A Highland legend, an ancient curse, and a dangerous love . . .
Scandal nearly destroyed Christina Blackburn when she posed for a provocative painting that shocked Victorian Scotland. Now, a widow and antiquarian for the National Museum, she hides her beauty and her past behind prim spectacles and cool reserve. Sent to a Highland estate to authenticate an Arthurian site, she encounters the infamous painting, owned by handsome, compelling Sir Aedan MacBride of Dundrennan, who intends to build a government road through the site even if the museum tries to stop him.
Laird, civil engineer, and avowed bachelor, Aedan is fascinated by the painting depicting a legendary Dundrennan princess, yet dismisses its curse, which forbids his line from marrying for love. When he meets the painting’s model, the prim scholar determined to halt his plans, she challenges his beliefs—and his heart.
Ancient Highland secrets, Arthuriana, and threats collide as Christina and Aedan unravel the mystery of a long-ago love—and the curse that could ruin all . . .
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Hearts in the Highlands series
Book 1 – Laird of Storms
Book 2 – Princess of Shadows
Book 3 – Countess of Legends
Note: This book was previously published as Waking the Princess and now has newly added content for readers to enjoy.
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Passion blooms when the viscountess falls for the gardener.
Hyacinth Corby, Dowager Viscountess Corby, adored her husband. When he died, a part of her heart remained with him. She mourned her loss while she raised their four children, but when her youngest finally leaves home, Hyacinth struggles to find purpose and companionship. She accepts her loneliness and tends to her flowers, pouring her heart and soul into her cherished gardens.
Oliver Blackwell returns from military service desperate to find employment. When he takes on the role of gardener at Viscount Corby’s country estate, he never expects to fall for the vivacious and passionate dowager viscountess. A dangerous prospect for a man hiding his heart as well as a sordid past.
Afraid to betray the memory of her first love, Hyacinth attempts to keep a distance from the handsome young gardener. But when a friend from her youth reappears seeking her affection, she realizes how much she truly cares for Oliver. Their passion blooms like a rare flower until a lifetime of secrets threatens to ruin not only their happiness—but end their lives.
Can they weather such a storm?
Tropes you’ll enjoy:
- Age Gap
- He Falls First
- Dark Secrets
- Different Social Class
- Different Backgrounds
- Widow Finds Love
- Forbidden Love
- Secret Feelings
- Slow Burn
- Employer/Employee
- Hidden Identity
- Military Veteran
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