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Unwanted Highland Wives #2
Married to the Ruthless Highlander
“No one would dare to even look at yer direction. Ye’re mine to protect…”
Left under the protection of her brother's ruthless best friend, Freya must move into his castle...But only for a month.
Arrogant. Emotionless. Cruel. Laird Doughall knows people are afraid of him. So when someone attacks Freya, he can think of no better way to keep her safe than making her his temporary bride. No one would touch the Devil's wife after all...
But even though the alluring hellion starts waking his emotions one by one, he knows he can't keep her close. Not even when they find themselves trapped in a marriage of convenience. No matter how well she begs for his touch…
*Married to the Ruthless Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Eloise Madigan and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
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Left under the protection of her brother's ruthless best friend, Freya must move into his castle...But only for a month.
Arrogant. Emotionless. Cruel. Laird Doughall knows people are afraid of him. So when someone attacks Freya, he can think of no better way to keep her safe than making her his temporary bride. No one would touch the Devil's wife after all...
But even though the alluring hellion starts waking his emotions one by one, he knows he can't keep her close. Not even when they find themselves trapped in a marriage of convenience. No matter how well she begs for his touch…
*Married to the Ruthless Highlander is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages) written by Eloise Madigan and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
Get this book for free with Kindle Unlimited!
- GenresHistorical Romance
415 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2024
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January 6, 2025
In the first book of this series, Emma, twin sister of Freya and younger sister of Adam, Laird MacGordon, had be seeing Laird James Stewart. When James threw her over for Emily (who is now married to Adam), Emma took off for parts unknown. Eventually she sent word that she was ok, but needed some time and would come home when she was ready. Meantime, Adam was determined to find her, which is how this story begins. Unlike Emma, who was outspoken and thrived on physical activity, Freya was quiet, obedient and liked to read. So when Adam thought he had a lead as to where to find Emma, he made arrangements for his friend Doughall, Laird MacGordon, to guard Freya while he and Emily went off to find his other sister. Freya, who thought Doughall was the Devil incarnate, was furious to be left behind and snuck out on her own. Of course she got into trouble and Doughall arrived in the nick of time to save her. He promptly relocated Freya to his castle where he felt more capable of protecting her, and introduced her as his betrothed, which created a whole new set of problems. From there the story involves Freya and Doughall fighting their attraction to each other, while Doughall attempts to eliminate the threat to Freya’s life. This story has a rather interesting man-at-arms, an emotionally shut down Laird, a forced marriage, steamy encounters, lurking danger, and a surprise villain. It moves quickly, is exciting and engaging!
January 14, 2025
Finding her voice, uncovering secrets.
I loved this one so much! Laird Doughall has been called a devil, emotionless, and fearless. Bent on avenging the death of his parents. When he is asked by his best friend Laird Adam to watch over his sister Freya while he searches for her twin, Doughall is surprised to find that the quiet mouse Freya has left the castle following her brother. Unfortunately she didn’t get far before she is attacked by 3 men. Now he is bound to protect her and keep her safe from the man who wants her dead. A lot going on in this book. Doughall’s past holds secrets even he does not know about. Freya finds her voice when she is put in a position to marry a man who doesn’t love her. Betrayal, missing twin, vengeance, danger, passion, surprises and so much more kept me turning the pages. Loved, loved, loved Doughall and Freya.
I loved this one so much! Laird Doughall has been called a devil, emotionless, and fearless. Bent on avenging the death of his parents. When he is asked by his best friend Laird Adam to watch over his sister Freya while he searches for her twin, Doughall is surprised to find that the quiet mouse Freya has left the castle following her brother. Unfortunately she didn’t get far before she is attacked by 3 men. Now he is bound to protect her and keep her safe from the man who wants her dead. A lot going on in this book. Doughall’s past holds secrets even he does not know about. Freya finds her voice when she is put in a position to marry a man who doesn’t love her. Betrayal, missing twin, vengeance, danger, passion, surprises and so much more kept me turning the pages. Loved, loved, loved Doughall and Freya.
December 30, 2024
Outstanding fun falling into this story!!
I do enjoyed my time following thru Doughall’s healing from isolating emotions from pain. Freya was the perfect catalyst to bring him out of those walls erected about his heart. Their marriage will never be boring. The lovemaking was handled so tastefully, adding to the imagination with terms that lifted the mind rather than graphic words numbing the imagination. Well done. Ersie was a fun character I would like to follow! Thank you for story to not put down!
I do enjoyed my time following thru Doughall’s healing from isolating emotions from pain. Freya was the perfect catalyst to bring him out of those walls erected about his heart. Their marriage will never be boring. The lovemaking was handled so tastefully, adding to the imagination with terms that lifted the mind rather than graphic words numbing the imagination. Well done. Ersie was a fun character I would like to follow! Thank you for story to not put down!
December 31, 2024
A mouse emboldened by the laird
I loved this story. Freya has been the overlooked little mouse all of her life until she has to stay with a stubborn and bitter laird, Douglas while her family searches for her missing sister. Without her family to thwart all of her wishes, Freya begins to discover a side of herself that had been hidden. Doughall begins to discover this side of Freya, as well and finds that she helps to uncover a softer side of him. With a surprise villain threatening to destroy their happiness, they finally give in to to their unspoken desires.
I loved this story. Freya has been the overlooked little mouse all of her life until she has to stay with a stubborn and bitter laird, Douglas while her family searches for her missing sister. Without her family to thwart all of her wishes, Freya begins to discover a side of herself that had been hidden. Doughall begins to discover this side of Freya, as well and finds that she helps to uncover a softer side of him. With a surprise villain threatening to destroy their happiness, they finally give in to to their unspoken desires.
December 31, 2024
great highland romance
This is the story of a young lady who is furious with her brother for going off to hunt for her twin sister but leaving her with his best friend who is Laird to another clan. But she is fearful that the one being left in charge of her is the Devil himself. She slips away from her castle before he arrives following her brother. Before nightfalls she is attacked but rescued by the man she fears the most. Now what will happen to them all.
This is the story of a young lady who is furious with her brother for going off to hunt for her twin sister but leaving her with his best friend who is Laird to another clan. But she is fearful that the one being left in charge of her is the Devil himself. She slips away from her castle before he arrives following her brother. Before nightfalls she is attacked but rescued by the man she fears the most. Now what will happen to them all.
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January 3, 2025I enjoyed this book. Cold, detached Laird Doughall promises to protect his friend's sister Freya while her brother goes seeking her twin sister. Freya from a childhood memory hates the Laird and wants nothing to do with her brother's request. Doughall's demeanor comes from a childhood trauma and could care less what Freya wants. Their interactions make for a good story, culminating Freya becoming braver as the story progresses. There is a mystery to be solved, with a good ending.
January 5, 2025
Runaway?
Freya was trying to follow her brother and sister in law but she wasn't as good at riding and was ambushed and almost murdered when the "Devil Laird" came to her aid. She ended up staying in his castle and when found in a compromising position they were forced to marry, but life is never that easy in the Highlands and you need to read the story to see if you figure it out.
Freya was trying to follow her brother and sister in law but she wasn't as good at riding and was ambushed and almost murdered when the "Devil Laird" came to her aid. She ended up staying in his castle and when found in a compromising position they were forced to marry, but life is never that easy in the Highlands and you need to read the story to see if you figure it out.
February 16, 2026
Fabulous Read and Series
OMG! I haven’t even read the book yet! I just read the prequel. How horrible!!! WOW! Absolutely Fabulous Read! This one had my heart strings from prequel to extended epilogue. I wanted to keep reading this book until I was finished but I forced myself to get some sleep. I was correct in my thoughts about who did what but the storyline getting there was totally different. If the next story is as fantastic as this one and the previous one, this series is going to be one of the best yet. Start reading. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
OMG! I haven’t even read the book yet! I just read the prequel. How horrible!!! WOW! Absolutely Fabulous Read! This one had my heart strings from prequel to extended epilogue. I wanted to keep reading this book until I was finished but I forced myself to get some sleep. I was correct in my thoughts about who did what but the storyline getting there was totally different. If the next story is as fantastic as this one and the previous one, this series is going to be one of the best yet. Start reading. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
January 8, 2025
From tragedy to ecstasy.
I love the way you turn their tragedy into finding their one true love. I love this story line. These two characters really complemented each other. I hope their is a story on his man of arms. She will be hilarious. Can't wait to find out what happens next. Great story.
I love the way you turn their tragedy into finding their one true love. I love this story line. These two characters really complemented each other. I hope their is a story on his man of arms. She will be hilarious. Can't wait to find out what happens next. Great story.
March 23, 2025
Doughall & Freya !!
I'm enjoying this series of "Unwanted Highland Wives" so far, the mystery, suspense, action, friends, family,villains all held my interest. The characters are well written both main and supporting, also the continue search for the sister, all of this made for a good read, so looking forward to the next story in this series
I'm enjoying this series of "Unwanted Highland Wives" so far, the mystery, suspense, action, friends, family,villains all held my interest. The characters are well written both main and supporting, also the continue search for the sister, all of this made for a good read, so looking forward to the next story in this series
December 31, 2024
believe it or not it all…..
What a wonderful book. Filled with love and struggles. The characters are people who you care about and understand what
motivates them. The plot keeps you guessing and the ending unexpected but satisfying.
What a wonderful book. Filled with love and struggles. The characters are people who you care about and understand what
motivates them. The plot keeps you guessing and the ending unexpected but satisfying.
January 5, 2025
Great adventure
This adventure was really exciting and intriguing! I didn't even guess who the bad guy was. I was shocked. The characters were awesome. The story was what dreams are made for. Thanks for sharing your story.
This adventure was really exciting and intriguing! I didn't even guess who the bad guy was. I was shocked. The characters were awesome. The story was what dreams are made for. Thanks for sharing your story.
January 6, 2025
Ruthless Highlander married
She was having the life choke out of her. When the pained stopped and the attacker stopped to protect himself. But the laird killed him. And took to his home where she would have someone to help her anything were to happen again.
She was having the life choke out of her. When the pained stopped and the attacker stopped to protect himself. But the laird killed him. And took to his home where she would have someone to help her anything were to happen again.
January 6, 2025
Doughall and Freya's story
I disliked Uncle Flynn due to his Covetous ways.
I liked how Doughall and Freya fell in love.
I would recommend "Married to the Ruthless Highlander" to lovers of Scottish Highland Historical Fiction.
I disliked Uncle Flynn due to his Covetous ways.
I liked how Doughall and Freya fell in love.
I would recommend "Married to the Ruthless Highlander" to lovers of Scottish Highland Historical Fiction.
January 10, 2025
Married to the Ruthless Highlander.
I'm recovering from a nasty chest infection.This wonderful story just what I needed to help me cover. So well written and filled with amazing characters.I highly recommend this book.
I'm recovering from a nasty chest infection.This wonderful story just what I needed to help me cover. So well written and filled with amazing characters.I highly recommend this book.
January 25, 2025
Great book
This was a great one I love this one. Only thing I don't like about this book is the way the uncle acted But everything else was great But if you don't have a villain and a book it's not a very good.
This was a great one I love this one. Only thing I don't like about this book is the way the uncle acted But everything else was great But if you don't have a villain and a book it's not a very good.
February 3, 2025
Married to the Ruthless Highlander
These historical romance stories are so great but even more so when they have that mystery in them to solve! The story carries you, the colorful characters bring it to life and the romance holds you there. It lets you dream and live through them!
These historical romance stories are so great but even more so when they have that mystery in them to solve! The story carries you, the colorful characters bring it to life and the romance holds you there. It lets you dream and live through them!
February 25, 2025
3.5
These books read just like Lydia Kendall's books, but maybe a tad better. The steamy scenes in the book are not as ridiculous as hers.
I find this author's books somewhat entertaining, however they don't feel like medieval romance novels. The story line is there, but the interactions and behavior between the characters is more of a contemporary romance.
These books read just like Lydia Kendall's books, but maybe a tad better. The steamy scenes in the book are not as ridiculous as hers.
I find this author's books somewhat entertaining, however they don't feel like medieval romance novels. The story line is there, but the interactions and behavior between the characters is more of a contemporary romance.
March 4, 2025
Married to the Ruthless Highlander book 2
Freya was left in the care of Laird Doughall MacGordon. He is a Ruthless man but this author has her way of having an angel and a devil get together.
Freya was left in the care of Laird Doughall MacGordon. He is a Ruthless man but this author has her way of having an angel and a devil get together.
December 28, 2024
twists and turns
Strong characters that keep the story interesting and moving at a fast pace. Twists and turns with surprises at the end.
Strong characters that keep the story interesting and moving at a fast pace. Twists and turns with surprises at the end.
December 30, 2024
Great story! I am liking these Highlander books!
January 24, 2025
A great romantic story
A great romantic story with compelling characters and a wonderful and steamy storyline, I enjoyed reading this story and recommend it very much.
A great romantic story with compelling characters and a wonderful and steamy storyline, I enjoyed reading this story and recommend it very much.
February 15, 2025
Married to the Ruthless Highlander
This was a good story. This one had mystery and romance. I hope they have a happy life. Now they need to find Laura.
This was a good story. This one had mystery and romance. I hope they have a happy life. Now they need to find Laura.
April 15, 2025
Unwanted Highland Wives book 2
This is just getting great. I just love this series. The storyline and characters were spot on. I need to get more Highland love. Going for Book 3.
This is just getting great. I just love this series. The storyline and characters were spot on. I need to get more Highland love. Going for Book 3.
August 28, 2025
Good One!
Characters beautifully and carefully created and most engaging! The storyline is controlled and the pacing flows smoothly to a satisfying end.
Characters beautifully and carefully created and most engaging! The storyline is controlled and the pacing flows smoothly to a satisfying end.
October 21, 2025
I love it!
I love how all the characters are involved yet their own personalities. I can hardly wait to read Laura’s book!
I love how all the characters are involved yet their own personalities. I can hardly wait to read Laura’s book!
December 31, 2024
Little did Freya realized what her little adventure would get her into so much trouble. It's great how they each pushed each other to change. It has some real twists to it that will keep you reading to find out how it will end.
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