The Highlander's Woman
(The Reckless Rockwoods Series, #3)
(The Reckless Rockwoods Series, #3)
By Monica Burns
Blurb:
Julian MacTavish’s honor made him guard a friend’s secret. But his lies to keep that vow make it difficult to prove his faithfulness as a husband. When a terrible inferno scars Patience’s body and mind, she becomes a recluse, widening the divide between them. But it’s her lack of trust, not her disfigurement, which sends Julian home alone to Scotland convinced he’s lost her forever.
Forgiveness in the face of death comes easily to Patience MacTavish, but the thought of being a burden to her husband does not. When a twist of fate takes Julian’s sight from him, Patience returns home hoping to make amends for not having faith in him. Pity is the last thing Julian wants from anyone, especially his wife, and it’s his turn to question her sincerity. Now, Patience must convince her husband that she’s come home for no other reason than love, even if it means arranging a highlander’s seduction.
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Excerpt
His grip on her arm relaxed as if he intended to let her go
before he tightened his grip again. With a sharp tug, he pulled her into his
chest. The sudden proximity of him made her heart do a somersault. Fingers
splayed against his chest, he smelled of warm spice and bergamot. It had been
too long since she’d been this close to him, and she trembled with a sudden
need that scorched its way through her veins.
His mouth was so close to hers that with just a slight tilt
of her head their lips would touch. Almost as if he’d read her mind, his hand
cupped the back of her neck as his other arm wrapped around her waist and he
pulled her tight against him.
“I have no idea why ye came back, Patience,” he said
hoarsely. “But ye are treading a dark and dangerous path, lass.”
No sooner had he uttered his warning than his mouth captured
hers in a demanding kiss. A tremor shot through her as her lips parted beneath
his. Every bit the arrogant, commanding Highlander, his tongue swept into her
mouth to duel tempestuously with hers. She knew it was folly, but she responded
eagerly to his hot caress. The tart taste of gooseberry lingered in his mouth
and danced across her tongue as his swirled around hers.
Caught up in the raw, sensual maleness of him, the heat
radiating off him engulfed her until her body trembled with need. Hard, steely
muscles pressed into her body with a powerful, unyielding strength that tempted
and aroused her. She ached to feel his skin against hers until she didn’t know
where she ended or he began.
Hot and erotic, his kiss enticed and claimed her until a
hedonistic rush of pleasure spiraled through her veins. It sent a pulse
streaking downward to the center of her core. The moment it reached the
sensitive spot between her legs, a low cry of need rolled out of her throat as
her body ached for more than just his kiss. The exquisite need for fulfillment
spiraled through her while her heart raced out of control.
She moaned softly as with each stroke of his tongue, she
yielded to his silent seduction. The pounding of his heart vibrated against her
fingertips as a desire so deep and strong made her blind to everything but his
kiss. She forgot all that had brought them to this point and simply gave
herself up to the sweet passion of the moment. The low growl rumbling in his
chest sent a rush of delight streaking through her. In the next instant, he
thrust her from him.
“Get out,” he said coldly.
Heart beating wildly in her breast, Patience stared up at Julian’s
stony expression. There wasn’t the slightest trace of emotion on his face, and
tears welled in her eyes. Was he truly lost to her? Had she come to Crianlarich
Castle for nothing?
The Reckless Rockwoods series
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About the Author
A bestselling author of spicy historical and paranormal romance, Monica Burns penned her first short romance story at the age of nine when she selected the pseudonym she uses today. Her historical book awards include the 2011 RT BookReviews Reviewers Choice Award and the 2012 Gayle Wilson Heart of Excellence Award for Pleasure Me. She is also the recipient of the prestigious paranormal romance award, the 2011 PRISM Best of the Best award for Assassin’s Heart. From the days when she hid her stories from her sisters to her first completed full-length manuscript, she always believed in her dream despite rejections and setbacks. A workaholic wife and mother, Monica believes it’s possible for the good guy to win if they work hard enough.
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