A Question of Trust (Questions for a Highlander, #2)
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He planned to get rich the old-fashioned way... By marrying into it.
When Jack Merrill becomes Earl of Haddington inheriting not only a title but the devastating debt that came with it, his friends convince him that the quickest solution is a wealthy bride! When he stumbles upon Kitty Hayes, he's certain he's found the perfect wife. She's full of a fire and spirit that challenges him. She's also a wealthy heiress. But Kitty is a married woman! Can he wait it out until she finds her freedom?
After years in an abusive marriage, Kitty Hayes flees Boston hoping to find protection and anonymity with her sister, Eve MacKintosh, now Countess of Glenrothes, in Scotland, while she petitions for a divorce from the man who has made her life a living hell.
Mistaken for her sister, she encounters Jack Merrill who seeks friendship, he claims, but Kitty knows what he is hoping for! To her surprise, he's not at all what she expected but rather a caring and affectionate man. But Kitty knows a scoundrel man like Jack will never realize the man he could be?the loving husband she'd always hoped for and the father her daughter needs. A man she can trust.
That doesn't mean she can't want something more from him, so Kitty negotiates a deal with Jack. The money he needs to save his earldom if he becomes her lover in return. It's a bargain that gives Jack everything he needs, but he soon discovers that it doesn't give what he truly wants.
When Kitty's life is threatened by her former husband, will he realize the truth before it's too late or will Jack just stand aside and let Kitty walk out of his life forever?
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AnAngeline Fortin is an award-winning author of historical and time-travel romance, known for crafting spirited, sensual, and deeply moving stories that bridge the gap between the past and present.
With a degree in U.S. History from UNLV and a professional background as a historical interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, Angeline blends academic rigor with a storyteller's heart. Her narratives are defined by rich, authentic detail, often inspired by the atmospheric charm of Victorian London and the rugged mystique of the Scottish Highlands.
As a former military spouse, Angeline has lived across the United States, visiting 49 of the 50 states (with an Alaskan adventure currently topping her bucket list). Her international travels?particularly through the landscapes of England and Scotland?serve as a constant wellspring for the time-traveling escapades and heartfelt romances she creates.
Though she is a world traveler, Angeline remains a proud Minnesota native. She currently resides in Rochester with her husband and a lively trio of dogs: Blue and Pippi, two brilliant Australian Shepherds who have never quite mastered the concept of personal space, and Oliver, a sweet senior rescue. When she isn't at her desk, she can be found immersed in home design projects, classic cinema, or cheering for the Minnesota Vikings with the unwavering optimism that a Super Bowl title is just around the corner.
Ultimately, Angeline feels privileged to spend every day doing what she loves most: bringing unforgettable characters and timeless love stories to life.
