The Gift: A Highland Novella
Lily's well-honed sense for trouble tells her no healer is safe in London while gangs roam the city looking for witches to burn. In the dead of night, she escapes on a northbound ship, intending to return after Christmas celebrations calm the city's witch fever. But when Lily lands in the wilds of Scotland, her skills for surviving in the city can't save her.
Roderick MacDonald is on a secret mission for his chieftain when he finds a lass near death on a barren hillside and is forced to take her with him. Though this mysterious Sassenach may have The Gift his clan needs-and he burns with passion for her-he's determined to resist the enchantment she weaves on his scarred heart.
When love blooms amidst the harsh winter beauty of the Highlands, will these two obstinate souls from different worlds accept the Yuletide gift?
About This Highland Romance
This medieval Scottish romance follows Lily, a healer with supernatural abilities, as she flees persecution in London and finds herself stranded in the unforgiving Scottish Highlands. Her path crosses with Roderick MacDonald, a Highland warrior torn between duty to his clan and his growing attraction to this English stranger.
Set against the backdrop of Christmas celebrations and winter in the Highlands, this novella combines historical authenticity with passionate romance. The story explores themes of survival, cultural differences between the English and Scots, and the dangerous reality of being a woman with healing gifts during an era of witch hunts.
Perfect For Readers Who Love
Fans of Margaret Mallory's Return to the Highlands series will appreciate this standalone novella that can be read independently or as part of the larger MacDonald Clan saga. The quick read format makes it ideal for those seeking a complete romantic story without a lengthy time commitment, while still delivering the depth and emotion expected from historical Highland romance.
The medieval setting provides rich historical detail, from the persecution of healers in London to the clan dynamics and harsh beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The Christmas timeframe adds seasonal warmth to this winter romance, making it an excellent choice for holiday reading or anytime you want to escape to medieval Scotland.
