Laird of Ballanclaire (32 page)

Kam was shaking again. Constant watched the baby trembling in his hands. Kam lifted Geoffrey to his face and pressed his nose against the babe’s cheek.

He slanted his gaze across at her before returning to his son. “He’s beautiful, my love. I thank you. He’s just so different from—wait a moment. He’s na’ dark. He’s got light brows. Please doona’ tell me you dyed my son’s hair.”

“I had to. He looked just like you. One glance and anyone would know who sired him. I’m afraid it’s permanent, too. Like mine. It will have to grow out.”

“It’s striking on his mother. I’ll na’ allow it on any bairn of mine. We’ll have it shaved or something. Call your maid. Bother that. I’ll get her. Doona’ you dare move and expose more of yourself. Our son doesn’t need that sort of education from his parents.”

Constant smiled. “He’s three months old.”

“And you’ve that maid awaiting him in the hall. She’s wed to Blair? I mean, Carlos? Good heavens. Will the wonders of this day never cease? I’ll be right back, love. I promise. I’m na’ going anywhere for about . . . ten hours or so. I promise that, too. For a woman of your experience, it should be obvious. I guess I was na’ a verra good teacher in your loft, was I?”

Kameron slid to the edge of the bed and stood, cradling his son in the crook of one arm while readjusting the belt of his own robe with the other. He was right. She was experienced and his desire was obvious.

“Oh, Kam. You were the best,” she replied. And it was the truth.

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A PERFECT KNIGHT FOR LOVE

 

Deep in the Scottish Highlands, a stalwart clansman and a wayward bride confront duty and desire . . .

 

 

With his reckless, drunken brother bringing ruin to the clan, and the lass he’s loved all his life in the clutches of a violent husband, the last thing Thayne MacGowan needs is a spirited, sharp-tongued damsel to contend with—no matter how enticing she may be . . .

 

 

Having narrowly escaped an objectionable arranged marriage, Amalie is starting a new life—with a new identity. But her freedom is cut short when a surly but irresistibly handsome Highlander is forced to take her as his bride. If only he knew who she really was . . .

 

 

Fate designs an improbable match, and a battle of wills ensues. As Amalie struggles to protect her identity, Thayne finds himself fighting for an unexpected love—and a passion neither can refuse . . .

KNIGHT EVERLASTING

 

In the heat of battle, a powerful Scottish laird takes a mysterious woman captive . . .

 

 

When Aidan MacKetryck finds a flaxen-haired maid caught in the crosshairs of battle, he quickly saves her from certain death. But while Aidan expects gratitude, he is sorely disappointed—for the fiery lass makes it clear she wants nothing to do with him . . .

 

 

Juliana D’Aubenville is in hiding from those who want her entire family to perish. Despite her attraction to the strikingly handsome Aidan, Juliana knows she must escape before her identity is revealed. The trouble is, Aidan refuses to let her go . . .

 

 

With each moment Aidan and Juliana are together, their desire becomes more enticing—and harder to resist. But just as Aidan tries to lay claim to Juliana once and for all, their darkest secrets are finally revealed—putting both their love and their lives in terrible danger . . .

A KNIGHT AND WHITE SATIN

 

In the rugged Scottish Highlands, a mighty clansman weds a headstrong heiress against her will—and discovers a fiery passion he’ll risk his life to protect . . .

 

 

Payton Dunn-Fadden is the King’s Champion, notorious for his ability to fight any man and win. With steely eyes and a deeply muscled physique, his powers of seduction are just as legendary. But Payton has a dark secret known only to his wife—and it’s a secret she may not keep . . .

 

 

Known as White Satin, Dallis Caruth is infuriated by her forced marriage to Payton. The brute is far below her station . . . which makes her attraction to him utterly maddening. Now Dallis is determined to tame the fearsome laird—and win her freedom in the bargain . . .

 

 

As Payton and Dallis spar with one another, their desire ignites into fiery lovemaking. But danger is closer than either realizes. For the king has plans for the couple—plans that may unravel Payton’s secret—and cost them both their lives . . .

ONCE UPON A KNIGHT

 

In the fog-filled Scottish Highlands of 1457, a sensual dare brings together a fiery lass and a mysterious suitor—but it will take far more for them to discover they’ve fallen in love . . .

 

 

The fiercely handsome Vincent Danzel never backs away from a dare. So when he’s challenged to make a particular young lady fall in love with him without taking her to his bed, he jumps at the chance to woo the unsuspecting lass to her knees . . .

 

 

Sybil Eschoncan’s visions warn her that an unsuitable man will enter her life, and Vincent’s sudden appearance confirms her prediction. But she’s unprepared for her wild attraction to the rake—and perplexed by his unwillingness to claim her . . .

 

 

Vincent vows to resist his mounting desire, even as Sybil’s every word intrigues him and her every touch ignites his senses. But when another man lays claim to the tempting maid, Vincent must risk everything to fight for the love he never expected to find . . .

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