She's searching for her destiny, and he has vowed to protect her . . . no matter the cost. Fiery-haired Aila Blogh is the Caledonii chieftain’s daughter and the healer for the Scottish Highland village – an untrained healer in her own eyes. When she is unable to save one of her kin from a sickness, she makes up her mind to search out a wisewoman, someone who can train her to be a true healer. Eian MacLaurin has been in love with Aila since he was a lad. Her skilled training means she must keep him at arm’s length, Eian doesn’t falter. He remains loyally by her side even as he pines for her. Aila decides to seek out the wise woman, and Eian doesn’t hesitate – he meets her at the gate to go with her. Alone on their journey, they find it difficult to keep their passion for each other at bay. Once they find the wise woman, Ulha teaches Aila about more than just herbs and healing. Aila soon understands the significance of her emotions for Eian and just how deep her own desire for him runs. Their love becomes a fire that consumes them completely. All that is threatened when the strange man turns on Ulha, and his village thinks she is the cause of the sickness that has taken some of their own. Suddenly Aila’s life is a stake. What this other tribe doesn’t know is the depth of Eian and Aila’s love, or just how far Eian will go to save the woman he loves. Eian strikes out to retrieve them, willing to let the world burn to rescue Aila. But the villagers are not what Aila expects. Then the situation takes a deadly turn against Eian and Ulha, and Aila must call on everything she has learned to save them all. Get The Maiden of the Grove and start this exhilarating story today! The novels in this series are loosely connected but can be read individually in any order, if desired. These historical romances are set in ancient Highlands and do not shy away from steamy scenes, occasional archaic curses, and accurate scenes of ancient life! "This is my 5th book by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple and am running out of words in admiration of her work. Like always, Maiden of The Grove rightly hits the mark. . . In fact, the parts of the story with Ulha teaching Aila and helping her to accept the facts of life was filled with so much joy that it brings a smile to a reader's face. The Highlands and the description of its scenic locales is definitely a treat for fans of historical romance." - Farshana -- Editor and Reviewer Rainnbooks Reviews "She has done a great job at writing a good book; I can't wait to read moreof her books. The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book." Jeanne Richardson - Reviewer