Outlander meets Leap Year in this lighthearted, time-travel rom com with strong gin and karate. Twenty-one-year-old Brigid MacDonald spends her days working as a barista at a coffee shop, hanging out with her BFF, Selma, and avoiding the men she usually meets at bars - until she suddenly finds herself in a strange castle, in another time, being dressed for a wedding ceremony she didn't consent to! Of course, Brigid steals a horse and flees, but the jilted groom and his brothers aren't giving up so easily. Unprepared for life in the wilds of Medieval Scotland, Brigid must trust her life to a moody Highlander named Ferghus. Set amidst the breathtaking landscape of Skye, Brigid soon finds herself caught in a serious feud between rival clans. Will her knowledge of karatedo be enough to save her from ruthless warriors, or must she lower her guard and let someone else into her life? Accompany Brigid MacDonald - a strong, witty, skilled, and beautiful red-head - on her journey through the Scottish Highlands. This historical romance combines comedy and suspense that will have you both engaged and laughing at the human frailties that transcend time and place. For adventure. For love. For kilts. (And strong gin.) Author's Note: The Future Bride contains tropes of the romance genre, as well as some carefully-chosen historical inaccuracies, to facilitate the plot. Reviews always appreciated. Sequel now available! Praise for The Future Bride "Along with the great characters, action-packed plot, and excellent writing style, I also enjoyed the author's use of the Scottish language throughout the book. I appreciated the notes she included to translate the speech. Oh, and I want to mention that I giggled out loud a few times while reading this because of the excellent use of comedy. Well done!" - Michele Quirke (author of The Fires of Treason) "This is a fun romantic adventure, and you can't help but get caught up in Brigid's and Ferghus's tug-of-war relationship. MacLeod maintained the tension between the two protagonists throughout the story, spurring the reader to flip pages well into the late-night hours. Good job, J.G. A five star romance that I highly recommend." - K.D. McNiven (author of Bone Quarry) "I loved this book! First of all, it's a period piece and second it's set in Scotland - a country that I imagine in my dreams. The same with Ireland, etcetera. To go from one point in time, the present, back a few hundred years is not something every woman experiences. Not ever. I leave the rest to the reader's imagination as to how complicated this can be. Double twist at the end. Five stars!" - Mary Schmidt (author of When Angels Fly) "Kudos to the author for adding all the Gaelic sentences and translations, I found them to add to the atmosphere of the story. And that last remark about the katas was brilliant. If you want to know what that means, you'll have to read the book yourself!" - P. Kater (Amazon Reviewer) "There were some very funny passages in here! Well done! I enjoyed the story very much. A page turner. It's 3:08am and I just finished reading it in one sitting. So wonderful to find a story you can enjoy...Thank you, Ms. MacLeod!" - Amazon Reviewer "This was a delightful read featuring a time traveling heroine that was very relatable and a Scottish world complete with heavy accents and kilts. I loved this story. The setting was realistic and believable and all of the characters were interesting and well fleshed out." - M.E.A. (Amazon Reviewer) "Very enjoyable romance set in medieval Scotland. Lots of humour and a feisty heroine who can fight off the bad guys." - Barb E. (Amazon Reviewer) "I enjoyed this time travel romance because it is a light read that warms the heart by the end. The love interest is a highlander, and right from the get go, the author also deals with the Outlander similarity by having the heroine draw that comparison in a humorous way. I also like Brigid's interest in karate, as this adds a fun element to her character." - Lavendar Lilly (Amazon Reviewer) J.G. MacLeod started writing this novel after a trip to northern Ontario. The rugged landscape, numerous hiking trails, and endless lakes inspired the creation of this historical romcom . Over a year ago, J.G. MacLeod conducted research into her family tree and connecting with an online genealogy community. She used this information to craft a story whereby the main character finds herself in the author's own family tree - sent back in time from 2019 to Medieval Scotland! J.G. MacLeod wrote this story for entertainment purposes. She intended it to be a light, comedic read for people who enjoy a little fantasy/science fiction in their historical romances. The author also wished to remain true to the style of courtship that was common in the past, hence why this book contains slow-burn romance rather than immediate gratification. All tropes are intentional, and historical inaccuracies are used to facilitate the plot.