Guards of Clan Ross Series by Hildie McQueen

She's a spy... He's the enemy... Any attraction between them could mean death.It is obvious he would not hesitate to kill her, but fear of what awaits, is stronger than approaching the warrior..Assigned as leader of a contingency of warriors, Erik Larsen, grasps the opportunity to prove himself. When he makes a harsh decision that costs lives, he must decide whether to relinquish leadership, or charge forward and possibly loose his own in the process... moreShe's a spy... He's the enemy... Any attraction between them could mean death.It is obvious he would not hesitate to kill her, but fear of what awaits, is stronger than approaching the warrior..Assigned as leader of a contingency of warriors, Erik Larsen, grasps the opportunity to prove himself. When he makes a harsh decision that costs lives, he must decide whether to relinquish leadership, or charge forward and possibly loose his own in the process.When Clan Ross warriors arrive to their region, Esme volunteers to spy for leaders of her village. Despite not trusting the cruel council members, she would rather be on the side of the familiar. Upon being caught by an enemy warrior, she faces a new unfamiliar opponent, her heart. less

Will he choose duty or love?Gracie Durie’s life has been full of cruel twists lately. First, she survives a horrific shipwreck and washes up on shore like lost cargo. Then, her betrothed fails to show up to claim her, leaving her to survive alone in a strange place. Pushing away her pride, she offers herself to a handsome archer. Not only does he refuse her offer, but he feeds her and protects her from harm... moreWill he choose duty or love?Gracie Durie’s life has been full of cruel twists lately. First, she survives a horrific shipwreck and washes up on shore like lost cargo. Then, her betrothed fails to show up to claim her, leaving her to survive alone in a strange place. Pushing away her pride, she offers herself to a handsome archer. Not only does he refuse her offer, but he feeds her and protects her from harm. No longer a commodity to be traded, Gracie feels like a human being for the first time in years.Seasoned Clan Ross archer Struan MacLean has seen enough of the world’s ugliness and prefers to be alone. But when he meets a beauty in distress, he can’t resist helping her. Turning down her offers of her body, he instead feeds her and vows to escort her safely to the laird. Then she’ll be someone else’s problem, and Struan can go back to being alone. Showing kindness to Gracie shines a light on the empty places in Struan’s heart, and he starts to glimpse the beauty beneath her fear. Perhaps the world is not so ugly after all. But regardless of their growing desire, Gracie belongs to another, and Struan must deliver the lass to her betrothed. less