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Prince Nikolai Romanovin is furious when his grandmother is abducted during a visit to an old friend in the Scottish Highlands. Determined to avoid a diplomatic crisis, Nik plans a covert rescue, slipping into enemy territory disguised as a groom. His scheme goes awry when he is caught by the laird’s daughter, Lady Ailsa Mackenzie, who immediately sees through his mask. While she may lack conventional beauty, Ailsa’s wit and fierce loyalty to her clan compel her to aid the prince. Together, they must free his grandmother from danger, while grappling with emerging feelings for one another, risking both their hearts and the honor of their peoples.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Hawkins
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