He's had centuries to dream of her...
Mis-adventurous historian Bree Kirkland discovers a one hundred fifty year old warrior buried in a crypt b...
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May 30, 2011
texxie
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I won this book via a goodreads giveaway. Thank you Ms. Clenney. :)
I was pleasantly suprised by this book. I found Bree to be a fantastic female lead. She's very stong willed and independent while vulnerable at the same time. Emotionally atleast. Bree is always on the hunt. She enjoys digging up the past and making sense of it. Literally. She has inherited her late grandmothers home and on that land lies the family graveyard. What lay buried underground, right in her back yard, More...
I was pleasantly suprised by this book. I found Bree to be a fantastic female lead. She's very stong willed and independent while vulnerable at the same time. Emotionally atleast. Bree is always on the hunt. She enjoys digging up the past and making sense of it. Literally. She has inherited her late grandmothers home and on that land lies the family graveyard. What lay buried underground, right in her back yard, More...
Feb 21, 2012
Kristy
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This book started out good, kinda dragged through the middle and then picked back up at the end. I really enjoyed the story. But I was expecting it to be like Kiss of the Highlander It was the same kind of idea, with the highlander from centuries ago, waking up in our time, but it wasn't executed as well.
Faelan, the warrior from 1860, was too modern. He referenced modern day things and spoke like he had been in this time period far longer than a couple of days. It was explaine More...
Faelan, the warrior from 1860, was too modern. He referenced modern day things and spoke like he had been in this time period far longer than a couple of days. It was explaine More...
Feb 04, 2012
Sophia
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Looking for a book with paranormal elements, adventure, mystery, intriguing plots, romance, and a dash of Highlander thrown in for good measure? Well look no more!
A young woman mistakenly opens a vault hoping to find treasure, but ends up with a true Highland warrior who's first waking motion is to almost decapitate her with his dirk because he thinks she's a demon. The fact that 150 years have gone by and it is time for the warrior to awaken and be set free actually sets in motion m More...
A young woman mistakenly opens a vault hoping to find treasure, but ends up with a true Highland warrior who's first waking motion is to almost decapitate her with his dirk because he thinks she's a demon. The fact that 150 years have gone by and it is time for the warrior to awaken and be set free actually sets in motion m More...
Nov 24, 2011
Holjo
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Rated 3.5/5
Summary: Bree Kirkland has been a treasure hunter all her life. When she inherits her Grandmother's home, which includes a graveyard and crypt, she can't help herself from investigating the property - especially after discovering a map and strange metal disc in the home. Bree's curiosity reaches a pinnacle on the day she uses the disc, which is actually a key, to open a capsule inside the crypt. By doing so, she has awakened a Scottish Highland warrior who has been asl More...
Summary: Bree Kirkland has been a treasure hunter all her life. When she inherits her Grandmother's home, which includes a graveyard and crypt, she can't help herself from investigating the property - especially after discovering a map and strange metal disc in the home. Bree's curiosity reaches a pinnacle on the day she uses the disc, which is actually a key, to open a capsule inside the crypt. By doing so, she has awakened a Scottish Highland warrior who has been asl More...
Oct 29, 2011
Inga
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I loved it! I read it in one sitting; I could not put the book away. It did not matter, that it was already 3 am in the morning, but I finished it! It was romantic, exciting, funny book to read. I really enjoyed the writing, the story itself and characters! Well, give me a Scottish warriors and I’m totally hooked.
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Meet Bree – a sassy woman who thinks that she is about to find a treasure in the chapel in her backyard. Surprise, surpr More...
I loved it! I read it in one sitting; I could not put the book away. It did not matter, that it was already 3 am in the morning, but I finished it! It was romantic, exciting, funny book to read. I really enjoyed the writing, the story itself and characters! Well, give me a Scottish warriors and I’m totally hooked.
Regarding the plot:
Meet Bree – a sassy woman who thinks that she is about to find a treasure in the chapel in her backyard. Surprise, surpr More...
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Sep 28, 2011
Sheila
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When Bree opens a treasure chest on her grandmother’s property, a highland warrior leaping out the grave isn’t quite what she expects. Kilt, sporran, dagger and all, with a battle-cry straight from Braveheart, Faelan is huge, immensely attractive, and seriously weakened by 150 years of confinement. He’s also very much alive, and the first thing on Bree’s agenda is feeding him and keeping him that way. After all, she’s an archeologist; what could be better than a real-live piece of history to tal
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Aug 05, 2011
My Life. One Story at a Time.
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I literally do not know what to say about this book. It ended. I read the last page. I did not want it to end. I read the last page again. It still ended.
"A voice brushed her ear. `What was lies within cannot be, until time has passed with the key.'"
It's not that the book didn't come to a wonderful, climatic ending. It did. I just did not want it to end. It was action packed. It was pack with intrigue and suspense. It was packed with a whole lot of beautiful Scots More...
"A voice brushed her ear. `What was lies within cannot be, until time has passed with the key.'"
It's not that the book didn't come to a wonderful, climatic ending. It did. I just did not want it to end. It was action packed. It was pack with intrigue and suspense. It was packed with a whole lot of beautiful Scots More...
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Aug 01, 2011
Sheyla
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Bree Kirkland is looking for a treasure in her Grandmother's property but what she finds instead is a Highlander hunk, whom she awakens from a hundred and fifty years of slumber.
Faelan has been placed in the Time Vault by a demon, Druan. To his dismay he realizes that everyone he has loved, including his family, are all gone. He also has to deal with the attraction towards the woman who is helping him come to grips with this new decade. His clan has defended the world from demons for c More...
Faelan has been placed in the Time Vault by a demon, Druan. To his dismay he realizes that everyone he has loved, including his family, are all gone. He also has to deal with the attraction towards the woman who is helping him come to grips with this new decade. His clan has defended the world from demons for c More...
Jul 29, 2011
Book Binge
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Bree Kirkland has been treasure hunting all of her life so when she finds out that there might be a treasure in her own backyard, literally, she’s pretty excited about it. She manages to open the huge crypt and in there she finds….a man? And a beautiful kilted one as well.
It seems that Faelen Connor was put into a time vault by a demon 150 years ago and Bree’s the one that has set him free. Faelan’s obviously not used to anything here in the 21st century but he picks up on things quick More...
It seems that Faelen Connor was put into a time vault by a demon 150 years ago and Bree’s the one that has set him free. Faelan’s obviously not used to anything here in the 21st century but he picks up on things quick More...
Jul 26, 2011
Chandra
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AUTHOR: AWAKEN THE HIGHLAND WARRIOR is a Scottish Highlands Historical Romance. This is Anita’s first book written and the first in a series called “Highland Warrior”. Naturally scenes from one event to another are not written smoothly but okay, the author is new at it. Give her a break. She is going to be even greater someday.
SYNOPSIS – Faelan, a Scottish warrior awakens 150 years after being put into a time chamber by an evil force. Bree, while looking for treasure, opens his More...
SYNOPSIS – Faelan, a Scottish warrior awakens 150 years after being put into a time chamber by an evil force. Bree, while looking for treasure, opens his More...
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Jun 30, 2011
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When I first started reading this book, I had high hopes. Though it starts out with shades of Karen Marie Moning, it does go its own way and I was intrigued.
But that intrigue dips and turns in ways early on that leave you frustrated. The main issue I have is it takes twelve chapters before things begin to really move along. Once Bree awakens Faelan after his 150-year nap, through the first eleven chapters it’s nothing but the two of them dancing around one another, lying to one another More...
But that intrigue dips and turns in ways early on that leave you frustrated. The main issue I have is it takes twelve chapters before things begin to really move along. Once Bree awakens Faelan after his 150-year nap, through the first eleven chapters it’s nothing but the two of them dancing around one another, lying to one another More...
Apr 27, 2011
Bookaholics
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Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney
Paranormal Romance –May 1st, 2011
4 stars
Inventive and charming, those who love Karen Marie Moning’s time travel Highlander series will be sure to delight in this book!
After all these years, Bree finally thinks she has found a real treasure. But she is in the shock of her life when open the hidden vault and unearths a hunky highlander instead of gold! At first she can’t believe she found a man inside, especially one More...
Paranormal Romance –May 1st, 2011
4 stars
Inventive and charming, those who love Karen Marie Moning’s time travel Highlander series will be sure to delight in this book!
After all these years, Bree finally thinks she has found a real treasure. But she is in the shock of her life when open the hidden vault and unearths a hunky highlander instead of gold! At first she can’t believe she found a man inside, especially one More...
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Nov 14, 2011
Lisa
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If you like Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series, you'll probably like this series. If you can overlook Faelen, the Highland Warrior from the 1800s modern vocabulary and his quick understanding of modern wonders like cameras (how did he know they take photographs?!) then you'll grow to like the characters, humor, action scenes, men in kilts, bad demons and icky halflings. It's explained later in the book that warriors pick up languages and dialects fast. It's part of their disguises. I guess t
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Aug 30, 2011
Steph
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Bloody hell where to do I even start... It was INCREDIBLE! I was sucked straight into the story from the very first page to the very last word.
I will write this review asuming that you have read the back cover of the book.
Faelen is an amazing Hero. I loved that in the beginning he is so out of place. How differently he sees the world. The whole Kilt thing is SO HOT. I think I may have fallen in love with him lol. Some people hated that he appologised for everything. But I liked t More...
I will write this review asuming that you have read the back cover of the book.
Faelen is an amazing Hero. I loved that in the beginning he is so out of place. How differently he sees the world. The whole Kilt thing is SO HOT. I think I may have fallen in love with him lol. Some people hated that he appologised for everything. But I liked t More...
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Jun 25, 2011
Alleluialu
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Anita Clenney, the author of this book, asked me to read and review it and I am honored to do so. I really enjoy reading time travel books mainly because of the reactions of the unsuspecting (in most cases) time traveler to the time to which he/she has been transported. This book did not disappoint in that regard. As a bonus, in this book you get the exciting warriors vs. demons aspect. Faelan is trapped in a time vault for 150 years and released by Bree, an adventurous Civil War expert. While e
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Aug 23, 2011
Kristin
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Bree loves a good puzzle, so it is no surprise that when she finds a treasure map, she sets off to find the treasure. The only thing is, the treasure that she is looking for isn't at all what she thought it was going to be. Instead of finding old artifacts she finds Faelan, a Scottish warrior who was locked away in a time vault for the last 150 years.
I really enjoyed this story. I bought the book on a whim at Borders when it was half off. It sounded like such a crazy kooky book from More...
I really enjoyed this story. I bought the book on a whim at Borders when it was half off. It sounded like such a crazy kooky book from More...
Jul 07, 2011
Amber
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A highland warrior that is protecting the world from demons has been locked in a time vault for 150 years is released by a modern woman who is obsessed by antiques. Bree and Faelan's story is enough to make me wish that demons were hunting me down, just so that I could have a Faelan come rescue me.
I feel really bad for Faelan. He's thrust into the 21st century with no clue what's going on with anything in this world. Not only that but he's not sure if the only person who even knows he' More...
I feel really bad for Faelan. He's thrust into the 21st century with no clue what's going on with anything in this world. Not only that but he's not sure if the only person who even knows he' More...
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Jun 30, 2011
Kristen
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GENRE: Scottish Paranormal Romance
THEME: Highlander and Demons
RECEIVED: Received from Author for Review
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I’ve read a few Highlander genre novels, but nothing compared to how much I love Awaken the Highlander by Anita Clenney. Not only did she add a paranormal touch, but the character both main and secondary were well developed and I enjoyed all the different personalities, with the addition of a wonderful well-put tog More...
THEME: Highlander and Demons
RECEIVED: Received from Author for Review
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
I’ve read a few Highlander genre novels, but nothing compared to how much I love Awaken the Highlander by Anita Clenney. Not only did she add a paranormal touch, but the character both main and secondary were well developed and I enjoyed all the different personalities, with the addition of a wonderful well-put tog More...
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Aug 04, 2011
Lucy
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Awaken the Highland Warrior
I admit to a weakness for Highlander stories. I love the era, the strong men, the trouble, the kilts. What I don’t love is the tendency for the females in the Highlander stories to be clingy, soft ladies who constantly need rescuing by the big Alpha males. So, it was a very pleasant surprise to get to know the heroine of this book, Bree Kirkland. I am not sure if she is just a naturally strong character, if it is due to the time-travel aspect (she is a moder More...
I admit to a weakness for Highlander stories. I love the era, the strong men, the trouble, the kilts. What I don’t love is the tendency for the females in the Highlander stories to be clingy, soft ladies who constantly need rescuing by the big Alpha males. So, it was a very pleasant surprise to get to know the heroine of this book, Bree Kirkland. I am not sure if she is just a naturally strong character, if it is due to the time-travel aspect (she is a moder More...
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Dec 02, 2011
LilaBird
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O-M-G. Anita Clenney is my new Karen Marie Moning. I almost want to just end the review there. 'Nuf said.
But I guess I'll say a little more. So, this is the awesome story of a special clan of Scottish warriors who are basically demon slayers sent on missions by the Archangel, Michael. You get all the usual "special clan" stuff that you would expect: mate marks, special talismans that can only be used by specific warriors, certain clan members have special gifts or abili More...
But I guess I'll say a little more. So, this is the awesome story of a special clan of Scottish warriors who are basically demon slayers sent on missions by the Archangel, Michael. You get all the usual "special clan" stuff that you would expect: mate marks, special talismans that can only be used by specific warriors, certain clan members have special gifts or abili More...
Oct 04, 2011
*yadkny*
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What would you do if a Scottish Highland warrior suddenly came into your life? Well for Bree Kirkland, she simply put him to bed and fed him.
The adventure began right in Bree’s own backyard. The death of her grandmother ushered in a need to reclaim her roots, starting in the one place that holds the fondest and most frightening of memories for her. After exploring the house she inherited, Bree finds herself outside in the graveyard chapel with a most astonishing discovery. Surprise q More...
The adventure began right in Bree’s own backyard. The death of her grandmother ushered in a need to reclaim her roots, starting in the one place that holds the fondest and most frightening of memories for her. After exploring the house she inherited, Bree finds herself outside in the graveyard chapel with a most astonishing discovery. Surprise q More...
May 12, 2011
Staci
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Well, I have to be honest and tell you that I thought this one was just going to be a big cheesy sex fest. Instead, I need to admit to my readers that I actually enjoyed it. It was fun, fast paced, had some great action, and the storyline was one that kept me engaged. I liked the two main characters and the author made me want to get back to the story so that I could figure out what was going to happen next!! I'm open to reading a lot of different genres and this was a fun one More...
Well, I have to be honest and tell you that I thought this one was just going to be a big cheesy sex fest. Instead, I need to admit to my readers that I actually enjoyed it. It was fun, fast paced, had some great action, and the storyline was one that kept me engaged. I liked the two main characters and the author made me want to get back to the story so that I could figure out what was going to happen next!! I'm open to reading a lot of different genres and this was a fun one More...
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May 25, 2011
WildAboutBones
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This is the first in the new Connor Clan series. It drew and kept my attention almost from the first page. Demons, lizard/snake men, a few vampires, an Archangel, a plot to destroy mankind, sword & dirk fighting, sexy highlanders, a damsel so not in distress, a smoldering attraction and a little humor - what more do you need for a good paranormal romance read?
Bree, historian and Indiana Jones wannbe, finds more than she bargained for when she unearths a crypt while treasure hunting and More...
Bree, historian and Indiana Jones wannbe, finds more than she bargained for when she unearths a crypt while treasure hunting and More...
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Sep 17, 2011
Rachael
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I really like this book (and having my other fav author terry spears praise it on the cover helped too)
was a fast paced book and plenty of action and romance and sexy stuff .. but enough of the tension to keep it interesting ...
and plenty of funny secondary charecters .. loved Ronan as well ...
would def love to read mnore of this series :D
if i only had one gripe (maybe 2) (spoiler ahead if ya havent read this book STOP NOW)
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was a fast paced book and plenty of action and romance and sexy stuff .. but enough of the tension to keep it interesting ...
and plenty of funny secondary charecters .. loved Ronan as well ...
would def love to read mnore of this series :D
if i only had one gripe (maybe 2) (spoiler ahead if ya havent read this book STOP NOW)
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May 30, 2011
jD
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Awaken the Highland Warrior (Connor Clan #1)
Faelan Connor and his clan are Highland warriors tasked by the Archangel Michael to fight demons and their minions. His specific task was to capture an old and powerful demon named Druan who is hell bent on unleashing a virus that would wipe out mankind. The job entails locking the demon in a special vault for 150 years to drain its power. The night of Faelan’s well planned capture turned into nightmare as Druan turned the tables by capturing More...
Faelan Connor and his clan are Highland warriors tasked by the Archangel Michael to fight demons and their minions. His specific task was to capture an old and powerful demon named Druan who is hell bent on unleashing a virus that would wipe out mankind. The job entails locking the demon in a special vault for 150 years to drain its power. The night of Faelan’s well planned capture turned into nightmare as Druan turned the tables by capturing More...
Aug 23, 2011
Donna
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I decided to read this based on other reviews and I gotta say they were right. This was a good well written story. What could be better than a Highland Warrior. I will be looking for more books by this author.
Historian Bree Kirkland has always been in love with the past, but when she accidentally wakes an ancient Scottish warrior who's spent the past 150 years sleeping in her backyard, her present is suddenly fraught with danger. Faelan has awakened from the time vault ravenous--in m More...
Historian Bree Kirkland has always been in love with the past, but when she accidentally wakes an ancient Scottish warrior who's spent the past 150 years sleeping in her backyard, her present is suddenly fraught with danger. Faelan has awakened from the time vault ravenous--in m More...
Jun 10, 2011
Wendy
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Faelen Connor has been suspended for 150 years. The last thing he remembers is being sealed in a vault by the demon Druan, and the next thing he knows, he is being freed by a beautiful woman who may or may not be human. Bree Kirkland thinks she's about to strike it rich when she unseals the old vault in her family's crypt, but when a kilted madman leaps out and almost takes her head off, she knows that this is not going to be her day.
I cussed this book up oneside and down the other More...
I cussed this book up oneside and down the other More...
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Sep 07, 2011
Brandie
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this book was amazing!!! I found it completely by accident, I was on my Nook browsing and found it in the steals n deals section, figured 99 cents wasn't much of a risk, and I am so glad I bought it!! I only wish the author had written more. Bree is a very interesting, strong lead character who is very easy to sympathize with, especially over matters concerning Faelan. She's not too over the top like so many female lead characters in similar books. Faelan can tend to make the reader angry at tim
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Jul 17, 2011
Tahlia
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I loved this book from the very first page. The writing was evocative, had a lovely touch of humour and lots of sensitivity. The story had plenty of action, romance and mystery, and I so much wanted to spend more time with the Warrior, Faelan that I re read the book as soon as I finished it.
This book had me giggling in some parts, gripping my seat in others and moved to tears in others. It’s the kind of romance I love – the romance isn’t the only thing happening and the sex isn’t ove More...
This book had me giggling in some parts, gripping my seat in others and moved to tears in others. It’s the kind of romance I love – the romance isn’t the only thing happening and the sex isn’t ove More...
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Jun 26, 2011
Heather
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There is one genre of books that I can't seem to pass up, those that include highland warriors, well really, any man in a kilt will do. Add in some time travel and a dose of romance and you have my undivided attention. Awaken the Highland Warrior, went even further, a successful, in charge kind of women.
Bree Kirkland has always felt that someone was watching out for her safety. Perhaps an angel. She thought nothing of digging away in the crypt in her backyard during the dark of More...
Bree Kirkland has always felt that someone was watching out for her safety. Perhaps an angel. She thought nothing of digging away in the crypt in her backyard during the dark of More...
