Highland Destiny

When Evangeline “Evie” Sinclair visits an antique store in the heart of Edinburgh, she stumbles upon an ancient odd-looking stone that ignites an inexplicable excitement within her. But the stone has mysterious powers that transport her back in time to the rugged landscape of 14th-century Scotland... and into the arms of a sexy Highlander. In a land torn by political turmoil and ancient traditions, Callum MacLeod is determined to keep his secrets to himself. But when a beautiful young woman arrives from the future bearing the very keystone he's been searching for, he begins to question everything. Burdened by the responsibility of protecting the keystone, he keeps its powers a closely guarded secret to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands—his rival clan determined to wield the power of the stone for themselves. As Evie grows closer to Callum, the power of the relic becomes clear. A rival clan, desperate to secure their ascendency, will stop at nothing to obtain the keystone. As her understanding of how it works develops, she and Callum forge an unlikely alliance. With danger lurking—and a love that transcends time itself—Evie's destiny is forever entwined with Callum's. But will their love be strong enough to keep her safe and in the past? Tropes: • Time-Travel Romance • Fish Out of Water (modern woman in historical Scotland) • Highlander Hero • Magical Relic / Keystone • Fated Mates / Destined Love • Enemies-to-Allies (rival clans, reluctant alliance) • Forbidden Love (across time and tradition) • Protective Warrior Hero • Secret Identity / Hidden Truths • Woman Thrust into Adventure

Three pieces of stone. Two ancient bloodlines. One divine destiny. Chloe Sinclair is desperate to find her sister who vanished under mysterious circumstances. Retracing her footsteps the day of her disappearance, she finds nothing but dead ends. Until she makes her way to an antique store in the heart of Edinburgh with an eccentric shopkeeper who gives her a strange looking stone and a cryptic message. When the man she thought she loved attacks her to take the stone for himself, it transports her back in time to medieval Scotland, dropping her in the middle of dangerous territory. Malcolm MacLeod is faced with a deadly mission—a raid on his rival clan. But when he finds a lovely lass in the midst of battle, he has no choice but to rescue her and take her back to his clan. Upon his return, he realizes she possesses part of the missing ancient keystone he and his brother vowed to protect. As the two learn more about the stone’s power, it becomes clear they cannot allow it to fall into the hands of their enemy. They come together in their mutual determination to keep it safe. But a dangerous foe from her future has followed her, determined to reclaim it for himself and his clan. When a midnight invasion puts her life in danger once again, Malcolm must find a way to save her and the stone. But can he rescue her before the power of the stone is used and she is lost to him forever?