A Rake at Highland Court

<p><strong><em>Can a lady-in-waiting resist the pressure to marry a stranger? </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Cairstine Grant has spent two years carefully cultivating a reputation at court that is sure to drive away any potential suitor. Traumatized from an attack as a young woman Cairstine is bound and determined never to marry and never to be subjected to a man's control. She'd rather become a nun than a wife. But one obstacle stands in her way: her younger sister can't marry the man she loves until Cairstine marries first. <em>When Cairstine's father refuses to consider her choice to become a nun can Cairstine convince an unsuspecting friend to pose as her betrothed? Can she overcome the scars from her past and form a genuine partnership with a man she was never supposed to fall in love with?</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Can a renowned rake reform his ways in time to protect a lady-in-waiting he never thought he would befriend?</em></strong> </p><p><br></p><p>Eoin Grant watched his twin brother Ewan fall in love and marry. A romantic at heart Eoin hopes one day to marry and find true affection with his wife. But in the meantime he's happy to live the life of a bachelor. When Cairstine Grant blindsides him with a proposition to pretend to be her betrothed Eoin realizes a real future with Cairstine might be better than pretend. But one obstacle stands in his way: Cairstine will only agree to a marriage in name only and Eoin's dreams of having a family one day. <em>When Eoin's feelings develop beyond friendship can he convince Cairstine to trust him enough to see a future together? Can Eoin help Cairstine overcome her fears and prove that his feelings are pure?</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Can a relationship based upon a falsehood grow into something real? </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Stripped of her choices Cairstine turns to Eoin for help but she fears making a lasting commitment. Eoin's conscience demands he help Cairstine when she asks for his help but he's not certain he can live with a lie that might tear apart his heart. When danger and necessity force them to decide Eoin and Cairstine discover playing pretend isn't just for children.</p>