A timeless story of hope and renewal . . . Award-winning author Martina Boone takes us to a magical setting in the Scottish Highlands to spin a heartwarming standalone novel of love and loss, family and friendship, hope and redemption, and small towns and big ambitions. Cait Fletcher was always second-string in her father's eyes, unable to compete with her perfect older brother. Her father's view of Cait only deteriorated further when she fell for the local "bad boy" at the age of nine, and her belief in Brice MacLaren never once wavered until the day he betrayed her a few months before their wedding. With their tiny glen too full of opinionated neighbors, wandering sheep, ancient grudges, and countless old traditions to let Cait escape either her past or her mistakes, she moved away--until her father's unexpected illness gave her no choice but to return. Home again, Cait still loves the village of Balwhither as much as she hates it, and she despises the fact that avoiding Brice in the tiny village proves impossible. But when she discovers that her father has given up not only on the family-run Library and Tea Room but also on treatment for his cancer, she must put her own emotions and hurts aside. Brice claims he's changed, and he's certainly been good to her father since she left. Now can they work together as she follows the example of countless unsung heroes--the women of the Highlands--fighting to save the family business and give her father something meaningful to live for? A warm story of love, redemption, hope, and magical winter traditions that will charm new readers and fans of the Celtic Legends Collection alike. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Susan Mallery, Susanna Kearsley, Susan Wiggs, Sarah Addison Allen, Inglath Cooper, and Kathryn Hughes. ★★★★★ PRAISE FOR LAKE OF DESTINY ★★★★★ "Delightful, charming, and heartwarming!" - New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins "So much charm it's magical!" - BookGeek Reviews "I loved this!!! It reminds me of a Nora Roberts series, The Gallaghers of Ardmore . . . but a Scottish version with men in kilts!" - Two Chicks on Books "Outlander-Lite Meets Gilmore Girls in Scotland. This is a story that sucked me in from the start and didn't let go until I'd laughed, shed a few tears and worked up an appetite. Fast. Fun. Romantic. Read it!" - Jenuine Cupcakes "What a beautiful love story, rich and vibrant in color and sounds and landscape. This is the perfect novel to get lost in for a few fabulous hours." - Amazon Customer "This book had it all, romance, fantasy, folklore, drama, and emotional family issues. It's a great story and I enjoyed every minute." - Amazon Customer Linda R. "It was funny, sad and uplifting and just brings you in for a warm embrace. I look forward to more from this amazing writer." - Amazon Customer Jan Janus "Full of myths, legends, and life. The plot is good, the characters are great, and I couldn't put it down. When is the next book?" - Amazon Customer Cheryl Bond "Loss and courage to learn to trust enough to let love in. A great story." - Amazon Customer DebbieW "Wonderful. The character and plot development were fantastic. The story flowed so well it was hard to put down." - Amazon Customer "I stayed up until midnight to finish this book. I loved it. This story touched my heart!" - Amazon Customer "This was so good I'll be reading it again. A wonderful story . . . with a touch of the fantasy of Brigadoon. I had to read it in one sitting." - Amazon Customer Debra Chase "A modern love story that somehow manages to hold on to that whimsical fairy tale essence." - Amazon Customer Amanda PRAISE FOR MARTINA BOONE'S COMPULSION ★★★★★ "Skillfully blends rich magic and folklore with adventure, sweeping romance, and hidden treasure . . . Impressive." - Publisher's Weekly "Eight Beaufort is so swoon-worthy that it's ridiculous. Move over Four, Eight is here to stay!" - RT Book Reviews , RT Editors Best Books of the Year "Delivers a compelling mystery about feuding families and buried secrets, not to mention a steamy romance." - Booklist "Darkly romantic and steeped in Southern Gothic charm, you'll be compelled to get lost in the Heirs of Watson Island series." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "The perfect Southern family saga: charming and steamy on the surface, with cold-blooded secrets buried down deep. - Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author "A fresh twist on the Southern Gothic--haunting, atmospheric, and absorbing." - Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author "Beautifully written, with vivid characters, a generations-old feud, and romance that leaps off the page, left me lingering over every word, and yet wanting to race to the compelling finish. Not to be missed!" - Megan Shepherd, New York Times bestselling author Although I hope very much this book feels real to you, it is a work of fiction, and the s