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Kittie always hoped she’d marry for love. But her father had other plans...
It is 1794, and Scotland is in turmoil. Almost fifty years after the battle of Culloden and subsequent decimation of the clans, new landowners are mercilessly clearing their tenants to make way for more lucrative sheep.
Married off to a debaucherous Duke twice her age and thrust into the wilds of Scotland, Kittie enjoys a comfortable yet passionless life. Yet she’s a valuable pawn in a dangerous game of power and greed.
Abruptly torn from her home by a band of Highlanders determined to preserve their way of life at all costs, Kittie must navigate desolate captivity while struggling against a growing attraction towards her enigmatic captor, Moehill. Passionate, handsome, and tender, he’s nothing like the Scotsmen her husband always warned her about. But she’s a bargaining chip in a game she hardly understands and falling for him would be a very bad idea…
He’ll stop at nothing to protect his clan. She’ll stop at nothing to escape.
As passions ignite and her husband’s arrogance casts a dark shadow over negotiations, Kittie must weave treacherous paths of loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden attraction — but at what cost?
The Scots words are well chosen, and there is a strong sense of place. Fans of Diana Gabaldon will enjoy this Highland romp. ~ Historical Novel Society UK
I adored this beautiful debut novel by Lisa Brookhouse. It was easy to fall into the beautiful Scottish setting, she describes it so well and I found the story refreshing and the relationship development between the two main characters exhilarating!
The dialogue throughout was entertaining and realistic and I loved learning more about Scottish history and culture. I found myself at the end of the story, but not wanting it to end and am so happy to learn there's a sequel! I was completely swept up in the world of Kittie and Moehill! ~ Elin de Ruyter, author of Mother of Light
This work combines familiar romance conventions to stirring effect. The historical Scottish setting comes to life on the pages, through evocative descriptions. ~ The BookLife Prize