May McGoldrick
Two-Volume Box Set
A MIDSUMMER WEDDING
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ANGEL OF SKYE
mACPHERsON Clan ORIGIN TALES
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These Other Macpherson Clan Stories
A Midsummer Wedding
Find out where those Macpherson men got their (ahem) charm!
Their marriage was two decades in the making. Elizabeth Hay is young, educated, and has her own ideas about her life. Alexander Macpherson is a Highlander and a pirate and not about to be tied down to some delicate court flower. But honor dictates they go through with the betrothal arranged when they were still children.
Now the wedding ceremony is only a week away. Each wants to put an end to the nuptials, but fate has a way of bollixing the best-made plans. As the biggest storm in memory sweeps through Scotland and the floods leave them swimming for their lives, Elizabeth and Alexander must face up to the one thing they never expected.
The love affair that started it all!
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The Thistle and the Rose
Desperate Deception
Celia Muir must escape from a burning castle into the Scottish Highlands before English soldiers capture her. With her are loyal friends and servants, all united to protect the infant Kit from unknown enemies. For her clandestine mission to succeed she has to make Colin Campbell, the warrior lord whose help she seeks, believe she is the seductive Lady Caithness.
Irresistible Desire
Colin Campbell's head tells him this Caithness woman is trouble, yet his heart is telling him she is magnificent. Whatever Celia is hiding he needs to know, but he also wants to hold her and kiss her. And as war with England scorches the heathered hills, Colin and Celia find reasons to bare their secrets, surrender to their desires, and head toward a destiny where Scotland's future--and their own--build on the strength of their passion and love...
Winner of two Golden Leaf Awards!
Top Ten List of the Best Romances of All Time!
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“This brilliant debut of May McGoldrick brings readers a fast-paced, action-packed historical romance. - Affaire de Coeur
May McGoldrick brings history alive, painting passion and intrigue across a broad, colorful canvas. - Patricia Gaffney
Enchanting tales. Not to be missed. - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Impressive…a splendid Scottish tale, filled with humor and suspense. - Arnette Lamb
May McGoldrick writes with warmth, emotion, and an excellent essence of period detail.” - Heather Graham
Well-paced and convincing.” - The Romance Reader”
Prequel to Angel of Skye, Book 1 of the Macpherson Clan series
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Angel of Skye
Book 1 of the Macpherson Brothers Trilogy
Nothing could hide her passion...
Fiona does not remember the years before she came to the priory on the Isle of Skye. Only the gentle Prioress knows the truth about the spirited, red-haired lass's true birth. So it is in a simple cowl and peasant's dress that she emerges from the island's mists and faces the famed warrior chief of the Highlands, Alec Macpherson.
Or stop his love...
Alec has served King James with his sword. Now he would give his very soul to protect this beautiful girl from the intrigue that swirls around her. But Fiona wants his heart as well, and willingly he gives it...even as the king's opponents are pushing her toward a deadly trap. For hidden in Fiona's memory is the face of her mother's killer and a secret that could topple the throne. And it will take Alec's Highland strengths pitted against a foe's cruel ambitions to prove, through blood and battle, which will reign--an army's might or the powerful passions of two lovers...
Winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance!
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Find out who Alec got his charm from in A Midsummer Wedding!
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Heart of Gold
Book 2 of the Macpherson Brothers Trilogy
From the wild shores of the Scotland's Western Isles to the bloody fields of France to the glittering courts of Europe, the Macpherson Trilogy follows a family's fight for Scottish independence against the Tudor king, Henry VIII.
RITE OF PASSION
At the tournament of two kings, Elizabeth Boleyn has attracted not only the eyes of Henry Tudor, but those of the Scottish warrior, Ambrose Macpherson, whose bold offer might be her only salvation...
QUEST OF LOVE
Ambrose Macpherson feels attraction for the daughter of the English diplomat. That the hated English king is pursuing her makes Elizabeth an even greater prize. But after witnessing an act of treachery that could topple the crown, Elizabeth has vanished. Ambrose knows that fate will allow him no rest until he finds her…
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The Beauty of the Mist
A Macpherson Clan Novel
A rugged Highlander sent to retrieve his king’s bride finds a mysterious beauty adrift at sea...
Maria had been forced to marry at seventeen, then was left widowed shortly thereafter. Now, five years later, her brother had chosen another husband for her, sight unseen – the boy king of Scotland. Maria, who had never known passion or love, refused to submit, vowing to flee to freedom. But the ship she chose went down in the gathering fog, leaving the dark-haired beauty at the mercy of wind and tide, and headed for a shattering destiny.
For it was none other than Highland chief John Macpherson, journeying to bring home his young king’s bride, who rescued the beautiful Maria adrift at sea. Almost from the moment they met, an attraction ignited between them. Maria savored these few stolen days, aware their love could never last once her proud Highlander discovered her true identity.
Maria knew that while following her heart might free her, it would forfeit her beloved’s life.
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Macpherson Brothers Trilogy
Passion…Betrayal…Stolen Love!
From the wild shores of the Scotland’s Western Isles to the bloody fields of France to the glittering courts of Europe, the Macpherson Trilogy follows a family’s fight for Scottish independence against the Tudor king, Henry VIII.
The Complete Trilogy in One Volume
Angel of Skye
Heart of Gold
Beauty of the Mist
Angel of Skye
Nothing could hide her passion...
Fiona does not remember the years before she came to the priory on the Isle of Skye. Only the gentle Prioress knows the truth about the spirited, red-haired lass's true birth. So it is in a simple cowl and peasant's dress that she emerges from the island's mists and faces the famed warrior chief of the Highlands, Alec Macpherson.
Or stop his love...
Alec has served King James with his sword. Now he would give his very soul to protect this beautiful girl from the intrigue that swirls around her. But Fiona wants his heart as well, and willingly he gives it...even as the king's opponents are pushing her toward a deadly trap. For hidden in Fiona's memory is the face of her mother's killer and a secret that could topple the throne. And it will take Alec's Highland strengths pitted against a foe's cruel ambitions to prove, through blood and battle, which will reign--an army's might or the powerful passions of two lovers...
Winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance!
Heart of Gold
Rite of Passion…
At the tournament of two kings, Elizabeth Boleyn has attracted not only the eyes of Henry Tudor, but those of the Scottish warrior, Ambrose Macpherson, whose bold offer might be her only salvation...
Quest of Love…
Ambrose Macpherson feels attraction for the daughter of the English diplomat. That the hated English king is pursuing her makes Elizabeth an even greater prize. But after witnessing an act of treachery that could topple the crown, Elizabeth has vanished. Ambrose knows that fate will allow him no rest until he finds her…
Beauty of the Mist
A rugged Highlander sent to retrieve his king’s bride finds a mysterious beauty adrift at sea...
Maria had been forced to marry at seventeen, then was left widowed shortly thereafter. Now, five years later, her brother had chosen another husband for her, sight unseen – the boy king of Scotland. Maria, who had never known passion or love, refused to submit, vowing to flee to freedom. But the ship she chose went down in the gathering fog, leaving the dark-haired beauty at the mercy of wind and tide, and headed for a shattering destiny.
For it was none other than Highland chief John Macpherson, journeying to bring home his young king’s bride, who rescued the beautiful Maria adrift at sea. Almost from the moment they met, an attraction ignited between them. Maria savored these few stolen days, aware their love could never last once her proud Highlander discovered her true identity.
Maria knew that while following her heart might free her, it would forfeit her beloved’s life.
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The Intended
A Macpherson Clan Novel
A novel rich with love, intrigue, and ruthless ambition in the court of Henry VIII—the story of two Highlanders in a strange and hostile land…
Jaime Macpherson learned the meaning of betrayal on the Isle of Skye when her beloved Malcolm MacLeod wed another woman to save his inheritance. Her dreams of happiness crushed, she sought refuge in the elegant palace of the Duke of Norfolk.
There Jaime would find Malcolm again, a prisoner in the castle dungeon. In the icy darkness, she learns how to love again. But with England and Scotland at war, her bold scheme to free Malcolm would imperil her own life...though her passion swept her onto a battlefield of blood and tears where only a brave and true heart could save her...
A Macpherson Series Novel
"Love triumphs in this richly romantic tale." - Nora Roberts
"No one captures the magic and romance of the British Isles like May McGoldrick!" - Miranda Jarrett
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Flame
A Macpherson clan novel
Ironcross Castle was called cursed by the Highlanders. Its most recent lairds had perished in accidents, falls, or fires. The newest owner, Gavin Kerr, did not fear death. It was feeling that he dreaded - the pain of betrayal and loss. Now he arrived at the castle to hear of hauntings and cults, and to be drawn to the portrait of beautiful Joanna MacInnes, who died here amid a furnace of flame. And looking at her, Gavin desired her, feeling an impossible longing to take her in his arms.
But the real Joanna MacInnes escaped the fire that claimed her kin. For months, she has walked Ironcross by night, hiding in its secret passageways, searching for the truth behind the castle's curse. Now she feared it would claim Gavin Kerr. Yet warning him, touching him in the darkness, soon ignited another kind of burning. And even as her lips opened beneath his, she knew time was running out before they faced a heartless villain...a terrifying secret...and a struggle between eternal darkness and the power of undying love.
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Two-Novel Box Set Edition
THE INTENDED
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FLAME
tWO mACPHERsON Clan Novels
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Tess and the Highlander
A Macpherson Clan novel
RITA© Award Finalist
Tess Lindsay has spent most of her life on the remote Isle of May, uncertain of her identity. Raised by the two sole inhabitants of the island, she is left to fend for herself after their deaths, until a stranger washes ashore in a storm. Tess pulls him from the surf, not knowing that in saving the Highlander she is saving herself.
If good looks and a taste for adventure are a curse, Colin Macpherson is destined for ruin. Until he ends up a castaway on Tess’s windswept island, he’s been roaming the seas, seeking fame, fortune…and a different girl in every port. But his fascination for this strong-willed lass goes beyond her wild beauty, intriguing him as no girl ever has.
As Colin gains her trust, Tess reveals what little she knows about herself and her past. From her scant clues, though, Colin comes to one conclusion: he must return Tess to the mainland to reclaim her birthright, even if it means losing her to a destiny that does not include him.
RWA RITA Award Finalist for Best Historical Romance Novel
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The Dreamer
Book 1 of the highland Treasure Trilogy
Beginning with The Dreamer, May McGoldrick’s Highland Treasure Trilogy captures the lives and loves of three Scottish sisters.
The Percy sisters each hold a clue to their family’s treasure–and the key to the hearts of three Highland warriors…
When her late father was branded a traitor to the king, Catherine Percy found sanctuary in Scotland. But a case of mistaken identity put her in a compromising position with the Highland earl sworn to protect her. Marriage to him saved her reputation, but nothing could save her from the passion that bent her body to his will–and shattered his last defense …
Amazon#1 Bestseller in Scottish Historical eBooks!
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The Enchantress
Book 2 of the highland treasure trilogy
Beginning with The Dreamer, May McGoldrick’s Highland Treasure Trilogy captures the lives and loves of three Scottish sisters.
Now meet Laura…the Enchantress.
The three Percy sisters hold the secret to a long-lost treasure, coveted by the Lord Deputy of England. Each sister escapes England via a different route.
Fleeing persecution from the English king, level-headed Laura took shelter in the Highlands of Scotland. But when she found herself abducted by the fearsome Laird of Blackfearn, all her well-made plans were torn asunder. His reckless and wild ways left Laura burning in his wake - and awakened in her a passion as untamed as his own….
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The Firebrand
Book 3 of the Highland treasure trilogy
Beginning with The Dreamer and continuing with The Enchantress, May McGoldrick’s Highland Treasure Trilogy captures the lives and loves of three Scottish sisters. Now, in the exciting conclusion, meet Adrianne…The Firebrand…a woman without compromise or inhibitions….
Thrust into the arms of the man who wants more than her heart...
Adrianne Percy was hidden in the Western Isles, safe from her family’s enemies – until her sisters sent a notorious pirate to return her to the Highlands. But when she hatches a plan to free her kidnapped mother, it requires her to marry the handsome rogue – and what begins as a simple matter of business quickly flares into an uncontrollable desire…
It takes a pirate to tame a pirate!
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Highland Treasure Trilogy
three Award-winning Novels: The Dreamer, The Enchantress, The Firebrand
Three Scottish sisters hold a clue to their family’s treasure–and the key to the hearts of three Highland warriors…
The Dreamer When her late father was branded a traitor to the king, Catherine Percy found sanctuary in Scotland. But a case of mistaken identity put her in a compromising position with the Highland earl sworn to protect her. Marriage to him saved her reputation, but nothing could save her from the passion that bent her body to his will–and shattered his last defense …
The Enchantress Fleeing persecution from the English king, level-headed Laura took shelter in the Highlands of Scotland. But when she found herself abducted by the fearsome Laird of Blackfearn, all her well-made plans were torn asunder. His reckless and wild ways left Laura burning in his wake - and awakened in her a passion as untamed as his own….
The Firebrand Adrianne Percy was hidden in the Western Isles, safe from her family’s enemies – until her sisters sent a notorious pirate to return her to the Highlands. But when she hatches a plan to free her kidnapped mother, it requires her to marry the handsome rogue – and what begins as a simple matter of business quickly flares into an uncontrollable desire…
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Love and Mayhem
Also Published as Arsenic and Old Armor
Forget the English.
Forget the Reformation.
Forget your sanity…
Try getting married when your betrothed can wield an iron pot with deadly accuracy, her mad uncle thinks he’s William Wallace, and her two maiden aunts can’t finish a sentence—or a thought—on their own…
Such are Sir Iain Armstrong’s troubles when he sets out to wed Lady Marion, a convent-raised spitfire. All Iain wants to do is fulfill their fathers’ wishes, appease two royal courts, and do what is best for the future of Scotland by putting an end to all the troubles in his part of the Borders. All Lady Marion has to do is agree to marry him, which is the last thing on her mind when Iain arrives at the convent. She won’t be taken without a fight.
And even when she realizes that Iain is a man of courage, intelligence, and seductively powerful shoulders, will her eccentric family do what her temper tantrums, willful ways, and pride have so far failed to do—and drive him away forever?
Join in on this medieval Highland spoof of Arsenic and Old Lace… CHARGE!!
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Arsenic and Old Armor
This medieval Highland spoof of Arsenic and Old Lace was originally published as Love and Mayhem by Nicole Cody.
Once again, We’ve republished it (with a new cover) under that title.
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Much Ado About Highlanders
Book one of the Scottish Relic Trilogy
"Fans of Scottish romances are sure to enjoy this witty and winsome treat."
- Library Journal
In the Heart of Scotland, a Highland warrior is about to meet his match...
Alexander Macpherson has lost track of his wife. When he agreed to take Kenna Mackay as his bride to advance his clan’s power in the north, he expected a bit of an adjustment. He didn't expect the sharp-tongued beauty to run away on their wedding night. Still, Alexander wants his runaway bride…and he has a sneaking suspicion that she wants him, too.
Kenna Mackay thought she was safe in a priory full of nuns, learning the craft of healing. But when she is kidnapped by her own husband, the battle of wits begins anew. Then, even as passions ignite, a deadly secret from Kenna's past rises to the surface and puts their new love in jeopardy. As a heartless villain closes in, the two headstrong lovers find themselves locked in a struggle between evil and the power of undying love. And this time, Alexander is determined he will not lose his wife again.
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Taming the Highlander
book two of the Scottish relic trilogy
RITA© Award Finalist
NJRW Golden Leaf Award Finalist
A new twist on the classic Beauty and the Beast tale!
Innes Munro has the ability to "read" a person’s past simply by touching them, but her gift comes with a heavy price. Forced to stay at desolate Castle Girnigoe, Innes never expects to be drawn to the wounded warrior who haunts its dark passages.
Conall Sinclair, the earl of Caithness, carries the scars of battles with the English and the lash marks of their dungeons, but the wounds that fester within give him even greater pain. Isolating himself from his clan and the rest of the world in a tower perched on the wild Scottish coast, Conall is reluctant to let the spirited Innes close to him.
As their passion grows, Innes fears that her gift is a curse. Could Conall ever love a woman who can read his darkest secrets and feel the pain he hides…and can love tame all fears? As dangerous forces close in, they must forge a bond of trust that will save them both...or lose each other forever.
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Tempest in the Highlands
book three of the Scottish relic trilogy
Miranda MacDonnell is on the run. When she inherited a mysterious relic from her mother, she had no idea of the dangers it would bring. Now hunted by a relentless foe who will stop at nothing to find her, she has one choice: stow away on the ship of the notorious privateer, Black Hawk.
Rob Hawkins, the half-English privateer known as Black Hawk, has a mission from the Tudor king to find and kill the rogue commander, Sir Ralph Evers. To complete his quest, Hawk must find Miranda, a young woman Evers is pursuing. Caught in a tempest, he is shipwrecked with a lad who demonstrates an uncanny ability for saving him. Cast away on the mysterious Isle of the Dead, Hawk realizes that the 'lad' traveling with him is actually Miranda MacDonnell, and having her means that Evers will come to him. What begins as a ploy—using her as bait—soon changes, however, as feelings of love begin to emerge between them.
Ancient forces are at work, drawing the four possessors of the relic’s power to the Isle of the Dead in the Outer Hebrides for a final battle where good must overcome the forces of evil in this spectacular finale to the Scottish Relic Trilogy.
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Scottish Relic Trilogy
three complete novels: Much ado about highlanders, taming the highlander, and tempest in the highlands
In 1494, a tempest drove a ship aground on Scotland's rocky northern shore. Four sailors survived, each carrying one fragment of a stone tablet. Each piece confers a special gift, passed down through generations.
Now three women are hunted by a rogue English commander who will kill to possess that ancient power...
MUCH ADO ABOUT HIGHLANDERS
Highland warrior Alexander Macpherson wants his fiercely independent bride back. Kenna Mackay has an uncanny gift for healing and plans that don’t include marriage. A battle of wits ensues. But even as passions between them ignite, a heartless villain closes in, and two headstrong lovers find themselves locked in a struggle between evil and the power of undying love...
TAMING THE HIGHLANDER (A Rita Award Finalist!)
Innes Munro has the ability to read a person’s past simply by touching them, but her gift comes with a heavy price: her freedom. Conall Sinclair, the earl of Caithness, carries the scars and lash marks of English dungeons, but the wounds that fester within give him even greater pain. Both of them are reluctant to let other close, but neither can deny the growing passion that smolders beneath every look, every touch.
TEMPEST IN THE HIGHLANDS
Miranda MacDonnell is on the run. Carrying the mysterious relic inherited from her mother, she now is hunted by a relentless foe who will stop at nothing to find her. Stowing away on the ship, she is caught in a tempest and shipwrecked on the mythical Isle of the Dead with the notorious privateer called Black Hawk. Even as the two castaways fall in love, ancient forces are at work, drawing together the four possessors of the relic’s power for a final battle where good must overcome the forces of evil...
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Scottish Starter Box Set
three complete series-starting novels: Angel of Skye, The Dreamer, and Borrowed Dreams
Excitement and passion abound in this set of three exhilarating historical romances from a USA Today bestselling author! Let the Scottish Highlands sweep you away as the spirited men and women of these stories find true love.
Opening the door to danger and desire...
ANGEL OF SKYE
Macpherson Brothers Trilogy
Book 1
THE DREAMER
Highland Treasure Trilogy
Book 1
BORROWED DREAMS
Scottish Dream Trilogy
Book 1
ANGEL OF SKYE: Macpherson Brothers Trilogy
Book One
Winner of the Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance
ANGEL OF SKYE
Fiona does not remember the years before she came to the priory on the Isle of Skye. Only the gentle Prioress knows the truth about the spirited, red-haired lass's true birth. So it is in a simple cowl and peasant's dress that she emerges from the island's mists and faces the famed warrior chief of the Highlands.
Alec Macpherson has served King James with his sword. Now he would give his very soul to protect this beautiful girl from the intrigue that swirls around her. But Fiona wants his heart as well, and willingly he gives it...even as the king's opponents are pushing her toward a deadly trap. For hidden in Fiona's memory is the face of her mother's killer and a secret that could topple the throne. And it will take Alec's Highland strengths pitted against a foe's cruel ambitions to prove, through blood and battle, which will reign—an army's might or the powerful passions of two lovers...
THE DREAMER: Highland Treasure Trilogy
Book one
National Readers’ Choice Award Finalist for Best Historical
Winner of the Laurel Wreath Award for Best Historical
THE DREAMER
When her late father was branded a traitor to the king, Catherine Percy found sanctuary in Scotland. But a case of mistaken identity put her in a compromising position with the Highland earl sworn to protect her. Marriage to him saved her reputation, but nothing could save her from the stormy passion that bent her innocent body to his will…and shattered his last defense.
BORROWED DREAMS: Scottish Dream Trilogy
Book 1
Winner of Romantic Times Award for Best British-Set Historical Romance
Winner of Holt Medallion for Best Historical Romance
BORROWED DREAMS
Driven to undo the evil wrought by her dead husband, Millicent Wentworth must find a way to save her estate and free the innocent people he enslaves. Her only hope is a marriage—in name only—to a notorious Scottish Borderlord, the widowed Earl of Aytoun.
Devastated by the tragic accident that killed his wife and left him gravely wounded, Lyon Pennington, fourth Earl of Aytoun, is tormented by the accusations that blame him for the catastrophe. Filled with despair, he lets his mother lure him into a marriage of convenience—for the sake of a good-hearted woman on the verge of financial ruin.
Under Millicent’s gentle gaze, Lyon begins to regain his strength and his wounded heart begins to heal. And soon Millicent discovers that beneath his unruly beard and grim demeanor, Lyon just may be the most handsome—and caring—man she’s ever encountered. For the first time in her life, she realizes that she is alive—alive with a smoldering desire for the one man she’ll love forever…
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“Five Stars... Great Read!!
I throughly enjoyed May McGoldrick’s Scottish Starter Box Set. This was my May McGoldrick first read, I am looking forward to reading more from her. Fast-paced, yet characters were well developed, some even complex. The fast pace of this page turner in no way deterred from the story. I would highly recommend this set to any reader.
- Amazon Reader Review
Five Stars... Wonderful Set
Each novel in its own right is thoughtful, well-crafted, engaging, emotional, and any number of other descriptors that fit a well-written book...
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Five Stars... Outstanding
I loved all the stories....each very well done with creative backgrounds and lovable characters...I could not put it down.
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Five Stars... Loved it!
I loved each of these books....I simply got hooked on each of these books. I loved how the ladies weren’t hella-beautiful & the men weren’t hella-gorgeous. As they got to know each other, they became their own kind of beautiful. I loved the twists and turns.
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Five Stars... Good Reads!
This box set is actually my first time reading anything from this author. I found all three book, (which each one is the first of three different series she has to offer) very interesting reads. They can be stand-alone stories too. Each story has devastating circumstances that make for a tragic read including the HEA love story. Each one include a great hero and heroine. The heroines are all strong individuals and you find no dwelling on “what ifs” situations or prolong stubborn heros. The sex scenes are good and they make you feel the connection between the two in all three stories.
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May McGoldrick’s Medieval Box Set
six complete novels
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the Macpherson Family
The Thistle and the Rose
Angel of Skye
Heart of Gold
The Beauty of the Mist
The Intended
Flame
Scottish Danger, Destiny, and Desire…
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The Promise
usa today bestseller!
Scottish Dream Series
Prequel to the Pennington Family Series
TO PROTECT
On a desperate journey to America, Rebecca Neville promises the dying wife of the Earl of Stanmore to raise and care for her newborn son, James. Once in the New World, Rebecca begins her new life, as a mother...
TO CHERISH
Ten years later, the Earl of Stanmore learns of the fate of his family. He sends to the colonies for his young heir so he can raise him as a peer of the realm. With no intention of forsaking her vow, Rebecca returns to England with James to face a future without her beloved charge. But she must also face her tumultuous past...
TO LOVE
At first glance, the formidable Stanmore sends Rebecca reeling. But beneath his coldly attractive façade and seeming indifference to his son's plight, emotions roil. For there is more to Stanmore and his motives than meets the eye. The enigmatic lord has his own promise to keep, and a passion for Rebecca that cannot be denied...
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“The classic rebel-in-disguise story has never been more fun, exciting, or romantic.”
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The Rebel
Scottish Dream Series
Prequel to the Pennington Family Series
WANTED…for crimes against the king
In retaliation for the brutality of the English troops. The Irish rebel Egan is fighting back, leading a secret group of revolutionaries—and building his legend across the country.
REJECTED…by his own family
Jane Purefoy is a woman with a past. The daughter of an English magistrate, she watched her Irish lover die on the gallows. Now Jane’s reputation is ruined—and she has all but ceased to exist is the eyes of her family.
DESIRED…with a forbidden passion.
Sir Nicholas Spencer is on his way to Woodfield House to court the youngest Purefoy sister when he runs afoul of Egan. Not a man to be cowed, Nicholas wrestles the rebel to the ground and unmasks him—only to uncover Jane’s lovely countenance. Bewitched by the spirited lass, Nicholas decides to keep her secret while embarking on a risky plan of seduction, one that will throw her family into chaos, the country into rebellion, and his heart into the throes of a love that can never be…
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“The classic rebel-in-disguise story has never been more fun, exciting, or romantic as it is in May McGoldrick’s fabulous new novel. Miss Jane Purefoy has all the talent, finesse and innate sexiness of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Don’t miss a word of her passionate adventures! ”
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Secret Vows
two complete novels: the promise & the rebel
The Promise
Running for her life on a desperate journey to America, Rebecca Neville promises the dying wife of the Earl of Stanmore to raise and care for her newborn son, James. Once in the New World, Rebecca begins her new life, as a mother.
Ten years later, the Earl of Stanmore learns of the fate of his family. He sends to the colonies for his young heir so he can raise him as a peer of the realm. With no intention of forsaking her vow, Rebecca returns to England with James to face a future without her beloved charge, but she must also face her tumultuous past.
The Rebel
Jane Purefoy is a woman with a past. The daughter of an English magistrate, she takes on the guise of the notorious Irish rebel, Egan, leading a secret band of revolutionaries against the brutality of the colonial troops.
Sir Nicholas Spencer is on his way to Ireland to court Jane’s younger sister when he runs afoul of Egan. Nicholas unmasks the legendary rebel, only to uncover Jane. Bewitched by her, he decides to keep her secret while embarking on a risky plan of seduction, one that will throw her family into chaos, the country into rebellion, and his heart into the throes of a love that can never be.
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Borrowed Dreams
SCOTTISH DREAMs SERIES
PENNINGTON FAMILY SERIES
Holt Medallion Winner for Best Historical Romance
Romantic Times Award Winner for Best British-Set Historical Romance
THE PROPOSAL
Driven to undo the evil wrought by her dead husband, Millicent Wentworth must find a way to save her estate and free the innocent people he enslaves. Her only hope is a marriage—in name only—to the notorious widower, the Earl of Aytoun.
THE GROOM
Devastated by the tragic accident that killed his wife and left him gravely wounded, Lyon Pennington, fourth Earl of Aytoun, is tormented by the accusations that blame him for the catastrophe. Filled with despair, he lets his mother lure him into a marriage of convenience—for the sake of a good-hearted woman on the verge of financial ruin.
THE DESIRE
Under Millicent’s gentle gaze, Lyon begins to regain his strength and his wounded heart begins to heal. And soon Millicent discovers that beneath his unruly beard and grim demeanor, Lyon just may be the most handsome—and caring—man she’s ever encountered. For the first time in her life, she realizes that she is alive—alive with a smoldering desire for the one man she’ll love forever…
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“ONE OF THE BEST! This romance was one of the best I’ve read ... Not the typical story, it has flawed and unusual main characters who manage to overcome their difficulties. Their problems are realistic compared to many novels which makes for a very satisfying read as they resolve the problems. I highly recommend this one and plan to read more from this author.
- iBooks Reader Review”
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Captured Dreams
Scottish Dreams Series
the Pennington Family Series
With a revolution beginning in America, she searches for family amidst danger and intrigue, and finds a man with a hidden identity…
THE CAPTAIN
By day, Pierce Pennington is one of Boston's most respected and successful merchants. By night, he becomes the infamous Captain MacHeath, smuggling arms by sea under the pall of darkness in the name of liberty...
THE CAPTIVE
Portia Edwards will go to any length to find the family she's never known. All her life, she thought herself to be an orphan. Then she finds that her mother is not only alive, but here in Boston and being held captive by Portia's own grandfather. She will need more than a little help spiriting her mother away to England...
THE CAPRICE
But asking for help is something Portia has never found easy. So even when she steals into her grandfather's masquerade ball and meets with the perfect opportunity to ask the dashing Pennington for help, stubborn pride stands in her way. Pennington would like nothing better than to forget about this proud young woman, yet he finds he cannot stop thinking of the night he met her in a garden...
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“The author’s grasp and depiction of the political turmoil during that time made the danger and intrigue realistic and adds to the book’s already fabulous storyline. There was wit and humor in each of Portia and Pierce’s interactions, which of course became more passionate as they got to know each other. Readers of Borrowed Dreams will get more clues to the puzzle surrounding a childhood friend’s death. With her own kind of magic, McGoldrick made this historical a pleasure to read and I can’t wait to have all three in my collection. ”
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Dreams of Destiny
Scottish Dreams Series
the Pennington Family Series
“An entertaining book filled with murder, suspense, and humor …which stands alone as an exciting tale of the eighteenth century.”
—Library Journal, Booklist
THE HEIRESS
Gwyneth Douglas, a young Scottish heiress in London, writes scandalous adventure books under a pen name, doing so to protect her identity and her fortune. When an unknown blackmailer threatens to expose her secret life, she has no choice but to turn to an old family friend. But Sir Allan is a penniless baronet who will do anything to get his hands on Gwyneth's inheritance, even commit murder...
THE ROGUE
Wounded by scandal and the unsolved murder of his sister-in-law, David Pennington is outwardly insolent and arrogant, but upon discovering Gwyneth's plans to elope, he steps in, determined to keep her from ruining her future at the hands of a fortune hunter...
THE ADVENTURE
Forcing his company on Gwyneth during her journey to Scotland, David discovers that the passion he once shared with the feisty beauty has grown stronger than ever. But with their arrival in Scotland comes terrible danger. Now, if they ever hope to satisfy their fiery desire, they will need to thwart the evil that threatens to destroy both their lives...
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“Dreams of Destiny is complex and filled with internal and external conflicts and a variety of skillfully depicted characters. One needn’t worry over becoming confused, however; the McGoldricks are experts at leading their readers through the intricacies of their plots and at creating distinct individuals. Still, for maximum enjoyment, if you haven’t already read the earlier titles, I recommend reading all three novels in the right order. They are all excellent, as well as very different from each other (BORROWED DREAMS has a hero wounded in body and spirit, and CAPTURED DREAMS takes place largely in pre-revolutionary America), and I highly recommend them all. ”
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Scottish Dreams Trilogy
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Borrowed Dreams
Captured Dreams
Dreams of Destiny
Pennington Family novels
Borrowed Dreams Driven to undo the evil wrought by her dead husband, Millicent Wentworth must find a way to save her estate and free the innocent people her husband enslaved. Her only hope is a marriage of convenience with the notorious widower, Lyon Pennington, fourth Earl of Aytoun, who just may be the most handsome-and caring-man she's ever encountered.
Captured Dreams Portia Edwards will go to any length to find the family she's never known. And when she meets merchant Pierce Pennington, a staunch but secretive Son of Liberty, Portia has the perfect chance to ask for his help. But her stubborn pride keeps her silent. That is, until she recognizes her strong attraction to the brave man who, by night, is known as the infamous Captain MacHeath, smuggling arms by sea under the pall of darkness-all in the name of liberty...
Dreams of Destiny Wounded by scandal and the unsolved murder of his sister-in-law, David Pennington is outwardly insolent and arrogant. But nothing will stop him from escorting his childhood friend, Gwyneth Douglas, to Scotland and saving the Scottish heiress from fortune hunters. But with their arrival in Scotland comes terrible danger. Now, if they ever hope to satisfy their desire, they will need to thwart the evil that threatens to destroy both their lives...
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Romancing the Scot
Pennington Family Series
Meet the new generation of Penningtons...five brothers and sisters of passion and privilege.
Enter their aristocratic world…where each will fight injustice and find love.
Hugh Pennington—Viscount Greysteil, Lord Justice of the Scottish Courts, hero of the Napoleonic wars—is a grieving widower with a death wish. When he receives an expected crate from the continent, he is shocked to find a nearly dead woman inside. Her identity is unknown, and the handful of American coins and the precious diamond sewn into her dress only deepen the mystery.
Grace Ware is an enemy of the English crown. Her father, an Irish military commander of Napoleon’s defeated army. Her mother, an exiled Scottish Jacobite. Running from her father’s murderers, she never anticipated bad luck to deposit her at the home of an aristocrat in the Scottish Borders. Baronsford is the last place she could expect to find safety, and Grace feigns a loss of memory to buy herself time while she recovers.
When their duel of wits quickly turns to passion and romance, Grace’s fears begin to dissolve…until danger follows her to the very doors of Baronsford. For, unknown to either of them, Grace has in her possession a secret that will wreak havoc within the British government. Friend and foe are indistinguishable as lethal forces converge to tear the two lovers apart or destroy them both.
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“FIVE STARS… The story was excellent! This couple faces some severe challenges that would not easily be overcome by anyone, and yet together they pull through and become stronger. I really really loved the story line…This book was the best I’ve read from an author I didn’t already know in a long while. I do hope you will grab it up as soon as you have a chance.
- Showie, SHHHWeAreReading WordPress Blog and Goodreads Review
RECOMMENDED... Hugh and Grace are a well-matched pair, and the authors give their relationship ample, and realistic, room to grow....This is a series, and readers will be happy to follow into the next installment.
- Jane Jorgenson, Library Journal Review
FIVE STARS… An outstanding read….The characters in this book are phenomenal. Grace and Hugh’s story is loaded with suspense, action, drama, humor and sizzle. This story grabbed me on page one and didn’t let go until the last page. I loved reading Romancing the Scot and look forward to reading more from May McGoldrick in the future. Romancing the Scot is Book 1 of The Pennington Family Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
- Deb Diem, Goodreads Review
FIVE STARS… From start to finish, it was packed with action, mystery, romance, spy vs spy, murder, you name it, it has it all! and darn, I just couldn’t seem to put it down that I just had to finish it in one sitting - finally ended at 4 am (thank you for the eye bags, Ms. McGoldrick!)
- V SB, Goodreads Review
FIVE STARS… What a totally captivating story, from beginning to end!! I loved that the heroine was a strong woman. It is a story that about romance, murder & mystery. This book is very well written! I can’t wait to read more books by this author!
- Denise, Goodreads Review
FIVE STARS… Extremely enjoyable. What a great story! The flow was so perfect, I found it hard to stop reading.
- La Cava, Goodreads Review
RECOMMENDED...War is a terrible thing that attacks victims and survivors alike. Romancing the Scot explores this difficult subject with empathy and depth, all wrapped in a lovely and moving romance.
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Sweet Home Highland Christmas
A Pennington Family Christmas Novella
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Sweet Home Highland Christmas
A Pennington Family Story
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’Tis the season to fall in love!
Freya Sutherland is a desperate aunt trying to keep custody of her precocious young niece, Ella, even if it means marrying for security instead of love.
Recently retired from the military, Captain Gregory Pennington wants nothing more than to make it home in time for Christmas, but he's asked to escort some travelers from the Highlands to the Borders.
When Freya and Penn meet, their chemistry is instant. Once they realize he's their escort for the journey, there's no escaping their attraction. But Penn has plans that do not include a wife and child. And Freya has responsibilities as Ella's guardian, despite her growing discontent with her upcoming marriage.
With Ella conspiring to get them together, Penn and Freya might just experience a little magic during this SWEET HOME HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS!
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“FIVE STARS - This little tale was sweet, sexy and a wee bit funny.
I was so sucked in by this story that I’m desperate to read more from this author.
- Stacey is Sassy Review
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It Happened in the Highlands
Pennington Family Series
A jilted bride...
A duel at dawn...
A long-hidden secret...
A second chance at love...
Lady Josephine Pennington was jilted by her fiancé once rumors spread about her questionable origins. Her adoptive parents have always provided her with the love and protection she’s needed to feel secure, and over the last sixteen years she’s molded herself to meet the expectations of others. When she receives a package from the Highlands containing sketches where the subject is eerily familiar, Jo believes she might have found a clue to the identity of her birth mother.
When Captain Wynne Melfort ended his engagement to Jo Pennington sixteen years ago, he never imagined he would see her again. But after he uncovers information that could reveal the truth about Jo’s parentage, Wynne feels bound by duty to right an old wrong and inform her of his find. But he never expected feelings long thought dead to resurface.
Jo must learn how to trust Wynn as they strive to unravel the mystery of her birth. But forces emerge that will stop at nothing to keep her from uncovering the truth and reclaiming her legacy. Together, she and Wynne must overcome their past and fight a deadly menace lurking deep in the Highland mists.
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Sleepless in Scotland
Pennington Family Series
A wounded hero...
A woman with secrets...
A killer lurking in the mists...
Scandal, love, and the hand of fate...
Captain Ian Bell is a tortured man fighting through grief and guilt over the loss of his sister. Now, three years later, Ian still hunts for her murderer in the dangerous criminal underworld of Edinburgh. Then one night, a young woman narrowly escapes death and lands at his feet...his late sister’s best friend, Phoebe Pennington.
Lady Phoebe Pennington—dreamer and storyteller to her family—is a committed reformer writing articles anonymously for an Edinburgh newspaper. One night, Phoebe descends into the corrupt and seething netherworld known as the Vaults. When she tries to save a street urchin from an assailant, she becomes the target of a violent attack, only to be saved by the one man she has desired for years.
Ian’s attraction to Phoebe is as undeniable as it is unexpected, and she awakens in him passions he thought long dead. Phoebe’s blood burns for Ian, but when she learns that he may be implicated in the scandal she is set on exposing, she finds herself torn between love and truth. But fate is taking a hand, for Phoebe is the only one who has seen the face of the killer, and the shadows of evil are closer than they imagine.
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Dearest Millie
A Pennington Family Novella
Lady Millie, youngest of the Pennington family, has always lived in the shadow of her talented and powerful siblings. She’s been the rock of stability and order for her sisters and brothers. Her future looks bright until fate deals her a tragic hand.
Dermot McKendry is a former surgeon in the Royal Navy who has returned to his home in the Highlands to open a hospital. As disorganized as he is passionate, he is a man with wounds and a secret past he has worked a lifetime to hide.
Providence brings them together, but their future may lie beyond redemption. Dearest Millie is a poignant tale of two lovers, life’s calamities, and the healing power of the human heart.
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““Just beautiful - a premise that touches so many of us and told, as always, with sensitivity, love and style.”
—Linda Brown ”
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How to Ditch a Duke
A Pennington Family Novella
Lady Taylor Fleming is an heiress with a suitor on her tail. Her step-by-step plan to ditch him is simple. But there is nothing simple about Franz Aurech, Duke of Bamberg.
Taylor tries to escape to sanctuary in the Highlands, but her plans become complicated when the duke arrives at her door and her loyal allies desert her.
And even with the best laid plans, things can go awry…
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A midsummer night’s romance
A Prince in the Pantry
A Regency Novella
Prince Timour Mirza, an heir to the Persian throne, is visiting England on a diplomatic mission to choose a wife. Brought up in a world where his every move is dictated, Timour longs for one night of freedom.
Pearl Smith was raised amid London’s ton, but a reversal of fortune has left her father languishing in debtors' prison. Now, on the night of the grand ball, she has been reduced to working below stairs at the Whitwell House in London’s fashionable West End, the unwitting victim of a former friend’s venomous envy.
Curious about the life of everyday people, Timour trades his clothes and his position with a companion and escapes the masquerade ball. With the absence of his royal regalia, his darker skin and his beliefs draw unwanted attention.
Stunned and humiliated by women she thought were her friends, Pearl flees the mansion. But the last thing she expects is to become the champion of a tall, dark stranger.
And in the hours that follow, as a full moon bathes London in a May glow, Pearl and Timour will find that love can come when it’s least expected.
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““May McGoldrick’s A Prince in the Pantry is a trading places story. The Crown Prince Timour Mirza of Persia is in London to make a treaty with the English. To seal the deal he must take home an English wife.... A delightful tale of a prince who wants a wife who will love him and help him rule, and a woman desperate to rescue her father. It is a wonderful Cinderella tale, and May got to write about her heritage.””
““Five Stars! A heartwarming story with a lovely twist at the end.””
““Five Stars! Marvelous romance involving an incognito Persian prince and a down-on-her-luck English lady. Wonderful story! You’ll smile.””
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Highland Crown
The Royal Highlander Series
Scottish pride, persuasion, and passion…
The Radical War of 1820 is tearing Britain apart. In Scotland, cries of liberty, equality, and fraternity ring out in the streets, and the planned visit of the newly crowned British king fuel is fueling the Rising.
In this new series, three extraordinary women must find the courage in the Highlands to fight for the future of a nation.
Highland crown
Inverness, 1820
Perched on the North Sea, this legendary town is a place where Highland rebels and English authorities clash. Among the fray is a lovely young widow who possesses rare and special gifts.
WANTED: Isabella Drummond
A true beauty and trained physician who has inspired longing and mystery in a great many men, Isabella is being hunted by Englishmen and Scottish rebels both. She’s escaped to the Highlands in search of survival.
FOUND: Cinaed Mackintosh
Cast from his home as a child, Cinaed is a fierce soul who answers to nobody but himself. . .until Isabella saves his life—and adds more risk to her own. Now, the only way Cinaed can keep her safe is to return to the place from which he was banished. When the truth of his past comes out, what will these two ill-fated lovers sacrifice to be together…forever?
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““Highland Crown is steeped in the history of Scotland in the 1820s and lays a solid foundation for the intense romance built on top of it....Where history stops, imagination takes off, and McGoldrick seamlessly blends real history with her invention of connections, people and events. Against the fierce action of capture and escape, Cinaed and Isabella’s story of hope unfolds....Highland Crown is one of the best Regency-era books I have read in recent months, and it is a worthwhile addition to your home library.”
– Keira Soleore, Frolic Reviews
“With a fast-paced storyline and great character development, this title is a must read. HIGHLAND CROWN had a ton of history elements that will satisfy any history buff, without skipping on the romance .... An epic start to a new Historical Romance, I can’t wait to read more about Cinaed and Isabella.”
– Yearwood La Novela Review
“From the very first paragraph I knew this was going to be impressive. It just had a great vibe .... With a unique theme that makes this book an addictive read, the pages just fly by. I love the blend of history, romance, and spicy heat! Plus, the heroine is pretty bad-ass for the time too. No wilting flower here! In fact, all of the characters are pretty awesome, whether bad guys or good! They are beautifully blended and memorable!”
– A Midwife Life Blog Review
“Plenty of twists and turns....strong chemistry between Cinaed and Isabella and just the right amount of romance without overshadowing the overall story arch. If you are new to historical Scottish romance, this would be a good introduction..”
– That’s What I’m Talking About Blog Review
“McGoldrick has created an intriguing story with a list of characters that are well-written with mysterious backstories. Isabella and Cinaed’s love story is packed from beginning to end with drama, action, humor, steamy sexy bits, suspense, and an ending that is sure to catch you by surprise. Highland Crown is full of heart-wrenching adventure that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. I was drawn in from the beginning and was taken to another world through McGoldrick’s stellar writing and captivating storytelling. I highly recommend Highland Crown to anyone who loves an intriguing historical romance.”
– Lovely Loveday Blog Review
“If you are anything like me when looking to read Historical fiction I simply adore it when the author is able to weave in actual events of historical nature into the fiction making me think – yes, this could be very true! In Isabella and Cinaed’s case, who’s to say these adventures didn’t take place?.... a plethora of secondary characters whom you’ll love and hate, but you won’t forget. Highly recommended for the adventure, the fast pace, and the lovely romance.”
– Color Me Read Blog Review
“This new series opener...is a fast-paced, well-written trip through a fictional Scottish landscape loosely based on historical events. Readers will soon be caught up in Cinaed and Isabella’s love story.”
– Library Journal Booklist Review
“The characters are well developed, as well as the conflict that surrounds them …. fighting for what they believe in and finding solace in each other’s company .... Highland Crown is an enjoyable well written historical that I would recommend.”
– Veronica, Affaire de Coeur Magazine Review
“An amazing, fascinating historical romance. This story has provided readers with glorious characters and now Highland Crown is on my favorite book list….A beautiful tale of Scottish history and full of emotion.”
—Hieu, GoodReads Review
“*swoons* This book did so many wonderful things for my romantic heart. Rich in history, romance and action this book will have you hooked on all fronts.”
—Fae Crate Review
“Isabella and Cinead are thrown together in a truly interesting adventure culminating in a satisfying ending. This is one of the best tales of Scottish history. I could hardly put the book down.”
—Patricia Solla, GoodReads Review
“I’m a big fan of Scottish Highlander stories, like Outlander, and they tend to be my go-to when I’m not sure what type of read I’m in the mood for. This story weaves fiction and history, bringing events and political intrigue to life in the Scottish Highlands….Isabella and Cinaed’s story is packed with drama, action, humour, sexy times, suspense and some wonderful secondary characters like Jean that you grow to love as well.”
—Suzanne, GoodReads Review
“This sweeping Scottish Historical romance is filled with historical pageantry at its best.
In the vein of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander Series, this is a ‘can’t put down’ read....A winner!...Not to be missed by fans of history woven with mythic Scottish romance.”
— Brenda, GoodReads Review”
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Highland Jewel
The Royal Highlander Series
Book 2
Scottish pride, persuasion, and passion…
The Radical War of 1820 is tearing Britain apart. In Scotland, cries of liberty, equality, and fraternity ring out in the streets, and the planned visit of the newly crowned British king fuel is fueling the Rising.
In this exciting new series, three extraordinary women must find the courage in the Highlands to fight for the future of a nation.
Highland Jewel
As violence breaks out in the streets of the Scotland’s cities, Maisie and her family escape to the Highlands. But can she give up the fight…and the one man she’s ever loved?
Edinburgh, 1820.
Scotland’s capital is rocked by angry protests in the wake of the Napoleonic wars, and home to a young woman who will fight passionately for her cause—and her heart’s desire.
A REBEL AT HEART
Maisie Murray’s sweet, docile exterior masks the courageous spirit of a firebrand determined to champion women’s suffrage with like-minded friends. But fighting for her principles has swept her directly into harm’s way—and into the arms of a man she cannot resist.
A WARRIOR BY BLOOD
A trained officer with the Royal Highland Regiment, Niall Campbell has spent his life serving the Crown. Battle-weary and searching for peace, he can’t help but step in when his sister’s activism risks her life—and leads him to Maisie. But unless Niall and Maisie can find a way to stand up to the destructive forces that threaten to divide them, long-buried secrets and political schemes are destined to stand in the way of the glorious love they’ve found…
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““Fast-paced and filled with political unrest ... Fans of romances with mystery, accurate historical intrigue, and magnetic characters will thoroughly enjoy this installment.”
— Publishers Weekly Review
”Loved this book! This is a deeply engrossing story of a young woman, Maisie, who is in love with a retired military man, Niall. They are caught in a time of great turmoil, as Maisie leads a women’s reform movement that is in direct conflict with laws. This puts her in the crosshairs of unscrupulous enforcers of the recent laws. At the same time, Niall is being pressured to take a position of authority with these same enforcers. When unimaginable events unfurl, the trajectory of their lives, and those close to them, are completely changed and redirected.
I found myself totally immersed in this book and flipping pages just as quickly as possible. The characters had depth and felt real as they came to life on the pages.”
— Linda Quick, GoodReads Review
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These Other Exciting Regency-Era Stories
Highland Sword
The Royal Highlander Series
Book 3
Scottish pride, persuasion, and passion…
The Radical War of 1820 is tearing Britain apart. In Scotland, cries of liberty, equality, and fraternity ring out in the streets, and the repressive actions of the Crown and Parliament are fueling the fires of rebellion.
Three extraordinary women escaped to the Highlands of Scotland at a tumultuous moment in time. Hunted by the British authorities, each of them had to find her identity and her place in history.
Highland Sword
Sworn to fight, destined to love…
A VOW FOR VENGEANCE
Fleeing to the Highlands after her father’s murder, fiery Morrigan Drummond has a score to settle with Sir Rupert Burney, the English spymaster responsible for his death. Trained to fight alongside the other rebels determined to break Britain’s hold on Scotland, she swears to avenge her father’s death—until a chance encounter with a barrister as proud and principled as she is presents her with a hard choice…and a bittersweet temptation.
A PLEA FOR PASSION
Aidan Grant has never encountered another woman like dangerous beauty Morrigan—and he has the bruises to prove it. Yet she could be the key to defending two innocent men, as well as striking a death blow to the reprehensible Burney. Convincing Morrigan to help him will take time, but Aidan is willing to wait if it means victory over corrupt government forces and freedom for his people…and Morrigan’s hand in marriage. Can two warriors committed to a cause stand down long enough to open their hearts to a love fierce enough to last…forever?
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““This book is the third jewel in your Highland tale. Morrigan and Aidan’s story, with all the characters from the first two novels woven in, kept me reading till the end.
I loved Crown, Jewel and Sword! Strong women. Men whose strengths add, not detract from the women’s. Good, evil and shades between. Historical events and people. A time in history that draws me.
Thank you for the books you write...”
Cindy Hutchison, ARC Reader
“Excellent! Very well written historical romance. Perfect blend of intrigue, adventure, history and romance. Morrigan is feisty, practical, a pillar of strength, courage and compassion. Absolutely loved her interactions with Aidan, that are so comical yet serious. I laughed my way through several pages after their first encounter which is one of the most unforgettable, engaging and instantly gripping scenes I’ve read. Aidan is a great character as well: very kind, determined and patient. This was such a joy to read and will be my go-to when I need to read a book that I am guaranteed to love revisiting.”
Annette G., Netgalleys Review
“A tale of intrigue, danger, bits of humor, and romance. A Historical adventure that’s fun, intriguing, romantically engaging with magnetic characters. Readers with be drawn into Aidan and Morrigan’s story. Political intrigue, parliamentary reform, strong heroine, revolutionary militant and a brawn, brave hero, will keep readers on the edge if their seats….the final book in A ROYAL HIGHLANDER series. A magnificent, climactic finish! Highly recommended for fans of historical facts, Scottish history, revolutionary war, strong heroines, brave, brawn heroes, romance, and finding a HEA.”
April R., Netgalleys Review
“Spectacular historical romance by May McGoldrick….packed with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I loved this book from cover to cover.”
Deb D., Netgalleys Review
“There is no one who writes like the McGoldricks….The vibrant characters are three dimensional and vivacious. Morrigan is one of my all-time favorite heroines. She doesn’t just get mad, she gets stabby. I love her. Though she has experienced traumatic experiences, she does not let them define her. She is fierce. Aidan is an equally perfect hero. A barrister with a reputation for defending the innocent against an increasingly corrupt government. They are a match made in heaven!”
Shoshanna F., Netgalleys Review
“An action packed story full of excitement, danger and humour. Fabulous characters many of which were in the previous books in the series. You can enjoy this on its own but the series is better read in order. Very exciting.”
Petula W., Netgalleys Review”
What to read next?
These Other Exciting Regency-Era Stories
Regency Box Set
Dearest Millie
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How to ditch a duke
Two Pennington Family Novellas
Dearest Millie
Lady Millie, youngest of the Pennington family, has always lived in the shadow of her talented and powerful siblings. She’s been the rock of stability and order for her sisters and brothers. Her future looks bright until fate deals her a tragic hand.
Dermot McKendry is a former surgeon in the Royal Navy who has returned to his home in the Highlands to open a hospital. As disorganized as he is passionate, he is a man with wounds and a secret past he has worked a lifetime to hide.
Providence brings them together, but their future may lie beyond redemption. Dearest Millie is a poignant tale of two lovers, life’s calamities, and the healing power of the human heart.
How to Ditch a Duke
Lady Taylor Fleming is an heiress with a suitor on her tail. Her step-by-step plan to ditch him is simple. But there is nothing simple about Franz Aurech, Duke of Bamberg.
Taylor tries to escape to sanctuary in the Highlands, but her plans become complicated when the duke arrives at her door and her loyal allies desert her.
And even with the best laid plans, things can go awry…
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““One of the warmest, sweetest, most loving tales I may have ever read. The way love shines in this book warms my heart. It also shows me that sometimes the human heart can heal almost anything.”
—Alison, GoodReads
“Such a beautifully written story that pulled at my heart... A tale of how much the human spirit can take and persevere even with humor at times. Throw in some wonderful animals and a few other tidbits and the author takes you on a journey that you will not soon forget. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great story!”
—Lori D., GoodReads
“OH! My! Goodness! This is the sweetest, most heartwarming book I have read this year. It sucked me in at the first word and I don’t think it has let me go yet. I’m still basking in the warmth and light…”
—Barbara Rogers, GoodReads
“I fell in love with the book from the start... [Millie and Dermot] discover their passion is something they cannot deny and live for today because we don’t know what tomorrow brings our way. A great lesson for all of us!!! May McGoldrick has written an excellent book about one of life’s difficult situations.”
—Debbie Glenn Brown, GoodReads
“This is one of the Dearest books I’ve ever read, it’s so beautiful and touching, I can’t get over the emotion that pulled at me whilst reading it. I cried and laughed in equal measure….a beautiful, romantic story…”
— Maggie Whitworth, GoodReads
”I read this engrossing emotional novella in a sitting, I laughed & cried, I couldn’t put it down. Millie is the last Pennington sibling to have their HEA...the whole series is brilliant & this is a very fitting finale.”
—Janet, GoodReads
“A beautiful novella that feels more like a full book. I don’t usually get so emotionally involved in short stories. Yet “Dearest Millie” definitely melted my heart, I both laughed and cried reading this spectacular read.”
—Barbee (CelticBarb), GoodReads
“There was so much humor in this story I could not stop laughing. May’s characters come alive and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Her descriptions are so vivid and clear that you feel as if you are back in the 1800s in the Regency era.”
—Kat Wiley, GoodReads
This was such an emotional read, at times I was in tears and at other times I was amused....I loved this book.”
—Cheryl, GoodReads
I loved that Millie does not follow the rules of the time and goes after what she wants...Give it a try, you will laugh out loud, be sad, and happy at the end.”
—Nancy, GoodReads
I couldn’t read it fast enough....you must read this one for yourself. It is a wonderful read.”
—Jan Goodard, GoodReads
”Just beautiful - a premise that touches so many of us and told, as always, with sensitivity, love and style.”
—Linda Brown ”
What to read next?
These Regency Stories!
Regency Novella Collection
Dearest Millie
How to ditch a duke
a prince in the pantry
Three poignant stories of emotion, hope, and forever love—a duke and a Highland heiress, a prince and a pauper, and a woman of courage fighting life’s twists of fate. Love and laughter abound in this heartwarming collection of Regency tales from a beloved author of historical romance.
DEAREST MILLIE
Lady Millie’s future looks bright until fate deals her a tragic hand in the form of cancer. Dermot McKendry is a former surgeon in the Royal Navy who has returned to open a hospital in the Highlands. Providence brings them together, but life’s calamities will sorely test the healing power of the human heart.
HOW TO DITCH A DUKE
Lady Taylor Fleming is an heiress with a suitor on her tail. Her step-by-step plan to ditch him is simple. But there is nothing simple about Franz Aurech, Duke of Bamberg. Taylor tries to escape to sanctuary in the Highlands, but her plans become complicated when the duke arrives at her door and her loyal allies desert her. And even with the best laid plans, things can go awry…
A PRINCE IN THE PANTRY
A reversal of her family’s fortune has left Pearl Smith penniless and working as a seamstress for a former friend. Prince Timour Mirza is in England on a diplomatic mission to choose a wife, but he longs for one night of freedom. Trading his clothes and his position with a companion, he escapes the masquerade ball. When Pearl also flees the West End mansion, their paths cross. A future together is impossible, but beneath a full moon they find that love can come when it’s least expected.
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““One of the warmest, sweetest, most loving tales I may have ever read. The way love shines in this book warms my heart. It also shows me that sometimes the human heart can heal almost anything.”
—Alison, GoodReads
“Such a beautifully written story that pulled at my heart... A tale of how much the human spirit can take and persevere even with humor at times. Throw in some wonderful animals and a few other tidbits and the author takes you on a journey that you will not soon forget. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great story!”
—Lori D., GoodReads
“OH! My! Goodness! This is the sweetest, most heartwarming book I have read this year. It sucked me in at the first word and I don’t think it has let me go yet. I’m still basking in the warmth and light…”
—Barbara Rogers, GoodReads
“I fell in love with the book from the start... [Millie and Dermot] discover their passion is something they cannot deny and live for today because we don’t know what tomorrow brings our way. A great lesson for all of us!!! May McGoldrick has written an excellent book about one of life’s difficult situations.”
—Debbie Glenn Brown, GoodReads
“This is one of the Dearest books I’ve ever read, it’s so beautiful and touching, I can’t get over the emotion that pulled at me whilst reading it. I cried and laughed in equal measure….a beautiful, romantic story…”
— Maggie Whitworth, GoodReads
”I read this engrossing emotional novella in a sitting, I laughed & cried, I couldn’t put it down. Millie is the last Pennington sibling to have their HEA...the whole series is brilliant & this is a very fitting finale.”
—Janet, GoodReads
“A beautiful novella that feels more like a full book. I don’t usually get so emotionally involved in short stories. Yet “Dearest Millie” definitely melted my heart, I both laughed and cried reading this spectacular read.”
—Barbee (CelticBarb), GoodReads
“There was so much humor in this story I could not stop laughing. May’s characters come alive and you can’t help but fall in love with them. Her descriptions are so vivid and clear that you feel as if you are back in the 1800s in the Regency era.”
—Kat Wiley, GoodReads
This was such an emotional read, at times I was in tears and at other times I was amused....I loved this book.”
—Cheryl, GoodReads
I loved that Millie does not follow the rules of the time and goes after what she wants...Give it a try, you will laugh out loud, be sad, and happy at the end.”
—Nancy, GoodReads
I couldn’t read it fast enough....you must read this one for yourself. It is a wonderful read.”
—Jan Goodard, GoodReads
”Just beautiful - a premise that touches so many of us and told, as always, with sensitivity, love and style.”
—Linda Brown ”
What to read next?
These Other Pennington Family Stories
Ghost of the Thames
Spine-tingling suspense and heart-throbbing romance in a poignant and unpredictable tale of Victorian London!
Captain Edward Seymour—the last of a long line of distinguished Royal Navy officers—has returned from sea to find that his niece has disappeared. Combing every inn and hellhole of the city’s darkest corners, he desperately hopes to find some trace of the girl. Then one night, as he returns home from yet another fruitless search, a mysterious woman falls under his carriage.
With no idea of who or where she is, Sophy finds herself being led from the cold, murky waters of the Thames through danger-filled alleyways of London by a ghost...and into the path of Seymour’s horses.
Fate...or the supernatural...has thrown them together. But Sophy needs to solve the mystery of her identity, and Edward Seymour is the only person who can help her.
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“This timely exciting Victorian suspense works because May McGoldrick uses the expected romantic subplot as a secondary enhancer to somewhat lighten the horrific conditions in Dickensian London that place females and children, even so called protected ones, in peril as items for commodity exchange. The atmosphere is dark and gloomy while Sophy struggles with amnesia and Edward with his missing niece. Dickens adds a nice twist to the perils of Sophy. ”
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