Books like The Recruit by Monica Mccarty

In "Dragonfly in Amber," Diana Gabaldon transports readers across time to 18th‑century Scotland and France, following Claire Randall’s return with her daughter Brianna to uncover family secrets tied to the Jacobite uprising.

A Highland romance with a dark past, where a widowed lady seeks justice and a man from the past must learn to let go...

Set in sixth‑century Scotland, "The Lost Queen" follows Languoreth, twin sister of the historic Merlin, as she navigates war, rising Christianity, and political intrigue to defend her kingdom and preserve the Old Way.

Kate, a successful magazine writer in her mid-30s, struggles to find love in modern times, while also trying to keep her family's Scottish estate from foreclosure.

Two fabulously rich families unravel secrets of identity and passion in a sweeping romance saga set in Australia’s glittering society with a hint of historical intrigue.

Set in 15th‑century Scotland, the novel follows Warrior Robert ‘Raider’ Boyd, a feared soldier of the Scots, whose path of vengeance is challenged when he captures the captured sister of a woman he once saved—sparking a fierce yet tender romance.

In a tense medieval landscape, Joan Comyn uses her beauty to outwit enemies and uncover secrets, while former ally Alex Seton combats England’s spies to reveal the mystery of the ghost.

A romance novel about a widowed widower and a spirited young woman who sets out to prove that age isn't a barrier to love in a small town in the South during the 1930s during the Great Depression. The book explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family.

A love story of a legendary swordswoman and a Viking warrior, woven into the heart of history and romance, as two great warriors prepare for a final battle to claim their destinies and the magic of enchantment that ties them together.

A historical romance featuring two Blackthorne brothers and their political beliefs in the Revolutionary War, with themes of love, adventure, and politics.

A romantic historical adventure set in the 16th century with pirates, treasure, and a search for a lost paradise.

Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘A Game of Hide‑and‑Seek’ is a historical romance set in England, delving into first loves, marriage, family life and man‑woman relationships.