The Heart of the Emerald — Nancy Pennick

Ross, Juliet and son, Alec, return to Glenhaven in the Scottish Highlands with heavy hearts. They have reluctantly said goodbye to RossÕ two sisters. Glynis and Heather, along with HeatherÕs husband Jamie, who had to flee Scotland after the 1715 Uprising. When the couple returns home, troubling news greets them. While away, pompous and entitled John Alder and JulietÕs old suitor, had come to the castle looking for them. He is now on the brink of madness, driven by one thought. Find Juliet and make her his own. Fearing for her sonÕs safety, Juliet will do anything to protect Alec, but Ross may have a plan of his own.