He left his crown behind to begin a new life. She sought a place to heal her heart. Love was the last thing on their minds. Phillipe de Poitiers, a prince of Antioch, finds himself a breath away from wrongful execution. Risking everything, he leaves behind his crown, his family, his country-and a body sworn to be his by the Bishop, himself.Free of court intrigue and drawn to Scotland by memories of a woman who once possessed his heart, Phillipe sells his sword to pay for his travels and accepts the task of protecting the daughter of Laird MacLaren. When Maggie MacLaren's abusive marriage fails, she want nothing more than to retire to her childhood home on the banks of Loch Lomond. Trouble follows her, putting her clan in danger, and she travels to the Isle of Hola, placing her safety in the hands of a mysterious mercenary with a haunted smile and a kind heart. As Maggie and Phillipe struggle with their pasts, love blooms. But when a pirate's treasure offers a seductive lure, will it free them-or prove the downfall of all they hold dear? In this re-imagined tale of Phillipe of Antioch and his Scottish bride, you'll discover a Scottish Isle paradise, how to brew apple mead, a fabulous treasure, pirates, and a love story you won't want to put down. The Prince's Highland Bride is the absorbing sixth standalone book in the Hardy Heroines historical romance series. If you like royal stakes, stories inspired by true events, and rugged settings, then you'll love Cathy & DD MacRae's heartwarming tale.