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Can the fiercest master of battle conquer a woman’s heart?

They call him the Demon Highlander. The fearsome Lieutenant Colonel Liam MacKenzie is known for his superhuman strength, towering presence, and fiery passion in the heat of battle. As Laird to the MacKenzie clan, the undefeated Marquess has vanquished his foes with all rage and wrath of his barbaric Highland ancestors. But when an English governess arrives to care for his children, the master of war finds himself up against his greatest opponent... in the game of love.

Defying all expectations, Miss Philomena is no plain-faced spinster but a ravishing beauty with voluptuous curves and haughty full lips that rattle the Laird to his core. Unintimidated by her master’s raw masculinity and savage ways, the headstrong lass manages to tame not only his wild children but the beast in his soul. With each passing day, Liam grows fonder of Miss Mena—and more suspicious. What secret is she hiding behind those emerald eyes? What darkness brought her to his keep? And how can he conquer this magnificent woman’s heart... without surrendering his own?

Setting
Wester Ross, Scotland
London, England

Prologue
24 Chapters
Epilogue

Character List
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William (Liam) Mackenzie: Marquess of Ravencroft, ninth laird and thane of clan Mackenzie of Wester Ross. He’s known as the Demon Highlander. He’s the father of two, Andrew and Rhianna. He’s massive with black hair and black eyes.
Philomena (Mena) St. Vincent: aka Philomena Lockhart. Viscountess Benchley, married to Gordon Benchley. He had her involuntarily institutionalized at Belle Glen Asylum. She was secretly rescued and is now the governess at Ravencroft.
Rhianna Mackenzie: Liam’s daughter.
Andrew Mackenzie: Liam’s 17-year old son.
Colleen Mackenzie: Liam’s deceased wife and mother of his two children.
Dorian Blackwell, Lord Northwalk: Referred to as the Blackheart of Ben More. Head of a notorious criminal enterprise. He is really Dougan Mackenzie, Liam’s half brother, and assumed the real Dorian Blackwell’s identity when he was murdered at Newgate. He’s married to Farah and father of their infant daughter Faye. He and Farah had a fast handed marriage when he was Dougan.
Farah Leigh Mackenzie Blackwell, Lady Northwalk: She’s married to Dorian and mother of their daughter, Faye. She was formerly a clerk at Scotland Yard under Morley.
Faye Marie Blackwell: Farah and Dorian’s infant daughter.
Christopher Argent: Assassin who worked for Dorian Blackwell and now works for Scotland Yard. He’s engaged to Millie. He’s extremely tall with auburn hair and pale blue eyes.
Millie LeCour: aka Millicent Karolina Lapinski. Stage actress and mother of 9-year old son, Jakub. She’s engaged to Christopher. She has black hair and dark eyes.
Jakub LeCour: Millie’s 9-year old son.
Carlton Morley: Scotland Yard chief inspector.
Gavin St. James: Earl of Thorne, Liam’s half brother.
Laird Hamish Mackenzie, the elder: Liam’s deceased, cruel father.
Hamish Mackenzie, the younger: Liam’s brother, deceased. He was killed in a ship explosion during the war.
Collin Talmadge: aka phantom of darkness. Duke of Trenwyth. He served with Liam and Hamish in the army.
Carlton Morley: Scotland Yard chief inspector.
Rajanikan (Jani) Dayanand: Liam’s valet.
Russell Mackenzie:
Kenneth Mackenzie: Liam’s livery driver.
Thomas Campbell: Cooper at the Ravencroft Keep.
Mrs. Grady: Liam’s housekeeper.
Gordon St. Vincent, Viscount Benchley: Mena’s dastardly husband.
Mary Munroe: Mistress of another lord who sometimes entertains Liam.
Tessa McGrath: Prostitute murdered by Liam’s father.
Percival Rosenblatt: Doctor at the Belle Glen asylum.
Leopold Burns: Orderly at Belle Glen asylum.
Greta Schopf: Nurse at Belle Glen asylum.
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Spoiler Info
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Hamish was alive and was spying on Liam and Mena, pretending to be the Brollachan in the forest.

Jani betrayed Liam by telling Lord Benchley Mena was living at Ravenworth and helped with the attempted kidnapping at the train station. Hamish had lied to him, blaming Liam for the murder of Jani’s family when Hamish had killed them. Liam forgave Jani.

Gavin learns Dorian is really Dougal. Apparently, they’re mirror images of each other except for hair color.

Andrew goes to college and Rihanna helps run the brewery and other businesses. (hide spoiler)]

I've almost finished The Highlander and am loving it! I think it's my favorite thus far!

OMG, Sandra! I’ve loved the first two.

I did too, Jonetta! But this one...Liam - omg!

We picked a good one, didn’t we?

Yes! Loving this series!

The audio is next up for me.

I finished this one tonight and loved, loved, loved it!

My copy is still "in transit" from the library system. Hope it comes soon.

Just an FYI the next book #4
Is on sale for 2.99. Not sure for how long.

Thanks Laura! I'm going to snap that up.

I've put that on hold at the library!

I've finally been able to start this one. I am loving it so far.

I thought you would, Karen!