An RT Book Reviews HISTORICAL ROMANCE OF THE YEAR Nominee, LYON'S GIFT is a must-read for fans of historical romance. - Affaire de Coeur Known as the Lyon for his prowess on the battlefield, Piers de Montgomerie accepts a challenge from king David of Scotland-squash a troublesome Highland rebellion. For his payment, he accepts disputed lands but soon discovers that what he truly desires is the Highland beauty whose brothers will never bow to him. "Mad" Meghan Brodie refuses to be a pawn in a political game and vows not to be won so easily. She resists the English Lyon ... but even as she begins to realize their love is destined to heal an injured land, she cannot dare to hope the Lyon will see beyond physical beauty to love the imperfect lass within.