by Caro LaFever
The power of him encircled her. Beyond the inflexible grip of his grasp, he came around her like a blistering gale, a Scottish invasion.
Her hands pushed on his hard chest. “Take your hands off me.”
“No.” His grip tightened, bringing her breasts flat to his chest and pressing his solid erection into the crease between her legs.
He was excited. Dangerously excited.
Shock and an immediate answering excitement burst inside her. With a gasp, she realized her robe had loosened below. The rough scrape of denim on the skin of her thighs made her dizzy.
With need.
With angry, frustrated, amazing need.
She glared into his slate-blue gaze that still held a dark rage. “Are you going to rape me, you bastard?”
“No.” His eyes widened. “And I’m not a bastard. My mum was married to my da.”
He was such an odd man. He’d taken her literally, the dumb jerk. “What are you going to do with me then?”
They stood, silence lengthening between them. His arms didn’t grow tighter or loosen. His body still was tense and taut on hers. His erection didn’t soften.
He stared at her, puzzlement softening the rage in his eyes. “Now there’s a question, lass. There’s a question.”
Available May 2016! Join the LaFever reading group at www.carolafever.com so you'll know when Laird of the Highlands is out!
Also by Caro LaFever
The Italians
Mistress By Blackmail
Wife By Force
Baby By Accident
The Greeks
A Perfect Man
A Perfect Wife
A Perfect Love
The Scots
Lion of Caledonia
Lord of the Isles
Laird of the Highlands coming May 2016!
Nonfiction
The Complete Guide to Heroes and Heroines
About the Author
Double finalist and winner of the Golden Heart, one of Romance Writer's of America's highest awards, Caro LaFever writes timeless romantic tales as well as nonfiction advice for writers. Her book, Heroes & Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes, has been a go-to resource for writers for more than a decade. Her romantic novels have won or been a finalist in such prestigious contests as the Golden Pen, the Orange Rose, and the Emily. She lives in the Rocky Mtns.
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Acknowledgments
I appreciate every bit of advice and commentary that I've received from numerous critique group buddies, workshops, classes, and beta readers. After years of honing my craft, I still find new and important nuggets of wisdom every time I put my writing out there for review.
Thanks to my developmental editor, Allie Burton, who is truly my conscience and calls me on my idiot imaginings. Thanks to Sue Viders, who always catches when a character has moved across the room, but I haven't mentioned it. And thanks to Tanya Saari, my proofreader, who diligently goes with me into the correct way to spell numerous foreign foods and phrases.
Finally, thanks to my family, who taught me to love books and appreciate a story well-told.
Copyright © 2016 by Caro LaFever
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Book cover: Kim Killion
Interior design: Caro LaFever
ISBN: 978-1-945007-07-1