Highland Bride — Colleen French

To unite their clans, Kara Gordon is bound by a marriage contract to the McKie family. But when her intended dies in a bloody mountain skirmish, she is forced to marry his heir and younger brother, Henry, a mere twelve-year-old boy. Fearing their union--and its consummation--Kara is relieved that the new earl is more in need of a mother's care than a lover's touch.

Yet one man longs for Kara's caress--Henry's advisor, protector, and half-brother--Ian. As Ian's attraction to Kara dares to flame into scandalous desire, enemies inside and outside the castle fight to remove Henry from the throne--by any means necessary.

But Kara, who has never once known the love of another, cannot deny her fiery passions. Only Ian's undying devotion can embolden her to face the future--one that may destroy everyone she holds dear.

SCOTTISH FIRE SERIES, in order
Highland Lady
Highland Lord
Highland Bride

AWARDS:
Delaware Diamond Award for Literary Excellence
P.E.A.R.L. Award