Description:
Love may demand the ultimate betrayal of loyalty.
Agnes Sinclair, daughter to the Earl of Caithness, has been sent to Stirling Castle to make her debut and become one of the queen's ladies in waiting. Traveling with her uncle, John Sinclair, she scarce pays attention to his prattling on about how the king is hell bent on turning the country soft with his flowery poets and pretty parties. She's far more interested in discovering all the delights the King's Court has to offer. Upon her arrival, she is grateful for the respite from her uncle and ever more intrigued by the enigmatic Earl of Montrose.
William Graham, Earl of Montrose, hails from a long line of nobles aligned with the monarchy of Scotland to maintain its independence from England. Fully supportive of the king's new approach, he offers to assist when the king informs him of a band of rebels rumored to make an attempt on the monarchs. Prepared for a confrontation with brawny Highlanders, he is shocked to discover, at the center is a seemingly innocent yet confident young woman the like he has never seen in King James's court.
Agnes and William's journey is wrought with passion, betrayal, and deceit requiring a giant leap of faith. Attempt it they shall, but the question remains, where will their loyalties fall?
Tropes You'll Love:
- Revenge
- Spirited heroine
- Betrayal
- Rebels
- Abduction
- Mistrust
- Mythology
- Healer
- King's Renaissance Court
- Leap of faith
Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a sexy, steamy, and scorching-hot read with multiple sex scenes. Be advised.
Thistle and Rose
Book 1 - A Courtship at Linlithgow
Book 2 - A Courtship in the Highlands
Book 3 - A Courtship at Stirling
Brief description: Step into a world where history breathes, passion ignites, and the misty Highlands whisper secrets of power and desire. Kate Robbins-internationally bestselling author of the award-winning Highland Chiefs series-crafts sweeping historical romances transporting readers across centuries and into the heart of Scotland's untamed beauty.Her stories are forged from meticulous research and a relentless pursuit of authenticity, blending historical intrigue with unforgettable characters and high-stakes drama. Spanning over a thousand years, Kate's novels are cinematic in scope-filled with adventure, political machinations, and love that defies time.Behind the name is Debbie Robbins, who writes from the rugged shores of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada-where her imagination roams as freely as the Highland winds.