The Heart of Emerald: Clan MacLaren

In the shadow of rebellion, love is the only refuge... and the greatest risk.The echoes of the Jacobite Rising of 1715 still haunt the Highlands as Ross and Juliet return to Glenhaven, their hearts burdened by loss and separation. Forced to part from family who fled for their lives, they long for peace. But peace has no place in a land still trembling from unrest.Awaiting them is a far more personal danger.John Alder, arrogant heir to the powerful Duke of Essex, has crossed borders and reason alike in his relentless pursuit of Juliet-the woman he once believed would be his. Twisted by obsession and entitlement, he is determined to claim her at any cost.With her young son Alec to protect, Juliet is prepared to sacrifice everything to keep him safe. But Ross, bound by love and sharpened by the trials of war, is no stranger to danger and will not surrender his family without a fight.As obsession closes in and secrets begin to unravel, Ross and Juliet must stand together against a threat that could tear them apart forever or forge a love strong enough to survive even the darkest storm.**Behind closed doors historical romance