Kathleen Givens is the author of the critically acclaimed historical novels "Kilgannon", "The Wild Rose of Kilgannon", "The Legend", and "The Destiny". She is the recipient of the Romance Writers of America's coveted RITA Award for Best Historical Romance. Her new novel of the Scottish Highlands, "Rivals for the Crown", is forthcoming in paperback from Pocket Books. An ardent traveler, reader, and student of history, she lives in Southern California, but is always ready to roam the Highlands. Visit her website at www.kathleengivens.com.