The Scottish Duke

“a riveting fairy tale story in a beautiful castle in the Scottish Highlands […] The development of their romance is intense and captivating […] This promising series inception is sure to garner attention from fans of historicals” – Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Ranney has created a unique and enchanting riff on the age-old Cinderella tale. Readers who can’t get enough of hunky Highland heroes will love this enticing tale.” – Booklist (starred review) “Ranney infuses her story with depth of emotions and sensuality. A definite read for Ranney fans.” – RT Book Reviews

Karen Ranney began writing when she was five. Her first published work was The Maple Leaf, read over the school intercom when she was in the first grade. In addition to wanting to be a violinist (her parents had a special violin crafted for her when she was seven), she wanted to be a lawyer, a teacher, and most of all, a writer. Though the violin was discarded early, she still admits to a fascination with the law, and she volunteers as a teacher whenever needed. Writing, however, has remained an overwhelming love of hers.