The McDougalls Series by Audrey Adair

Rebecca Trenton yearns to expand her horizons... She has always been the obedient daughter of a businessman who will stop at nothing to acquire all that he seeks to gain for himself. And yet, she feels a calling to experience more of the world before settling down. She accompanies her father on a hunting trip to the Scottish Highlands, where she hopes to find adventure. Adam McDougall wants nothing more than his Highland life.. moreRebecca Trenton yearns to expand her horizons... She has always been the obedient daughter of a businessman who will stop at nothing to acquire all that he seeks to gain for himself. And yet, she feels a calling to experience more of the world before settling down. She accompanies her father on a hunting trip to the Scottish Highlands, where she hopes to find adventure. Adam McDougall wants nothing more than his Highland life... He loves his family, his home, and the solitude where he can put his intellect and creativity to use through building his inventions. He resents being pulled away from his work to lead the British hunting parties who take advantage of his beloved land. Despite their differences, they are pulled together... Adam is incredulous when the delicate Englishwoman appears in his midst. However, the two find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another, despite the many factors that should keep them apart. Can they overcome external forces to find their destiny? No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after! For readers 18+ due to some steamy love scenes. less

Temptation of Fire is the steamy version of the sweet and wholesome “The Rebel’s Purpose.” Roderick McDougall thought crossing the seas would fulfill the restlessness growing inside him. He now longs to return home to his beloved Highlands, but is too proud to admit to his father the error of his ways. Then one day he chases down and catches a thief, and nothing will ever be the same again... moreTemptation of Fire is the steamy version of the sweet and wholesome “The Rebel’s Purpose.” Roderick McDougall thought crossing the seas would fulfill the restlessness growing inside him. He now longs to return home to his beloved Highlands, but is too proud to admit to his father the error of his ways. Then one day he chases down and catches a thief, and nothing will ever be the same again. For years, Gwen Malone has known only one life -- following her father’s outlaw gang around the Prairies. When she is captured by a rugged Highlander, she finds she has to fight to keep him from capturing her heart as well. When Roderick is assigned with the duty of returning Gwen and her father to Scotland, he wonders whether it will be the answer to all of his problems, or the beginning of an even bigger one. As they arrive in the Highlands, will their fiery attraction to one another lead to the love they never knew they needed, or will Gwen’s past force them apart? Temptation of Fire is the fourth book in The McDougalls series but can be read as a standalone novel. For readers 18+ due to some steamy content. If you would prefer the sweet and wholesome version of this story, please look for “The Rebel’s Purpose” by Audrey Adair. less

Peggy McDougall has watched her brothers experience adventure, find love, and achieve their dreams. As much as she loves her home on the Highlands, she searches to find her own destiny—while also avoiding the neighboring Rory MacTavish, with whom she was once infatuated. The son of the MacTavish chieftain, Rory knows he is a flawed man with past indiscretions that plague his reputation... morePeggy McDougall has watched her brothers experience adventure, find love, and achieve their dreams. As much as she loves her home on the Highlands, she searches to find her own destiny—while also avoiding the neighboring Rory MacTavish, with whom she was once infatuated. The son of the MacTavish chieftain, Rory knows he is a flawed man with past indiscretions that plague his reputation. He struggles to change, but when he begins to desire the sister of his closest friends and business partners, he knows he must stay away at all costs—for she is the one woman whose friendship is too valuable to risk. A journey to Glasgow brings Peggy and Rory ever closer together, despite Peggy's fears that Rory will revert to his old ways. As much as they try to fight their growing attraction to one another, destiny seems to be telling them that, perhaps, they were meant for one another. They must only decide to accept their fate. For readers 18+ due to steamy scenes. A sweet and wholesome version will also be available. less