title: Hard-Hearted Highlander: A Sexy Scottish Historical Romance (The Highland Grooms)
author:  Julia London 
description: "London's new Highland Grooms series will be well worth following if this first novel is any indication; she achieves something very difficult in a genre that often follows a formula-a suspenseful plot with an unpredictable conclusion." - Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews on Wild Wicked Scot<br /><br />"Expert storytelling and believable characters make the romance between Arran and Margot come alive in this compelling novel packed with characters whom readers will be sad to leave behind." -Starred Review, Publishers Weekly on Wild Wicked Scot<br /><br />"This absorbing and passionate romance bodes well for future Highland Grooms titles." -Starred Review, Booklist on Wild Wicked Scot<br /><br />"London's well-honed storytelling skills carry the day."<br />-Publishers Weekly on The Scoundrel and the Debutante<br /><br />"London's writing bubbles with high emotion as she describes sexual enthusiasm, personal grief and familial warmth. Her blend of playful humor and sincerity imbues her heroines with incredible appeal, and readers will delight as their unconventional tactics create rambling paths to happiness."<br />-Publishers Weekly on The Devil Takes a Bride<br /><br />"This tale of scandal and passion is perfect for readers who like to see bad girls win, but still love the feeling of a society romance, and London nicely sets up future books starring Honor's sisters."<br />-Publishers Weekly on The Trouble with Honor<br /><br />"London's engaging series is recommended for all romance collections."<br />-Library Journal on The Scoundrel and the Debutante<br /><br />"A delectably sexy hero, an unconventionally savvy heroine, and a completely improper business proposal add up to another winner for ever-versatile London."<br />-Booklist on The Trouble with Honor
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  HIGHLAND AVENGER
  
  “I was afraid they had found me,” she said against his chest, her small hands
  clutching at the back of his shirt. “Too long sitting here whilst the night
  crept in, I am thinking.”
  
  Brian stroked her back until her trembling eased. She was a tempting armful.
  Even as a voice in his head warned him it was not a good idea, he placed his
  hand under her chin and turned her face up to his. Stealing one kiss would not
  hurt, he told that voice, as he lowered his mouth to hers.
  
  Arianna watched his mouth come closer to hers and knew she should pull away.
  She knew it would not be a good idea if only because they still had a lot of
  miles left to travel together. The temptation to be kissed by this man was too
  strong to resist, however. She may have been married for five years but, even
  counting the few stolen by young men before she was betrothed, she had
  experienced a scarcity of kisses. And none of the ones who had kissed her had
  been as handsome as Sir Bri