jammergestalt, die sich dem Selbstmitleid hingibt, und ein Geizhals, der es mit Ebeneezer aufnehmen kann. Der Geist seiner verstorbenen Frau, der ihn besucht und ihm darlegt, wie sein Leben war, wie es hätte sein können — und wie es enden wird, wenn FitzSimon sich nicht bessert, bevor die Kerze erlischt.

Drei harte Highlander-Herzen werden erobert in dieser Sammelausgabe von Hannah Howell. Highland-Lord Artan Murray soll die ihm unbekannte Cecily, die Nichte eines verstorbenen Verwandten, ehelichen … und erlebt eine Überraschung: Die wilde Schönheit erobert schon bei der ersten Begegnung sein Herz! Sir Lucas Murray ist Schreckliches widerfahren – nun ist er zurückgekehrt, um Rache zu nehmen an dem Clan, der ihm seine Ehre nahm … und an Lady Katherine, die er liebte, bis sie ihn grausam verriet.

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Les rumeurs vont bon train au sein des rues d'Easthaven. Il est dit que la nouvelle reine, fraîchement couronnée, souhaite redorer l'image de certains nobles de la cour dont la réputation a été entachée par leur vie de débauche. Farell Harrys est beau, riche et mystérieux. Il refuse le mariage et entend bien profiter des filles de joie, des jeux et de l'alcool, ces vices que l'ancien roi lui permettait jusque-là. Pourtant, la décision prise par la nouvelle souveraine risque bien de ruiner l'avenir auquel il aspirait.

По берегам рек, соединяющих Балтийское море с проходами к самой Византии, издавна живут и умирают, воюют и торгуют люди из самых разных племен: скандинавы, балты, финны и славяне. Древние верования, сказания и первобытные обряды создают захватывающую атмосферу, на фоне которой разыгрывается драма Ингигерд, дочери конунга, в одночасье потерявшей все: после захвата викингами торгового города Алдейгьи и убийства отца, девушка, чудом избежавшая плена, горит жаждой мести и ждет момента, чтобы осуществить возмездие.

New to the Windsor court, beautiful and quick-witted Felise Scelfton instantly becomes the coveted object of desire. Spurred on by her flirtatious manner and rumors of her dowry, knights brandish their swords for her hand in marriage, but King Henry II has already decided her fate—His royal command gives her hand to Sir Royce Leighton, the scarred and brooding lord of Segeland, in order to seal a political alliance. Despite a tempestuous beginning, their arranged marriage gives way to desire, and Royce’s bitter memories are soothed by his alluring young wife.

Magnus has built an empire. He is a king in 1291. He is a king in the 24th century. And there are centuries between that must be guarded. He and his family are living in the past, attempting to keep the historical record and the timeline orderly, and the succession of kings straight, but now they have a new villain, Asgall, who is coming to power. He has his eyes set on Magnus's family, he wants to destroy them.

In a world of gilded halls and whispered secrets, love is the ultimate rebellion. Lady Isolde has always known her place: the perfect noblewoman, betrothed to Lord Geoffrey, a man of power and ambition. But her heart shatters the boundaries of duty when she meets Sir Alexander, a daring knight whose fiery passion ignites her soul. What begins as a fleeting glance across a crowded court becomes a dangerous liaison—hidden meetings in moonlit gardens, stolen kisses in shadowed corners, and a connection too powerful to deny.

Isla MacLeod kennt jeden Winkel von Kintallan Castle. Seit zwanzig Jahren sorgt sie dafür, dass Hochzeitspaare hier den schönsten Tag ihres Lebens erleben – während sie selbst vergeblich auf ihre große Liebe wartet. Doch als ihre Mutter ihr ein jahrhundertealtes Familiengeheimnis enthüllt, beginnt sich ihr geordnetes Leben aufzulösen. Plötzlich findet sich Isla in einem Schottland wieder, das wilder und gefährlicher ist als alles, was sie kennt. Hier, wo das Schicksal der Clans an der Klinge eines Schwertes hängt, begegnet sie einem Krieger, der ihr Herz im Sturm erobert.

Cuando su familia es masacrada, Meribeth Colquhoun solo tiene una opción: huir. Con su hermano pequeño a su cuidado y una identidad falsa para mantenerse con vida, atraviesa Escocia aferrándose a una única promesa: protegerlo cueste lo que cueste. Lo que no esperaba era encontrarse con Broc Ross, un highlander de mirada peligrosa y pasado turbulento que amenaza con desbaratar todos sus planes.

Sara Barrett hasn’t been able to stop thinking about the handsome highlander who strode into her life from sixteenth century Scotland. She decides to leave her brother, her home, and her entire life behind to find him, but first she must convince Edna Campbell to send her back in time. The witch sees trouble ahead for the determined lass, and tries to discourage her. But Sara has made up her mind and won’t be deterred.

For four years Maggie Whitlock has been on the run with her brother and young daughter, moving from town to town and never staying in one place long. After her midwife mother was blamed for the death of a noblewoman and her baby, she was executed. Now those same nobles are coming for Maggie! Maggie acts as mother, provider and protector to her brother and daughter, but beneath her tough exterior she is laden with guilt. She can't help but think she is to blame for the loss of her mother, since she birthed her own baby that night and took her mother's attention away from the noble.

Scozia, 2022. La pediatra Jennifer Foster è più che brillante quando, mentre festeggia con degli amici, la barca su cui si trova ha un'avaria nei pressi dell'isola di Achleith. Sbarcata e in attesa della guardia costiera, Jenny scopre una pietra coperta di strani segni. Pensando che sia tutto un gioco, dà il cinque all'impronta scavata nella pietra e precipita attraverso il tempo fino al Medioevo. Scozia, 1313. Il laird delle Highlands Aulay MacDonald sta cercando il tesoro di una nave inglese che potrebbe cambiare il corso della guerra.