Passion and Plunder

By Collette Cameron

He’s not the man for her. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting to be…

Lydia Farnsworth may be the sole surviving heir to the Laird of Tornbury Fortress, but she’ll never rule. Even on his deathbed, her father is sure she’s not strong enough to lead. He’s so positive, in fact, that he’s invited men from far and wide to a warriors’ contest. The prize? Her hand in marriage. It’s just her misfortune that the only man who interests her in the slightest isn’t at Tornbury Fortress for her at all…

Alasdair McTavish, son of a Scottish war chief, had no intention of winning the contest or getting married. He was married once—long ago. Never again. He’s a warrior now. His only goal is to train Tornbury’s soldiers and leave when the task is finished. But the unsavory lot of prospects competing for Lydia’s hand are giving him second thoughts…as is her incomparable beauty and fiery independence.

If Lydia and Alasdair have any hope of being together, sacrifices will need to be made—especially when a dangerous enemy makes a move against Lydia. But when all is said and done, will the cost of their happily ever after be more than they’re able to pay?