Desperate to save her diminished clan, Alainna MacLaren, heiress to a vast Highland property, seeks a warrior to protect her people—but he must agree to marry her and take her clan's surname.When the king sends a foreign knight to wed Alainna and gain control of her lands, Sebastien le Bret vows to lend his sword but not his heart—nor will he sacrifice his name and honor. Yet he is powerfully attracted to Alainna—a stone carver of mystical talent—whose pride and passion more than match his own.But a local legend predicts disaster as time grows short—unless the warrior and the maiden can conquer stubborn pride and give in to the power of love.REVIEWS:"King strongly draws readers into the plot and her characters' lives." ~Publishers Weekly"Exhilarating... Demonstrates why fans and critics cherish her novels." ~Affaire de Coeur"Filled with excitement." ~Midwest Book Reviews "Every part blends seamlessly... I could feel the mist and smell the heather." ~LaurieLikesBooks.comTHE CELTIC NIGHTS, in series order The Stone MaidenThe Swan MaidenThe Sword MaidenOTHER TITLES by Susan KingThe Raven's WishThe Black Thorne's RoseLaird of the WindABOUT Susan King:Susan King is the bestselling, award-winning author of 22 historical novels and novellas praised for historical accuracy, master storytelling and lyricism. Learn more about Susan’s books at www.susanfraserking.com, www.susankingbooks.com and www.wordwenches.com.