Bound to the stake with villagers screaming "burn witch,"
the healer Zia looks to the heavens hoping for a miracle.
It arrives when a group of warriors interrupts the lighting
of her funeral pyre. The warrior needs information from the
healer about his brother and snatches her away from her
accusers. Zia leads him to her grandmother's village where
she last saw the warrior's brother, Ronan. Used to people
being afraid of her, Zia finds the warrior Artair not
intimidated by her abilities.
Artair Sinclare left his clan looking for Ronan, who was
captured by barbarians. He promised his other brothers he
would not fail in his quest. Chasing rumors, Artair finally
discovers the healer who cared for Ronan. After meeting
Zia, he believes she knows more than she is telling him
about Ronan's departure from her village. With that in
mind, Artair pushes Zia to visit his clan. He has two
purposes; the clan needs a healer and he needs time to
convince Zia to reveal the secrets she hides.
After numerous encounters, Artair feels the attraction
between them growing. He believes Zia will make a suitable
bride for him. Zia refuses to marry unless it is for love.
She knows she could love Artair, but he keeps a tight rein
over his emotions, whereas she hides none of her feelings.
In the midst of their arguing, a man from Zia's past
arrives, bringing deadly trouble for Zia and those around
her.
The Sinclare Brothers series continues with a touching tale
of a woman who embraces life and wants a man as passionate
as she is. Ms. Fletcher pairs her with a strong, quiet man
determined to make her his own.
Highland warrior Artair
Sinclare would do anything to find his missing brother.
But the only woman who can help him is about to be burned
at the stake! Zia, a talented healer, has been branded a
witch by vicious local villagers. Swooping in to save her
at the very last moment, Artair swears to protect
her . . . even if the only way to keep her safe is to
pretend to be her beloved husband.
A Tempting
Alliance. . .
Marry this savage stranger? Never!
Yet the beautiful and determined Zia soon realizes that
she needs Artair's help to proceed with her life's work.
She submits to their risky charade, growing closer to
Artair all the while. Hunted by treacherous enemies, they
escape to a wild, wooded place deep in the Scottish
Highlands, where unexpected desires ignite . . . and Zia
finds herself utterly, wholly under the Highlander's
spell.
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