Faulkener Family Series by Susan King

When English troops threaten Lady Christiane MacGillean's beloved castle, she has no choice but to set it ablaze—and with it, the ancient treasure hidden there. Escaping into the Highland hills, she is quickly captured, taken south and caged by the English king. Outraged by the lady's treatment, Sir Gavin Faulkener bargains for her life—and suddenly finds himself not only guardian of her castle, but wedded to her as well... moreWhen English troops threaten Lady Christiane MacGillean's beloved castle, she has no choice but to set it ablaze—and with it, the ancient treasure hidden there. Escaping into the Highland hills, she is quickly captured, taken south and caged by the English king. Outraged by the lady's treatment, Sir Gavin Faulkener bargains for her life—and suddenly finds himself not only guardian of her castle, but wedded to her as well. As they rebuild the ruined tower together, Christiane begins to trust the knight, who cannot deny his deepening passion for her—but he is honor-bound to the king, and the lady remains very much a rebel... REVIEWS: "A romance of tremendous beauty and heart. Readers will not be able to put this one down." ~ Affaire de Coeur (5 stars) "Susan King blends a mystical and historical tale so precise that the reader won't ever want to leave." ~Romantic Times Book Club (4.5 stars) THE CELTIC LAIRDS, in series order The Angel Knight Lady Miracle The Forest Laird THE SCOTTISH LAIRDS, in series order Taming the Heiress Waking the Princess Kissing the Countess THE CELTIC NIGHTS, in series order The Stone Maiden The Swan Maiden The Sword Maiden Laird of the Wind THE BORDER ROGUES, in series order The Raven's Wish The Raven's Moon The Heather Moon OTHER TITLES by Susan King The Black Thorne's Rose ABOUT Susan King: Susan King is the bestselling, award-winning author of 23 historical novels and novellas praised for historical accuracy, master storytelling and lyricism. less

On a Scottish battlefield, a dashing man desperately seeks out a healer of the Highlands -- a beautiful woman rumored to be capable of miraculously curing with her touch. But in order for him to enlist her aid in rejuvenating his stricken niece, he must reclaim her family's estate in the Isles. It's a trade that will take them on a perilous journey, but one that may end in another miracle -- that of magical love.