Showing results for "Highlanders" in Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Sir James McKenna, the second son of the powerful McKenna Chief, knows he has found his destiny when he falls in love with sweet Lady Davina Armstrong, niece of the Armstrong Chief. Orphaned in childhood, Davina has always felt like an outsider, and with James, she finally feels that she belongs. But their plans for a happy future are shattered after a brutal attack by a band of rogues.

1586, London: Covert espionage agent Kit Scarlett is once again tasked with defending Queen Elizabeth against an assassination attempt. With the attacks on the queen's life mounting, Kit and spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham know they need to find a firm link between these deadly plots and Mary Queen of Scots. But Kit is also keen to investigate a more personal matter. Her espionage partner, Iohmar Blackwood, did not return from his last mission set by Walsingham and has not been seen for a year.

Christina MacKinnon is secretly relieved to be a widow. She is equally desperate to distance herself from the clan of her dead husband, but as the heir to his estate—one she needs in order to support her siblings—she must first stave off both the advances and threats of the man next in line to inherit. It seems the only person she can turn to is a nearby stranger who seems inclined to help her. But he has a request….

Die Dunkelheit in meinem Inneren ist tiefer als eine Winternacht in den Highlands. Ich sehe das Leid der Vergangenheit in deinen Augen, Mylady. Dein Leben lang schon bist du erfolglos auf der Suche. Auch ich war immer ein Außenseiter. Doch manchmal geschieht ein Weihnachtswunder und zwei einsame Seelen finden zueinander. Angel deserves Angus. And Angus deserves Angel. A DARK HIGHLAND LOVESTORY... Angus. Weil ich nicht der Norm entspreche, verbringe ich mein Leben in Einsamkeit.

Die Ereignisse in den schottischen Highlands spitzen sich dramatisch zu, als Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson gefangengenommen werden. Wird es ihnen rechtzeitig gelingen, sich zu befreien, um einen "Krieg der Highlander" zu verhindern?

Kurz vor Heiligabend werden Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson in die schottischen Highlands gerufen. Dort ist ein junges Mädchen verschwunden. Zwei rivalisierende Clans beschuldigen sich gegenseitig, darin verwickelt zu sein. Die beiden Engländer geraten zwischen die Fronten - und kurze Zeit später in Lebensgefahr.

When Rachel turns 18, her alternate personality revolts in a wicked struggle for control over their shared body. Each time Rachel’s “other” get outs, bad things happen. In a desperate attempt to save her sanity, Rachel uncovers an ancient curse that could be a clue to her struggles. Caught in a violent turmoil of destiny, Rachel turns to all the wrong people for help and soon discovers a plot against her that dates back to 11th-century Scotland.

Samantha Jellicoe is a thief and proud of it. Raised to appreciate the finer things in life, Sam has no trouble divesting the wealthy of their treasures. This all changed, however, the night she attempts to steal a valuable item from a Palm Beach estate. Before she knew what hit her, a bomb goes off, a guard is killed, and Sam ends up saving millionaire Richard Addison. She's a good thief and will own up to her jobs, but if anyone thinks to tie her to murder, they better think again.