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Thomas, an English earl on a covert mission in Scotland, is thrown off course when he meets the spirited Fia MacLean. Their sparks fly in the woods outside the MacLean castle, but his escape attempts only complicate matters further. The pair’s flirtation turns into a precarious liaison, drawing Thomas into a tangled web of political intrigue, desire, and unexpected duty. As he balances his secretive assignment with an emerging passion, Thomas finds himself bound to a romance that may change his fate forever.
Hawkins blends historical detail with witty dialogue, creating a lively portrait of seventeenth‑century Scottish life and the challenges of love and duty.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Hawkins
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