Gealbhan: Fire of the Highlands
Trapped within the confines of a strict English upbringing, Evelyn Verrick dreams of the wild freedom of her mother's Highland heritage. When her father's cousins arrive from Scotland, led by the imposing Laird MacKenzie and his enigmatic Captain, Connor Gilroy, Evie sees a chance to connect with the stories she cherishes. But her father has other plans, forcing Evie into a deceptive charade that throws her into the path of the captivating Connor, a man haunted by his past and drawn to the fiery spirit he senses beneath her quiet facade. As secrets unravel and unexpected connections ignite, Evie must navigate a world of duty, desire, and the dangerous truth about her own identity.
The heavy oak door of your bedchamber clicks shut, muffling the echoes of your father's dismissive words. Tears prick at your eyes, but you refuse to let them fall freely. Viscount Verrick's decree rings in your ears – you will marry for the security of his title, and your husband will be of his choosing. At two and twenty, you feel the walls of Cavalon Castle closing in, suffocating the spirit your mother, Lady Mailie, nurtured within you. You yearn for the freedom and wildness of the Scottish Highlands, the land of your mother's stories, a place that feels more like home than this gilded cage.
