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Kate MacCarran, a renowned spy known for her captivating allure, lures English soldiers into revealing their secrets for her kinsmen’s cause. When Captain Alec Fraser of The Black Watch captures her, the two become locked in a dangerous game of chases and confessions. As Kate refuses to surrender and Alec struggles to keep her from untangling further intrigue, their mutual attraction threatens to compromise both their missions.
Set against the backdrop of early twentieth‑century Scotland, "Keeping Kate" blends romance with espionage, showcasing the tension between duty and desire in a war‑torn landscape.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Susan King
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