A Rake at Highland Court

Can a lady-in-waiting resist the pressure to marry a stranger? 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 mans control. Shed rather become a nun than a wife. But one obstacle stands in her way: her younger sister cant marry the man she loves until Cairstine marries first. When Cairstines 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?Can a renowned rake reform his ways in time to protect a lady-in-waiting he never thought he would befriend?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 hes 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 Eoins dreams of having a family one day. When Eoins 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?Can a relationship based upon a falsehood grow into something real? Stripped of her choices Cairstine turns to Eoin for help but she fears making a lasting commitment. Eoins conscience demands he help Cairstine when she asks for his help but hes 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 isnt just for children.