Book 2 of 3 in Highlands' Lairds
Ransom
As a child, Gillian lost her sister and saw her father killed by Baron Alford, a man driven by greed, determined to obtain a jewelled box belonging to King John. Years later, while searching for her sister, Gillian enlists the aid of Scottish Lairds Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan, as well as a new friend, Brigid Kirk Connel. The four unite to face the terrifying and powerful baron who has stolen Gillian's home. But in the process of regaining her heritage, will Gillian lose her heart?
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~560
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is Ransom?
Ransom is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Third person, dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Kidnapping
- Graphic violence
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Ransom: quick answers
How spicy is Ransom?
Ransom is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.
Is Ransom a standalone?
No. Ransom is book 2 of 3 in Highlands' Lairds. Start with The Secret. The series is complete.
What tropes are in Ransom?
Ransom features scottish / highlander, alpha hero. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Ransom have content warnings?
Our notes for Ransom include: kidnapping, graphic violence. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Ransom?
If you loved Ransom, try In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks. They share its scottish / highlander and alpha hero energy at a similar spice level.