Scottish Lullaby

Antiques were everything to Aurèle. Determined to make it in the high-stakes world of art history, she even takes a grueling retail job just to pay her way through college. Wanting better for her, Aurèle's best friend Kelly secretly throws her name into the ring for an elite position at the prestigious Society. To Aurèle's utter astonishment, she lands the job.When she is assigned to the biggest account the firm has—the legendary private collection of Mr. Ranulf Ó Harley—she knows she has hit the absolute pinnacle of her career.But the art world is cutthroat. When a priceless 17th-century painting is snatched away by her bitter arch-nemesis, Connelly, Aurèle is completely crushed. Desperate to salvage the account, her boss informs her that she's flying straight to Scotland to restore the remaining pieces that are far too delicate to travel.Her excitement vanishes the moment she lands. Not only is the billionaire Ranulf Ó Harley rude, insensitive, and an absolute jerk—but he leaves her stranded at the airport for eight grueling hours.Aurèle is ready to pack her brushes and head home. But the moment she confronts the arrogant Scottish billionaire, one look into his piercing, electric-blue eyes changes everything. Caught in a stormy battle of wits amidst ancient castles and priceless secrets, Aurèle realizes this insufferable man might be the only one who can restore the one thing that continues to need fixing… her own broken heart. For a full list of trigger warnings and content levels, please visit the author's official website.