The beauty who refuses to be wed. The beast who loves her in vain. A twist of fate that brings them together. Rhona MacLeod is the beautiful, willful daughter of a clan-chief upon the Isle of Skye. Desperate to remain free and bow to no man, she refuses all the suitors who ask for her hand. Taran MacKinnon is one of Clan-chief MacLeod's most trusted warriors. He carries a secret passion for his chief's middle daughter. However, Rhona has never been able to see beyond his scars and forbidding appearance that have earned him the name 'The Beast of Dunvegan'. Frustrated by Rhona's defiance, her father makes a decision that will force his daughter to take a husband-games that will bring warriors from all over the island, and from the mainland, to compete. Rhona must wed the victor. Finally, Taran has a chance to prove himself. If he wins the games, he can possess the woman he wants-but can he win her heart? THE BEAST'S BRIDE is Book #1 in The Brides of Skye series set in 14th Century Isle of Skye, Scotland.