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With her thirtieth birthday looming, widow Emma McBride Tate yearns to revisit the mischief--making days of her youth. When she indulges her desires by flirting with Dair, a handsome stranger on a busy London street, she sees only his spellbinding eyes, broad shoulders and knee-weakening smile. She hasn't a clue that the man with such an appropriate name is the notorious Highland Reiver, a thief with surprising--and dangerous--ties to Emma's past.When Dair MacRae spies the unique ruby pendant nestled against the beauty's bountiful charms, he knows he must have it--and her. As always, he takes what he wants, but this time something is different. This time the thief is robbed--of his heart. So Dair tempts Emma with a tantalizing offer, and they begin an adventure both thrilling and fated that takes them from England to Scotland and finally, home to Texas. There, they'll dare everything in search of a love more powerful than either can imagine.From BooklistIn 1897 Emma escapes Texas for London to have an adventure before she turns 30, and promptly encounters devastatingly handsome Dair MacRae. He needs someone to look after a group of orphans in Texas because he expects to die shortly. But he's fully alive when he runs into the beautiful Emma. A notorious jewel thief, Dair steals Emma's ruby necklace, which she takes back while stealing Dair's heart, only to lose it as a villain intervenes. Dawson's Bad Luck Brides series ends on a high note with this sensuous romp, featuring an ancient curse and adventurous, self-sacrificing heroes. Pure joy for romance readers. Patty EngelmannCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedReviewHer Outlaw, Bad Luck Wedding Series #8Bad Luck Brides trilogy #3