Laird Niall MacIan needs Lady Katherine Ruthven’s dowry to relieve his clan’s crushing debt but he has no intention of giving her his heart in the bargain. Niall MacIan, a Highland laird, desperately needs funds to save his impoverished clan. Lady Katherine Ruthven, a lowland heiress, is rumored to be “unmarriageable” and her uncle hopes to be granted her title and lands when the king sends her to a convent. King David II anxious to strengthen his alliances sees a solution that will give Ruthven the title he wants, and MacIan the money he needs. Laird MacIan will receive Lady Katherine’s hand along with her substantial dowry and her uncle will receive her lands and title. Lady Katherine must forfeit everything in exchange for a husband who does not want to be married and believes all women to be self-centered and deceitful. Can the lovely and gentle Katherine mend his heart and build a life with him or will he allow the treachery of others to destroy them? I always enjoy connecting with readers. You can find me on Facebook or my website (links to both are in the back of every book). Below are answers to some commonly asked questions. . Does this book have a cliffhanger? Absolutely not. I hate them. Every book in the Duncurra series stands alone and each book has an HEA. Characters from the other books do appear in them.  Can the books be read in any order? Yes. Although I recommend reading Highland Solution first, to avoid spoilers for it that might be in the other books. Highland Courage and Highland Intrigue take place during the same time, in different locations. They do not build on each other. Are the Duncurra books clean? In my opinion, "clean" is in the eyes of the beholder. There are a few, brief, intimate scenes between married adults. If you prefer very steamy books, you might be disappointed. However, if you prefer a closed bedroom door, Inspirational versions of the Duncurra series are available. All intimate scenes have been removed from these. What is the Duncurra Legacy series? Duncurra Legacy novels continue the stories of characters who were children in the Duncurra series. Highland Redemption follows Tomas MacIan (from Highland Solution). A Wee Highland Predicament follows Ailsa MacLennan (from Highland Intrigue).  What is the Fated Hearts series? Fated hearts are stand alone Scottish historical romances set in the same world as Duncurra, but twenty years earlier.. What are the Pocket Watch Chronicles? The Pocket Watch Chronicles are time travel romances. They are set in the same world as the Duncurra and Fated Hearts series, and they occasionally intersect. Since all of the books takeplace in the same world, what is their chronological order?  The Pocket Watch: The Pocket Watch Chronicles (1270 / 2014) The Midwife: The Pocket Watch Chronicles (1279 / 2006) Once Found: The Pocket Watch Chronicles (2006 / 1279) The Christmas Present: The Pocket Watch Chronicles (1281 / 2008) Highland Revenge: Fated Hearts (1340) Highland Echoes: Fated Hearts (1340) Highland Angels: Fated Hearts (1342) The Gift: The Pocket Watch Chronicles (1342 / 2013) Highland Solution: Duncurra Book 1 (1359 - 1360) Highland Courage: Duncurra Book 2 (1360 - 1361) Highland Intrigue: Duncurra Book 3 (1361) A Wee Highland Predicament: Duncurra Legacy (1367) Highland Redemption: Duncurra Legacy (1378) The Choice: The Pocket Watch Chronicles (1758 / 2006)