The Beauty Bride is the first book in my Jewels of Kinfairlie series of medieval Scottish romances. The digital edition going free at most major online portals and will remain free through the end of the month.
More cherished than gold are the Jewels of Kinfairlie, and only the worthiest may fight for their love…The Laird of Kinfairlie has unmarried sisters, each a gem in her own right. And he has no choice but to see them all wed in haste.
Lady Madeline’s heart is not for sale…especially not to a notorious outlaw like Rhys FitzHenry. Yet Madeline’s hand has been sold, to none other than this battle-weary warrior with a price on his head. A more dutiful maiden might cede to the Laird’s command and meekly accept her fate, but Madeline has never been obedient. She decides to run away, though she never dreams that Rhys will pursue her.
She does not expect this taciturn man to woo her with fanciful stories, much less that each of his enthralling tales will reveal a scar upon his shielded soul. She never imagines that a man like Rhys could imperil her own heart while revealing so little of his own feelings. When Rhys’ past threatens his future, Madeline takes a leap of faith. She dares to believe him innocent—and risks her own life to pursue a passion more priceless than the rarest gem.
“A lyrical medieval-era romance!”
Publishers Weekly
Nominee – 2005 Quill Award
Publishers’ Weekly
A #1 Kindle Bestseller
Reader Letter from the new edition
The Beauty Bride is also available in an audio edition. You can listen to a sample on my Audio page.
Read an interview with Saskia Maarleveld, narrator of the audio edition of The Beauty Bride.
