Besieged: The Scottish Falconers Book One - Paperback

by Diane Wylie (Author)

High on the craggy cliffs of Dunnottar Castle live those who train predators to obey their commands. Falconers like Rabbie Graham have tamed the wild peregrine falcons to hunt for decades, but the hunter becomes the prey when the enemy arrives at the gate.Catriona Dunn is the baker's daughter, just one of many people who come and go in the castle. When the dashing figure of the falconer and his majestic bird catch her eye, she is intrigued. A chance encounter brings them together one night, changing their lives forever.United by a cause, the falconers of Dunnottar must fight to survive an invasion of their home and save the ancient regalia of the Scottish kings from the hands of their enemy.

Author Biography

Multipublished, award-winning romance author, Diane Wylie, loves books that will take her on an emotional roller coaster ride. What better genre than romance to do that? Adventure, passion, and intrigue are her favorite aspects of any book. She has four historical romances published, Adam's Treasure, Secrets and Sacrifices, Jenny's Passion, and Lila's Vow, along with short story, "A Soldier to Love." Readers and reviewers alike love her stories. Lila's Vow won a 2010 Reviewer's Choice Award from Two Lips Reviews, was voted Best Book of the Week on November 30, 2009 by Long and Short Reviews, and garnered the 2009 Coffee Time Recommended Read Award from Coffee Time Reviews. Her first series, The Mark of the Magician, is a paranormal/fantasy romance series featuring magicians whose powers each come from mysterious amulets, but at a price. Book One is Moonlight and Illusions, Book Two is Magic of the Pentacle, and Book Three is Magic at the Roxy. Her latest series is called The Scottish Falconers. The first book, Besieged, has already been released. Follow the adventures of a family of falconers from Dunnottar Castle in Scotland as they race to protect The Honors of Scotland from the British. She also has two short pieces, A Soldier to Love and Prelude to Magic available for the Kindle and Nook. Diane makes her home in Maryland with her husband, a former racecar driver; her son; and her crazy Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy. She loves to visit her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren as often as possible. Friend Diane on Facebook: http: //www.facebook.com/DianeWylieAuthor and Twitter: https: //twitter.com/dianewylie