Desperate to cause a scandal to escape an unwanted betrothal, she kissed a stranger-only to be forced to marry the very Highlander who caused her ruinArieen Fleming has one chance to avoid an arranged marriage that threatens her future. Her plan? Publicly kiss a stranger at a Highland masquerade ball and cause a monumental scandal, compelling her betrothed to cast her aside publicly. Dressed as a pirate, she chooses her mark- a ruggedly handsome stranger. She could never have imagined the consequences of her brash behavior.Coburn Wallace, second-in-command to a powerful laird, never thought a single kiss would lead to a forced betrothal. But when a fiery lass steals a kiss in full view of Highland society, his honor leaves him little choice but to propose. What begins as a reluctant offer propelled by obligation quickly turns into something far more dangerous: slow-burning desire and a bond neither can ignore.Set in the wild Scottish Highlands, where loyalty is law and reputations are fragile, their marriage was never meant to become a love match... But as secrets lurk and passions stir, could one reckless kiss lead to the very thing they both stopped believing in-true love?If you enjoy wounded heroes, enemies to lovers, and women determined to change their fate, you'll be captivated by the danger, passion, and heart-stirring emotion in every stand-alone story.Though this book is part of a series, it can easily be read as a stand-alone.HEART OF A SCOT SERIES: - To Love a Highland Laird- To Redeem a Highland Rogue- To Seduce a Highland Scoundrel- To Woo a Highland Warrior- To Enchant a Highland Earl- To Defy a Highland Duke- To Marry a Highland Marauder- To Bargain with a Highland Buccaneer- A Christmas Kiss for the HighlanderCHECK OUT USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COLLETTE CAMERON'S COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REGENCY AND SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER ROMANCE SERIES: - Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides- Dukes Come Calling (Seductive Scoundrels)- For the Love of an Earl (Wicked Earls' Club)- Heart of a Scot- Highland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides- Ladies of Opportunity- Secrets of Scandalous Ladies- The Culpepper Misses- The Honorable Rogues(R)This book may contain adult content and language.
