A Highlander's Christmas Kiss
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MERRY CHRISTMAS COWBOY By Carolyn Brown
No one tells a cowboy story like New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown. So grab your hot chocolate and settle in because this Christmas, Santa’s wearing a Stetson. Fiona Logan is everything Jud Dawson thought he’d never find. But with wild weather, nosy neighbors, and a new baby in the family, getting her to admit that she’s falling in love might just take a Christmas miracle.
A CHRISTMAS BRIDE By Hope Ramsay
USA Today bestselling author Hope Ramsay’s new contemporary romance series is perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, and Sherryl Woods. Haunted by regrets and grief, widower David Lyndon has a bah-humbug approach to the holidays—until he’s shown the spirit of the season by his daughter and her godmother Willow. Paired up to plan a Christmas wedding for friends, David and Willow will discover that the best gift is the promise of a future spent together…
CHRISTMAS COMES TO MAIN STREET By Olivia Miles
It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas… or so Kara Hasting hopes. Her new cookie business is off to a promising start, until a sexy stranger makes her doubt herself. Fans of Jill Shalvis, RaeAnne Thayne, and Susan Mallery will love this sweet holiday read.
A HIGHLANDER’S CHRISTMAS KISS By Paula Quinn
In the tradition of Karen Hawkins and Monica McCarty comes the next in Paula Quinn’s sinfully sexy MacGregor family series. Temperance Menzie is starting to fall for the mysterious, wounded highlander she’s been nursing back to health. But Cailean Grant has a dark secret, and only a Christmas miracle can keep them together.
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Laird of the Mist
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Ravished by a Highlander
Seduced by a Highlander
Tamed by a Highlander
Conquered by a Highlander
A Highlander for Christmas (e-novella)
The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell
The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan (e-novella)
The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd
The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor
The Taming of Malcolm Grant
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The Taming of Malcolm Grant
“The gradual development of romance between the hard-hearted fighter and the resilient healer illuminates the fast-paced story.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Quinn and her Highlanders are a perfect match, and Malcolm Grant is the ideal Scotsman for a tale that’s humorous, poignant, and highly romantic. Quinn understands and motivates her characters carefully. She delves into their deepest thoughts and makes readers truly care about their lives.”
—RT Book Reviews
The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor
“4½ stars! With its quick-moving plot, engaging characters, and historic backdrop, the latest installment of The MacGregors: Highland Heirs is a page-turner. Quinn twists and turns the tale, drawing readers in and holding them with her unforgettable characters’ love story.”
—RT Book Reviews
“A wonderful book… Paula Quinn has raised the bar even higher with this newest novel in the MacGregor saga.”
—NightOwlReviews.com
The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd
“Paula Quinn has done it again!… If there ever was a book that deserved more than five stars then this one is it. I was absolutely captivated from start to finish.”
—NightOwlReviews.com
“The Scottish highlands and a pirate ship provide the colorful setting for this well-written, exciting, and action-packed romance.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Vivid… Quinn’s steamy and well-constructed romance will appeal to fans and newcomers alike.”
—Publishers Weekly
The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell
“Plenty of passion, romance, and adventure… one of the best books I’ve read in a long time… a captivating story from beginning to end.”
—NightOwlReviews.com
“A witty, sensual historical tale that will keep you glued to the pages… This beautifully written, fast-paced tale is a true delight.”
—RomanceJunkiesReviews.com
Conquered by a Highlander
“Rich, evocative historical detail and enthralling characters fill the pages of this fast-paced tale.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“What a conclusion to this fast-paced, adventure-filled story with characters that jump off the page and will capture your heart.”
—MyBookAddictionReviews.com
Tamed by a Highlander
“Top Pick! Quinn’s talents for weaving history with a sexy and seductive romance are showcased in her latest Highlander series book. This fast-paced tale of political intrigue populated by sensual characters with deeply rooted senses of honor and loyalty is spellbinding… Top-notch Highland romance!”
—RT Book Reviews
“A winning mix of fascinating history and lush romance… Readers will be captivated by the meticulously accurate historical detail.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Seduced by a Highlander
“Seduced by a Highlander is sparkling, sexy, and seductive! I couldn’t put it down!”
—Karen Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author
“Scottish romance at its very best! Deliciously romantic and sensual, Paula Quinn captures the heart of the Highlands in a tender, passionate romance that you won’t be able to put down.”
—Monica McCarty, New York Times bestselling author
Ravished by a Highlander
“Deftly combines historical fact and powerful romance… Quinn’s seamless prose and passionate storytelling will leave readers hungry for future installments.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“4½ Stars! Top Pick! An amazing love story where characters’ deep emotions and sense of honor for their countrymen will enchant readers.”
—RT Book Reviews
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Contents
Cover
Title Page
Welcome
Dedication
MacGregor/Grant Family Tree
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Six
A Preview of the Next MacGregors: Highland Heirs Book
Fall in Love with Forever Romance
Also by Paula Quinn
Acclaim for Paula Quinn’s Novels Featuring the MacGregor Clan
Newsletters
Copyright
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2016 by Paula Quinn
Excerpt from the next MacGregors: Highland Heirs novel copyright © 2016 by Paula Quinn
Cover design by Claire Brown
Illustration by Alan Ayers
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