Highland Destiny

by Hannah Howell

Overview

New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell began her long-running series featuring the beloved Murray clan with this classic love story of a Scottish hero given a second chance with the one woman who would never trust him again. Now, learn all about this magnificent family from the very beginning…

When destiny brought Sir Balfour Murray and his wounded brother down the same road as Maldie Kirkaldy, she offered her services as a nurse even as she tried to deny the desire this dark-eyed knight had ignited at first sight. Soon they discover that they both share a mission of vengeance, but Maldie cannot tell him her true identity - to do so would brand her a spy.

Sworn to avenge his family as chief of the Doncoill Clan, Balfour vows to destroy his greatest foe, with Maldie at his side. Yet Balfour knows that he can no more afford to trust her than he can ignore his lust for this sultry beauty. Now, he is not only determined to unearth her deepest secrets, but also to pursue his passion for her. And nothing will stand in his way – even if it threatens to divide his clan…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420153927
Publisher:	Kensington
Publication date:	04/26/2022
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	187,635
Product dimensions:	4.70(w) x 6.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Hannah Howell is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling historical romance author known for her distinctive voice, style, and pioneering spirit in the Scottish historical romance genre. A two-time Golden Leaf Award-winner, she is a RITA Award Finalist and recipient of the RT Book Reviews’ Career Achievement Award. She lives in West Newbury, Massachusetts with her family.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A brightly colored plaid that is sure to capture [listeners'] hearts everywhere." —-Romantic Times

Editorial Reviews

Howell (A Taste of Fire) kicks off her new 15th-century Highland trilogy with the story of Lord Balfour Murray, laird of Donncoill. His arch-enemy Sir William Beaton kidnapped Balfour's younger brother, Eric, and an attempted rescue ends in defeat and injury. During the retreat home, Maldie Kirkcaldy emerges from the bushes and offers her healing services. She, too, has a score to settle with Beaton and wants Balfour's help. Although the unkempt Maldie protests loudly and frequently about not being a whore like her mother, she and Balfour quickly become lovers. Torn between lust and duty, an increasingly suspicious Balfour imprisons Maldie, who escapes to Beaton with Balfour hot on her trail. While the narrative is rich with detail and the plot promising, the pacing is uneven and the dialogue clotted with "havenae"s, "cannae"s, "isnae"s and "verra"s that add little authenticity but much confusion. And any reader who cannae ken the wee secret, isnae trying verra hard. (July)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

"A brightly colored plaid that is sure to capture [listeners'] hearts everywhere." ---Romantic Times

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