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Set against the rugged backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the story follows 28‑year‑old laird Niall McLaren, renowned for his prowess in war and romance, as he confronts a long‑standing promise to marry into a neighboring clan. When the young Edinburgh beauty Sabrina Duncan appears, his heart is stirred by a fierce attraction that threatens to upend both their lives. Their relationship unfolds amid the dangers of clan feuds and hidden secrets, compelling the once‑feared marriage to become a passionate union that must overcome the old enmities of the Highlands.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Nicole Jordan
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