POSSESSED BY THE HIGHLANDER
MacLerie Series
Terri Brisbin
www.terribrisbin.com
ISBN: 978-0-373-29510-4
August 2008
Setting: Medieval, Scottish Highlands
Author: lives in NJ area
Read July 28, 2008
While this is not a NC set story, nor by a NC author, I feel a need to review this book.
POSSESSED BY THE HIGHLANDER is the story of the Robertson Harlot, Marian Robertson and Duncan, the Peacemaker, MacLerie.
Duncan has traveled to the Robertson Lands to work on a treaty between the Robertson Laird and the MacLerie Laird, one that will benefit both clans. What he finds is a woman in need, a widow with a child who remains on his mind, Mara. Soon Duncan finds that Mara is commanding a large part of his thoughts and could be why the discussions for a treaty are not going well. Duncan visits Mara on several occasions, always with good intentions and nothing untoward happens between then. However others have plans for Duncan and Mara that neither are aware of.
Duncan soon learns that Mara is really the Robertson Harlot, and that he is forced into marriage with her. Their marriage is exchanged into a handfasting that leaves both of them with an out in a year. However Duncan isn't sure he wants an out, especially as secrets Marian has held are slowly coming to light. The things everyone believes about Marian may not be true, but why hold these secrets for five years? What is the truth and why won't Marian share it?
Marian is determined to keep the past buried, no matter her changing feelings for Duncan. Her daughter is what matters most, and the reliving the past will only cause more problems and threaten more people. Will they be able to build a future with past between them? When it comes to Marian or the truth, will Duncan choose love over all else?
POSSESSED BY THE HIGHLANDER is part of a series about the MacLerie's however, readers do not have to read the previous titles to follow this outstanding story. Ms. Brisbin's characters are engaging, refreshing, and wonderful written. You will quickly find yourself pulled into their story and unable to leave until the final page is turned. There is a mystery to the story, and while parts of it are easy to figure out, parts will leave readers with tears in their eyes and gasping or sighing. The romance between Duncan and Marian is so very sweet that you can't help but fall in love along with Marian. POSSESSED BY THE HIGHLANDER is a "must have" read for all fans of historcial romances especially those set during the Medieval period or those who like me adore Scottish heroes. I am eager to read more of Ms. Brisbin's MacLerie series and can only hope they are as wonderfully told as POSSESSED BY THE HIGHLANDER is.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
SMOKY MOUNTAIN REUNION By Lynnette Kent
SMOKY MOUNTAIN REUNION
Lynnette Kent
http://www.lynnette-kent.com/
Harlequin American Romance # 1217
The STATE of Parenthood book two
ISBN: 978-0-373-75221-8
July 2008
Rating 4
Setting: North Carolina, Hawkridge School
Read: July 6, 2008
Nola Shannon was once a resident of the Hawkridge School. A school that offers a last chance for trouble girls to turn their lives around before the legal system or they find themselves in jail. Nola was there and the school and namely it's newest teacher her last year of school, Mason Reed helped her find her place in the world. Now Nola is returning as a substitue teacher, filling in for a teacher out on leave. Nola has never forgotten Mason nor the feelings he brought to life within her.
Mason is considering a change in his life. Since the loss of his wife, raising their son Garret, is about all the keeps Mason going. He knows he's not giving the girls at Hawkridge the support and attention they require. Then in walks Nola, the one girl that could have ruined his life and career 12yrs ago. If he'd have allowed his growing feelings for Nola to show he knew he'd have ruined both of their lives. But now they are no longer student and teacher, but on equal ground. However Mason has no desire to reconnect with Nola. His plan is to keep far away from the tempation she inspires.
Nola only wants to put her feelings for Mason to rest. She has to let go of these left over feelings in order to embrace her future. What she finds is feelings that are not only still there but stronger with Mason around and his son, Garret. Will their Smoky Mountain Reunion, lead to a life of happiness or only more heartache?
SMOKY MOUNTAIN REUNION is book two in the series STATE OF PARENTHOOD from American Romance, but does fine if you only want to read this story. The stories do not appear to be related. Ms. Kent has written a wonderful story of second chances at love set with the beautiful backdrop North Carolina's mountain's offer. There is a bit of a mystery added to the story as well as a few secondary characters that will leave readers longing for more stories set at the Hawkridge School. The romance between Nola and Mason and their past is at times sweet, hot, and at times heartbreaking. This is a great romance to take with you to the beach or just to read while relaxing at home. I would highly recommend readers who enjoy a great setting, a touch of mystery, second chances at love, and wonderful characters read SMOKY MOUNTAIN REUNION.
Lynnette Kent
http://www.lynnette-kent.com/
Harlequin American Romance # 1217
The STATE of Parenthood book two
ISBN: 978-0-373-75221-8
July 2008
Rating 4
Setting: North Carolina, Hawkridge School
Read: July 6, 2008
Nola Shannon was once a resident of the Hawkridge School. A school that offers a last chance for trouble girls to turn their lives around before the legal system or they find themselves in jail. Nola was there and the school and namely it's newest teacher her last year of school, Mason Reed helped her find her place in the world. Now Nola is returning as a substitue teacher, filling in for a teacher out on leave. Nola has never forgotten Mason nor the feelings he brought to life within her.
Mason is considering a change in his life. Since the loss of his wife, raising their son Garret, is about all the keeps Mason going. He knows he's not giving the girls at Hawkridge the support and attention they require. Then in walks Nola, the one girl that could have ruined his life and career 12yrs ago. If he'd have allowed his growing feelings for Nola to show he knew he'd have ruined both of their lives. But now they are no longer student and teacher, but on equal ground. However Mason has no desire to reconnect with Nola. His plan is to keep far away from the tempation she inspires.
Nola only wants to put her feelings for Mason to rest. She has to let go of these left over feelings in order to embrace her future. What she finds is feelings that are not only still there but stronger with Mason around and his son, Garret. Will their Smoky Mountain Reunion, lead to a life of happiness or only more heartache?
SMOKY MOUNTAIN REUNION is book two in the series STATE OF PARENTHOOD from American Romance, but does fine if you only want to read this story. The stories do not appear to be related. Ms. Kent has written a wonderful story of second chances at love set with the beautiful backdrop North Carolina's mountain's offer. There is a bit of a mystery added to the story as well as a few secondary characters that will leave readers longing for more stories set at the Hawkridge School. The romance between Nola and Mason and their past is at times sweet, hot, and at times heartbreaking. This is a great romance to take with you to the beach or just to read while relaxing at home. I would highly recommend readers who enjoy a great setting, a touch of mystery, second chances at love, and wonderful characters read SMOKY MOUNTAIN REUNION.
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