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After the collapse of the MacKay clan, Glenda MacKay is left widowed and seeks safety in a marriage to the rugged Highlander Egan MacBain. Egan, who has long loved Glenda, promises to win her heart while keeping his passion hidden. Their union begins as a practical arrangement, but as Glenda learns of Egan’s true feelings, a forbidden romance erupts, stirring deep emotions and challenging the boundaries of love and loyalty within the rugged Scottish highlands.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Samantha James
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