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Dear Reader,

The Virgin’s Debt is the first book in my miniseries Hot Scottish Knights, and my first Harlequin title. I’ve been writing a number of years, and it’s a huge honour to become part of the Harlequin team.

I’ve always been a romantic. My tears flow easily, both for sorrow and happiness. My heart aches for people who are denied love, or who struggle to find their place in the world.

All my books start with an idea, a situation. In the opening of this story, the heroine faces a terrible death by fire and the hero steps in to save her—but at a price. The hero, the son of a noble family, was born with a club foot and has spent his life overcoming the disability. The rest of the story flows from their wants and needs.

When I researched women accused of witchcraft and other historical aspects, the timing settled to 1540-1541. The rest of Europe was coming out of the Dark Ages, but Scotland lagged behind. King Henry VIII ruled England, King James V Scotland, and the two countries were either at war or uneasy peace. Religion had a huge influence on the everyday lives of both rich and poor, but reformation was starting to erode the power of the Church.

Middle Ages were a violent and restless period, and the Scottish Highlands are a rugged, majestic place. Duncan Rothmore is a gallant hero, and Katrina, the Countess of Glenstrachan, is a warm, courageous heroine. I hope you’ll love them both as much as I do.