Legacy of the Laird Series by Darcy Armstrong

What would you do when duty and desire collide?Long ago, Kenzie McPhee was in love. She was to marry Arran, the eldest son of the McCaskills, and bring peace to their clans forevermore.Only fate had other ideas...Instead of peace, the two clans fell into a bloody feud. At the height of the conflict, Kenzie was spirited away to begin a new life far to the south, and after many years, the scars of her childhood faded into distant memory... moreWhat would you do when duty and desire collide?Long ago, Kenzie McPhee was in love. She was to marry Arran, the eldest son of the McCaskills, and bring peace to their clans forevermore.Only fate had other ideas...Instead of peace, the two clans fell into a bloody feud. At the height of the conflict, Kenzie was spirited away to begin a new life far to the south, and after many years, the scars of her childhood faded into distant memory.Until a letter arrives, containing an offer of peace between their families; a proposition that can only be sealed by marrying the now Laird Arran McCaskill… the very man she’d spent a lifetime trying to forget.Is this a second chance at love, or an opening of old wounds?Blaine McCaskill, brother to the Laird, has grown into a respected soldier, wrapped in his precious duty. It’s a far cry from his youth, where he juggled the demands of a brutal father with a secret, unrequited love for Kenzie McPhee.So now, when he is ordered by the Laird to escort Kenzie home for the wedding, Blaine must enter a different type of battlefield, where the only enemy is himself - and the stakes are higher than he’s ever known - to ensure the fragile peace is preserved.But with the backdrop of a greater war threatening to engulf the entire Highlands, will Blaine and Kenzie do their duty, or will a forbidden desire risk more than they could possibly imagine?A Promise to Be Kept is a HEA historical romance of 90,000 words, set in the Scottish Highlands. It’s an exploration of love set amidst war, hope, and circumstance. less

When the past catches up, there’s always a price to be paid.In a town that shuns her, widow Lilidh MacBrennan fights every day for the chance to love again. But even in death, the legacy of her husband’s crimes continue to punish her.Except her husband is still very much alive. And after six years in an English prison, thinking on all the ways he failed his wife, Mathe MacBrennan is coming home to make amends... moreWhen the past catches up, there’s always a price to be paid.In a town that shuns her, widow Lilidh MacBrennan fights every day for the chance to love again. But even in death, the legacy of her husband’s crimes continue to punish her.Except her husband is still very much alive. And after six years in an English prison, thinking on all the ways he failed his wife, Mathe MacBrennan is coming home to make amends.When her husband appears on their doorstep once more, Lilidh and her son must confront a history they thought they’d left behind. And there’s more than forgiveness at stake; with the town in the grip of an uprising against the Laird, Mathe must ask himself how far he’s willing to go to fulfil the promises made to his family. If he delves too deeply into the past, will he ever find his way out again?A Price to Be Paid is a HEA historical romance set in the Scottish Highlands, and available FREE on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. It’s an exploration of redemption, forgiveness, and the debts owed to the ones we love. less

He’s a reclusive laird. She’s a warrior from the north. Together they could find happiness, or tear their worlds apart.Laird Robert McPhee doesn’t like visitors.Especially not when they’re moneylenders demanding payment, or the neighbouring clans trying to marry off their daughters. But although he prefers the solitude of his estate to entertaining guests, it’s becoming harder to ignore the demands of the outside world.Until a chance encounter in the woods changes everything... moreHe’s a reclusive laird. She’s a warrior from the north. Together they could find happiness, or tear their worlds apart.Laird Robert McPhee doesn’t like visitors.Especially not when they’re moneylenders demanding payment, or the neighbouring clans trying to marry off their daughters. But although he prefers the solitude of his estate to entertaining guests, it’s becoming harder to ignore the demands of the outside world.Until a chance encounter in the woods changes everything.Isobel MacKay is downright sick of pompous lairds, thinking they can take what they want.When one of them goes too far, and she’s forced to defend both her honour and her life, Isobel flees to the safety of the south. And when she crashes into Robert’s estate, she gets a glimpse of a world neither of them could ever imagine.But lairds don’t fall in love with wild women of the forest, and certainly not those who are more comfortable with swords than sceptres.Unless there’s a way for Robert to tame Isobel’s heart, once and for all? less

A soldier who cannot fight. A woman holding onto her mother’s fear. Together, can they find the courage to escape the ghosts of the past?Tavish MacWilliam knows exactly what the world expects of him. The latest in a long line of proud MacWilliam soldiers, he feels the weight of his ancestors resting on his shoulders, whether he wants it or not.Until a tragic incident sees his sword sheathed, forever.Ismay Geddes has only one rule; never love a soldier... moreA soldier who cannot fight. A woman holding onto her mother’s fear. Together, can they find the courage to escape the ghosts of the past?Tavish MacWilliam knows exactly what the world expects of him. The latest in a long line of proud MacWilliam soldiers, he feels the weight of his ancestors resting on his shoulders, whether he wants it or not.Until a tragic incident sees his sword sheathed, forever.Ismay Geddes has only one rule; never love a soldier. After losing her father to senseless war, she’s managed to leave the sorrow of the past behind and build a respected life for herself. Now she just needs to figure out the last piece of the puzzle; a man. Or, in her case, the lack thereof.So when Ismay is asked to help the injured Tavish with his recovery, they both see a life they never dreamed possible. But can they find the strength to put the past behind them and find love for themselves, rather than live for others?A Sword to Be Sheathed is a classic Scottish Historical Romance of 85,000 words, by best-selling author Darcy Armstrong. It’s full of emotion, love, and intrigue, with absolutely no cheating, no loose ends, and a satisfying Happily-Ever-After. Now available for FREE with Amazon Kindle Unlimited. less

He's tall, devastatingly handsome, and has pledged his sword to protect her. But this soldier has a secret...Paislee McNair has found herself in a spot of bother.After running her late husband’s farm for fifteen years, she’s become embroiled in a bitter feud with her neighbours. They steal her cattle with impunity, and she’s forced to watch her livelihood disappear before her very eyes.The laird can’t help, and so against the neighbour’s brazen cruelty, Paislee has nowhere left to turn... moreHe's tall, devastatingly handsome, and has pledged his sword to protect her. But this soldier has a secret...Paislee McNair has found herself in a spot of bother.After running her late husband’s farm for fifteen years, she’s become embroiled in a bitter feud with her neighbours. They steal her cattle with impunity, and she’s forced to watch her livelihood disappear before her very eyes.The laird can’t help, and so against the neighbour’s brazen cruelty, Paislee has nowhere left to turn.Until a mysterious soldier rides into her life and pledges his sword.Falling under the protection of a ruggedly attractive captain? It seems the perfect solution to more than one of her problems.Except Ewan Abercrombie has a secret.So now, Paislee must ask herself how much of the past is she willing to forgive, if it means saving her future? And that’s without even mentioning the decidedly more immediate dilemma posed by Ewan himself, as she discovers what the only thing worse than forgiving old enemies could be...A Wrong to Set Right is a sweeping Scottish romance by best-selling author Darcy Armstrong. Absolutely no cheating, no loose ends, and a satisfying Happily-Ever-After. Now available for FREE with Amazon Kindle Unlimited. less