Star Series by Patricia Potter

From award-winning author Patricia Potter comes a spectacular novel set in the wild Scottish Highlands, where a daring beauty and a fearless lord defy treachery and danger to find their hearts' destiny.... Marsali Gunn had been betrothed to Patrick Sutherland when she was just a girl, yet even then she knew the handsome warrior would have no rival in her heart or her dreams... moreFrom award-winning author Patricia Potter comes a spectacular novel set in the wild Scottish Highlands, where a daring beauty and a fearless lord defy treachery and danger to find their hearts' destiny.... Marsali Gunn had been betrothed to Patrick Sutherland when she was just a girl, yet even then she knew the handsome warrior would have no rival in her heart or her dreams.  But when Patrick returns from distant battlefields, a bitter feud has shattered the alliance between their clans, and Marsali prepares to wed another chieftain.  Boldly, Patrick steals what is rightfully his, damning the consequences.  And Marsali is forced to make a choice: between loyalty to her people or a still-burning love that could plunge her and Patrick into the center of a deadly war.... less

Ian Sutherland should have hanged for his treason against the British Crown, along with his brother and the other Scottish freedom fighters. But he was spared, only to be shipped to Maryland and sold as an indentured servant—a fate worse than the death he'd expected... moreIan Sutherland should have hanged for his treason against the British Crown, along with his brother and the other Scottish freedom fighters. But he was spared, only to be shipped to Maryland and sold as an indentured servant—a fate worse than the death he'd expected. Ian has sworn nothing will stop him from escaping and returning to Scotland to salvage what's left of his clan, until his master's sudden death leaves a young widow, Fancy Marsh, alone to care for her family—and to keep her cruel, covetous brother-in-law from taking what's rightfully hers. Honor compels Ian to help Fancy, and love, stronger than a bondsman's chains, binds their souls. Yet Robert Marsh will not relinquish his claim on Fancy without a struggle, and Ian finds he is forced to fight again—for his love...and his life. less

Return to the thrilling days of the Revolutionary War with award-winning author Patricia Potter, in the tale of a courageous man willing to die for his nation's freedom...and a captivating beauty who dares to cross battle lines to claim the heart of a man who comes her Star Keeper. As the War of Independence rages on, Philadelphians are riveted by the seafaring escapades of a rogue rebel sympathizer known only as the Star Rider... moreReturn to the thrilling days of the Revolutionary War with award-winning author Patricia Potter, in the tale of a courageous man willing to die for his nation's freedom...and a captivating beauty who dares to cross battle lines to claim the heart of a man who comes her Star Keeper. As the War of Independence rages on, Philadelphians are riveted by the seafaring escapades of a rogue rebel sympathizer known only as the Star Rider. This daring hero uses his own vessel to sabotage the British—until his ship goes down in a ferocious battle at sea. Somehow the gravely injured Star Rider escapes...but if the British find him, he will surely hang. Little do they know that John Patrick Sutherland, alias Star Rider, is hiding in plain sight. Posing as a soldier for the king, Sutherland is recovering under the care of Annette Carey, a beautiful loyalist who has turned her home into a hospital for wounded British troops. He is fascinated by Annette, a gray-eyed angel of mercy whose gentle touch belies the strength and courage that helped her survive a brutal past. But Sutherland knows he will do whatever it takes to escape the gallows—and to save the woman he cannot bear to lose. Until he learns that he can't run forever, and discovers that true love is about the promises you keep. less