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Darach MacKenzie has sworn to never let a woman into his heart after a trusted bride betrayed him, setting the stage for a blood feud between his clan and the Frasers. Amid looming war, a charming but strong‑willed Caitlin MacInnes is rescued by Darach from the tyrannical Laird Fraser. Determined to free herself from pain, Caitlin threatens to leave the safety of the MacKenzies, but when Laird Fraser confronts them, Darach must marshal both strength and wit to protect her—wrestling with the possibility of losing his heart. The novel explores loyalty, vengeance, and the chance for love amid Highland strife.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Alyson McLayne
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