Highland Seduction - Chapter 1 - Castle Shaw, Scotland, 1245

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Highland Seduction opens in 1245 Scotland as Castle Shaw becomes the stage for a tense political marriage under King Alexander’s harsh decree. Tor and Royce MacRob confront threats, public scrutiny, and the pressure to end their clans’ feud through enforced unions. While a wedding celebration momentarily binds families, simmering hatred persists, and the king’s “swift and sure” punishment raises the stakes for Ainsley Shaw and her new husband.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages166

Reading Time4 h 16 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

About the book

Go Behind the Scenes

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Epilogue

Author’s Note

Sneak Peek at Book 3

Also by Cecelia Mecca

About the Author

Highland Seduction SHAWS AND MACROBS CECELIA MECCA [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Contents About the book Go Behind the Scenes Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Epilogue Author ’s Note Sneak Peek at Book 3 Also by Cecelia Mecca About the Author [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) About the book “Bring the priest.” | The king’s punishment is swift and sure. Clan MacRob’s second-incommand will wed the sister of his most bitter enemy. Not when another full moon passes, as was King Alexander ’s original decree. Instead, Ainsley Shaw will immediately know the consequences of her clansmen’s actions. | | --- | | Another brawl, this one at the laird’s wedding, has brought consequences greater than any other in their clan’s history. Two enemies are now joined as man and wife. A circumstance Ainsley Shaw and Tor MacRob refuse to accept. | | Traveling from the scene of their brother sensed it, giving him unwanted union to nearby Berwick as they search for clues to a mystery that, if solved, could end their clans’ feud, the new bride and groom cling to one small hope—that their marriage can be annulled. Their union erased, as if it never existed. | Except, with each passing day, the bride and groom’s resolve not to consummate their marriage grows weaker. Their discoveries force both Torand Ainsley toward a truth that threatens to destroy their newfound love, as well as the very families they aim to protect. [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Go Behind the Scenes Go behind the scenes and learn some of the history from Highland Seduction by becoming a CM Insider. SUBSCRIBE HERE [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Chapter 1 Castle Shaw, Scotland, 1245 “If he makes her unhappy, even once, I will kill him.” Tor ignored the look his older brother gave him. “Ye’ll no’ kill him,” Royce said.“Or threaten to do so again. Now lower yer voice. There are eyes and ears everywhere here.” They watched as the happy couple left the hall to become husband and wife in truth. Tor turned his attention away from the ale he held and looked more closely at Royce.“Those eyes ye mention look upon ye, Royce,” Tor said.“I’ve the good grace to feign happiness, at least. If ye’ve no’ noticed, this is supposed to be a celebration.” “Celebration,” Royce muttered, taking a long swig of ale. “Two families,” Tor continued, repeating the words their king had spoken earlier that eve,“come together to rejoice in a union that is sure to bring an end to this troublesome feud.” Standing with their backs to the wall, Tor and Royce simultaneously looked at that very king, who still sat on the raised dais, drinking wine. Seemingly pleased by his actions this day. “The only thing this union promises to bring is an end to the king’s absurd decree for now,” Royce said, his voice low.“And perhaps Catlin’s happiness, if she can truly find such a thing with a Shaw. But an end to the feud? Nay. Never.” At the name of their bitter enemy, one of its members now counted as Tor and Royce’s brother-in-law, the brothers grew silent. The hall teemed with Shaws, given their laird had just wed Tor and Royce’s sister. And it was, unfortunately, a Shaw holding in which they now stood. Something Tor had never expected to do again. “He’s a fool to believe it.” Even as he said the words, the king caught Tor ’s eye and raised his goblet. Smiling, he did the same, bringing his own mug into the air in a silent toast. “I need ye to return to Castle MacRob,” Royce said.“That is, when ye’re finished placating the king.” “Ye would d

FAQs

What is the central conflict in Highland Seduction?

King Alexander orders forced clan marriages to end the MacRob–Shaw feud, but the unions threaten to intensify consequences rather than resolve hatred.

Why are Tor Shaw and Ainsley MacRob’s situation so tense?

Tor and Royce witness how the king’s decree and the public wedding bring scrutiny, while neither side can easily accept the marriage or the feud’s end.

What does the story suggest about the possibility of annulling the marriage?

Although the new bride and groom cling to one hope—annulment—their determination weakens as they face discoveries that challenge both love and family loyalties.

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