McClains Series by Kirsten Osbourne

Madelina is the youngest daughter of a Norman conqueror and a woman of power. Her own power is insignificant enough in her eyes that she trains to be a healer under the expert tutelage of her mother. When a child is brought to the castle where she lives, she knows she doesn’t have the skills to heal him, and her mother’s powers—and her own—will need to be revealed to a handsome knight... moreMadelina is the youngest daughter of a Norman conqueror and a woman of power. Her own power is insignificant enough in her eyes that she trains to be a healer under the expert tutelage of her mother. When a child is brought to the castle where she lives, she knows she doesn’t have the skills to heal him, and her mother’s powers—and her own—will need to be revealed to a handsome knight. Alexander Lain is the seventh son of a seventh son, and as such he has luck on his side in everything he does. When he finds a peasant child burning with fever, her parents burning in a hovel nearby, he takes the child, hoping to find someone who can heal her. He’s pointed toward the castle and Lady Lina, and he takes the child there, finding it convenient that his errand was taking him to the same place. What he sees in his first hour in the castle astounds him, but it doesn’t keep him from an attraction for the young lady there. Will he be able to convince her—and her father—she’s meant to be his bride? Or will his luck finally run out? *Note this romance contains a mild sex scene* less

The daughter of a peasant, Matilda goes to work at the Lain castle, away from her parents for the first time in her life, her mother’s admonishments to stay away from the men of the castle still ringing in her ears. With barely enough time to put her things away, she meets the son of the family, who makes it clear he is very interested in her. Afraid to trust him, she follows his commands and finds herself engaged to him within the week... moreThe daughter of a peasant, Matilda goes to work at the Lain castle, away from her parents for the first time in her life, her mother’s admonishments to stay away from the men of the castle still ringing in her ears. With barely enough time to put her things away, she meets the son of the family, who makes it clear he is very interested in her. Afraid to trust him, she follows his commands and finds herself engaged to him within the week. Robert Lain has always known that he would someday meet the woman who was just right for him and together they would raise seven sons. When he sees Matilda dusting his home he knows that she is the woman he’s waited his entire life for. Will he be able to convince her that his feelings for her are more than lust? Or will they have their sons without ever feeling the closeness both of their parents enjoy? Warning: There is a short mild sex scene in this book. less

All her life, Katerina has known she was destined to join a convent and give her life to God. When her home is invaded and her parents and brother are murdered while she listens, she fleas to the only place she knows to go—the Lain castle. Upon her arrival, she is immediately welcomed into the family, but it is made clear they would like her to marry their son, Braden, but it must be her choice to do so... moreAll her life, Katerina has known she was destined to join a convent and give her life to God. When her home is invaded and her parents and brother are murdered while she listens, she fleas to the only place she knows to go—the Lain castle. Upon her arrival, she is immediately welcomed into the family, but it is made clear they would like her to marry their son, Braden, but it must be her choice to do so. Braden Lain knows he wants Lady Katerina in his life as soon as he sees her for the first time. Ignoring the political upheaval the country is experiencing, he asks her to be his bride, knowing they must immediately leave the country to stay safe. Going to the Highlands and changing their name may be the only way to survive. But will his bride forgive him for not telling her the whole truth? Or will they always have that between them? less

Gillian Campbell has known since she was a small child that she wanted to marry Kennan McClain. Knowing he feels the same, she does all she can do to get them married immediately. But is she really ready for marriage? Does she know Kennan as well as she thinks she does? Kennan McClain approaches his childhood sweetheart’s father with the idea of marriage, and is told he must get to know her first... moreGillian Campbell has known since she was a small child that she wanted to marry Kennan McClain. Knowing he feels the same, she does all she can do to get them married immediately. But is she really ready for marriage? Does she know Kennan as well as she thinks she does? Kennan McClain approaches his childhood sweetheart’s father with the idea of marriage, and is told he must get to know her first. When Gillian convinces her father to allow them to marry later that day, he quickly realizes that they don’t know each other as well as he thought. Will they be able to get to know one another quickly enough for a marriage to work? Or will his responsibilities as laird keep them apart? less

When Brynna, the daughter of an English earl, is kidnapped and found tied to a tree in Scotland, she believes her life is over. Her father refused the ransom her abductors asked for because he felt he had too many daughters anyway. Now, Brynna has no home to return to, and knows no one in the Highlands where she was found.Colin, the heir to the Clan McClain, finds a girl while on his walks. He quickly discovers she has been kidnapped and has nowhere to go... moreWhen Brynna, the daughter of an English earl, is kidnapped and found tied to a tree in Scotland, she believes her life is over. Her father refused the ransom her abductors asked for because he felt he had too many daughters anyway. Now, Brynna has no home to return to, and knows no one in the Highlands where she was found.Colin, the heir to the Clan McClain, finds a girl while on his walks. He quickly discovers she has been kidnapped and has nowhere to go. He immediately takes her home to his family, knowing she will need much healing after her ordeal, but he also knows he has the power to heal her.Brynna is asked if she wants to be returned to her father or stay with the McClains to find a husband. Knowing her parents have no intention of finding her a match, she decides to remain with Clan McClain and suggests she would be willing to marry Colin, the man who found her and brought her home with him.Married a few days later, Brynna realizes she’s in love with her husband, which she had hoped wouldn’t happen for a good long while. Will Brynna be able to get Colin to fall in love with her, or will Brynna live the rest of her life, longing for the love of her husband? less