The Victorian Highlanders Series by Ellie St. Clair

Will he honor his promises and hold his family together? Callum McDougall’s fate has never been in question. He will follow in his father’s footsteps and become chieftain of his clan. A clan that is struggling in a Scotland where their very way of life is threatened by the industrial revolutions that are leaving them behind. All of that, however, will have to wait... moreWill he honor his promises and hold his family together? Callum McDougall’s fate has never been in question. He will follow in his father’s footsteps and become chieftain of his clan. A clan that is struggling in a Scotland where their very way of life is threatened by the industrial revolutions that are leaving them behind. All of that, however, will have to wait. For when Callum’s cousin, Gregor, goes missing, there is no one else Callum trusts to find him, leading him to embark on a journey that might just change his life forever. Will she have her freedom, no matter the cost? Victoria should have listened to her aunt’s warnings. But the time for regrets is not necessarily while hanging off the trellis outside of a duke’s second-story window. After nearly being manipulated by her stepfather into a marriage orchestrated for his own financial gain, Victoria Brighton escapes just in time. Now she must create a new future for herself, one which she is determined will never again include reliance on a man who might yet again use her as a pawn. They must find the answers they seek... One accidental starlit encounter leaves Victoria and Callum at odds, with one another, and with themselves over the intensity of attraction they feel for one another. But the more they try to fight it, the harder it will be to leave one another behind. Knowing a future between the two of them can never be, how will the unlikely new allies ever be able to say goodbye? For readers over 18 due to some steamy content. Note: Callum's Vow was previously published as Hearts of Starlight and The Scot's Vow by Audrey Adair. less

Kyla MacTavish seeks peace... Peace among her clan, with her family, and within herself. She always understood her path in life was marriage with Callum McDougall. When he marries another, however, his brother becomes her new groom. Finlay McDougall is stubborn, stoic, and stormy. How can she spend her life with such a man? Finlay McDougall has loved one woman his entire life... She, however, has always been promised to another... moreKyla MacTavish seeks peace... Peace among her clan, with her family, and within herself. She always understood her path in life was marriage with Callum McDougall. When he marries another, however, his brother becomes her new groom. Finlay McDougall is stubborn, stoic, and stormy. How can she spend her life with such a man? Finlay McDougall has loved one woman his entire life... She, however, has always been promised to another. When she becomes his reality, he resolves to win her over and make her his wife in mind, body, and soul. But can he overcome his biggest obstacle — himself? Kyla and Finlay struggle to determine what the future will hold, with one another and for their clans. Will they find a way forward together, or let their differences keep them apart? For readers over 18 due to some steamy content. Note: Finlay's Duty was previously published as Promises of Sunlight and The Chieftain's Duty by Audrey Adair. less

Adam McDougall wants nothing more than the life he has always known...He is content with his life in the Highlands. All he needs is his family, his home, and solitude to build his inventions. One thing he certainly does not need? Being taken from his work in order to lead the British hunting parties who take advantage of his beloved land.Rachel Trenton yearns to expand her horizons.. moreAdam McDougall wants nothing more than the life he has always known...He is content with his life in the Highlands. All he needs is his family, his home, and solitude to build his inventions. One thing he certainly does not need? Being taken from his work in order to lead the British hunting parties who take advantage of his beloved land.Rachel Trenton yearns to expand her horizons...The obedient daughter of a ruthless businessman, Rachel feels a calling to experience more of the world before settling down. She accompanies her father on a hunting trip to the Scottish Highlands, hoping to find adventure, but unprepared for all else that is awaiting her there.Despite their differences, they are pulled together...When Adam sets out to lead his next hunting party, the last thing he expects is a delicate Englishwoman who will only slow them down. His shock only increases when she stirs unexpected -- and unwanted -- emotions within him. Now he must decide whether he puts his trust in her -- or in all he has ever known to be true.For readers 18+ due to some steamy content. Note: Adam’s Call was previously published as Treasures of the Wind and The Highlander’s Call 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.Note: Peggy's Love was previously published as Destiny of Moonlight and The Lass's Love by Audrey Adair. less

While the woman he captures that freezing winter night is not the woman he intended to nab, she just may be the one intended for him.Duncan McDougall lost his betrothed to another man—an English vicar, to add to the insult. Despite his hatred for London, he promises her father that he will travel to London and retrieve her. He just never counted on retrieving the wrong woman.Jane Campbell has always lived in the shadow of her older sister... moreWhile the woman he captures that freezing winter night is not the woman he intended to nab, she just may be the one intended for him.Duncan McDougall lost his betrothed to another man—an English vicar, to add to the insult. Despite his hatred for London, he promises her father that he will travel to London and retrieve her. He just never counted on retrieving the wrong woman.Jane Campbell has always lived in the shadow of her older sister. When Mary implores Jane to leave her home in the Highlands to help her sister through her difficult pregnancy, Jane sees no choice but to agree—until, one night, she is mistaken for her sister, and finds herself stolen away in the arms of a man who doesn’t even remember meeting her.Duncan refuses to leave London without both Campbell women, while Jane has no intentions of leaving her sister. They have no choice but to spend Christmas in London, where they discover a new season—and a new love.For readers over 18 due to some steamy content.Duncan's Christmas was first published in the anthology, Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal less