Courageous Highland Hearts Series by Jayne Castel

Not all battles draw blood. A revenge-fueled clan-chief, his rebellious bride—and the marriage that will be the making of them both. After nearly a decade in prison, Niel Mackay is now a free man. However, despite that he’s now a clan-chief, demons still dog his steps. He won’t be able to lie them to rest until he gains vengeance against his enemies. He also needs to beget an heir—but to do that he must take a wife. Beth Munro, the eldest of four sisters, dreams of a love-match like her parents... moreNot all battles draw blood. A revenge-fueled clan-chief, his rebellious bride—and the marriage that will be the making of them both. After nearly a decade in prison, Niel Mackay is now a free man. However, despite that he’s now a clan-chief, demons still dog his steps. He won’t be able to lie them to rest until he gains vengeance against his enemies. He also needs to beget an heir—but to do that he must take a wife. Beth Munro, the eldest of four sisters, dreams of a love-match like her parents. Unfortunately, she’s earned the name ‘The Cursed Bride’ after three men she was betrothed to all died shortly before their wedding day. All offers of marriage have now ceased. As such, the Mackay clan-chief’s proposal comes as a welcome surprise. But Beth isn’t prepared for a husband who will share his body, but not his soul. A battle of wills ensures. Beth refuses to live a compromise, yet her efforts to truly know her husband only make Niel fight even harder to strengthen the walls around his heart. He intends to put his wife in her place—but instead will she bring him to his knees? HIGHLANDER DEFIED is Book One of the Courageous Highland Hearts series. This steamy and emotional follow-up to Jayne Castel’s bestselling Stolen Highland Hearts series follows the lives of four battle-hardened Highland warriors and the courageous sisters who capture their hearts. less

Will she ever have her own ‘Happy Ever After’? A disfigured chieftain, a match-making lady—and the friendship that turns into a once-in-a-lifetime love.Neave Munro prides herself on her ability to solve other people’s problems. After helping her elder sister and husband reconcile, she decides to assist a friend in need as well. Only, he seems reluctant to accept her help. John Mackay lost an eye and his right hand in battle years earlier... moreWill she ever have her own ‘Happy Ever After’? A disfigured chieftain, a match-making lady—and the friendship that turns into a once-in-a-lifetime love.Neave Munro prides herself on her ability to solve other people’s problems. After helping her elder sister and husband reconcile, she decides to assist a friend in need as well. Only, he seems reluctant to accept her help. John Mackay lost an eye and his right hand in battle years earlier. Despite that he is still a warrior of renown, he believes no woman will want a ‘maimed’ husband. He watches a chieftain’s beautiful daughter from afar, but has no intention of ever approaching her—until Neave, a lady who has become a good friend, comes up with a plan. But the path to true love is never smooth, and Neave’s task turns out to be more difficult than she expects. And when an unwanted suitor starts to stalk her, Neave must turn to John for help. Suddenly the lines between friendship and love become blurred. Has Neave, in her quest to help John find love, ruined her own chance at happiness?HIGHLANDER TEMPTED is Book Two of the Courageous Highland Hearts series. This steamy and emotional follow-up to Jayne Castel’s bestselling Stolen Highland Hearts series follows the lives of four battle-hardened Highland warriors and the courageous sisters who capture their hearts. less

Only one woman could help him heal from the wounds of the past. A laird, his chatelaine, and a love that conquers all.Jean Munro wishes she were pretty and charming like her sisters—but that hasn’t stopped her from developing an infatuation with a man who has sworn off love.Robin Mackay has developed a hard and bitter shell. Three years have passed since he suffered a terrible betrayal by his wife and brother. Robin is haunted by their treachery... moreOnly one woman could help him heal from the wounds of the past. A laird, his chatelaine, and a love that conquers all.Jean Munro wishes she were pretty and charming like her sisters—but that hasn’t stopped her from developing an infatuation with a man who has sworn off love.Robin Mackay has developed a hard and bitter shell. Three years have passed since he suffered a terrible betrayal by his wife and brother. Robin is haunted by their treachery.Deciding to take fate into her own hands, Jean applies for the role of chatelaine in Robin’s broch. Against his better judgment, the laird agrees—and the two begin a dance as old as time.Jean learns there is more to the object of her desire than she realized, while Robin begins to wonder if the walls he has built around his heart are strong enough to withstand one small, determined woman.But starting again after such betrayal is never easy. Can Robin truly put his past behind him and learn to trust again?HIGHLANDER HEALED is Book Three of the Courageous Highland Hearts series. This steamy and emotional follow-up to Jayne Castel’s bestselling Stolen Highland Hearts series follows the lives of four battle-hardened Highland warriors and the courageous sisters who capture their hearts. less

Letting her instincts rule could mean her ruin. A prisoner, a clan-chief’s daughter, and an impossible love.Beautiful yet flighty, Eilidh Munro has caught a chieftain’s eye—but it’s not him she wants. Instead, she longs for the enigmatic Gunn hostage, who works the fields by day and is locked away in the dungeons beneath her keep at night.Will Gunn has never understood the influence women wield over men: he lives on his terms, and no one else’s... moreLetting her instincts rule could mean her ruin. A prisoner, a clan-chief’s daughter, and an impossible love.Beautiful yet flighty, Eilidh Munro has caught a chieftain’s eye—but it’s not him she wants. Instead, she longs for the enigmatic Gunn hostage, who works the fields by day and is locked away in the dungeons beneath her keep at night.Will Gunn has never understood the influence women wield over men: he lives on his terms, and no one else’s. And right now, he’s focused on gaining his freedom and returning home to his kin.Yet Will finds himself distracted by visits from the lovely Eilidh. The raw, fierce connection between them can’t be denied.When the shadow of war falls across the Highlands, and the Mackay clan-chief sets Will free, Eilidh is elated. Finally, they could have a future together.But how much does she really know about the man she’s fallen for? less