Heart - Of Ice By Rebecca Ruger

Frustrated by the broken promise, Nicholas decides to kidnap Alice himself to force her father's hand and secure the troops he was promised.

As they spend time together, Alice becomes determined to "thaw" Nicholas's guarded, icy heart, while Nicholas struggles with his growing fascination and belief that he has nothing to offer her—neither love nor security. Heart of Ice by Rebecca Ruger

Upon their return to Scotland, John de Graham reneges on his deal to provide Nicholas with an army for the Scottish cause. Frustrated by the broken promise, Nicholas decides to