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The Laird’s Dangerous Bargain: Scottish Forced Proximity Romance
“If ye step any closer to that bed, lass, I cannae promise restraint.”
Lilian Fairfield sails to the Hebrides to secure a vital trade and save her family’s business. She does not expect to fall into the hands of a powerful laird—more dangerous than the sea itself.
Ewan MacKay has enemies closing in and a rival clan demanding marriage. To block them, he makes a dangerous claim—he names Lilian his betrothed. A temporary engagement to save his people. Until living beneath his roof turns glances into heat—and he’s not sure where their lie ends and true desire begins.
With Lilian branded a burden and rejected by his council, their false betrothal is under siege—but Ewan intends to claim her bed as surely as her hand in marriage.
She came to bargain for trade, he bound her in a fake engagement…
This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW!
Ewan MacKay has enemies closing in and a rival clan demanding marriage. To block them, he makes a dangerous claim—he names Lilian his betrothed. A temporary engagement to save his people. Until living beneath his roof turns glances into heat—and he’s not sure where their lie ends and true desire begins.
With Lilian branded a burden and rejected by his council, their false betrothal is under siege—but Ewan intends to claim her bed as surely as her hand in marriage.
She came to bargain for trade, he bound her in a fake engagement…
This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and GET IT NOW!
398 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 2, 2026
About the author
Juliana Wight
56 books34 followersJuliana Wight is a Scottish-American author of Scottish Romance books. She started writing when she was still a teenager, and after a fateful night with her father, she decided that all she wanted to focus on was narrating stories around the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
The reviews that she receives praise the development of her characters, the plot twists in her novels, and the beautiful scenery of Scotland.
She lives in Boston, Massachusetts with her husband, Jonathan, and her daughter. Before Juliana started publishing her novels she worked as an HR in a company. While she enjoyed her previous job, it was a dream come true to become an author and she would do anything to achieve that.
The reviews that she receives praise the development of her characters, the plot twists in her novels, and the beautiful scenery of Scotland.
She lives in Boston, Massachusetts with her husband, Jonathan, and her daughter. Before Juliana started publishing her novels she worked as an HR in a company. While she enjoyed her previous job, it was a dream come true to become an author and she would do anything to achieve that.
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May 16, 2026
“If ye step any closer to that bed, lass, I cannae promise restraint.” That quote from the blurb is what got me interested, but guess what? He NEVER says that! I even did a word search on my Kindle to be sure. LOL, i feel duped. A lot of the blurb is misleading, so readers beware.
There's the potential for a really good story in this book, but the writing style just doesn't work for me. I struggled getting into it and was bored for most of it. The characters were wooden and very matter of fact. No real emotion could get me invested in the characters. Wasn't a huge fan of the FMC either, especially her TSTL moment towards the end. New author for me, don't think I'll read more.
There's the potential for a really good story in this book, but the writing style just doesn't work for me. I struggled getting into it and was bored for most of it. The characters were wooden and very matter of fact. No real emotion could get me invested in the characters. Wasn't a huge fan of the FMC either, especially her TSTL moment towards the end. New author for me, don't think I'll read more.
June 14, 2026
Somehow, I missed the part this was almost 400 pages. I dislike books that long, because they usually have a lot of filler words. But it ended at the 80% on my kindle. When you look how long other word totals on a page are in other books, this is a lot less per page.
What was a put off to me was the beginning. They were in a fight with swords and the h is thinking sexual things about the H. Instead of worrying she could be killed. Thankfully that stopped or I would have given up.
I did enjoy the smarts of the h and how she was a quick thinker. The H is a mighty fighter, good looking, which we are told this a lot throughout the story. Some drama and a little violence and we know who the villain is. The villain's thinking how he will use the h isn't thought out. I was disappointed we didn't find out what happened to the villain's daughter. Mostly everything is anticlimactic.
Lovemaking with bedroom door almost all the way opened. No concern for pregnancy either. Sweet epilogue and a bonus epilogue you need to download, which I dislike. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, some romance, and spice.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you extra tidbits to decide whether to purchase. (ljb)
What was a put off to me was the beginning. They were in a fight with swords and the h is thinking sexual things about the H. Instead of worrying she could be killed. Thankfully that stopped or I would have given up.
I did enjoy the smarts of the h and how she was a quick thinker. The H is a mighty fighter, good looking, which we are told this a lot throughout the story. Some drama and a little violence and we know who the villain is. The villain's thinking how he will use the h isn't thought out. I was disappointed we didn't find out what happened to the villain's daughter. Mostly everything is anticlimactic.
Lovemaking with bedroom door almost all the way opened. No concern for pregnancy either. Sweet epilogue and a bonus epilogue you need to download, which I dislike. No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, some romance, and spice.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you extra tidbits to decide whether to purchase. (ljb)
July 16, 2026
Smart Negotiator
Lillian is a merchants daughter, who is trying to keep the business going. Her father is ill and unable to deal or meet regarding new contracts. Lilian has watched and learned to negotiate despite being a woman. She must now negotiate a new contract with Laird Ewan who is known to ruthless.
Laird Ewan is dealing with Dylan Sullivan who years ago had dealings with his father. He has offered his daughter in marriage to form an alliance; but what he really wants is access to the ports which are Ewans.
Lilian ship is attacked by pirates and Ewan shows up in time but not before damage is done to the ship. Ewan is slightly impressed that Lilian defends herself with a fruit knife against the attackers.
Lilian realizes after the attack who Ewan is and now has her guard up. He holds up contract negotiations until a count of the attack is discussed. Then Dylan shows up his daughter, Evelyn to make the offer of marriage in person.
It gets better, suddenly Ewan is engaged to Lilian. There are attacks made on surrounding small villages. The tension and banter between the main characters is great.
Lillian is a merchants daughter, who is trying to keep the business going. Her father is ill and unable to deal or meet regarding new contracts. Lilian has watched and learned to negotiate despite being a woman. She must now negotiate a new contract with Laird Ewan who is known to ruthless.
Laird Ewan is dealing with Dylan Sullivan who years ago had dealings with his father. He has offered his daughter in marriage to form an alliance; but what he really wants is access to the ports which are Ewans.
Lilian ship is attacked by pirates and Ewan shows up in time but not before damage is done to the ship. Ewan is slightly impressed that Lilian defends herself with a fruit knife against the attackers.
Lilian realizes after the attack who Ewan is and now has her guard up. He holds up contract negotiations until a count of the attack is discussed. Then Dylan shows up his daughter, Evelyn to make the offer of marriage in person.
It gets better, suddenly Ewan is engaged to Lilian. There are attacks made on surrounding small villages. The tension and banter between the main characters is great.
May 6, 2026
A Strong Woman who finds her worth in many ways
I enjoyed the characters. The FMC was aware of her worth as a tradesperson and negotiator, but had often been seen by men (especially) as out of place and less than her father, who she was representing in negotiations.
The MMC had inherited the leadership of the clan, but had closed off his life to anything other than supporting the welfare of the clan, after watching his father nearly destroy their holdings after the death of his wife.
A neighbouring clan was trying to expand their rights and access to trade routes, and determined that a marriage between them would be advantageous. In the interim, they launched attacks on trading vessels and port communities to make it seem like it was even more necessary. One of these attacks involved a boat with the FMC, on the way to negotiate a trade deal.
The boat was rescued, and the FMC was brought back to the castle for protection.
As they negotiate the trade deal and their growing affection for each other, conspiracies and tense situations occur.
I enjoyed the characters. The FMC was aware of her worth as a tradesperson and negotiator, but had often been seen by men (especially) as out of place and less than her father, who she was representing in negotiations.
The MMC had inherited the leadership of the clan, but had closed off his life to anything other than supporting the welfare of the clan, after watching his father nearly destroy their holdings after the death of his wife.
A neighbouring clan was trying to expand their rights and access to trade routes, and determined that a marriage between them would be advantageous. In the interim, they launched attacks on trading vessels and port communities to make it seem like it was even more necessary. One of these attacks involved a boat with the FMC, on the way to negotiate a trade deal.
The boat was rescued, and the FMC was brought back to the castle for protection.
As they negotiate the trade deal and their growing affection for each other, conspiracies and tense situations occur.
May 31, 2026
Lilian Fairfield is the daughter of a merchant who travelled to MacKay lands to meet with the Laird to secure a trade contract while her father was ill. What she found there was much more than a trade contract! Laird Ewan MacKay had sworn to never fall for a woman lest he neglect his clan like his father before him did. He spent his life trying to rebuild his clan from the ruins he inherited. He believed loving a woman made men weak and that was a mistake he was not going to make. What he hadn’t planned on was a little fireball named Lilian coming into his well-ordered life! Laird Dylan Sutherland had been enemies of clan MacKay for a long time and had long sought MacKay lands for the access to the water and the trade routes. In order to gain control of these routes he offered his daughter Evelyn in marriage to Ewan so that he could get access to the ports but Lilian stood in the way and that was something that Dylan was determined to overcome no matter the cost!!
This is another excellent book by Juliana Wight and one you won’t want to miss!!
Cherie
This is another excellent book by Juliana Wight and one you won’t want to miss!!
Cherie
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May 16, 2026Lilliana was travelling to the Hebrides in her father's place,to negotiate a trade deal with Laird Mackay, that would save her family's business.The birlin she was on was attacked by another clan, determined to cause trouble for Laird she hope to trade with.. To her rescue comes none other than the powerful Laird Mackay, the very man she needs to make the deal with, and so begins her extended stay due to the attacks against his clan.
That's when this slow burn romance begins ....I really liked both the MMC and the FMC , Juliana wrote them so beautifully.. I just love their story..5*+
That's when this slow burn romance begins ....I really liked both the MMC and the FMC , Juliana wrote them so beautifully.. I just love their story..5*+
June 29, 2026
Ewan & lilian !!!!
I'm in awe of these two adventures journey, A adventure for Lilian an continuous journey for Ewan. So this journey they find strength, trust, friendship, loyalty and themselves, an adventures journey where two people find passion , passion into love a love so true and strong that two people become one, one in mind, body and soul binding them into forever. That's that thing we called True Love. So again what a adventure to have gone on where two people journey bound them into one soul forever, this Awesome Read Well Done Author Well Done!!!!!
I'm in awe of these two adventures journey, A adventure for Lilian an continuous journey for Ewan. So this journey they find strength, trust, friendship, loyalty and themselves, an adventures journey where two people find passion , passion into love a love so true and strong that two people become one, one in mind, body and soul binding them into forever. That's that thing we called True Love. So again what a adventure to have gone on where two people journey bound them into one soul forever, this Awesome Read Well Done Author Well Done!!!!!
May 12, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. It had all the feels of a Scottish romance. It was a nice change to not have as much violence as others usually do. I also liked how Lillian had smarts and spunk to stand up to men that would always belittle women. I recommend it for an in between book to clear a series out.
May 25, 2026
So good
When Lilian Fairfield’s father who was a merchant becomes ill she starts managing the accounts and trying to keep them from losing everything after her father made some bad choices. She decides to go to the MacKays to negotiate a wool and salt contract that would surely save them. Almost there the boat they were on was attacked only to be saved by Laird MacKay.
When Lilian Fairfield’s father who was a merchant becomes ill she starts managing the accounts and trying to keep them from losing everything after her father made some bad choices. She decides to go to the MacKays to negotiate a wool and salt contract that would surely save them. Almost there the boat they were on was attacked only to be saved by Laird MacKay.
May 30, 2026
Exciting and interesting journey of love
Beautifully written story. I love this characters and story line so exciting and keeps the reader engaged from beginning to the end. Lot’s of action and mystery. It’s extremely interesting and hard to put down. I love the humor and the wonderful happy ending. Definitely a must read!
Beautifully written story. I love this characters and story line so exciting and keeps the reader engaged from beginning to the end. Lot’s of action and mystery. It’s extremely interesting and hard to put down. I love the humor and the wonderful happy ending. Definitely a must read!
May 6, 2026
Awesome adventure
A really exciting and interesting adventure. The characters were incredibly brave and very cunning. Glad Lillian had a very sharp mind and Ewan was smart enough to see it! The rescue was amazing! Thanks for sharing your adventure!!!
A really exciting and interesting adventure. The characters were incredibly brave and very cunning. Glad Lillian had a very sharp mind and Ewan was smart enough to see it! The rescue was amazing! Thanks for sharing your adventure!!!
May 7, 2026
Thank you Juliana Wight for an awesome book!
The first book of Juliana Wight’s new Highland series. A story that pulled me into the characters’ lives and adventures. An amazing story.
The first book of Juliana Wight’s new Highland series. A story that pulled me into the characters’ lives and adventures. An amazing story.
May 7, 2026
The Lord’s Dangerous Bargain
This was a very good book. It was well written. Ewan was a good Laird and protector and Lillan was a strong woman with family values. They had adventures and fighting for what was right.
This was a very good book. It was well written. Ewan was a good Laird and protector and Lillan was a strong woman with family values. They had adventures and fighting for what was right.
June 2, 2026
Especially good!
Not the usual, as the heroine is allowed to have more responsibility than most women's and the laird has no problem with it. Plenty of bad guys to make things difficult, and a satisfying outcome at the end.
Not the usual, as the heroine is allowed to have more responsibility than most women's and the laird has no problem with it. Plenty of bad guys to make things difficult, and a satisfying outcome at the end.
June 10, 2026
I've just finished reading this wonderful well-written Scottish story, followed by a lovely epilogue.
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