To Desire a Highlander (44 page)

TO LOVE A HIGHLANDER

“A great addition to her collection… a quirky and cheerful book, entertainingly written.”

—HarlequinJunkie.com

“A true gem of a book loaded with vivid imagery, Scottish lore, and a touching ‘rags to riches’ romance that is sure to tug at a few heartstrings… I anxiously await the second installment in this wonderful new series!”

—FreshFiction.com

“4½ stars! With the Scandalous Scots series, Welfonder demonstrates why she’s one of the finest writers of Scottish romance. This deeply emotional novel and its memorable characters are steeped in the legends and lore of the Highlands. Welfonder crafts another sensual, touching, unforgettable tale with a bit of ghostly magic, laughter, and love.”

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RT Book Reviews

SEDUCTION OF A HIGHLAND WARRIOR

“4½ stars! This is Welfonder at her finest. The well-paced, intricate plot brings life to a highly sensual and emotional romance populated by unforgettable characters. The romance is steeped in rich lore and legend, adding a fairy-tale dimension that will have readers sighing with happiness.”

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RT Book Reviews

“Sue-Ellen Welfonder takes the reader away from the mundane and gives her an emotional journey that floods the senses and makes the heart pound with both hope and fear… This one kept me up late and was worth every minute.”

—LongandShortReviews.com

TEMPTATION OF A HIGHLAND SCOUNDREL

“4½ stars! Welfonder’s second installment in the Highland Warriors trilogy is even better than the first! This finely crafted, highly emotional romance is populated by heroes whose lives are defined by the concept of honor and strong-willed heroines who don’t accept surrender as a possibility.”

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RT Book Reviews

“Kendrew is quite the hero! Readers will love his rough ways, as much as they will love Isobel’s fire and spirit… an enchanting mix of romance, history, and the smallest bit of paranormal.”

—RomRevToday.com

SINS OF A HIGHLAND DEVIL

“4½ stars! Top Pick! The first installment in Welfonder’s Highland Warriors trilogy continues a long tradition of well-written, highly emotional romances. This marvelous novel is rich in love and legend, populated by characters steeped in honor, to make for a sensual and emotional read.”

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RT Book Reviews

“A richly enjoyable story. Welfonder is a master storyteller.”

—ARomanceReview.com

A HIGHLANDER’S TEMPTATION

“[Welfonder] continues to weave magical tales of redemption, love, and loyalty in glorious, perilous mid-fourteenth-century Scotland.”

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Booklist

SEDUCING A SCOTTISH BRIDE

“4½ stars! Welfonder sweeps readers into a tale brimming with witty banter between a feisty heroine and a stalwart hero… The added paranormal elements and sensuality turn this into an intriguing page-turner that fans of Scottish romance will adore.”

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RT Book Reviews

BRIDE FOR A KNIGHT

“Once again, Welfonder’s careful scholarship and attention to detail vividly re-create the lusty, brawling days of medieval Scotland with larger-than-life chivalrous heroes and the dainty but spirited maidens.”

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Booklist

ONLY FOR A KNIGHT

“4½ stars! Enthralling… Welfonder brings the Highlands to life with her vibrant characters, impassioned stories, and vivid description.”

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RT Book Reviews

WEDDING FOR A KNIGHT

“A very romantic story… extremely sexy. I recommend this book to anyone who loves the era and Scotland.”

—TheBestReviews.com

MASTER OF THE HIGHLANDS

“Welfonder does it again, bringing readers another powerful, emotional, highly romantic medieval that steals your heart and keeps you turning the pages.”

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RT Book Reviews

DEVIL IN A KILT

“A lovely gem of a book. Wonderful characters and a true sense of place make this a keeper.”

—Patricia Potter, author of
The Heart Queen

Fall in Love with Forever Romance

A TASTE OF SUGAR

by Marina Adair

For fans of Rachel Gibson, Kristan Higgins, and Jill Shalvis comes the newest book in Marina Adair’s Sugar, Georgia series. Can sexy Jace McGraw win back his ex, pediatrician Charlotte Holden, with those three simple words: we’re still married?

EVER AFTER

by Rachel Lacey

After being arrested for a spray-painting spree that (perhaps) involved one too many margaritas, Olivia Bennett becomes suspect number one in a string of vandalisms. Deputy Pete Sampson’s torn between duty and desire for the vivacious waitress, but he may have to bend the rules because true love is more important than the letter of the law…

YOU’RE THE EARL THAT IWANT

by Kelly Bowen

For Heath Hextall, inheriting an earldom has been a damnable nuisance. What he needs is a well-bred, biddable woman to keep his life in order. Lady Josephine Somerhall is
not
suited for the job, but he’s about to discover that what she lacks in convention, she makes up for in passion.

TO DESIRE A HIGHLANDER

by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

The second book in
USA Today
bestseller Sue-Ellen Welfonder’s sexy Scandalous Scots series. When a powerful warrior meets Lady Gillian MacGuire—known as the Spitfire of the Isles—he’s shocked to learn that
he
’s the one being seduced and captivated…

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Contents

1. Cover
   
2. Title Page
   
3. Welcome
   
4. Dedication
   
5. Acknowledgments
   
6. Epigraph
   
7. The Legend of Laddie’s Isle
   
8. Chapter One
   
9. Chapter Two
   
10. Chapter Three
    
11. Chapter Four
    
12. Chapter Five
    
13. Chapter Six
    
14. Chapter Seven
    
15. Chapter Eight
    
16. Chapter Nine
    
17. Chapter Ten
    
18. Chapter Eleven
    
19. Chapter Twelve
    
20. Chapter Thirteen
    
21. Chapter Fourteen
    
22. Chapter Fifteen
    
23. Chapter Sixteen
    
24. Chapter Seventeen
    
25. Chapter Eighteen
    
26. Chapter Nineteen
    
27. Chapter Twenty
    
28. Chapter Twenty-One
    
29. Chapter Twenty-Two
    
30. Chapter Twenty-Three
    
31. Chapter Twenty-Four
    
32. Chapter Twenty-Five
    
33. Chapter Twenty-Six
    
34. Chapter Twenty-Seven
    
35. Chapter Twenty-Eight
    
36. Chapter Twenty-Nine
    
37. Chapter Thirty
    
38. Chapter Thirty-One
    
39. Epilogue
    
40. A Preview of
    To Love a Highlander
    
41. Also by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
    
42. Praise
    
43. Fall in Love with Forever Romance
    
44. Newsletters
    
45. Copyright
    

Copyright

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

Copyright © 2015 by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

Excerpt from
To Love a Highlander
copyright © 2014 by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

Cover illustration by Craig White. Design by Elizabeth Turner

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