Lowlands of Scotland Series by Liz Curtis Higgs

Leana McBride, a fair-haired, gentle-natured woman, loves Jamie McKie, a man who has been forced by her father to marry her, but who does not return her love. Instead, Jamie loves her younger, more beautiful sister, Rose. The three of them, living in the same household ruled by the sisters' overbearing father, Lachlan McBride, form a prickly and painful love triangle. Rose is a thorn in Leana's heart, even as Leana is a thorn in hers... moreLeana McBride, a fair-haired, gentle-natured woman, loves Jamie McKie, a man who has been forced by her father to marry her, but who does not return her love. Instead, Jamie loves her younger, more beautiful sister, Rose. The three of them, living in the same household ruled by the sisters' overbearing father, Lachlan McBride, form a prickly and painful love triangle. Rose is a thorn in Leana's heart, even as Leana is a thorn in hers. The older sister has the blessing of marriage; the younger one has the blessing of beauty. The older sister has the double burden of being unattractive to Jamie and feeling unloved; the younger one has the double burden of being unable to claim Jamie and of fearing she is barren after suffering from a lengthy fever. Rose's jealousy toward her sister grows by the hour as Leana's body swells with her first child.As for Jamie, his heart belongs to Rose, but his name, his fortune, and his and body belong to Leana. Leana prays that, by providing children for Jamie, he will grow to love her. Instead he pines away for the younger sister whom he cannot claim. God mercifully demonstrates his love for Leana, blessing her with a healthy son, Ian. Finally Leana comes to a place of peace about her less-than-rosy lot in life. She releases her anger toward her father, her jealousy toward her sister, and her disappointment toward her husband, even as she embraces her new son and gives her whole heart to God. less

"The Scottish Lowlands, October 1789. "A""year has come and gone since Jamie McKie fled for his life, arriving at Auchengray in search of sanctuary and a bonny wife. Young Rose McBride, as fair a lass as any in Scotland, dearly loves her handsome cousin--but so does her older sister, Leana. Determined to have Jamie all to herself, Rose puts in motion one desperate plan after another, enlisting the aid of Lillias Brown, a wise woman--a "wutch, " some say--still keen on the old ways... more"The Scottish Lowlands, October 1789. "A""year has come and gone since Jamie McKie fled for his life, arriving at Auchengray in search of sanctuary and a bonny wife. Young Rose McBride, as fair a lass as any in Scotland, dearly loves her handsome cousin--but so does her older sister, Leana. Determined to have Jamie all to herself, Rose puts in motion one desperate plan after another, enlisting the aid of Lillias Brown, a wise woman--a "wutch, " some say--still keen on the old ways. Impetuous Rose ignores the cruel whispers that travel up and down the parish hills, never dreaming of the tragic consequences that await her. Her sister, Leana, clings to her hard-won sense of peace and assurance by a slender thread of faith. Day and night, Leana's hours are apent caring for wee Ian and praying that her future will hold more promise than her past. Jamie McKie is busy making his own plans to return home to Glentrool and claim his inheritance. To do so means facing Evan, the brother whose blessing he stole, and Alec, the father whom he ruthlessly deceived. It is a perilous journey that will test the depth of his courage, the strength of his sword, and the tenacity of his vow to honor Almighty God, no matter the cost. less

The Scottish Lowlands, Summer 1790 Jamie McKie is determined to return to his ancestral home in Glen Trool and claim his inheritance—a harrowing journey that will test the depth of his courage and the strength of his sword. Haunted by a shameful past and wrestling with an uncertain future, Jamie must outwit his devious Uncle Lachlan and confront the two men he most fears: Evan, the brother whose inheritance he stole, and Alec, the father whom he blatantly deceived... moreThe Scottish Lowlands, Summer 1790 Jamie McKie is determined to return to his ancestral home in Glen Trool and claim his inheritance—a harrowing journey that will test the depth of his courage and the strength of his sword. Haunted by a shameful past and wrestling with an uncertain future, Jamie must outwit his devious Uncle Lachlan and confront the two men he most fears: Evan, the brother whose inheritance he stole, and Alec, the father whom he blatantly deceived. Jamie faces a perilous journey of the heart as well: Two sisters each stake a tender claim on his affections. Quiet, gentle Leana is the mother of his firstborn. Her spirited younger sister, Rose, is expecting his second child. Honor and duty prevail but not without heartache, as Jamie prepares to fight for all he holds dear. less

Glen of Loch Trool. Spring 1808. Davina McKie is a bonny lass of seventeen, as clever as they come and a gifted musician. Unable to speak since childhood, she is doted on by her belligerent younger brothers, Will and Sandy, who vow to protect their silent sister.When the lads are forced to depart the glen, Jamie McKie intends to brighten his daughter’s summer by escorting Davina to the Isle of Arran... moreGlen of Loch Trool. Spring 1808. Davina McKie is a bonny lass of seventeen, as clever as they come and a gifted musician. Unable to speak since childhood, she is doted on by her belligerent younger brothers, Will and Sandy, who vow to protect their silent sister.When the lads are forced to depart the glen, Jamie McKie intends to brighten his daughter’s summer by escorting Davina to the Isle of Arran. Her cousins make her welcome at the manse, and the parish delights in hearing their talented fiddler.But when she catches the eye of a handsome young Highlander on Midsummer Eve, sheltered Davina is unprepared for the shocking events that follow.A timeless story of passion and revenge, of lost innocence and shattered dreams, Grace in Thine Eyes explores the sorrow of unspeakable shame and the gift of immeasurable grace.A Reader’s Guide and Scottish Glossary Are Included less