An American in Scotland (MacIain series, Book 3)

Karen Ranney

ISBN 10: 1504723279 ISBN 13: 9781504723275

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio, 2016

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney returns with the third heart-stirring novel in her latest series, a tale of deceit, desperate measures, and delirious desire.

Rose MacIain is a beautiful woman with a secret. Desperate and at her wits' end, she crafts a fake identity for herself, one that Duncan MacIain will be unable to resist. But she doesn't realize that posing as the widow of the handsome Scotsman's cousin is more dangerous than she knew. And when a simmering attraction rises up between them, she begins to regret the whole charade.

Duncan is determined to resist the tempting Rose, no matter how much he admires her arresting beauty and headstrong spirit. When he agrees to accompany her on her quest, their desire for each other only burns hotter. The journey tests his resolve as their close quarters fuel the fire that crackles between them.

When the truth comes to light, these two stubborn people must put away their pride and along the way discover that their dreams of love are all they need.

About this title

About the Author:

Karen Ranney wanted to be a writer from the time she was five years old and filled her Big Chief tablet with stories. Later years spent in Japan, Paris, and Italy further fueled her imagination. Now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she prefers to keep her adventures between the covers of her books. She lives in San Antonio.

Review:

''Ranney concludes her American Civil War trilogy with the Scottish branch of the MacIains family inserting itself into the Confederate cause in order to support Rose, who they think is the wife of their American cousin, Bruce MacIain . . . Ranney sensitively writes about a sad and ugly period of American history, and her thoughtful, multidimensional depiction of the enslaved characters avoids stereotypes and whitewashing the past.'' --Publishers Weekly

''A great swashbuckling read. The complex political issues of the time give the plot momentum and the characters much room for growth, and the prose is fluid and well-paced.'' --Kirkus Reviews

''[Ranney] combines an unusual backdrop with unforgettable characters to deliver an exciting, poignant, and passionate romance.'' --RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on In Your Wildest Scottish Dreams

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1504723279
• ISBN 13: 9781504723275
• Binding: Audio CD