When a bomb explosion thrusts Victoria Ashton backward in time to 1897, she’s forced to
impersonate the Countess of Guildford. Despite Victoria’s attempts to convince the earl she’s not his wife, her counterpart’s infidelity, lies, and ill-tempered personality makes the task almost impossible. Worse, Victoria finds herself falling in love with a man who loathes her. Only when the earl learns to trust her does she realize her future lies in the past. But love always comes at a price, and she must make a painful sacrifice in order for them to be together.
Her love is what will save him
Nicholas Thornhill, Earl of Guildford has been searching for his missing wife for three weeks. Rumors of him being guilty of murder make him unwilling to believe his wife’s latest in a multitude of lies. But the changes in Victoria continuously surprise him. Despite his best intentions, he finds the contempt he once felt for his wife turning into something deeper and stronger. But when danger threatens to separate them forever, he must forge a bond with her that crosses the boundaries of time.
Highlander In Her Dreams
Highlander (2)
Allie Mackay
Signet Eclipse
Paperback
Published November 2007
332 Pages
Time Travel Romance
ISBN: 978-0-451-22263-3 Authors Website
Synopsis As a paranormal
inestigator, Kira Bedwell know that her gift as a far-seer had its
advantages. But while touring the ruins of a Scottish castle, she never
expected to gaze upon the noble figure of medieval clan chieftain Aidan
MacDonald....
And she certainly never thought the irresistible Scot would appear in her dreams from then on.
Years
later, while investigating time portals in Scotland, Kira again sees
Aidan in person. When she unknowingly steps through a magical gateway,
she finds herself face-to-face with the handsome Highlander - back in
the fourteenth century!
Aidan is surprised - and delighted - to
finally hold the woman he has envisioned for so long. But even as their
romance transcends dreams to become reality, they find themselves under
attack by Aidan's enemies. And it will take all of their courage and
resolve for their love to survive beyond time itself....
Healing The Highlander
Daughters of the Glen (7)
Melissa Mayhue
Pocket Books
Paperback
Published March 2011
355 Pages
Scottish Highlands Historical Romance
ISBN: 978-1-4391-9020-3 Authors Website
Synopsis ANDREW MACALISTER longs for a cure to free him
from the excruciating pain caused by an old wound, but when he rescues a
drowning woman, he has no idea how much his life is about to change.
All Drew knows is that this mysterious woman is hiding secrets -- and
that he's never felt such a consuming desire before. Yet he cannot deny
her request for help, even if it means bringing the detested English
army to his Highland clan's home.
LEAH NOBLE MCQUARRIE still harbors a deep hatred of the Fae who tortured
her eleven years ago, forcing her to escape back in time to the
thirteenth century. A descendant of the Fae, Leah denies her heritage
and her magical healing abilities. But the English army is holding her
beloved adoptive grandfather captive, so Leah must seek help from the
Fae -- and the captivating man whose touch she craves.
Then Drew discovers Leah's secrets, and he's torn between old loyalties
and trusting a woman who has the power to give him the future he's
sought -- but could destroy his clan forever. . . .
New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Catherine
Bybee was raised in Washington State, but after graduating high school, she
moved to Southern California in hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing
bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered
nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes
full-time and has penned novels Wife by
Wednesday,Married by Monday, and Not Quite Dating. Bybee lives with her
husband and two teenage sons in Southern California
Author Contact Links:
www.catherinebybe.com
catherinebybee@yahoo.com
catherinebybee.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/catherinebybee
Highland Protector
MacCoinnich Time Travels (5)
Catherine Bybee
Published November 19 2013
300 Pages
Paranormal Time Travel Romance
ISBN: B00F8ONUZU Author Website
Synopsis No ordinary hero can save Amber from death... it will take a Highland Protector
Amber MacCoinnich survival depends on her traveling to
the twenty first century, or so her mother’s premonition told her. Death
taunts Amber and offers peace in her endless pain. Without the
mysterious savior her mother spoke of, Amber prepares for death only to
wake with a handsome, dark stranger in her bed.
Gavin Kincaid
spends his life shifting time in order to preserve and protect the
MacCoinnich family and their line even though he’s never met one living
MacCoinnich. A haunting portrait of a beautiful woman captures his
attention and he embarks on a quest to put a name to the picture. When a
colleague vanishes, the time-stream forces Kincaid to the twenty first
century where he finds his mystifying woman close to death. His Druid
gift can save her, but at what price? And when they both find themselves
emotionally linked, the truth behind Kincaid’s heritage just might kill
them both
Warrior Reborn
Warrior (2)
Melissa Mayhue
Pocket Books
Published November 2012
339 Pages
Time Travel Romance
ISBN: 978-1-4516-4088-5 Author Website
Synopsis Award-winning author Melissa Mayhue delivers once more with her
second enchanting novel of the MacDowylt clan, featuring a captive
Scottish seer who awaits the man from her visions to rescue—and
love—her. . . . Former special ops agent CHASE NOBLE has been searching his
whole life for the place where he belongs. As a descendant of Fae, he
senses fate has more in store for him. And he will not rest until he
discovers what his true purpose is. When he travels back in time to
medieval Scotland, he discovers his mission is to save a beautiful
woman—the same woman he is destined to be with.
CHRISTIANA
MACDOWYLT possesses the gift of foresight. Prisoner of her evil half
brother, Christiana has visions that show her that only one warrior can
rescue her—a man she is mysteriously drawn to. The only problem is, he’s
in the future. Now she must rely on the magic of a fairy to transport
him to the past. And when Christiana finally meets Chase, the sparks
between them set off a smoldering desire. But will the magic that
brought them together also tear them apart?
My Review Summary
In the Present Day, Chase Noble, is the son of a Fae, and has always known that there is much more to his life than just existing. He knows that there is a purpose in his future, and he knows it will be spectacular, only he never expected that he would be sent back 700 years into the late 1200's. He knows that he has no idea what to expect, or what fate has in plan for him. Christiana has always possessed certain gifts, one of those being the gift of foresight, and because of this, she has been a prisoner of her evil half brother who would kill her if she doesn't do what he says. Christiana has seen that a strange man would come into her life and rescue her, what she doesn't expect is to fall in love with him. Chase upon hearing of Christiana's dilemma, knows he must do everything he can to protect her. Chase has his own gifts, and will do everything he can to use all at his disposal to save the one woman who is his destiny.
My Thoughts
After reading "Warrior's Redemption" I was really looking forward to Christiana's story. I am a huge fan of this author, and I have to say this cover alone would probably get me to read it. I do love the mix of blue and silver and purple, and *drooling* the gorgeous man with the sword who just gets my heart rate up, is just so delicious right? Well I was very excited to pick this one up, and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. I found it to be a quick read and easy to get into but hard to put down.
It pretty much picks off right after the last one, (which I liked that aspect of it) where Christiana has just sent off her brother, and not knowing when she will see him again, she then returns to her home (if you could even call it that), and to her evil brother who always stays one step ahead of her. There isn't much she can do to keep anything from him. However after her vision of Chase, she knows she must keep as much from him as possible, in order to protect the life of the man that would end up saving her soon. In present day Montana, we jump to Chase, who we see a man who is very eager to start his journey that is planned for him. Chase has always known that there is something special in store for his future, he just doesn't know what or when. What he doesn't expect is to be transported into the past, and still has no idea of his true purpose until he meets Christiana. Christiana doesn't intend on finding such a instant attraction to Chase, she just wants to keep things simple. She soon learns that things never are simple when you need or expect them to be. There is so much intense emotion and even some dramatic scenes that definitely will give you the butterfly feeling. Not a dull moment.
I have to say that I just adored Chase and Christiana, both as separate characters and as a couple as well. In the beginning we see them both living their individual lives, and then we see them together and they are just perfect for each other. Chase is the type of man that is a "protector", and he just loves women, but is not the rake type or to sleep around, but when it does happen with Christiana, I think I just want to gobble him up. He is what I would call the "magnifique lover". Chase even though living in the present day, can still handle a sword (and quite well) and makes the transition to a contemporary world to a medieval one very smoothly for the most part. Christiana, has her own strength, but its more on the inner side of her. She isn't the warrior woman type in any way. In this story we see how courageous she is and creative at times, and I loved her inner strength especially against her brother who is evil through and through. However she is the type of heroine that is in need of a knight in shining armor. She has a vulnerabilty and I liked how human that made her. She makes her share of mistakes, but she also faces the consequences and doesn't hide anything from herself. I really appreciated her as the heroine, and liked her tenacity.
Overall a extraordiary romance that will send a thrill from head to toe. A never ending journey of adventure through time, a love that will melt your heart and a passion to make you want to swoon. I absolutely adored this time period that Mayhue takes us to, and the way she puts together such a magical tale of compelling characters, and a plot to only fill you with delight. A highly charged romantic tale!! A WINNER!
First Line Nothing was as it should be.
Favorite Quote It was him!How she had not known it from the moment he'd entered her door was beyond her. She'd never clearly seen his face, but those eyes! She'd been lost in them too many times not to know them now. Her whole body tingled with reognition, a physical reaction to their first meeting she'd never forseen or imagined possible.
My Grade
4 Blossoms
Heat Rating
Warm
Other Books In Series
Warrior Redemption
Warrior's Last Gift
Warrior Untamed
Warrior's Redemption
Warrior (1)
Melissa Mayhue
Pocket Star Books
Mass Market Paperback
Published January 2012
372 Pages
Time Travel/Medieval Romance
ISBN: 978-1-4516-4087-8 Author's Website
Synopsis Will the magic of modern romance help him defeat an evil ancient power?
MALCOLM
MACDOWYLT sees himself a failed warrior, haunted by the death of the
woman he married to become laird of Clan MacGahan. Neither his Viking
heritage nor his claim to descend from Norse gods can restore his
confidence in his ability to protect his people. His sister is held
captive, her life in jeopardy, and his Magically powerful half brother
wants him dead. The last thing he needs is more responsibility, but
that's exactly what he gets when his Faerie mother-in-law arrives
seeking justice for her daughter in the form of an enticing woman from
seven hundred years in the future.
DANIELLE DEARMON has waited
fifteen years to discover the life she is supposed to live. She just
never dreamed she'd end up in the thirteenth century with a handsome
Scot bent on saving everyone but himself.
With the lives of those
most dear to him hanging in the balance, Malcolm sets out to battle a
powerful evil Magic, only to learn that the redemption he seeks exists
only in the arms of the woman he loves.
My Review Summary
Malcolm, has recently lost his wife, and blames himself for her death. Along with that, he is Laird of the Clan of MacGahan, and his sisters life is in danger from his older brother and he plans on rescuing her as soon as he can. Even though he is a descendant of Norse gods, he doesn't know how he will be able to protect his family and his clan from harm. Danielle has always believed in fairies. Ever since she was a little girl and read a book about fairies, she has, every day, for the past fifteen years, brought out some milk for them, no matter what is going on in the day, or the weather, she has remained constant in her belief in them. Dani believes that there is a purpose in her life, and that one day it will be revealed to her. She just has no idea what that purpose is. When Malcolm's mother in law comes for a visit, he questions why she would, since she is considered to be a fairy. But when she comes to the mortal world wanting to know the true reason of her daughter's death, she realizes how much Malcolm loved her daughter and tried to protect her. So as a reward to him, she decides to bring his soul mate to his side. On the evening of Halloween, which is the one moment you can commune with fairies Dani, goes through a ritual which lands her 700 years in the past and being rescued by Malcolm, who is determined that he doesn't fail Dani. At fist he wants to deny their attraction and the strong connection that only gets stronger. However he has certain obligations but he can't deny the true love he feels for Dani, but will he be strong enough to keep her from danger and at his side forever?
My Thoughts
Over the past couple of years I have enjoyed reading from this author, my local library has only a few of her books, so I haven't read much of her. But when I was browsing the shelves this past week, I saw that they had both of her newest books, and I just had to snatch them up. Melissa Mayhue has such a talent to bring out such beautifully written stories where the reader can't help but be swept away in the magical tales she writes. I fell in love with this from the beginning and it didn't take me very long to read it, and when that happens, you know its amazing!! Definitely easy to get into, and a quick read that is a bunch of fun and adventure.
Warrior's Redemption starts out with this reader seeing both worlds of Malcolm and Dani. We see Malcolm trying his best to protect those he is over as best he can. But with the death of his wife, he blames himself and bears a whole world of weight of guilt on his shoulders. With worrying over his sister's welfare, and knowing he will have to marry a woman he doesn't know for a alliance that will bring justice for his older brother's wrong doings, he feels like his hands are tied. Then we go to Dani's side of things, who has been faithful in her devotion to the fairies no matter how many people ridicule or criticize her. She is a cook and works long hours that puts a roof over her head, but she wants more for her life. What she doesn't expect is to be brought in the past 700 years and to a medieval dominant man who makes her blood stir with passion. I enjoyed seeing these two develop into a relationship. I have always adored time travel romances, and this one is by far one of my favorites. I loved seeing the conflicts and how true love does conquer all. In this story, this couple are known as soul mates, which is the strongest union, and I also enjoyed the sense of magic that was played out in the story. It wasn't overly strong where it was the focus of the story, it was more like cream on top of a dessert, only added more flavor and deliciousness.
Now lets talk about my favorite aspect of the story....the characters. Now I just adored all the characters in this story, there was so much depth to them (even the evil ones). Malcolm, is very alpha type but not too overly much either. He is from the late 1200's, so very medieval, but the honorable type. Pure yumminess, I just wanted to gobble him up. Where can I find my own fairy right? There was so much that I liked about him.A Warrior, has a tattoo( and a beautiful one at that), but has a few weaknesses that made him so real to me. I just wanted to kiss away all the sadness from him. Dani, hasn't exactly had the best luck in her life. Her aunt was her mother and raised her, but when she grows up she still believes in magic and fairies, and I found Dani to be a bit predictable at times, but I loved how she would fight for Malcolm. She doesn't ever back down from a fight, and risks her own life for him. I really admired her tenacity and devotion. She was a very likable character.
Overall I found the story to be heart wrenching, and yet a beautiful tale of true love that bring two people that can't be more opposite and from two entirely different worlds. A riveting story from beginning to end, that made it a MUST NOT PUT DOWN read. Mixed with great humor, adventure, magic, and endearing characters that were deeply moving to the point that you can't help but fall in love all over again. A captivating love story that will take you on a adventure of a lifetime. A Magnificent start to the most recent series from this stellar author. A WINNER!!
First Line Howls echoed through the forest of Wyddecol, so protracted and pain ridden they tortured Elesyria's eardrums.
Favorite Quote With his thumb, he gently stroked the fine dust from her cheek, his fingers resting at the bast at her jaw where her pulse beat against his skin like a drummer in the heat of battle. Before he knew it, he was on his knees, his mouth lightly covering hers. She made no move to pull away and he deepened the kiss, his tongue running across the contours of her lips, sampling the taste of her. She might have groaned, but he couldn't be sure; the rhythmic pounding of his own blood echoed in his ears, driving out all sound. Oh yes, at this very moment he could think of many things worse than spending his life with a woman like this. My Grade
5 Blossoms
Heat Rating
Warm
Other Books in The Series
Warrior's Last Gift
Warrior Reborn
Warrior Untamed
Highlander's Curse
Daughters Of The Glen (8)
Melissa Mayhue
Pocket Books
Paperback
Published Apr 2011
373 Pages
Time Travel Romance
ISBN978-1-4391-9032-6
Synopsis When COLIN MACALISTER is cursed by the Faerie Queen and ends up in the bed of a twenty-first-century woman--who also happens to be the most beautiful creature he's ever laid eyes on--he's torn between anger and lust. Colin is determined to see Scotland free of English control and must return to the fourteenth century, yet he cannot forget the woman who haunts his dreams and stirs him with scorching desire. ABIGAIL PORTER can't believe her luck. After making a wish to find her soul mate, she wakes up to find a gorgeous man in her bed Can he really be a medieval Highlander summoned by her Faerie Magic, however? It seems crazy, but when Abby discovers someone wants to enslave her because of her Faerie heritage, she agrees to flee with Colin to 1306 Scotland to avoid capture. Thwarting danger at every turn, Abby and Colin surrender to an irresistible passion. But is the magic of true love powerful enough to save them?
Summary:
Abigail Porter has a deep love and fascination with Archaeology and even though she hasn't married or had a family yet she feels like she has her whole life ahead of her and is about to embark on a dig in Scotland which has always been a dream of hers...until one day she makes a wish and the next morning a man ends up in her bed and they share a passionate kiss which is only the beginning for Abigail and Colin. Colin is shocked to find himself 700 in the future and knows that the Fae are to blame. He is determined to return back to his time, and when there is a danger to Abigail they go back in time to his time period where it is more dangerous than ever...and only when they work together and their magic will they be able to save them both.
The Hero (Colin Macalister)
Colin, has been cursed by the Fae, and ever since he has been able to see certain things that he wished he never had to. And only when he finds his soulmate will he be released from his curse. In his time, he is close to his family and having seen his siblings find their love has made him wish he could make time for his true love, when he finds her and he knows in his heart that woman is Abigail...
The Heroine (Abigail Porter)
Abigail, after receiving her degrees and making a start on her dream in Archaeology...Abigail has always wanted to work in Scotland where she feels a connection there and always has, as if its vital that she go there on the dig she is offered. Even though her boss creeps her out, and she keeps having run ins with the one man she keeps dreaming about, she wonders when she ends up in the past what is really going to happen in her future.
My Thoughts
Highlanders Curse is the last in the series, and I thought that I might be a little lost at times, but for the most part it wasn't as bad as I thought it would. It was a enjoyable story, even though it didn't feel like much of a romance story the first half of it, but the second half was way better and well worth waiting for.I really am starting to just love this series, especially since I have a weakness for time travel, but I also enjoyed the excitement and danger aspect of the story as well. Even though Highlanders Curse was a delightful read, it was far from my favorite book since it didn't run as smoothly as I expected, especially since I just loved the first book in the series, but I hope the others books are alot better...
My Favorite Quote "We are fated to be together. Together from the beginning of time until the end of time," he whispered before losing himself in her kiss. The sensation of his kiss felt like the world dropped out from under them, and they fell, endlessly locked in each other's arms. Abby could imagine no better way to go forth into forever.
My Grade On This Book
4 Blossoms
Other Books In The Series
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband
Highland Guardian
Soul of a Highlander
A Highlander of Her own
A Highlanders Destiny
A Higlanders Homecoming
Healing The Highlander
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband
Daughters of the Glen (1)
Melissa Mayhue
Pocket Books
Paperback
Published July 2007
356 Pages
Time Travel Romance
ISBN 978-1-4165-3286-6
SCOTLAND, 1272. Connor MacKiernan, a descendant of the Fae Prince, is a warrior who lives only for honor and duty. Though he's vowed never to marry, that's exactly what he must do to save his sister. Enter a little Faerie magic, and the search for a bride is on.
DENVER, 2007. Caitlyn Coryell is having a really bad day -- she just discovered her fiance with another woman Imagine her surprise when she puts on some sexy lingerie and an antique pendant and Connor appears in her bedroom, begging for her help. He offers a simple yet outrageous adventure: travel to his time, marry him, and return home.
But nothing's simple when Cate is trapped in the thirteenth century. The wedding's delayed, someone's trying to kill her, and in the middle of all this, she realizes she's falling in love with a man who can only be her husband for thirty nights.
Summary:
Caitlyn is having one of the worse days of her life, her fiancee is having an affair with his secretary and has no idea what she should do and feels like she is losing a part of herself. Then drowning her sorrows with a good glass of wine, after she puts on a pendant, and mysterious and yet sex stranger appears in her bedroom asking her to return home to him to Scotland 800 previous to marry him and save his sister,,,and Caitlyn does it knowing that life couldn't get much worse than being married for thirty days. Only once Caityln arrives things just go from average to worse, her life is in danger, the wedding has been delayed, and she knows she is in love with a man that can never love her in return... The Hero (Connor MacKiernan)
Connor, lives only for duty and honor to his king. Connor is a descendent of the Fae, and he is desperate to save his sister even to go to the future and marry a woman who is a complete stranger to free his sister. Even though he doesn't trust any women since he fully believes all they want is money until he meets Caitlyn who is very very different from the women he knows. And even though he tells himself he can't ever love her, his heart starts to soften toward her even when there is a danger that is surrounding him and all those he cares about. The Heroine (Caitlyn Coryell)
Ever since Caitlyn got engaged, she knew there was something off with her fiancee, and as the date to her wedding gets even closer and then when she finds the truth about him, she is shocked to the core, and when she leasts expects it she finds the man that she really loves only he lives in Scotland 1200A.D, but she is willing to do whatever it takes to hold on to true love. My Thoughts
Thirty Night with a Highland Husband is the first that I have read by this author and I can hardly wait to read more by this author. I have heard some good things, but I didn't know if I would like her books, and now I know that I really love her style of writing. This story was charming and tender and I will admit I got a tad emotional at times. This book has such a magical touch to each page that I couldn't escape from the pages and I just fell in love with Connor and Caitylyn, I also have a love for time travel romances and this one tops the list in my book!!!
My Grade On This Book
5 Blossoms
Other Books In The Series
Highland Guardian
Soul of a Highlander
A Highlander of Her own
A Highlanders Destiny
A Higlanders Homecoming
Healing The Highlander
Highlanders Curse
One Magic Moment
De Piaget (14)
Lynn Kurland
Jove
Paperback
Published May 2011
368 Pages
Time Travel Medieval Romance
ISBN 978-0-515-14951-7
Synopsis Medieval studies scholar Tess Alexander is thrilled for the chance to live in a medieval castle. But then a trip to the village brings her face-to-face with the owner of the local garage, who looks a great deal like the man who married her sister...800 years in the past. She's determined to remain objective about magic and destiny, but she can't help wondering about that mysterious, sword-wielding mechanic.
Summary Tess Alexander, living in a restored medieval castle, with a degree and a work that she is passionate about, but then one day when she takes her car to the garage, she comes face to face with a man that looks exactly like her brother in law, the one that is married to her sister in the past. But as things start to escalate between them she starts to realize that he must be a brother of her brother in law, and wonders how he came to be here in the present day, and why is he here?John De Piaget has been living in the future for quite some time now, and although he misses his family, has come to like it here. But when he meets Tess he knows he is in trouble. For she is the one woman that could dig into his past, and thats the last thing that he needs now. At first Tess and John are bothered by each other, but as time passes by and they start spending more and more time together, chemistry starts to build between them and right when they believe things are going right for the both of them, there is a danger that threatens them both and their futures.
The Hero (John de Piaget)
John is a son of Rhys Piaget, and when he and his father had a falling out, he came tothe future and even though now he misses his family, he has settled here in this time. When he first meets he is very unsettled and a bit bothered by her, but he is drawn to her, and despite his best efforts to stay far away, he only ends up being closer to her, and when he starts to start falling for her, he now only wants to protect her and woo her like only a Piaget knight can....
The Heroine (Tess Alexander)
When Tess lost her sister, she felt like she was grieving, but she still had some family left, a wonderful job and career with something she loves, a scholar of medieval history, and lives in a medieval castle, life couldn't be better....until she meets John and her whole life gets topsy turvy and now she doesn't have any idea what she is doing, until she finds him at her side more than not, and the more she gets to know him the more she wonders if destiny has a hand in the situation she finds herself in and she knows she can easily fall in love with John just like her sister did his brother. My Thoughts
Its been a while since I have read a book from this author and from this series, and now I just want to read all the books in the series again. I have read the earlier books, but none of the recent ones, and after reading One Magic Moment, I now want to read all the others. From the first page I was completely drawn into the story. I Loved Loved Loved these two characters, it was pretty humorous to watch these two fumble through this little romance and courting they have going on. In the beginning we see that they don't really care much for one another, but the more they are in each others companies, they start to form a powerful bond to each other, and I just had to sigh almost every chapter after that. I definitely loved the plot as well, in the beginning it seemed like it would be just a romance, but there definitely was a danger element that was added. One Magic Moment would have to be on the top of my life of time travel romances, right below Brenda Joyce's. Although this doesn't have much intimacy in the book, which is standard with this author. However I did love the romance level in this novel, not steamy by any means, but I fell in love with it all the same!!!
My Grade On This Book
4.5 Blossoms
Other Books In The Series
Another Chance To Dream
If I Had You
Dreams Of Stardust
When I Fall In Love
The Christmas Cat
The Gift Of Christmas Past
This Is All I Ask
The More I See You
From This Moment On
To Kiss In The Shadows
Stardust Of Yesterday
One Enchanted Evening
Till There Was You
Tapestry
One Magic Moment
A Time For Love
Wedding The Highlander
Highlander (3)
Janet Chapman
Pocket Books
Paperback
Published Oct 2003
348 Pages
Scottish Highlands Romance
ISBN: 0-7434-5308-5
Synopsis
A runaway beauty finds love in the brawny arms of a handsome stranger.
Talented surgeon Libby Hart is fleeing to Pine Creek, Maine, when her car spins out of control and crashes into a pond. She is rescued by Michael MacBain, a medieval highlander trapped in the modern world by a wizard's spell. Wounded in love once before by a modern woman, Michael wants nothing to do with Libby, but he can't resist the intense desire she stirs within him. Can this proud warrior pledge his heart to a woman whose secret threatens to change their lives forever?
MY REVIEW Summary:
Libby Heart, a surgeon in California, discovers that there is something going on with her, she is able to heal others with a touch of her hands, so she goes to the other side of the country to get some clarity, and ends up crashing into a pond, and is rescued by a breathtaking highlander, who sets her teeth on edge. Michael is trapped with the 'moderns' in a century he doesn't understand after being brought here by a wizard, whom messed up his spell bringing other highlanders with him. After loving and losing two women, he doesn't know if he can trust another to give his heart to, but with his eight year old son's influence, Michael will start to realize that when you find someone to hold onto you fight to be with her forever. The Hero (Michael MacBain)
Michael, was brought into the modern century by a wizard with fellow clan members and enemy clan highlanders from eight hundred years previous. Where Michael lost a woman he loved, and then fell in love a second time with a modern woman, but ended up losing her too but gained a son who he wouldn't trade anything for. Now he has met Libby, who brings out a intensity in him and he can't resist her and finds that he is falling hard and fast. The Heroine (Libby Hart)
Libby, has just discovered that she is like her grandmother, with a gift that no one could ever understand, only view her as crazy. So she decides to leave a career she loves as a surgeon, and go to the other side of the country to Maine, feeling drawn to a certain house in the mountains there. Only she never imagined that she would meet her destiny, in a sexy yet infuriating highlander, who takes away every defense she has and she can't help but fall in love with a man who needs her just as much as she needs him.
My Thoughts
Wedding The Highlander is the third in this wonderful series, that I keep falling for over and over....Janet Chapman is a new favorite author. In a way her humor is similar to Sandra Hill, however there is still a serious tone to the story, and a tender romance in every story that will pull at the readers heart strings....After seeing Michel in the previous two books, I was excited to read his story. From the first book, my heart went out to this characters, and Chapman definitely fulfilled every wish for him....Wedding The Highlander was definitely a sparkling gem...I felt enchanted by the romance that builds between Libby and Michael, and his son Robbie will just make you smile, I think I just loved everything about this book, and there was still a good plot that will keep you flipping those pages as fast as you can read them....Definitely A 5 for me!!!! My Grade On This Book
5 Blossoms Other Books In The Series
Charming The Highlander
Loving The Highlander
Tempting The Highlander
Only With A Highlander
Secrets Of A Highlander
A Highlander Christmas
Highlander For The Holidays
Loving The Highlander
Highlander (2)
Janet Chapman
Pocket Books
Paperback
Published May 2033
359 Pages
Scottish Highland Romance
Synopsis
A tempestuous passion begins with a battle of wills... When Sadie Quill comes upon an unbelievably gorgeous man lying naked beside a lake, she can't resist taking his photo -- and is quickly trapped in a passionate confrontation with the fierce stranger. Discovering the identity of this irresistible warrior will complicate Sadie's search for a legendary gold mine. For he is Morgan MacKeage, a medieval highlander in modern-day Maine, a man with the fury of the untamed wilderness pounding in his veins -- and the power to unlock Sadie's fragile heart
MY REVIEW Summary:
Sadie Quill, is patroling the land in Maine, for a park to be built, but she stumbles across a naked and virile highlander, Morgan MacKeage. After the encounter she is scared to death, and can't stop thinking about him, thinking him even though sexy as sin, is crazy and maybe not at all right in his head....Morgan when finding that Sadie is the one that will be wanting to put this beautiful forest and all its secret as part of a park, he wants to scare her off the land so she will never return but he never planned on her stubborness, or the intense desire he feels for her when he touches her, and wants to claim her as his own. The Hero (Morgan MacKeage)
Morgan, with other members of his clan, was thrown from hundreds of years ago to the present, modern day. Morgan, will do everything he can to protect his land, even from gorgeous women who only get into trouble, no matter their good intentions. But Sadie matches a wild passion that he finds in himself and knows that she is the woman for him and will do all he can to keep her at his side and show her that his love is unconditional...
The Heroine (Sadie Quill) Sadie, has always felt guilt since the fire eight years previous, where her sister dies, and later from the effects of the fire her father. Sadie herself suffered burns on parts of her body, and feels like no man could consider her beautiful or sexy until she meets Morgan, who treats her scars as a part of her. Sadie feels overwhelmed by the feelings Morgan brings out in her, even knowing that building this park is what her father would have wanted, she knows that Morgan could be the key to truly accepting herself and being able to fully love someone with her full heart.
My Thoughts
Loving The Highlander is the second in the Highlander series, and I have just loved this series so far. I really Enjoyed this one as well, I think I enjoyed the first one a bit more, but this one was just as exciting and fun and full of witty repatore that could make you laugh over and over. I also loved the idea of the heroine, being not with perfect skin or a perfect body, that there were still some conflict between Sadie and Morgan, but it showed that love can truly overcome anything, and we see the hurdles they past together, and it was a truly magical read. I loved seeing the adventure, passion, fast paced action and the fun romance in Loving The Highlander! A Entertaining read! My Grade On This Book
4 Blossoms Other Books In The Series
Charming The Highlander
Wedding The Highlander
Tempting The Highlander
Only With A Highlander
Secrets Of A Highlander
A Highlander Christmas
Highlander For The Holidays
Charming The Highlander
Highlander (1)
Janet Chapman
Paperback
Pocket Books
Published Feb 2003
375 Pages
Scottish Highland Romance
ISBN: 0-7434-5306-9
Synopsis (Goodreads) A feisty beauty tempted by a bold highlander's touch...When a plane crash strands brilliant scientist Grace Sutter on an icy mountaintop in Maine, she finds herself alone in the wilderness with the only other surviving passenger -- Greylen MacKeage,a sexy, medieval warrior who's been tossed through time to find the woman he's destined to love. Forced together to survive the harsh, wintry landscape, neither expects the fierce passion that flares between them. But Grace is not used to letting her heart take control, and Greylen will settle for nothing less than her heart's surrender....
MY REVIEW Summary:
Grace Stutter, having the responsibility of delivering her sisters baby to the father, since her sister died, waits six weeks before heading to Maine, having a feeling that she would be making a new start....but then her plane crashes on the mountain and she, the baby, and a sexy highland warrior -Greyland-are the survivors. Now they are pushed together out of survival, but a deep passion is awakened between them...a passion that burns slowly to a deep love that will change their lives forever.....
The Hero (Greylen MeacKeage)
Grey, the leader of his clan, once lived eight hundred years ago, until in the midst of a battle, he and his men are taken to the future by a wizard, so that he can find his true love, since he would never be able to find her in his own time. Grey, has been in the modern century for four years, and has been adjusting pretty well as far as he is concerned. From the first moment he sees Grace, he finds her breathtakingly beautiful and will do everything he can to bind her to him so he can have her forever.
The Heroine (Grace Sutter)
Grace, is a scientist, and doesn't believe in anything magical or any superstitions of any sort. When her sister comes to her with a death bed wish, she knows she can do nothing but honor it. On her way in doing so, she meets with Grey, who is unlike any man she has ever met, his kisses as sweet as honey, yet as powerful as thunder, and he starts to slowly take over her senses..
My Thoughts
I have never read this author, but I was in the mood for some good highlander romance, and I decided that after hearing some great things from this author, I knew that I needed to try her out, and I definitely wasn't disappointed. I just got this book a few hours ago, and just finished, I was that drawn into Charming The Highlander. I think I loved everything about this book. I just love it when you have time travel books when dealing with sexy highlanders from the past....so yummy with the accent, attitude and their fiery passion for a woman they love. There were definitely many witty moments throughout the story that would make you bow over and laugh your heart out. The writing was charming and tended to draw the reader in from the first to the very last page of the book. I felt like I was actually there in the story...the scenes were so vivid in detail....definitely a keeper for me!!
My Grade On This Book
5 Blossoms
Favorite Quote "Its too late, Grace" He said, breaking their kiss to stare down at her with eyes with color of winter spruce. "Its already begun, and there's no going back. Forget what your mind says, and listen to what your body is telling you."
Other Books In The Series
Loving The Highlander
Wedding The Highlander
Tempting The Highlander
Only With A Highlander
Secrets Of A Highlander
A Highlander Christmas
Highlander For The Holidays
Night Games
Nina Bangs
Love Spell
Paperback
353 Pages
Published May 2002
Time Travel Romance
ISBN: 978-0-505-52480-5
Synopsis
HE IS THE MVP OF THE FUTURE'S. HOTTEST SPORT.
Sex. Rules of the game: play hard, play to win, and play with a passion for the game, never for the woman. In a world where lust is a spectator sport, Brian Byrne is the undisputed champion. He is every woman's fantasy, his face and form recognized on the farthest planet, his you-can-touch-my-body-but-never-my-heart attitude a challenge no female can resist. So why does he feel burned out, used up, and in desperate need of a long vacation to a simpler time?
SHE HAS A PERFECT NIGHT OF PLEASURE ON HER MIND.
Ally O'Neill--American tourist, divorcee, and author of a best-selling series on how to be the perfect wife--is that rarity Brian has never before encountered: a woman who wants no part of him. Before he knows it, her hands-off approach has him eager to break his contract's off-season no sex clause. In a world where no one has even heard of the Testosterone Titans, Brian is about to discover that scoring is a lot less fun than falling in love.
MY REVIEW
Summary:
Ally O Neill, has recently gone through a divorce after trying to be a perfect wife for five years. Now with her great aunt Katy, she is a tourist and a famous author on a best selling series. Now Ally wants no man, no matter how irresistable he may be and that includes Brian Byrne. Brian Byrne is from the future, and is a champion of a sex spectator sport, he has come to the past for a vacation and has agreed to have no sex during the duration however when he meets the one woman that resists his charms, he is immediately drawn to her. So even though he has agreed to a no sex clause in his contract, he intends to show Ally what true passion is like, but what he never expected was to fall in love in this game of his....
The Hero (Brian Byrne)
Brian, ever since he was sixteen years old, has been involved in sex games, and is way good at it too. He has trained hard to be where he has, and has been able to help his kids (those on the streets) get a education and careers, so they can have a better life than he did. When Brian was little his mother promised that she would return and she never did, so ever since than he made a vow to honor each promise he made, no matter the circumstances. He is in a contract for five more years of sex games, but once he meets Ally his loyalty is divided and he must choose between honor and love
The Heroine (Ally O Neill)
Ally, did everything she could to make her marriage work, she was the perfect wife for five years, but then he left her for another woman, and knew her life was over. Now she has worked hard, and is in Scotland being a tourist, needed a vacation and to relax...but then she comes across Brian, who claims to be from the future, and a literal sex god, but she starts to see something deeper in this man. My Thoughts
Night Games is written by Nina Bangs, and I had such a fun time reading this. It was such a fun and witty romance, that I never stopped laughing. Night Games is a bit different than some of the other books that I have read from her, definitely has a humorous ring to romance if there ever was one. Night Games is a very enthralling and sensual read, one that will heat up the room like matchsticks. There was one problem that I had with this book, was that Ally was so gullible at times, she just accepted that Brian was from the future, so easily, that it didn't seem real especially at the beginning of the story, however as the story progressed, it started to become more realistic, and the story became captivating and riveting, that I started to fall in love with it. So overall a humorous and enjoyable read!!!
My Favorite Quote
As she watched, the amusement changed to something else. Something hot, hungry. Dangerous.
"You tempt me greatly, woman"
Dark Victory
Masters Of Time (4)
Rose Trilogy (2)
Harlequin
Published Mar 2009
Paperback
Time Travel
ISBN: 987-0-373-77646-6
Synopsis Highland warriors sworn to protect Innocence through the ages….
Fierce and powerful, Guy Macleod is every inch a Highland warrior. Yet his future is uncertain. Tormented by his family’s murder, he rejects his noble vows in pursuit of revenge—until he’s compelled to leap to the aid of a beautiful enchantress in modern-day Manhattan. One look at Tabitha Rose, and Guy knows he must possess her—body and soul.
A destiny that won’t be denied Tabby has never met a man she wanted more, despite Guy’s macho ways. But her powers—and their newfound desire—are challenged by a jealous evil, and a supernatural showdown seems inevitable. Somehow, Guy must keep Tabby safe…and hold on to their dream of a love that transcends centuries.
He didn't choose his destiny...Destiny chose him.
Summary:
Guy "Black" Macleod has heard a woman's voice haunt him since he was a boy and his family killed in a fire, by his enemies. Now he has yet to take the Masters Oath because he pursues revenge for what was done to his family and clan. Then he is summoned to the one woman whose voice has haunted him most of his life. Tabitha Rose, is a schoolteacher and a Rose and is able to have visions to help others that need protecting. Tabitha has had bad luck with men, having been married and divorced (which was a disaster with a husband that had a affair most of their time together) When Tabitha see's Guy in a vision, she feels a needs to help him and she summons him thinking him hurt, but in the end he ends up saving her life and taking her back to his time because there is a great evil stalking the both of them. What Tabitha didn't expect to find in this powerful Highlander, was that he is her Destiny and that their love would save each other.... The Hero (Guy Macleod)
Guy Macleod lost his parents in the fire that his families enemies started, and ever since he was was a boy has taken over as leader of his clan and have sought revenge, and has yet to take the oath to be a Master. He has heard a woman's haunting voice most of his life, and when he is summoned he has finally realized who the owner of the voice is, but never realized what power she has, and knows he must protect her from the evil that is stalking her, but never expects to find a woman that would heal his soul and heart... The Heroine (Tabitha Rose)
Tabitha is a Rose and her gift is being able to see visions and from those visions being able to help people and protect those that are in danger. When she see's a Highlander hurt, she summons him, not realizing that in the end he would save her life from those evil beings that are stalking her. But what she never expected was to fall in love and find a Master of her own to spend the rest of her life with. My Thoughts
Dark Victory is the fourth installment in the Masters of Time series. I have now read all of the books in this series, and I have just loved the aspects of these stories. Brenda Joyce has written a passionate and a unforgettable series with strong characters that are entertaining. I fell in love with both characters but especially Tabitha, who even though she has fallen in love before, has also been hurt and has a hard time with trust and finding a gentle man, and we see how much she starts to change to her real self who is passionate and strong but is still gentle and elegant when she needs to be as well. Brenda Joyce takes the reader on a thrilling and mind blowing adventure filled with intrigue, magic, and romance!!! I just loved Dark Victory and one of my favorites of this author!!! A FANTASTIC READ!!!
My Favorite Quote
Tabby clenched her fists "You can stay, but only for one night, and you sleep there, on the sofa" She pointed, her hand trembling " And you will sleep there alone,"
He murmured "Then stop thinkin' about me without my clothes,"
My Grade On This Book
4 Blossoms
Other Books In The Series
Dark Seduction
Dark Rival
Dark Embrace
Dark Lover
Dark Rival
Masters Of Time (2)
Brenda Joyce
Harlequin
Paperback
416 Pages
Published Sep 2007
Time Travel Romance
ISBN: 978-0-373-77219-3
Synopsis
HIGHLAND WARRIORS SWORN TO PROTECT INNOCENCE THROUGHOUT THE AGES...
A golden man, he is called Black Royce--a battle-hardened soldier of the gods. His vows are his life--until he is sent to New York City to protect a Healer from those who would use her powers for themselves. The moment Royce sees beautiful, feisty Allie Monroe, he knows she will be his only weakness--and he is right.
DESTINY IS A DANGEROUS THING
Allie Monroe is more than an heiress. She is a Healer, willing to do anything to save victims of the evil that lurks in the city at night. But alone, she can do only so much--until destiny sends her the darkest Highlander of them all. Then evil strikes and Royce is destroyed before Allie's eyes. Now Allie will do anything to save Royce--even if it means going back in time to a dark, dangerous world. Confronting their enemies could cost not only their lives, but their love--for all eternity.
Summary
Allie Monroe is a healer, living in New York City, modern day. When she then meets Black Royce, a Master and the most compelling man she has ever met. When he dies trying to save her life, she refuses to accept his death as fate. So she convinces his closest friend to take her back through time to save him. Only this Royce is far difference from the one she has fallen in love with in her time. Now time is running out for them both as they must face Royce's enemies together, and hope it doesn't cost them both their love and their lives!!
The Hero (Black Royce)
Royce is one of the oldest masters and has seen too much and experienced so much and when he meets Allie and is called upon to go to the future and protect her, he knows that Allie Monroe is his greatest Weakness. Royce is a strong and capable warrior, and has lived for a long time but has never known love until he sees Allie, and knows that she will be his achilles heel...
The Heroine (Allie Monroe)
Allie Monroe is a powerful healer and one evening is saved by a Golden Man (whom after seeing her mother in a dream who tells her to trust this man) and then she falls in love with Royce, and is horrified after seeing him killed right before her very eyes. So she goes back in time in a attempt to save his life from the demon that killed him in the first place. But in this time Royce is much different, and she goes about to show him how love can change oneself, but never knowing the danger that would follow her in this time.
My Thoughts
Dark Rivals is the second in the Masters of Time series, and I just had such a fun time reading Royce's story. It starts with a tender love story which becomes very emotional when we see Royce being killed, however the story is only at the beginning. Brenda Joyce takes the reader on a thrilling adventure back through time and space, where two people discover that their love is magical and one that will last through the ages. A FANTASTIC READ!!!
My Favorite Quote
He crushed her in his arms, hard and opened her mouth with his lips. She kissed him back, and in unison their pulses soared. "Don't worry. I'm your destiny"
My Grade On This Book
4.5 Blossoms
Other Books In The Series
Dark Seduction
Dark Embrace
Dark Victory
Dark Lover
Synopsis
HIGHLAND WARRIORS, SWORN TO PROTECT INNOCENCE THROUGH THE AGES...
Ian Maclean's arrogance hides a terrible secret--for decades he was held prisoner by demons. Not a day goes by that he isn't tormented by his darkest fears of powerlessness. Now he is about to sell to the highest bidder a page he's stolen from the Book of Power--if one woman doesn't stop him.
EVERY ROSE WOMAN HAS HER DESTINY
Slayer Samantha Rose's latest mission is to recover the stolen page--and get payback from the only man who's ever rejected her. What she hasn't counted on is the raging attraction between them--or her growing realization of what Maclean has survived. As the powers of the evil from his past gather, Sam will do anything to help him--even if it means following him into time and facing his worst nightmares with him....
Summary:
Ian MacLean, is son of a Master and even though e could also be one, is too biter to want to be one, and only cares about power and money. Then he meets Samantha Rose, who is more determined to find the page from the Book of Power. Samantha is beautiful and used to leading men on a string and being in control of every situation. However when it comes to Ian MacLean, its a whole different ball game. Samantha knows that she is out of her element, when she is faced with Ian, who is a bitter man with a painful past, and desires to do everything in her power to heal is heart and face his demons....Together!!!
The Her (Ian Maclean)
Ian MacLean was held captive and tortured as a boy for over sixty years and has blamed is father and has never been able to forgive him, and shunned him from his life. He hides his fear and pain by being a greedy and lusty man. But hidden deep are true desire that ony one woan...as stubborn as he is...to break down the ice around his heart.
The Heroine (Samantha Rose)
Sam is a powerful slayer, and even though she is tough and can fight just as good as anyone. Now her mission is Ian MacLean and getting a hold of the missing page. Ian MacLean once humiliated by him and has sought for revenge. But the more she investigates, she uncovers the truth and she is determined to help him and knows that as the passion builds between them...that she could very easily lose her heart to him.
My Thoughts
Dark Lover is the most recently released book in the Masters of Time series, and the last one in the Rose Trilogy. However it wasn't until halfway through the story that I started enjoying it. Out of all the books of the series that I have read, its my least favorite. I think Ian is my least character, the beginning of the story bordered on erotica, however once it got a little more than halfway through it got more into the romance element that I enjoy reading. But there were some intense elements and a powerful story that is steeped in action and romance..
My Favorite Quote
"Because you're the strongest, bravest man I have ever met. Because you're my other half"
Dark Seduction
Masters Of Time (1)
Brenda Joyce
Harlequin
Paperback
368 Pages
Published May 2007
Time Travel/Paranormal/Historical Romance
ISBN 0-373-77233
Synopsis
Malcolm of Dunroch is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary—and dangerous—powers. But he has already broken his vows—and a young woman's death is on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure…until fate sends him another Innocent, the beautiful bookseller Claire Camden.
Since her mother's murder, Claire has done everything possible to make a safe, secure life for herself in a city where danger lurks on every street corner, especially in the dark of night. But nothing can prepare her for the powerful and sexual medieval warrior who sweeps her back into his time—a treacherous, frightening world where the hunters and the hunted are one and the same. Claire needs Malcolm to survive, yet she must somehow keep the dangerously seductive Master at arm's length. For Malcolm's soul is at stake—and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal….
Summary
Claire Camden, has made an effort to make a life for herself in the city as a bookseller, but she is greatly afraid of the dark. Ever since her mother's death, she has been careful, but nothing could prepare her for meeting a sexy master, who oozes sex appeal, one who takes her back through time, Malcolm is determined to make sure Claire, an Innocent and whom he has vowed to protect.Malcolm even though young and tormented is ever more determined than ever. But Malcolm has a enemy who is one of the most evil beings, and could threaten to tear apart everything that Claire and Malcolm have built.
The Hero (Malcom of Dunroch)
Malcolm is a young master, and ever since a young woman's life was lost because of him, he has felt the pain and guilt of it. Now he has the duty of protecting Claire, whom he desires more than any woman, but knows that he could put her life in danger if he were to give to his needs. Malcolm is determined to make sure that he protects Claire, but knows that he could easily fall in love with this courageous woman who is stealing his heart.
The Heroine (Claire Camden)
Claire Camden, lives in the city and knows the danger of evil that walks the earth. After her mother' murder, she knows there are certain precaution she must take to be secure. But then she is saved by a tall and sexy warrior who takes her back in time, and one that stirs up her inner desires. Claire has powers of her own that she comes to realize, and that she needs Malcolm to last in this dark and dangerous world. But there is also a powerful love that is starting to feel for him and where she never wants to let him go.
My Thoughts
Dark Seduction is the first installment in the Masters of Time series. I have recently discovered Brenda Joyce, and I just have loved reading this series so far. Its definitely my type of romance, especially since it mixes the historical aspects with time travel, and paranormal aspects in it. This is the second book that I have read in the series, and I just loved reading Malcolm and Claires story. Malcolm has very recently become a Master but is very tormented, and Claire needs protection for one of their most dangerous enemies is trying to capture her. So it a very thrilling tale, with romantic aspects, and a danger theme to the story that keeps you on edge with every page. Definitely a read you don't want to miss out on !!!! SUCH A GREAT ONE!!! I LOVED IT!!!
My Favorite Quote
"Aye" he said, lifting her to her feet and pulling her against his big, hard body " This be what matters, ye an' me. I love ye Claire, and I want ye t'be my wife"
My Grade On This Book
4.5 Blossoms
Other Books In The Series
Dark Rival
Dark Embrace
Dark Victory
Dark Lover
Dark Embrace
Masters of Time (3) Rose (1)
Brenda Joyce
Harlequin
370 Pages
Published Sep 2008
Time Travel/Scottish Highlands
Synopsis
A HIGHLAND WARRIOR SWORN TO PROTECT INNOCENCE THROUGHOUT THE AGES...
Aidan, the Wolf of Awe, has abandoned the Brotherhood and forsaken his vows. Feared by all and trusted by none, he hunts alone, seeking vengeance against the evil that destroyed his son. He has not saved an Innocent in sixty-six years--until he hears Brianna Rose's scream of terror across centuries, and leaps to modern-day Manhattan to rescue her....
HER SEDUCTION. HIS SALVATION.
Brie is a gifted empath who spends her time fighting evil from the safety of her laptop--and fantasizing about the medieval Highlander she met just once. Still, her life is pretty ordinary--until she awakens one night consumed with Aidan's pain and rage. When Aidan suddenly appears and takes her hostage, Brie cannot believe how dark and dangerous he has become. She knows she should be afraid, but instead, she will fight across time for his redemption...and his love.
EVERY ROSE WOMAN WAS HER DESTINY
MY REVIEW Summary:
Aiden, the Wolf of Awe was part of the brotherhood, Masters of Time. Then his father killed his son Ian, and Aiden has vowed to destroy him. And for over sixty years he has sought to destroy his father, and is only filled with rage, lust and power, and has never had a thought for another innocent. Aiden has been abandoned by his family, but when he hears a call from a innocent, he calls to him to the deepest of his soul, and it draws him forward in time to Manhatten, New York modern day. Brianna Rose, is a rose woman, with empathic abilities, and ever since meeting Aiden a year ago when he escorted her friend for a small amount of time, she fell in love with him. Now she wakes up feeling his pain and anguish, and wonders if she will be able to find him. But then when she is attacked by soulless creatures, he saves her and takes her back to 1502. At first Aiden is bitter and angry with everything around him, but Brianna is the only one that isn't afraid of him, and knows that there is still good in him, and that he needs a friend and to be loved, and proves to him and everyone that once cared for him, that he can be redeemed and loved... The Hero (Aiden, Wolf of Awe)
Aiden, loved his son and did everything in his power to save him, and now is furious and full of bitterness trying to revenge his death. He keeps seeing images of a ghost of his son, speaking to him but he can't hear him. Aiden is strong, proud, and feels a need for tremendous power, and has been searching for a way to kill his father, who killed his son and gained powerful magical powers. But there is also a side of Aiden that he has buried deep, the side that Brie awakens in him, where he learns to love and care.
The Heroine (Brianne Rose)
Brianne has empathic abilities, and at times has been more of a curse than considered a gift. Bri works at home in a basement, and hides from everyone where baggy clothes, and trying to hide her looks, for she doesnt want to be like her passionate and vain mother who destroyed everything in her path. Brianne is shocked when she feels the pain and anguish from the one man she has had a secret crush on for the past year. So when he saves her, she is ever more determined to get through his hard exterior and find that good heart that she knows is within him.
My Thoughts:
Dark Embrace is the first in the Rose Trilogy and the third in the Masters of Time series. This is the first that I have read from this author, and I can hardly wait to read more from the series. I have always loved time travel books, and this one was definitely at the top of my list of my favorites to read. Dark Embrace is a powerful story, with deep characters, exciting plot, sensual passion and a deep and instilling love. Such a great read, and evokes powerful emotions in the reader!! Amen to Brenda Joyce, she is definitely at the top of my list of favorite authors, and I am looking forward to reading the other books in these series!!!
My Favorite Quote I love ye so much, I need ye, Brianna, to sleep with every night an' wake up with every morning. I canna let ye go home, not now, not ever. If I take ye as my wife, to love an' to cherish, until death parts us, will ye stay here with me? I will try to make ye happy, lass..."
My Grade On This Book
5 Blossoms
Other Books In The Series
Dark Seduction
Dark Rival
Dark Victory
Dark Lover
The Highlander's Touch
Highlander (3)
Karen Marie Moning
Dell
354 Pages
Published Nov 2000
Paperback
Time Travel/Scottish Highlands
ISBN: 978-0-440-236652-8
Synopsis A Warrior Of Immortal Powers
He was a mighty Scottish warrior who lived in a world bound by ancient laws and timeless magic. But no immortal powers could prepare the laird of Castle Brodie for the lovely accursed lass who stood before him. A terrible trick of fate had sent her 700 years back in time and into his private chamber to tempt him with her beauty-and seduce him with a desire he could never fulfill. For this woman he burned to possess was also
the woman he had foresworn to destroy.
A Woman Caught In The Mists Of Time
When Lisa felt the earth move under her feet, the fiercely independent 21st-century woman never dreamed she was falling...into another century. But the powerful, naked warrior who stood glaring down at her was only too real...and too dangerously arousing. Irresistibly handsome he might be, but Lisa had no intention of remaining in this savage land torn by treachery and war. How could she know that her seductive captor had other plans for her...plans that would save her from a tragic fate? Or that this man who had long ago forsaken love would defy time itself to claim her for his own....
MY REVIEW
Summary:
Lisa is shocked when, at one of her two jobs, she ends up through her curse of curiosity persay, she ends up being taken back through time, 700 years in Medieval Scotland, with a sword being pointed at her throat. Definitely not what she imagined her day turning out. Circern, when seeing a woman appear before him holding the "flask" he knows he has to remember his vow, and destroy her, but he hesitates thinking that she could be a innocent.Lisa is determined to find a way back to her own time, because she has a mother that needs her more now than ever, and she has been taken away from that life and into a different one in the fourteenth century, yet feels a connection to to Circern. So through a series of events, Circern and Lisa end up being handfasted and a passion is awakened unlike anything either one of them has ever experienced before. Yet will they be able to find a way to have.....Forever?
The Hero
Circern Brodie, at thirty years of age, was the oldest of his brothers, a disciplined warrior, and many years ago became a immortal-not of his own will, and made a oath to destroy the "Bearer of the Flask" and never suspected it would be a woman. With strange clothes and suspects no magic in her, he refuses to destroy a woman who may be innocent. Circen is immortal-which is more of a curse to him than anything else. Now he heas met a woman with whom he never wants to lose...
The Heroine
Lisa Stone, at age eighteen lost her father in a car accident, and leaving her mother crippled. which left all of her dreams going down the drain, and she ended up working two jobs. Five years later, her mother is dying from cervical cancer. Money is more tight than ever before. And just when she thought that things couldn't get any worse she is thrust backward in time, seven hundred years in Scotland, in a bedchamber of a handsome but furious scot!! Lisa is deperate to return to her time but the more she spends in his arms, the more she comes to the realization of how close their intimate bond is becoming...and she never wants to lose him.
My Thoughts
The Highlanders Touch is the third installment in the Highland series by Karen Marie Moning. I haven't read the fever series yet, but her highland series I have just fallen for completely. I have enjoyed each of her books in the series so far, especially since I love anything romances to do with the Scottish Highlands. One of the things I didn't expect when I first started reading this one, was how emotional this book would become for the reader, from beginning to end the plot was filled with excitement, adventure and lots of romance. The relationship between the two especially at first is a bit rocky, but there is a connection between the two and we see the first seeds of their love for each other. I loved both of these characters, they were full of depth and likeable. There was also a level of emotion that is portrayed throughout the book, that will touch any reader deeply. I absolutely adored reading this, and was such a magical read!!! My Favorite Quote Live with me forever. Cease my endless solitude. I will cherish you. I will show you world you only dreamed of. I will walk beside you, hand in hand, until the end of days.
My Grade On This Book
5 Blossoms Other Books In The Series
