Far From Home Series by Rebecca Ruger

When Aedan Cameron and his men save a frightened and fleeing lass from a band of border reivers, he assumes his responsibility to her is done. His captain has other ideas. And then she lifts a pair of magnificent blue eyes to him, and he is reminded of what one of the nigheanan sgàil, the daughters of shadow, predicted—that a lass with blue eyes would come. It was told she would have the power to pierce the darkness with light, and that she alone would solve the mystery of his brother’s murder... moreWhen Aedan Cameron and his men save a frightened and fleeing lass from a band of border reivers, he assumes his responsibility to her is done. His captain has other ideas. And then she lifts a pair of magnificent blue eyes to him, and he is reminded of what one of the nigheanan sgàil, the daughters of shadow, predicted—that a lass with blue eyes would come. It was told she would have the power to pierce the darkness with light, and that she alone would solve the mystery of his brother’s murder. Having convinced himself this is the only reason he has any interest in her at all, he is committed to his plan to keep her at arms’ length—not an easy undertaking, as she stirs long-dead fires inside Aedan. Gabrielle Noble is fairly certain she’s lost her mind. Either that, or she really has been thrown back in time, to the Scotland she loves in the 14th century, where the scowling Cameron chief mistakes her for some sleuthing sorceress. Sure, she’s watched quite a bit of crime TV, but she isn’t equipped to solve a murder as he expects her to do. However, that’s the least of her problems. She’d love to escape being the killer's next victim and return home to her time. And she’d like to do so with her heart intact, not broken by the fierce Scottish chieftain. less

Holly Wright has been dreaming of the same man for years—and frankly, he might be the reason she’s still single; no one can compare to the hot-bodied man of her dreams. Second only to her secret devotion to her fantasy guy is her love of Scotland. She’s on her third trip now, with a fairly tight schedule, wanting to squeeze as much as she can into the next ten days. Falling through time and being forced to wed are not on her itinerary! Duncan MacQuillan has been reared to lead by example... moreHolly Wright has been dreaming of the same man for years—and frankly, he might be the reason she’s still single; no one can compare to the hot-bodied man of her dreams. Second only to her secret devotion to her fantasy guy is her love of Scotland. She’s on her third trip now, with a fairly tight schedule, wanting to squeeze as much as she can into the next ten days. Falling through time and being forced to wed are not on her itinerary! Duncan MacQuillan has been reared to lead by example. Thus, he has no qualms about arranging a marriage between himself and his enemy’s daughter if it will achieve peace in the Highlands. While he is stirred by the beauty of his bride as she appears at the altar, he is provoked by some wispy memory of her that says she is not quite who she pretends to be. Holly is beyond stunned to find that her intended groom is the very man from her fantasies, but she has no plans to speak her astounding time-traveling truth to him lest he leave her at the altar. He’s impossibly fierce and more than a little intimidating but she believes him safer than the creeps pawning her off as their daughter and sister. When Duncan begins to believe a great deceit was perpetrated on their wedding day, he holds Holly accountable for the actions of his enemy, rejecting the unwanted and uncontrollable fascination with his new bride. Soon, he will be forced to choose between a love destined by time and the peace he’s fought for years to accomplish. less

Local news reporter Autumn Winters’ life is simply perfect. She has a job she loves in a city that loves her, a fiancé who adores her, friends she can count on through thick and thin, her entire life mapped out, one ideal chapter after another... moreLocal news reporter Autumn Winters’ life is simply perfect. She has a job she loves in a city that loves her, a fiancé who adores her, friends she can count on through thick and thin, her entire life mapped out, one ideal chapter after another. Having begged her boss to send her to Scotland to explore the strange, unsolved disappearances of five American women from the Highlands of Scotland, she travels across the ocean meaning to make a bigger, bolder name for herself in investigative journalism. She’s uncovered a clue the authorities know nothing about, having been given the journal of the woman most recently gone missing. Of course, she doesn’t believe any part of the cryptic mention of time-travel, but considers that it might be a fascinating, news-worthy angle for this on-going story. Magnus McInnes is as cold as they come. People would more readily bless themselves upon hearing his name than eagerly claim him as kin or friend. He’s foiled and vexed his enemies and has snuffed out more lives than any man should ever have need to, quite sure he’s seen more hell than heaven. His head is turned by war, freedom, and justice—issues worthy of his time—and not by cloying, fussy women. And yet he has no idea what to do with the high-strung, uncompromising beauty who bedevils him as much as she exasperates him. But then he cannot by rights ignore the arrow protruding from her shoulder when first they meet was in fact fired by one of his soldiers. less

Haunted by the past, can love ignite their future? Rose Carlisle, an eager historian with a passion for medieval Scotland, never expected her studies to transport her to the past. Yet, while engrossed in the journal of a 14th-century woman named Margaret, she finds herself thrust into the rugged Highlands of ancient Scotland. Tiernan MacRae, mourning the loss of his betrothed, Margaret, is stunned by Rose’s appearance... moreHaunted by the past, can love ignite their future? Rose Carlisle, an eager historian with a passion for medieval Scotland, never expected her studies to transport her to the past. Yet, while engrossed in the journal of a 14th-century woman named Margaret, she finds herself thrust into the rugged Highlands of ancient Scotland. Tiernan MacRae, mourning the loss of his betrothed, Margaret, is stunned by Rose’s appearance. She bears an uncanny resemblance to Margaret and possesses knowledge of their secret moments. The clan, initially shocked, believes she is Margaret's spirit returned to guide them. Their encounters are fraught with tension and suspicion, yet sparks of undeniable attraction simmer between Tiernan and Rose. Tiernan's fierce protectiveness and hidden vulnerability awaken a deep desire within Rose, while her courage and passion reluctantly captivate him. As Rose delves deeper into the mysteries of her connection to Margaret and a newly discovered ancient prophecy, she must navigate her growing feelings for Tiernan. She fears he is drawn not to her but to the ghost of Margaret he sees in her. Torn between returning to her own time or embracing her place in the past, Rose faces an impossible choice. If she could be sure his heart truly belonged to her, she might just find the courage to stay…. As with all books in the Far From Home series, Here in Your Arms is a stand-alone novel. The characters from different books do sometimes interact, but these can be read in any order. less