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Drustan MacKeltar, a Highland laird bound by a centuries‑old enchantment, awakes from a cavernous slumber when Gwen Cassidy, a modern woman, inadvertently brings him to the present. Their instant, time‑defying bond forces Gwen to become the woman who will help Drustan return to his own era, confront a treacherous enemy in 16th‑century Scotland, and protect his people from an impending doom. The story blends romance, time travel, and Highland intrigue, spotlighting passionate love across centuries.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Karen Marie Moning
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