The Highlander's Return - (Highland Brides) by Lynsay Sands (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Graeme Gunn is a warrior through and through. A second son, he left home years ago to battle his way through Scotland as a mercenary. But with his brother William's death, Graeme is forced to return to his clan--which now includes William's grieving widow, Annella Mackay. And Graeme is stunned to find that the beautiful, determined woman at the keep is nothing like the meek lass he remembers from William's wedding years ago... Annella Mackay once had hopes for a loving marriage, a dream that shattered when her husband abandoned her. Hiding her pain, she embraced the roles of both laird and lady of the Gunn clan with spirit. But with William's death, she finally has a chance at a new dream, and she won't let anything deter her plans. Not even Graeme, no matter how strong her attraction to the strong-willed warrior, or how much she enjoys his kisses... It's an explosion of passion and clash of wills from the start, especially when Graeme decides to stay and claim his title. And when the threat of a hidden enemy rears its head, Graeme and Annella realize that in fighting for their home they might also be fighting for their love"--

Book Synopsis

A bold warrior who never expected to marry meets his match in a fiery young widow in this latest installment of New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands's Highland Brides series, a steamy Scottish historical romance perfect for fans of Outlander.

Graeme Gunn is a warrior through and through. A second son, he left home years ago to battle his way through Scotland as a mercenary. But with his brother William's death, Graeme is forced to return to his clan--which now includes William's grieving widow, Annella Mackay. And Graeme is stunned to find that the beautiful, determined woman at the keep is nothing like the meek lass he remembers from William's wedding years ago...

Annella Mackay once had hopes for a loving marriage, a dream that shattered when her husband abandoned her. Hiding her pain, she embraced the roles of both laird and lady of the Gunn clan with spirit. But with William's death, she finally has a chance at a new dream, and she won't let anything deter her plans. Not even Graeme, no matter how strong her attraction to the formidable Highlander warrior, or how much she enjoys his kisses...

It's an explosion of passion and clash of wills from the start in this suspenseful, forced proximity romance, especially when Graeme decides to stay and claim his title. And when the threat of a hidden enemy rears its head, Graeme and Annella realize that in fighting for their home they might also be fighting for their love.

Review Quotes

"With Highland Wolf, Sands delivers another laugh-out-loud romance mystery...an enthralling read." - Fresh Fiction

"Suspenseful 14^th-century romance...page-turning, propulsive." - BookPage on Highland Treasure

"You can't help but fall in love with Lynsay Sands!" - Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author

"Lynsay Sands writes books that keep readers coming back for more." - Katie MacAlister, USA Today bestselling author

"Her trademark humor and genuine characters...kept her series fresh and her readers hooked." - Publishers Weekly

"Highland Treasure completely swept me up with its exciting plot and wonderful cast of characters right from the first page. Lynsay Sands outdid herself." - HarlequinJunkie.com

"Readers will find yet another Highland couple to fall in love with." - Library Journal on In Her Highlander's Bed