Dark Victory

Dark Victory
Brenda Joyce

Ruthless Highlander Black Macleod has refused his destiny. His life is revenge for the massacre of his family. But fate is impatient and, when a woman from another time summons him, he cannot resist her powers – or her…A schoolteacher by day, Tabitha Rose uses her magic to protect others at night. When the vision of a Highlander appears to her, she knows she must help. What she doesn’t expect is to be taken against her will to his dark, violent time.And when evil begins to stalk her, Tabby realises she must fight for more than his destiny – she must fight for her love…

Praise for New York Times bestselling author

and the Masters of Time

series

Dark Embrace “A Perfect 10. Brenda Joyce has created a tale that is full to overflowing with emotion. Passionate, heartbreaking, hopeful, and entertaining, Dark Embrace is a novel you do not want to miss. I recommend it highly.” —Romance Reviews Today

“Known for her intensity of emotion and superlative storytelling, Joyce draws you into a new Masters of Time

novel that will blow you away with its unforgettable alpha hero and a willful heroine who feels his pain across the centuries.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

Dark Rival “The supporting characters are excellent, the sex scenes are plentiful … and the plot thick, making this sophomore series entry a fine entertainment, sure to gratify fans of the bestselling kickoff.” —Publishers Weekly

Dark Seduction “Bestselling author Joyce kicks off her Masters of Time

series with a master’s skill, instantly elevating her to the top ranks of the ever-growing list of paranormal romance authors … Steeped in action and sensuality, populated by sexy warriors and strong women, graced with lush details and a captivating story … superlative.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Sexual tension crackles between Claire and Malcolm as he struggles with his desire for Claire and his protective duty in this sizzling, action-packed adventure.”

—Library Journal

Also by Brenda Joyce

The Masters of Time

DARK EMBRACE (Rose Trilogy)

DARK RIVAL

DARK SEDUCTION

The de Warenne Dynasty

A DANGEROUS LOVE

THE PERFECT BRIDE

A LADY AT LAST

THE STOLEN BRIDE

THE MASQUERADE

THE PRIZE

Watch for Book Three of the Rose trilogy

DARK LOVER

Coming January 2014

Dark Victory

Brenda Joyce

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

To Sydney Chrismon and Michelle Dykes—for twenty-five years of support, love and friendship; love you guys!

CONTENTS

PROLOGUE

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

CHAPTER SIXTEEN