A Kingdom of Dreams
Westmoreland
In the late 1400s, Scottish lady Jennifer Merrick is kidnapped by Royce Westmoreland, the fearsome English warrior known as the Wolf. Wed to him by royal decree, she finds the man behind the legend. A classic medieval romance.
About This Book
A Kingdom of Dreams is a historical romance novel by Judith McNaught, first published in 1989 by Pocket Books. It is part of the Westmoreland series and runs 440 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Published
- 1989
- Length
- 440 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In 15th-century Scotland, a lady is kidnapped by a fearsome English warrior and forced into an arranged marriage.
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Classic historical romance setting
- Captor/Captive dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially skewed by the kidnapping dynamic.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of classic medieval historical romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Set in the late 1400s, this historical romance follows Jennifer Merrick, a Scottish lady who finds herself in the custody of Royce Westmoreland, an English warrior known as the Wolf. Their lives become irrevocably intertwined when they are wed by royal decree, forcing them to navigate their new reality and each other's true natures.
Central Conflict
The tension between captor and captive, exacerbated by political and national animosity between the Scottish and English.
Setting
Late 1400s, Scotland/England.
Strengths
- Classic historical romance setting
- Compelling central conflict
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Judith McNaught
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Pocket Books
- Published
- 1989
- Length
- 440 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780671637804
- ISBN-10
- 0671637800
A Kingdom of Dreams: quick answers
- Who wrote A Kingdom of Dreams?
- A Kingdom of Dreams was written by Judith McNaught.
- When was A Kingdom of Dreams published?
- A Kingdom of Dreams was first published in 1989 by Pocket Books.
- What genre is A Kingdom of Dreams?
- A Kingdom of Dreams is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forced proximity.
- How many pages is A Kingdom of Dreams?
- A Kingdom of Dreams is 440 pages long.
- Is A Kingdom of Dreams part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Westmoreland series.
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