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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
54 books31 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.
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.
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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*+
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 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.
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