Highland Brides

Series · 7 books · 1994-2000

By Lois Greiman

Books in series

Highland Jewel

1994

A Peaceful Warrior The dashing young Laird of the Forbes clan can finally bring a generations-old feud to an end—by returning the long-lost daughter of his dying enemy to Scottish soil. But the discovery that the vanished child perished in infancy seventeen years earlier threatens Leith's mission—unless he can fool the ailing chieftain with a beautiful impostor. An Unspoiled Beauty At first, lovely and spirited Rose Gunther is incensed by the arrogant Scotsman who whisks her away from her English convent. But protest as she might, Rose is helpless to resist the handsome warrior—whose sensuous touch promises a different kind of heaven. And soon even a perilous deception seems but a small price to pay to savor fully the sweet, forbidden nectar of Leith's love.

Highland Flame

1996

Known as The Flame for her fiery red hair and fierce clan leadership, Flanna MacGowan has sworn vengeance against the thieving Forbes clan. And to avenge her clan, she’s captured one of their warriors…a blue-eyed devil in disguise… Roderic Forbes, known as Roderic the Rogue, is powerful, arrogant and…never has Flanna met a more charming enemy. Try as she might, Flanna cannot deny the attraction between them… Defending his clan against her attacks, Roderic convinces Flanna to join him in the search for the real conspirators. While both Roderic and Flanna are looking for justice, neither expected to find the kind of passion and tenderness of true love…

Highland Wolf

1997

On a mission to deliver a priceless necklace, Roman Forbes is attracted to sultry pickpocket Tara Griffin and must discover the truth about her in order to reclaim the necklace and survive the deadly underworld. Original.

The Lady and the Knight

1997

Alone in the world, Sara Forbes has little left to her but the dragon amulet's glow and her oath to protect the bastard son of Lord Haldane: the innocent babe nestled in Sara's arms is his only heir. Now she must shelter the child from harm on her arduous journey back to the Highlands. But there is another along the road, a noble knight who cannot resist a damsel in distress. Sir Boden Blackblade is sworn to see his Lord's heir returned safely to its father. But from his first meeting with Sara, he knows instantly that his will is no match for her beauty, grace, and determination to keep the child safely in her care. Each of them owes loyalty elsewhere-but their burgeoning passion is a white-hot force that cannot be denied. Torn between duty and desire, Sara and Boden must search their souls if they are to live as one and fulfill their magnificent destiny.

Highland Scoundrel

1998

When her father assembles the most eligible clansman for her to choose a husband, fiery Shona MacGowan, vowing never to marry, finds herself drawn to enigmatic stranger Dugald Kinnaird, who will stop at nothing to prove she is a traitor, but as he gets closer to Shona, he loses his heart and is forced to make a difficult choice. Original.

Highland Enchantment

1999

As children three cousins made a wish for true love upon a magical dragon amulet, little realizing how daring their destinies would be as Highland Brides Rachel Forbes had never wed, for none compared to Liam, the love of her childhood. But Rachel was high-born and Liam an orphan, so marriage was impossible. Now grown, a chance meeting unites Rachel with the man of her heart, and it seems their destinies are entwined once more, for Liam is her rescuer and she must keep him by her side if she is to stay alive. Liam is tempted beyond all reason by Rachel. She has the eyes of a saint, the smooth skin of a princess . . . and lips he cannot resist kissing. He knows he has no name or family to offer —- but given the eternity he has endured without her, does he dare risk the consequences of claiming her innocence and promising her a lifetime of love?

Highland Hawk

2000

Haydan MacGowan is known as "The Hawk" for his fierce and capable service to the king he serves, but the arrival of the gypsy Catriona will test all his loyalties as he begins to fall under her spell. Original.

Author

Lois Greiman

Author · 39 books

Born on a North Dakota cattle ranch, Lois Greiman graduated from a high school class of sixty students before moving to Minnesota where she professionally trained and showed Arabian Horses for several years. Since that time she's been a high fashion model, a fitness instructor, and a veterinary assistant. But an incurable case of writing fever put a stop to all those occupations. Since selling her first book to Avon in 1992, she has sold twelve other historical romance novels, most of which are set in medieval Scotland and involve her very popular Forbes clan. In an attempt to pursue her love of humor, Ms. Greiman has also recently sold three romantic comedies to Harlequin Enterprises. While caring for three children, fifteen horses, and a menagerie of pets on her small farm in Minnesota, Ms. Greiman writes full time, producing two or three novels a year and garnering much praise from readers and reviewers alike. Affaire de Coeur called HIGHLAND WOLF "magnificent." Romantic Times proclaimed LADY AND THE KNIGHT"...pure magic." Christina Dodd proclaims "Lois Greiman delivers....The Fraser Bride offers delightful characters, breathless adventure." Her Highland novels have received Affaire de Couer's Critic's Choice Award, Romantic Times K.I.S.S. Award, and been nominated for Romance Writer's of America's prestigious Rita. Her titles have appeared on Barnes and Nobles Best Selling Romance list and won her the Midwest Fiction Writer's Rising Star Award.