Between a Highlander and a Hard Place

Mary Wine

Oct 2018 · Highland Weddings Book 5 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

A fierce Englishwoman on the run

A Highland Laird who needs a proper wife

And a desire neither can resist

Athena Trappes thinks she's in love...until she discovers the scoundrel only wanted her as his bit on the side. Enraged, she does what any spirited Englishwoman would do: set fire to his belongings, incur his dangerous wrath, and flee—immediately. With nowhere else to turn, she seeks freedom in the wilds of Scotland.

Highland Laird Symon Grant lost his wife years ago, and it's his duty to find another. Athena is not exactly what the clan has in mind for him, but Symon's heart burns with unexpected passion for the woman who would risk everything to be free.

Highland Weddings Series:

Highland Spitfire (Book 1)

Highland Vixen (Book 2)

Highland Hellion (Book 3)

Highland Flame (Book 4)

Between a Highlander and a Hard Place (Book 5)

What Readers Are Saying About Mary Wine:

"Impossible to put down...one of the genre's finest writers."—RT Book Reviews, Top Pick for Highland Vixen

"Spellbinding...this is one book you have to pick up."—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick, 5 Stars for Highland Flame

"Sizzles with passion and romance...a notch above other Highlands historicals."—Publishers Weekly for Highland Vixen

Ratings and reviews

A quick, yet highly entertaining marriage of necessity romantic adventure filled with danger, excitement and passion.... enjoyed this visit to the highlands. Athena Trappes is high spirited and enraged when the man she believes she loves only wants her for a bit of side play (burning his things might have been a bit rash).... now she is seeking safety in the wilds of Scotland. Highland Laird Symon Grant lost his wife long ago and is being pressured by the clan to find another. Loved the witty banter and thrilling action.

If the title alone does not draw you in, the storyline will. This is the first book I have read by Mary Wine and now I only want to read more!! The heroine Athena Trappes is a very high spirited lady who, when angry can be wrath itself! She is in love (or imagines she is) and is thinking she will marry Galwell, but he only wants her in his bed. She sets fire to his things and runs as fast as she can to the wilds of Scotland. She dresses as a boy to dodge Galwell if he tries to find her and evades capture. Taking a chance she dresses as herself at a festival and is spotted by Laird Symon Grant. Symon has felt loss but needs to secure a wife to carry on his name and he is totally enchanted by Athena. This is when the adventure begins and she is abducted. But Symon follows and rescues her and takes her to his clan. Loved these two characters and their dance to capture each other. This story had a little of it all with humor, intrigue and of course strong emotions that pull these two together. Take the journey in the highlands and find yourself enchanted and wanting to read this entire series!

I need this book!!!

About the author

Acclaimed author Mary Wine has written over 30 works of Scottish Highland romance, romantic suspense and erotic romance. An avid history-buff and historical costumer, she and her family enjoy participating in historical reenactments. Mary lives in Yorba Linda, California with her husband and two sons.