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Hired By The Highlander
Mountain Men of Scotland
2025
First Published
4.94
Average Rating
244
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She came for the job. She never expected the man … or the little girl who’d steal her heart.Grace has spent her whole life being the responsible one. After losing their mother too young, she and her sister Candy had to survive foster homes, empty fridges, and the kind of heartache most people read about in books. While Candy found her spark in the kitchen, Grace pushed herself through college courses determined to become a teacher. But dreams don’t pay rent. Right now, she’s drowning in bills, stress, and self-doubt. When Candy, now happily married and living in the Scottish Highlands, begs her to come visit and interview for a nanny position, Grace agrees. She needs a break. She needs a paycheck. And she misses her sister more than she’ll admit. But she doesn’t expect Fraser MacLeod. A widowed single father with a protective streak, a smoldering stare, and a stubborn heart, Fraser doesn’t want a new nanny. Especially not one who makes his pulse kick like this. Grace is supposed to be temporary. But the more time she spends in the stone cottage... the more she wonders if she’s exactly where she belongs. Fraser’s daughter trusts her. The family embraces her. And Fraser? He’s trying not to fall, but she’s making it impossible. She came to get her life back on track. She never expected to find love, a child’s laughter ... or the home she’s always longed for.Welcome to the wild heart of the Highlands, where the mountains are steep, the fields green, the air is sharp, and the men? Unapologetically rugged.In this modern day Mountain Men of Scotland series, each story delivers a swoon-worthy instalove romance featuring fiercely protective heroes rooted in the land and the bold women who claim their hearts. From crofters, mountain guides, and whisky distillers, these Highland men don’t just live off the grid, they write their own rules. When fate throws unexpected love their way, they’ll fight to keep it, no matter the cost. Steeped in centuries of history and whispered folklore, this land carries a quiet kind of magic .... one that stirs the soul, ignites the senses, and makes falling in love feel inevitable. Steamy, emotional, and set against the misty, windswept beauty of Scotland, each book in this series is a standalone romance packed with heat, heart, and happily ever afters that are as satisfying as a warm fire on a stormy night. Are you ready for wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of scandalous charm to invade your next reading experience? Let’s keep the magic of romance flowing with cakes, kilts, and kisses.

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Opal Nicks
Author · 22 books

Opal’s steamy stories frequently feature independent, strong-willed females who find themselves surprisingly swept away by alpha males who pursue them with vigor and passion. Ultimately, they can’t resist the sweet satisfaction and protection these men offer. Who could? On Writing Opal doesn’t like being restricted to what form her stories take. She breaks rules and bends things a bit to keep the tale the way the characters want it told. In her writing, Opal Nicks explores many different facets of relationships. She hopes to captivate you with the nuances of love. Whether through a budding early relationship or a tension-filled reunion, she gracefully conveys the power and complexity of love-speak. Her characters often possess an unbridled energy that gives them strength to take risks and traverse peril—all for love.

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