Scandal's Splendor (Highland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides) - Softcover

Cameron, Collette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1955259909 ISBN 13: 9781955259903

Publisher: Blue Rose Romance® LLC, 2025

Synopsis

A woman's gift of foresight and a baron's dire need collide, forging a bond that tests their beliefs in fate and love…

In a twist of fate as unpredictable as love itself, Seonaid Ferguson finds herself at odds with society—not for her lack of grace or beauty, but for her rare gift of foresight. A gift she deems more a curse, leading her to forgo the pursuits of the Marriage Mart for a quiet life of solitude. But as fate would have it, her plans are upended when a snowstorm strands her with the one man who could unravel her carefully constructed world.

Enter Jacques, Baron de Devaux-Rousset, a man under the crushing weight of his family's expectations. With his estate teetering on the brink of financial ruin, he's left with no choice but to seek out a wealthy bride. That is until Seonaid bursts into his life, a woman as unpredictable as she is intriguing, with the power to see the future and, perhaps, to steal his heart.

Thrown together by circumstance and bound by a growing connection that defies logic, Seonaid and Jacques must confront their own beliefs about fate, duty, and love. As they grapple with their unforeseen bond, they are faced with a choice: to fight for a future that seems impossible or to surrender to the forces that seek to divide them. In the end, it may be their willingness to battle for their love that determines their destiny.
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Suspense, sacrifice, secrets, and scandals…
In this gripping Scottish Highlander historical romance by a USA Today Bestselling author, the journey to happily ever after is fraught with peril, but the promise of true love awaits those brave enough to fight for it. In the shadow of ancient castles and whispered legends, Lydia and Alasdair’s journey toward love becomes a beacon of hope for a life together.

If you enjoy sigh-worthy Scottish Regency historicals featuring enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience, and second chance stories with mystery and suspense, a dash of humor, and emotionally poignant romance, then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s captivating and lush, PASSION AND PLUNDER. The eighth book in the swoon-worthy HIGHLAND HEATHER ROMANCING A SCOT: CASTLE BRIDES SERIES will make you laugh and cry and keep you up well past your bedtime!

Though this book is part of a series, it can easily be read as a stand-alone.

This book may contain adult content and language.



HIGHLAND HEATHER ROMANCING A SCOT: CASTLE BRIDES SERIES
Heart of a Highlander -Prequel
The Viscount's Vow
The Highlander’s Heiress
The Earl's Enticement
Triumph and Treasure
Virtue and Valor
Heartbreak and Honor
Scandal’s Splendor
Passion and Plunder
Wishes and Wonder
A Yuletide Highlander

CHECK OUT USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COLLETTE CAMERON’S COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REGENCY AND SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER ROMANCE SERIES:
Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides
Dukes Come Calling (Seductive Scoundrels)
For the Love of an Earl (Wicked Earls’ Club)
Heart of a Scot
Highland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides
Ladies of Opportunity
Secrets of Scandalous Ladies
The Culpepper Misses
The Honorable Rogues®

About this title

About the Author

 
USA Today Bestselling author Collette Cameron® is renowned for her captivating, humorous, and heartwarming Scottish and Regency historical romance novels. With over 65 published titles, over 1.6 million books sold around the world, and multiple writing awards to her credit, Collette is a well-known author in the world of romance.
 
Readers love her witty and relatable characters including daring rogues, dashing scoundrels, and the strong and spirited heroines who capture their hearts. From the rugged highlands to the refined drawing rooms of Regency England, Collette's novels will transport you to another time and place, where love and adventure are just a page away.
 
Collette's Sweet-to-Spicy Timeless Romances® are the perfect escape for readers looking for romantic escape, poignant inspiration, engaging humor, and entertaining stories.
 
Based in the Pacific Northwest, Collette is surrounded by the lush greenery and rainy skies that inspire her writing. She dreams of one day splitting her time between the Pacific Northwest and Scotland. In the meantime, she indulges in her love of all things cobalt blue, dachshunds, chocolate, and of course, crafting her next romance.
 
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From the Back Cover

Excerpt - Scandal's Splendor

Jacques stood over the threshold, hat in hand, sadness and strain about his eyes and mouth.

A sensation, much like falling from a great height, assailed her. "You're leaving."

He didn't have to tell her. She could feel his absence in her soul, see goodbye in his eyes, read farewell on his face. And the crushing ache that stabbed her heart and stole her breath sent a wave of paralyzing dizziness over her, so forceful, she thought she might swoon.

Breathe.

Brushing her cheek against the kitten's soft fur, she hid her dismay. She ought to be glad, but despair's sharp talons sank deep into soft flesh, shredding hope and drawing blood.

Stupid, fickle emotions.

"Oui. Not Scotland yet, but Craiglocky, so I can be closer to the mine." His melodic baritone resounded hollowly, and his fingers played upon the hat's brim, almost nervously.

"That's prudent, I suppose." But it didn't make his going easier.

She'd become accustomed to seeing him, if only from afar. Even if there couldn't be anything between them. Yes, she knew he must leave someday. Just not today. Or tomorrow. Or next week. Not until she'd had time to put him from her heart. That desire—to be his—had been dashed to smithereens.

Returning the kitten to her mother, Seonaid parted her lips and sucked in a bracing breath. She must be strong and brave.

Absolutely no waterworks. Not one tear.

"I intend to labor alongside my workers, and that is more easily done if I live nearer Oakberry Quarry, non?

Yes. No. Yes, drat it all.

She marshalled her courage and faced him, hands folded before her, the picture of poised composure. "Will you attend the Valentine gathering?"

Despite her determination to remain unaffected, her voice quivered, as off balance as she, and Seonaid bit her lower lip.

Well, so much for poise and composure.

He shook his head, causing that stubborn, endearing lock to fall forward. His hungry gaze trailed over her face, as if for the last time. Finally he responded. "I think it best if I don't, ma petite."

"I see."

She couldn't see a blasted thing from the moisture blinding her, but nonetheless, she painted a bright smile onto her face and resolutely blinked her tears away. "I bid you farewell then, Jacques. I wish you good health and prosperity."

So polite. So formal.

When what she wanted to say, to beg, was stay.

Please stay. Forget about the mine. Forget about returning to France. Forget about le Manoir des Jardins and your dead family.

Stay here. With me.

"Adieu, Seonaid."

From the Inside Flap

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· Holly, Mistletoe, and Midnight Snow
· The Wallflower's Midnight Waltz
· Minuet at Midnight
· Kiss a Rake at Midnight
· Unmasked at Midnight
· Memories Made at Midnight
· Once Upon a Midnight Dream

DUKES COME CALLING (SEDUCTIVE SCOUNDRELS)
Indulge in these captivating, emotion-laden and quick-read historical Regency romances sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.

· A Diamond for a Duke
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· Duchess of His Heart
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· Wedding Her Christmas Duke
· The Debutante and the Duke
· Loved by a Dangerous Duke
· How to Win a Duke's Heart
· When a Duke Desires a Lass
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FOR THE LOVE OF AN EARL
Enthralling Regency adventures brimming with intrigue, lovable scoundrels, strong heroines, and unforgettable, sigh-worthy romance.

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Pamper yourself with Scottish Regency historical romances packed with intrigue, smoldering passion, and page-turning surprises.

· Heart of a Highlander
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· Passion and Plunder
· Wishes and Wonder
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LADIES OF OPPORTUNITY
Unconventional heroines dare to rewrite society's rulebook, taming roguish hearts and sparking love stories full of daring adventures, swoon-worthy intrigue, and a dash of irresistible mischief.

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SECRETS OF SCANDALOUS LADIES
Read these engaging, sweet romances featuring loveable rogues, scandalous secrets, a pinch of mystery, and a dash of humor for page-turning reads you won't soon forget.

· A Lady's Scandalous Kiss
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THE CULPEPPER MISSES
Read the Culpepper sisters saga for page-turning, humorous, and satisfying historical Regency romance romps you can't forget. Giggles guaranteed.

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THE HONORABLE ROGUES®
Are you ready for rousing, emotional, and romantic historical Regency romance quick-read capers you won't want to put down?

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Edition details

• Publisher: Blue Rose Romance® LLC
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1955259909
• ISBN 13: 9781955259903
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 302