From USA Today Bestselling Author Madeline Martin is a steamy, suspenseful full-length novel in her Borderland Ladies series where dangerous lands make dangerous ladies…A LADY WHO WILL DEFEND HER FAMILY AND HER CASTLE…Lady Marin Barrington, eldest of the Earl of Werrick’s five daughters, is a born protector. Not only has she taken on the role of mistress of the castle and caregiver to her … the role of mistress of the castle and caregiver to her sisters upon their mother’s death, she also acts in her father’s stead while he is serving the king abroad. Dedicated and resolute, failure is never an option for her. So, when a reiver forces his way into the castle, Marin won’t surrender easily and takes it upon herself to kill the usurper. Except plans go awry when passions are awoken and matters get complicated.
A MAN WHO MUST SUCCEED NO MATTER THE COST…
Bran Davidson’s sister is going to be hanged, unless he agrees to take Werrick Castle. Ever a pawn in a rich man’s game, Bran has no choice but to force his way into Werrick on behalf of the Scottish Middle March Warden. He quickly discovers getting into the castle is the easy part. Dealing with its mistress, however, will take every ounce of cunning and determination he can muster, especially when she turns his blood to fire.
A PROMISE THAT CHANGES IT ALL…
In a game where desperation and love dictate the lives of many, a simple promise can change the tide of favor and open the door to pleasure and danger alike.
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Marin will risk anything to keep her family (3 sisters) and their home safe. While her father is away fighting, a reiver is holding her sister Cat hostage wants in their home. When she lets him in, her entire life will change. Bran is doing the most dispectable thing possible. He is holding an innocence woman hostage to gain access to a castle. He does it only to save his sister Ena who is being held hostage. What he doesn’t bargain is these sisters. He has entered a castle protected by Warriors. Each has a skill and he doesn’t want to be on the receiving end of their wraith. He does what he must. His sister’s life is at stake. When the sisters run to “safety” their lives are threatened. Marin must get Bran to help her save them. She offers marriage and he takes it. Only when the two trust each other and share why each are ready to battle do they put their heads together and save both families.
Strong women, passion, battles and bloodshed.
Marin is the eldest of five warrior sisters but her father’s castle is taken without a fight when she yields it to save a sister’s life. A proud and strong woman she plans to murder Bran and take back the castle but her plans go awry. A good strong novel.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book gifted by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Take a rich English heiress and a lowly Scottish reiver to come across as Star crossed lovers. They overcome many obstacles to begin a new life together. Family plays a big factor for both Marin and Bran and between them they must meet many challenges, and must make some very hard decisions in this lovely Scottish-English series. Can’t wait to read the next installment.
Very good read!
A wonderfully written enemies-to-lovers story, rich with detail and endearing characters.