The Bowie Bride: Book Two of The Mackintoshes and McLarens Series: 2

Alec Bowie never wanted a wife. He never wanted a hearth and home. And he most assuredly never wanted to be chief of his clan. But much to his vexation he finds himself in possession of all three. His desire for peace and to protect his clan are stronger than his desire to remain free and untethered. He agrees to the marriage in the hopes his wife will bed him only long enough get with child then leave him the bloody hell alone. Leona MacDowall -- or Leona Odd Eyes Leona the Witch or Leona The Devils Spawn depending on to whom you speak -- is all too happy to volunteer to marry the Bowie Chief. Though the clan Bowies reputation as murderers and thieves precedes them she believes life with Alec more palatable than living the rest of her life untouched unmarried and under the hateful rule of her spiteful father. But nothing turns out the way they expect. Alec doesnt know if he can keep to his original plan of leaving his wife alone after he gets her with child. Leona is beginning to suspect she might not get the happy home shes always wanted. And worst of all someones set on murdering Leona -- and might just succeed before anyones dreams can come true.