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The Viper is the fourth book of the Highland Guard saga. It follows Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi, a discreet and lethal warrior whose loyalty lies only with his purse—and his own survival. When he is ordered to escort Bella MacDuff to the royal coronation, the task tests his skills and his heart. Bella, a woman who has already endured loss, loss of a child and freedom, mounts a daring, clandestine mission to regain her daughter and her honor. Together they navigate a treacherous quest that forces each to confront past betrayals, the risks of love, and the possibility of redemption in a world marked by imaginary wars and mercenary battles.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Monica McCarty
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