MacPherson Clan Series by May McGoldrick

Celia Muir must escape from a burning castle into the Scottish Highlands before English soldiers capture her. With her are loyal friends and servants, all united to protect the infant Kit from unknown enemies. For her clandestine mission to succeed, she has to make Colin Campbell, the warrior lord whose help she seeks, believe she is the seductive Lady Caithness. Colin Campbell's head tells him this Caithness woman is trouble, yet his heart is telling him she is magnificent... moreCelia Muir must escape from a burning castle into the Scottish Highlands before English soldiers capture her. With her are loyal friends and servants, all united to protect the infant Kit from unknown enemies. For her clandestine mission to succeed, she has to make Colin Campbell, the warrior lord whose help she seeks, believe she is the seductive Lady Caithness. Colin Campbell's head tells him this Caithness woman is trouble, yet his heart is telling him she is magnificent. Whatever Celia is hiding he needs to know, but he also wants to hold her and kiss her. And as war with England scorches the heathered hills, Colin and Celia find reasons to bare their secrets, surrender to their desires, and head toward a destiny where Scotland's future—and their own—build on the strength of their passion and love. less

National Best Selling Author Winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance From the wild shores of the Scotland's Western Isles to the bloody fields of France to the glittering courts of Europe, the Macpherson Trilogy follows a family's fight for Scottish independence against the Tudor king, Henry VIII. Nothing could hide her passion... Fiona does not remember the years before she came to the priory on the Isle of Skye... moreNational Best Selling Author Winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance From the wild shores of the Scotland's Western Isles to the bloody fields of France to the glittering courts of Europe, the Macpherson Trilogy follows a family's fight for Scottish independence against the Tudor king, Henry VIII. Nothing could hide her passion... Fiona does not remember the years before she came to the priory on the Isle of Skye. Only the gentle Prioress knows the truth about the spirited, red-haired lass's true birth. So it is in a simple cowl and peasant's dress that she emerges from the island's mists and faces the famed warrior chief of the Highlands, Alec Macpherson. Or stop his love... Alec has served King James with his sword. Now he would give his very soul to protect this beautiful girl from the intrigue that swirls around her. But Fiona wants his heart as well, and willingly he gives it...even as the king's opponents are pushing her toward a deadly trap. For hidden in Fiona's memory is the face of her mother's killer and a secret that could topple the throne. And it will take Alec's Highland strengths pitted against a foe's cruel ambitions to prove, through blood and battle, which will reign--an army's might or the powerful passions of two lovers... May McGoldrick's novels are “Richly romantic.” –Nora Roberts “Enchanting.” –The Philadelphia Inquirer “Excellent.” –Heather Graham less

RITE OF PASSIONElizabeth Boleyn has been ordered to yield to a lecherous king what she most prizes--her innocence. His physicians have instructed him to sleep with a virgin to cure his pox, though it will mean her death. Now, at the tournament held on the glittering Field of Cloth of Gold, her beauty has attracted not only the eyes of the king, but those of the handsome Scottish warrior Ambrose Macpherson, whose bold offer to bed her might be her only salvation.. moreRITE OF PASSIONElizabeth Boleyn has been ordered to yield to a lecherous king what she most prizes--her innocence. His physicians have instructed him to sleep with a virgin to cure his pox, though it will mean her death. Now, at the tournament held on the glittering Field of Cloth of Gold, her beauty has attracted not only the eyes of the king, but those of the handsome Scottish warrior Ambrose Macpherson, whose bold offer to bed her might be her only salvation...QUEST OF LOVEAmbrose Macpherson feels desire for the exquisite daughter of the English diplomat. That the hated English king is pursuing her makes Elizabeth an even greater prize, engulfing Ambrose's very soul with fire and fury. But suddenly, after witnessing an act of treachery that could topple the crown, Elizabeth has vanished. Ambrose knows that fate will allow him no rest until he finds the only woman he has ever loved. And once she is found, he and Elizabeth can share a passion strong enough to nurture a lifetime of love.  "May McGoldrick brings history alive, painting passion and intrigue across a broad, colorful canvas."  --Patricia Gaffney less

In this forbidden romance-at-sea, a beautiful young woman betrothed to the king of Scotland flees for Antwerp. The rugged commander of the Scottish flagship is sent to retrieve her, but instead falls for her mysterious beauty. Finding herself in the arms of the man she had hoped to avoid amidst the thick sea fog, the bride-to-be holds back her true identity. When her secrets come crashing down around them, will she choose freedom or her beloved Highlander?

NATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR A MACPHERSON CLAN NOVEL A Bride Abandoned Lady Jaime Macpherson learned the meaning of betrayal on the Isle of Skye when her beloved Malcolm MacLeod wed another woman to save his inheritance. Her dreams of happiness crushed, she sought refuge in the elegant palace of the Duke of Norfolk. There, desire and intrigue mixed with the haunting music of the lute...and the duke’s treacherous son sought to make Jaime his... moreNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR A MACPHERSON CLAN NOVEL A Bride Abandoned Lady Jaime Macpherson learned the meaning of betrayal on the Isle of Skye when her beloved Malcolm MacLeod wed another woman to save his inheritance. Her dreams of happiness crushed, she sought refuge in the elegant palace of the Duke of Norfolk. There, desire and intrigue mixed with the haunting music of the lute...and the duke’s treacherous son sought to make Jaime his. A Passion Unconquered And there Jaime would find Malcolm again, a prisoner in the castle dungeon. In the icy darkness, she learns how to love again. But with England and Scotland at war, her bold scheme to free Malcolm would imperil her own life...though her passion swept her onto a battlefield of blood and tears where only a brave and true heart could save her... “Love triumphs in this richly romantic tale.” - Nora Roberts “No one captures the magic and romance of the British Isles like May McGoldrick!” - Miranda Jarrett less

After surviving the fire that claimed the lives of her parents, a young woman has hidden within the catacombs of her Scottish Highlands castle, plotting revenge against the villain responsible. But the arrival of the castle's new laird spoils her plans when she saves his life and is forced to reveal her identity. Although attracted to this mysterious woman, the laird doubts her fears of the "cursed castle". Until a series of deadly "accidents" convince him of the truth behind her words.. moreAfter surviving the fire that claimed the lives of her parents, a young woman has hidden within the catacombs of her Scottish Highlands castle, plotting revenge against the villain responsible. But the arrival of the castle's new laird spoils her plans when she saves his life and is forced to reveal her identity. Although attracted to this mysterious woman, the laird doubts her fears of the "cursed castle". Until a series of deadly "accidents" convince him of the truth behind her words...and he vows to do anything to protect this woman who has ignited a passion within his soul! less

Tess Tess Lindsay has spent most of her life on the remote Isle of May, uncertain of her identity. Raised by the two sole inhabitants of the island, she is left to fend for herself after their deaths, until a stranger washes ashore in a storm. Tess pulls him from the surf, not knowing that in saving the Highlander she is saving herself. The Highlander If good looks and a taste for adventure are a curse, Colin Macpherson is destined for ruin... moreTess Tess Lindsay has spent most of her life on the remote Isle of May, uncertain of her identity. Raised by the two sole inhabitants of the island, she is left to fend for herself after their deaths, until a stranger washes ashore in a storm. Tess pulls him from the surf, not knowing that in saving the Highlander she is saving herself. The Highlander If good looks and a taste for adventure are a curse, Colin Macpherson is destined for ruin. Until he ends up a castaway on Tess's windswept island, he's been roaming the seas, seeking fame, fortune... and a different girl in every port. But his fascination for this strong-willed lass goes beyond her wild beauty, intriguing him as no girl ever does. As Colin gains her trust, Tess reveals what little she knows about herself and her past. From her scant clues, though, Colin comes to one conclusion: he must return Tess to the mainland to reclaim her birthright, even if it means losing her to a destiny that does not include him. less