Bride Takes a Charmer: A Scottish Historical Romance
Griffin, Kara
Synopsis "Bride Takes a Charmer: A Scottish Historical Romance"
Laird Shaw Mackintosh disbelieves the king betrothed him without consulting him. The situation is intolerable, but no one repudiates the king's command. With his neighbors' constant fracases over land rights and the homecoming of his sister and her husband, Shaw is somewhat bothered by the inconvenience―until he learns that Sorsha of Clan Chattan is an offered bride.Sorsha was forced into a loveless marriage to Rodick Chattan. When she witnesses his murder by one of his family, she requests aid from the queen. The king adds her name to the brides being offered to Highland lairds for her protection. Sorsha accepts her destiny, especially when Shaw Mackintosh, a charming laird, offers her marriage.Infatuated with Lady Sorsha, Shaw remembers their brief encounter at the king and queen's feast many years before. When he learns of her dreadful situation, he cannot stand aside and allow her to marry anyone but him. With his busy life as Laird of the Mackintoshes, he doesn't think his happiness or a family is possible―but when Sorsha opens her heart to him, his love for her becomes more than infatuation.Unforeseen enemies threaten to squash the happiness he's found and he seeks vengeance. Petty wars amid his neighboring clans prevent him from finding out who aims to destroy him. Shaw doesn't suspect his foe is closer than he thinks until he uncovers a traitor within his clan.Will these Highland vows and vengeance hold the promise of love and redemption for Shaw and Sorsha?Tropes/Themes you'll love: ✅ Arranged Marriage / Marriage of Convenience✅ Highlander Romance✅ Second Chance Encounter✅ Protector Hero✅ Heroine in Peril / Woman in Jeopardy✅ Clan Feud / Family Rivalry✅ Slow Burn to True Love✅ Hidden Enemy / Betrayal✅ Redemption / Healing Love✅ Strong HeroineNote: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam.
