The Laird's Magical Lass

Spellbound Hearts, Book 1

By: Julie Johnstone

Narrated by: Timothy Campbell

An Outlander meets Discovery of Witches enemies-to-lovers romance.

Freya

Aye, I stole a goblet. A magical one. From a witch.
In my defense, I returned it.
I just… took too long.
I was trying to save myself from a loveless marriage, not doom my future.
But witches don’t take kindly to thievery that cost them dearly.
She granted my wish—then twisted it into a curse.
Now I’m thrice wed, never for love.
Men want me for my sight, not my heart.
And when they don’t heed my visions, they die.
I've been taken again, this time by Colin bloody MacDonald.
A brute. A Highland warlord. My father’s greatest enemy.
He says he’s not like the others. I say he’s worse.
He married me to ruin my clan.
He thinks he can use me.
But I’ve had my fill of being used.
And yet… he’s careful with me. Fiercely so.
Worse still, he’s handsome when he’s not scowling,
and kind when he thinks I’m not looking.
I won’t give him my heart.
But I fear it may no longer be mine to keep.

Colin

I didn’t want a wife.
I needed leverage. A weapon. A way to end this war.
Freya MacLeod is all of that—and more trouble than I bargained for.
I forced her hand, aye. But I swore not to touch her until she’s willing.
And now, every day she refuses me feels like its own kind of curse.
She’s fire and prophecy, steel wrapped in silk.
And I’m starting to forget I married her for vengeance.
Starting to wonder what it would mean to earn her trust.
There’s no room for softness in war.
No space for hearts in bargains.
But when it comes to Freya, I’ve already lost more than I meant to give.

©2025 Julie Johnstone (P)2025 Julie Johnstone

Magical Love Story

One of the most well written I’ve read recently. Julie is one of my all time favorites.

suspense

I enjoyed the new characters and the touch of magic the girls were cursed with.

Magical tale I enjoyed

I really enjoyed the magic in this story. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series. Heather never disappoints for a story that is unique and intriguing.

Soo good!!

I read this book first and loved it but listening to it put it on a whole other level!! The magic and drama and love! It is so well written! I can't wait for the next!

Outstanding & extremely captivating

What an incredible & imaginative story. It had all the elements; family dynamics, mysterious characters, suspense and romance, with Eilean Donan Castle having an important role in this story too. So completely captivating I listened non stop. Ms. Johnstone has such a compelling ease at story telling and Timothy Campbell is the yummy icing on top. He puts such emotion into every story he performs. There is a big difference between narrating and vocally performing each character to perfection and that is exactly what Tim does. A beautiful, winning combination of the amazing talent of Julie & Tim. I highly recommend this audiobook.