Must Love Kilts (The Ravenscraig Legacy Book 5) by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
Author:Sue-Ellen Welfonder [Welfonder, Sue-Ellen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Oliver Heber Books
Published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00+00:00
12
Margoâs second thoughts kicked in as she let Magnus lead her across the strand toward his warship, the Sea-Raven. Pausing at the tide line, she stood with one hand holding the bearskin cloak against her nakedness. She puffed her bangs off her forehead, wondering where in the world sheâd find the courage to board a medieval ship.
Sheâd never been keen on boats.
And in addition to looking like a fire-breathing sea serpent, this one was crewed by hard-faced, fierce-bearded men who bristled with arms and surely whetted their sword tips every morning. They were all staring at her. And each one appeared eager to test his bladeâs sharpness on her. Without exaggeration, they looked hostile.
Some might even say murderous.
Only Orosius was friendly, flashing a broad grin at her before he threw back his plaid and strode into the sea. Head high, he splashed through the surf as if he loved every step, and then vaulted over the side of the waiting longship.
Margo swallowed.
She had to board the Sea-Raven.
It wasnât like she had an alternative.
Even if she scrambled back up the cliff, the coastal road would no longer be there. And the Old Harbour Inn wasnât even a blip in anyoneâs imagination. Empty hills and wilderness would greet her. Perhaps a few villagers whoâd take one look at a naked, bearskin-cloaked woman and, thinking the worst, do what Magnus had implied could so easily happen: theyâd burn her as a witch.
Hanging around here alone, waiting for the real witch to return, was equally unappealing.
The die had been cast.
And, as so often, she didnât much care for the luck of the throw.
âOh, dear.â She could feel her eyes rounding as the Sea-Raven tossed in the surf. Men were raising the shipâs square, red-and-white striped sail. Others already sat at the rowing benches, ready to get going.
Margo would almost swear the ship looked impatient, straining and eager to shoot forward, cleaving the waves.
Her stomach tightened at the thought. Dread skittered along her nerve endings and her heart was beginning to beat much too fast. Even her palms were growing damp and her mouth had gone bone-dry.
This was so not like her fantasy of time travel.
This was, in two words, the pits.
âWeâll noâ journey far this day. A wee inlet, Badachro Bay, just off Loch Gairloch, is where weâre headed.â Magnus was looking down at her, his voice deep, calm, and reassuring.
He knew why sheâd stopped so close to the waterâs edge.
Heâd sensed her fear and wanted to take it from her.
Margo shivered a little, his hero image beginning to return.
âMy business is a bit south of Badachro, at a place called Redpoint.â He reached to draw the bearskin closer together and then used a huge Celtic pin he took from his own plaid to fasten the cloak more securely. âSome of my men must travel there overland to lay preparation. Weâll spend this night in Badachro. Weâll moor the Sea-Raven at Sgeir Ghlasâ ââ
âWhere?â Margo blinked. She was glad to be distracted from the sensation
Download
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.
Highland Passions by Madeline Martin(441)
The Regal (A Series of Worthy Young Ladies Book 6) by Kate Archer(435)
Once Upon a Winter's Eve: A Spindle Cove Novella by Dare Tessa(408)
The Eye of the Falcon: the al-Andalus trilogy, #2 by JOAN FALLON(342)
A Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson(318)
The Iron Edge by Lexa Luthor(291)
Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston(277)
French Leave by Sherri Cobb South(270)
Whom Shall I Kiss... An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke?: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance (Tricking the Scoundrels Series Book 1) by Laura A. Barnes(263)
The Count of Monte Cristo, the Three Musketeers, and the Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas(262)
Daisy's Prince Charming by Ruth Ann Nordin(262)
Daughters of the Glen 02 - Highland Guardian . txt by Melissa Mayhue(237)
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton(229)
Knight Dreams by C.C. Wiley(197)
The MacCarrick Brothers eBox Set by Kresley Cole(196)
Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt: The epic conclusion to the Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley & Harry Whittaker(190)
The Duke Wins a Bride: A Regency Marriage of Convenience Romance (Inconvenient Brides Book 1) by Nina Jarrett(189)
Dragon's Keep by Jessica Marting(185)
Waltzing with the Wallflower Trilogy by Leah Sanders(183)