A lovely warrior lass with ice in her veins takes a Highlander hostage in order to ransom her kin, unaware she has invited a self-made champion into her keep, one who means to earn her respect, charm her clan, and melt her heart. Cool and commanding warrior maid Hallidis Cameliard's destiny has always been clear-a husband appointed by the king and eventual reign over Rivenloch. So when her cousins are captured by a Highland laird, she takes charge, seizing the laird's right hand man as leverage. Captive Colban an Curaidh knows his clan cannot afford war, so he counts on his honor to keep the peace, charming Hallie's clan and melting her heart. But when he offers her more, fate snatches away her one chance for love, and only the desperate act of a champion with nothing to lose can give them the happiness they deserve. One bride of Fire... One bride of Ice... One bride of Mist... Born into the Rivenloch clan of warriors, Jenefer, Hallidis, and Feiyan, three fearless and fierce Scots lasses, are ready to battle the world, until heart-melting heroes arrive to challenge the spirited brides, storming their defenses and winning their hearts with the power of love. 103,000 words = 416 pages R-rated for passionate passages 1136 - THE STORMING (a novella) 1144 - A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) 1155 - BRIDE OF FIRE 1155 - BRIDE OF ICE Scottish historical romance, adventure stories, strong women, Highland brides, knights in shining armor, hostage hero, female knight, medieval castle, cousins, sword fighting, Highlander romance, women warriors, stories with humor