Calum, The (Noun)

1. fictional hero of best-selling romance novel, A Laird to Love
2. the perfect man Twenty-six is too old to believe in fairytales, but tell that to Lovie’s roommate. Convinced she’ll find a real life version of her ultimate book boyfriend, Calum MacKenzie, Jo drags Lovie to the Scottish Highlands. Lovie’s no cynic *ahem* but she knows The Calum is a myth. A construct. A freaking unicorn! And there are warmer places to spend Christmas vacation. If Duff had his way, he’d never step foot in Inverness again. Only his best friend’s wedding, and his ailing grandmother, could bring him home. Duff’s plan is keep his head down and stay out of trouble. Hard to do when the groom targets a pretty blond tourist for one last conquest.. When Duff and Lovie meet, stones, sparks and insults fly. He’s instantly attracted to the sexy, sharp-tongued American. She’s just glad to have someone to hang out with, especially the bad boy with a mysterious past. Lovie is determined to learn his secrets, but as they grow closer, Duff is forced to choose between his best friend and his heart. “I loved watching Lovie and Duff’s story unfold—it’s a gorgeously written romantic rollercoaster that left me wanting more Lovie, more Duff, and definitely more Highland hijinks!” ~Kim Golden, award-winning author of Snowbound, Maybe Baby and Maybe Tonight “Xio Axelrod brings her fresh, delightful new voice to the world of contemporary romance.” ~Sarah Hegger Author of the Willow Park Romance Series