Scottish Heiress Adventure (Avon Historical Romance)

This spirited and tender yarn is a joyride that careens from adventure to adventure, and readers of Julia Quinn and Victoria Alexander shouldn't miss it, as described by Publishers Weekly. The Runaway Heiress is a captivating story that follows Lyssa Harrell, a Regency miss who longs for love but knows her duty lies in marriage. However, when her father promises her hand to a dissolute but well-connected lord, she makes the unthinkable decision to flee to Scotland, not to Gretna Green, but to her family and the castle where her mother once had been so happy. In this romantic land, Lyssa will discover her heart's desire.

Enter Ian Campion, a ruggedly handsome man with orders to fetch the runaway daughter home. Ian has a price on his head and a dire need for the reward Lyssa's father offers, but tracking Lyssa down is easy enough, and convincing her to return proves difficult, while not seducing her is impossible. Soon, Lyssa finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime, sleeping in the great outdoors and fleeing from mysterious attempts on her life. She knows she's ruined in the eyes of society, but she is willing to risk everything for the unimaginable passion she finds in Ian's strong arms.

As their scandalous adventures unfold, Lyssa and Ian must confront the most perilous adventure of all: admitting their unanticipated love. This captivating story is a testament to Cathy Maxwell's storytelling prowess, as she weaves a tale that is both romantic and thrilling, with memorable characters and a plot that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. As the New York Times bestselling author Jill Barnett aptly states, "Cathy Maxwell can't be beat."

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