Heart of Thorns (Heart of a Highlander Book 7)

Once, Elena MacTavish was a fearless Highland girl who believed in simple things—family, loyalty, and the quiet hero who owned her heart. Now she stands on the brink of a very different future, promised to a polished Lowland lord and a life of comfort she never imagined wanting.Jacob Jamison has spent years mastering the art of restraint—on the battlefield and in his own heart. Loving Elena was never a luxury he allowed himself. She was too young, then too distant, and now she belongs to another man entirely.When raiders strike and Elena vanishes into the wilderness, Jacob rides after her, alone, relentless, and driven by more than duty.Caught between honor and desire, safety and truth, Elena and Jacob must decide whether the life planned for her is worth more than the love they never truly left behind.Some hearts are forged in fire. Others must fight their way through thorns to find their way home. Read more