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The Dark Highlander follows Dageus MacKeltar, a modern Manhattan resident and once‑forgotten Scottish noble, who must confront a legion of ancient Druids that claim his soul. When archaeology student Chloe Zanders discovers a portal that pulls her back to medieval Scotland, she is thrust into a perilous world of ancient magic and relentless desire. Together, they face thirteen evil spirits while navigating a prophecy that could decide their fates.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Karen Marie Moning
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