Highland Miracle: Christine Young

In Highland Miracle:  ILLIGITAMATE CHILD OF NOBILITY, Reagan Douglas searches for a way out of her half brother’s house.

If you enjoy time travel, fantasy and romance you are sure to love Highland Miracle.

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EXCERPT: Highland Miracle

“Look, Tia,” Reagan said as she pointed toward a nearby hill.

“What is it?”

“A handsome stranger,” Reagan giggled, instantly transfixed by the man. “Coming to dance around the May Pole?” Reagan looked a little more closely. “Oh, it’s the Laird of Sterling Castle. Why is he on foot?”

“You are not thinking what I think,” Tia said. “You dinnae know who he is. He looks like the laird but then he doesn’t.”

“How do I look?” Regan asked, ignoring Tia and smoothing her skirts then hoping she looked beautiful enough to snare this man. She wanted to sweep the laird off his feet. This might be her one and only chance.

She heard the celebration in the background and watched as all eyes rose to meet the Laird’s. Her brother William’s eyes were startled then guarded and thoughtful. Tia’s were intrigued. Some of the others gazes were wary and distrustful. They were a superstitious lot here in the Highlands. But even as she watched the people around her, she could not fully keep her attention from the Laird who had never attended this celebration before.

She felt a curious draw as she met his piercing gaze. She had only once before seen the man. He was an illusive creature, usually keeping inside the walls of his castle. Rumor had it the castle was haunted and the ghost was a woman who kept him from finding true love or happiness.

“Who do you think he is and where did he come from?” Tia asked peering intently at the man. “I really don’t think it’s the Laird. No one has spoken to the man in years. He is so withdrawn. A few months ago people were saying he had died.”

The man possessed a calm air as if he knew and recognized all the people in front of him. His dark gaze was mysterious, and when he stopped walking, he stood as still as a rock, striking and in clothes she had never seen anyone wear before. She had thought then, though, it would not have mattered what he wore.

Reagan could not draw her eyes from his and felt her flesh grow warm. The way he stared at her was unnerving. Her heart thundered beneath her chest. It seemed as if she knew this man from some long ago time.

But that wasn’t possible.

It was May Day. The very air was filled with such excitement, and now this man was here as if sent for her and her alone. In the meadow maids and youths already danced around the Maypole. A man with a bear had the animal dancing circles upon his hind feet, and a marionette show was in progress. A flutist played in honor of King James, a group of Highlanders played the bagpipes. Noise and confusion flourished. The day was bright, clear blue, and so very beautiful.

She saw a strange gold dusting swirling and dancing in the air around her. Instantly, she felt compelled toward the stranger. For a moment she thought someone spoke to her, encouraging her onward.

Reagan was grateful she’d taken so much time with her clothes. Her hose were white silk, and her little leather slippers were blue decorated with glass stones. Next to her flesh she wore a soft silk shift and over it a binding corset and three different petticoats. The dress was blue brocade, with stomachers in velvet, low-cut bodices, and half sleeves with scores of blue lace. Her facemask was covered with feathers and plumes. Her golden hair was done in ringlets, tied through with blue satin ribbons. When she’d looked at herself in the mirror, she had been quite pleased with the results.

So lost in thought, she had lost track of the man.

Until he stood next to her.

“A…hi,” he said. “I’m Sean Michael Sterling.” He stared at her with dark dangerous brown eyes as he crossed his arms on his chest.

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