He thought he could teach her the art of seduction—until he realized he was the one being seduced…

Ava MacKinnon’s biggest fear is intimacy. So, when her father orders her to seduce a powerful laird during the Yuletide festivities and secure her clan’s future, she’s way out of her depth.

There’s only one person who can teach her how to entice a man—her best friend.

Kai MacLeod, the infamous rake of the isles, is known for breaking hearts. What no one knows is that his already belongs to Ava. Now, she’s asking him for lessons in seduction to win another man’s ring.

And if Kai wants to keep their friendship intact, he must keep his own feelings hidden…

As their “lessons” heat up, the line between friendship and desire blurs, quickly becoming much more than either of them bargained for. But the laird Ava is meant to marry is determined to claim her hand, eliminating the only thing standing in his way. Kai.

Her heart is off-limits, but he’s never played by the rules…

This is a Historical Scottish romance novel of more than 400 pages. STANDALONE story, No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Scroll up and