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Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband (Daughters of the Glen #1)
by
Melissa Mayhue (Goodreads Author)
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! I...more
Mass Market Paperback, 356 pages
Published
June 26th 2007
by Pocket
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The story starts out with a farie price falling in love with a mortal only allowed on the mortal realm for 1 yr every century. After his year is up he is forced to go back to his fae realm leaving behind his true love. He is cannot cross back over so when he finds the women he loves shunned by her family for getting pregnant from a fae she dies of heartbreak after delivering her triple girls. Her family leaves the girls for dead unleasing the fairie princes wrath. Now each "daughter" is marked b...more
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While not my favorite book, I did enjoy it. Mayhue make steps toward moving away from other Highlander-themed romances I'd read in the past. It was refreshing to see the book begin without the woman, Cate, be forced into a relationship that she doesn't want. Instead of being encouraged to make the best of her situation, because after all she's just a weak little woman who can't possibly be of help, Cate is relied upon to get the male protagonist (Connor) out of a tough situation. Instead of Cate...more
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband
(Daughters of the Glen Series Book #1)
by Melissa Mayhue
Genre: Paranormal Romance | Historical | Time-Travel
In the misty recesses of time a Faerie Prince loses his true love, prompting a blessing on all his mortal female descendants, bestowing his powers on them that they should be protected and allowed to find their own true loves.
CONNOR MACKIERNAN is a 13th century Scottish warrior, a descendent of that Faerie prince, a man who lives only for honor and duty...more
(Daughters of the Glen Series Book #1)
by Melissa Mayhue
Genre: Paranormal Romance | Historical | Time-Travel
In the misty recesses of time a Faerie Prince loses his true love, prompting a blessing on all his mortal female descendants, bestowing his powers on them that they should be protected and allowed to find their own true loves.
CONNOR MACKIERNAN is a 13th century Scottish warrior, a descendent of that Faerie prince, a man who lives only for honor and duty...more
There is an old Scottish legend of a magical Glen where the human daughters of Fae Prince Pol can draw power from their Fae blood. The legend protects all daughters in the line for as long as a single drop of Pol’s blood remains.
Caitlyn (Cate) Coryell has fallen into a rut. She is educated, successful, intelligent, financially secure, and has a loving family. She also enjoys a demanding career with her family’s Colorado based business. Unfortunately, her love life is her downfall. She is engaged...more
Caitlyn (Cate) Coryell has fallen into a rut. She is educated, successful, intelligent, financially secure, and has a loving family. She also enjoys a demanding career with her family’s Colorado based business. Unfortunately, her love life is her downfall. She is engaged...more
This story of Melissa Mayhue brought me home again, somehow it speaks of the novels written long ago, the ones I read when I was a teenager. Filled with romance, adventure and family it instantly made me want to snuggle up on the couch and let myself be swiped away to times that echo with long forgotten voices.
Caitlyn is at a juncture in her life, will she marry a man who is just interested in her for the connections her father has or will she finally find the strength and live her life the way...more
Caitlyn is at a juncture in her life, will she marry a man who is just interested in her for the connections her father has or will she finally find the strength and live her life the way...more
Heroine illogical and stupid. Conflicts were based on inaccurate assumptions. Nothing different or special enough.
STORY BRIEF:
The Setting:
Long ago Prince of the Fae, Pol, fell in love with a human Rose. They had three daughters. The descendants of these daughters would have a rose birthmark which was their link to the faerie world and the occasional use of faerie powers. In 1272 Scotland, Connor swore he would never marry because his fiancé left him to marry his no-good Uncle Artair. He felt wom...more
STORY BRIEF:
The Setting:
Long ago Prince of the Fae, Pol, fell in love with a human Rose. They had three daughters. The descendants of these daughters would have a rose birthmark which was their link to the faerie world and the occasional use of faerie powers. In 1272 Scotland, Connor swore he would never marry because his fiancé left him to marry his no-good Uncle Artair. He felt wom...more
I ocassionally like to read a bit of time-travel romance, so when I saw this one come through the library I thought I would give it a go. It is the first in a trilogy and is the author's debut. She is IMO an author to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was truly a great chemistry between Caitly and Connor and you were rooting for them the whole book (as least I was). I have put her next book, Highland guardian, on my must read list. Hugely satisfying story.
This is the first book in the The Daughters of the Glen series which takes us from 21st century Colorado to 13th century Scotland. Caitlyn Coryell has discovered her selfish, power-hungry fiance with another woman in his office and realizes that she didn't really love the man in the first place. Conner MacKiernan is desperate to save his sister Mairi from being forced to marry the horrible MacPherson and relies on his Fae ancestry to find a woman for him to marry (something he vowed he would nev...more
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May 16, 2011
Leanne
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Women who like kilts, soft hearts, women who have been cheated on
Recommended to Leanne by:
http://pocketafterdark.com/
I did like this book. I really liked A Highlander of Her Own better.
Connor MacKiernan was an unusual hero that I couldn't find all that attractive. I can't imagine him even staying under the same roof as the woman who had hurt him so much that it damaged him for other women - but he does. If it wasn't for Caitlyn Coryell's character and story, I probably would have put this one down. I loved the ending and how everything was wrapped up. I even look forward to reading about Connor's sister. (I u...more
Connor MacKiernan was an unusual hero that I couldn't find all that attractive. I can't imagine him even staying under the same roof as the woman who had hurt him so much that it damaged him for other women - but he does. If it wasn't for Caitlyn Coryell's character and story, I probably would have put this one down. I loved the ending and how everything was wrapped up. I even look forward to reading about Connor's sister. (I u...more
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When I read the initial prologue to this book I thought this was going to be really good. As the story went on I was sadly disappointed. I wanted to give this book 3 stars even 2 1/2, but sadly I could not. It just irks me when I can really get into a book that has potential and it goes nowhere. I thought the romance between the main characters Cate & Connor was really sweet, moving and very enjoyable. What I couldn't get into was the additional upheaval in Scotland with the battle of the po...more
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The first in the "Daughters of the Glen" series. I really liked this book! There seemed to be a pretty good plot and not a reliance on just physical attraction as the main plot drivers in the story. I very much approved of the ending, but I won't give away what exactly I approved of (and no, it wasn't that the characters stayed together, that was obviously going to happen). I even picked up on a plot twist fairly early on, not that I knew what the twist was exactly, just that the...more
The first in the "Daughters of the Glen" series. I really liked this book! There seemed to be a pretty good plot and not a reliance on just physical attraction as the main plot drivers in the story. I very much approved of the ending, but I won't give away what exactly I approved of (and no, it wasn't that the characters stayed together, that was obviously going to happen). I even picked up on a plot twist fairly early on, not that I knew what the twist was exactly, just that the...more
Feb 16, 2010
Jennifer Rayment
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of scottish time travel romances
I've decided I am going to put this note before each of my reviews. I have absolutely no background in literature, writing or reviewing. I am just a Librarian with a love for a good story. The opinions in the following review are ONLY my OPINIONS. I am not commenting on the writers ability since well -- I am not a writer and never will be. If you are the author of this book, my opinion is just that and not a judgment against you!
This is the 1st in a series titled "Daughters of the Glen" about t...more
This is the 1st in a series titled "Daughters of the Glen" about t...more
Simplesmente adorei! Tinha grandes expectativas relativamente a este livro e felizmente o livro correspondeu a todas essas expectativas. O prólogo prende logo a nossa atenção e a partir daí, a história flui naturalmente.
O romance entre o Connor e a Cate é mesmo lindo e dei por mim a suspirar várias vezes com algumas das cenas que se passaram entre eles que me aqueceram o coração (e ainda aquecem quando penso nelas *_*)
E visto que a maior parte da história se passa na Escócia medieval, também exi...more
O romance entre o Connor e a Cate é mesmo lindo e dei por mim a suspirar várias vezes com algumas das cenas que se passaram entre eles que me aqueceram o coração (e ainda aquecem quando penso nelas *_*)
E visto que a maior parte da história se passa na Escócia medieval, também exi...more
I enjoyed this lighthearted, historical romance, especially because of the Scottish highland setting. What woman doesn't love the idea of a hot, protective, passionate, skilled warrior in a kilt, once distant & emotionally restricted, falling in love, respecting, & cherishing his woman for the rest of their lives?! Yum! There's a time travel element in this book too w/ our heroine Cate, going back in time to the 1270's to help Conner with a task. I didn't care so much for the way Cate wa...more
My KMM Highlander books are packed away in a moving box and I needed a highlander fix. Often, this book gets compared to that series, so I picked it up. I’m glad I did. While not completely on par with KMM, it held its own and I have every intention of reading the rest of the series. I have high hopes that they’ll be even better than this one.
The book begins with a fae legend that is very beautifully written and sets up the story. But, for the next third or half of the book I was unimpressed. C...more
The book begins with a fae legend that is very beautifully written and sets up the story. But, for the next third or half of the book I was unimpressed. C...more
Je m'étais dit que ça pourrait peut-être ressembler à un Diana Gabaldon, vu que le concept était semblable... mais non, c'était juste mauvais et désagréable. Les personnes étaient beaucoup trop stéréotypées. Fin.
Jul 25, 2008
Sherry
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone for a great summer read
Shelves:
series,
light-reading
I throughly enjoyed this time traveling first in a series book. I happened upon it through Amazon, and thought it looked like a good summer read, I was very pleasantly surprised. I ordered all three in the series and I have to say, I look forward to this authors new books!
3.5 stars. I've read plenty of books on Highlanders and the Fae, but none by this author. When this popped up as an amazon Daily Deal, I bought it - sometimes I get a wild hair and need a good trashy romance novel.
The Fae don't come into the plot much in this one - they're mostly just part of the backstory. Conner, the Neanderthal Highlander, reminds me of another, whose name begins with J. Cate is no Clare though; she irritated me a bit at first. Even so, this story is rather reminiscent of Ou...more
The Fae don't come into the plot much in this one - they're mostly just part of the backstory. Conner, the Neanderthal Highlander, reminds me of another, whose name begins with J. Cate is no Clare though; she irritated me a bit at first. Even so, this story is rather reminiscent of Ou...more
Oh my lord I want to travel to Scotland. Scratch that I simply want Connor. An emotional man fill with duty and pride and wants to protect those that he loves. I swooned. I still swoon. I have no clue where to start. How about a tall sexy guy showing up in your room right after you finally find your self confidence to end your horrible relationship and become a little adventurous. And then, he takes you away to the 1200s. Where men fight for women, fight with swords, protect their family, have p...more
Mar 24, 2009
CaliGirlRae
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fantasy & Time Travel Romance Fans
Really cute and light fantasy time travel romance. I especially like the opening prologue which read like a fairytale.
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This was an entertaining book, but it wasn't great. In Thirty Nights, the characters were one dimensional--the hero was stubborn and imposing, the heroine foolish and naive. The story itself was very predictable, but what kept me interested in the story were the details the author included about life in 13th century Scotland. There is nothing paranormal about this book (besides the time-travel aspect, which really makes it read like a historical), and fairies are involved only to the extent that...more
Ok, I'll say it: I'm a bit of a romance novel snob. I believe there HAS to be a certain level of angst, danger, plot twists, anger, and of course, paranormal activity. (Granted, I've read romance novels without paranormal additions that I completely loved, but the paranormal angle makes it SO much better! Well, only if the author is excellent with integrating it like Ms. Mayhue!) Also, even though romance novels are pretty well known for their love scenes, I'm not a fan of them taking up the maj...more
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It was really a 3.5 for me. It was a decent read, fairly entertaining, but nothing spectacular. I don't usually read romances but I thought it might be fun and picked this one for a dollar on my kindle. I loved the Outlander books and this has shades of those novels, but I like Jamie a whole heck of a lot than I liked Connor, the hero in this book. Also, although I'm not a scholar of Scottish history, I had to suspend my disbelief and overlook the fact that if and American were mysteriously tran...more
I feel like a cheat. I want to give this book five stars because it centers around a theme I love so much, and that theme by the way usually comes in the form of a tall, muscular Highlander in a kilt. Honestly, my obsession is obviously not healthy, but who cares. I blame Jamie Fraser for stealing my heart.
But, why did I not give this book five stars? Well, simply because Mayhue left too many lose ends. I mean, I can understand if they would serve a function later on in the series, but in this b...more
But, why did I not give this book five stars? Well, simply because Mayhue left too many lose ends. I mean, I can understand if they would serve a function later on in the series, but in this b...more
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Ma possibile che tutti gli highlanders del medioevo riescano ad innamorarsi solo di donne che gli piombano addosso dal futuro, e che intelligenti, colte ed affermate donne in carriera del nostro millennio si rimbambiscano per il primo adone in kilt che le trascina in castelli senza un bagno degno di questo nome?!
Nei libri di questo genere parrebbe proprio di si!
Sa di già letto, sia come elementi che come sviluppo della trama, ma come storia e narrazione non è male, e si differenzia da altre dell...more
Nei libri di questo genere parrebbe proprio di si!
Sa di già letto, sia come elementi che come sviluppo della trama, ma come storia e narrazione non è male, e si differenzia da altre dell...more
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Melissa Mayhue lives in Colorado, in the shadow of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, with her family, two insanely spoiled dogs, one domineering cat, a turtle with an attitude, and way too many fish in their aquarium. If any one thing is obvious about the books I like best, it's that I love my Happy Ever After endings!!
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