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Have you ever been tempted to sit patiently on a Scottish hillside to see what—or whom—the mist might bring? With violin in hand, Samantha MacKord sets out to do just that. But when a Highlander appears, she realizes it might be her music, and not the mist, that lured him to her. Unfortunately, he's not the only one who's been listening....

As one of Culloden’s 79 ghosts who have been granted another taste of life, Brodrick Shaw has already failed his mortal quest. If he hadn’t wasted time arguing with a certain witch, he might have arrived in time to save a man’s life. All he can do now is wait for that witch to collect him and send him on to God’s judgment. But he'll be damned if he'll wait behind bars.

In this collection of romantic Highlanders, you'll go on the High Seas with Watson to protect a mysterious woman, visit Regency England with Connor to rescue an enchanting heiress in big trouble, and run for your life with Brodrick and the charming psychologist who is too clever for her own good.

Once upon a time, Morey's father, a talented musician, accepted food for his family from Lord Lovat. In exchange, he agreed to take on the Fraser name. But it was his son who learned the true cost of a boll of meal. If his parents only knew how that one decision and the aftermath have haunted him...

Mercy Kellaway is finally ready to take her revenge on those responsible for her brother’s death. But on the verge of success, a handsome Highlander makes her see that her motives are not nearly as honorable as she supposed. And if she doesn’t frighten him away, this good Samaritan will get caught up in the maelstrom of her vengeance.

As if in answer to a prayer, a brawny Scotsman walks out of the mist near Angel’s restaurant, ready and willing to help—for a day or two. Clearly, he’s too good to be true. And when the time comes for Finlay to walk out of her life again, Angel worries that the peace she’s always cherished will turn into good old-fashioned loneliness.

The ever-lovable Esme Forsyth has taken desperate steps to save her late father's reputation. But she never suspected someone would try to murder her for it. Luckily, a handsome and braw Highlander offers his protection. In fact, he insists. But he's not just brave, he's nosy. And if he solves too many mysteries before they reach landfall, he might solve her right out of the safe and pleasant life that awaits her.

The spirit of Gerard Ross still pines for a woman he'd known for only a day, before the Battle of Culloden Moor, a woman who's true name he never knew. And in what he believes is a move of unfathomable generosity, the witch allows him to leave Culloden and keep the promise he'd made to his beloved so long ago. But perhaps the witch hasn't been as generous as he supposed....

Hannah is a socially introverted painter with a problem. At the Mendon Mountain Music Festival, she must sell some of her artwork to pay her taxes or she’ll lose her precious home. But if she sells her paintings to the wrong people, she’s afraid she’ll lose her soul. Dougal, a Highlander from the past, is anxious to help the lass so he can collect a hero’s reward. But the independent miss has little need of him, and if he fails to solve her pressing problems, he’ll be sent on to the next world with no satisfaction at all!

Along with the rest of Culloden’s 79, Macbeth is being forced to move on to the next life. But with a small, angry army waiting for him inside the gates of the hereafter, he’s got more reason than most to stay a ghost. Sadly, that's not an option. And if he can't resist the distraction of a tempestuous American lass, he’ll miss his final chance to redeem his name, before the inevitable fight.

Alexander Fraser agrees to play the witch’s game and leave off haunting for two reasons. First, being a Fraser on Culloden Moor is more pressure these days thanks to a certain fictional character who sends lasses swooning and swarming all over the battleground. But more importantly, he must prove to the spirit of young Rabby there is nothing to fear by moving on.

When Grace returns home to Texas for her big sister’s wedding, she thinks she has all her bases covered. She’s even hired a Scottish actor to play the part of her non-existent boyfriend. But if he doesn’t arrive soon, she may as well confess all, move back to town, and give in to the dark side of the family oil business.

From Culloden's dark battlefield, Jamie jumps at the chance to go next in the clever scheme to earn his vengeance. He’s grateful to be sent back home to perform the required noble deed. Even though his family passed on centuries ago, the place still has a bit of its old glory—and to his great surprise, it's haunted! Elspeth is determined to wait for the love of her life, no matter what Jamie has to say about it. After all, he's only interested in helping the American ghost-hunting crew. He's already broken her heart once. She won't let him steal her eternal happiness, as well.

It’s not just Harper’s trust fund that’s in danger—it’s her life. Her despicable stepfather only has to keep her alive until he gets control of her money, and he’s happy to kill anyone who tries to aid her. So she’s on the run and determined to stay on her own—so no one else has to die. But a lunatic in a kilt decides she needs a hero, and he’s not easy to ditch.

Soncerae, a young and formidable Muir witch, has won the hearts and undying devotion of a band of Highland ghosts who haunt the battlefield on Culloden Moor. She promises each of them two days of life and one last chance to prove their courage, but keeps the real price a secret. One by one, these men plunge into their unique adventures. Will they prove brave enough to surrender their revenge, let go of Culloden, and grasp something wonderful? It shouldn't be difficult. After all, it wasn't revenge that kept them tethered to that ground....

Kennedy is keeping secrets, and to give you any hints as to the Kennedy story would be to expose the surprise. Suffice it to say, you must listen to this book before moving on to the Gerard book. If you love the series, this one will not disappoint. And if you want to be surprised, know that the reviews are spoilers.

Rabby MacDonald and his dog have been haunting Culloden’s battlefield for 269 years. But he doesn’t linger for the same reasons as the others, and the boon he truly desires has nothing at all to do with Bonnie Prince Charlie. If Alexander Fraser, the man he trusts, doesn't return, will he be brave enough to trust the witch and step off hallowed ground?

Rory Patterson is a ghost haunted by his past, and he’s in no hurry to leave the moor. Since The 79 are the only real family he’s known, he’s pledged his loyalty to them. But the wee witch has a different plan and gives him two days of mortality in which to complete a quest.

Duncan Macpherson has but one thing in mind. Complete an act of valor in the two days of mortality allotted him by the Muir Witch in order to win the chance to confront Bonny Prince Charles and put his sizeable Macpherson strength behind a long-awaited reckoning. Lainey Saunders is a fourth-generation rancher determined to save her family legacy for the next generation, but she is unaware of the forces working against her. Lainey must face her past choices in order to save her future, but at what cost?

In the dawn of 1891, Sherlock Holmes is locked in a deadly game of wits with the sinister Professor James Moriarty, but events will soon transpire that will question the very outcome of Reichenbach. With Holmes presumed dead, the streets of London are panic-stricken as a resurrected terror takes hold of the city whilst in the upper echelons of government, a singular, undetectable force can once again be felt manipulating the criminal underworld.