The Beauty of the Mist
May McGoldrick

CRUEL BETROTHAL
Maria had been forced to marry at seventeen, then was left widowed shortly thereafter. Now five years later, her brother had chosen another husband for her sight unseen-- the boy king of Scotland. Maria, who had never known passion or love, refused to submit, vowing to flee to freedom. But the ship she chose went down in the gathering fog, leaving the dark haired beauty at the mercy of wind and tide, and headed for a shattering destiny....

STOLEN LOVE
For it was none other that Highland clan chief John MacPherson, journeying to bring home his young king's intended bride, who rescued the beautiful Maria adrift a sea. Almost from the moment they met, an attraction ignited between them--a spark that grew to flaming desire and then to all -consuming, yet forbidden passion. Maria savored these stolen days, aware their love could never last once her proud Highlander discovered her true identity, Maria knew that while following her heart might free her, it would take her beloved's live....

Topaz, April 1997
ISBN: 0451407148
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