title: Kissing the Countess
author:  Susan King 
description: Evan Mackenzie, the tragic hero in the first two books of King's Scottish Victorian trilogy (<i>Taming the Heiress</i> [BKL Jl 03] and <i>Waking the Princess</i> [BKL S 1 03]), finally finds his match when he literally falls in love by plunging down an icy slope during his climbing holiday. Catriona MacConn, a strong, hearty Highland lass, rescues the unconscious Evan and drags him to a half-ruined crofter's hut. Fortunately, they can lie together under her plaid to stay warm. Unfortunately, a search party--including her father, the Reverend MacConn--discovers them the next morning. Worse than that, Evan is the new Earl of Kildonan, and his father has evicted almost all of Catriona's friends and relatives from his lands. They marry but have much to work out, especially because, in addition to collecting the Highland songs of human and faery, Catriona helps smuggle evicted villagers back to their homes. With a little history, a little magic, and a lot of Highland charm, King has created another winner. <i>Shelley Mosley</i><br><i>Copyright &#169; American Library Association. All rights reserved</i>
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  Kissing the Countess
  
  The Scottish Lairds Series
  
  Book Three
  
  by
  
  Susan King
  
  National Bestselling Author
  
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  KISSING THE COUNTESS
  
  Reviews & Accolades
  
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  "With a little history, a little magic, and a lot of Highland charm, King has
  created another winner."
  
  ~Booklist
  
  "Fluid prose—engaging characters weave a subtle spell. This Sleeping Beauty
  tale is a treat for King fans."
  
  ~Publishers Weekly
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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