From a New York Times–bestselling author, “readers will thrill” to this historical novel, a “sensual and mysterious gothic romance” set in 1865 Scotland (Publishers Weekly, starred review).   Martise St. James came to the Scottish Highlands in search of answers after her friend’s mysterious death—and to bring home the legendary St. James emerald. But once she encounters the darkly handsome Lord Creegan, she wonders if she dares to share the lonely castle with the alluring widower. Everything about him arouses her suspicions—as well as her every desire. Even as she investigates his secrets, she surrenders to the devastating power of his desire. Soon the question becomes whether she will lose her heart—or her life.   Praise for Heather Graham “A master storyteller!” —Romantic Times   “[Graham] writes high-quality, addicting romances.”  —Publishers Weekly   “Each page keeps one eager to get to the next.”  —Affaire de Coeur   Emerald Embrace was originally written under the pseudonym Shannon Drake