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Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTheir passionate encounter happened long ago by whatever measurement Claire Randall took. Two decades before, she had traveled back in time and into the arms of a gallant eighteenth-century Scot named Jamie Fraser. Then she returned to her own century to bear his child, believing him dead in the tragic battle of Culloden. Yet his memory has never lessened its hold on her.. -
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The Topaz Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn 1814, I took a little trip... Due to the subject matter (pirates and war), this story contains violence, sexually explicit scenes, and adult language and may be considered offensive to some readers. Starring Rick O’Grady and Billie Malone, with David and Kenzie, Pete and Sophia, and introducing Cajun Remy Benoit and special guest stars General Andrew Jackson and the pirate Jean Lafitte...Categorized as:
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![Maiden From the Mist by Tanya Anne Crosby]()
Maiden From the Mist by Tanya Anne Crosby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSorcha dún Scoti has known her whole life she is different. Now, the future of her clan is in doubt, and Una, their beloved seer is gone. The youngest dún Scoti inherits Una's beloved keek stane--and with it, the gift of sight. Here, the truth of her birth and death are revealed... -
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Gavin by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThough his body is healed, a modern-day vet in medieval Scotland must find a way to mend his heart.Though Gavin McShane is happy for his sister and her new life, his own has foundered. As he tries to recover from his lover's betrayal, he finds solace in the work of being a fisherman in the Orkneys. On his tiny island he finds relief in seclusion—until he meets the ghostly Blue Lady of Marr...Categorized as:
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![Highlander's Love by Mariah Stone]()
Highlander's Love by Mariah Stone
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s on the run. He’s digging in. When their destinies collide in medieval Scotland, will they forge a love for the ages?Afghanistan, 2020. US Army officer Amber Ryan never imagined her honor would come under fire. Framed for murdering her ex-boyfriend, she flees to Scotland and hides out in the ruins of Inverlochy Castle...Categorized as:
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Duncan by Jo Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRead THE GATHERING first to avoid spoilersDuncan Macpherson has but one thing in mind. Complete an act of valor in the two days of mortality allotted him by the Muir Witch, in order to win the chance to confront Bonny Prince Charles and put his sizeable Macpherson strength behind a long awaited reckoning... -
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Dragon Eternal by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the next installment of her captivating new Dragon Kings series, New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant connects an enigmatic and determined Dragon King and a courtesan sent to tempt him to his doom.He’s a man of few words, but she fills his soul with poetry.Quiet. Brooding. Capable... -
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Call of a Highlander by Katy Baker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTorn from the twenty-first century, lost in the lonely Highlands of Scotland, a modern woman discovers the most important secret of all: that love transcends time. Bethany Carter has just about given up. Having fled her homeland following the tragic murder of her parents, she’s focused on her goal of becoming a human rights lawyer. Maybe that way she can fix the terrible ache in her soul...Categorized as:
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Highlander Smitten by Rebecca Preston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPulled back in time to witness the real aftermath of her horrible dream, Fiona must navigate the uncertain waters of the Scottish Highlands while fighting her growing attraction for the man she knows is a killer... -
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Dragon Night by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Donna Grant brings you another sizzling Dark Kings novella. Governed by honor and ruled by desire There has never been a hunt that Dorian has lost. With his sights sent on a relic the Dragon Kings need to battle an ancient foe, he won’t let anything stand in his way – especially not the beautiful owner. Alexandra is smart and cautious... -
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Dragon Burn by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this scorching Dark Kings novella, New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant brings together a determined Dragon King used to getting what he wants and an Ice Queen who thaws for no one. Marked by passion A promise made eons ago sends Sebastian to Italy on the hunt to find an enemy... -
![And Be My Love by Rebecca Ruger]()
And Be My Love by Rebecca Ruger
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomeone has made bold promises to the Highland witches in exchange for disposing of Michael MacClellan. But the nigheanan sgàil, the daughters of shadow, do not engage in murder and, instead, put the fierce warrior into a deep sleep, hidden inside the earth in 14th century Scotland... -
![Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning]()
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsIt's taken him eleven centuries to find the right woman. He's not about to lose her now.Jessi St. James has GOT to get a life. Too many hours studying ancient artifacts has given the archaeology student a bad case of sex on the brain. So she figures she must be dreaming when she spies a gorgeous half-naked man staring out at her from inside the glass of an ancient mirror... -
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Firestorm by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSCORCHED BY DESIREDimitri lives to protect the secret of the Dragon Kings from the human race. Bound by a bond stronger than blood to the Kings, Dimitri uses his strength and prowess to defend a thousand-year-old secret. But when an oh-so-sexy, slightly absent-minded archaeologist wanders into his midst, Dimitri will have to give up his rules, and give in to desire...When Dr...Categorized as:
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Dragonfire by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPassion burns hot in Dragonfire, the next Dark Kings novel from New York Times bestseller Donna Grant. It was a soul-deep longing, one that got into his bones and settled there, sending whispers of desire through him. The need, the hunger, grew tenfold with every breath. . . .As a Dragon King, Roman is sworn to protect all mortals--even though they no longer believe in dragons... -
![Midnight's Kiss by Donna Grant]()
Midnight's Kiss by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBound by the gods. Champions against evil. The Dark Warriors have taken their battle from ancient Scotland to the modern world - where a woman’s love is the greatest danger of all... DEEPER THAN DESIRE Dr. Veronica Reid is a world-renowned archeologist whose Druid abilities help her to unearth ancient magical items... -
![Highland Thirst by Hannah Howell, Lynsay Sands]()
Highland Thirst by Hannah Howell, Lynsay Sands
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNew York Times bestselling authors Hannah Howell and Lynsay Sands combine talents in their most thrilling book yet. Set in the rugged Scottish Highlands, here is the spellbinding tale of two men destined to live by night with a hunger only the blood of Outsiders can quench--and a passion only two extraordinary women can satisfy. . -
![Dark Alpha's Awakening by Donna Grant]()
Dark Alpha's Awakening by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThere is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…Serving Death and the Reapers has been my life for centuries. I’ve always put my duty before everything, even my yearning for Death. But now, she’s fading – our foe is bent on destroying her and he will stop at nothing until he does... -
![Draco by Jayne Castel]()
Draco by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe centurion with a heart of stone. The lady who scorns him. A marriage that will end the curse. Enemies to lovers in Medieval Scotland—with a touch of fantasy.Draco Vulcan stopped caring about anything or anyone years ago. Cursed to live forever, he only finds joy on the battlefield. But in order to break the curse upon him and his friends, he must wed a woman he can’t stand... -
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In the Kingdom's Name by Amy Jarecki
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan history rewrite itself? As the time of treachery draws near, hope is but a fleeting whisper.After his success at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, William Wallace becomes Guardian of Scotland and is thrown into the machinations of court. But when disaster strikes, the love of his life, Eva MacKay, is hurled back to the twenty first century...Categorized as:
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Finlay by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is BOOK #27 in the Ghosts of Culloden Moor series. Read THE GATHERING FIRST and most of the others can be read in any order. How can you fill a void the size of a Highlander? As if in answer to a prayer, a brawny Scotsman walks out of the mist near Angel’s restaurant ready and willing to help, but only for a day or two. After a while, though, he’s clearly too good to be true...Categorized as:
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![Fergus by Bess McBride]()
Fergus by Bess McBride
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFergus is the 33rd ghost to leave Culloden Moor for a brief taste of mortality. The wee witch has told him he must do one heroic act to move on to what comes next, and he is prepared to do just that, anything to end the tediously unending life he now endures as a ghost. He has two days at the most, but he can’t find any heroic deed which needs performing, anyone who needs rescuing...Categorized as:
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![Alexander by Cassidy Cayman]()
Alexander by Cassidy Cayman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRead The Gathering by L.L. Muir FIRST to find out how it all begins. Alexander is #36 in the series, but after The Gathering, the ghosts can be read in any order. Mia and her little boy are on the run, trying to make a fresh start in a secluded Scottish village. Trying to stay safe. Nearly broke, Mia is at her wit's end, but is finding it hard to trust anyone...Categorized as:
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![Alistair by Jo Jones]()
Alistair by Jo Jones
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsALISTAIR MACDONELL is tasked with a question when he leaves the moor for his two-day mortal quest, but a sudden fall erases his memory. How will he find the answer when he can’t remember the question? BRIE DRUMMOND loves the carefully constructed seclusion of her cabin... -
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![MacNabb by Diane Darcy]()
MacNabb by Diane Darcy
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a man without a soul meets a woman who is all heart… He trusts no one. When Ewan MacNabb’s protective amulet is stolen off his dying body, it’s the final betrayal. He curses the object, then, much to his satisfaction, dreams of the blasted thing and the harm it does others throughout the centuries. All well and good until he starts to dream of her...Categorized as:
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![Forever Claimed by Betty Shreffler, Betty Legend]()
Forever Claimed by Betty Shreffler, Betty Legend
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaptured by my enemy and held in his captivity, I have two choices; play his games to survive or die fighting. Surrendering my body or territory to him is not an option. Determined to outlast his manipulations, I utilize every advantage no matter how treacherous. Only my enemy holds the key piece of leverage necessary to break me down to my core, leaving me questioning every move I make... -
![Luthias : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter]()
Luthias : A Scottish Time Travel Romance by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime travel was not in her job description. Emery Parker can hardly believe her luck. She’s landed the museum internship of her dreams: working with a collection of ancient Scottish swords. But when she finds herself locked in a stone room of weapons that look brand new, she demands to know what kind of game is being played. Laird Luthias MacRoss has never believed the legend of the Fire Sword... -
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Constantine: A History Part 3 by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe third - and final - short story involving Constantine, King of Dragon Kings from New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant. Fans of the Dragon King series will want to get another peek into the mystserious leader's past... -
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Crimson Heart by Heather McCollum
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElena has spent her entire life hiding her family name while walking the thin line between lady and servant in a Protestant household. Keeping the secret of her lineage has been a success for years, but now, with a new, fiercely Catholic queen on the throne, Elena's Protestant caretaker is being targeted... -
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Adam by Cathy MacRae
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy name is Adam Patrick Gordon, and I am a ghost of Culloden’s battlefield. Restless I am, for much unfinished business pulls at my soul—and my heart. I left my sweet wife, Mairi, behind, heavy with our first child, to face the Government Army on behalf of Prince Charles. I was one of the unlucky few from the Glenbucket Brigade who fell at Culloden that day in April, 1746... -
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Iain by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPlease read THE GATHERING first to avoid spoilers. Culloden Moor, Scotland Iain MacIntosh died at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Only his desire for revenge has kept him tethered to the lonely moor for the past two hundred seventy years. The time for that revenge, and his ultimate rest, is finally at hand. All that’s holding him up is one small task to prove his worth... -
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Kennedy by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRead THE GATHERING first to understand the rest. KENNEDY is #13... “I am no coward!” --the dictum of fools and warriors, and the lasses who love them. Kennedy is keeping secrets... Visit the series page for The Ghosts of Culloden Moor for the list of books in order. LIAM will be next...Categorized as:
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![Malcolm by Cathy MacRae]()
Malcolm by Cathy MacRae
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMalcolm Sinclair believes himself to be the only Jacobite soldier in the Earl of Cromartie’s regiment who escaped the devastating defeat at the hands of the Sutherlands at Little Ferry on 15 April, 1746. Approaching Inverness, alone and nearly frozen, he joined with a group of Frasers, only to face the Government forces—and his death—on Culloden Moor, 16 April, 1746... -
![Constantine: A History, Part 2 by Donna Grant]()
Constantine: A History, Part 2 by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsConstantine, King of Dragon Kings is an enigma. Extremely private, he keeps the details of his past secret. Now is your chance to get another glimpse into a certain time of his life - and the people he encounters that change him. This is a short story involving Constantine from the New York Times bestselling Dark Kings series from Donna Grant... -
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Ignite by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEvery inch of him was molded as if from granite...and her blood ran like fire... For centuries, V has waited to awaken from his doomed sleep and reclaim his destiny. But this Dragon King--one among a legion of legendary warriors sworn to protect the human race from darkness--must first find a way to win back his sword. Wield its power. And try not to fall prey to his own illicit desires... -
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Highland Magic by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA vow made...For centuries Frang has kept a secret—he’s immortal. ‘Tis a curse instead of a blessing though. His immortality was bestowed upon him to teach him a lesson, and instead of remaining youthful, the curse turned him into the image of an old man... -
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Fraser by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBe sure to read THE GATHERING first to avoid confusion. True love is salve for the soul...unless those souls were never meant to be together. The ghost of Alexander Fraser agrees to play the witch’s game and leave off haunting for two reasons...Categorized as:
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![Trusting a Highlander by Keira Montclair]()
Trusting a Highlander by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA clan war stands between them. Can fate bring them together? After each life cycle, Catherine returns to the heavens for a new assignment. This time, she’ll be born in the Highlands of Scotland, and she’s thrilled to learn she’ll meet her soulmate. Circumstances will try to wrest them apart, but they must stand strong if they’re to live a happy life... -
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Highland Fires by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne prophecy to save the world. Two realms fighting for control. Three Druid sisters who hold the key to salvation and the hearts of the men who would love them. Join New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant as she transports you into the dark and dangerous world of the Druids. A haunted man.. -
![Smoldering Hunger by Donna Grant]()
Smoldering Hunger by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTEMPTING FATE Darius is back. Edinburg thought it had seen the last of this seductive Dragon King, but that was before Darius found something worthwhile. He just can't stay away from the impossibly beautiful Dr. Sophie Martin-even though he knows that a passion this strong could prove detrimental...for them both... -
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Burning Desire by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But can one warrior resist the greatest temptation of all?A DESIRE THIS POWERFULIn his quest to destroy the Dark Fae—his nemesis—the Dragon King known as Kiril goes to Ireland as a spy. When a gorgeous, mysterious woman tries to seduce him, Kiril instantly sees through her glamour to the Dark Fae beneath... -
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![Darkest Flame: Part 1 by Donna Grant]()
Darkest Flame: Part 1 by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Darkest Flame by Donna Grant, the Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But one of the most powerful warriors of his kind will be put to the ultimate test. Is he strong enough to resist his greatest temptations? Or will he be forced to surrender—body and soul? HER BEAUTY IS A WEAPON.Denae Lacroix is a beautiful MI5 agent on a deadly mission...Categorized as:
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The Right of Vengeance by Lina J. Potter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo countries are caught up in the flames of conspiracy, desperate to restore order. Rebellions in Virma and Wellster are at its peak. In these dark days, when no one is safe, in order to survive, Lilian has to remember who her friends are. Separated from Lilian in the very heart of a cruel scheme, Jess will have to face reality: his wife is one of a kind... -
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![Cassian by Jayne Castel]()
Cassian by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA warrior who vows never to love again. The shy lady's maid who adores him from afar. An adventure that will bind them. Unrequited love and friends to lovers in Medieval Scotland—with a touch of fantasy.Cassian Gaius is over one thousand years old, and cursed. After watching his lover grow old and die, he vows to remain alone until the curse is broken...Categorized as:
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![Sexy Scot by Cecelia Mecca, Julie Johnstone]()
Sexy Scot by Cecelia Mecca, Julie Johnstone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA ᴍᴏᴅᴇʀɴ ᴍᴀɴ, ᴀ ᴍᴇᴅɪᴇᴠᴀʟ ᴡᴏᴍᴀɴ. Fᴀᴛᴇ ʙʀᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴛᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴡɪʟʟ ʜɪsᴛᴏʀʏ ᴛᴇᴀʀ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴀᴘᴀʀᴛ?When his older brother disappears in front of his eyes, Greyson McCaim is determined to find him—even if he has to travel back in time. Because it turns out their “crazy” father was right: their mother didn’t leave them willingly...Categorized as:
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![Ross by Jennae Vale]()
Ross by Jennae Vale
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe only needed to accomplish one good deed, but there's an entire town that needs his help, along with one hopeless lass who captures his heart. Located in the Sierra Nevada, the tiny town of Delight has fallen on hard times. Once a bustling little ski village, it has become obsolete as people pass it by for the larger ski resorts in the area...Categorized as:
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![Tangled Hearts by Heather McCollum]()
Tangled Hearts by Heather McCollum
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrowing up on a pirate ship, every day was full of adventure for Pandora Wyatt. It was also the perfect place for her to use her magic without persecution. But after her surrogate father is imprisoned in the Tower of London, Pandora leaves the safety of the vessel to rescue him before he's executed... -
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Watson by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRead THE GATHERING first, to understand how it all started between the wee witch and these 79 Highland Warriors.The ever-lovable Esme Forsyth has taken desperate steps to save her late father's reputation. But she never suspected someone would try to murder her for it. Luckily, a handsome and braw Highlander offers his protection. In fact, he insists. But he's not just brave, he's nosey... -
![Dragon Claimed by Donna Grant]()
Dragon Claimed by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Donna Grant brings you another sizzling Dark Kings novella. Born to rule the skies as a Dragon King with power and magic, Cináed hides his true identity in the mountains of Scotland with the rest of his brethren. But there is no respite for them as they protect the planet and the human occupants from threats...
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