by Lynsay Sands
First published 2015
Payton Sinclair never expected his wedding day to arrive so suddenly. The Highland laird finds himself bound to a woman he barely knows, thrust into marriage by circumstances beyond his control. His new bride proves far more spirited than he anticipated, challenging his assumptions about duty and desire at every turn. She refuses to be the meek wife he thought he was getting, instead matching his strength with her own fierce will. As they navigate the treacherous politics of clan life, Payton discovers that his arranged marriage might become something neither of them planned for. The castle walls that should protect them also trap them together, forcing two stubborn souls to confront what they truly want from each other. Their battle of wills becomes a dance of attraction, where surrender might be the greatest victory of all.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Highland
100 pages · Kindle Edition · Avon