Highland Destinies Series

Myrnella's too young to be a widow. She misses Duran, who was more like a best friend and a brother than a husband. She's haunted by his brutal murder and fears the perpetrators of that heinous act will come after her next. Yet, she has no choice. She must run the inn and the other businesses her husband left her.   Highlander Arran's on a mission. He's going to touch base with his old friend Duran. His shock is two-fold when he finds out that Duran has passed and that his beautiful young widow is being harassed by a pair of ne'er-do-wells. Arran's made a promise to Duran. He's made a vow that he would die to keep. Will his feelings for the lovely highland widow interfere with his promise?

When Laird Riderch Stuart and his men are outnumbered and ambushed by brigands he's frustrated. When he loses to their leader in a one-on-one skirmish, he's beyond frustrated. When he discovers their leader is a flame-haired, emerald-eyed beauty who brandishes a sword like a professional he's astounded.   Sorcha Morton's the daughter of a brigand. One of the best. Now she's taken his place as leader of the band of highway men. She lives a life that she's come to love, living in caves, stealing from the rich, and often sharing with the needy. She didn't count on meeting a fair-haired laird who would capture her attention.   Riderch's got a problem and he feels certain that Sorcha can help him solve it. Will this fiery brigand lass agree to help him? Will he lose his heart to this thieving lass?

Laird Niall Carrick has no interest in marriage, though the elders of the clan push the young laird to take a wife and guarantee an heir for his bloodline. He has more important matters on his mind. Such as determining who the assassin that keeps making attempts on his life is. After a particularly vicious and unexpected attack on Laird Niall Carrick and his men, Niall is left alone, wounded, and close to death. Seeking the village where he can secure healing, he takes the wrong direction and ends up at a tombstone, bleeding and injured.   Considered a witch, Moira's ostracized by the surrounding villages, except for the rare occasion when her excellent healing skills are required. Moira avoids mankind and judgment as her secrets could yield more problems than solutions. She regularly pays a visit to her mother's gravesite, but one fateful day, she finds an injured man leaning against her mother's headstone.   How can this healer with a shameful secret of her existence and a laird who wants nothing to do with commitment find everlasting happiness? Will her secret rend them asunder? Will the assassin succeed in taking Niall from her life?

Highland lass Kristine Somerlad is neither male nor old, and yet, she's the town elder, tasked with the safeguarding of a village which has been facing attack after attack and calamity after calamity. She's written to their laird repeatedly, seeking assistance and protection from marauders. To no avail. And now the laird has sent the captain of his guard to collect the tithe. After all they've been through, all the losses, and now they want what little the village has. She will do her best to make sure she pays the obligation, though it galls her.   Highlander Fergus is a scarred, embattled, embittered soldier. He's suffered greatly in his life, and has resorted to living a solitary and silent life. As the captain of Laird Carrick's guard, he's been given the duty of collecting the tithe. No big task, one would think. Until he runs into a lass who for some strange reason has become the village elder. A lass who stands up to him and suffers fools lightly. A stubborn lass who refuses to accept help. By damn, he'll see to it she lets him help her and her people. At any cost.

Mac has lived a life of wandering, never staying in one place for long. But when his friend Blaine asks for help saving their town, Mac finds himself building a home and forming strong bonds with the community. Despite his longing to leave, the people of the town have grown to love him. Blaine sees through Mac's carefree facade and confronts him about the pain that drives him to wander. A dinner conversation forces Mac to confront the truth, but will he stay and face it or continue down his path of running? Ailis, the talented seamstress and shop owner in a small Highland village, is content with her simple life filled with fabric, tea, and solitude. However, when the widower William approaches her with a ripped pair of pants, she finds herself facing a persistent suitor who wants more than just her sewing skills. Ailis must navigate the challenges of running her own business and maintaining her independence while dealing with the unwelcome attention of William. Until a stranger walks up. Or maybe not a stranger.