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Highland Quickies #1
Highland Steam
Tragedy strikes in the Highlands, making Drostan the laird of the Comyn clan and in need of a wife to placate his people. His only choice is to trust in magic and travel to the sacred circle of stones…where he must passionately lay claim to the woman Fate brings him.
Briana is lost and alone when magic lights up the night. She meets the man of her dreams, a man who rocks her to her very core with orgasm after orgasm and somehow manages to steal her heart. The problem? The man of her dreams lives eight hundred years in the past.
Briana is lost and alone when magic lights up the night. She meets the man of her dreams, a man who rocks her to her very core with orgasm after orgasm and somehow manages to steal her heart. The problem? The man of her dreams lives eight hundred years in the past.
54 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 22, 2012
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About the author
Eliza Knight
142 books1,952 followersEliza Knight is an award winning, USA Today and international bestselling author. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles and ran through the fields in Southern France. She can still remember standing before the great golden palace, and imagining what life must have been like. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, her weekends were filled with visits to museums, and historical reenactments. Escape into history for courageous heroines, irresistible heroes and daring escapades. Join Eliza (sometimes as E.) on riveting historical journeys that cross landscapes around the world. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Novelists, Inc., the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and a co-host on the History, Books and Wine podcast. Eliza also writes contemporary women's fiction as Michelle Brandon.
While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she tries to keep up with her three not-so-little children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses, two very naughty Newfies, and a turtle named Fish.
CONFESSIONS OF A GRAMMAR QUEEN out now! LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 out June 9, 2026!
For more information about book club visits, downloadable reader guides, upcoming author events, book news, newsletter and more, visit her website: www.elizaknight.com
If you love history and want to dive in for some fun, visit Eliza's popular, award-winning blog:
http://historyundressed.com or her history podcast: https://historybooksandwinepodcast.bu...
To connect on social media, visit/follow Eliza at the following:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elizaknightfi...
Instagram: @ElizaKnightFiction
While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she tries to keep up with her three not-so-little children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses, two very naughty Newfies, and a turtle named Fish.
CONFESSIONS OF A GRAMMAR QUEEN out now! LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 out June 9, 2026!
For more information about book club visits, downloadable reader guides, upcoming author events, book news, newsletter and more, visit her website: www.elizaknight.com
If you love history and want to dive in for some fun, visit Eliza's popular, award-winning blog:
http://historyundressed.com or her history podcast: https://historybooksandwinepodcast.bu...
To connect on social media, visit/follow Eliza at the following:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elizaknightfi...
Instagram: @ElizaKnightFiction
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August 27, 2013
I really enjoyed this short, very erotic story.
The story is well summarised in the book description, and to take it further would be to give away the whole plot.
Suufice to say that it moves along at a brisk pace and that the action is very sexy indeed. The points of view, and the feelings and emotions of both of the main characters are represented in great, horny detail.
Near the beginning of the book, I thought that there might be a littering of inaccuracies which could irritate me. Half of my heritage is of the Highlands, so a simple slip such as saying that Ben Nevis is "one of" the highest summits, when it is actually THE tallest mountain in the British Isles, made me think Oh no! But I was wrong. The geography and clan history was fairly accurate, and not irritating or distracting at all.
With all of the sexy action, and the interactions between the characters, going on, there was no time to dwell on the background!
This is a great little piece of erotica, and I shall certainly look out for Eliza Knight in the future.
Highly recommended.
The story is well summarised in the book description, and to take it further would be to give away the whole plot.
Suufice to say that it moves along at a brisk pace and that the action is very sexy indeed. The points of view, and the feelings and emotions of both of the main characters are represented in great, horny detail.
Near the beginning of the book, I thought that there might be a littering of inaccuracies which could irritate me. Half of my heritage is of the Highlands, so a simple slip such as saying that Ben Nevis is "one of" the highest summits, when it is actually THE tallest mountain in the British Isles, made me think Oh no! But I was wrong. The geography and clan history was fairly accurate, and not irritating or distracting at all.
With all of the sexy action, and the interactions between the characters, going on, there was no time to dwell on the background!
This is a great little piece of erotica, and I shall certainly look out for Eliza Knight in the future.
Highly recommended.
January 31, 2026
"Highland Steam" is the first book in the "Touchstone" series by Eliza Knight. I normally wouldn't read a historical or a time travel book, and then when I found out that this book was both, I wasn't sure. I am definitely glad that I gave it a read. Eliza did a great job with this novella. I liked the scene when Briana was at "Inverlochy" and saw Drostan. I can't wait to read "Highland Brawn," the next book in the series.
May 11, 2021
Good
Fast pace time travel , Briana travels back in time and see a man on a rock and she thinks it a dream from eating berries after lost in the highlands. With a little magic in stones she finally finds home and a family. Good gast paced
Fast pace time travel , Briana travels back in time and see a man on a rock and she thinks it a dream from eating berries after lost in the highlands. With a little magic in stones she finally finds home and a family. Good gast paced
March 13, 2021
Highland steam review
Much too short. Plot could have been fleshed out a lot more. Maybe i will read the other books I’m the series before i comment.
Much too short. Plot could have been fleshed out a lot more. Maybe i will read the other books I’m the series before i comment.
November 11, 2025
Great short story of magic and love along the way!
September 5, 2020
Drostan and Briana
While it was a steamy time traveling tale, I felt it was too short for the story to make much sense. It has so much potential though. Or maybe I just didn’t realize these are supposed to be short.
While it was a steamy time traveling tale, I felt it was too short for the story to make much sense. It has so much potential though. Or maybe I just didn’t realize these are supposed to be short.
November 18, 2013
Reviewed by Nichelle, Book provided by Ellora’s Cave, and Review originally posted at Romancing the Book.
I was absolutely happy with this short story. Right from the beginning I knew it was a quickie as that’s what the cover says. I feel the author tidied up the story and made sure to flesh out the characters right along with the story so that it didn’t feel rushed.
The sex scenes in the story are hot, the characters falling in love is believable.
Briana feels alone and without family. Drostan is ready to give Briana the family that she has lost.
The fact that this is a time travel makes for some fun in the beginning when the heroine and the hero first meet. Which to me made this story quite fun and believable.
I loved this story and will definitely be looking for this author again. There is a sequel and I plan to read it! Great job Eliza Knight!
I was absolutely happy with this short story. Right from the beginning I knew it was a quickie as that’s what the cover says. I feel the author tidied up the story and made sure to flesh out the characters right along with the story so that it didn’t feel rushed.
The sex scenes in the story are hot, the characters falling in love is believable.
Briana feels alone and without family. Drostan is ready to give Briana the family that she has lost.
The fact that this is a time travel makes for some fun in the beginning when the heroine and the hero first meet. Which to me made this story quite fun and believable.
I loved this story and will definitely be looking for this author again. There is a sequel and I plan to read it! Great job Eliza Knight!
April 15, 2013
I really enjoyed this story. It's one that I wish had been longer! I loved the characters and would like to have known more.
The only thing I didn't like was the word "cunny" for a woman's private area.
Eliza Knight knows how to write steamy love scenes!
The only thing I didn't like was the word "cunny" for a woman's private area.
Eliza Knight knows how to write steamy love scenes!
March 31, 2018
Highland Steam
You have me hurked. I do not know when I have enjoyed a book or books so much. They are so full of love and magic. I just can not stop, and on to the next one. Thank you again. Ada G.
You have me hurked. I do not know when I have enjoyed a book or books so much. They are so full of love and magic. I just can not stop, and on to the next one. Thank you again. Ada G.
April 3, 2012
I enjoyed this novella. Some steamy scenes with a Highlander, how could I not?
June 7, 2013
I love the time traveling back to the highlands it is my favorite I kinda wish I could do that to see it all before my eyes but with this book you can see it if you can imagine it
November 19, 2013
I read this short, very hot book sitting in the x-ray waiting room for my hubby. It was full of fantasy, time travel and sex. What more could a girl ask for in a Short story!
August 25, 2014
Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my most erotic fantasy of a night in the Highlands .
November 25, 2014
I loved it! But sooo short, I wanted to know more about Drostan and life in 12th century with his 21st century wife.
June 15, 2012
What a great read by a wonderful author. You could picture yourself in the highlands... Terrific.
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