Author Mageela Troche on Handbag and Book: What is the love of her life? @Longchamp #designerhandbag #historicalromance #MFRWorg

My Longchamp was a gift from my niece. I guess she got tired of me eyeing hers. It sounds so wrong but this bag is the love of my life. It's big enough for me to carry everything from my laptop, books, notebooks, pens, pencils, water bottles, umbrellas and a bag of takeout. I think it can carry my four-year-old nephew, that is if I could carry him. I have used it as a weekender as well with plenty of room to spare. The beautiful brown color covers any dirt and it's waterproof.  

First came marriage...will love come next?  

As children, stoic Caelan MacKenzie married feisty Brenna Grant for a parcel of land and an Earldom. Then the child bride and groom went their separation ways. 

Years later, Caelan is the feared Viking Highlander, a great warrior. His father lies on his death bed and now Caelan must return home to take his place as the Chief of Clan MacKenzie. Time has come for him to face his past and the secret he has carried. Some believe him unworthy to lead.

All but his wife—Brenna knows the true man that he is from the letters they had been exchanging since childhood. Now at Castle MacKenzie  anticipates her husband's return.  Brenna must use her influence to protect the Grant clan or have her life destroy. And that she refuses to happen. 

From the Scottish Highland shores to the rugged glens, the alpha male and his brave heroine must battle against outside forces to save their wedded life even as they succumb to their sensual desire.

Can they save all they hold dear including their growing love? Or will they be defeat and betrayed?

1244, Scotland

His bride didn’t want to marry.

The King of Scotland wanted this wedding. Her holdings couldn’t fall into the hands of the Islemen. Those Norsemen could not encroach into Scotland. His father, Laird MacKenzie, wanted this marriage to increase his holdings and bring an earldom to the family, raising their standing from barons. Laird Grant wanted this marriage to increase his ties to the powerful MacKenzies.

His bride wanted a berry tart.

The king, Alexander II, ambled to the aisle and stared at the little girl, tugging to free her arm from her nursemaid’s grip. Behind the king, lords and ladies scooted closer, stretching their necks for a glimpse of the wailing bride.

“After the ceremony, ye may have one.” Her nursemaid tugged on her arm to drag the wee lass to the altar.

“Nay.” Brenna Grant plopped down on her behind, falling in a mess of plaid that flopped about her  and a mess of chestnut hair that draped over her face.

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Hi, Mageela! I have a Longchamp backpack and just adore it!