The Recruit: A Highland Guard NovelRITA Finalist for Historical Romance Scotland’s King Robert the Bruce is retaking his kingdom from the invading English. To win, he’ll need all the grit and courage of his elite band of warriors, the Highland Guard, men who fight without fear and love without limits. Fiery, aggressive, and bold, Kenneth Sutherland is a true champion—skilled with any weapon and driven to win. Now Kenneth is ready for his greatest challenge: joining Robert the Bruce’s secret army to fight among the elite. Kenneth’s best chance to attain that honor is by winning the Highland Games. Focused and prepared for victory, he is caught off guard by a lovely wisp of a woman—and a stolen moment of wicked seduction. Her innocent arousal and her shameless hunger fire his blood. He will win his place in the guard—and in Mary of Mar’s bed. The ruggedly handsome hero-in-the-making stirs a heart that should know better. Mary vows that her surrender will be sport only—no promises, no heartbreak, just one night of incredible passion. Nothing, she swears, will persuade her to give up her hard-wrought independence and put her fate in the hands of another powerful man. But with every gentle touch and heart-pounding kiss, Kenneth makes her want more. Now Mary wants his heart. But is this determined champion willing to surrender everything for love? |
Contents
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Section 2 | 18 |
Section 3 | 35 |
Section 4 | 48 |
Section 5 | 62 |
Section 6 | 82 |
Section 7 | 101 |
Section 8 | 120 |
Section 17 | 229 |
Section 18 | 245 |
Section 19 | 258 |
Section 20 | 276 |
Section 21 | 292 |
Section 22 | 306 |
Section 23 | 320 |
Section 24 | 336 |
Section 9 | 134 |
Section 10 | 142 |
Section 11 | 159 |
Section 12 | 165 |
Section 13 | 176 |
Section 14 | 187 |
Section 15 | 199 |
Section 16 | 219 |
Section 25 | 352 |
Section 26 | 364 |
Section 27 | 379 |
Section 28 | 392 |
Section 29 | 402 |
Section 30 | 407 |
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