Catriona Kincaid left the Highlands after her parents were
murdered by English soldiers. Her brother packed her off to
England and the safety of English relatives. Catriona has
lived off their charity never forgetting her Scottish
roots. Like her father before her, Catriona dreams of
Scottish independence. When her uncle demands she marry and
forget the Highlands, Catriona plots to marry a man she
hasn't seen in years. He currently resides in debtors'
prison, and Catriona believes for the right price he'll
marry her and accept her conditions.
Once a naval hero, Sir Simon Wescot discovered he was
unable to live up to the legend that grew around his feat.
The famous deed occurred when Simon stumbled accidentally
saving the life of his commander. Simon cut a wide path as
a notorious libertine with no cares in the world. As the
bastard child of a cold duke who despises him, Simon loves
the irritation that his reputation causes the duke.
Languishing in prison, Simon is astounded when Catriona
arrives with a proposition.
Catriona adored and idolized the charming young naval
officer she met years ago. She's followed his disreputable
career believing he's worth saving. Catriona offers him her
generous dowry if he takes her back to Scotland. The trip
proves illuminating and love flickers between them.
However, if not nourished, it will die leaving both of them
bereft.
Favorite romance author Teresa Medeiros spins a
memorable tale of girlhood dreams colliding with a man who
believes he has nothing to offer. From the first page,
readers will become engrossed in the characters and their
struggles as their dreams crash down into reality.
Highland beauty
Catriona Kincaid cares nothing for propriety—or even her
own safety—when she storms the grounds of Newgate Prison.
Determined to return to Scotland and restore her clan's
honor, she seeks the help of Sir Simon Wescott, a
disgraced nobleman and notorious rogue. She is prepared to
offer him both wealth and freedom, but she never dreams
the wicked rake will be bold enough to demand a far more
sensual prize.
Some like it seductive . . .
Simon is shocked to discover the tomboy he met long
ago has blossomed into a headstrong temptress. Although
he's sworn off his dreams of becoming a hero, he can't
resist playing knight errant to Catriona's damsel in
distress. Both adventure and peril await them at her
Highland home, where they will risk their lives to
vanquish her enemies . . . and risk their hearts to
discover a passion beyond their wildest dreams.
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