Audrey Harrison - The Bluestockingвђ™s Highlander By

The novel follows , a self-proclaimed spinster who prefers the company of her own writing to the rigid expectations of London society. Her quiet life is disrupted when she crosses paths with Captain James Avril , a battle-hardened Scottish soldier.

While part of a larger series, the book is often enjoyed as a standalone . Other titles in series include: The Bluestocking's Quest The Bluestocking's Fortune The Bluestocking's Highlander The Bluestocking's Rake The Bluestocking’s Highlander by Audrey Harrison

: Despite the "heartbreaking" backstory of war and betrayal, reviewers on Amazon praise the "funny and entertaining" dialogue. The novel follows , a self-proclaimed spinster who

: Captain Avril returns from the Napoleonic Wars to find a devastating betrayal—his betrothed has married his best friend. While he is inclined to wallow in his misery, Alice refuses to let him succumb to despair. Other titles in series include: The Bluestocking's Quest