Alec and Kate - HEART TAMER (Heartthrob Series, Short Novella) Heart Tamer follows Heart Melter, but can be read as a standalone Kate Hayes has something she wants so desperately she's willing to swallow her pride and plead with her ex-husband, Alec MacLeod, for help. Up against a ticking clock, she must somehow convince him to go along with her unusual request. She and Alec parted on bad terms. Will he be able to put past hurt behind and embark on a life-changing journey? Kate is the last person Alec expects-or wants-to see at his sister's wedding, but damn he's missed her. Her unforeseen arrival in Scotland makes him suspect she's up to something. Alec remembers why they parted and he's determined not to get pulled in, but seeing her again ignites a desire so intense he's tempted. Will he be able to resist? In this fiery second chance at love, whose heart will be tamed?