Wild Thistle Trilogy Series by Madelyn Hill

“Remember, lasses. Through Hope, Faith, and Honor, ye can rule,” were the last words Lady Hope MacAlister’s father spoke before dying. Those very words direct her every action and thought. Sword fighting and leading the men of her clan was second nature to Hope and she has little time for herself or any thoughts of love. Until Aidan MacKerry is captured spying on the clan. She is beautiful, strong, and quick to pull a sword... more“Remember, lasses. Through Hope, Faith, and Honor, ye can rule,” were the last words Lady Hope MacAlister’s father spoke before dying. Those very words direct her every action and thought. Sword fighting and leading the men of her clan was second nature to Hope and she has little time for herself or any thoughts of love. Until Aidan MacKerry is captured spying on the clan. She is beautiful, strong, and quick to pull a sword. But when he kisses her, all thoughts of the lairdship Aidan MacKerry seeks flee his mind. When the enemy continues to undermine Hope, Aidan is determined to aid her—only he didn’t think he’d lose his heart to the Laird of Wild Thistle Keep. When the enemy reveals Aidan’s secret, he must fight for his right to be laird and prove, despite their differences, he loves Hope. The enemy refuses to back down and continues to threaten not only Hope, but the security of the entire clan. Only together will they be able to save the clan and save their love. less

Lady Faith MacAlister wishes for adventure. Be careful what you wish for . . . Huntress Lady Faith MacAlister seeks adventure. Her father’s dying pledge tethers her to Wild Thistle Keep, thwarting her desire to explore the world beyond the palisade. Solace is found while hunting and providing sustenance for her clan. When snatched from the safety of MacAlister lands by a rogue bent on securing a ransom, she finds the adventure of her life... moreLady Faith MacAlister wishes for adventure. Be careful what you wish for . . . Huntress Lady Faith MacAlister seeks adventure. Her father’s dying pledge tethers her to Wild Thistle Keep, thwarting her desire to explore the world beyond the palisade. Solace is found while hunting and providing sustenance for her clan. When snatched from the safety of MacAlister lands by a rogue bent on securing a ransom, she finds the adventure of her life. Disgraced Captain Graeme Ross travels the high seas in search of bounty to sell in order to secure lands seized by the Crown. He longs to regain his honor in his father’s eyes and continually risks his life on the high seas. Lacking enough funds, Graeme and his crew follow Lady Faith MacAlister as she hunts. Out of need and desire, he kidnaps her. The lady captivates him for the moment he laid eyes upon her. Bold and spirited, she fights him. When he negotiates a ransom, deception tears the burgeoning romance apart. Now, Lady Faith and Captain Ross seek to settle those differences hindering their union, despite the stretch of land and sea—and angry Highlanders standing between them. less

The final book of the captivating Scottish Historical Wild Thistle Trilogy Lady Honor MacAllister can heal everything but a broken heart . . . Lady Honor does not believe in marriage. Her father’s death broke her mother’s spirit and took her from her daughters emotionally well before her own death. When Honor is attacked in the forest, she keeps the event to herself, lest her lairds search for the man and strike him down. As a healer, she’ll do anything it takes not to cause harm... moreThe final book of the captivating Scottish Historical Wild Thistle Trilogy Lady Honor MacAllister can heal everything but a broken heart . . . Lady Honor does not believe in marriage. Her father’s death broke her mother’s spirit and took her from her daughters emotionally well before her own death. When Honor is attacked in the forest, she keeps the event to herself, lest her lairds search for the man and strike him down. As a healer, she’ll do anything it takes not to cause harm. Rumors of attacks in the Highlands forces the lairds to increase guards and security measures. When Bryce Calder is assigned to protect Lady Honor, she fights the burgeoning attraction for the man, knowing she’ll never risk her heart to love. Warrior Bryce Calder trusts no woman. Women only strive to better themselves through cunning, as his father warned throughout his childhood. When he is asked to escort Lady Honor while she gathers healing herbs, he is vexed. Training the men and protecting the clan are his duties, not following the sharped-tongued lass about the wood. With each passing day, Bryce becomes enchanted by Lady Honor, despite his father’s words, but his unworthiness halts any proclamation of his desire. An unlikely partnership develops during the frequent trips to the forest and work in the apothecary. The walls each has erected to protect their hearts and their future crumbles. Until a stranger arrives at the keep. Lady Honor’s secret is threatened to be revealed putting in jeopardy the growing romance between the ardent healer and the reluctant warrior-suitor. less

Lady Honor MacAlister can heal everything . . . but a broken heart.Lady Honor has sworn off marriage after seeing her mother’s spirit destroyed by grief. When she’s attacked in the forest, she keeps it a secret, fearing her Lairds’ retaliation. Determined to avoid harm at all costs, she shoulders the burden alone—until Bryce Calder, a brooding warrior, is assigned as her protector. Despite her growing feelings for Bryce, Honor is determined to guard her heart... moreLady Honor MacAlister can heal everything . . . but a broken heart.Lady Honor has sworn off marriage after seeing her mother’s spirit destroyed by grief. When she’s attacked in the forest, she keeps it a secret, fearing her Lairds’ retaliation. Determined to avoid harm at all costs, she shoulders the burden alone—until Bryce Calder, a brooding warrior, is assigned as her protector. Despite her growing feelings for Bryce, Honor is determined to guard her heart.Bryce Calder trusts no woman, his father’s warnings shaping his wary view of love. Protecting the clan is his focus, not shadowing a sharp-tongued healer. Yet, Honor’s courage and compassion slowly crack his defenses, even as feelings of unworthiness hold him back from admitting his desire.As they spend more time together, their bond deepens, but a shadow from Honor’s past threatens to expose her secret and shatter their fragile trust. Can two guarded hearts overcome fear and mistrust to claim the love they both deserve? Secrets. Trust. Desire. In a battle between the past and the heart, will they find love—or lose everything? less