Lady of the Highlands — Johanna Maas

Alexis, daughter of the chieftain from the clan MacRae found she was no more and would never have the chance to truly be. At the tender age of fourteen, recent events had left her dead to this world, as much was her father. She understood her life would be difficult for she carried with her always the profound disgrace of her family's past. Bound by secrecy and to those who protected her, Alexis was forced into a life of service. Forever burdened by the shame she carried, she spent years struggling to discover the woman she was meant to be. As she came of age, Alexis found her determination consumed her and her passions encouraged her while providing her the strength to protect all those around her. Many would enter her life but only one would claim her heart. But it was a Highlander she never could rightfully have for he would be laird one day and she was one who was not deserving. While Alexis struggled to find her real purpose, could she ever relieve her heart of the pain from her past? Would she ever become the woman she had been sired to be and take her rightful place as a true Lady of the Highlands…