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Brave Highlander
A wounded warrior. A defiant lady. And a traitor who could destroy Scotland from within.
Lachlan MacLeod, known across the Highlands as the Wolf of Skye, has built his reputation on loyalty, discipline, and ruthless skill in battle. Fiercely devoted to Robert the Bruce and feared by enemies across Scotland, Lachlan has never retreated from a fight. But after the disastrous Battle of Falkirk leaves him gravely wounded, he is forced from the battlefield for the first time in his life. His orders are return to Dunvegan Castle to heal… and escort the king’s niece safely to Skye.
Lachlan expects a sheltered noblewoman in need of protection. Instead, he finds Lady Isobel Bruce. Sharp-witted, politically astute, and weary of being used as a pawn in Scotland’s endless power struggles, Isobel refuses to quietly obey the legendary Highland warrior assigned to guard her. She has spent her life watching powerful men barter alliances and sacrifice women for ambition, and she refuses to surrender her freedom—even to the infamous Wolf of Skye.
But danger follows them to the Highlands.
As whispers of treachery spread through Scotland and evidence reveals a traitor hiding among the Bruce’s closest allies, Lachlan and Isobel are drawn into a deadly game of loyalty, deception, and survival. Forced into close quarters within the windswept walls of Dunvegan Castle, their uneasy alliance soon sparks into a passion neither expected. Because the closer Lachlan grows to the fiercely independent woman under his protection, the more impossible it becomes to keep his heart guarded.
Now, with enemies closing in and Scotland standing at the edge of ruin, Lachlan MacLeod must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for king and country. For to save the woman who challenges him at every turn, the Wolf of Skye may have to risk everything—including his honor, his future, and his heart.
Lachlan MacLeod, known across the Highlands as the Wolf of Skye, has built his reputation on loyalty, discipline, and ruthless skill in battle. Fiercely devoted to Robert the Bruce and feared by enemies across Scotland, Lachlan has never retreated from a fight. But after the disastrous Battle of Falkirk leaves him gravely wounded, he is forced from the battlefield for the first time in his life. His orders are return to Dunvegan Castle to heal… and escort the king’s niece safely to Skye.
Lachlan expects a sheltered noblewoman in need of protection. Instead, he finds Lady Isobel Bruce. Sharp-witted, politically astute, and weary of being used as a pawn in Scotland’s endless power struggles, Isobel refuses to quietly obey the legendary Highland warrior assigned to guard her. She has spent her life watching powerful men barter alliances and sacrifice women for ambition, and she refuses to surrender her freedom—even to the infamous Wolf of Skye.
But danger follows them to the Highlands.
As whispers of treachery spread through Scotland and evidence reveals a traitor hiding among the Bruce’s closest allies, Lachlan and Isobel are drawn into a deadly game of loyalty, deception, and survival. Forced into close quarters within the windswept walls of Dunvegan Castle, their uneasy alliance soon sparks into a passion neither expected. Because the closer Lachlan grows to the fiercely independent woman under his protection, the more impossible it becomes to keep his heart guarded.
Now, with enemies closing in and Scotland standing at the edge of ruin, Lachlan MacLeod must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for king and country. For to save the woman who challenges him at every turn, the Wolf of Skye may have to risk everything—including his honor, his future, and his heart.
- GenresHistorical Romance
270 pages, Paperback
Published July 12, 2026
About the author
Eliza Knight
143 books2,081 followersEliza Knight is an award winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She can still remember standing before the great golden palace, and imagining what life must have been like. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, her weekends were filled with visits to museums, and historical reenactments. Escape into history for courageous heroines, irresistible heroes and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting historical journeys that cross landscapes around the world. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Novelists, Inc., the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and a co-host on the History, Books and Wine podcast. Eliza also writes contemporary women's fiction as Michelle Brandon.
While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she tries to keep up with her three not-so-little children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses, two very naughty Newfies, and a turtle named Fish.
CONFESSIONS OF A GRAMMAR QUEEN out now! LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 out June 9, 2026!
For more information about book club visits, downloadable reader guides, upcoming author events, book news, newsletter and more, visit her website: www.elizaknight.com
If you love history and want to dive in for some fun, visit Eliza's popular, award-winning blog:
http://historyundressed.com or her history podcast: https://historybooksandwinepodcast.bu...
To connect on social media, visit/follow Eliza at the following:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elizaknightfi...
Instagram: @ElizaKnightFiction
While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she tries to keep up with her three not-so-little children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses, two very naughty Newfies, and a turtle named Fish.
CONFESSIONS OF A GRAMMAR QUEEN out now! LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 out June 9, 2026!
For more information about book club visits, downloadable reader guides, upcoming author events, book news, newsletter and more, visit her website: www.elizaknight.com
If you love history and want to dive in for some fun, visit Eliza's popular, award-winning blog:
http://historyundressed.com or her history podcast: https://historybooksandwinepodcast.bu...
To connect on social media, visit/follow Eliza at the following:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elizaknightfi...
Instagram: @ElizaKnightFiction
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September 12, 2026
Great book
This was a well written book. I love to read books that are based on some history with a bit of romance thrown in. I'm
This was a well written book. I love to read books that are based on some history with a bit of romance thrown in. I'm
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