It is 1727 and left behind in England by her parents, Riona Duffy is staying with her uncle's family for the foreseeable future. Well, at least she will get a break from nursing her ill sister and get to spend time with her cousin Cat when she returns from the countryside. But Riona, who has lived much of her life in the shadows, is suddenly thrust into the limelight when an infuriating Highlander spirits her away to Scotland and declares she is to be his bride, as promised by a contract from many years ago. Realising that they have the wrong person and actually want her cousin, Riona tries to reason with her captor, who refuses to believe her. Stubborn and strong, Riona determines that she will have to make this controlling, handsome, Chieftain recognise the error of his ways and release her immediately - and she knows just how to do it. But what happens when anger fades, and desire, friendship and love take its place?

Hugh McCallum has so many regrets from his past but knows that now is his time to step away from old pains and bring a bright future to his clan. And his first step is bringing home his new bride, Lady Duffy, and recouping the land that is owed to his people. What he did not expect was a beautiful, intelligent woman that has gotten under his skin like no other - even if she refuses to accept her fate and talks rubbish about him kidnapping the wrong woman. As wariness is replaced with caring and a scorching heat between them, Hugh believes his future will be bright with his captivating Riona. But when old wounds are reopened, and uncertainty lies within the clan, will Hugh and Riona have to sacrifice everything they have for the sake of the clan? And now that Riona understands what love really is, can she stand back and watch him marry his true betrothed?

THE WRONG BRIDE by Gayle Callen had me gripped from the beginning and I devoured it in one sitting. Both Riona and Hugh are amazing characters and I loved watching their relationship develop and grow, with their many ups and downs. Hugh struggles with the memory of his father, and has many secrets, and Riona longs to help him exorcise his demons, even though she knows that once Hugh realises his error, he must cast her aside. THE WRONG BRIDE by Gayle Callen is an excellent Highland romance with sizzling passion, loyalty, and love that is guaranteed to capture your heart. I cannot wait for the next instalment.

Book Summary

USA Today bestselling author Gayle Callen creates an unforgettable story of mistaken identity and irresistible attraction in this first in a wonderfully engaging series set in the Scottish Highlands

Shaken from sleep during the night and bundled off to the Highlands by a burly Scot, Riona is at first terrified, then livid. Hugh McCallum insists they were promised to each other as children to ensure peace between their clans. The stubborn laird refuses to believe he's kidnapped the wrong Catriona Duff. Instead, he embarks on a campaign of slow-burning seduction . . .

At first, Hugh cares only what their marriage can do for his people. Now he's starting to crave Riona for her own sake, but her true identity jeopardizes his clan's contract. And unless she chooses to risk all to be his bride, he'll lose the only thing he prizes more than the lands he's fought so hard to save—the passionate marriage they could have together.