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Daughters of the Glen #3
Soul of a Highlander
Nine years ago, Faerie Magic saved Mairi MacKiernan at the cost of her dreams of happiness, snatching her from her life in 1272, and depositing her in the twenty-first century. Now, she must save the last Daughter of the MacKiernan family...who was murdered in 1295. Transported back in time at her request, Mairi finds herself captured by the same evil men as before! Is this the price the Faerie Magic requires of her this time? Ramos Servans has dedicated his dreams to service as a Guardian, but when he discovers the evil unleashed on the Mortal Plain by his father and their people, he swears he will atone by ridding the world of Nuadian deceit. Part of his mission involves rescuing a lovely Highland lassie, and in the passion that grows between them, Ramos and Mairi find a new dream.
But falling in love can be dangerous when Faerie Magic is involved. Dreams may not be the only cost....
But falling in love can be dangerous when Faerie Magic is involved. Dreams may not be the only cost....
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 20, 2008
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Melissa Mayhue
21 books525 followersMelissa 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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July 12, 2018
I had kind of forgotten the details of this series since it’s been so long since I’ve read the first two but the details started coming back to me as I was reading. And I must say I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would! While I didn’t particularly connect with any of them, I very much enjoyed the characters and seeing how the story finally played out.
April 19, 2008
Book release: June 2008
What woman hasn’t ever dreamed of a handsome highland lover who sweeps her off her feet? Why are so many of us so fascinated with these brawny heroes? I don’t know, and I really don’t care, but I sure love to read about them! “Soul of a Highlander” is the third offering in Ms. Mayhue’s magical Highland series, preceded by “Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband” and “Highland Guardian”. This series features 13th century hunky Scots (and Scottesses!), modern women, magic, and faeries good and bad. If you are a fan of Lynn Kurland, Karen Marie Moning’s earlier works, or Janet Chapman, do yourself a favor and check out Melissa Mayhue’s books.
Her latest features two secondary characters from earlier in the series. First up is Mairi MacKiernan, who was saved by magic from death in the year 1272 and brought forward into the 21st century. Our heroine feels out of place and she’s sure that the faerie magic heritage of true-love for her will never come to pass as she’s ‘out’ of her time. Although she appreciates all the conveniences of the century she now finds herself in, she misses her 13th century aunt dearly. While reading about her family’s past, she discovers that her Aunt Rosalyn’s daughter was killed at a young age and decides to travel to the past and save her for her beloved aunt. Mairi boldly challenges the Faerie Prince Pol to grant her the powers she needs to complete this mission. But bargains with the Fae never turn out quite like one intended…
Ramos Servans has renounced his father and his past as a Nuadian (dark) Fae. He’s dedicated his life to becoming one of the Guardians who protect humans and prevent the Nuadians from their goal of returning to the Realm of Fae. Ramos knows he has so much to atone for as his father is the leader of the Nuadians and Ramos spent his early years unknowingly helping his father destroy hundreds of humans and wreak havoc on their world. Although he’s not exactly thrilled with his new assignment of rescuing Mairi, it is his first assignment as a Guardian and he will succeed.
When these two become acquainted in the past, they quickly realize there are several significant obstructions to fulfilling their tasks and destinies…the first of which is the opposing nature of what they perceive as their destinies. It turns out Aunt Roslyn’s daughter Marsali is quite the spoiled little princess; the castle is hosting a former enemy of Mairi that’s sure to remember and identify her; some of the information Mairi dug up seems to be incorrect and incomplete; and the ancient evil relative Ramos was expecting to meet is none other than his father!
With Mairi determined to save Marsali (after all, it’s her destiny) and Ramos determined to kill his father (after all, it’s his destiny), these two are in for quite a struggle! Their attraction for each other also seems to keep getting in the way. Someone must compromise, and neither one of these is willing. But remember…when you call on the magic of the Fae, destinies and dreams may not be what they seem.
What woman hasn’t ever dreamed of a handsome highland lover who sweeps her off her feet? Why are so many of us so fascinated with these brawny heroes? I don’t know, and I really don’t care, but I sure love to read about them! “Soul of a Highlander” is the third offering in Ms. Mayhue’s magical Highland series, preceded by “Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband” and “Highland Guardian”. This series features 13th century hunky Scots (and Scottesses!), modern women, magic, and faeries good and bad. If you are a fan of Lynn Kurland, Karen Marie Moning’s earlier works, or Janet Chapman, do yourself a favor and check out Melissa Mayhue’s books.
Her latest features two secondary characters from earlier in the series. First up is Mairi MacKiernan, who was saved by magic from death in the year 1272 and brought forward into the 21st century. Our heroine feels out of place and she’s sure that the faerie magic heritage of true-love for her will never come to pass as she’s ‘out’ of her time. Although she appreciates all the conveniences of the century she now finds herself in, she misses her 13th century aunt dearly. While reading about her family’s past, she discovers that her Aunt Rosalyn’s daughter was killed at a young age and decides to travel to the past and save her for her beloved aunt. Mairi boldly challenges the Faerie Prince Pol to grant her the powers she needs to complete this mission. But bargains with the Fae never turn out quite like one intended…
Ramos Servans has renounced his father and his past as a Nuadian (dark) Fae. He’s dedicated his life to becoming one of the Guardians who protect humans and prevent the Nuadians from their goal of returning to the Realm of Fae. Ramos knows he has so much to atone for as his father is the leader of the Nuadians and Ramos spent his early years unknowingly helping his father destroy hundreds of humans and wreak havoc on their world. Although he’s not exactly thrilled with his new assignment of rescuing Mairi, it is his first assignment as a Guardian and he will succeed.
When these two become acquainted in the past, they quickly realize there are several significant obstructions to fulfilling their tasks and destinies…the first of which is the opposing nature of what they perceive as their destinies. It turns out Aunt Roslyn’s daughter Marsali is quite the spoiled little princess; the castle is hosting a former enemy of Mairi that’s sure to remember and identify her; some of the information Mairi dug up seems to be incorrect and incomplete; and the ancient evil relative Ramos was expecting to meet is none other than his father!
With Mairi determined to save Marsali (after all, it’s her destiny) and Ramos determined to kill his father (after all, it’s his destiny), these two are in for quite a struggle! Their attraction for each other also seems to keep getting in the way. Someone must compromise, and neither one of these is willing. But remember…when you call on the magic of the Fae, destinies and dreams may not be what they seem.
September 18, 2012
Finally back to olden day Scotland! And with familiar characters no less! I was always curious about how Mairi ended up turning out, and what happened to her the night she was brought to ‘present day’ time. But then she believes she has to go back. To save her family’s female line even though she’s not suppose to change the past. As a girl that is ‘out of place’ she believes that she belongs nowhere and has no clue what to do with her future. Then comes Ramos back to the past to save her. I absolutely loved how there was a piece of modern mixed with the old and that Ramos, although born in moder times, fits more with the older Scotland and is truly a man’s man. So put a feisty and determined Mairi with a reluctant hero Ramos and you have awesomeness. These characters were more enjoyable. I guess I, and probably a lot of other readers, love characters who fight and bicker. Who tease, and try and order each other around un-successfully. This book, like the first, was filled with passion and emotion. With characters that both had set tasks and were trying to complete them (without knowing what they really were).
Good:
Mairi—a little more refined than she use to be but still determined and feisty.
Ramos—convinced that he is a bad guy and trying his hardest to be good even if that means sacrificing his own happiness and future.
The Macalisters—A lively bunch descended from awesome characters in the first book that pave the way for future novels.
Bad:
I didn’t necessary like how Mairi was more docile. She even gets mad at herself for realizing that she would like Ramos to come to her rescue and that instead of speaking up she let Ramos handle the situation for her. I guess I’m a big fan of women being independent.
Overall (Writing style, story line, and general):
Overall Melissa Mayhue hit on what made her first novel a favourite of mine. The passion and romance, as well as the time period, sweep you up into an adventure that you feel like you just cannot put down. Filled with fae magic, and an abundance of unique characters this novel gets your heart running and your kilt waving proudly in the wind.
View more of my review and others at my blog: www.mynotsovacantshelf.blogspot.com
Good:
Mairi—a little more refined than she use to be but still determined and feisty.
Ramos—convinced that he is a bad guy and trying his hardest to be good even if that means sacrificing his own happiness and future.
The Macalisters—A lively bunch descended from awesome characters in the first book that pave the way for future novels.
Bad:
I didn’t necessary like how Mairi was more docile. She even gets mad at herself for realizing that she would like Ramos to come to her rescue and that instead of speaking up she let Ramos handle the situation for her. I guess I’m a big fan of women being independent.
Overall (Writing style, story line, and general):
Overall Melissa Mayhue hit on what made her first novel a favourite of mine. The passion and romance, as well as the time period, sweep you up into an adventure that you feel like you just cannot put down. Filled with fae magic, and an abundance of unique characters this novel gets your heart running and your kilt waving proudly in the wind.
View more of my review and others at my blog: www.mynotsovacantshelf.blogspot.com
May 10, 2018
I have a spoil free review of the first 3 books in this series on my blog, you can check it out here or for the snip-it of this book continue reading.
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If you missed the world from book 1 this is where you get more of the 13th century!
In Soul of a Highlander the main characters are now Mairi MacKiernan, related to Connor, and Ramos Servans, bad boy gone good from book 2. It was hard to hate Ramos in book 2 so I was really happy that this book expanded on his character.
Mairi makes it her mission to go back in time to save the last daughter of the MacKiernan family. Just like any fae book, you have the tricks and not so truthful yet so true language of the faeries. Knowing her family would not allow such a foolish trip back in time to change the future Mairi takes matters into her own hands but not before leaving behind a packet with details on where she would be. When she doesn't return Ramos is sent to retrieve her.
I really enjoyed this book because I definitely like the time travel aspect that reminds me so much of Outlander. This book also seems to have the highest review of the 3 on Goodreads, perhaps that is due to the world building in the first two books.
I will be picking up this series again at some point in 2018, especially with Mayhue's newest release.
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If you missed the world from book 1 this is where you get more of the 13th century!
In Soul of a Highlander the main characters are now Mairi MacKiernan, related to Connor, and Ramos Servans, bad boy gone good from book 2. It was hard to hate Ramos in book 2 so I was really happy that this book expanded on his character.
Mairi makes it her mission to go back in time to save the last daughter of the MacKiernan family. Just like any fae book, you have the tricks and not so truthful yet so true language of the faeries. Knowing her family would not allow such a foolish trip back in time to change the future Mairi takes matters into her own hands but not before leaving behind a packet with details on where she would be. When she doesn't return Ramos is sent to retrieve her.
I really enjoyed this book because I definitely like the time travel aspect that reminds me so much of Outlander. This book also seems to have the highest review of the 3 on Goodreads, perhaps that is due to the world building in the first two books.
I will be picking up this series again at some point in 2018, especially with Mayhue's newest release.
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December 8, 2013
Third in Melissa Mayhue's Daughters of the Glen series, Soul of a Highlander follows the story of two wonderful characters first introduced in Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband [June 2007] and Highland Guardian [October 2007].
After being introduced to Ramos in Mayhue's last novel, I could hardly wait to get my hands on Soul of a Highlander. He's every bit as delicious as I'd hoped yet conflicted as well by the guilt that resets him on his path of atonement. Mairi doesn't realize her path intersects with her sexy Guardian's and that they will face dangers together that will change both of their lives forever.
I love the Fae world Mayhue has created, and this third novel in the series is a delightful addition to my Keeper Shelf!
After being introduced to Ramos in Mayhue's last novel, I could hardly wait to get my hands on Soul of a Highlander. He's every bit as delicious as I'd hoped yet conflicted as well by the guilt that resets him on his path of atonement. Mairi doesn't realize her path intersects with her sexy Guardian's and that they will face dangers together that will change both of their lives forever.
I love the Fae world Mayhue has created, and this third novel in the series is a delightful addition to my Keeper Shelf!
October 20, 2018
This book takes place nine years later for Mairi from the first book. She is older and wiser and not near as free-spirited as she was in the first book (almost seemed like a different character), but I did enjoy reading her story. The plot was a little slow for my taste, but the romance between Mairi and Ramos was enjoyable. The time-travel element was fun as well, and we get to meet up with some of the characters from the first book again. All and all a cute story, but nothing so wonderful that makes me want to read any more from this series right away.
January 27, 2012
I wanted to read this book because I'd read the other two in the series and it seemed only right to know the end of the story though I suspect, after reading this book, that it won't be the end of the story after all.
Melissa Mayhue isn't new to me, as I said, I read her previous books in this series and while she isn't a bad writer I don't find her stories grabbing enough to really warrant my interest in the future.
I have to admit that the story of Mairi and Ramos was a bit more interesting that the previous books. Mairi is a very strong woman who sadly thinks there is no true love for herself because she was removed from her own time, a time where she was to be killed. Funny thing is that as an desendant of the Fae Pol she will always have a true love if she lives. You do get to see the change in Mairi from the first book to now and while I like her she isn't the greatest heroine of a tale.
Ramos isn't the greatest hero. It doesn't seem like he actually does a lot in this book except resist Mairi. Sure he seems hot but he isn't even a Highlander, hence the name of the book.
Marsali (the cousin Mairi goes back in time to save) seems a bit more interesting than either main character as at first she seems like a royal brat only to find out later than she's learning what her mouth and her demands can get her and it is rarely what she truely wants.
I could have gone without reading this book, but if your curious... I wouldn't say it was awful. I'm swapping it.
Melissa Mayhue isn't new to me, as I said, I read her previous books in this series and while she isn't a bad writer I don't find her stories grabbing enough to really warrant my interest in the future.
I have to admit that the story of Mairi and Ramos was a bit more interesting that the previous books. Mairi is a very strong woman who sadly thinks there is no true love for herself because she was removed from her own time, a time where she was to be killed. Funny thing is that as an desendant of the Fae Pol she will always have a true love if she lives. You do get to see the change in Mairi from the first book to now and while I like her she isn't the greatest heroine of a tale.
Ramos isn't the greatest hero. It doesn't seem like he actually does a lot in this book except resist Mairi. Sure he seems hot but he isn't even a Highlander, hence the name of the book.
Marsali (the cousin Mairi goes back in time to save) seems a bit more interesting than either main character as at first she seems like a royal brat only to find out later than she's learning what her mouth and her demands can get her and it is rarely what she truely wants.
I could have gone without reading this book, but if your curious... I wouldn't say it was awful. I'm swapping it.
August 25, 2016
This series is great. It's not as amazing and all encompassing as the Outlander Series but it also bring sin more Fantasy then they do. You really can connect with the characters and their emotions.
October 8, 2017
I HAD A BIT OF HIGH HOPES FOR THIS STORY, BUT SADLY SOMETHING POTENT WAS MISSING BECAUSE I FOUND THAT MY ATTENTION STRAYED FROM THE STORY TOO MANY TIMES INTO MY OWN WANDERING HEAD AS I READ THIS STORY. THE PLOT JUST WASN'T CAPTIVATING ENOUGH, AND THE CHARACTERS' CHEMISTRY DIDN'T PULL ME IN.
OUR HERO is trying to atone for the sins he's caused and those done by his vile father, the evil Fae. Now part of the Fae Guild, he's assigned as a Guardian for Mairi, the sister of Connor. He's to go back in time where she went, and bring her back home at the extent of probably helping her fulfill whatever mission she set off to. Although he's learnt much about the woman, it didn't prepare him for the feisty blonde whose lips he steals a kiss from upon their first encounter. I quite like Ramos's character outlook, but I don't think I can tell you that their chemistry was 100% genuine, or maybe I just wasn't feeling it. While he's quite an honorable and responsible man, someone you definitely want behind your back when you're attempting a suicide mission....I just wish there was more kick to this story....more angst ya know?
OUR HEROINE is a stubborn lass, who believes she doesn't belong here in the future or the past where she was written off as dead in history. After learning that her beloved aunt's daughter (her cousin) was killed off in the dusty books, she is determined to travel back in time to save her cousin, although she would find that Sallie isn't as nice as her mother, in fact she's a jealous, petty bitch. I honestly don't get her reason for even playing the martyr, except that she's awfully loyal and devoted to her aunt Rosalyn, determined by the love she feels for the woman. Instead, she finds herself embroiled in some sticky situation when she's actually back in the 13th century, and even more when Ramos's father some centuries ago is involved in the sinister plot.
OVERALL....this story may have started off promising, but later it was focused heavily on what's going on instead of the characters' romance, and even as it was building...it just didn't feel natural but rather 'directed' and written of. I'm sorry but I can't say that I fully enjoyed this, but 3 stars for the overall effort and writing.
OUR HERO is trying to atone for the sins he's caused and those done by his vile father, the evil Fae. Now part of the Fae Guild, he's assigned as a Guardian for Mairi, the sister of Connor. He's to go back in time where she went, and bring her back home at the extent of probably helping her fulfill whatever mission she set off to. Although he's learnt much about the woman, it didn't prepare him for the feisty blonde whose lips he steals a kiss from upon their first encounter. I quite like Ramos's character outlook, but I don't think I can tell you that their chemistry was 100% genuine, or maybe I just wasn't feeling it. While he's quite an honorable and responsible man, someone you definitely want behind your back when you're attempting a suicide mission....I just wish there was more kick to this story....more angst ya know?
OUR HEROINE is a stubborn lass, who believes she doesn't belong here in the future or the past where she was written off as dead in history. After learning that her beloved aunt's daughter (her cousin) was killed off in the dusty books, she is determined to travel back in time to save her cousin, although she would find that Sallie isn't as nice as her mother, in fact she's a jealous, petty bitch. I honestly don't get her reason for even playing the martyr, except that she's awfully loyal and devoted to her aunt Rosalyn, determined by the love she feels for the woman. Instead, she finds herself embroiled in some sticky situation when she's actually back in the 13th century, and even more when Ramos's father some centuries ago is involved in the sinister plot.
OVERALL....this story may have started off promising, but later it was focused heavily on what's going on instead of the characters' romance, and even as it was building...it just didn't feel natural but rather 'directed' and written of. I'm sorry but I can't say that I fully enjoyed this, but 3 stars for the overall effort and writing.
August 26, 2011
***NOTE MY REVIEWS OFTEN CONTAIN SPOILERS***
When Mairi MacKiernan researches the family she left behind in the thirteenth century only to learn that her beloved Aunt Rosalyn’s only daughter is killed before her time Mairi decides that she must go back and save the girl. Unfortunately her sister in law, the only one she knows with time travelling powers won’t help her because it’s forbidden to change the past. Unwilling to let things drop, Mairi goes to Pol’s Glenn determined to claim the birthright denied to her because she was a daughter of a son instead of the daughter of a daughter. Before going on the journey Mairi leaves a packet with Sarah only to be opened if she doesn’t return that night because even if she’s back in time for years she should return within moments of when she left. The packet is the only information she leaves about her plans, not willing to risk telling anyone about her hopes before then because she’s not willing to let them stop her. When Mairi doesn’t return that night Ian goes to Dallyn requesting the guardian’s help to bring back his friend’s sister. Ramos Navaros, formerly known as Ramos Servans will do anything to redeem himself for the pain he caused during his time with his father. He can’t forgive himself for being so blind, for being part of the wrong team, that’s why he became a guardian. To become part of the Elite Guard was his greatest honor, so when his first assignment is to journey into the past to save Mairi from the Duke Servans he’s sure his destiny is to kill the Nuadian wreaking havoc in the thirteenth century and see Mairi home. He doesn’t plan on the girl being an irresistible feisty woman and what he really doesn’t count on is the Nuadian being his own father. He’d plan to send Mairi right home then deal with his father, but Mairi won’t return without saving her cousin and he can’t abandon Mairi to go after his father. As passion stirs between them Ramos knows he must end it, he knows that with his family and his past he’s not good enough for Mairi, but he can’t seem to convince her of that. If he could only get her home she’d see other men would be so much better for her even if he doesn’t like to think of the idea of her with any other man. Unfortunately when Mairi finally tries to escape to the present with her cousin her magic won’t work. She’s there to fulfill her destiny which she thought was saving Marsali, if that’s not her destiny what is and will she discover it before she’s stuck in the past forever?
The third novel in the Daughters of the Glenn series finally ties together the relation between the first two novels as secondary characters from each novel come together for their own love story. The book is a well written close third person that bounces between the present and the past in the beginning before both characters return to the past to the bulk of the story. Sex scenes are included in this romance, but they’re short and there’s only like two of them which accent the love story rather than detract from it. Though I will say one of them did kind of bug me, not because it’s a bad scene, but because he just saved her from hypothermia and they’re supposed to be saving her cousin who’s been kidnapped by the Duke. Time is of the essence and they decide to have sex? My thought on this was that these characters really need to get their priorities straight. I also find it a little hard to believe that with all the inappropriate for that time period things that they do in this novel no one catches them and they aren’t forced to get married. I mean beside the sex, half the things the two of them do which are entirely acceptable in this century would have made her be thought of as ruined and in need of a shotgun wedding in that one. However their coming together is entirely their own decision instead of a mandate based on their actions in the past which though it worked well with the plot doesn’t seem entirely believable to me. It almost makes me wonder if the people in that keep are blind. I did enjoy that although initially Mairi is paralyzed by fear in frightening situation eventually she gets past that and uses all the defensive things she learned in the future to help protect herself. She did demonstrate quite a few things to portray her as a strong woman; however she also had quite a few that made her look like a weak one. The plot was an interesting blend of a love story and a fantasy I guess suspense. It was definitely a well written page turner with a fast pace.
The main characters are extremely well developed and easy to relate to. The two leads Mairi and Ramos kind of parallel each other with the kind of healing they need to do because of their pasts. Mairi needs to get past her almost rape and murder that occurred before she was brought to the future, she needs to get back her spirit and fire. Ramos needs to get past what he did at his father’s request because it wasn’t like he knew at the time that his father was the bad guy. He was raised to believe something entirely different from the truth and he’s a good man. Everyone other than him sees that. They both have these huge emotional scars that they need each other to get through. They’re a nice blend of positive and negative attributes that make them memorable and realistic characters. I also enjoyed seeing the characters we’ve met in other novels like Pol, Dallyn, Connor and Cate, Sarah and Ian as well as Rosalyn and Blaine. Though many of these characters took a back seat to newer characters it’s always nice to see a novel which brings back characters you enjoyed in previous novels. Even the secondary characters were fairly well developed.
Overall I’d definitely recommend this book to readers of fantasy and historical romance. Mayhue is a writer in the genre who is not to be missed.
When Mairi MacKiernan researches the family she left behind in the thirteenth century only to learn that her beloved Aunt Rosalyn’s only daughter is killed before her time Mairi decides that she must go back and save the girl. Unfortunately her sister in law, the only one she knows with time travelling powers won’t help her because it’s forbidden to change the past. Unwilling to let things drop, Mairi goes to Pol’s Glenn determined to claim the birthright denied to her because she was a daughter of a son instead of the daughter of a daughter. Before going on the journey Mairi leaves a packet with Sarah only to be opened if she doesn’t return that night because even if she’s back in time for years she should return within moments of when she left. The packet is the only information she leaves about her plans, not willing to risk telling anyone about her hopes before then because she’s not willing to let them stop her. When Mairi doesn’t return that night Ian goes to Dallyn requesting the guardian’s help to bring back his friend’s sister. Ramos Navaros, formerly known as Ramos Servans will do anything to redeem himself for the pain he caused during his time with his father. He can’t forgive himself for being so blind, for being part of the wrong team, that’s why he became a guardian. To become part of the Elite Guard was his greatest honor, so when his first assignment is to journey into the past to save Mairi from the Duke Servans he’s sure his destiny is to kill the Nuadian wreaking havoc in the thirteenth century and see Mairi home. He doesn’t plan on the girl being an irresistible feisty woman and what he really doesn’t count on is the Nuadian being his own father. He’d plan to send Mairi right home then deal with his father, but Mairi won’t return without saving her cousin and he can’t abandon Mairi to go after his father. As passion stirs between them Ramos knows he must end it, he knows that with his family and his past he’s not good enough for Mairi, but he can’t seem to convince her of that. If he could only get her home she’d see other men would be so much better for her even if he doesn’t like to think of the idea of her with any other man. Unfortunately when Mairi finally tries to escape to the present with her cousin her magic won’t work. She’s there to fulfill her destiny which she thought was saving Marsali, if that’s not her destiny what is and will she discover it before she’s stuck in the past forever?
The third novel in the Daughters of the Glenn series finally ties together the relation between the first two novels as secondary characters from each novel come together for their own love story. The book is a well written close third person that bounces between the present and the past in the beginning before both characters return to the past to the bulk of the story. Sex scenes are included in this romance, but they’re short and there’s only like two of them which accent the love story rather than detract from it. Though I will say one of them did kind of bug me, not because it’s a bad scene, but because he just saved her from hypothermia and they’re supposed to be saving her cousin who’s been kidnapped by the Duke. Time is of the essence and they decide to have sex? My thought on this was that these characters really need to get their priorities straight. I also find it a little hard to believe that with all the inappropriate for that time period things that they do in this novel no one catches them and they aren’t forced to get married. I mean beside the sex, half the things the two of them do which are entirely acceptable in this century would have made her be thought of as ruined and in need of a shotgun wedding in that one. However their coming together is entirely their own decision instead of a mandate based on their actions in the past which though it worked well with the plot doesn’t seem entirely believable to me. It almost makes me wonder if the people in that keep are blind. I did enjoy that although initially Mairi is paralyzed by fear in frightening situation eventually she gets past that and uses all the defensive things she learned in the future to help protect herself. She did demonstrate quite a few things to portray her as a strong woman; however she also had quite a few that made her look like a weak one. The plot was an interesting blend of a love story and a fantasy I guess suspense. It was definitely a well written page turner with a fast pace.
The main characters are extremely well developed and easy to relate to. The two leads Mairi and Ramos kind of parallel each other with the kind of healing they need to do because of their pasts. Mairi needs to get past her almost rape and murder that occurred before she was brought to the future, she needs to get back her spirit and fire. Ramos needs to get past what he did at his father’s request because it wasn’t like he knew at the time that his father was the bad guy. He was raised to believe something entirely different from the truth and he’s a good man. Everyone other than him sees that. They both have these huge emotional scars that they need each other to get through. They’re a nice blend of positive and negative attributes that make them memorable and realistic characters. I also enjoyed seeing the characters we’ve met in other novels like Pol, Dallyn, Connor and Cate, Sarah and Ian as well as Rosalyn and Blaine. Though many of these characters took a back seat to newer characters it’s always nice to see a novel which brings back characters you enjoyed in previous novels. Even the secondary characters were fairly well developed.
Overall I’d definitely recommend this book to readers of fantasy and historical romance. Mayhue is a writer in the genre who is not to be missed.
August 27, 2022
As, this is not one of my favorites in this series, I must admit that I did skim a lot of this book, on rereading it this time. Did anyone else get sick of Mairi’s self-doubt and insecurities as well as Sallie’s selfish and obnoxious behaviour? I really didn’t connect with either Mairi McKiernan (our heroine) nor Ramos Navarro (our hero). The pretext for them going back in time to 14th century Scotland was a bit thin. Surely, if Mairi was such a good researcher, she would have worked out that Marsalie Rose was Salli Rose. The plot was convoluted, with the addition of Caden MacAllister’s (brother of Salli) betrayal by his betrothed. I do realise that this was setting up the action for the next book in the series, but it wasn’t woven into the story very well. Again, I did enjoy the Fae, Prince Pol, Dallyn, and Darnee, they add some much-needed light relief.
February 22, 2019
Wonderful book. I was unsure about the book at first, because of the time traveling. As I read the book and continue reading about the characters Ramos a Maori, I loved it and the closeness with the family. Good book to read.
October 16, 2019
Good story
I always love reading series which follow either one person or a specific group of people (this is the latter). I found this book much harder to get drawn into than the other two but it was still a nice story.
I always love reading series which follow either one person or a specific group of people (this is the latter). I found this book much harder to get drawn into than the other two but it was still a nice story.
July 16, 2020
Fun Time Travel, Fae Romance
This is my first read from this series and this author and now I want to read the rest. I loved Ramos and thought Mairi was a very cute character. The intrigue kept me reading and the romance was sweet.
This is my first read from this series and this author and now I want to read the rest. I loved Ramos and thought Mairi was a very cute character. The intrigue kept me reading and the romance was sweet.
June 20, 2022
I enjoyed reading this, although there were times I was a little lost. Probably because I haven't read the previous books. Mairi and Ramos were interesting characters and the story line flowed just fine.
Well done.
Well done.
June 9, 2018
another great story of this series I really love Ramos, he could have been from the medieval period
February 18, 2019
I'm kinda done with this series. The set up is always the same, and I'm just not feeling it.
April 10, 2019
Loved the audiobook!
November 16, 2020
I love the cover but I can only rate the novel 2.5. I don't think I'm going to continue with the series. I don't really feel a love connection for any of the couples. It's just a little flat for me.
December 13, 2020
It's an ok book enjoyed reading.
March 11, 2012
“Soul of the Highlander is the 3rd book in Melissa Mayhue’s Daughters of the Glen series. I really enjoyed this book.
Mairi MacKiernan's life already changed dramatically when she was saved from death and pulled forward in time with her brother, Connor. She's adjusted to modern life, but she has a strong need to fix what happen in the past, and to save her cousin Marsali.
Mairi confronts Pol and gains permission to travel back to the past to right a wrong. Mairi needs to get past her almost rape and murder that occurred before she was brought to the future, she needs to get back her spirit and fire Ramos Servans, now a Fae Guardian, wants to repair the damage done by his evil father, Reynard. He is given the task to go back in time to help rescue or assist Mairi in her quest. Ramos needs to get past the things he did for his father, not know that he was a bad guy. He’s a good man, and everyone but him sees that.
Both Ramos and Mairi were a great couple. As much as I liked Connor and Ian from the first two books, I knew once I found out this book belonged to Ramos, that I would love him the best. I really enjoyed him in Highland Guardian, with his friendship to Sarah. But totally fell in love with him in ‘Soul of a Highlander’. I was surprised that Mairi turned out to be such a great heroine
This book was excellent throughout, with very little boring moments. Very exciting all through, and Reynard Servans made a very good villain, even if I dislike him so much. What I loved mostly about the book, was meeting Rosalyn again, and her family. At first I couldn’t take Marsali, but ended up really liking Sallie. lol She was one tough young girl at the end. I would have loved to see a storyline for her, but I doubt that will happen, as she ends up married to Ran.
The parts with Pol, I love, as I really like him, and hope he continues to be part of the other stories. It was also great at the end to see the children, Will and Rose again; as well as seeing Cate, Connor, Ian, Sarah. Mayhue continues to make you fall in love with her couples, as she did once again with Ramos and Mairi. She also has very good with creating excellent secondary characters, and my guess is many of those will be future books, therefore allowing us to go back and forth in time, with Rosalyn’s family and the current time families (Cate/Connor, Ramos/Mairi, Ian/Sarah) or in the far future books (will this series end?) for Will and Rose.
Loved this book, very relaxing and enjoyable read. However, that being said, I was somewhat disturbed with some points of the end. I love Dallyn, are they trying to tell us he is Wyn Servans? Though Wyn wasn’t totally bad, I can’t see him being Dallyn, since how would he have been able to go to the realm, which isn’t probable, as he was Naudian. And the mystery that Pol wants to discuss with Dallyn about the mistake of his with Mairi (mortal women having fae power). Oh well, we shall see.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
Mairi MacKiernan's life already changed dramatically when she was saved from death and pulled forward in time with her brother, Connor. She's adjusted to modern life, but she has a strong need to fix what happen in the past, and to save her cousin Marsali.
Mairi confronts Pol and gains permission to travel back to the past to right a wrong. Mairi needs to get past her almost rape and murder that occurred before she was brought to the future, she needs to get back her spirit and fire Ramos Servans, now a Fae Guardian, wants to repair the damage done by his evil father, Reynard. He is given the task to go back in time to help rescue or assist Mairi in her quest. Ramos needs to get past the things he did for his father, not know that he was a bad guy. He’s a good man, and everyone but him sees that.
Both Ramos and Mairi were a great couple. As much as I liked Connor and Ian from the first two books, I knew once I found out this book belonged to Ramos, that I would love him the best. I really enjoyed him in Highland Guardian, with his friendship to Sarah. But totally fell in love with him in ‘Soul of a Highlander’. I was surprised that Mairi turned out to be such a great heroine
This book was excellent throughout, with very little boring moments. Very exciting all through, and Reynard Servans made a very good villain, even if I dislike him so much. What I loved mostly about the book, was meeting Rosalyn again, and her family. At first I couldn’t take Marsali, but ended up really liking Sallie. lol She was one tough young girl at the end. I would have loved to see a storyline for her, but I doubt that will happen, as she ends up married to Ran.
The parts with Pol, I love, as I really like him, and hope he continues to be part of the other stories. It was also great at the end to see the children, Will and Rose again; as well as seeing Cate, Connor, Ian, Sarah. Mayhue continues to make you fall in love with her couples, as she did once again with Ramos and Mairi. She also has very good with creating excellent secondary characters, and my guess is many of those will be future books, therefore allowing us to go back and forth in time, with Rosalyn’s family and the current time families (Cate/Connor, Ramos/Mairi, Ian/Sarah) or in the far future books (will this series end?) for Will and Rose.
Loved this book, very relaxing and enjoyable read. However, that being said, I was somewhat disturbed with some points of the end. I love Dallyn, are they trying to tell us he is Wyn Servans? Though Wyn wasn’t totally bad, I can’t see him being Dallyn, since how would he have been able to go to the realm, which isn’t probable, as he was Naudian. And the mystery that Pol wants to discuss with Dallyn about the mistake of his with Mairi (mortal women having fae power). Oh well, we shall see.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
May 18, 2015
Third in Melissa Mayhue's Daughters of the Glen series, SOUL OF A HIGHLANDER follows the story of two wonderful characters first introduced in THIRTY NIGHTS WITH A HIGHLAND HUSBAND [June 2007] and HIGHLAND GUARDIAN [October 2007]. Faerie Magic rescued Mairi MacKiernan from certain death in 1272 and whisked her to safety in the twenty-first century, but at the cost of her dreams of ever finding happiness. When she discovers the last Daughter of the MacKiernan family was murdered in 1295, she knows it's up to her to demand Faerie Magic transport her back in time so she can save her line. Captured by the same evil men she'd barely escaped before can Mairi save anyone, including herself, from certain destruction? Ramos Servans dedicated himself to service as a Guardian after he discovered the evil unleashed on the Mortal Plain by his father and their people. He's determined to atone and rid the world of Nuadian deceit, but he doesn't count on complicating his mission by rescuing a beautiful, independently minded Highland lassie that teases his senses and fires his passion. After being introduced to Ramos in Mayhue's last novel, I could hardly wait to get my hands on SOUL OF A HIGHLANDER. He's every bit as delicious as I'd hoped yet conflicted as well by the guilt that resets him on his path of atonement. Mairi doesn't realize her path intersects with her sexy Guardian's and that they will face dangers together that will change both of their lives forever. I love the Fae world Mayhue has created, and this third novel in the series is a delightful addition to my Keeper Shelf!
October 13, 2015
Synopsis: "Nine years ago, Faerie Magic saved Mairi MacKiernan at the cost of her dreams of happiness, snatching her from her life in 1272, and depositing her in the twenty-first century. Now, she must save the last Daughter of the MacKiernan family...who was murdered in 1295. Transported back in time at her request, Mairi finds herself captured by the same evil men as before! Is this the price the Faerie Magic requires of her this time? Ramos Servans has dedicated his dreams to service as a Guardian, but when he discovers the evil unleashed on the Mortal Plain by his father and their people, he swears he will atone by ridding the world of Nuadian deceit. Part of his mission involves rescuing a lovely Highland lassie, and in the passion that grows between them, Ramos and Mairi find a new dream.
But falling in love can be dangerous when Faerie Magic is involved. Dreams may not be the only cost...."
My Review: This was an interesting way to combine the previous two books and start making sense of where the series is going. I must say I didn't really connect with Mairi and found her a little too timid and not as self reliant as I usually prefer. I did however really enjoy Ramos and the other sub-characters. I did really like how this was a transition book, pulling the vast differences between the first two books and creating a series long storyline to follow. I am really curious what new characters we will meet along the way.
But falling in love can be dangerous when Faerie Magic is involved. Dreams may not be the only cost...."
My Review: This was an interesting way to combine the previous two books and start making sense of where the series is going. I must say I didn't really connect with Mairi and found her a little too timid and not as self reliant as I usually prefer. I did however really enjoy Ramos and the other sub-characters. I did really like how this was a transition book, pulling the vast differences between the first two books and creating a series long storyline to follow. I am really curious what new characters we will meet along the way.
February 19, 2010
Third story in the Daughters of the Glen series by Melissa Mayhue
I definitely liked this story much better than 1st book in series. The plot was more well developed and very smoothly written. This story was far more fast paced than the other novels in the series. Scenes flowed together nicely and the plot line kept you glued to the story. Her prose was beautifully scripted and once again you felt like you were there in the story.
The main and secondary characters were far more realistic and I enjoyed how she developed the secondary characters this time around. Of course I would have liked a little more of the humour that was far more prevalant in the first book in the series, but that is just my preferance. I also would have liked a little more details of Mairi's adjusting to modern life. I would have to say that is my biggest complaint about the series that the characters adjust far too quickly in the era's that they travel to.
As I have said before time travel books are not my favourite because they make my brain hurt with all the possibilites and the problems with it. Also books about the Fae often irritate me at times as well, but these are my issues -- not yours. It was a lovely told tale and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to those who enjoy Scottish historical romances and those who enjoy stories about the Fae.
I definitely liked this story much better than 1st book in series. The plot was more well developed and very smoothly written. This story was far more fast paced than the other novels in the series. Scenes flowed together nicely and the plot line kept you glued to the story. Her prose was beautifully scripted and once again you felt like you were there in the story.
The main and secondary characters were far more realistic and I enjoyed how she developed the secondary characters this time around. Of course I would have liked a little more of the humour that was far more prevalant in the first book in the series, but that is just my preferance. I also would have liked a little more details of Mairi's adjusting to modern life. I would have to say that is my biggest complaint about the series that the characters adjust far too quickly in the era's that they travel to.
As I have said before time travel books are not my favourite because they make my brain hurt with all the possibilites and the problems with it. Also books about the Fae often irritate me at times as well, but these are my issues -- not yours. It was a lovely told tale and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to those who enjoy Scottish historical romances and those who enjoy stories about the Fae.
September 14, 2014
After returning to this series after about 3 years, I realized I just really couldn't get into this book! I think I've outgrown my love for highlander romances. Ironically, my visit to Scotland two years ago sort of cured me! I could barely get through this one, which was so dull - apart from a few battles, nothing really happens! Mairie, our heroine, goes back in time to rescue her niece from the 13th century, who turns out to be a spoiled brat. Ramos Navarro, a newly made Guardian is ordered to find Mairie while back in time and return her to the present day. Ramos has his own agenda as well, for he wants to find his father back then and destroy him somehow (but he's a Fae, so it's tricky). Ramos and Mairie of course are attracted to one another, but as much as he enjoys bedding her and there are a few hot moments between them, he cannot let it happen again for he is committed to being her Guardian! Of course, Mairie is not too happy with this idea, so they were always bickering, which made their "non-courtship" annoying! He kept thinking he was not worthy of her because of his past history as his father's son. No humor, no real chemistry, some battle scenes, and some loose ends all made for a less than satisfying book. Still, I will continue with the series, for I've heard it gets better. Sigh. The things we do for kilts and Scottish accents.
May 28, 2011
C'è ben poco da dire se non che questo volume chiude un primo ciclo di personaggi. La storia segue lo stesso identico schema dei due libri precedenti non lasciando spazio per alcuna sorpresa, stesso discorso per la tipologia dei personaggi: coprotagonista che finge di essere diversa da com'è come meccanismo di difesa, tradimento da parte di un insospettabile (si fa per dire!), risoluzione grazie al non intervento di un pentito dell'ultimo minuto. E per quanto i due protagonisti trovino alla fine ciò che cercavano - il loro destino - il modo in cui si svolge la loro storia sembra quasi non entrarci nulla, e di certo l'espiazione della colpa che cercava Ramos non sembra compiuta, un po' carente di convinzione la scusa che alla fine usa per mollare tutto e tornare indietro senza affrontare la propria nemesi.
Le conseguenze dell'impulsività di Pol sembrano invece essere solo una scusa per eliminare ogni limite numerico a questa saga...
Voto: 6
Le conseguenze dell'impulsività di Pol sembrano invece essere solo una scusa per eliminare ogni limite numerico a questa saga...
Voto: 6
April 5, 2014
3.5 stars is more accurate a rating for this 3rd installment of "The Daughters of The Glen" series. I adored the first book, I really liked the second and I liked this one too but it just wasn't as good... I didn't quite feel the connection to the hero & heroine in this book like in the previous two?? There where other things that weren't quite as good as the previous two but I like to rate books on their own merit rather than comparing them to others... That's really hard to do when reading a series.
Overall this was a good book, I did enjoy the story and I do like how even though each book is about one couple there is a continuing theme. Each story is becoming more and more interesting because of that. We also continue to get a moderate to fast paced story with angst, romance, steam, suspense and action.
I will be continuing with this series because it has me intrigued and I need to know where things are going to go!
Overall this was a good book, I did enjoy the story and I do like how even though each book is about one couple there is a continuing theme. Each story is becoming more and more interesting because of that. We also continue to get a moderate to fast paced story with angst, romance, steam, suspense and action.
I will be continuing with this series because it has me intrigued and I need to know where things are going to go!
January 30, 2010
The third book in the Daughters of the Glen series pulls together a character form the first book with a character from the second for a love story of their own. When Mairi MacKiernan was pulled out of her own time along with her brother, she felt that all chance for finding her true love was lost. When Ramos Servans discovered that his whole life had been a lie, and his father was the evil fae, rather than the good, he vowed to make amends by serving to protect the mortals his father hunted. But when Ramos is sent back in time to rescue Mairi from her self-assigned quest, they both come face-to-face with the realization that fae magic doesn't always work in the way you expect.
I really enjoy these stories and am appreciating the way the author is weaving multiple threads into them and developing the convoluted way the fae descendants relate to the mortal world.
I really enjoy these stories and am appreciating the way the author is weaving multiple threads into them and developing the convoluted way the fae descendants relate to the mortal world.
January 23, 2011
It is nine years since Connor MacKiernan married his Cate and they came to modern day America along with his younger sister Mairi. Mairi is sure that because she was whisked from the 13th century to now she will never meet her true love. She has been doing some family research lately and it has led her believe that she needs to go back to the 13th century to save her cousin Sallie from death. So she travels back to Scotland and goes to the Fairy Glen and calls on her Fae ancestor Pol to help her find her destiny, he sends her back in time and when she does not come back as soon as she was expected her brother Connor asks the Fae for help so Dallyn sends his new Guardian Ramos Navarro to protect her.
Both find their destiny and it was not what they had at first expected.
I enjoyed this 3rd book in the Daughters of the Glen series.
Both find their destiny and it was not what they had at first expected.
I enjoyed this 3rd book in the Daughters of the Glen series.
March 6, 2016
I was surprised to like this book. I'm not even sure why I decided to read it except it was available in audiobook at my local library.
Mairi is a descendant of a Fae prince which gives her certain Fae gifts and abilities. One of these is the ability to travel through time. Mairi, who was originally from the 1300's in Scotland was saved and brought to the 21st century. Now she decides she wants to travel back in time to save her cousin. Her plans don't turn out quite as she plans as a man named Ramos follows her back in time sent by her brother to protect her.
I really liked plot line of the story as well as the other female relationships developed throughout the story. I didn't really care for all the shame and guilt that Ramos felt. It felt a little over the top at times. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a solid time traveling romance.
Mairi is a descendant of a Fae prince which gives her certain Fae gifts and abilities. One of these is the ability to travel through time. Mairi, who was originally from the 1300's in Scotland was saved and brought to the 21st century. Now she decides she wants to travel back in time to save her cousin. Her plans don't turn out quite as she plans as a man named Ramos follows her back in time sent by her brother to protect her.
I really liked plot line of the story as well as the other female relationships developed throughout the story. I didn't really care for all the shame and guilt that Ramos felt. It felt a little over the top at times. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a solid time traveling romance.
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