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Set in 15th‑century Scotland, *The Reluctant Highlander* follows Lady Fiona Ormiston, who is summoned by the king to take as wife Sir Adham MacFinlagh, a rugged Highland knight whose manners are rough but whose heart is sincere. Fiona, accustomed to the comfort of her family and the expectations of court life, is thrust into a world of fierce loyalty, harsh conditions, and the mystery of a possible enemy within Adham’s lineage. As their marriage creates an alliance between the kingdom and the Highland clans, Fiona and Adham find their hearts bound together, while a political web threatens to unravel the fragile peace. Their journey underscores the tension between duty and desire in a time when love and loyalty could shape a nation.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Amanda Scott
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