The Scottish Scheme

<h3><strong style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Their first meeting was a disaster. Their second will change everything.</strong></h3><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Mr. Tom Grayson's world was grey-until he laid eyes on Alexander Hasket Duke of Rosehill. Captivated by the enigmatic Rosehill Tom bungled their introduction. A tragedy that proved inconsequential as Rosehill forgot him altogether.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Three years later the anonymity of a masquerade offers a rare gift-a second chance at a first impression. Their flirtatious yet earnest interlude leaves Tom enthralled rendering it all the more devastating when he discovers that he still remains utterly forgettable to Xander.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Love is an indulgence-one of which Xander dare not dream. After two failed courtships rumors haunt the wealthy and powerful duke. When the weight of gossip and responsibilities threaten to drown him Xander begins to long for the Scottish estate he's never set eyes on Kilmarnock Abbey.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>Obliged to attend a masquerade that promises only misery Xander's night takes an unexpected turn when he is charmed by a handsome stranger. But with his departure to Scotland imminent Xander hasn't the time to entertain impossible fantasies-nor does he have patience for the nosy fascinating Grayson brother who suddenly appears around every corner.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>The Scottish Scheme </em><span style=color: rgba(33 37 41 1)>follows a jaded duke and an aimless second son as they build an unconventional life together within the ruins of a noble estate. Within those crumbling abbey walls they discover love family and freedom-all under the critical gaze of an exceptionally ornery sheep.</span></p><p></p>