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Brought up in poverty in the slums of Edinburgh’s Old Town, nineteen-year-old Catriona Dunbar is shocked to discover, on her mother’s death, that she is heiress to a handsome fortune. But there is a catch – the inheritance will be hers only if she agrees to become the ward of Sir Duncan Buccleuch, the notoriously loose-living Laird of Lochlannan Castle.Catriona’s mother had always blamed the Buccleuch family – Sir Duncan’s late father in particular – for her sister’s death. Now, under pressure from her impoverished fiancé, Catriona reluctantly journeys into the heart of the Highlands to make her home in the Laird’s 15th century keep.There, she finds that Sir Duncan intends to take his responsibilities as her guardian seriously. But Catriona is determined to discover the truth about her aunt’s untimely death.

A captivating memoir of one woman’s relationship with a man and his mansion.When Belinda Rathbone, a New York art historian, met eccentric Anglo-Scots bachelor John Ouchterlony it was the start of a story of clashing cultures and crumbling houses. After a whirlwind romance she married the man – and his 400 acre estate and decrepit mansion in Scotland. In her charming and moving account of their time together she reveals her many discoveries about this strange world – not just the persistence of lino, and family history ancient and recent, but the value of dead elms, the art of the Aga, yoga with the aristocracy, and the vitally important business of producing an heir…

‘Warm, witty and decidedly wicked—great entertainment.’ Stephanie Laurens on Hard-Hearted Highlander.Mystery and desire cloak the Scottish HighlandsUnruly. Unmarried. Unapologetic. Catriona Mackenzie’s reputation precedes her everywhere she goes. Her beloved late aunt Zelda taught Cat to live out loud and speak her mind, and that’s exactly what she does when Zelda’s legacy—a refuge for women in need—comes under fire. When her quest puts her in the path of the disturbingly mysterious Hamlin Graham, Duke of Montrose, Cat is soon caught up in the provocative rumours surrounding the dark duke.Never one to retreat, Cat boldly goes where no one else has dared for answers. Shrouded in secrets, a hostage of lies, Hamlin must endure the fear and suspicion of those who believe he is a murderer. The sudden disappearance of his wife and the truth he keeps silent are a risk to his chances at earning a coveted parliamentary seat. Bu he’s kept his affairs tightly held until a woman with sparkling eyes and brazen determination appears unexpectedly in his life. Deadly allegations might be his downfall, but his unleashed passion could be the duke’s ultimate undoingPraise for Julia London:‘Julia London writes vibrant, emotional stories and sexy, richly drawn characters.” New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter‘An absorbing read from a novelist at the top of her game.’ Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Wild Wicked Scot‘Expert storytelling and believable characters make the romance [one that] readers will be sad to leave behind.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Wild Wicked Scot

Dark warrior, rebellious bride… Taken prisoner by the Norman invaders who destroyed her home and family, Lady Ashlynn finds her life in jeopardy – until her saviour comes in the form of a powerful Scottish warlord. Black Iain may be fierce, yet Ashlynn feels strangely safe in his arms…Iain McAlpin’s reputation is well deserved, and no one will capture his heart. Having loved and lost once before, Iain wants only to be free of the rebellious, enticing Ashlynn. But then a decree from the King arrives…and commands Iain to make his beautiful captive his wife!