Highland Scandal Series by Jayne Castel, Tim Burton

A pirate’s promise is a perilous thing. When a lady strikes a scandalous bargain with a plunderer of the seas, neither of them suspects where it will lead. Revenge and high stakes on Medieval Isle of Mull.After Liza Maclean’s cruel husband decides to do away with her, she finds herself tied up and left to die on a rock in the middle of the sea. All hope seems lost until she is unexpectedly saved … by pirates.Alec Rankin’s name is legend among the Western Isles... moreA pirate’s promise is a perilous thing. When a lady strikes a scandalous bargain with a plunderer of the seas, neither of them suspects where it will lead. Revenge and high stakes on Medieval Isle of Mull.After Liza Maclean’s cruel husband decides to do away with her, she finds herself tied up and left to die on a rock in the middle of the sea. All hope seems lost until she is unexpectedly saved … by pirates.Alec Rankin’s name is legend among the Western Isles. He and his crew have carved a reputation as bloodthirsty and ruthless. But when he rescues the distraught lady from certain death, Alec’s life takes an unexpected turn.Desperate to get revenge on her husband and be reunited with her son, Liza tries to strike a bargain with Alec to gain his help. However, when he responds with an indecent proposal, she is torn between outrage and despair.He’ll help her, for a sizeable amount of coin … and one night together.It’s her choice—but how far will Liza go to take back what her husband has stolen from her?Full of impossible choices, forbidden love, and steam, Jayne Castel’s new series, HIGHLAND SCANDAL, is set on Medieval Isle of Mull and follows three unconventional sisters, and the men who put everything on the line for them.*Please This novel has content that some readers might find triggering. You are encouraged to read the list of triggers on the author's website and at the beginning of the book.* less

They could resist anything … except temptation. When a lonely laird hires a widowed lady to look after his sons, an unexpected attraction sparks between them—one that leads to a wicked, and risky, game. Dive into a delicious Highland Historical Romance set on Medieval Isle of Mull.After Kylie Grant’s feckless husband leaves her a penniless widow, she has two return to her family in disgrace or find herself a job... moreThey could resist anything … except temptation. When a lonely laird hires a widowed lady to look after his sons, an unexpected attraction sparks between them—one that leads to a wicked, and risky, game. Dive into a delicious Highland Historical Romance set on Medieval Isle of Mull.After Kylie Grant’s feckless husband leaves her a penniless widow, she has two return to her family in disgrace or find herself a job. Determined to make herself useful, she chooses the latter and takes a position at Dounarwyse broch on the Isle of Mull.Rae Maclean is a powerful chieftain … but an unhappy one. After a passionless marriage, he’s sworn never to wed again. However, with his two sons running wild, he needs someone to keep them in check. Hiring the stern but lovely Kylie seems like a wise choice at the time, but from the moment she moves in, he fights a growing desire for her.And when he discovers that, like him, Kylie has given up on love—but not sex—laird and employee embark on a sensual for the next few months, they will enjoy each other’s bodies and explore all the things they’ve both missed out on. But once spring arrives, their relationship will go back to being platonic.They both agree to the arrangement. What could possibly go wrong?But what begins as a game of excitement and discovery eventually takes a twist that risks breaking both their hearts.Full of impossible choices, forbidden love, and steam, Jayne Castel’s new series, HIGHLAND SCANDAL, is set on Medieval Isle of Mull and follows three unconventional sisters, and the men who put everything on the line for them. less

It started with a knife to the throat … When a young clan-chief travels to meet his bride-to-be, their violent first encounter ignites a tempestuous relationship—one that risks ending in tragedy. High stakes collide with epic romance in Medieval Scotland.Makenna MacGregor is about to slit a man’s throat, when she discovers he’s not one of the hated Campbells but her betrothed.Unfortunately, Bran Mackinnon isn’t quick to forgive and forget... moreIt started with a knife to the throat … When a young clan-chief travels to meet his bride-to-be, their violent first encounter ignites a tempestuous relationship—one that risks ending in tragedy. High stakes collide with epic romance in Medieval Scotland.Makenna MacGregor is about to slit a man’s throat, when she discovers he’s not one of the hated Campbells but her betrothed.Unfortunately, Bran Mackinnon isn’t quick to forgive and forget.Worse still, her husband-to-be is prickly, proud, and dislikes the idea of having a warrior wife.But Makenna won’t put down her sword. Not for any man, especially with the enemy baying at her clan’s borders.Their marriage risks becoming a battlefield—until a vicious attack brings them together against a common foe.Suddenly, they must both face what’s really worth living, and dying, for.Full of impossible choices, forbidden love, and steam, Jayne Castel’s new series, HIGHLAND SCANDAL, is set on Medieval Isle of Mull and follows three unconventional sisters, and the men who put everything on the line for them. less