“What are ye—” She cried out in pleasure when he pressed her thighs apart and licked her vulnerable center.
Should she stop him? Was this appropriate?
Yet she found she did not care. Not as he licked and kissed, then pulled the tiny center of her pleasure into his mouth. Heat flushed her skin like an inferno. Groaning, she gripped the bedding. Sensations swelled. Bliss consumed. He suckled harder, causing need to coil tighter and tighter until she bit her lower lip hard.
Suddenly, everything let go, and untouchable pleasure shot through her.
She trembled uncontrollably before waves of release washed over her, carrying her on a sensual journey she never could have imagined. Gone, adrift somewhere of his making, she gazed into Colmac’s eyes as came over her and spread her thighs wider.
She had heard lying with a man for the first time was painful, but when he pressed forward, she barely felt a pinch. Thanks to the lingering pleasure he had invoked, instead of tensing, she relaxed as he slowly stretched and filled her.
Once fully seated, he stopped moving and cupped her cheek. “Are ye well, lass?”
“Aye,” she said hoarsely, overly aware of every inch of him inside her, caught by the feel of being filled so completely. “Verra well indeed.”
He kissed her once, twice, then a third time before he began moving and made what she had felt prior pale in comparison. She had imagined such intimacy feeling all sorts of ways, but nothing like this. Nothing like the feeling of staring into his eyes, immersed in the wondrous sensations his thrusts invoked.
When he rolled his hips and moved faster, the inferno she had felt before turned to blazing fire in her veins. She figured it impossible to feel more, but every moment that passed, every thrust, drove more and more sensation into her.
More need and lust she did not know she was capable of.
“Colmac,” she groaned through clenched teeth, spreading her legs even wider, wanting more.
He moved faster still, his arm muscles bulging while he rode her. Sweat slicked their skin, and boundless passion fueled her. Desperate, needing the pinnacle she raced toward, she wrapped her legs around him and gripped his strong forearms.
In, out, over and over, they raced toward a crescendo until it struck.
Teetering on the edge, she released a sob of pleasure and arched when unparalleled ecstasy broke over her. Bliss ravaged his features, and he thrust one last time, locking up inside her. Trembling, pleasure kept coursing through her, the sensation only heightened by the feel of his throbbing cock filling her with hot seed. They stayed that way for some time, him deep inside her, their hearts pounding, their breathing labored, until he eventually pulled her into his arms.
“I think I will verra much enjoy strengthening our clan with ye,” she murmured, running her fingers languidly along his chest. “Making all the wee bairns that entails.”
“Aye, lass.” He smiled and stroked her hair. “We will work at it often.”
She met his smile. “I hope so.”
“No need to hope.” He brushed his lips across hers. “I intend to have ye in our bed as often as possible, wife.”
“That sounds verra promising, husband.”
“It does.” He gazed into her eyes. “I love ye verra much, lass.” He wrapped his fingers with hers and brushed the pad of his thumb over the ring. “Ye truly do hold my heart.”
“As ye hold mine,” she murmured. “’Til the end of my days.”
They spent the night loving each other. Sometimes eating, drinking, and laughing. Other times wrapped around each other in bed, exploring one another. Though he did not take her again, claiming she needed time to heal, he brought her to release in all sorts of other creative ways.
So it was as the merry pipes echoed on the wind and snow fell in twirling drifts, their life started anew together on the eve that was always meant to be theirs.
They had been given a cherished gift they would never forget.
A special Hogmanay that would forever remain in their hearts.
FOLLOW LAIRD TIERNAN MacLomain and his cousins as monumental changes befall their clan. Only the love of women across time will help see them through the life-altering threats on the horizon in The MacLomain Series: End of an Era. Look for A Scot’s Pledge (End of an Era, Book 1) available now.
FOLLOW LAIRD KEENAN MacLauchlin and his brothers as they return from war and do whatever it takes to rebuild their clan. Even if it means marrying a highborn Scottish lass or Sassenach lady for the benefit of her dowry and the wealth it will bring. Look for Scoundrel’s Vengeance (Highlander’s Pact, Book 1) coming July 2020. Be sure to sign up for Sky’s newsletter so you don’t miss this exciting new series!
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The MacLomain Series: End of an Era
A Scot’s Pledge (Tiernan’s Story)
A Scot’s Devotion (Aidan's Story)
A Scot’s Resolve (Cray's Story)
A Scot’s Favor (Ethyn's Story)
A Scot’s Retribution (Marek's Story)
Highlander’s Pact
Scoundrel’s Vengeance (Keenan’s Story)
Scoundrel’s Fortune (Malcolm’s Story)
Scoundrel’s Redemption (Teagan’s Story)
Previous Releases-Best Reading Order
~The MacLomain Series- Early Years~
Time Travel Fantasy Romance
Highland Defiance- Book One
Highland Persuasion- Book Two
Highland Mystic- Book Three
~The MacLomain Series~
Time Travel Fantasy Romance
The King’s Druidess- Prelude
Fate’s Monolith- Book One
Destiny’s Denial- Book Two
Sylvan Mist- Book Three
~The MacLomain Series- Next Generation~
Time Travel Fantasy Romance
Mark of the Highlander- Book One
Vow of the Highlander- Book Two
Wrath of the Highlander- Book Three
Faith of the Highlander- Book Four
Plight of the Highlander- Book Five
~The MacLomain Series- Viking Ancestors~
Time Travel Fantasy/Shifter Romance
Viking King- Book One
Viking Claim- Book Two
Viking Heart- Book Three
~The MacLomain Series- Later Years~
Time Travel Fantasy Romance
Quest of a Scottish Warrior- Book One
Yule’s Fallen Angel (spin-off novella)
Honor of a Scottish Warrior- Book Two
Oath of a Scottish Warrior- Book Three
Passion of a Scottish Warrior- Book Four
~The MacLomain Series- Viking Ancestors’ Kin~
Time Travel Fantasy/Shifter Romance
Rise of a Viking- Book One
A Viking Holiday- Book 2.5
Soul of a Viking- Book Three
Fury of a Viking- Book Four
Destiny’s Dragon- Book 4.5
Pride of a Viking- Book Five
~The MacLomain Series: A New Beginning~
Time Travel Fantasy Romance
Sworn to a Highland Laird- Book One
Taken by a Highland Laird- Book Two
Promised to a Highland Laird- Book Three
Avenged by a Highland Laird- Book Four
~Pirates of Britannia World~
Historical Romance
The Seafaring Rogue
The MacLomain Series: A New Beginning Spin-off
The Sea Hellion
Sequel to The Seafaring Rogue
~Viking Ancestors: Rise of the Dragon~
Time Travel Fantasy/Shifter Romance
Viking King’s Vendetta- Book One
Viking’s Valor- Book Two
Viking’s Intent- Book Three
Viking’s Ransom- Book Four
Viking’s Conquest- Book Five
Viking’s Crusade- Book Six
~Spin-off Novella~
Historical Romance
Highland Yule (A MacLomain and MacLauchlin Hogmanay Tale)
~The MacLomain Series: End of an Era~
Time Travel Fantasy Romance
A Scot’s Pledge
A Scot’s Devotion
A Scot’s Resolve
A Scot’s Favor
A Scot’s Retribution
~Highlander’s Pact~
Historical Romance/MacLauchlin Trilogy
Coming in 2020
Scoundrel’s Vengeance
Scoundrel’s Fortune
Scoundrel’s Redemption
~Calum’s Curse Series~
Paranormal Romance
Sister series to The MacLomain Series. Can stand alone, but is best enjoyed after The MacLomain Series (Books 1-4) which includes The King’s Druidess.
The Victorian Lure- Book One
The Georgian Embrace- Book Two
The Tudor Revival- Book Three
~Forsaken Brethren Series~
Vampire Romance
Darkest Memory- Book One
Heart of Vesuvius- Book Two
~Holiday Tales~
Time Travel Fantasy/Shifter Romance
Yule’s Fallen Angel
+ Bonus Novelette, Christmas Miracle
A Viking Holiday
~Viking Surrender Series~
Multi-author Anthology
Historical Erotic Romance
Ragnar
~Independent Pirate ‘Sister’ Stories~
Rescued by Passion-Once Upon a Pirate Set
Steamy Historical Romance
Taken by Sin- Pirates, Passion & Plunder Set
Erotic Historical Romance
Family Trees
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About the Author
Sky Purington is the bestselling author of over fifty novels and novellas. A New Englander born and bred who recently moved to Virginia, Purington married her hero, has an amazing son who inspires her daily and two ultra-lovable husky shepherd mixes. Passionate for variety, Sky's vivid imagination spans several romance genres including historical, time travel, paranormal, and fantasy. Expect steamy stories teeming with protective alpha heroes and strong-minded heroines.
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