Scotland's Knight Series: The Royal
BOOK #4: NOVELLA, HISTORICAL ROMANCE FICTION
Ten years have passed since the death of Maggie’s beloved husband, Sir Lennox Brodie. Maggie learns of her royal lineage and struggles with the demands and pressure being put upon her. With King Andrew McGregor II’s consent and the condition of a posted guard, she is allowed to continue living at Brodie Manor with her family. Maggie’s heartbreak at the loss of Lennox has not diminished, and unexplainable events lead her to believe that somehow he is still with her.
The king wants a husband for Maggie and heirs for his kingdom. Among those attending a carefully-orchestrated banquet is Sir Alexander deMortimer, a sworn enemy to Maggie and uncle to her eldest son, Kendric. After repeated overtures and rejections, Alexander makes a desperate move that changes the lives of everyone at Brodie Manor.
MAGGIE BRODIE
SIR ALEXANDER DE MORTIMER
MAGGIE BRODIE
Maggie Brodie is a strong and quietly resolute woman, balancing the weight of her past with the demands of raising her children and managing Brodie Manor on her own. Widowed yet unwavering, she carries Lennox’s memory with deep love while fiercely protecting her family, navigating royal expectations, lingering threats, and the pressures of her lineage with careful strength and independence.
Grounded in compassion and practicality, she finds purpose in her children’s futures and the life she has built, even as she faces the inevitable pull toward a world beyond the home she is determined to hold onto.
JOHNNE MURRAY
SIR ALEXANDER DE MORTIMER
MAGGIE BRODIE
Johnne Murray is one of the king’s most trusted soldiers, assigned to guard Brodie Manor and protect Maggie and her family with unwavering loyalty. He is a formidable and battle-tested man, yet beneath his intimidating strength lies a quiet kindness, patience, and a deeply protective nature that makes those around him feel safe. Steady, watchful, and guided by a strong sense of duty,
Johnne stands as both a skilled warrior and a compassionate guardian, willing to face danger without hesitation to defend those in his care.
SIR ALEXANDER DE MORTIMER
SIR ALEXANDER DE MORTIMER
SIR ALEXANDER DE MORTIMER
Alexander de Mortimer is a hardened and calculating man, shaped by a family environment that fostered entitlement and control rather than compassion.
As Lyle’s brother, he shares the same underlying cruelty, carrying himself with a quiet menace and a willingness to manipulate or intimidate to maintain power.
His presence reinforces the threat surrounding Maggie Weaver, embodying the darker influence of the de Mortimer family and the danger they pose to those who stand in their way.