First published 2000
Five women find themselves drawn into Scottish adventures across different eras. In an ancient castle, a murder mystery involves supernatural elements that demand resolution. A Highland clan conflict leads to a mistaken kidnapping when an impulsive woman seizes the wrong target. A Texas cowboy encounters an herbalist whose unusual abilities create unexpected attraction. A runaway woman meets a Scottish lord who takes her to the Isle of Skye's wild coastline. An Edinburgh baker and a computer game designer become entangled in sixteenth century intrigue within Mary Queen of Scots' palace. Each story weaves romance with distinctly Scottish settings, from misty highlands to royal courts. The women navigate challenges that test both courage and heart, whether facing ghostly secrets, clan warfare, or time itself. These interconnected tales explore how love adapts to different centuries while maintaining its essential power to transform lives.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, mistaken-identity
Setting: Edinburgh, Highland, Isle of Skye, Scotland, Texas
Period: 16th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, 21st Century
544 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket