Tina Carrera has spent years searching for the love of her life. Hoping fate might finally lead her to him, she turns to Edna Campbell of the The Thistle & Hive Inn, a woman known for weaving a little magic into hopeless hearts. With a promise that true love awaits her, Tina is sent back in time to Breaghacraig – straight into the path of the last man she expected.
Donal McCabe cherishes his freedom and has no desire for marriage. But when a daughter he never knew existed is suddenly placed in his care, his reckless world begins to unravel. Desperate for a solution, he convinces himself a wife in name only is exactly what he needs – until Tina arrives and changes everything. Yet Donal’s charm is built on lies, and when the truth comes to light, Tina may choose to leave him behind forever.
Can a love written across time survive the secrets that threaten to tear them apart, or will fate steal their chance at happiness before it truly begins?
Perfect for fans of Outlander, time-travel romance, and swoon-worthy Highland love stories.
Featuring beloved tropes like marriage of convenience, forced proximity, secret identities, reluctant hero, and a passionate slow-burn romance – this enchanting story blends humor, heartache, and magic into an unforgettable journey through time.
Trope: Fake Dating, Forbidden Lovers, Forced Proximity, Grumpy x Sunshine, New Beginnings, Opposites Attract