The Thistle & the Rose McGoldrick, May

**The Thistle & the Rose** sweeps you into 16th-century Scotland where political intrigue meets passionate romance. When English noble Catherine Percy is betrothed to Scottish warrior John Stewart to unite their warring nations, sparks fly faster than arrows at Flodden Field. McGoldrick weaves together historical drama with steamy romance, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and love conquering cultural divides.

Perfect for historical romance fans who crave authentic period detail without drowning in dusty facts. If you devour Diana Gabaldon or Julia Quinn, this Scottish medieval romance will hit the sweet spot between bodice-ripping passion and genuine historical storytelling.

May McGoldrick (pen name for writing duo Nikoo and Jim McGoldrick) brings serious historical chops to the romance genre, having penned over 30 novels spanning centuries of Celtic history.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks shows some cover wear but the pages are crisp and ready for your next reading marathon.

*"Couldn't put it down! The Scottish setting felt so authentic."* - Sarah M.
*"Finally, a historical romance hero who isn't just brooding abs in a kilt!"* - BookLover2019