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In the quaint Scottish village of Kilmuir, Emma Baxter, a young woman trying to shake off her past, falls under the charm of the rugged Highlander, Nathaniel MacLeod. Despite the legend of Highland magic, Emma is drawn to Nathaniel’s genuine kindness and the promise of a fresh start in his time period. However, as Emma’s arrival brings unexpected attention and complications, Nathaniel finds himself caught between two worlds. As Emma and Nathaniel navigate the challenges of their differing timelines, they must confront the heart of their love and the fate that binds them. In the quaint Scottish village of Kilmuir, Emma Baxter, a young woman trying to shake off her past, falls under the charm of the rugged Highlander, Nathaniel MacLeod. Despite the legend of Highland magic, Emma is drawn to Nathaniel’s genuine kindness and the promise of a fresh start in his time period. However, as Emma’s arrival brings unexpected attention and complications, Nathaniel finds himself caught between two worlds. As Emma and Nathaniel navigate the challenges of their differing timelines, they must confront the heart of their love and the fate that binds them.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lynn Kurland
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