A historical that “sweeps you into the time period without taking a thing away from delightful characters and a charming romance” (Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author).

Brodick McJames is an earl in name only. To secure his clan's future he needs an English wife. Mary Stanford, daughter of the Earl of Warwickshire, will suit perfectly. He's never met her, but what matter? She'll grace his bed eventually, and once she bears his child he need see her no more.

Anne Copper looks just like her noble half-sister, but she was born illegitimate, and can never forget it. The best she can hope for is to stay a serving girl in her own father's house. But when Lady Mary finds herself betrothed to a Scot, it seems there's a use for Anne after all . . .

The woman who arrives in Alcaon is not what Brodick expects, and the passion that grows between them promises far more than a marriage of convenience. When fate draws two together, it may take more than a noblewoman's plot to part them . . .

Praise for Mary Wine and her novels

“Deeply romantic, scintillating, and absolutely delicious.” —Sylvia Day, New York Times bestselling-author

“A must-read author.” —Long and Short Reviews

**“Dramatic and vivid . . . Scorching love scenes threaten to set the sheets aflame.” —**Publishers Weekly(starred review)

“Wine always gets the heart of the history, atmosphere, and traditions of the Highlands . . . Wondrous.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars, Top Pick)

“Satisfying, sexy, and well-written romance.” —Historical Novels Review