Spellbound

Hot Highlands Romance #1

by Kelly Jameson

Kade MacAlister has had to fight for everything. Respect. Approval. Love. To prove himself man and warrior and to win the hand of the woman he seeks to marry, he leaves Scotland to fight in Ireland. When he returns, he finds his clan has been attacked by the MacKinnons, with whom they’ve been at peace. His older brother and his betrothed are dead. Kade discovers the chieftain Brodie MacKinnon has a daughter with the Sight, Maighdlin, whom he hid away in a village years ago to protect. A bride was taken from him, so he’ll take a new bride—his enemy’s daughter—and make her pay for her father’s sins. Kade finds Maighdlin and kidnaps her. But when their paths cross, sparks fly, and Kade is spellbound. Maighdlin has no idea how hot it’s going get in her new husband’s arms. To make things more complicated, Maighdlin can see Kade’s brother’s spirit, and Kade must learn of a terrible family secret before his brother Niall can find peace. Kade and his new bride will be consumed by his quest for revenge unless they can learn to forgive…surrendering to the sensual fires of their bodies and the love in their hearts.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical, Scotland

487 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 25, 2013

About the author

Kelly Jameson is the author of 24 books, including:

SPELLBOUND
(Hot Highlands Romance series, Book 1)

"An unforgettable highland warrior seeking revenge, an innocent maiden brave enough to confront him. Spellbound is a terrific novel filled with passion, intrigue, vengeance, and all-consuming love. Readers will clamor for a sequel." Kat Martin, New York Times best-selling author with over 13 million books in print

TO TAME A ROGUE

"Sizzling with sexual tension, filled with passion, an old-fashioned romance. Fast-paced and fun to read." Kat Martin, New York Times best-selling author

Other Novels by Kelly Jameson (Award-winning dark suspense, urban fiction, zombie parody, short stories)

DEAD ON

DEAD ON is "Brilliant. A chilling erotic suspense that will send shivers down your spine. A sensuous, gripping tale of murder through the ages."
--Kat Martin, New York Times Best-Selling Author

SHARDS OF SUMMER

SHARDS OF SUMMER is "The Great Gatsby for the beach generation." Ken Bruen, best-selling crime noir author (LONDON BOULEVARD, THE GUARDS, HEADSTONE)

WHAT REMAINED OF KATRINA: A NOVEL OF NEW ORLEANS

"WHAT REMAINED OF KATRINA becomes a powerful story of the city's underclass, the one seldom reported by the media, the one seldom visited by tourists. This is Jameson's third novel, and may be the best one yet." Walter Brasch, Journalist/Author, Before the First Snow: Stories From the Revolution

MOBY D*CKHEAD: OR THE WHITE ZOMBIE WHALE (A zombie MASHUP by Herman Melville and Kelly Jameson)

"There are books about sea life and whales. There are books about zombies.
But Kelly Jameson may be the first person to write a book about a zombie whale. MOBY D*CKHEAD OR THE WHITE ZOMBIE WHALE is an interesting parody of the most famous whale in literature. And, just like the original, this one is interesting and has many layers to peel through. It may be as terrifying as the original, but this one is a little more suggestive and a lot more fun."
--Walter Brasch, Before the First Snow: Stories from the Revolution

JerZey
"A wacky and hilarious slice of zombie goodness. Wicked and deranged, it's TIME BANDITS meets SHAUN OF THE DEAD with a big dose of just-plain-nuts. Highly recommended" --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of DEAD OF NIGHT and PATIENT ZERO

Horrorphilia reviewer Gabino Iglesias says JerZey "...starts weird and finishes strong. The prose is packed with humor and there's an underlying message about what it means to be human that readers should discover by themselves. Pick up a copy today."

Some of her published short stories are collected in an anthology called DESPERATE, DISTURBED, DERANGED, AND DOUBLE-LATTED. She has also been published in Maxim Jakubowski's the Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica (vol 8 & 9), Sex in the City Paris, and the Mammoth Book of Erotic Romance and Domination.

"Jameson's prose is raw, cut-to-the-chase and knife-at-the-jugular. I especially like monkey stories, and she has a doozy of a monkey story in this collection. But that's not all. The collection is loaded with interesting characters who raise personal debasement and self-deprecation to an art form, and yet we smile all the way through it because the writing is so powerful. These people are flawed, and we get to see 'em at their worst. Caution: Leave one's inhibitions on the doorstep when reading these rich, flavorful offerings. Not for the faint of heart." C. G. Bauer, author

Reviews

[Debbie DiFiore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story

I enjoyed the book and storyline but enough was enough. The h kept wandering off and getting kidnapped and almost killed at least four times. After one I think I would be smart enough not to go off on my own. And honestly there was too much sex and I got tired of that too. But I will read the series. I did like the story of the brothers ghost and I wish he hadn't died. He was funny and it would have been fun to see more of his shenanigans. Writing was okay but it read like may be a first time writer. Just a little scattered. But I gave it three stars since I liked the premise.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised by this book, which I found as a free read on Amazon. It encompasses all that is good about historical, Highlander romance.

[Yolanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it captivating enchanting and keeps you on the edge of your seat

[caroline connelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

good highlander read

Story was a good read with just the right amount of everything to keep you hooked and wanting to finish the book.

[Karry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Loved the Highlander meets BDSM for beginners sexiness of this story! Very good storyline. Great rhythm and flow. I truly enjoyed it!

[Coco.V]

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[Daneesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this! About to start Book 2.

[Crystal · Rating 2 out of 5]

second time around not so good. I couldn't connect with the story or the characters.

[Love Butterfly]

I read "To tame a Rogue" and enjoyed that story. So I looked for another book written by same author. I was left unsatisfied.

Heroine Maighdlin, was raised in a quite village and was told not to wander off. Once she did that and unfortunately got raped. She started to see things and became isolated except her friend Elliot who taught her some lesson how to defend herself. However, she never used those skills and kept getting kidnapped throughout this book
Author tends to repeat herself i.e Heroes in both books (to tame a Rouge and Spellbound) have black hair and hazel/golden eyes. Similar built like they are twin.