Prequel novella to Scottish Lasses series

A broken Scots warrior believes nothing can mend the wounds of war until a young lass stumbles into his cottage and heals him with the most magical power of all—love.

Lachlan Mar, a disfigured and broken Scots warrior, doesn't believe anything can mend the wounds of war until Alisoune Hay, a brilliant and beautiful young lass, stumbles into his cottage and his life, healing his hurt and his heart with the most magical power of all–love.

Meet the lasses in the world of Mary Queen of Scots...Like the Scottish thistle, they're lovely yet tough, beautiful yet prickly, and only the strongest and wisest heroes are able to elude their thorns to discover the tender blossom within.

Originally released as part of the collection "The Winter Stone." R-rated for sensual passages