Embrace the Lace
They say the age difference between partners doesn't really matter. But what if the gap is four centuries?
In the rugged highlands of 17th-century Scotland, Andrew MacIver has to deal with a crumbling castle, a comically inept cook, and a dangerous power-hungry uncle. At twenty five, Andrew is already a widower and the chieftain of his large clan.
Amidst all this, the clan's expectations loom large — he must find a noble wife, befitting his status, to secure his lineage. With the clan gathering on the horizon, Andrew prepares to fulfill his duty, but fate has some other plans.
Enter Paisley Evangeline Darling, known as Van, a modern-day maverick with dreams as big as her spirit. An avid fan of Tony Stark and on the brink of a major academic milestone in mechanical engineering, Van craves one last hurrah at a renaissance festival before her life is set on a too predictable path. But her thirst for adventure catapults her into an unexpected journey — a tumultuous splash into 17th-century Scotland.
Rescued by Andrew, the handsome yet overburdened laird, Van finds herself in a world where dragons aren't just in storybooks and faeries meddle in mortal affairs. While Andrew is determined to send her back to her time, Van's vivacity and innovative thinking breathe new life into his monotonous existence. She challenges conventions and brings a whirlwind of change to the highland clan, all while igniting a spark in Andrew's guarded heart.
As they navigate this uncharted territory together, they must contend with those meddlesome faeries, Van's anachronistic inventions, and a truly formidable dragon. In a world where everything is possible yet nothing is as it seems, will the laird find love and laughter with a woman who defies all norms? Or will their differences and the challenges of time tear them apart?
Caution: This tale is a blend of historical intrigue and futuristic flair, featuring a heroine who shatters stereotypes and a hero learning to embrace the unexpected.
Embrace the Lace
Editorial Reviews:
"Embrace the Lace by Shannon MacLeod was a pure delight from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down and was caught up in the magical romance from the very first page...”
“…an unputdownable read…pure escapism…”
“…a fabulous romantic comedy…”
“A well-written story full of heart and humor”
“…an enchanting blend of romantic intrigue and futuristic flair…unexpectedly sexy”
“…completely lost myself for hours reading it…”
“Shannon MacLeod has just created an entirely new set of rules regarding the fae!”
“…filled with amazing sensory stimulation…will leave you breathless on more than one occasion…”
“One of my favorite time travel romances this year!”
“…an interesting mix of historical romance and whimsical fantasy, full of endearing characters…”
Readers are saying:
“...an uproariously funny romantasy of skillfully written prose, faery magic, clan intrigue, classic misunderstandings and finely crafted characters who don’t hold back...”
“...A twist on Outlander and other historical romances. Shannon MacLeod brings us a wonderful, lighthearted romance filled with brave women and the men who love them...”
“...a slow burn to love with fantasy and magic rolled up with a bit of suspense...”
“... by the second chapter, I was rooting for Van and Andy...”
“Loved the chemistry between all these characters”
“Embrace the Lace will draw its readers into a fantastic laugh out loud Scottish time travel adventure that had me comparing it to author Lynsay Sands’ excellent and humorous Scottish historical romance…”
“... many laugh out loud moments...a delightful light frothy romance!”
“Van is my spirit animal!”
“Witty, fantastical, and endearing”
“...had to finish it in one sitting...”
“...the reader will be held just as spellbound and captivated as the Laird himself when first encountering the soon to be newest member of his household...”
“…a beautiful slow simmer that won’t disappoint!’
“…an adventure start to finish…really appreciated the glossary at the end…”
“True love saturates these pages in the most amazing way...”