Highlanders of the Black Watch Series by Violet Malvik

An ocean of blood and ruin could not keep them apart His blood has stood in the way of his freedom all his life. His brother-in-arms betrayed his faith in the blink of an eye. But now, his heart is promised to the only woman who can make him whole. Raised by the MacLeod clan under Manus and Emmeline’s care, Ricon’s sense of duty and honor runs deep. He would do anything to protect his adopted family. Even if it meant fighting a bloody war he didn’t believe in... moreAn ocean of blood and ruin could not keep them apart His blood has stood in the way of his freedom all his life. His brother-in-arms betrayed his faith in the blink of an eye. But now, his heart is promised to the only woman who can make him whole. Raised by the MacLeod clan under Manus and Emmeline’s care, Ricon’s sense of duty and honor runs deep. He would do anything to protect his adopted family. Even if it meant fighting a bloody war he didn’t believe in. When he joined the Scottish Black Watch, Ricon wanted to make something of himself, serve his country, and bring pride to the MacLeod name. But fate had other plans… He returned to Scotland a changed man, carrying along a fugitive lass that stole his heart the moment he saved her from a scoundrel’s clutches… And a price over his head. After her father's death in the battle for independence at Brooklyn Heights, Meredith MacFarland hoped to start anew in Scotland. There was nothing for her in the New World but misery…and a vengeful man she has shunned out of disgust and fear. Soon, Ricon and Meredith’s only hope is to flee to the Highlands and brave the unforgiving land with only the burning fire of longing for each other to keep them warm. But the Black Watch never sleeps…and before Meredith and Ricon know it, danger is but a breath away. ‘Her Highlander’s Claim’ is the first part of Violet Malvik’s riveting brand new series, ‘Highlanders of the Black Watch,’ a saga of breath-taking adventure, endless twists and action, captivating characters, and fiery romance. For those who loved ‘The Rose and the Thistle’ saga, ‘Highlanders of the Black Watch’ is a new standalone series that brings a new chapter to beloved characters and a brand-new set of stories of sizzling adventure romance to the Highland clans. less

He would have searched till the end of the earth to find her. Meredith is gone. Ricon has looked death in the eye many times during the war in the New World, fighting for a cause that he was slowly beginning to lose faith in. Bloodshed, pain, death… Nothing could touch him anymore. Until his bride-to-be was snatched from his arms by none other than the man she had fled her home to escape from... moreHe would have searched till the end of the earth to find her. Meredith is gone. Ricon has looked death in the eye many times during the war in the New World, fighting for a cause that he was slowly beginning to lose faith in. Bloodshed, pain, death… Nothing could touch him anymore. Until his bride-to-be was snatched from his arms by none other than the man she had fled her home to escape from. Now, Owen Blackwell is back to claim what is rightfully The irresistible beauty who spoke like a trueborn of the New World but had all the courage and grit of a Scotswoman. Ricon would not stop until he’d found her. Not until she was safe again, her body entangled with his, their love blooming into something more powerful. But Ricon MacLeod is a dead man walking. The Black Watch does not forget or forgive those who abandon their duty. And soon, they will come to collect what they’re due. With the Night Watch on their tail, Ricon accepts the help of Darrach MacKinnon, the enigmatic chieftain who always appears in the right place at the right time. But this time, Denna Morrigan, Meredith’s old friend, is the only one who can help them find her. And even though Ricon does not trust her, he is ready to risk it all. Soon, his lass would become Meredith MacLeod. His bride – finally one with the man she loved. But the Black Watch never sleeps…and before Meredith and Ricon know it, danger will once again be but a breath away. less

Betrayal can destroy even the purest intentions… Denna would be his undoing. His heartless stepfather exiled him from his own land, denying him his birthright. His mother and stepbrothers are in mortal danger, and they will not reveal who’s hiding behind it all. But nothing compares to the life-altering decision Bruce Drakewich has to make Stay and fight to claim what rightfully belongs to him, or rush to his best friend’s aid... moreBetrayal can destroy even the purest intentions… Denna would be his undoing. His heartless stepfather exiled him from his own land, denying him his birthright. His mother and stepbrothers are in mortal danger, and they will not reveal who’s hiding behind it all. But nothing compares to the life-altering decision Bruce Drakewich has to make Stay and fight to claim what rightfully belongs to him, or rush to his best friend’s aid. With Darach MacKinnon attaching Dunmore and accusing Ricon of murder, the family feuds in the Highlands spread like wildfire. And no one knows whose blood will be spilled this time. If he dies, the Drakewich name dies with him, but with Denna by his side, the first woman who loved him for what he truly was, Bruce is about to take down Logan and put an end to his tyrannical rule. All Bruce wants is to make her his, lose himself in the sea of passion that is her love and desire… Until he discovers that the woman he loves betrayed him with his worst enemy. Denna’s mind and heart are at war with each other. Her dream of finally settling down in Ireland with the family she’d never known and opening her own seamstress shop pales before the chance to save Bruce from certain death… Because he was all she ever wanted and more. Will she follow her heart, or will her chance at a happy life with Bruce sink once and for all? less

He had an appetite that only she could satisfy. An English lass in disguise has no chance in the hostile Scottish grounds. Or so she thought until she met him… When Jane Endelion ran away from her English manor, she did not only escape the impending marriage to a lord twice her age, but also the wrath of her father, the Baron of Hestel, who refused to listen to reason and wished to punish her with a life of imprisonment... moreHe had an appetite that only she could satisfy. An English lass in disguise has no chance in the hostile Scottish grounds. Or so she thought until she met him… When Jane Endelion ran away from her English manor, she did not only escape the impending marriage to a lord twice her age, but also the wrath of her father, the Baron of Hestel, who refused to listen to reason and wished to punish her with a life of imprisonment. But while Jane took fate into her own hands, the last place she expected to find herself was in Scotland, standing before a fearsome, handsome Scotsman… Tired, hungry, injured. And most of all, utterly mesmerized. She needs his help, but his touch, his unyielding kiss, the relentless claiming of her mind and body were going to be the death of her... She was a fugitive, and he a notorious deserter of the Black Watch, living in the shadow of his uncle, who did not take kindly to the English. They had no place in each other’s worlds. But for the first time in his life, Alistair wished he could be free. With Ricon and Bruce rebuilding their lives next to Meredith and Denna, Laird Barrack Clover was the only family Alistair had left. Would he betray his trust and go against his wishes for this woman? Jane was not like anyone he’d met before. And now that he’d gotten a taste of her, Alistair was afraid he never wanted to go back. Do Jane and Alistair have a future together, or will their differences stand in the way of a passion waiting to consume them? Find out in the brand-new chapters of Highlanders of the Black Watch, Violet Malvik’s sizzling Scottish saga full of twist and turns, a riveting cast of characters, and a steamy romance that will leave you yearning for more. less

Love and Death are at the gates . She is snatched from his arms in the blink of an eye. He has two days to get her back before she’s lost forever. Alistair Clover would do anything to find the woman he swore to protect – the irresistible and fearless Jane. The lost Sassenach who stole his heart when she stepped onto his uncle's land dressed as a lad. As a past member of the Black Watch, he has faced countless battles, but none as important as the one to rescue her from the clutches of the enemy... moreLove and Death are at the gates . She is snatched from his arms in the blink of an eye. He has two days to get her back before she’s lost forever. Alistair Clover would do anything to find the woman he swore to protect – the irresistible and fearless Jane. The lost Sassenach who stole his heart when she stepped onto his uncle's land dressed as a lad. As a past member of the Black Watch, he has faced countless battles, but none as important as the one to rescue her from the clutches of the enemy. She's been forced into marriage and betrayed by the last family member she thought she could trust. Alistair set her body and heart alight, but she never got a chance to tell him how she truly felt… And now, in the hands of the ruthless Darach MacKinnon, she fears their lives and their future are looking bleak. As Alistair sets out to rescue Jane in a race against time, he discovers that Darach, a vicious threat to his best friend’s clan, the MacLeods, is more dangerous than everyone thinks. With secrets from the past threatening to tear their families apart, Alistair must navigate treacherous waters to protect his friends and his love from disaster. As Alistair and Jane fight to find a way to each other, they will face impossible odds and heart-wrenching choices. Will their love be strong enough to survive the dangers that lie ahead, or will the betrayal and distrust spreading in the clan like wildfire tear them apart forever? Don’t miss the breath-taking finale to Violet Malvik’s sizzling Scottish saga, Highlanders of the Black Watch, an action-packed steamy romance full of twist and turns, a riveting cast of characters, and fiery passion. An epic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page."Her Highlander's Destiny" is the sixth book in the series, “The Highlanders of the Blackwatch” packed with breathtaking action, secrets, twists, passion, and sizzling romance, set in the tumultuous Scottish Highlands! less