The Highland Knights series continues as one of Scotland's most steadfast warriors shields a broken beauty while she soothes the pain in his soldier's heart.*This book was previously published under the title Highland Temptation, The Highland Knights, book 3, and is being reissued with a new cover and content changes.The Warrior: Ever since the Battle of Waterloo, Sir Colin Stirling has struggled with memories that haunt him night and day. Driven near to madness, he no longer trusts himself with meaningful relationships of any kind. At least in this temporary sanctuary, Colin can withdraw from the world-that is, until his stunningly gorgeous charge learns the full depth of his pain. The Lady: When Lady Emilia Featherstone discovers that her despicable father has been scheming against the Crown, she turns to the Highland Knights for protection-and retribution. Spirited away to a safe house on the outskirts of London, Emilia is surprised to find herself sharing close quarters with a soft-spoken, musclebound Highlander. Before long, curiosity gives way to an alarming attraction. Emilia has learned firsthand from her father that men are not to be trusted. She just never met one so honorable and loyal, so powerful and, yes, tempting. In Emilia, Colin sees a kindred spirit with battle scars of her own. He also senses a chance to heal...and to find love. TW/CW: depictions of violence, assault, abuse, and PTSD
The Highland Knights series continues as one of Scotland's most steadfast warriors shields a broken beauty while she soothes the pain in his soldier's heart.*This book was previously published under the title Highland Temptation, The Highland Knights, book 3, and is being reissued with a new cover and content changes.The Warrior: Ever since the Battle of Waterloo, Sir Colin Stirling has struggled with memories that haunt him night and day. Driven near to madness, he no longer trusts himself with meaningful relationships of any kind. At least in this temporary sanctuary, Colin can withdraw from the world-that is, until his stunningly gorgeous charge learns the full depth of his pain. The Lady: When Lady Emilia Featherstone discovers that her despicable father has been scheming against the Crown, she turns to the Highland Knights for protection-and retribution. Spirited away to a safe house on the outskirts of London, Emilia is surprised to find herself sharing close quarters with a soft-spoken, musclebound Highlander. Before long, curiosity gives way to an alarming attraction. Emilia has learned firsthand from her father that men are not to be trusted. She just never met one so honorable and loyal, so powerful and, yes, tempting. In Emilia, Colin sees a kindred spirit with battle scars of her own. He also senses a chance to heal...and to find love. TW/CW: depictions of violence, assault, abuse, and PTSD
