Legends of the Miracle Stone Series by Hildie McQueen

He can heal every wound—except his own heart. Camden has spent years tending the sick and soothing pain with steady hands and ancient remedies, but when it comes to love, he has sworn himself finished. Once, he gave his heart to a woman who promised forever… then married another. Since then, Camden keeps his distance, especially from marriage, and especially from hope. Then there is Anne Black... moreHe can heal every wound—except his own heart. Camden has spent years tending the sick and soothing pain with steady hands and ancient remedies, but when it comes to love, he has sworn himself finished. Once, he gave his heart to a woman who promised forever… then married another. Since then, Camden keeps his distance, especially from marriage, and especially from hope. Then there is Anne Black. Shy, soft-spoken, and quietly devoted to caring for the village’s elderly, Anne comes to Camden not for healing, but for knowledge. As he teaches her the art of herbs and remedies, a gentle friendship grows, rooted in trust, shared purpose, and long, quiet moments that feel far too much like peace. With Anne, Camden begins to remember what it means to laugh… and to hope. But when jealousy turns cruel and lies threaten to destroy his connection with Anne, Camden must face a truth he can no. longer refusing to choose is still a choice and it may cost him the woman who has already claimed his heart. To win Anne, Camden must risk everything he fears most… or lose her the same way he lost love before. A tender medieval Scottish romance of wounded hearts, village scandal, and the courage it takes to choose to love out loud. less

In a village where wishes are whispered to stone… nothing comes without a price. Gowan Black, the village blacksmith, lives each day surrounded by the very thing that scarred him. The scars he bears are more than skin deep, and the nightmares that follow leave him certain of one thing. No wife, no family. What woman could look beyond the damage and see anything worth loving? Effie McRay has never been one to follow expectations... moreIn a village where wishes are whispered to stone… nothing comes without a price. Gowan Black, the village blacksmith, lives each day surrounded by the very thing that scarred him. The scars he bears are more than skin deep, and the nightmares that follow leave him certain of one thing. No wife, no family. What woman could look beyond the damage and see anything worth loving? Effie McRay has never been one to follow expectations. Mischievous, curious, and far too spirited to settle down, she has no intention of giving her heart away. And yet, there is something about Gowan Black she cannot ignore. The quiet strength beneath his gruff demeanor. The pain shadowing his eyes. The way he keeps everyone, especially her, at a careful distance. Determined to uncover the truth, Effie edges closer to the man who insists he is beyond saving… never expecting to risk her own heart in the process. A tender, emotional tale of a broken man, a fearless woman, and the fragile hope that love can rise from the ashes. less