The Highlander's Dare (Midsummer Knights #3)

A Midsummer Knights Romance: A Tournament World of Chivalry, Intrigue, and Passion

Book 3: A Midsummer Knights Romance series. A prequel to the Stolen Bride series

When a simple dare leads to the most enduring love…

Lady Clara de Montfort is begrudgingly attending the tournament her uncle is hosting at the behest of her parents in order to meet the Scottish warrior—Aaron Ross—they’ve forcefully betrothed her to. But Clara has a plan—she’s got one week to change the Scotsman’s mind and free herself from an unwanted marriage.

Graham Sutherland is accompanying his twin brother, the new Chieftain of their clan, to a tournament across the border of Scotland in England. After a failed harvest has threatened the livelihood of their clan, they’ve come up with a perfect solution. The twin brothers will steal the wealthy English brides of their rival clan Ross who will be in attendance thus bringing a bounty to their people.

When Clara and Graham meet at the feast, he’s all too happy to help her break her betrothal, for she’s the one he’s come to steal. Unbeknownst to Clara, the advice he’s asking for how to win a bride is all about her. Daring each other to fall in opposite directions, they may just fall right into each other’s arms.

Summer, 1193. England is in turmoil, and a great tournament is scheduled near the border of Scotland and England. The greatest knights and lords from England, Scotland, Ireland, and France have gathered to compete for a great prize. There will be celebrations and jousts and feasting. It will an exhibition of chivalry and warrior skills, a breeding ground for treason…and for love.