The Highland Wife

The Highland Wife
Lyn Stone

“God’s holy mercy!” she whispered. He was naked as the day he was born!

Eyes wide with fascination, she watched MacBain as he checked the horses for injury and resettled the packs on their saddles. The man had no shame whatsoever!

Of course, he thought there was none to see him save his manservant, who appeared to be sleeping, Mairi reminded herself. But did he not remember that she must come out of the woods soon? Did he want her to see him so exposed?

Her face flamed at the sight, but she could not tear her gaze away. What muscles he had, she thought as they flexed in his arms, shoulders and even his backside. Ah, that backside was something to see!

Her hands clenched, imagining the smooth feel of all that sun-kissed skin. The desire to touch him all but overcame her….

Praise for a few of Lyn Stone’s previous works

Bride of Trouville

“I could not stop reading this one…. Don’t miss this winner!”

—Affaire de Coeur

The Knight’s Bride

“Stone has done herself proud with this delightful story…a cast of endearing characters and a fresh, innovative plot.”

—Publishers Weekly

The Wicked Truth

“Stone has an apt hand with dialogue and creates characters with a refreshing naturalness.”

—Publishers Weekly

The Highland Wife

Harlequin Historical #551

#552 ANNE’S PERFECT HUSBAND

Gayle Wilson

#553 LONGSHADOW’S WOMAN

Bronwyn Williams

#554 LILY GETS HER MAN

Charlene Sands

The Highland Wife

Lyn Stone

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Available from Harlequin Historicals and LYN STONE

The Wicked Truth #358

The Arrangement #389

The Wilder Wedding #413

The Knight’s Bride #445

Bride of Trouville #467

One Christmas Night #487 “Ian’s Gift”

My Lady’s Choice #511

The Highland Wife #551

Other works include:

Silhouette Intimate Moments

Beauty and the Badge #952

Live-In Lover #1055

Special thanks to my son, Eric, for providing inspiration and informal signs, to my daughter, Pamela, for her encouragement, and to my husband, Allen, for everything.

Contents

Chapter One (#u99826e9d-6122-527c-b7ae-74e721bba3b4)

Chapter Two (#ue3f28369-5a22-5b57-a064-cb9ba4786b3c)

Chapter Three (#u4c6b6bb5-75b7-5ad2-8a03-82495ae999bd)

Chapter Four (#ue112972b-84f0-503c-9d76-c0f9348b95db)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)