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The Highlander's Sword (Highlander #1)

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Scottish Highlands romance is a perennial favorite, especially when it's as intriguing and sexy as The Highlander's Sword. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish Highlands and the tumultuous 14th century, Lady Aila Graham is destined for the convent until her brother's death leaves her an heiress and her father hastily arranges a marriage for her with a Highland w

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Published March 2nd 2010 by Sourcebooks Casablanca (first published 2010)

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Apr 17, 2010 Angelc rated it 4 of 5 stars

Lady Aila Graham is shocked when her father arranges for her to marry a stranger, Padyn MacLaren. Aila had been trained her whole life to become a nun, so she's unprepared to be any one's wife. Padyn and Aila's sudden marriage is only the first in a string of fast-paced adventures they have together, including kidnapping, a besieged castle, a secret passageway, and many high speed chases on horseback. Among their many adventures, the two find themselves falling in love.

I really enjoyed this high...more Lady Aila Graham is shocked when her father arranges for her to marry a stranger, Padyn MacLaren. Aila had been trained her whole life to become a nun, so she's unprepared to be any one's wife. Padyn and Aila's sudden marriage is only the first in a string of fast-paced adventures they have together, including kidnapping, a besieged castle, a secret passageway, and many high speed chases on horseback. Among their many adventures, the two find themselves falling in love.

I really enjoyed this highland story, the action was non-stop! I'm surprised by how much I liked the book because the romance really wasn't the strongest part of the story.

I loved the character Chaumont, the French knight who was Padyn's sidekick. He really made the book entertaining for me, he stole the show! I liked Chaumont a lot better than Padyn, and I was hoping he would get his book, but that seems unlikely. Chaumont was always quick to make light of the situation, but later, we find out why he acts this way. A few times, I thought Chaumont acted more admirably than Padyn, even towards Aila.

I loved Aila's character too. She was a strong, intelligent woman who could take care of herself-especially on horseback! She was independent and took risks often. However, she admitted her mistakes also.

Unfortunately, the romance was a little lacking and seemed awkward at times. The love scenes, especially, were uncomfortable, and somewhat immature. There were long periods of time when the couple were separated and even towards the end, Aila had to ask others what her husband was like because she didn't know him well enough. The romantic gestures between the two of them didn't really flow and felt uncomfortable.

There was a Christian theme in the book which was unusual for this type of romance, but I think it fit well, especially since Aila studied to be a nun. In no way is the religious theme overbearing.

Overall, I recommend this book to fans of highland romance because it's a lot of fun and action packed. Too bad Chaumont isn't the star of the story though, and he's relegated to second banana. Chaumont alone is worth picking up this book!

I won this book in a contest and it was provided to me by Sourcebooks.

reviewed for http://inthehammockblog.blogspot.com/

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Feb 26, 2011 Laura Kaye rated it 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was a fun, sexy, suspenseful story and I devoured it in less than 8-hours time. Padyn MacLaren is all wounded alpha male, with a scar and long-ass sword to boot (hehe). Lady Aila Graham is unique and likable--educated, her secret pre-dawn horse rides the source of neighborhood ghost stories that Robert the Bruce rides among the Highlands still, and she's the fastest damn horseman of ANY character in the book. I love that every man she rides with eats her dust. Many of the secondar...more

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Aug 12, 2010 Jennifer rated it 1 of 5 stars

Ah, the brooding misunderstood Highlander and the well-dowered damsel in distress. As much as I wanted to enjoy this book, I could not. It started out really well, but then Lady Aila runs away to the convent and it was pretty much down hill from there for me. The story was too predictable and I did not like Aila or Padyn. I know this is a romance book and all of that, but these two were exasperating to read about. Padyn sees Aila looking like a nun and thinks that he probably can't trust her bec...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Dawn rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Lady Aila Graham was destined to become a nun but then her brothers dies in war and becomes heiress to her family lands. Regardless she still believes she will go to the covenant as no man has ever looked at her like a woman. Then attacks begin to occur on her families land and her father arranges a marriage to Padyn MacLaren as he needs soldiers and MacLaren needs Aila’s dowry.
Padyn MacLaren is weary knight who wants only to live in peace and save his lands for his people. He is also weary bec...more Lady Aila Graham was destined to become a nun but then her brothers dies in war and becomes heiress to her family lands. Regardless she still believes she will go to the covenant as no man has ever looked at her like a woman. Then attacks begin to occur on her families land and her father arranges a marriage to Padyn MacLaren as he needs soldiers and MacLaren needs Aila’s dowry.
Padyn MacLaren is weary knight who wants only to live in peace and save his lands for his people. He is also weary because he had given his heart to a treacherous woman who did not love him but used him as a pawn. MacLaren decided he would never give his heart to another woman. Then Lord Graham offers his deal, use of MacLaren’s soldiers to stop the attacks on his lands in exchange for his daughter’s hand in marriage and her very large dowry.

The book is kind of strange and while something’s were interesting a lot of it just did not work for me. For example Aila and MacLaren are married on the same day they see each other and as such their marriage if off to a rocky start. They have issues because Aila is not always forth coming with information and MacLaren does not trust her and treats her a bit harshly. Add to that Aila’s mother who is estranged from Aila’s father..they live in the castle and have not seen each other in like a decade (how is that possible)…anyway Aila’s mother is very harsh and has her own agenda for Aila thus adding to Aila’s problems.

Aila and MacLaren are also separated for about 2/3rds of the story so it made the romance really slow. Let’s be honest I read these stories for the romance. The saving grace is that while they are apart they begin to work out their issues but they don’t fully come together until the end. The other thing that will either work for people or not is all the scripture that is quoted in the book, Aila is a very pious woman so it is not surprising that she would turn to prayer to help her figure things out. While it fit the character because the author chose to write it in Latin then restate it in English I found this to be distracting and pull away from the story.

The writing is good and there is enough action that keeps it moving is what saved the book from a "did not finish" but I really wanted romance and passion. Instead romance took a backseat.

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Jul 18, 2010 Joy rated it 5 of 5 stars

I don't spend much time in the mainstream romance aisle of Barnes and Noble, so if I hadn't read author Amanda Forester's guest post at the Seekerville blog I might have missed this gem completely.

Lady Aila Graham's future is laid out for her. She will care for her ailing mother until she passes, then join the convent and devote her life to God. But when her father unexpectedly marries her off to Scottish Laird, Padyn MacLaren, Aila must trust that God will not leave her or forsake her. It's a g...more

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Aug 05, 2011 Donna rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a well written debut novel for Amanda Forester. The book is entertaining and full of adventure, at least for Lady Aila Graham. It seems that Padyn MacLaren has his hands full. The characters are interesting and the story moves at a good pace. if you like Scottish Highlander romances this is a good one. As of this posting Barnes & Noble have the eBook for .99 cents.

Set against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish Highlands and the tumultuous 14th century, Lady Aila Graham is destined f...more

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Feb 03, 2010 Terra rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Highlander's Sword by Amanda Forester is a surprisingly radiant gem from a debut author. If you love stories of Highlander's then you will most certainly love this.

Lady Aila Graham has her heart set on being a nun because of her mother drumming this into her since she was but a wee bairn. She has been a loyal daughter to both parents even though there is a rift between her mother and father. Unfortunately now, Aila is caught between the two and can only do what her father tells her no matter...more

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Feb 05, 2013 Cherie Jensen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Since Aila had been raised to enter a convent it made sense that she would be excessively naive about men so I was glad to find that to be consistent. She stayed in character. Her hero, Padyn MacLaren, had been duped by the woman he considered himself to be engaged to. His aversion to trusting a woman was reasonable and consistent. I liked that there was no excessive exploitation of each of their weaknesses.

Before I was half way through the book I tired of all the "bad guys". It seemed they were...more

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May 08, 2011 Carolyn rated it 3 of 5 stars

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There were a lot of biblical scripture quotes throughout this book which I am certainly not accustomed to in "Highlander" books. I will also add that there was no "heat" exhibited between the main characters. I'm adding these comments for those who are hard core "Highlander" book readers, like myself, who expect certain elements. However, this is in no way disparaging of the book. It was well written, the characters were fully developed and the story was enjoyable. I thought it was important to...more

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Jun 16, 2010 Shannon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Aila is going about her day and preparing to join a nunnery when one day she finds herself suddenly married. After going back and forth between choosing marriage to MacLaren or becoming a nun, and having a few quick adventures, she finally settles down. A quick, light read with a happy and satisfying ending. This was exactly what I was looking for.

When Aila encounters a choice or any difficulty at all, a quote from from the bible (in Latin) pops into her head to help guide her. Aila is not alway...more

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Mar 02, 2010 Blodeuedd Finland rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

What can I say, I have a soft spot of Highland romances, or perhaps just Scotland in general.

Aila Gordon is the heiress to the lands, but she has been destined to join a convent ever since a little girl. No one has never looked twice at her. This all changes since her father does not want her to join a convent, he needs soldiers because his neighbour is causing mischief, and the way to do this is to marry her away. He will get soldiers, the husband her rich dowry.

Aila was a sweet woman, she did...more What can I say, I have a soft spot of Highland romances, or perhaps just Scotland in general.

Aila Gordon is the heiress to the lands, but she has been destined to join a convent ever since a little girl. No one has never looked twice at her. This all changes since her father does not want her to join a convent, he needs soldiers because his neighbour is causing mischief, and the way to do this is to marry her away. He will get soldiers, the husband her rich dowry.

Aila was a sweet woman, she did what she was told, and never thought much of herself. She doesn't say much either when she is married away. If that is her duty then it is, of course it helps that she remembers him from before, and that he is good looking.

Padyn MacLaren has one big chip on his shoulders. In the beginning we see him leaving France after having his heart crushed. He does not trust women, and especially not pretty woman. Honestly he is an ass, and I got upset with him now and again cos of his serious trust issues. I am just waiting for him to redeem himself and see the woman before him is just perfect for him, and no lying hag. But then again what kind of book would that be.

Their marriage is of to one rocky start and the misunderstandings keep on coming. This is not love at first sight, or perhaps it is but they are way to blind to see that. They have to work for it, well he have too, Aila I just like.

There are some great side characters too, I am thinking of Sir Chaumont, the French knight that comes back with Padyn in particular. He also has a little sidestory. Then there is her mother, who has not left her room in 15 years. And the mysterious traitor that shows up here and there, but we never learn his name, and I sure did not figure who it was. There is a mystery here too, to find the traitor, to stop the neighbour, and try to stay alive. Not many is happy about the marriage.

I can give you bit of a warning and that is that every time they speak it is with a Scottish accent, it took a while to get all the words for me. But I tried to look at it the way that I was watching a movie and then those accents are just so hot.

So romance, mystery, danger, a stubborn Highlander, a bonny lass, and there is our story. A sweet book that made me wish I could visit Scotland.

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Feb 07, 2013 Esther rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this highlander's book as much as I did book 2, probably more actually. It is humorous, and it moves in a much faster pace than highlander's heart. However, 3/4 of the way in, the hero falls madly in love with Aila -- as to when this actually happened -- escapes me. I felt like I missed something. Sure he finds her physically attractive, but there was somewhat a lack of chemistry between them- in my opinion. I missed that spark that would make their encounters pull on my heartstri...more

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Apr 17, 2012 Melissa rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic-reads

I think, "Eh" is my overall response. It was nice but not memorable. There were a few too many plot turns (view spoiler)...more

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Feb 07, 2010 Tori smexys_sidekick rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Amanda Forester tells a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in the beautiful highlands of Scotland.
Sir Padyn MacLaren left Scotland a young lad to fight with the French against the English.
Betrayed by his fiancee and forced to kill her lover, he flees back to Scotland with a a vow to never trust a woman again.
Lady Aila Graham has been groomed since birth to enter the convent.
When her father summons her she is shocked to learn that he has promised her hand in marriage for the securi...more

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Aug 25, 2011 Jessica rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm giving this book 3 stars for a few reasons. First, I felt that the main characters spent far too much time in separate locations. Second, after getting through all the challenges, of which there were many, the love scene that finally brought these two together was a little lacking in my opinion. Third I felt that the confrontation with Abbot at the end felt a little forced though I do see what the author was trying to convey by leaving it in.

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Apr 23, 2012 Kelsi-lyn rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the suspense and discription in this one. Cant deny the lure of a highland romance and this one had a different kind of female lead which I appreciate. Would have liked a less predictable end and more description about what happened to the remaining charectors including the mild corruption ofthe church and her ailed mother. The sexy bits were ok but not the usual for this type of book and I would have liked more historicalcontent, thatbeing said it was a nice quick read that kep...more

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Feb 11, 2013 Meaghan rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, highland-ish, historical, medieval, romance

I wish I could give this book a higher rating, but I found that it was slow in the begining and that, for me, it didn't really start taking off until about mid way through. I was starting to get agrivated and frustrated but since I started it I wanted to finishe it. Near the end I really did enjoy the caracters, and what they were about, but I found the story started to go in circles at some points.
All in all the book was alright, however I'm not sure if I'll be reading anymore of this series a...more

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Mar 07, 2010 Bridget rated it 3 of 5 stars

Highlander Sir Padyn MacLaren cannot bring himself to trust a woman. He had his heart broken by a woman he loved and he has closed off his heart. Lady Aila Graham has known that she wanted to become a nun for as long as she can remember. Duty calls and she decides to do the best thing for her people which is to marry Padyn. Together they find that love really does conquer all.

The lovable characters plus the drama makes for a fun, light read. It's not one of my favorites but it did satisfy my his...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Crystal ♥ RBtWBC rated it 3 of 5 stars

Amanda Forester weaves a beautiful tale in The Highlander’s Sword, of the wilds of the Scottish Highlands where distrust and betrayal come together with love and redemption.

Lady Aila Graham always expected to join the church when the time came, but when her brother and father’s heir is killed in war Aila unexpectedly finds herself betrothed to a handsome but hardened knight. Betrayed by his fiancé and grieving the loss of his cousin while at war in France, Sir Padyn MacLaren has sworn never to l...more Amanda Forester weaves a beautiful tale in The Highlander’s Sword, of the wilds of the Scottish Highlands where distrust and betrayal come together with love and redemption.

Lady Aila Graham always expected to join the church when the time came, but when her brother and father’s heir is killed in war Aila unexpectedly finds herself betrothed to a handsome but hardened knight. Betrayed by his fiancé and grieving the loss of his cousin while at war in France, Sir Padyn MacLaren has sworn never to love again. But to save his clan from squalor he agrees to wed the Graham’s daughter. Always assuming the worst of Aila, their marriage is a tremulous one from the start, rife with distrust and misunderstandings, but can they overcome it and bond together when a traitor is revealed and their clan is threatened?

The Highlander’s Sword is set in the 1300’s of medieval Scotland. The shining point of the novel is the author’s knowledge and expert penmanship of this time period. It was very easy to immerse yourself into the world building. The character’s were well placed and fit their surroundings. Aila is not all that young for the times, but naïve to the world, though she does secretly have an independent streak that we see more of as the story progresses. There are strong religious undertones to the tale, which I thought fit well. Aila is a pious woman who often turns to prayer when she needs an answer and then certain scriptures come to her that relate to the situation and most times help her out of a tight spot. I thought this brought a unique quality to the overall story and though the scriptures where written in both Latin and then English which sometimes seemed redundant, I still enjoyed how they fit each setting.
Padyn was not an endearing protagonist. He comes off heartless in the beginning, always seeing the worst possible side of Aila’s actions and never allowing her to explain herself. Though his reasons are understandable some instances were a bit harsh. Padyn is redeemed somewhat by the end but I would of liked to see more of his better qualities earlier, so that I could have connected with him easier. With so many conflicts in their relationship, Padyn and Aila’s romance was rocky and a weak point in the story, often over shadowed by the action. The sexual encounters were light, well written but not descriptive enough; and I say this because I didn’t even realize that they were finally doing the deed until it was over with.
I did enjoy the side story of Chaumont, the French knight and Padyn's second. It was sweet and Chaumont often contributed to many LOL scenes in the book lightening the mood and easing awkward scenes between Padyn and Aila.

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Mar 04, 2012 Maria rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone with an intrest of history, highlanders and fun stories

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I´m amazed of the research that has gone into this book. The story is rather short and really action packed but with a true historical background. I bow to that. UK during the 1300 is such an interesting time.

Lady Aila Graham has prepared her whole life to be a nun. She hasn´t learned anything about interaction between man and woman. So when her father announces her upcoming marriage to Sir Padyn Maclaren she is stunned. Her father has arranged the marriage since all Ailas male relatives are dea...more

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Mar 12, 2010 Mandi Schreiner rated it 3 of 5 stars

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REVIEWED BY TORI

Amanda Forester tells a suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in the beautiful highlands of Scotland.

Sir Padyn MacLaren left Scotland a young lad to fight with the French against the English.
Betrayed by his fiancée and forced to kill her lover, he flees back to Scotland with a a vow to never trust a woman again.

Lady Aila Graham has been groomed since birth to enter the convent. When her father summons her she is shocked to learn that he has promised her hand in ma

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Amanda Forester tells a suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in the beautiful highlands of Scotland.

Lady Aila Graham has been groomed since birth to enter the convent. When her father summons her she is shocked to learn that he has promised her hand in marriage to MacLaren in exchange for security of their clan. Aila and MacLaren get off to to a rocky start with a misunderstanding on their wedding night that disintegrates quickly into heartache. Aila, not understanding what she has done wrong ,sets to rectify the situation. But MacLaren, due to his mistrust of women, believes the worse of her.

She is kidnapped by a spurned suitor and MacLaren is convinced she left him.
Aila frees herself (you go girl) but has to convince MacLaren that she has not betrayed him. Once the whole story comes out, Aila and MacLaren realize that their is a traitor in their clan and work together to root him out. Along the way they find love and hope for happiness.

I enjoyed this story. Set in the 1300's, you are transported medieval Scotland without pages of boring historical facts and lectures. Lady Aila is a proper lady for the times but she has a stubborn independent streak and a good sense of humor that makes her interesting. When MacLaren accuses Aila of being a traitor she decides she's going home.

"Hold there!" "What do ye ken ye're doing?" demanded Padyn
"I am returning to Dundaff." she said defiantly
"Get off that horse now. I'll no' have yr running away again."
"I'm no' running away. I told ye where I go.You can go where e'er it suits ye, but I'll be taking myself home now."

On the same note, while MacLaren proves to be your dye in the wool warrior who sleeps, eats and pees with the sword, he is willing to listen to Aila and open his heart to her. In trying to ease Aila, MacLaren asks about her faith. Aila answers that verses pop into her mind and she believes those are from God.

"Do ye have any verses in mind now?" asked MacLaren asked softly
"Well, I'm no' sure these verses are from God. They may be naught but my own thoughts."
"What is the verse?"
"Tis from Solmon's Song of Songs. It translates to something like, 'Let him kiss me with kisses of his mouth-for your love is more delightful than wine.'"
"Well." MacLaren smiled with surprise. "God's will be done."

Supporting characters are well thought out and descriptive, bringing depth and a touch of reality to the story. There is some comic relief; such as MacLaren's second in command-Charmount. A french man who seems to have a savior fair attitude towards life but helps out MacLaren and Aila's romance as best he can. In one scene Aila has been reunited with MacLaren after escaping her kidnapper. MacLaren is trying to consummate their marriage in the middle of a field surrounded by his warriors. Aila is rightfully embarrassed and yells, "Nay."
MacLaren begs her not to refuse him saying everyone is asleep. Charmount announces he's not asleep and this starts a loud debate between the men as the whether a woman should submit to her husband or if a husband be more respectful of his wife then to take her in the hearing of some 50 plus men.
One man comments that's it been awhile for MacLaren and maybe he's "out of practice". The whole scene had me laughing out loud.

Aila's father Graham is gruff and grizzly but you are able to see his love for his daughter and knows what he does is to protect her. Aila's mother is a spoiled vain woman but the past will right itself.

The villain of the story is properly dastardly and vanquished accordingly. Well hidden too because it took me almost to the end to figure it out. There is some juicy foreplay, but you more or less had to imagine the smex scenes. Thank goodness I have an over active imagination. More descriptions next time please!

Most historical romances have a similar love lost thru misunderstanding then regained theme; the flow and ebb of The Highlander’s Sword holds you enchanted till the last page.

Rating: 3.5/5

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Apr 16, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is like other highlander romances but I love it no less. Unlike other novels, I did not realize the traitor until he was revealed. And I enjoyed the added pressure from the church at the end.
I do notice how half the book, the characters are apart, but that just emphasizes and facilitates their miscommunications. After all, lack of communication, as seen here, tends to be the number one problem in real life relationships; maybe readers can be warned against it.
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Jan 17, 2011 Nancy Brady rated it 3 of 5 stars

A typical historical romance set in the 1300s during what was eventually known as the Hundred Years War between France and England. Lady Aila Graham is destined for the life of a convent when she is married off by her father to the head of MacLaren clan. It's to benefit both the Graham and MacLaren clans, but can love arise from such auspicious beginnings? Added to this, there is a traitor in their midst who wants to thwart happiness for not only the couple, but the clans themselves.

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Jul 25, 2012 Denise rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Nice romance and everything you would expect from a highlander book. Padyn MacLaren agrees to marry Aila Graham for her dowry to help his clan but there are others both inside the keep and out side that want her too. With a traitor in their midst and MacNab burning their feilds Graham needs MacLaren and his men to fight for/with him to protect his people. MacLaren's companion from France, Chaumont, was one of my favorite characters with his quick wit and humor. Quick read and I'm glad it is 1 in...more

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Nov 29, 2012 Sarah rated it 1 of 5 stars

I hated that the main characters didn't interact until practically the end of the book. I liked the characters themselves, but the plot was the same old same old....It was like reading a long episode of Three's Company. One misunderstanding after another. Gah! The pages and pages of scripture also made me feel squidgy. I couldn't tell if it was a religious novel or a romance or a dark comedy. Probably won't read any more from this author. Boring.

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Aug 24, 2012 Carlin rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was intrigued by the Scottish history even though I'm not a fan of historical romance novels. It was well researched, from the beginnings of the 100 years war, relations among France, England & Scotland, life in a Scottish castle, down to every piece of clothing worn in the early 1300s. The plot itself was pretty far fetched but I know from my own Scottish background (Clan Gunn) that the highland clans were a bloody bunch!

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May 02, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've read several different "Highlander" books this year--basically set in Scotland in the 14th or 15th century--and always find them full of adventure, romance, and lots of fun. This one is interesting because it begins with a marriage thrown together and ends with the married couple actually falling in love with each other. In between that is all kinds of battles, chases, medieval chases that's good for a quick, easy read.

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Jun 20, 2012 Elaine Mcdonald rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The heroine Aila suddenly found out that she was not going to be a nun. Her father had arranged a marriage for her to ensure that as his heir (after her brother's death) his property would remain in his family not become the property of the church. Author is historically accurate. Aila has biblical quotes through out the story. When she is in trouble the quotes come to help her decide what to do.
Basically a G rating.

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Sep 28, 2012 Redfox5 rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, romance, scotland

Read this in sunny Florida, which is worlds away from the Scottish setting of this book. Before I went on holiday, I had just seen 'Brave' which is a lovely film :) So I spent some of this book reading in my not so amazing scottish accent. As for the book, well it wasn't a bad little romance. I like the historical aspect of it and I liked the characters, it just wasn't amazing.

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May 07, 2010 Mia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, romance

Am on a historical romance book streak.

Cn I say WOW!!! I finished this extremely well written novel and went looking to see what else this author had written. After going to her website, I realized that this was her first novel. It is extremely well written and historically accurate. I was drawn into this story and I could easily visualize the scenes. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romance novels. I will be impatiently waiting for her next novel to be published. And...more

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The Highlander's Sword (Highlander #1)

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