Isle of Mull Series by Lily Baldwin

The sequel to To Bewitch a Highlander A storm is coming... Brenna's famed composure is unshakable even when faced with tragic loss. But when she finds herself at the mercy of the one man she despises, her nurtured restraint is shattered. He does not look at her or speak to her, and most importantly, he does not touch her. These are the rules Duncan set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friend's wife remained undetected... moreThe sequel to To Bewitch a Highlander A storm is coming... Brenna's famed composure is unshakable even when faced with tragic loss. But when she finds herself at the mercy of the one man she despises, her nurtured restraint is shattered. He does not look at her or speak to her, and most importantly, he does not touch her. These are the rules Duncan set for himself long ago to ensure his affection for his best friend's wife remained undetected. But under the weight of a land besieged by war, the walls he erected to shield his heart crumble. If he can earn her trust, the one woman he has always loved may at last be his. But first he must save what he cherishes most from a nightmare of dark secrets. less

Destinies unfold. Secrets are revealed. The Isle of Mull will be forever changed. Half Highlander, half Viking, Garik MacKinnon was not born on the Scottish Isle of Mull, but fostered there in his youth. Now, he leaves behind his home, once more bound for Mull, to join the MacKinnon warriors as they answer Robert the Bruce’s call to arms. He is ready for battle, eager to fight for Scotland’s freedom... moreDestinies unfold. Secrets are revealed. The Isle of Mull will be forever changed. Half Highlander, half Viking, Garik MacKinnon was not born on the Scottish Isle of Mull, but fostered there in his youth. Now, he leaves behind his home, once more bound for Mull, to join the MacKinnon warriors as they answer Robert the Bruce’s call to arms. He is ready for battle, eager to fight for Scotland’s freedom. What he is not prepared for is his encounter with Nellore, a shield maiden from Mull, whose allure defies all reason. Nellore has the strength and skill of a warrior but the heart of a woman. When the men are called away to war Nellore must aid those left behind to safeguard their village against attacks from the MacLeans—a feuding clan to the south. She understands her duty to her clan. She is ready to take up arms against the enemy if need be. What she is not ready for is the ache that fills her heart when war pulls Garik from her side. Desire ignites and battles are waged as both Nellore and Garik learn what it means to love a warrior. less